Chapter 354 Old ministers, new ministers; imperial power, prime ministerial power
Chapter 354 Old ministers, new ministers; imperial power, prime ministerial power
The logic of this sentence needs to be carefully considered.
Zhu Houcong understood what he meant.
The new generation of important ministers of the Ming Dynasty came to the forefront. Although many of them were promoted by Zhu Houcong, they were not better controlled than Yang Ting and this group of people.
The status of Yang Ting and these old ministers is already high enough, and the factional connections, positions, and political opinions in the court are very clear. Zhu Houcong used both kindness and power while breaking the old pattern. He trusted them and at the same time gave them a posthumous reputation.
There are also the benefits brought by allowing them to participate in the new pattern and the formulation of new rules as the first group.
But there is no other reason why Xin Chen is difficult to control. Zhu Houcong broke the pattern and it was easier to follow the old rules. But when he broke the new pattern set by himself, was it easy to follow the new rules?
People like Zhang Fujing and Yan Song have grown up under these new patterns and new rules. Their strength and interests will grow with them.
Zhu Houcong's trust and tolerance for his old ministers were certainly due to his broad mind, but was it not also due to the need for governance and the temporary need to rely on them?
And this will become more obvious after Zhang Fuking and Yan Song occupy high positions for more than ten years. It is a simple truth that one person cannot govern a huge empire. Especially now that Zhu Houcong is delegating power, who knows what will happen after many years?
Will it develop into a situation where the emperor is institutionally controlled by his ministers? How can we guarantee that there will not be a situation where a certain person cannot be replaced and cannot be solved, and if he is solved, it will destroy the new dharma pot created by Zhu Houcong himself?
Just like this time, can Zhu Houcong be able to subvert the issue of greed for money among the high-ranking officials in the enterprise? Just beat it.
This is just the beginning.
Zhu Houcong established the State Palace and the Prime Minister and Minister of State, emphasizing the importance of the country before the king. Yang Tinghe, who had been in Nanjing for the past three years, thought a lot.
Now, he has made a point of it by establishing the crown prince.
Why are the two issues of establishing a crown prince and Sun Jiao being old brought up together? That is the issue of supervising the country.
You are a master who likes to lead personal expeditions. Now that the national policy meeting is discussing retaliation, I'm afraid it will happen again in the future.
If there is another personal expedition by the emperor, and when Sun Jiao is dead, who will have the appropriate status to take charge of the capital? Previously, Sun Jiao only controlled the safety of the capital by attending national policy meetings, together with Cui Yuan and others, but the ministers are here
What kind of position you have, what kind of problems you will think about.
The tacit question between the two people is actually: If you can govern the Ming Dynasty by wandering around in the national policy meetings and the State Council, then what is the significance of the existence of the imperial throne and legal system?
Yang Tinghe naturally did not have the thought or courage to think that the emperor could be unnecessary. He just felt that this was the most important hidden danger in the Ming Dynasty today.
Even if you are only twenty-three, you should consider this issue.
The prince is just an introduction. According to common sense, since Zhu Houcong was still so young, Yang Tinghe's proposal to establish a prince was a bit taboo from the perspective of history.
The proposal to establish a prince has always involved the division and continuation of monarchy.
When you have a prince, you naturally need a circle of courtiers to help cultivate the prince and surround him. Among these courtiers, there must be those who hold high positions and have outstanding reputations, and they must also be able to accompany the prince when he succeeds.
A young minister who quickly seized power.
If the emperor wants to train the prince, he also needs to delegate some power and let the prince try to deal with it when he gets older.
The temptation of imperial power will breed too many problems, which have happened many times in history.
But now, the situation in Ming Dynasty is different.
The real problem for Yang Tinghe is: imperial power and prime minister power, this generation of imperial power and the next generation of imperial power. You have to start thinking about the contradictions between them.
To put it mildly, swords and guns have no eyesight. When the emperor personally went to battle, it was Bodie who died on the battlefield last time. What about the next time?
Even if you have been blessed by God and protected by your subordinates, if your son feels bad that you have weakened some of the monarch's power a hundred years later, the Ming Dynasty will be in trouble again, and everything will be overthrown.
Zhu Houcong saluted Yang Tinghe solemnly: "I would like to be taught! I will definitely consider these issues carefully."
Yang Tinghe's eyes moistened, and he left the table to pay homage: "Your Majesty's talent and diligence are rare in history. I am relieved."
Judging from the emperor's reaction, he knew that the emperor understood.
He is more mature, calmer and sharper than he was more than eight years ago.
After being helped up by Zhu Houcong himself, he smiled heartily and said to the others: "Everyone has returned to his hometown, started a school, and taken good care of himself. If he is buried a day later, he can take a closer look at how prosperous the Ming Dynasty will be."
"What the Master said is absolutely true!"
The tense atmosphere in the Yangxin Hall caused by Yang Tinghe's rash invitation to establish a crown prince gradually subsided, and laughter and laughter returned again.
After they left, Zhu Houcong came to Qianqing Palace. Zhu Zaiyi was already asleep and Sun Ming was pregnant again.
This year, unlike last year when he had to prepare for war, Zhu Houcong was more relaxed. Among the harem, including Sun Ming, a total of three people were pregnant this year, among which concubine Duan and concubine An were expected to be pregnant at the beginning of the new year.
giving birth.
Yang Tinghe's request to establish a crown prince also reminded Zhu Houcong to consider the turmoil that would inevitably occur in the harem.
Zhu Houcong had a conversation with Sun Ming and then went to see Zhang Qinghe, the concubine Jing.
The daughter Zhang Qinghe gave birth to him was already fast asleep. After Zhu Houcong became a sage after enjoying Zhang Qinghe's bed, he could not help but continue to think about the future quietly.
With his historical knowledge and the political literacy he has accumulated now, he naturally knows very well what kind of bloody possibility Yang Tinghe reminds him of.
No one is willing to hand over power. If he continues with his current thinking, after the Ming Dynasty begins to take shape on the basis of industry and commerce, his descendants will have to face the new class's hand extending to power.
Those were his descendants, Zhu Houcong, the descendants born into this world in a real and intimate way just like this.
Zhu Houcong sighed softly: I'm afraid this is a more difficult problem to solve than my answer.
Zhang Qinghe asked softly: "Your Majesty, is there something unhappy in your heart? But I am not serving you well?"
"No, you are excellent." Zhu Houcong came back to his senses, kissed her gently, and then looked at her, who was only in her early twenties, with a beautiful and mature face.
For Zhang Qinghe, the most precious thing for a mother in the harem is her son. She gave birth to a daughter, and it will naturally become more and more difficult for her in the palace after many years.
Look, there are now young and beautiful women from foreign races, and Zhu Houcong is only in his early twenties. When he is in his forties or fifties, there will probably still be a steady stream of eighteen-year-olds in the palace, right?
How many children will he have in such a long time?
Putting the country first and the future of the Ming Dynasty and China first, he should restrain his desires and family affection. That would be cruel to him and his women and children.
Contradictions indeed exist across the board.
The night was getting deeper and deeper, and Zhu Houcong couldn't sleep.
Until he figured out one thing: the historical trend is overwhelming, and many things are unavoidable.
Maybe his descendants also need a new ancestral instruction.
Let’s put our hope in solving this problem through education.
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The first day of December, New Day.
In the early morning, before dawn, Zhang Fujing got up early.
"Father!"
His three sons had also gotten up and knelt down in the flower hall outside his father's bedroom. Their eyes were bright and their mouths were full of joy: "Son greets his father."
"...What are you doing all this for?" Although Zhang Fujing scolded him, he still had a smile on his lips, "The boss is working in Ming Pao Office on errands. Since you two got up early, you might as well go to school."
"Today is the day when my father goes to court with state affairs. How can my sons not congratulate me?"
Although they had known for a long time that their father would be in the State Council, today was different.
Zhang Fujing turned his attention to the new official uniforms on the side, which were neatly placed on several plates.
The new state ministers are from the first rank. The prime ministers, ministers of state and those who have been in the new state affairs from the first rank for nine years are all the first rank.
It only took Zhang Fujing more than eight years to complete a journey that most people would never complete in a lifetime.
He solemnly lectured: "As a father, I owe everything to your majesty's trust! From now on, the three of you must remember not to act recklessly. Do you understand me?"
"Follow your father's teachings!"
Zhang Fujing then softened his expression and laughed.
After wearing this suit of clothes, he was one of the top officials among the officials of the Ming Dynasty.
The official uniform seems to release invisible pressure, and Zhang Fujing, who once dared to kill corrupt officials, is even more confident.
It's time for him to show off his talents!
In the Fei Mansion, Fei Hong had been wearing his official uniform for three years.
His son Fei Maoxian was not so excited, and even a little helpless.
Fei Hong couldn't help but laugh: "Your Majesty has already said that you should not avoid relatives when promoting talents. You can take the exam by yourself next year. The syllabus and examination system have been changed. Even if my father wants to take care of you, he can't."
Three years and three years and three years and three years.
His cousin Fei Maozhong was the number one scholar in the 16th year of Zhengde, so he had to avoid suspicion in the second year of Jiajing - even if he was just an ordinary Jinshi, people would accuse Qianshan Fei of being a jinshi for many years.
Three years later, his own father became the first Prime Minister and Minister of State of the Ming Dynasty. Fei Maoxian still had to avoid suspicion, and Fei Hong explicitly prohibited him from taking the exam.
Now three years have passed, and his father's attempt to resign was unsuccessful. Fei Maoxian sighed: "Since Xu Jiusi can study in high school, my son should be an official with his background. Starting from the seventh or eighth rank, if he has merit,
, and it won’t damage my father’s reputation. It will become increasingly difficult after six years of being in charge.”
Fei Hong looked at him with emotion and finally said: "I have indeed grown up."
This second session will of course be more difficult.
Apart from Zhang Zilin and Wang Xian, who are the people who have joined the State Council?
Mao Ji was in the cabinet back then, and now he is back. He is both senior and old, and in excellent health.
Chen Jiuchou took over the position of Zhang Lun, who had become an official. The bigger reason was that he was familiar with the three sides. This time, he was in charge of the military affairs department of the State Council and had an important division of labor.
Wu Tingju was appointed Minister of the Transfer Department, and went to governor-general Guangdong. He was the one who naturally stood side by side with Zhang Fujing, the new member of the State Council.
After Wang Qiong, Yang Tan, and Li Yi all became officials, some of the "turbid current" pragmatists who had not dealt with Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian, Mao Ji, and Zhang Zilin all surrounded Zhang Fujing.
Because everyone with a discerning eye knows that Zhang Fujing is here to take over Fei Hong’s class. This class is a transitional class, with the old leading the new.
So, it is really getting harder and harder, now that my son has the eyesight to see.
Fei Hong silently warned himself: If I don’t leave in three years, I will be a dog.
Then, prepare to attend today's court meeting.
At today's court meeting, the new ministers of state, the new batch of Ming Dynasty, Two Capitals and Thirteen Provinces, the Nine Border Governors and other advisers whose positions have been changed, as agreed at the national policy meeting, will all have new identities.
At the same time, major national policies for the next three years will also be announced.
In the next three years, the major national policy is very simple: comprehensively and deeply promote the new law to enrich the country, extensively and meticulously promote the new culture and education, actively invest in exploring military and civilian technologies, and steadily and pragmatically reform military diplomacy.
In a sentence: Don't seek war abroad, focus on enriching the country and strengthening the army at home, cultivating talents and innovating.
At the same time, an important message will be released at the court meeting: According to needs, in three years' time, the current six ministries of the Ming Dynasty will be reorganized and two more ministries will be added, and two more ministers of state will be added. In other words - there will be more opportunities.
So Fei Hong warned himself again: In three years' time, I will have to deal with eight state affairs. If I don't leave, I will be a dog.
Yang Shen, the new Minister of Household Affairs, asked his father for advice: "How can a son grasp the right measures?"
Yang Tinghe looked at his son.
Eight years have passed, and he is different. Now in his forties, he has learned to be humble, and his questions are also very good.
"Last year, we fought an unknown amount of money in food." Yang Tinghe said, "The balance is to save money for the future expedition to the north, but not to let the common people, gentry and wealthy households complain. In addition, the Ministry of Household Affairs also needs to prepare new supplies.
The Tongbao and Yinbao are of great importance, involving not only some official positions and officials, but also localities and enterprises. Zhang Maogong leads the Ministry of Household Affairs on many matters, so you can discuss them with him more often."
"My son understands. Then my son will go out now."
"Go." Yang Tinghe nodded, smiling as he watched his son, who was wearing a second-grade official uniform, salute and turn to leave.
Letting his son be the Minister of Household Affairs, led by Zhang Fujing, may be another layer of His Majesty's care for the Yang family.
Standing with Zhang Fujing, Yang Shen will be able to stand firm within ten years as long as he makes no big mistakes.
Xia Yan was also preparing to go out. Although he was disappointed for a while, he has now adjusted.
It was because Shang Shuyan was the first to be praised and promoted by the emperor for his military skills. Now that he is sent from Zhejiang to serve as governor of the three sides, it can be considered that he can really make contributions in border affairs.
It's just that at the moment, he doesn't know much about the governors of the three towns who are about to help him and the unified governor who will be sent to the three sides by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Mao Bowen changed his position from the governor of Liaodong to the governor of Gansu. The other two governors were Zhang Jing, who, as the chief minister of the Sixth Section and the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, only patrolled one town in Ningxia. He was very critical. Fei Maozhong, the governor of Yansui, Xia
Yan went south very early and had little contact with Fei Hong's nephew. Zeng Mian, the governor's official, was only a Jinshi in the fifth year of Jiajing's reign.
Fortunately, after attending this court meeting, he will set off with these people.
You can always get a glimpse of their talents and temperament.
In any case, the three sides are headed by Xia Yan, the second-rank official with the title of Minister of the Ministry of War.
It's still not bright yet, and all the ministers outside Chengtian Gate are doing the ordering.
The important ministers who had already confirmed their positions were thinking about their next three years, but because of their movement, the fourth and fifth grades and below behind the train were even more concerned about the next selection.
Yang Shen didn't squint his eyes. Yan Song, the Minister of Rites, was talking quietly with Zhang En, who had been transferred from the Ministry of Husband to the Ministry of Personnel. Not far behind Zhang En was Huang Zuo, who had been transferred from the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel in Nanjing to the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel in Beijing.
After the three-way drum sounded, Huang Zuo took a deep breath as he looked at the Chengtian Gate slowly opening in front of him.
He's back again.
Over eight years, under the promotion of the emperor, a group of new ministers from the 16th year of Zhengde came to high positions one after another.