Yang Tinghe could not fault the emperor's attitude towards his officials.
It’s not that we don’t want to open up a wide range of opinions, we just want them to think more about things and speak more based on real evidence.
There is no problem in characterizing "heard reports" as the emperor's extreme attitude in setting up this official position to encourage.
It is not wrong to characterize "moving on hearing the wind" as a bad virtue of Yan Guan.
He who listens to the wind is not a good person.
And then, in response to the large number of vacant positions, the cabinet, the Ministry of Personnel, and the newcomer Yuan Zonggao all took care of them.
The most demoted officials in the Six Sections were the most demoted. The Ministry of Civil Affairs held the most important power to recommend officials of lower than third rank and sixth rank and above. Yuan Zonggao was able to choose a "sensible" person in the Ministry of Rites and then removed the "temporary appointment" of the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Character.
Mao Cheng could not hear this round of "Your Majesty's Holy Ming".
"The next topic is the case of Qian Ning and Jiang Bin. The crime will be tried by the three judicial departments. As for the arrangement of their citizenship and lack of family assets, Chen Jin, you have submitted a memorial. Please tell me why you recommend such an arrangement."
When it came to the "windfall" arrangement worth tens of millions of taels, all the six ministers except Mao Cheng participated in the arrangement and expressed their opinions.
Is Chen Jin a member of Yang Tinghe?
Zhu Houcong has now denied this, and Chen Jin was also impeached miserably.
So much money is sent to the border areas, which is to put money into the mouths of the border town guards who are the administrators of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion; the rest is used to send to various provinces for disaster relief, etc. The governors and inspectors of each province also have the right to speak, so it is considered that
Internal affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Now that the emperor asked them to discuss the disposal of the money, it was equivalent to overturning Chen Jin's disposal plan and appeasing Yang Ting and them.
Of course, Yang Tinghe and Wang Qiong have their own opinions on this.
At the same time, Yang Tinghe and other cabinet ministers were still remembering what the emperor had sent to the cabinet yesterday to arrange matters: Qingning Palace, should it be renovated?
Yan Song glanced at the emperor, who now looked at the excitement.
It was indeed interesting to watch the ministers argue about such a large sum of money. Each ministry has its own difficulties. The Fifth Army Governor's Mansion also complained about the border town and mentioned the money needed to reset the three major battalions, but the figures revealed seemed very high.
Weak.
The emperor remained calm, but there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
It was only for a moment that Zhu Houcong continued to observe the relationship between these people.
After arguing, many people quickly discovered the difference between this discussion and the past: this time, the ministers did not express requests for palace expenses on behalf of the emperor, and the six ministries did not mention them either.
They finally realized what was wrong with Chen Jin's memorial: a "windfall" worth tens of millions was just arranged so roughly. Why didn't they take into account the construction of Emperor Daxing's mausoleum?
Du, the new king will soon have to pay for the upcoming wedding, as well as the new queen mother, and the new marriageable eldest princess’s dowry?
Let me be clear: Seeing that the emperor is young, don’t you treat him differently?
Seeing the look in the eyes of the ministers, Zhu Houcong made the decision again to the surprise of many people: "Since money is needed everywhere, we should first make a list of all the money and food that need to be spent within this year. How to arrange it, when the time comes
I went to Dongjiao Gate to discuss it with the cabinet ministers. This matter will be cleared up within seven days."
It’s the cabinet again!
Of course, in the memorial plan submitted by all parties, how much do you need to use, how do you plan to arrange the specific uses of the money, instead of just stating the total number, how to ensure that the accounts and follow-up inspections are used properly, and you are responsible for the money.
The arrangements for the person and the main person in charge must be clearly stated.
Pragmatically, the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty is like an old accountant who has lost his sight.
Wang Qiong finally realized keenly: His Majesty is not afraid of anyone clamoring for money, but he is not willing to agree to other people's lion's talk. He also needs others to come up with a review strategy that others can at least follow and have examples to prove.
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This will be a change from the Department's usual working methods.
Zhu Houcong did not mention the renovation of Qingning Palace here. The next topic was to use Zhu Houzhao's incompetent and cowardly "adopted sons" to resign their titles as an excuse. It was just an inventory of those who had not been rewarded or promoted for their military merits in the past.
people.
This was also a matter of good governance, so the topic naturally turned to the merits of the Chenhao Rebellion.
"Wait until Wang Shouren comes to the capital, and then we will discuss the merits and rewards." Zhu Houcong pressed the matter first, and then said, "I have succeeded to the throne, and the meritorious ministers have not yet discussed the rewards. The royal estate of this imperial palace is increasing day by day, and I have ascended the throne.
In the edict, I also promised to control them. This time, I will use some of them to reward meritorious ministers."
The money Wei Bin and others spit out became the so-called "secret treasury" and "reserve military pay", and the fields, houses and other things they spit out naturally became royal property.
At this moment, it is finally time for the emperor to show his favor to everyone who has "supported the merits", "welcomed the merits", and "followed the dragon".
After Mao Cheng was escorted away and Yang Tinghe walked down the steps passed by the emperor, the court meeting was held in such a way that the officials felt comfortable, which was unimaginable at the beginning.
Now that it's time to discuss merit and reward, His Majesty's wisdom and generosity can be seen at a glance: as long as he is loyal and faithful, he really won't get angry.
Of course, being so strong in the front and so broad and gentle in the back can be regarded as unpredictable.
For the merit of welcoming Li, like Mao Cheng, he will be rewarded with an additional three years' salary.
Each of the four cabinet ministers with meritorious service were given a hundred hectares of land and were granted the title of "Three Gongs and Three Solitaries": this was already a great comfort.
Among them, Yang Tinghe was awarded the title of Taibao among the three princes, so he was frightened and quickly declined.
Damn it, if you don’t refuse, this will be the first living civil servant and three princes since the founding of the Ming Dynasty!
These Grand Masters, Grand Tutors, and Taibao are usually given posthumously by important ministers who have died. What do you mean, Jiajing?
"Lao Ge is not only a veteran of four dynasties, but also an important minister of the country in two dynasties. He also has the merits of supporting the country. He is worthy of being the Taibao!"
Yang Tinghe pulled in fear: "This has never happened since the founding of the country. I don't dare to accept it!"
"Counting from the seventh year of Zhengde's reign when the elder was awarded the title of Young Master, it has been nine years and it is enough for the examination."
"I can barely support the towers and pavilions, but I really don't dare to claim my merits."
Zhu Houcong looked sincere: "Then you should be rewarded for your support, right? Please stop refusing, Mr. Ge."
Yang Tinghe shook his head firmly: "Your Majesty's moral order must be established, and it is not the merit of the minister. You have given me a hundred hectares of land, but I am ashamed to receive it. The title of Three Dukes has always been a posthumous gift. Your Majesty is so kind, and I feel grateful for it. I hope that your Majesty will take back the order. I will definitely do it."
Work hard to repay God's kindness."
What a drama about the trust of the king and the loyalty of his subordinates!
Mao Ji looked at Yang Tinghe, who almost fainted before, and then at the young emperor who was sitting on the throne with a troubled expression.
Damn! It’s all a joke!
The final outcome of this drama of monarchs and ministers assisting each other is: Yang Ting and Jiazuo Zhuguo.
At this time, it became clear that Zhu Houcong did not intend to drive Yang Tinghe away as soon as possible.
But he also left behind Liang Prince and Wang Qiong, whom Yang Tinghe and others wanted to drive away.
After dealing with Mao Cheng, he continued to comfort Yang Tinghe and other civil servants: discussing affairs and discussing merits in a familiar way.
Yang Shen felt much better.
As for the former ministers of Qiandi from Conglong Zhigong, they were all promoted to real officials, and each of them was given a house in the capital.
The new commander of the Jinyi Guards, the temporary one, is Luo An.
Xie Changjie, the former left chief of the royal palace, was recommended by Wang Qiong and appointed a new official on the spot: the right-hand censor of a certain capital procuratorate who had just been demoted to a civilian position was promoted to the fourth rank.
He has been promoted, and when he takes office, he will participate in the three-judge trial of many major cases such as Qian Ning and Jiang Bin. And in the second half of this year, there will undoubtedly be more and more cases. The Yushi Yanguan plus the old ministers of Qiandi
What will Xie Changjie do?
Another imperial master, Zhou Zhao, will soon be welcomed back to the capital by Cui Yuan along with Princess Xingxian. He will be given the position of a new official who has just been vacant in the Ministry of Rites: the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, the third rank.
But General Zhou Zhao only received a salary and did not care about anything. It did not hinder Yuan Zonggao from winning over anyone in the Ministry of Rites.
He is seventy-seven years old, and he has the status of imperial master. Although he was only born with the same Jinshi, his promotion level is extremely exaggerated, and others have nothing to say.
That's just receiving a gracious pension and retiring.
The other civil and military officials also decided to reward each other with property, and after Emperor Zhengde's posthumous discussion was over, he issued an edict to the world.
Many people have felt the difference in this enthronement award: except for those who have been promoted to real officials from the Dragon Power, others have basically not been rewarded with official posts or yinzi, but with actual property and false titles and honors.
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Most people who can stand here do not lack this kind of property.
Therefore, taken together, it seems that the cabinet elders were only beaten, but the cabinet is still trusted by the emperor.
"As I said before, when I first ascended the throne, I didn't know much about the officials. At this time, just because I ascended the throne, I promoted people who I didn't understand to the rank of officials. This is like me appointing officials because of criticism.
It is just as irresponsible for some ministers to seize their posts and hold them accountable." Zhu Houcong sighed, "The Taicang warehouse, the Changying warehouse, and the internal transportation warehouse are not well-off, so I can only give these rewards."
Of course, all the ministers could do was kneel down and express gratitude.
Isn't that enough?
"It's just that I believe that as long as the monarch and his ministers are of the same mind, the national treasury will definitely be rich, and loyal ministers, wise ministers, and capable ministers can all be put to use in appropriate positions."
Following further discussions, it was confirmed that the Sutra Feast will be held on the second day of the lunar month next month, and that the emperor will have to abstain from work for the rest of the day as a sign of solemnity. The emperor is indeed becoming more and more wise.
Just don't force him to replace loyal ministers in the court on a large scale now, and don't force him to have heirs.
He said that etiquette depends on money, but he respects the etiquette system in operation today.