Since I came to the throne, the content and form of court meetings have gradually become fixed. All courtiers know that under normal circumstances, the emperor first issues instructions and instructions, then the ministers submit memorials or the emperor inquires about the latest status of various departments, and finally the emperor convenes a few
Ministers or departments meet alone.
"I love you so much that I can live without any ceremony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Dear dear friends, you have all studied our government's "Code of Conduct for Officials". This code is a trial version and has been implemented first on Fujian Road. After reading it, if you have any suggestions for this code, you can report it to us within this month.
Zhao Shunsun and Zhao Aiqing of the Government Affairs Council responded or directly reported it to me. The official text will be released at the end of this month and will be officially implemented in our territory on the first day of next month."
I looked at the silent courtiers and then said: "Standardizing the rules of conduct for officials is an important part of the fight against corruption and the key to the success of our anti-corruption campaign. Everyone, every move you make represents
The imperial court represents our Song Dynasty, and can even represent me. In the eyes of our people, your integrity is
It's the government, it's the court, it's also my integrity. I hope you can all win glory for me instead of smearing me. I have said that the anti-corruption matter is a long-term matter for our government. No matter how difficult it is, I will persevere, and I will
I hope you all can cooperate well and don’t take any chances, let alone challenge my patience.”
"Your Majesty, I firmly support this." Ye Mengding agreed as he left the mission. "Anti-corruption is not something that can be accomplished in a day, but it is a major event that affects the fate of our dynasty."
"Well, regarding the anti-corruption matter, I will often say it, even say it every day. You also need to remind yourselves in your heart at all times and warn yourselves not to try your own body. I will give you the opportunity to make a choice and officially implement the official code at the beginning of next month.
Before, you all have the right to choose whether to stay or leave. Dear Supervisory Censors, before the Supervisory Office spreads across the country, your main task must be transferred to anti-corruption."
"Yes, I obey the order." Several supervisory censors responded at the same time.
"Dear dear friends, I once said that an upright official is not necessarily a good official. To be a good official, you must maintain your own integrity. Under the current situation, what I need first is an upright official. I must let the world
The people have re-established their confidence in our government, otherwise any policy, even an effective one, will
There will also be resistance from the people, who think there is something fishy. Only by keeping the people united with the court can the various instructions of our court be implemented smoothly and effectively ensure the implementation. Of course, I am a clean and good official.
You are most welcome, and this will also be my only criterion for selecting and promoting officials from now on."
I paused and said, "Dear ladies, if you have any copy, please submit it."
"Your Majesty, I have this to say." Jia Sidao, who rarely spoke actively these days, was the first to start.
"Master, please speak."
Jia Sidao stood up and said: "Your Majesty, starting from this month, the Government Affairs Council will carry out changes in the administrative area of our dynasty. The veteran believes that the Government Affairs Council was built in a short period of time, and Lord Wen Tianxiang, Lord Lu Xiufu, Lord Zhao and Zhao Shun are still dead.
Although there are other departments such as the Zhongshu Provincial Department, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Personnel to assist, the manpower is still insufficient, so the veteran suggested expanding the Government Affairs Council so that the implementation of the provincial system can be carried out smoothly."
I nodded and said, "Well, Master, what I said is very much in line with my wishes, so I'll give it to you. Master, who do you recommend?"
"Your Majesty, I think we can start from two aspects. One is to select outstanding officials from the court to join the Government Affairs Council. I recommend Liu Mengyan and Chen Yizhong. Second, your Majesty can select among the people."
I didn't react immediately: "Folks?"
Most of the officials in the Song Dynasty were selected through imperial examinations, and there were also many who entered the official position due to their kindness. However, it was rare to select officials directly from the private sector, not to mention that it was an important department of the court like the Government Affairs Council.
"Exactly. In the past, when the late emperor was still alive, he advocated Neo-Confucianism. Why don't Your Majesty seek out the descendants of Zhang Jiucheng, Zhu Xi, Lu Jiuyuan and others among the people to serve as officials in the court? Firstly, most of the descendants of these predecessors have read poetry and books and have this ability;
Secondly, it will also make the world aware of His Majesty’s thirst for talents.”
Jia Sidao knew that Zhao Fu had studied Confucianism under Lizong's influence since he was a child, so he made this suggestion. However, Jia Sidao certainly didn't know that I was no longer the prince Zhao Fu back then.
There are many Neo-Confucian people in the DPRK, including He Ji, Jiang Wanli, etc., who are all famous Neo-Confucianists. If I can find the descendants of those famous predecessors of Neo-Confucianism to serve as officials in the DPRK, it will also represent my affirmation and attention to this group of officials.
"Master, I would like to advise you on the second point, and leave the matter to the Ministry of Household Affairs for immediate processing. As for the first point, I would also agree on it, but I will consider it carefully, and I will give priority to the people recommended by your teacher.
, I will give you a reply after thinking about it for a few days."
"Yes, Your Majesty should think deeply about it."
"Well, Master, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Both Liu Mengyan and Chen Yizhong recommended by Jia Sidao once became prime ministers after the death of Song Duzong, but in my memory, the characters of these two people were not very good. Among the other courtiers, there were Wang Yao and Wu Jian
, Zhang Jian and others also served as the last prime minister. Among these people, apart from knowing that Wang Yao was a pure and strong man, I had no impression of the others. However, since he can be appointed to the cabinet, he must have some ability.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, Ma Tingluan, has a memorial."
"My dear, please speak."
"Your Majesty, according to the etiquette of our court, half a year after Your Majesty ascends the throne, the main meeting hall of the Royal Palace and His Majesty's residence will be renamed. Now that the time has passed, Your Majesty can change the names so as not to conflict with the names of the former Emperor's Meeting Hall and the Queen Mother's palace."
Since the time of Taizu, the main meeting hall of the imperial palace has been called Daqing Hall. Later, many emperors used Daqing as the name of the main hall. This name is both easy to remember and auspicious. And Ningkun Palace and Ningqian Palace do sound a bit like it.
Inappropriate. Between these two palaces
The name is the name of the palace of the emperor and empress during the late emperor's time. The current empress's name will not be confirmed until three years after the late emperor's death. Ningkun Palace is the residence of Queen Mother Xie Daoqing, so it is naturally inconvenient to change its name. Therefore, the palace where I live should be renamed.
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Historically, Zhao Yu's palace was called Funing Palace, so I will continue to use this name.
"Ma Aiqing, this matter must be reported. My palace will be called Funing Hall, and the meeting hall will be called Daqing Hall according to the name of Taizu."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will lead the Ministry of Rites to handle the relevant matters."
"Well, I feel relieved to leave the etiquette matter to Ma Aiqing."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When I was about to ask about other things, I heard a rushing sound coming from outside the hall.
The high-pitched voice of the eunuch on duty sounded: "Your Majesty, Mr. Xia Gui, the Privy Council Privy Councilor and Deputy Commander in Front of the Palace, has something to ask for. I would like to report an urgent battle report at the eight-hundred-mile border crossing."
"Passed." I was suddenly startled. In my memory, there seemed to be no war before the Xiangyang War.
During the court meeting, no one will usually disturb the court unless it is an emergency. This is the first time I have encountered this in more than half a year before the court.
"See Your Majesty." Xia Gui hurriedly entered and prostrated himself on the ground.
I said anxiously: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the Luzhou Prefecture on the West Road of Huainan. Mongolian Marshal Ashu led his army to attack Luzhou. The general was happy and the deputy general Meng Xing was killed in the battle."
"Ah?" After hearing this, the ministers in the DPRK all turned pale. Even Jia Sidao stood up from his seat. Are the Mongols starting to invade the south again?
I was shocked. After all, the new army had not yet been trained at this time, and I was not prepared at all for the Mongolian invasion. I said in a panic: "What? I will submit the urgent report."
Human beings all have a sense of fear about unknown things. I have read the history of the late Southern Song Dynasty, so I am subconsciously prepared for the events I know. What I am most worried about is that my arrival will change the course of history, and thus interfere with me.
contradicts the known consciousness.
If the incompetent Zhao Fu could be transformed into a "god-man", then anything could change the original trajectory, and it is not impossible for Mongolia to invade in advance.