Regardless of whether Jia Sidao was one of the four treacherous ministers of the Southern Song Dynasty as later generations said, this sentence is very reasonable.
Although Ma, Chen and others are said to be upright and well-read, they do not have much practical ability in governing the country. The principle they believe in is that the suggestions of treacherous ministers must be treacherous and should be refuted. If I oppose the treacherous minister, I am a loyal minister.
These scholars would rather spend all their time on how to be loyal ministers than do anything practical.
The social atmosphere is like this, and so are the habits of scholars for thousands of years.
Anyone who does things will make mistakes.
People who use their mouths are less likely to make mistakes, and most people who use their mouths like to find fault with others.
The public land law was also controversial in later generations. Jia Sidao was like Don Quixote of this era, challenging the waterwheel with a spear. What he challenged was the mature feudal private ownership of land, even though Jia Sidao had great power.
, but he is not the emperor after all,
Except for a few who succeeded with the firm support of the emperor, most of the reformers in history became martyrs. Lizong's indecision, the corruption of the government in the Southern Song Dynasty, and Jia Sidao's own injustice eventually led to the deformation of the public land law and its failure.
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Economic reform must complement political reform, otherwise it will be impossible to succeed.
Looking at the public land law alone, I still prefer Jia Sidao's side.
"Ma Aiqing, Chen Aiqing, I will read the memorial you submitted in detail and think about it seriously when I get back. I understand in my heart that you can put forward your own different opinions on the public land law, but until the new policy comes out, you will continue to follow the original policy.
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OK, Master, you are still fully responsible for the public land law. The problems encountered in the implementation of the public land law need to be carefully supervised. Don't let some people with ulterior motives take advantage of the loopholes and affect the harmony of our ministers and the government.
I will pay you taxes."
"Your Majesty, please be at ease. I will take it into consideration." Jia Sidao regained his indifferent expression.
"This matter will not be reviewed again." I did not give them any room to continue talking, changed the subject, and said, "Jiang Wanli."
"I'm here." An old man in his sixties came out of the queue and replied.
"Jiang Aiqing, you have been working hard all the way back to Lin'an. I should have let you rest for a few days. However, there are many affairs in the DPRK. I have just ascended the throne. I need you to take office immediately. I will appoint you as co-president first."
He is responsible for the affairs of the Privy Council and also participates in political affairs."
Jiang Wanli kowtowed and was waiting to thank him, but he heard Jia Sidao's objection: "Your Majesty, Lord Jiang has just returned to the capital and is a little unfamiliar with the affairs of the court. I suggest that Lord Jiang first familiarize himself with the court before taking up his post."
I looked at Jia Sidao and felt slightly angry in my heart. I knew that Jia Sidao controlled the Privy Council with one hand, so naturally he was unwilling to accept an influential opponent. After thinking about it for a moment, I felt that I had acted too hastily, even though Jiang in history
Wan Li is indeed serving as a Privy Council member, but I, the emperor, have changed. How can I know that history will not change? I suppressed my anger and said: "Master, what you said is reasonable. Jiang Aiqing, I will appoint you as the Supervisory Censor. You will familiarize yourself with the court first and then make another decision."
arrange."
"Old minister Jiang Wanli, I would like to thank the Emperor for his grace. I will act in accordance with His Majesty's will." Jiang Wanli kowtowed.
Jiang Wanli is an old man in his late teens. He is upright and upright. He was ostracized twenty years ago because of the impeachment of the main surrender faction. Five years ago, he served as a staff officer under the then Jinghu Xuanfu Ambassador Jia Sidao.
. Later Jia Sidao became prime minister, and Jiang
At the same time, Wan Li entered the imperial court and served as the imperial eunuch, serving as a minister. In the first year of Jingding (1260), he was moved to the Ministry of Punishment. Soon after, he was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The following year (1261), he was moved to the Duanming Palace to be a bachelor, and signed a letter to the Privy Council.
Court official and guest of the prince.
Prince Guest, an official name, was first established in the Tang Dynasty. He was an official in the East Palace of the Prince and was in charge of regulating and admonishing the attendants, etc., which was a sinecure position.
When Jiang Wanli was the crown prince's guest, he had met Zhao Yu as the crown prince, although he didn't have much contact with him.
It is precisely because of Jiang Wanli's upright nature and his ability to remain silent when dealing with matters that Jia Sidao gradually alienates him. Jia Sidao hates his rashness, lacks caution in his words, and often offends Jia Sidao, so he cannot stay in his position for long.
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Now, the power I give him is to supervise the censor, say anything that can be said, and be forgiven.
Jiang Wanli has been in politics for decades. He is quite qualified and has a good family background. Even Wen Tianxiang is his second disciple. He is also an upright man and has an excellent reputation in the court. If I add fuel to his fire, wouldn't such a talent be enough?
Can I challenge Jia Sidao? Moreover, he has a pretty good relationship with Xie Daoqing's faction, so he can serve as a buffer zone between Jia Sidao and me, and even between me and Xie Daoqing.
Once I can take full control of the government, Jiang Wanli will be the first Minister of Education in my mind.
As an academy educator, Jiang Wanli made great achievements. He successively founded three academies including Bailuzhou Academy, Daoyuan Academy, and Zonglian Jingshe. Even when he was demoted, he was invited to give lectures at Shigu Temple in Yi County, Anhui. Jiang
Wan Li rewarded talents throughout his life and trained a group of outstanding people represented by Wen Tianxiang. In addition, Liu Nanpu, Liu Chenweng, Ouyang Shoudao, Deng Guangjian, etc. were all his students.
Since private schools are so excellent, why not leave the world's schools to them?
"That's a good idea." I praised myself.
This is the greatest advantage of me as a time traveler. Most of the ancient people's human nature, virtues, and abilities have been dissected in detail by later generations. Of course, the moisture in this has become more and more as history goes by.
Just like Zhou Yu in the Three Kingdoms, a Romance of the Three Kingdoms described him as a narrow-minded person. Almost everyone in later generations thought so, and the original truth was lost in the long river of history.
I looked at the courtiers below and continued: "Wen Tianxiang."
"I'm here."
"I order you to be in charge of weapons supervisor and storyteller in Chongzheng Palace, and you will take office immediately."
"I obey the decree."
The public land law was handled by Jia Sidao, and Jia Sidao would not let it go easily, whether it was public or private. I don’t think there is much of a problem with the public land law in this matter. The problem only lies in the political system of the Southern Song Dynasty. Besides,
The public land law is indeed of some use, temporarily alleviating the financial constraints of the treasury. In this case, of course I will sell Jia Sidao's reputation.
As for the supervisory censors and weapons supervisors, these official positions were not of high grade and did not have much power, and new emperors usually liked to lavish rewards upon taking office, so Jia Sidao acquiesced to some insignificant matters.
Politics is transaction, the distribution of interests among various forces, and the coexistence of mutual acquisition and compromise.
"Your Majesty, I still have this memorial." Ma Tingluan came out again and said.
"Ma Aiqing, please speak."
"Your Majesty, in just over a month it will be the beginning of the new year. According to our court's etiquette, the current Jingding era name will cease at the end of December. We should choose another era name. After discussion, we can name it Xianchun. Please make your decision."
"Xian Chun? This is a good title. I will consider it carefully and make a decision at the next court meeting. Now there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Rites. Ai Qing, you are temporarily responsible for this matter as the minister of the Ministry of Rites. Prepare three titles for the court meeting to choose.
Other matters can be prepared in advance according to the original etiquette."
"The Xianchun reign name has indeed not changed." I thought to myself. It seems that history is still running along its trajectory.
"I obey the decree, and I must do my best." Ma Tingluan replied.
Ma Tingluan is not an idiot, so he naturally heard the truth in my words. If the emperor is satisfied with the issue of the reign name, he might be able to take up the post of Minister of Rites.
"Yes." I then said to Wen Tianxiang, "Wen Aiqing, I heard that the Department of Ordnance Supervision and Gunpowder has many new gunpowder fireworks. When I was a child, I liked to light those fireworks and firecrackers myself every New Year. I will go to the weapons department in the next two days.
Let’s take a look around, and you’ll have two days to prepare everything.”
"I obey the decree."
"It seems that Zhao Yu has shown his playful nature." All the ministers in the court who knew Zhao Yu thought in unison.
"When the novelty of being emperor wears off, Zhao Fu will return to his temperament as a prince. Human nature is hard to change. It's not me who has the final say in the court." Jia Sidao thought to himself, but the look on his face remained the same.