The debate in Qianqing Palace lasted for half a day, and the elders walked out of the hall exhausted.
In the end, this matter was not discussed and a charter was released. However, this is not surprising. The matter of opening the sea is of great importance, involving a series of issues and involving the interests of all parties. Therefore, in a short period of time, even if you just want to It is also very difficult to reach a consensus on whether to open the sea.
However, Zhu Qiyu didn't expect to be able to eat a fat man in one bite. He summoned the ministers this time just to preliminary test the attitude of the ministers in the court.
At present, the situation is not optimistic. Among the ministers present, most of the cabinet members are cautiously maintaining neutrality. Although Hu Lian from the Ministry of Rites was temporarily suppressed, he is still obviously opposed. In addition, Jin Lian from the Ministry of Punishment , Wang Ao from the Ministry of War and Chen Xun from the Ministry of Industry were both opposed. Among the six ministries, the only ones who were in favor were Shen Yi from the Ministry of Husbandry and Wang Wen from the Ministry of Staff, who had always firmly supported the emperor.
Moreover, this is only the situation of the six ministries and the cabinet. The situation above the court is probably even more dire. Zhu Qiyu deliberately removed the Metropolitan Procuratorate in this meeting. The reason is that this guy Wang Hong doesn't even have to think about it. I think I definitely disapprove of it.
In recent days, it is said that Chen Yi's health has become worse and worse, which has given Zhu Qiyu some headaches. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case. According to his previous life experience, although Chen Yi's illness this time is dangerous, But this year, he should be recovering slowly, but now there is no improvement at all, which really surprises him.
For this reason, Zhu Qiyu sent imperial doctors over for diagnosis and treatment many times, but the reports returned were almost the same, and it was indeed necessary to continue to care for him. In this case, the affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate would seem a bit tricky, but...
After sending all the ministers away, Zhu Qiyu left Wang Wen and Shen Yi alone. He had somewhat anticipated the current situation. Since he had anticipated it, he was naturally prepared.
"Starting from today, this year has come to an end. How are the preparations for the Beijing inspection of the Ministry of Personnel?"
According to the previous court meeting, after this year, the Ministry of Officials will officially launch the largest inspection of the capital in recent years, which will last for a full year.
And this is the first and most important trump card prepared by Zhu Qiyu. The Beijing inspection is not only to rectify the officialdom, but more importantly, to promote the opening of the sea.
At this time, when the emperor mentioned this matter, although the two ministers present were a little surprised, they immediately reacted after a brief pause. Wang Wen pondered and spoke.
"Your Majesty, the staff department has basically completed the preparations. After fifteen days, the Beijing inspection can be officially started. However, there are still a few matters that may affect the progress of the Beijing inspection."
"Tell me..."
Zhu Qiyu raised his hand gently, but did not refuse.
Since the Jingcha has taken on the task of opening the sea this time, the difficulty is different from that of the ordinary Jingcha. Therefore, there will naturally be some parts that require the assistance of Zhu Qiyu, the emperor.
So, Wang Wen sorted out his language and stepped forward.
"The first is the case of Liu Yi, which has not yet been concluded. I have talked with Chen Zongxian, Wang Vice-Xian and others from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Although many officials from the DPRK and China have been found in this case, the connection has become weaker and weaker.
, If we continue to study it in depth, I am afraid that it will be difficult to achieve results within a year and a half."
"If this case is not settled, it will be difficult to decide whether to take exams, promotions or demotions for many officials in Beijing. This is the biggest difficulty at the moment."
Several months have passed since the case of Liu Yi, a member of the Criminal Department, was investigated. More and more officials have been involved. There is conclusive evidence of corruption, favoritism, fraud and other illegal activities. There are already more than 30 people involved.
Most of these people were officials from the capital, and there were even two high-ranking officials above the third rank involved. They were either exiled, or had their homes confiscated, and the most minor ones were dismissed from office.
Following this line of investigation, there are still many things that remain unfinished. However, as Wang Wen said, Liu Yi is just a fifth-grade Yuanwailang after all. The only people who can make friends with him are officials with similar official positions.
Although they must have backers behind them, and there must be such dealings with their backers, after all, they are separated by several layers, and it is much more difficult to trace the evidence.
At present, only one person, Wang Wei, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has been found, and then the investigation can no longer go on. This minister Wang was very capable... He died of illness soon after he was imprisoned.
Zhu Qiyu specially sent people to investigate. It is said that he was in poor health and was frightened after being imprisoned, so he died suddenly. Therefore, the clues were lost.
Without this person, most of what you can find after going around are just small shrimps. Big fish cannot be caught. It just depends on when the case will be closed.
The fact that this case is not settled means that there are still some officials in Beijing who are carrying the case, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs will not be able to carry out examinations on them smoothly.
In this regard, this is indeed a matter that Beijing and the police need to resolve first.
Zhu Qiyu pondered for a moment, then nodded and said.
"This is a problem. Let's do it this way. In a few days, the Ministry of Civil Affairs will submit a memorandum explaining the situation clearly. I'll be sure."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wang Wen was also an important minister in the court, so he naturally knew the elegant meaning of the song after hearing it.
The case has been tried so far. Whether it should be continued or not is actually a matter of a word from the emperor. Previously, the Metropolitan Procuratorate had made similar suggestions, but they were all rejected by the emperor.
Now, since the emperor has this intention in his heart, then he can just issue the decree directly. The reason why he asked the officials to say it is just to pave the way for the imperial inspection in the future.
Then, Wang Wen continued to speak and said.
"Your Majesty, in addition to the Liu Yi case, there is also the Fujian nest case you just mentioned, which may also affect the progress of the Beijing investigation."
"This Fujian nest case involves dozens of officials, and a lot of official positions are vacant. Logically speaking, for the sake of local stability, the Ministry of Civil Affairs should make the selection of these official positions a top priority. However, now that it is time for the Beijing Inspection, the minister
I have some concerns, should I prioritize the recruitment of officials from Beijing to Fujian?"
These words meant to test the emperor's attitude.
Different from Liu Yi's case, although many details of the Fujian Wo case are still unclear, this group of people can no longer be freed from the charge of colluding with Japanese pirates. Because of this, they cannot, no matter what,
The official's reinstatement is nothing more than the severity of the final sentence.
In other words, no matter what the final outcome of this case is, the official positions that have been vacated in Fujian will definitely be filled.
However, with so many vacancies, it is difficult for even the civil service department to find enough suitable candidates.
You know, the imperial court is now not only short of money, but also short of talent!
The Supreme Emperor's personal expedition cost the lives of hundreds of civil servants. After that, many officials died for the country in the fight against Oara. In addition, after the emperor ascended the throne, he suppressed the Qingliu pedagogy and purged the officialdom, and a large number of officials were deposed.
During this period of time, the personnel changes in the imperial court have probably been much more frequent than in the past ten years. Although officials are subject to the imperial examinations, after all, it takes time for officials to grow.
The imperial examinations held every three years, even if there are too many, there are only more than 200 people in each subject. This number is far from enough to fill the current vacancies in the imperial court.
For example, just after the war a few years ago, when the imperial court was most short of people, it even began to appoint a large number of officials from among the students and candidates.
Now, another scandal has occurred in Fujian, and this large number of positions have become vacant, which naturally gives the official department a headache.
However, for the officials, the Jingcha is a good opportunity. Since it is the Jingcha, then naturally someone will be deposed, just enough to fill the vacancies in Fujian, but...
After hearing Wang Wen's words, Zhu Qiyu frowned rarely, but did not respond immediately. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly looked at Shen Yi beside him and asked.
"Shang Shu Shen, I remember that Yu Zijun who was in the palace examination in the first year of Jingtai is working under you now, right?"
Well……
Chen Yi, who was watching the excitement from the side, didn't expect that the topic suddenly turned to him. However, he did not dare to neglect and stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Yu is indeed in the Ministry of Household Affairs now, serving as the head of the Zhejiang Qing Officials Department!"
After hearing this, Zhu Qiyu thought for a while and asked.
"Sixth grade?"
Chen Yi became more and more confused and could only answer honestly.
"Yes, the sixth grade!"
This scientific student in the first year of Jingtai can be said to have really reaped the dividends. According to the original system, they were supposed to enter the Hanlin Academy as common people, and after three years they were dismissed and awarded officials. Among them, the outstanding ones were at most
It will take at least three to five years to get ahead after being awarded the rank of seventh-grade editor.
However, in Yu Zijun's subject, there was such a thing as cheating in the palace examination. For some people, this was a bad thing, but for those who later passed the exam, it was undoubtedly a good thing. Because of this incident, they
These people were all appointed by the Emperor, and they were just proper disciples of the Emperor. More importantly, to be remembered by the Emperor, this was the dream of many people who had just entered the officialdom.
In addition, after this subject, the first graders can observe politics in the six departments, and those who follow them are basically ministers at the level of minister, such as Yu Zijun himself. After observing politics for one year, he was directly awarded the sixth rank. The head of the household department, not to mention the contacts and experience he has accumulated by following Shen Yi, from any point of view, this is a rare start.
For Yu Zijun, although Shen Yi cannot be regarded as a successor, but now, he can be regarded as his close disciple. Originally, during this Beijing inspection, Chen Yi was still thinking about raising Yu Zijun's grade to a higher level. By the way, it just so happened that he had been in office for three years and was serving as an errand under him. As the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, it was easier to give him a good review than to drink water. After all, although the Jingcha was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, However, the most important reference indicator for the civil service examination is the evaluation of the chief officer.
However, at this time, the emperor mentioned Yu Zijun, which made Chen Yi confused and a little uneasy...
Fortunately, the emperor didn't mean to show off. After thinking about it, he took out a memorial from his hand and said.
"This is the memorial submitted by Yu Cifu a few days ago. He recommended two people. One is Wang Yue, the head of the Ministry of War, who will be appointed as the magistrate of Zhangzhou Prefecture. The second is Yu Zijun, who will be appointed as the magistrate of Funing Prefecture. I think it is quite suitable. ,What do you think?"
Ah this...
Chen Yi vomited blood in his heart. You said it yourself and thought it was appropriate, so what else could they say?
Looking at Wang Wen on the side, they both had no choice but to say helplessly.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
At this time, the emperor brought up this matter, of course, not only to arrange for these two people, but more importantly, it was actually a disguised answer to Wang Wen's question just now.
First of all, let’s talk about this memorial, which Yu Shiyue handed over. After Shen Yi silently scolded this old man in his heart, he quickly calmed down.
He and Yu Shiyue had no old grudges, so it was impossible for him to deliberately embarrass himself. To say the least, even if Yu Shiyue wanted to plot against him, there was no need to start with Yu Zijun.
Shen Yi is optimistic about Yu Zijun. This matter is known to everyone in the court. If it is really intentional to make things difficult, then the traces are too obvious. The emperor alone will not be able to pass, let alone Wang Yue. This and Yu Zijun The second best student in the same class is Yu Qian's favorite young man.
The two people pushed it together and said that there was no tacit consent from Yu Qian behind it. Shen Yi didn't believe it at all. Maybe it was Yu Qian's idea!
However, what makes Chen Yi slightly dissatisfied is that the magistrate of Zhangzhou Prefecture is the fifth grade, and the magistrate of Funing Prefecture is the fifth grade. According to the usual practice, officials from the capital are transferred from outside and promoted to half a grade. From this perspective, Wang Yue It can be considered a promotion, but Yu Zijun can only be regarded as an ordinary person.
Of course, the magistrate is the Zhengyin official, who is in charge of the affairs of a state, and has more freedom and greater power. The Tongzhi is the Zuoerguan. Although the rank is slightly higher, there is still a prefect above him, so it is barely even. .
However, these are all small details. The emperor's move is actually telling them that the official positions now vacant in Fujian are not for them to fill with some useless waste from the officialdom. On the contrary, the emperor values these official positions very much. Even if they need to be transferred, We also need to transfer some officials with high potential.
Seeing this situation, Wang Wen sighed and began to adjust his original plan. Of course, this is not difficult. Beijing officials are not only demoted, but also promoted and promoted. However, as a rule, everyone thinks that Beijing officials are more noble, so they are scrambling to think about it. Just squeeze into the capital.
To fill the vacancies in Fujian, in addition to demoting, it is not impossible to promote some capable officials and send them out. However, in this way, the shortage of personnel in the capital may become even more serious...
After these two matters are settled, the most critical issue is settled. The next step should be the most critical and most unquestionable issue, which is...
"The Ministry of Revenue will discuss the matter of opening the sea in the next few days and come up with a preliminary proposal. We will discuss it again in court in a few days!"
Sure enough, after finishing dealing with the affairs of the staff, the emperor turned around and spoke to Chen Yi, not asking, but giving instructions.
In this matter, just like the previous mutual trade, it is most appropriate for the Ministry of Revenue to speak up. The emperor has made up his mind. Even if Shen Yi does not agree, other ministers will come forward.
As for Chen Yi, no matter what his true thoughts are, in fact, he has no room to refuse...