Wang Wen looked at the Emperor in awe, and couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for Zhang Fu and others.
These military reports are top secret. In theory, apart from the emperor, the only one who can know about them is Yu Qian, the Minister of War.
In normal times, Yu Qian would ask the emperor for instructions as appropriate, and bring the general report to the court for discussion and jointly formulate border strategies.
But now, Yu Qian is banned!
In other words, if the emperor does not take the initiative to report the situation to the generals, no one in the court can judge the next development of the situation on the border.
Because there was not enough information, even if Zhang Fu and others had doubts about this mission, at most they felt that it might be a wasted trip.
After all, after the battle at Zijingguan, everyone in the imperial court took it for granted that they would not have the courage to attack the Ming Dynasty again.
They would never have imagined that they would dare to fight again after a great defeat.
Naturally, it was even more impossible to imagine that even they themselves might be involved in this mission.
The only one who might have guessed the inside story and could prevent this matter in advance was already locked up in the palace by the emperor. He could do nothing and could not even be seen by outsiders.
Of course, there is one last question.
That is, how to ensure that after meeting the mission, he will not give up or delay his plan to commit crimes, and instead choose to continue to extort money...
However, seeing the emperor's confident expression, Wang Wen did not continue to ask.
Because he vaguely remembered that it seemed that the mission sent by Tuotuo Buhua would be coming to Beijing in the near future.
If I remember correctly, when Shen Yi visited his house some time ago, he seemed to make a few insinuations about the reopening of the mutual market...
Just when Wang Wen was lost in thought, Zhu Qiyu continued to speak, saying.
"Sir, there is no need to worry about the mission. I have my own considerations. However, since you just said that the time will be after the National Examination, you may have some thoughts in mind, right?"
Wang Wen is a smart man. The greatest advantage of a smart man is that he knows that there is no free pie in the sky.
He knew in his heart that based on his qualifications, even if he had the merits of Liaodong, it was actually a bit reluctant to be promoted directly to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. It was the emperor who put his effort into helping him up.
Before he took over years ago, the former Heavenly Official Wang Zhi took him to hang around in the official department for many days, and he was not just showing off.
Although the old official is about to retire, his prestige is still there.
His actions helped Wang Wen calm down many doubts.
Wang Wen knew in his heart that he had never had a close relationship with the old official. The reason why the old official did this must be under the instructions of the emperor.
The emperor put so much effort into raising him to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but he was not here to make a living.
Therefore, after Wang Wen took over the staff, he tried to control the staff as quickly as possible.
At the same time, he has been thinking about what the emperor wants to use him for.
It wasn't until he experienced this morning court that he suddenly became enlightened.
After hearing the emperor's question, Wang Wen sat upright and spoke.
"Your Majesty is aware that this year is the year of the Imperial Guard. Since the Civil War, the imperial court has suffered from a serious shortage of vacancies. A group of officials have been temporarily promoted. Among them, there is a mixed bag of good and bad officials, many of whom are careless. The most serious ones are those with a lax moral character."
"I have drafted the regulations for the inspection of the capital with the ministers and officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and it is expected that they can be implemented within a month or so."
Zhu Qiyu nodded with satisfaction. Wang Wen had indeed done a lot of homework, and it was not in vain that he had put so much effort into letting Wang Wen be the head of the hundred officials.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Qiyu asked.
"The grand plan of the capital inspection is an important matter for the Ministry of Personnel and a major matter for the country. As a heavenly official of the Ministry of Personnel, what do you think about this inspection of the capital?"
After hearing this question, Wang Wen knew that he had guessed correctly. The emperor asked him to be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for the purpose of inspecting the capital.
After cupping his hands, Wang Wen replied.
"Back to Your Majesty, this inspection of the capital is expected to last for nearly three months. It will focus on strict order. Officials of all ministries, courtyards, temples, and prisons in the capital and below the fourth rank, including censors and ministers, are all within the scope of the assessment.
Those who are old and sick, careless, greedy and impetuous will all be deposed and changed."
"After this inspection in Beijing, the officials appointed by each imperial court will be selected in strict accordance with the rules for the selection of civil servants. In principle, no special appointments will be made. If there are vacancies, they will be appointed as appropriate after the spring of next year."
Zhu Qiyu's eyes flashed, and he understood what Wang Wen meant.
I have to say that he took his position very seriously.
He, the official minister, is like a sword!
In the hands of the emperor, there is a sharp knife to eliminate dissidents.
Of course, to put it nicely, it is called rectifying the administration of officials, stabilizing the court, and deposing young people.
In the case of King Zhennan, Zhu Qiyu selected all the important ministers who supported the Supreme Emperor and could speak in the court.
But in addition to these people, including ministers, temple supervisors, Kedao Fengxian, and seventh- to fourth-grade officials, there are also many close confidants promoted by the Supreme Emperor.
The relationships above the court are intricate and complex, and Yang Shan and others have been captured, but the huge network of relationships behind them is still there.
There is no basis for this, so Zhu Qiyu cannot cleanse these people on a large scale.
Moreover, as Wang Wen said, after the Civil War, there were a large number of vacancies in the court.
In order to maintain the normal operation of various yamen, the imperial court promoted many officials in an unusual manner, a mixed bag of good and bad.
Many of them were taken in by people with ulterior motives.
This situation is especially serious in Ke Dao Feng Xian.
In this war, the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate almost became expendable. First, a large number of them were lost in the civil war.
Later, during the battle with Wala, many people were killed while defending the city.
Therefore, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been constantly replacing people.
According to the original rules, the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate must be at least a second-class Jinshi or above.
But in today's science and education system, there are many people who come from supervisors, county magistrates, and even miscellaneous people.
Zhu Qiyu knew how these people got in without even thinking about it.
Therefore, Jingcha is a good opportunity!
The so-called Beijing inspection is a large-scale comprehensive assessment of all officials below the fourth rank in the Gyeonggi area.
In the process of Beijing inspection, large-scale promotions, demotions, and dismissals are extremely common things.
This is exactly Zhu Qiyu's purpose.
Through the Beijing inspection, we eliminated the direct relatives of the British government and Yang Shan and others among the middle and low-level officials, and completely strangled these people with evil intentions in the cradle.
Especially the ethics of science and education must be held tightly.
His first trial after taking the throne next year!
At that time, a large number of fresh blood will flow into the court, and their arrival will just replace the officials who were dismissed because of the Beijing inspection.
Of course, it's not easy.
Zhu Qiyu sighed softly and said.
"Historically, the capital inspection department and the civil service department have become the center of attention for both the government and the public. To rectify the administration of officials, especially to be strict, will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of many courtiers, especially the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Are you prepared, sir?"
Wang Wen stood up and prostrated on the ground, and said with a confident look.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I have received your Majesty's favor and will do my best to live up to your great trust."