What does it mean to go up? Although everyone understood the literal meaning of what the Marquis said, they felt that things were not as simple as they thought.
Even Wang Yuanji had to remind him in a low voice: "Master Hou, I have only been serving as the right minister for three months..."
Han Du nodded and said: "I know that if we follow the usual rules, it is impossible for you to be the Zuo Shilang again, but now you are eager to obey the power. A government office as big as the Ministry of Revenue has many affairs every day, how can it not be without Where is Mr. Zuo?"
Other officials also gradually came back to their senses, ruthless, this person is really ruthless! Luo Ying, Luo Ying, you miscalculated this time. You thought that pretending to be sick would cause trouble for the Marquis of Zhenhai, but you didn't expect that the Marquis of Zhenhai would take the blame and directly take away your power! Moreover, Marquis Zhenhai's reasons were still so upright. The Ministry of Household Affairs was busy with affairs, and he couldn't live without Zuo Shilang for a day.
Yes, even if the Marquis of Zhenhai is not willing to wait, he will take you Luo Ying directly!
In an instant, everyone looked at Zhao Yu with envy. Zhao Yu was originally just a helpless doctor, but now he was about to be promoted to four levels in a row, becoming the third-in-command in the household department. Moreover, as long as Zhao Yu is not a fool, if he takes this opportunity to serve under the Marquis of Zhenhai, he will be very successful in the future.
Everyone was jealous, and soon everyone became excited. In addition to Luo Ying, there were several doctors and principals who did not come to see the Marquis of Zhenhai this time. These were all positions controlled by Luo Ying's cronies in the past. According to the wishes of Marquis Zhenhai, they will all have their share of these good positions. How can they not make them emotional?
They didn't take risks like Zhao Yu, nor did they put in much effort. They were very satisfied to get some benefits from this matter.
"Master Marquis, I have something you don't know whether to ask or not?" Some people were still habitually afraid of Luo Ying's intimidation, so they couldn't help but ask.
Han Du suddenly laughed gently and said, "If you have something to say, it's okay to say it. I can still do what is good."
Follow the good and the good? They really didn't see this.
"I dare to ask Lord Marquis, what should Minister Luo and the others do?"
Han Du frowned when he heard this, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "This has nothing to do with me, I believe the court will make arrangements."
"Arranged by the... imperial court?" The people who asked the questions were stunned and asked in disbelief: "The official doesn't understand what the Marquis means."
Han Du explained patiently: "Since there is no room for them in the Ministry of Revenue, they naturally need to wait for election and obey the court's arrangements. The Ming Dynasty lacked everything, but there was no shortage of people, especially officials. People, do you think yes or no?"
Official to be elected!
Everyone's eyes suddenly showed a look of shock.
The officials to be elected, also called officials to be elected, are generally selected for candidates. Of course, the first choice for candidates is to be a high school Jinshi, but there are only 600 Jinshi candidates every year, and almost all of them are monopolized by the Imperial College and the Academy. It is too difficult for ordinary people to pass the Jinshi exam. Therefore, for the sake of the future of these candidates, the imperial court established a system of selecting officials for the Ministry of Personnel.
And now there is no special discrimination in selecting officials. As long as you are talented and knowledgeable, you can still reach the top of civil servants. Just like Zhan Wei, he was just a scholar, and he didn't even have the title of a civil servant. Just because he fell in the eyes of Lao Zhu, in just a few years, he became the prince Shaobao, the censor of Zuodu, and the official department. Shangshu.
Of course, officials who have been dismissed due to mistakes can also choose to be selected by the Ministry of Personnel. But usually such officials will not choose to enter the election and compete with a group of people who have never been officials, because they cannot afford to lose this person.
When everyone heard what the Marquis said, they understood that the Marquis was going to drive Luo Ying into the dust!
Han Du was very satisfied when he saw the subordinate officials with earth-colored faces and their twitching faces. Giving them a sweet date first and then giving them a warning now seems to have a better effect than burning three fires.
Han Du was sure that after what happened this time, none of these people would dare to defy him. Luo Ying actually dared to show off to himself without asking around. When he didn't have the slightest foundation to go to the Baochao Tribunal, he dared to fire all the officials who wanted to take advantage of him. Are you still playing this trick with yourself now? This is courting death!
Han Du looked towards Wang Yuanji.
Wang Yuanji was suddenly shocked, and he quickly bowed and replied: "I'll take care of it now."
Wang Yuanji has been in the Ministry of Revenue for three months and is already familiar with his colleagues. Han Du's request was nothing to him, but within a moment, he filled in all the positions of those who did not come, and handed the new roster to Han Du.
"Master Marquis, please take a look."
Han Du took it, opened it, and saw the names of Wang Yuanji and Zhao Yu in the front row. He closed the roster and didn't bother to take care of other people's arrangements. Han Du, who was personally managed by Wang Yuanji, could still be trusted.
Han Du stood up, took the roster and clapped it twice in his hand, and said to everyone: "That's it for today. Everyone should perform their duties first and wait for the good news from me."
After saying that, Han Du took the list to the palace and asked to see Zhu Biao.
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Seeing such a huge change in the roster, Zhu Biao couldn't help but ask: "What are you going to do? Do you want to change all the household departments?"
Han Du smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember when I was in charge of the Baochao Collection Department?"
Zhu Biao recalled it for a moment, nodded and said, "I remember that you seemed to have changed the treasure bank transfer case back then."
"I don't think of this strategy, but I don't know why. Every time I take charge of the yamen, someone will jump out to oppose me. I also want to twist everyone into a rope, so that I can have the strength to go to one place. Just do it." Han Du said helplessly.
In fact, from Han Du's perspective, whether it is the Treasurer's Office or the Ministry of Household Officials, as long as they don't go against him or openly confront him, Han Du is still tolerant. Anyway, Han Du didn't think about sitting in an official position for the rest of his life. As long as he was obedient, even if he shared the credit with them, Han Du didn't care.
However, Han Du will never show mercy to those who openly confront him.
Zhu Biao pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, Si Zhuyu is here to carry out the ceremony. I'll just follow you this time."
After speaking, Zhu Biao wrote Zhu Biao on the roster and handed it to the eunuch to take to the Ministry of Personnel for processing.
On the same day, Han Du took back the new appointment of the Ministry of Household Affairs. When he solemnly announced to everyone, the Ministry of Household officials, except Wang Yuanji, were still in shock and dreaming.
Even Zhao Yu was distracted and stood there blankly at a loss.
After Han Du finished reading the new appointment, he smiled at Zhao Yu and said, "Zhao Yu, congratulations. From now on, you will be the right minister of household affairs."
"Congratulations to Master Zhao." "Master Zhao is so lucky!"
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Other officials hurriedly congratulated Zhao Yu. Zhao Yu was talented and academically capable, but he was always targeted by Luo Ying because he was too upright and couldn't stand what Luo Ying did.
Now in everyone's eyes, Zhao Yu becoming the right servant might be a good thing for them. At least they don't have to figure out their boss's preferences and thoughts, they just need to get things done.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your love. I will never give up even if I die!" Zhao Yu didn't know whether to smile or not, and quickly bowed to Han Du.
When others saw Zhao Yu, whom they thought they were familiar with, suddenly became so knowledgeable, a trace of weirdness appeared on their faces. If he had been as knowledgeable as he is now, why would he have been targeted for so many years?
Zhao Yu straightened up and sighed in his heart: He didn't know what he was doing before, it was just that he had different paths and did not work together.
Han Du smiled and waved his hand and said: "Okay, from now on, as long as you work hard for the emperor, you will be worthy of the emperor's trust in you."
"I thank the Emperor for his kindness, and I dare not slack off at all~" Everyone looked happy and bowed towards the palace.
In the next half month, Han Du was immersed in the Ministry of Revenue, finding out the existing tax abuses bit by bit, and then making changes bit by bit.
After coming up with a preliminary plan, Han Du found Wang Yuanji and Zhao Yu.
Throwing the tax plan he conceived in front of the two of them, he said, "You guys take a look at it first. After reading it, we will add it all up to see if there is anything missing."
The two looked at each other and looked at the unknown book in front of them.
Zhao Yu didn't have a comprehensive understanding of Han Du, and he was always a little helpless in front of Han Du.
Finally, Wang Yuanji picked up the book and asked Han Du: "Master Hou, what is this?"
Han Du picked up the teacup and took a sip, feeling that his dry mouth was instantly moisturized.
"These are some changes I have made to the current tax system."
Wang Yuanji was suddenly shocked and couldn't help asking: "Does the Marquis want to change the tax system?"
Zhao Yu also stared at Han Du in shock.
Changing the tax system is easy to say, but it may be more difficult to implement. The tax system of the Ming Dynasty was drawn up by the late emperor himself. How could it be changed at the drop of a hat?
What's more, taxation is related to the stability of the world. If a sudden change causes any turmoil, who can bear the blame?
Han Du nodded and said: "The current taxes mainly come from the people's field taxes, which are too harsh on the people. Such taxes are not a long-term solution."
Well, let’s take a look at Mr.’s eloquent remarks first.
Wang Yuanji doesn't think there is anything wrong with the current taxation, but since Mr. Wang said there is, then there must be. It's just that he himself has limited talent and knowledge and can't see it.
Wang Yuanji opened the booklet. He was stunned at first, then frowned, then became very distressed, then showed a look of sudden realization, and finally his face was full of admiration and shock.
Zhao Yu saw the change in Wang Yuanji's expression, and his curiosity was instantly aroused. Although Wang Yuanji was much younger than him, he came into contact with Wang Yuanji and he sincerely admired Wang Yuanji's talent and learning. What was written in this booklet that could make Wang Yuanji show such an expression?
