Han Du said: "Isn't there a Hanlin waiting for the imperial edict next to the emperor? After all the memorials are drafted, they are handed over to the Hanlin waiting for the imperial edict to be checked one by one. It can not only train the Hanlin waiting for the imperial edict to participate in government affairs, but also prevent the cabinet bachelors from deliberately deposing memorials. .”
Zhu Biao then gradually showed a smile and nodded: "Okay, it is indeed a good idea. You really did not disappoint me."
Han Du bowed slightly: "It is the duty of the minister to be able to share the emperor's worries."
"Okay." Zhu Biao smiled and waved his hand, "I have heard this too many times, and some people say they are willing to do anything for me. If you don't know how to flatter me, don't bother. After all, this is not yours. Good at it.”
Han Du's face suddenly became embarrassed. He didn't expect that he had managed to flatter him once and even slapped the horse's leg.
After thinking about it, Han Du also felt that Zhu Biao was right. After grinding and chirping for a long time, he just opened his mouth to share Zhu Biao's worries. And those masters who are good at this have probably cried bitterly in front of Zhu Biao and expressed that they would go through fire and water for him and die without regrets.
"The cabinet... does have some meaning, but I'm afraid all the officials won't be convinced just by relying on those bachelors." Zhu Biao sighed.
The current status of a bachelor is far inferior to that of later generations. Officials only see one distinction between superior and inferior, and that is based on grade. The university scholar was only at the fifth rank, and when faced with officials of a higher rank, he was almost completely crushed.
Han Du pondered for a while and said: "Grand Scholar is just a title. The emperor can grant it to whomever he wants. Even if it is given to ministers of various ministries, that is okay."
Zhu Biao immediately understood Han Du's plan. Allowing the ministers of various ministries to accommodate bachelors into the cabinet would not only enhance the authority of the cabinet, but also ease the relationship with the officials.
After all, the conflict between the officials and the emperor was that the prime minister was abolished. The officials were dissatisfied with this and deliberately sent many insignificant memorials. But setting up a cabinet now is equivalent to giving all officials hope. Although the position of Grand Scholar is not as powerful as the position of Prime Minister, there is only one Prime Minister, while there can be several Grand Scholars at the same time.
This makes the officials have greater expectations for the Grand Scholar. After all, when there was only one Prime Minister, even the most arrogant person would not think that he would definitely be able to take the position of Prime Minister. But now there are several Grand Scholar positions. Then can I sit down for a while?
"This is a good suggestion," Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction, "Let me think about it again."
After looking at Zhu Biao, Han Du couldn't help but suggest: "The emperor must take care of his dragon body."
"I understand." Zhu Biao nodded, and then asked teasingly: "What? Are you really afraid that I will get sick from exhaustion?"
"Of course." Han Du said seriously with a serious face: "Whatever the emperor decides, I dare not overstep. But for the sake of my sister, I have to remind the emperor to take care of the dragon body."
Zhu Biao thought of Han Jingyun, tenderness flashed in his eyes. After a while, he sighed: "I understand, you can go back first."
"I leave." Han Du left without any hesitation. I have said what I need to say, and the rest is up to Zhu Biao to decide.
...
Since discussing the establishment of a cabinet with Zhu Biao, Han Du has been paying attention to the trends in the court. However, after waiting for a month, Zhu Biao did not see any move to establish a cabinet.
After thinking about it, Han Du stopped paying attention and focused his energy on the academy.
One day, after Han Du listened to the nine academy gentlemen's reports on last month's affairs and some matters that needed Han Du's review, Han Du read the matters one by one, signed the order and name, and handed it over to them for handling.
What originally took a month to deal with, Han Du only took half a day to deal with it. "Okay, you go back."
Han Du waved his hands and sent everyone away.
"Sir, students will be excused."
Han Du held the teapot in one hand, took a sip happily, and nodded slightly.
The study suddenly became quiet, and Han Du closed his eyes and enjoyed the tranquility.
Suddenly, Han Du heard the sound of Gazi opening the door. Before he even opened his eyes, he frowned and said, "Didn't I tell you to go back? Why, is there anything else?"
Han Du opened his eyes with some dissatisfaction, but suddenly he stood up.
He was so shocked that the teapot in his hand almost broke, "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
The person who came was none other than Zhu Biao, followed by Wang Yue. Only he could open the door of Han Du's study at will. Those nine people just now would not have the courage at all.
Zhu Biao smiled and walked to Han Du's chair and sat down, "I'm also curious about how you manage this academy, so I came to take a look."
"Oh?" Han Du was slightly startled, "Did the Emperor come already?"
Zhu Biao nodded.
Han Du immediately understood. This meant that he had seen the scene where he and several people were discussing academy affairs from beginning to end?
"???????????????What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Biao let out a long breath and said with great emotion: "Very good, it opened my eyes."
Indeed, before this, Zhu Biao had never thought that Han Du could handle the affairs of such a large academy within half a day.
Of course, this is also due to Handu's complete delegation of power. Even if the imperial court sets up an in-house service, it is impossible to be as ambitious as Han Du, but it is enough to show that leaving chores to the people below can indeed greatly reduce the matters that need to be handled by him personally.
"What should the emperor do?" Han Du asked curiously.
Zhu Biao smiled slightly and said: "You are right. In terms of diligence, I am indeed not as good as my father."
"An inch is short and a foot is long. The emperor does not need to care. As long as the Ming Dynasty can prosper, the spirit of the late emperor in heaven will also feel gratified." Han Du comforted.
Zhu Biao took a deep breath and looked at Han Du emotionally: "You are right, I am indeed inferior to my father, but as long as I can protect the Ming Dynasty, I will not be embarrassed to see my father."
Isn't this... a bit serious? Han Du looked at Zhu Biao in surprise, wondering why he sighed like this.
Zhu Biao calmed down, patted Han Du on the shoulder with a smile, and then walked out of the study without saying a word.
"I... send you to your Majesty."
...
When Han Du returned home at night, he heard from An Qing: "Husband, a decree came from the palace today, asking you to attend the morning court tomorrow."
After An Qing finished speaking, he looked at Han Du carefully. Because he knew that Han Du was extremely resistant to morning court and was not willing to get up so early at all.
Han Du suddenly thought of Zhu Biao's visit to the academy today, and his heart moved. He was keenly aware that Zhu Biao might announce the establishment of a cabinet in the morning tomorrow morning.
He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
"Huh?" An Qing looked at Han Du with wide eyes, wondering why he reacted like this.
Han Du smiled and didn't explain anything.
Since Han Du was going to court in the morning, An Qing asked the maid to prepare Han Du's ducal court uniform in advance and remember that it was time to go to court.
When the time came, Han Du was woken up by the maid. Han Du frowned, but the ninja did not get angry. He reluctantly got up from the bed and let the maid play with him in a daze to put on the court clothes.
After arriving at Fengtian Hall, Han Du gradually came to his senses.
"Your Majesty, here you come~" Wang Yue's sharp voice spread throughout the hall.
"I pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live my Emperor! Long live the Emperor~"
Zhu Biao walked to the dragon chair step by step and sat down. He raised his hand and said, "My dearest friends, please stay flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After the ministers expressed their gratitude, they all stood up.
When Zhu Biao saw Han Du standing at the front on the left, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Wang Yue, who was supposed to stand up and shout, "There's something going on," today was like a piece of wood, standing quietly with his head down and motionless.
Seeing the confusion among the ministers, Zhu Biao smiled and said, "I have something to discuss today with all my dear friends."
Except for Han Du who already knew, the other ministers looked at each other, bowed and said: "I will listen to the holy will."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly, first praising Lao Zhu's achievements with great admiration, and then said that his talents were not as good as Lao Zhu's. Finally, in the eyes of the ministers who were looking forward to it, he spoke about the establishment of a cabinet.
cabinet!
Although this name sounds very unfamiliar, isn't this the Zhongshu Province? The ministers never expected that the emperor would reopen Zhongshu Province, and they all became extremely excited.
In the end, it was discovered that there was no prime minister in the cabinet, and it was not something that could be decided by just one person. Even the first assistant grandmaster only coordinated the cabinet in name only, and had no advantage over other grandmasters in terms of rank. Moreover, all bachelors can meet the emperor alone.
But this did not make the ministers disappointed, but made them overjoyed. Just as Han Du guessed, although the bachelor's degree is not as powerful as the prime minister, it is better than having more positions. As long as you work hard, everyone has a chance.
After taking a sip of ginseng tea, Zhu Biao said calmly: "If you have no objections to the establishment of a cabinet, I will issue an edict."
"My Holy Emperor! I have no objections!"
In particular, the ministers of various ministries were the first to express their stance. They are the ones with the best chance of joining the cabinet. How could they object now?
Not even the officials behind him objected. Although they have not yet had the chance to join the cabinet, who knows what will happen in the future? What if they also join the cabinet one day?
"Okay, then the matter is settled." Zhu Biao nodded, and then said to Wang Yue: "Let's start the morning court."
Wang Yue immediately stood up and shouted: "If you have something to do, please leave the court if there is nothing to do~"
Establishing a cabinet is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Even with the concerted support of all officials, there are still too many things that need to be done during the period.
Han Du paid no attention to this.
The New Year is approaching, and students in the academy are also allowed to take a break. Han Du didn't need to go to the academy anymore. The cold winter weather made him lose energy all day long, so he stayed at home.
"Auspicious snow heralds a good harvest~" Han Du stood in the corridor and stretched out his hand to catch the falling snowflakes.
An Qing on the side suddenly smiled and said: "Yes, this year is really a good year for the Ming Dynasty. My husband cleared the grassland and made the border of the Ming Dynasty completely stable. The emperor also ordered a three-day curfew during the Chinese New Year. In this way, celebrate!"
"Really? Then let's go out and take a closer look." Han Du said with a smile as his mouth turned white.
But I sighed slightly in my heart, wondering if such a good year would happen again next year. For some reason, Han Du always felt that Timur would not give up so easily.
Timur's envoy is now quiet, but Handu always feels like a storm is coming.
