Zhan Hui was a scholar in the fifteenth year of Hongwu and was appointed as the censor of the supervisory capital in October.
In June of the 16th year of Hongwu's reign, he was appointed as the censor of Zuoqiandu, and in October of the 16th year of his reign, he was appointed as the actual professor.
In the first month of the seventeenth year, he was promoted to Zuo Du Yushi, the highest official of the Supervisory Council. In June of the twenty-third year of Hongwu, he concurrently served as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
This resume, even among all dynasties and generations, is absolutely invincible and can be said to be a meteoric rise.
It can be said that he is the celebrity in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. In just over a year, he was promoted from the seventh rank to the second rank. Such a speed of promotion, and he was only a scholar, was almost an exceptional promotion all the way.
The Ministry of Personnel, the head of the six departments, is responsible for the appointment and dismissal of officials all over the world.
There are four Qing official divisions: literary selection, seal inspection, merit examination, and merit examination.
Department of Literature and Selection: Responsible for the promotion and transfer of officials.
Department of Conferment Verification: In charge of matters such as conferring titles, hereditary ancestral favor, commendations, and gifts.
Jixunsi: In charge of government affairs such as rank, roster, death, and support.
Department of Examination: Responsible for the government affairs of assessment, promotion and dismissal of officials.
It can be seen that all officials in the Ming Dynasty, even nobles, have a very deep relationship with the Ministry of Personnel.
Now that there is no prime minister, the Minister of Civil Affairs can be said to be the most authoritative minister in the entire Ming Dynasty.
Zhan Hui's father, Zhan Tong, was once the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Logically speaking, there is no reason for Zhu Yuanzhang to let both his father and son serve in such an important department. This would greatly affect the appointment and dismissal of officials.
If a father and a son are nepotistic, wouldn't they be able to win over officials and exert power over the government and the opposition?
With Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicious character, such a situation is simply a miracle in today's Ming Dynasty.
However, in fact, this has a lot to do with the political leanings of Zhan Hui and his son.
Zhan Hui is also known as the cruel official.
In terms of personality, he especially likes heavy punishment, and he is also relatively small-minded.
When Zhan Hui's colleague Ling Han was promoted to be the censor of the right capital, Zhan Hui was the censor of the left capital. They had different opinions. Ling Han often criticized Zhan Hui in person, making it difficult for him to step down. Zhan Hui held a grudge.
Later, Ling Han was impeached by Zhan Hui and demoted to the position of censor of Zuo Qiandu. Later, Zhu Yuanzhang took pity on Ling Han's age and gave Ling Han permission to return to his hometown.
With this kind of character, Zhan Hui has few friends, and because he has really good abilities, he is favored by Zhu Yuanzhang.
But later he was killed by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Lan Yugu in history, Zhu Yuanzhang appointed the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen and the official minister Zhan Hui to interrogate Lan Yu. Lan Yu refused to accept it, and Zhan Hui reprimanded him: "Tell the truth quickly, don't implicate others in vain." '
Lan Yu shouted that Zhan Hui was his party member, and the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen immediately ordered Zhan Hui to be taken down, and was subsequently executed.
In fact, Lan Yu really didn't say this sentence.
Zhu Yunqi, who had only been working for a year at that time, could not kill him at will as the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Zhu Yunwen himself is not a murderous person. After all, he grew up under the influence of Confucian culture. Even if he wanted to get Zhan Hui, he would at most be dismissed from his post and would not kill people.
Behind this, it was naturally Zhu Yuanzhang's instruction.
But everything that happened next has nothing to do with the current Zhan Hui.
Zhan Hui came home from get off work and was drinking tea and reading in his yard.
"Master, this is new tea from my hometown. It was specially sent here by the clan elders." The housekeeper led his servants and came over with a big box to report.
Zhan Hui put down the book and frowned: "Didn't I say not to do so much in the future?"
Of course, Zhan Hui knew the meaning of the people in his hometown. Every time new tea was released, he would send it in large quantities.
Even though Zhan Hui does like to drink tea from his hometown, the tea sent to him now can hardly be filled at home.
"Let the tribesman who delivers the tea tell you something. I am not a person who has forgotten his roots, and I will not do this. If there is new tea, there is no need to have so much, just a few kilograms will be enough." Zhan Hui ordered.
The housekeeper nodded quickly, asked his servants to send the tea to the warehouse, and then went out to explain.
Seeing this, Zhan Hui continued reading.
In ancient times, officials like Zhan Hui actually did not have any entertainment activities themselves. No matter what level of officials they were, they basically just studied when they went home.
Reading is my only pastime.
Just when Zhan Hui was sinking into the reading atmosphere, a loud noise came from the front yard, which suddenly interrupted Zhan Hui's interest.
The housekeeper also hurried over.
"Master, master, it's not good, something serious is going to happen."
Being interrupted, Zhan Hui became angry: "What's going on in the front yard? It's so noisy."
"It's Duke Liang, he, he's bringing..."
Peng!
Before the butler finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared behind the butler and kicked him in the back, knocking him to the ground.
Zhan Hui looked and saw that it was Liang Guogong Lan Yu.
"Mr. Liang Guo, what are you doing? Who gave you the courage to make trouble in my residence? Why don't you leave quickly?"
Seeing this, Zhan Hui stood up and yelled loudly.
Others are afraid of Lan Yu, but he is not.
As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Lan Yu is his enemy, especially the appointment, removal and impeachment of officials related to Lan Yu.
It has always been Zhan Hui's focus.
"I have long disliked you. Now that you touch my brother, I want you to look good!"
As soon as the words fell, Lan Yu rushed forward with more than a dozen brothers.
Zhan Hui, a scholar, had no chance to resist.
.......
In Suzhou City.
Lan Tian was in the security office, looking at the hundreds of brothers under his command, feeling quite satisfied.
"Brothers, this is the first day for you and me to take office. Today is a happy day. I have set up a banquet. Let's have a good meal at the best restaurant in Suzhou today."
"Starting from tomorrow, everyone will officially settle down in Suzhou City. I will say it first. Everything must be done in accordance with the requirements of our Public Security Department."
"Let me tell you something. Regarding the operational requirements and regulations of our Public Security Department, these are all decided by the current Highness Changsun personally."
"As the first batch of veterans to retire from the army, we naturally have to set an example for the brothers who come later."
"If anyone dares to act by virtue of his or her status and seek personal gain, he or she will harm the foundation of our Ming Dynasty. I will not allow any mercy at all."
Lan Tian, wearing Wusha on his head and official uniform, stood in the lobby and said loudly.
As soon as these words came out, those who followed him, those who retired and took on the role of government servants, cheered loudly.
Whether it is the Public Security Bureau, the official uniforms of the Public Security Department, or the clothes of the government officials, they have all undergone some transformation.
In particular, Lantian's official uniform is different from other officials' long-sleeved and wide-sleeved uniforms. Instead, it is tighter and more similar to military uniforms, making it easier for the hands and feet.
Including the costumes of the government officials, there have also been great changes, becoming much simpler.
As the nephew of Lan Yu, Duke of Liang, Lan Tian obviously had a very deep background in the Ming Dynasty.
After entering Suzhou City, he directly took the military power from the magistrate's hands without any scruples.
Of course, as the prefect of Suzhou, Yang Youwen had no intention of resisting and the handover was carried out smoothly.
After a few days, Suzhou City was already controlled by Lantian.
However, in the past few days, nothing seemed to be happening in the entire city.
"What's going on? Is the city of Suzhou so peaceful? There isn't even a single citizen who complains. Everyone is so peaceful."
Lan Tian said unhappily.
The so-called three things to do when a new official takes office, let alone the newly established Public Security Department, urgently needs to do something to confirm its prestige.
However, the security in the entire city of Suzhou seems to have become extremely good.
Not even petty theft happened, and everything in Fangshi was peaceful.
There are not even gangsters to be seen on the streets. Some of the local gangs that bully and dominate the market are all keeping to themselves.
"Sir, according to my official, it seems that the wealthy families in Suzhou City have deliberately made it look like this."
Deputy Commander Wang Ming said.
Wang Ming was also a general under Lan Yu before, and this time he came with Lan Tian.
"Hmph, if the people don't fight with the officials, they really think that I am a vegetarian. Do you think that if you press down everything, I will be unable to do anything to you?"
"Deputy Commander Wang, say hello to the brothers. First, find out the details of the leading big family in the city, and then find someone who is blind and arrange for the people to file a complaint directly."
"I don't believe it. How can this be so difficult for me?"
Lantian said with a cold snort.
After all, he was once a street bully in the capital, and he used some tricks that were not too familiar.
Wang Ming was a little hesitant when he heard this, and said: "Sir, the regulations regarding the Public Security Department are all set by His Highness Changsun. This..."
Currently in the military, everyone admires and is grateful to His Highness Changsun.
Because of the existence of the Sheriff's Department, it means that many veterans have the possibility of resettlement security after retirement.
Although he was a small government servant, he was still eating from the government, so he would not be impoverished, nor would he have to fight for half his life, and end up having to dig in the soil for food.
Therefore, Wang Ming really memorized all the regulations set by His Highness Changsun himself.
Lan Tian was not angry when he heard Wang Ming's hesitation, but explained: "Don't be too accepting of death. When I came here, my uncle taught me that I must completely control the forces in Suzhou City. .”
"On this point, my uncle Liang Guogong specifically asked His Highness Changsun for advice. Although His Highness Changsun didn't say it clearly, his meaning is that in extraordinary times, extraordinary things must be done."
"That way, you understand."
When Wang Ming heard this, he immediately replied: "I understand, I will make arrangements immediately."
Suzhou magistrate's office.
Yang Youwen feels a lot more deserted recently.
Because of the transfer of military power, many government officials now have to go to the Public Security Department to report to duty.
Naturally, there were fewer people at the prefect's Yamen.
While Yang Youwen was handling government affairs, General Judge Xu Zhen arrived.
"Xu Tongpan, how are you? There has been some movement at the Public Security Department recently. It has been three days. Except for a big banquet that day, there seems to be no movement at all."
When Yang Youwen saw Xu Zhen, he put down his government documents and asked quickly.
The changes brought about by the Sheriff's Department are currently their biggest concern.
In this aspect, Xu Zhen, as a general judge, obviously has more opportunities to contact him.
Xu Zhen replied: "The big families in the city have united with several chambers of commerce, including those gangs, and it seems that they have all reached an agreement, but they just don't want to give the Sheriff's Department a chance."
"It seems that they are determined to confront the Sheriff's Department. Now, they are like poisonous snakes, wanting to find out the details of the Sheriff's Department and then deliver a fatal blow."
Hearing this, Yang Youwen smiled.
He said disdainfully: "These people have been treated like this by Your Majesty. They are really not afraid of death. This was personally arranged by His Highness Changsun. These people don't understand. This has caused a particularly big commotion among the military households and the army." focus on."
"Friends in the capital sent me news. It is said that His Highness Changsun intends to select a considerable number of people from the military households who have been disarmed and returned to work to join the Public Security Department."
"Haha, that's it. The hearts of the military households were directly taken away by His Highness Changsun. All those who tried to resist were just using their own hands as a chariot and overestimating their own capabilities."
As Yang Youwen came from the capital, he obviously knew more inside information.
Therefore, when Lantian arrived at Suzhou City, they had no intention of blocking them and quickly cooperated to complete the handover of military power.
Xu Zhen obviously had much less information, and had no idea about the information at all.
The remaining large households in Suzhou City obviously have no options in the capital.
"In this case, my lord, it is almost impossible for these big businesses and chambers of commerce to confront the Sheriff's Department. It is just a matter of time."
Xu Zhen said in shock.
Yang Youwen nodded lightly, then pondered for a moment, and then said: "Even the Public Security Department cannot say that it will kill all the big businesses and chambers of commerce. After all, it is still partly to scare the monkeys."
"This is also an opportunity for us. "
"Xu Tongpan, I would like to trouble you again. Go to a few people who have a good relationship with us and reveal what I just said to them so that they know what's going on."
"The left and right are also going to pass. Let's take this opportunity to show our good will first."
"After these large merchants have negotiated, take my invitation to the Public Security Bureau. I will host a banquet and invite Commander Lantian and these large merchants to have a good talk together."
"If my guess is correct, His Highness Changsun arranged for the Public Security Department to come over to take charge. He certainly did not want to damage the prosperity of Suzhou Mansion too much. It is very likely that there will be some support in other aspects."
Yang Youwen said thoughtfully.
After the documents regarding the Sheriff's Department were issued, he initially believed, like others, that the main purpose was to decentralize power.
But when I thought about it more carefully, I found that there was more to it than just decentralization.
The arrangement for veterans to retire has allowed His Highness Changsun to be recognized by almost all soldiers in the army.
And these soldiers who have benefited will definitely give strong support and support to His Highness Changsun when they get to the local level.
Naturally, Yang Youwen also had a copy of the document regarding the regulations of the Public Security Department. In his opinion, the requirements contained in it were completely benevolent and righteous.
One of the key points is the improvement of the prison of the Public Security Department. The change from the dungeon to the prison shocked even Yang Youwen.
It should be noted that the current cells are extremely dark, with almost no light.
The new cells in the near future will be like a manor, with a large enough space, and even the requirements for the cells are almost the same as those of ordinary people.
It was from this aspect that Yang Youwen saw the benevolence of His Highness Changsun.
Therefore, His Highness Changsun will never completely destroy the Suzhou Prefecture to stabilize the Public Security Department.
