Xiao Yi ignored the commotion in the court, and did not reply to the admonitions of the old ministers. Instead, he directly called: "Xuan Yong'an County Wang Yueshan and Grand Tutor Zhang Jiuling are here to see you!"
As soon as this statement came out, the court was in an uproar.
Wang Yueshan of Yong'an County, who has not been out for a long time, and Grand Tutor Zhang Jiuling, are here today too?
His Royal Highness is determined to abolish the position of Prime Minister!
Yueshan, who was dressed in the official robes of a county prince, had white hair and beard. He didn't look like a warrior, but like an immortal.
Zhang Jiuling, who was dressed in the official robe of a grand master, also had silver hair. His eyesight was actually not very good, and he walked a little slowly.
When the two of them walked in, they both bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, please greet me."
Xiao Yi hurriedly said: "Please get up quickly, someone comes, give me a seat!"
Yue Shan and Zhang Jiuling are the only people in Daqian who can be given seats in the Xuanzheng Hall, where they can sit and discuss matters.
After the two of them sat down, Xiao Yi looked calm and said: "The rebellion of Li Thief has been put down, but the impact brought by Li Thief is still very great. Such great success has led to the imperial taxation policy being abandoned for a long time, and now it has been This aroused the anger of all the people. In addition, the drought in Longyou Road could not be quelled, so that millions of people were displaced and their families were destroyed. Daqian State Zuo was also in danger. It was even more serious. The capital was in extreme danger last night. It was slightly uncomfortable. Be careful, the general may fall into the hands of Thief Li from now on, the harm caused by such a treacherous act is really too great."
The reason why Gu made this suggestion was not just a whim. What is the so-called ancestral law and ancestral system? However, can the Zhou system of the Great Zhou Dynasty continue forever? "
"Not to mention, the system of the Three Officials and Nine Ministers, the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System, the Three Provinces and Six Ministries, and the imperial examination in the Sui Dynasty has been updated all the time."
"Different dynasties, different eras, different situations at home and abroad, and different policies implemented."
"Not to mention Shang Yang's reforms to strengthen the Qin Dynasty, Dong Zhongshu's proposal to depose hundreds of schools of thought and only respect Confucianism, and the Sui Dynasty's opening of imperial examinations."
“Forefathers planted trees for future generations to enjoy.”
"However, we cannot be blindly conservative and dare not innovate because of the current situation and national conditions."
"The position of prime minister is originally meant to be the head of a hundred officials, with the function of assisting the emperor in managing all military and state affairs. It is the so-called "in charge of the prime minister and the emperor, and his assistant in all matters." "
"Of course, without the prime minister, the officials will not be able to assist the emperor, govern the world, and assist Wan Ji?"
When the ministers heard this, they were slightly shocked.
Zhang Jiuling responded: "I believe that the post of prime minister should not be established. An incompetent general will tire out the three armies, and an incompetent prime minister will overthrow the dynasty."
"Now Thief Li is a lesson learned from the past. The traitors are powerful, the ministers are strong and the king is weak. It is difficult for officials to remonstrate, to complain about suffering, and to redress grievances. Not to mention that the corrupt officials in this place are running rampant without knowing it. .”
"There is no prime minister, the prince directly consults the six ministries, and there is a royal censor station and a royal guard to supervise all officials. It is not a bad idea to give it a try."
"If it doesn't work, think of another way."
“The system is what people want and it is what people use.”
"People cannot be controlled by the system."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the ministers present were dull. Why did this Grand Tutor suddenly seem to be a different person?
Then, Yue Shan also stood up.
Last night, after Xiao Yi arranged everything, he talked about his plans and explained his thoughts briefly and concisely.
Because he is older and cannot stay up late.
After hearing Xiao Yi's idea of abolishing the position of prime minister, Yue Shan could not calm down for a long time.
yes.
The system is dead, but people are alive.
Since the official position of prime minister is very harmful, why can't it be abolished directly?
Yue Shan also had the same reason and chose to support it.
All the officials in the court bowed their heads and were speechless.
Abolish the post of Prime Minister.
It's a done deal.
The people of Li Linfu's faction have been taken to the Dali Temple's prison for guarding, and there are already some officials missing from the court.
Now it has not been replenished in time.
Therefore, the power of Xiao Yi, the prince who oversees the country, is actually very great, and he can almost say it.
Now we have the support of Yue Shan and Zhang Jiuling.
Who dares to object?
Xiao Yi pretended to ponder for a while and said: "In this case, there will no longer be a prime minister. The ministers will recommend talents to fill the official offices of various young officials."
Xiao Yi's meaning is very clear.
"I don't want you to feel it, I want me to feel it!"
This is also a qualified skill for a mature emperor. He cannot be like Chongzhen, who was fooled around by civil servants and changed his first and second assistants too frequently. In the end, he could hit several cabinet bachelors with a brick in the government and the public.
This in itself shows that the emperor has no independent opinion and just comes up with whatever he wants.
Xiao Yi had already begun to cultivate his own eyes, including the Dongchang of the Three Treasures Eunuch, the Jinyi Guards of Lu Ming, Fang Xuan of the Yushitai, and then, in fact, the guards and retainers of the East Palace.
Only with iron and blood can we truly achieve comprehensive reform and sail the big ship of Daqian.
Xiao Yi continued: "Dai Qing, the Minister of Household Affairs, has the talent to manage affairs. He has made great achievements in quelling the chaos. He should be commended and rewarded..."
Without the Prime Minister, there is no Zhongshu Province.
The minister of household affairs is a third-grade official.
And the second grade above is gone.
The third rank of the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance will also be promoted by one liter.
In this way, position and title level can be considered equal.
Dai Guang handed over his hand to thank him.
"Di Qing, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, knows the laws and regulations, and understands the government orders. He can be a bachelor of Dongge. He can predict the affairs of the government and still handle the affairs of the department. He has made great contributions in quelling the chaos and will be rewarded..."
Di Yan left the class and handed over his hands to thank him.
After a round of rewards.
Then hundreds of officials began to testify.
Everyone began to forget that Li Linfu rebelled last night, and just now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince abolished the official position of Prime Minister.
The final list was finalized after discussion.
…
Inside the Tianlao of Dali Temple.
Li Linfu, who was wearing prison uniform, kept coughing.
After being taken in last night, I put on this prison uniform and lived in a dark and damp cell.
Without floor heating, no incense, no one to warm the feet, no brocade quilt, plus, after experiencing a huge ups and downs, people can't sleep.
Breathing in the stench inside the cell made Li Linfu extremely uncomfortable.
"Squeak."
The gatekeeper of the prison opened.
There were voices, and pleading.
When someone saw Li Linfu, who was disheveled and mentally weak, he lay directly on the iron fence and spat at him.
"Pooh!"
"I was so blind that I followed you, an old thief. I really regret it!"
Someone quickly followed suit.
For a while.
They were pleading and frightened, but they turned into like rabid dogs.
He screamed wildly at Li Linfu.
All the ugly things were said.
Li Linfu never thought that the person who had knelt down to him in the past would become like this now.
But he didn't raise his head to see who was scolding him, and he didn't grit his teeth. He just closed his eyes and sat on the wet and smelly straw, as if he was not Li Linfu who was being scolded.
