Zhang Huaichang did not discuss the details of the negotiations between the imperial court and Nanjing with Feng Ziying. Perhaps he felt that the conditions were not yet mature, or he felt that Feng Ziying could know about it from Qi Yongtai. In short, he did not elaborate.
However, Feng Ziying could still hear some information from the other party's words. The struggle for prime ministerial power and imperial power was undoubtedly the highlight. The emperor's power to dissolve the cabinet or remove the chief minister or even the cabinet elder was the key. The Zhou Dynasty followed the previous Ming Dynasty, but it was not consistent.
This chief auxiliary is usually the result of a compromise between scholars from various factions in the DPRK and China, such as Jiangnan scholars, Beidi scholars and Huguang scholars. It also includes some scholars who are not from these three places but come from the southwest or Guangdong and Guangxi, but have great influence in the government and the opposition. After thorough deliberation and compromise, the influential scholar leaders reached a consensus and recommended them to the emperor. The emperor ordered them to serve as the chief minister, and then the chief minister recommended cabinet ministers to the cabinet based on the original deliberations.
If the chief minister does not change but only adds or replaces cabinet ministers, then it usually needs to be done through communication, mainly between the cabinet ministers and the six ministers, now the seven ministers, plus the imperial censors. Discuss and finally decide on the candidate.
This is almost a simplified version of Tingtiao, except that it is more coordinated through consultation and led by the chief minister.
The six ministers and ministers, as well as the chief envoys and inspectors of various provinces, basically followed this model.
In other words, civil servants of third rank and above must conduct court recommendation consultations according to this model, and then report it to the emperor, who will issue an order and then be confirmed by the Ministry of Personnel.
However, the emperor's ruling power is a game between imperial power and power.
Theoretically, the emperor can veto the results of court nominations, but in the Zhou dynasty, there were only a handful of times when the veto was not in line with the emperor's wishes. Both occurred in the early years of Emperor Yuanxi, and one was because the candidate was seriously ill. He took the initiative to resign. Once the scholars insisted, he was eventually appointed. However, due to the disagreement between the chief minister and the emperor, the operation was not smooth. In the end, the chief minister resigned voluntarily and changed his position two years later.
Therefore, in terms of adhering to the imperial recommendation system, the scholars of the Great Zhou Dynasty still maintained relatively well, and the successive emperors basically gave them enough respect. However, this was true for the chief ministers, but not for other cabinet ministers and third-rank officials.
The emperor has greater discretionary power over the ministers confirmed by the court. He can veto, or propose a replacement, or even directly propose the candidate he likes. This is the core of the struggle for imperial power, and no one is willing to give in easily.
As for the power of appointing and removing officials of the third rank, the emperor can have some opinions and suggestions of his own, and he can also propose some of his own candidates. The civil servants will also consider them and make compromises in the court selection. On this point, everyone still agrees. If you can grasp this scale well, as long as the relationship between the chief minister and the emperor is not too tense, it can basically end harmoniously.
Taking the Yonglong Dynasty as an example, Shen had always recommended Ye Xianggao to become an official. Scholars and civil servants also had the same opinion, and Emperor Yonglong could only approve it.
However, during the recruitment of cabinet ministers, Emperor Yonglong once wanted to let Zhang Jingqiu join the cabinet, but Ye Xianggao disagreed. Later, Emperor Yonglong could only retreat and recognized Li Sancai.
Another example is that Zhang Jingqiu was first transferred to the Ministry of War as Zuo Shilang, and later became Minister. In fact, the cabinet did not approve it. However, Emperor Yonglong strongly pushed for it, and the cabinet compromised. Gu Bingqian was appointed Minister of Rites, Ye Xianggao and Qi Yongtai. Others were also firmly opposed to it, but in the end
Emperor Yonglong's wish was fulfilled.
Therefore, the imperial power game shown through the imperial recommendation system has been constantly changing according to the emperor's prestige and reign, the authority of the chief ministers, and the degree of unity among the scholars.
Motoharu enjoyed the situation of saying this while cuddling with his lover, and the topic he talked about was "inside" information that could not be heard outside.
"Then our father's side should continue to fight?" Yuan Chun's charming eyes were like silk, his plump face rested under Feng Ziying's chin, and he raised his head and asked.
"The fight must continue. The imperial court has not called for a truce. However, how to fight and how intense the war will be may require detailed analysis of specific issues. Naturally, my father will make the decision based on the battlefield situation. But Niu and Sun have won over your uncle. The support can stabilize the war situation for the time being. The imperial court did not have any spare capacity to mobilize other armies for a while.
As the team moves south, northern Shanxi and Liaodong are being harassed by foreign enemies and internal troubles, so the situation seems to be dragging on like this for a short time. "
Feng Ziying also analyzed that unless Yuan Keli could quickly solve the chaos in Shanxi, freeing up Ma Jinbao's Guyuan Army and several Shaanxi Guards to march eastward to South Zhili to support his father's Northwest Army, and his father was willing to go all out to Fight across the Yangtze River, otherwise the battle will have to drag on for a while.
Another variable here is Chen Jixian, but this guy obviously enjoys this kind of having both sides, but as time goes by and the situation changes, it remains to be seen what will happen to him as a wallflower.
"How is the situation in the palace?" After talking about the external affairs, Feng Ziying also wanted to pay attention to the situation inside the palace. In fact, Zhou Peisheng had already revealed a lot to Feng Ziying, but Feng Ziying still had to show her concern for Yuanchun, so that it was consistent. Lover's attitude.
"It's not good. Both Mei Yuexi and Guo Qinjun were like crazy, moving around, making troubles inside and outside the palace. Xu Junru seemed to be desperate, but she didn't make much trouble. Su Lingyao also refused to give up. Zhang Qi Zhang Ji and the two are also running around outside, but who will pay attention to him now?
They? Yuanchun leaned comfortably against his lover's arms, with his eyes half-closed and his cheeks flushed. "The negotiations between the imperial court and Nanjing were still rumored, but everyone in the palace believed them, so the popularity disappeared all of a sudden. It was a bit The chaos even affected the Third Guards. When I came out of the palace, I just said hello and came out. In the past, I had to ask questions, but this time I didn’t even ask."
"Su Lingyao, Mei Yuexi and Guo Qinjun didn't come to make things difficult for you, right?" Feng Ziying lovingly supported Yuanchun's round and smooth naked buttocks, making the two squeeze closer.
"During the time when you left, Su Lingyao seemed to have noticed that Guo Qinyun and I were getting a little close, and was not very happy. She came to make things difficult for her twice, and then she was busy fighting with Guo Qinyun. I I was happy to hide aside and relax. Mei Yue Xi didn’t come to do anything, and there was even a sense of friendship and goodwill. I didn’t dare to get involved, so I kept a calm attitude..."
"Well, that's it, let them go dog-eat-dog. These people don't even think about it. Who will succeed the emperor can be decided by a few women in the palace.
of? If you don't have that kind of energy, it's better to win the power of the princes and girls of Chaoda Jue in the palace, and then serve a little favor from the princes in the court, and maybe add some points to their sons, fighting and fighting like this , it only increases the sense of evil and will only make things worse. "
Feng Ziying said it in an understatement. "Then you mean that the negotiations with Nanjing will not succeed, and Prince Yitada will have no chance?" Motoharu asked curiously.
"That's not to say. If Prince Yoshitaka is willing to accept the "harsh" conditions of the court princes, it is not without hope.
However, Prince Yi Zhong is definitely not willing to be a puppet. This depends on how long he and Niu Jizong, Sun Shaozu and Wang Ziteng behind him can persist, and how determined he is. He must consider that once the situation in the court improves, he will The outcome is completely hopeless. If you accept the conditions of the DPRK and China, you may have a chance to get it back in the future. Even if he fails, he still has his son. Of course, his son may not have the chance to succeed..."
Feng Ziying's words shocked Yuanchun, "Ah, Prince Yi Zhong has become the emperor, why can't his eldest son succeed to the throne in the future?"
"It's too complicated here. Who said that after he became the emperor, his son would definitely be able to become the emperor? Isn't it the same for the current emperor? Besides, if the princes in the court feel that they owe the current emperor, how can Prince Yohitada be the emperor? Emperor Nian, if he dies, will the throne be returned to the current emperor’s son? Or what if Prince Yitada’s crown prince dies and the other sons don’t like it?”
Yuanchun was dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.
In this way, wouldn't it mean that the throne is completely controlled by the important officials of the court? What's the point of being an emperor?
Feng Ziying didn't think there was anything wrong with it. It's not uncommon for powerful ministers to be in power. Earlier, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Sima Yi, Wang Dun and Wang Dao of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and even Huan Wen, even Yang Tinghe of the Ming Dynasty in the previous life could still decide who would join. Successor to the Great Unification?
Of course, the Great Zhou Dynasty is still a little different now. It is not that one powerful minister can monopolize the power of the prime minister, but a huge group of civil servants who want to control the government and compete with the imperial power. But now this situation
Obviously, the imperial power cannot compete with the civil officials and can only give in and compromise. Of course, it does not rule out that in the future, a wise and powerful emperor will succeed and alienate the civil servants, or use military men to suppress the civil servants and regain the power that belongs to the emperor. This requires It depends on their own magical powers.
Seeing Yuanchun's unbelievable look, Feng Ziying straightened up and hugged the charming girl tighter, "Okay, okay, you don't have to worry about these things. Anyway, so do I. As a member of the civil servants, but under the current situation, the imperial power obviously cannot compete with the civil servants and can only give in and compromise. Of course, it does not rule out that a wise and powerful emperor will succeed to the throne in the future, and he can alienate the civil servants or use military men to Suppressing civil servants and taking back the power that belongs to the emperor depends on their own magical powers.
I still have a share. If you give birth to a son for me and read books, you can also become a member of the civil service in the future, and you may not be unable to join the cabinet and worship the prime minister. It is better than being an emperor in name only but without freedom. many? "
With a squeak, Yuanchun's body felt hot, catering to Feng Ziying's ups and downs. He couldn't help but think of the distance in his heart. Maybe this was not impossible. If he left the palace in the future and changed his identity to become his wife and concubine, and gave birth to a son who was successful in studying, The tiger father has no son, and everyone said that he will definitely join the cabinet and become the prime minister. His son may not be able to inherit his father's legacy and be the first assistant. Yuanchun still has absolute confidence in his body. As long as his lover is willing to work hard, he will have a good life. The next few sons are not a problem.
