early morning.
Before dawn, Ning Fan got up early, got up and changed his clothes under Yao Ji's service, and led Dian Wei and others straight into the palace.
Early morning.
"See His Highness King Yong!"
"Your Majesty, no courtesy!"
Ning Fan sat down next to the dragon chair and looked around. All civil and military officials in the court focused their attention on Ji Sui and Xie Xingxian, their eyes full of surprise.
Weren't these two just dismissed from office a few days ago?
Why am I standing on the dry shore again today?
"If there is something going on, go ahead and leave if there is nothing going on!"
Wei Ying shouted loudly, and Lin Qiushi, the left prime minister, took the lead in coming out, slightly cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I have a plan to report!"
"Please wait a moment, Prime Minister Lin. Before the official announcement, I have something to announce!"
Ning Fan smiled slightly, looked at Wei Ying aside, and said softly: "Eunuch, declare the decree!"
"promise!"
"From now on, the imperial court will establish three provinces, divided into Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province, and Shangshu Province, among which..."
Wei Ying held the imperial edict and clarified the composition and powers of the three provinces one by one. For a moment, there seemed to be a thousand waves in the court. Lin Qiushi's body shook violently, but Shen Li showed a hint of concern. A thoughtful look.
"Everyone, let's discuss this!"
"Who should be the governor of the three provinces?"
Ning Fan did not give the ministers a chance to speak out and directly pushed the positions of the three provinces. Everyone fell into a brief silence.
"Your Highness!"
"Since the founding of the country, the central organization of the imperial court of Dayu has been governed by six ministers, the left and right, by the two prime ministers. Now we have rashly established three provinces on top of it. Is it unnecessary?"
"What the Prime Minister Zuo said is absolutely true. Please think twice, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, I believe that this move is not conducive to the stability of the imperial court, so I will convey the order!"
"Your Highness, please think twice!"
In an instant, more than ten officials came out one after another, stood behind Lin Qiushi, and spoke out against it.
Among the six ministers, Zhao Rui, the minister of rites, stood up immediately. Zheng Xuan, the minister of official affairs, had a look of hesitation on his face, and his brows had not relaxed for a long time.
"Your Highness, I believe that this move is the first of its kind. The establishment of three provinces will be more conducive to the unified deployment, decision-making, deliberation, and separation of powers of the imperial court. It will definitely improve the overall efficiency of the imperial court's operation!"
"I second the proposal!"
As Shen Li came out, people close to Ning Fan also came forward to second their opinions, while the remaining neutral factions were not in a hurry to express their stance.
Everyone's eyes were once again focused on Ning Fan.
"This move is the conclusion reached after the king and my father discussed it. If any of you have any objections, you can go to see your father and raise your objections in person."
"Wei Ying, declare the decree!"
Ning Fan looked at Wei Ying again, who smiled and took out an imperial edict from his sleeve again: "Since the founding of Yu the Great, the imperial court has established six departments and administered twenty-four divisions to benefit our country and protect our country. , This king sings about the system of his ancestors. However, in today's great world, heroes are rising together and countries are fighting. I, the Great Yu, cannot respect the past and despise the present. At the beginning of the change of the times, I, the king, studied the previous emperors and followed the current system. Set up three provinces and register three phases!"
"After discussing with the courtiers and reporting to the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Shen Li took the post of Zhongshu Shengzhongshuling, Zhuge Liang took the post of Minister Shizhong, and Lin Qiushi took the post of Shangshu Shengshuling. From then on, the three prime ministers were in charge of the imperial court and under their jurisdiction Hundreds of officials, benefiting the people!”
"Appreciate this!"
As soon as Wei Ying's words fell, the matter was concluded. Shen Li, Lin Qiushi and others, as well as the other civil and military officials, all stood there blankly.
They all showed an incredible look.
Such a big thing was decided by just such a decree?
Shouldn't we have a discussion?
Just a formality?
"Do you gentlemen have any objections?"
Ning Fan looked around with a smile. Several doctors at the Yushitai were about to speak when Jiang Gu stepped forward suddenly: "Your Highness, I have recently secretly investigated the officials of the DPRK and found that many courtiers have been involved in corruption, perverting the law, and practicing favoritism. Nepotism!”
"Well!"
The censors who had stepped out suddenly retracted their half-stepped feet, and glared at Jiang Yu fiercely, their faces turning red from suppressing their efforts.
"This matter will be discussed later in court."
"My lords, is there anyone who objects?"
Ning Fan opened his mouth again and asked the ministers. Lin Qiushi showed a trace of confusion on his face. This result was quite acceptable to him. After all, the six departments of Shangshu Province were in charge.
Zheng Xuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, had a displeased look on his face. He was the head of the Ministry of Personnel. Logically speaking, there were three provinces above the six ministries. The position of chief of these three provinces should be reserved for him, both emotionally and logically. But now, The second in command of his official department was riding on his head?
This is simply unreasonable!
"Your Highness!"
Zheng Xuan stepped out suddenly and was about to speak when he saw Dian Wei and Xu Chu looking at him with squinted eyes. The swords on their waists were half unsheathed, their eyes full of coldness.
"Ahem!"
"Your Highness, I have no objection!"
"So good!"
Ning Fan stood up slowly, walked down the steps step by step, and then said: "Ji Shangshu and Xie Shangshu were ill a few days ago. Now that the officials have returned to their posts, the post of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is vacant, and Shang Yang will take over!"
"My lords, please tell me what you want to say. If nothing happens, withdraw from the court!"
All the ministers looked angry and dare not speak. It was the first time for them to meet such a court after spending most of their lives in the central government. Under the guise of discussing with the ministers, Qian Gang made arbitrary decisions. If he disagreed, he would be removed directly. The knives are facing each other.
Is there such a morning service?
"Your Highness!"
In the end, it was Shen Li who took the lead, slightly cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Mobei has been defeated now, many farmlands have been trampled, and houses have been destroyed. I would like to ask Your Highness to issue an order to resettle the victims, restore production in the north, and repair the damaged city! "
"Um……"
Ning Fan thought for a moment, nodded slightly and said: "This matter is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Prime Minister Shen, you should immediately form a team of Zhongshu Province and come up with a charter. Then submit it to the king and hand it over to my subordinates for review before implementing it to the people!"
"As you command!"
…
King Yu City, North Gate!
After a war, the North City Gate became riddled with holes. Officials from the Ministry of Industry were stepping up the construction of the city walls and gates. People inside and outside the city were also returning to their daily routines and going out to inspect their fields.
"drive!"
"drive!"
"800 miles north, hurry up, get out of the way!"
"Step aside!"
A knight in a bright red mandarin jacket rode into the city. The people along the street shunned him and looked sideways, with a deep look of worry on their faces.
"May I ask General, how is the situation in the north?"
"Great victory!"
The knight uttered two words, and the people along the street clapped their hands and cheered. Only the scout who reported the news had a deep look on his face, and there was no hint of joy.
"Great victory!"
"we won!"
"Great, damn Mobei barbarian, he destroyed my fields, and now he's out of Dayu in despair, let's relieve his hatred!"
"If you offend me, Dayu, you will be punished no matter how far away you are!"
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