The cabinet members at today's court meeting are dissatisfied with the editing.
In fact, the number of cabinet members in Beijing is never full.
On the civil service side, Ren Hengtai, the chief assistant, is the leader, and Xie Jin and Gao Yangzhi are the assistants. Now Gao Yangzhi has followed Zhu Yunxi on his tour to the north of Beijing.
The military generals have never been in Beijing at full strength from the beginning.
At the beginning, the imperial court ordered Wei Guogong Xu Yungong, Liang Guogong Lan Yu, and Xiping Hou Muying to be bachelors of Wuyingdian and join the cabinet. In addition to Wei Guogong Xu Yungong, Lan Yu and Mu Ying had been leading the troops at that time.
Until now, Lan Yu and Mu Ying have never returned to Beijing, and they have not really performed their duties as cabinet ministers for a day.
As the cabinet system has been established for nearly a year, the attributes and characteristics of the cabinet have gradually become clear.
Cabinet ministers represent the will of the royal family and maintain the majesty of the king, but to a certain extent they also serve to balance the conflicts between the royal family and their ministers.
There is no special official rank for cabinet ministers.
Everything is based on the original official rank, adding the title of cabinet bachelor, joining the cabinet, participating in important imperial affairs, and having the power to vote for and draft memorials for hundreds of officials.
For today's imperial court, there is nothing that cannot be tried.
The power and responsibilities of a governor's office only concern the four provinces of Yingzhou.
It doesn't matter if it's set up or not.
By contrast, the tax office, which had responsibilities across the entire empire, had been operating for several years and nothing new was unacceptable.
However, it is a political issue that needs to be considered to allow the Ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Industry to go to the Yingzhou Governor's Yamen.
Xu Yungong hugged the wat board and clasped his hands together.
This matter has nothing to do with the interests of the Governor's Office. Even if there is an additional governor's office in Yingzhou Four Roads, the Eastern Expedition army will still be dispatched and commanded by the Governor's Office.
So one of the three cabinet ministers in Beijing chose to keep silent.
Jie Jin asked for a while, then looked at Zhu Gaochi who had repeatedly refuted Wang Jun when he left work today.
Since Zou Xueyu can continue to serve as the prefect of Yingtian, there is no need for him to stand up and speak out again.
Lest he be accused of a teacher-student teaming up to form a clique for personal gain.
In the end, only Ren Hengtai was left before the problem reached the emperor.
Ren Hengtai raised his head and glanced at His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the palace gate, then turned slightly and looked sideways at Wang Jun who was leaving his shift, the Minister of Civil Affairs Zhai Shan who was standing at a distance from his side, and the Minister of Hube who was standing in the train. Yu Xin.
He didn't have much impression of Wang Jun and Yu Xin. Wang Jun is a fool, at least in many public occasions this year, he has fully demonstrated his stupidity.
Yu Xin, on the other hand, although his stance in the court was different, he still had some abilities.
If the two ministers of the Ministry of Hubu and the Ministry of Industry were to patrol the four provinces of Yingzhou, even if they were concurrently serving as governors with the official title of minister, once they left the capital, the court would have to rearrange two new ministers to take charge of the ministry.
And now everyone in the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry knows who is valued by the royal family.
Such as Xia Yuanji, the minister of household affairs, and Zhang Ergong, the chief craftsman and minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Once Wang Jun and Yu Xin left Yingtian City.
Ren Hengtai believed that it would not be long before Xia Yuanji and Zhang Ergong were promoted to the two ministers.
Xia Yuanji and Xie Jin were both working in the Wenhua Palace, and Zhang Ergong was promoted by His Highness Taisun.
Suddenly, Ren Hengtai suddenly discovered that if things really developed like this, more than half of the officials in the imperial court, from the cabinet to the six ministries, would be devoted to His Highness the Grand Sun.
From Ren Hengtai's selfish point of view, he maintains a high degree of affirmation and recognition of the changes made by the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunxi in recent years, and he cannot conceal his praise.
But above this, there is another more serious point that not many people seem to pay attention to.
That is, the emperor is still alive, and he still looks like a dragon and horse.
god.
The crown prince is also in his prime. Although the incident happened a few years ago, he has slowly recovered in the past few years.
Under this situation, the power of the emperor's grandson in the court has become so great that everyone has to take it seriously. What will happen to the inheritance and power distribution within the royal family in the future.
Ren Hengtai put a big question mark in his heart.
What was most helpless for him was that the emperor and the prince personally promoted this situation.
But whenever he thought of the emperor's decree that the grandson's right to leave the capital given by his majesty, Ren Hengtai felt faint.
I can be sure that the conduct and character of the emperor's grandson are pure and good.
But in front of me, what about the civil and military ministers who are on Taisun's side at today's court meeting?
In Ren Hengtai's eyes, there are three suns standing at the highest point of the Ming Dynasty.
It is the scorching sun in the morning, the scorching sun at noon, and the setting sun in the evening.
The scorching sun in the morning is always full of hope.
But the setting sun that night was actually very hot.
Who can guarantee that they will always be in a fixed position?
The first assistant has a headache.
But behind him, the officials were staring at him, and in front of him the emperor and the prince were also waiting for him to speak.
Ren Hengtai wanted to find a perfect solution, but in the end he had no choice but to say: "I think that the four provinces of Yingzhou can have governor's offices, and the left and right governors will jointly take charge of the government affairs of the four provinces."
After the first assistant finished speaking, he simply closed his mouth.
Yingzhou is not a big country. The reason why the four roads were established was entirely to divide the original local culture and system of Yingzhou.
The establishment of the governor's office above the four roads also facilitated the imperial government's management of Yingzhou.
However, he did not say how the imperial court should select the governors of the Yingzhou governor's office.
The problem was finally brought to the attention of the emperor.
Zhu Yuanzhang tapped the chair gently with his fingers and looked calmly at the civil and military minister in front of Fengtian Gate.
He smiled and spoke slowly: "The new expedition to Yingzhou is not like Jiaozhi, which has been our ruler in the Central Plains since ancient times. In the same year, the former Yuan Dynasty wanted to lead a shipowner to conquer Yingzhou, but he was hit by a storm and ended without any problems.
This time, the Ming Dynasty was blessed by heaven and extended the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. The soldiers went out eastward, pacified Yingzhou, and collected it as territory. There should be four yamen and three divisions, and the governor's yamen should be set up above the four yamen.
During the Eastern Expedition, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were stationed in Yingzhou. The governor's office should have capable ministers who could reform and rebuild Yingzhou.
The officials of the imperial court each perform their own duties. The affairs are different and the powers are different. The governors on the left and right of the Yingzhou governor's office should be led by Dong Chu, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Husband, with the titles of Prince Shaofu and Prince Shaobao, and temporarily take charge of the civil, legal, criminal, tax and tax affairs of the four provinces of Yingzhou.
It is advisable to stabilize the four roads of Yingzhou as soon as possible and turn them into the territory of our Central Plains, so that our people in the Central Plains can communicate with each other smoothly. "
Zhu Biao, who was beside the emperor, smiled silently.
The old man not only decided on the candidates for the governor of Yingzhou Governor's Yamen, but also mocked the previous dynasty who had died long ago.
Wang Jun and Yu Xin, who were in front of Fengtian Gate, felt their hearts tremble.
It's over.
The emperor finally chose to drive them out of Yingtian.
The false titles of Prince Shaofu and Prince Shaobao are just a consolation. The real thing is that they have to remove their positions from the positions of Minister of Household Affairs and Ministry of Works and give them to others.
As for the two of them, they could only be driven out of the East China Sea to the four roads of Yingzhou, far away from the Central Plains and the court.
Even, I don’t know when my return date will be.
It's just that no matter how unhappy Wang Jun and Yu Xin were, they didn't dare to hesitate in front of the emperor.
Yu Xin even walked out of the train quickly and stood next to Wang Jun.
The two of them had panic on their faces, neatly waving their robes and kneeling on the ground.
"I accept the order and thank you for your kindness."
Things are going according to your imagination.
But Zhu Gaochi still looked at him
He frowned and looked blankly at Jiang Yi, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate who first raised the matter.
He was originally the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he and Wang Jun had been officials together for a long time.
It is impossible to suddenly propose the appointment of officials from the fourth and third divisions of Yingzhou and send Wang Jun to Yingzhou incidentally.
And why today’s question was supposed to be about the river accident, but it hasn’t been raised until now.
Although Wang Jun and Yu Xin were sent to Yingzhou and Zou Xueyu was saved, Zhu Gaochi did not feel happy because of this, but instead felt a little uneasy.
Strictly speaking, they lost the position of two Imperial Ministers at once today.
At this moment, Xie Jin suddenly stood up.
"Your Majesty, we have added four new roads to Yingzhou. Territories are being opened up in the south one after another. There are more and more military and state affairs in the four directions, and the government is complicated. The people in Wenyuan Pavilion are not satisfied with the number of people, and things are difficult to do. I ask your majesty for permission. Fill up the Wenyuan Cabinet to ensure the smooth flow of military and political affairs between the country and the DPRK."
The imperial court has just left two ministers, and the vacant positions have not yet been filled.
At this time, Xie Jin suddenly expressed his hope in public that he could increase the number of cabinet members.
For a moment, all the officials in front of Fengtian Gate were surprised.
Let me ask you, if they were in Wenyuan Pavilion and were cabinet ministers, even if they were too busy to touch the ground and couldn't return home every night, they would never think of asking His Majesty to increase the number of cabinet members.
This is decentralizing power to yourself.
Even Wang Jun and Yu Xin, who were already discouraged and thinking about how to live their lives after going to Yingzhou, frowned.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a step forward, stared at Jie Jin for a few times, and then finally slowly sat on the chair.
He said softly: "Have the cabinet ever discussed it and reached a final conclusion?"
Ren Hengtai was also a little puzzled. Xie Jin had not mentioned this matter to them in the cabinet beforehand. It was purely a sudden suggestion by the other party today.
It was just that the emperor asked the cabinet for their opinion.
As the chief assistant, Ren Hengtai had to say again: "Your Majesty, the cabinet was originally designed to have six people. Because Liang Guogong and Xipinghou were away for a long time leading troops, the cabinet always had only four people. Now, Xiao Gao Ge Lao is on the northern tour with Tai Sun, Wen Yuan There are only three people left in the cabinet. As Xie Xue said, the military and political affairs in the cabinet are becoming more and more complicated, and it is indeed possible to increase the number of cabinet members."
After finishing speaking, Ren Hengtai clasped his hands together, doubts appearing in his eyes.
At the moment, he couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Jie Jin was selling in this gourd.
It's just that the other party has said so, so it doesn't matter if I just go along with the situation as a favor.
The second assistant proposed, and the first assistant seconded.
Zhai Shan's eyes immediately lit up.
Looking at the entire court, if we really want to increase the number of cabinet members this time, I, as the Minister of Civil Affairs, will be qualified to join.
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered and glanced sideways at the prince.
Zhu Biao, who had just sat down, looked at Jie Jin with a deep look.
After some calculation in his mind, Zhu Biao moved his lips slightly twice and uttered two words.
"Staff."
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, waved his hand, and said loudly to the officials in front of the palace gate: "Yes. The court is fair, and there are rules for selecting officials. When the cabinet chief is drafting military and political votes, I will always choose loyal and good ministers in the court. Enter the cabinet. Zhai Shan has been serving as a Heavenly Official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs for a long time. All the ministers will discuss whether he is the right choice."
Zhu Gaochi blinked, suddenly he couldn't understand the situation in front of him.
Is Jie Jin out of his mind to let Zhai Shan into the cabinet?
Doesn't he know that Zhai Shan is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Once he joins the cabinet, he still controls the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel. Even if he is ranked lower than him in the cabinet, his power is far greater than his.
Zhai Shan was already ecstatic.
When there was no cabinet, he was the official minister and could be said to be the most prominent person in the court.
But after the cabinet was established, what I, the Minister of Civil Affairs, did was really frustrating!
Now he finally had the opportunity to join the cabinet.
He couldn't help but bow: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
Finished
After that, he looked around slightly to see who would speak out against his entry into the cabinet at this time.
After a long time, no one came out in front of Fengtian Gate to oppose the promotion of Wenyuan Pavilion by Zhai Shan, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "I have nothing to say, so from now on, Zhai Shan will work as an errand in Wenyuan Pavilion."
Zhai Shan took a deep breath and knelt on the ground.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness."
As Zhai Shan's appointment to the cabinet was confirmed, officials also had some new considerations in mind.
The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works will be replaced, and the Ministry of Personnel will enter the cabinet. The court will be a little different again.
But at this time.
From the south of Wulong Bridge, there was a sound.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry has informed Ji Kai of the matter and has a plan to report."
An official with six subjects.
This sound broke the strange situation in front of Fengtian Gate.
No one knew what Ji Kai was going to say at this time when the Ministry of Works had already given the matter.
But after seeing His Majesty the Emperor nodding, Sun Gou'er tiptoed to look south of Wulong Bridge.
"Ji Kai comes forward."
The chamberlains on both sides of the train spread the words of the chief steward all the way to the south.
In a few moments, under the gaze of everyone.
Ji Kai, who has a beard and square cheeks and wears a green robe, has already appeared in front of Fengtian Gate.
"The ministers and the Ministry of Industry have all told Ji Kai that they have something to report."
Ji Kai held the wat board in his hands and knelt in front of the palace gate.
Zhu Yuanzhang squinted his eyes and raised his hand: "Say."
Ji Kai raised his head and looked around, looking at the red robes all around him, with a slight smile on his face.
"I impeach Pan Deshan, the governor-general of the river, and the officials at the governor's office.
Impeachment of Pei Benzhi, the chief envoy of Henan Province.
The impeachment of Henan Province was punished by the prosecutor's office and the prosecutor's office was overseen by Gao Guang.
Impeachment of the commander-in-chief of Henan Province and the commander-in-chief of Sidu Yu Ma.
Impeach an official in Henan Province and Zhili Province who should be involved in river affairs.
I request your Majesty to strictly investigate the relevant officials involved in the case, and clarify the correct punishment to demonstrate the fairness of the court! "
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