Chapter 31 Xie Jin’s thoughts
Of course, it goes without saying how to communicate behind the scenes. ..
Soon the Jiangnan scholar-officials compromised.
Many things passed easily like this.
Of course, the vernacular proposal was adopted at the National Assembly. Naturally, some people were so angry that they vomited blood. He was carried out forcefully. But this does not prevent the entire plan from being passed.
He Xi will naturally be rewarded.
He revised the previous plan, implemented his promise, and established Suzhou University, Hangzhou University, and Bailudong Academy. Fuzhou Academy. Twelve universities in total. Of course, there are also levels in this university.
Generally speaking, the Northern and Southern Imperial Colleges felt that they were the highest institution of learning, the Imperial College, and were one level above these people. And several academies in the north feel that their seniority is deeper than those of these junior academies. etc.
He Xi may not have felt it himself, but his decision actually established the political landscape for the next hundred years.
Some historians even pointedly commented that all political struggles during the Ming Dynasty and after the early Ming Dynasty were nothing more than civil wars between twelve universities.
This was something He Xi didn't expect.
The imperial examination was abolished. The situation of forming cliques, such as those who took the imperial examinations and studied in the same year, has also been consigned to the dustbin of history. However, the struggle for power with schools as the hub has arisen instead.
The circles of every university are spread across the military, the government, the business world, overseas and other aspects. It is not that a large number of schools were not built in the later period, but even the new schools had their own context. Outsiders may not know which circle the faction belongs to, but people in the game know it very well.
Of course, in this case, there was no big conflict in He Xi, Zhu Xiongying and others' lifetimes.
After all, Zhu Xiongying was submissive in front of He Xi and used softness to overcome toughness. However, he himself is actually a character. It's just that the river goes eastward, and the waves are swept away, and the heroes of the ages are revealed.
Heroes will always be wiped out by the long river of time.
in history. There are always times when there are no heroes who make Shuzi famous.
At that time, a circle of interests was formed that no one could shake.
This is all for later.
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"He really did it?" Zhu Xiongying murmured. Then he turned around and said to Jie Jin behind him: "Do you think what the chief assistant did today was right or wrong?"
Xie Jin is also preparing to compete for the position of chief assistant left by He Xi.
It can be said that Yang Shiqi and Xie Jin are one of the most popular choices for the future first assistant.
However, Yang Shiqi's problem is how to get Zhu Xiongying's understanding, and Xie Jin's problem is how he can assure Zhu Xiongying that he can actually control the world's situation.
Xie Jin is naturally not alone.
But the problem is, when was the entire Ming Dynasty established? If you want to take over the imperial court, you must take over the He Xi faction. In this regard, Yang Shiqi has a natural advantage.
After all, he has supported general affairs for a long time. If the world is left in Yang Shiqi's hands, at least there will be no trouble.
However, Xie Jin did not have this kind of experience and experience, which made it difficult for Zhu Xiongying and even the people in the world to believe that Xie Jin was qualified for this position.
This is also the most troublesome part for Jie Jin.
What he dealt with in the cabinet were not very important matters. They are all relatively pragmatic, but now He Xi has turned his mind to this. He is in the cabinet, and it is difficult to maintain even this power.
Moreover, Yang Shiqi also knew Xie Jin's situation very well. Although he said he would not act openly and openly, a few stumbling blocks in secret would be enough to relieve Jin's embarrassment.
It's not that Xie Jin is not smart. However, the entire system was built with He Xi as the main leader and Yang Shiqi as the assistant. Yang Shiqi is one of the rule makers. Under this set of rules, it is simply too easy to solve Jin's difficulties.
Jie Jin could only suffer the disadvantage of being dumb. He knew it was painful but could not speak out. Because if you say it, you will appear even more incompetent.
It is difficult for incompetent people
Entrusted with important tasks.
In fact, this is what Xie Jin has been thinking about.
However, Zhu Xiongying asked, and he had to answer. Xie Jin said: "The idea of the chief minister is actually very obvious. He wants Dingguo to be the meeting and become a channel for superiors and subordinates. However, it is too easy. Especially, most of the people invited this time are local people. There are few local tycoons and scholar-bureaucrats. I’m afraid it will make the world’s scholars uncomfortable.”
Xie Jin is essentially a scholar of the Jiu family, and Xie Jin is proud and happy in his identity. Although it is said that times have changed, He Xi's new learning has emerged.
But deep down, Xie Jin still didn't like He Xi's so-called new learning. After all, he worked hard on Confucianism. Having studied this aspect very deeply, if the Ming Dynasty suddenly changed its tune, Xie Jin's strengths would be artificially flattened.
How could Xie Jin be happy?
In fact, Xie Jin and the Jiangnan scholar-officials had a lot in common. However, Xie Jin did not decide to associate with these people. There are many reasons.
The main points are as follows.
First, Xie Jin is not sure how He Xi will treat these Jiangnan scholar-bureaucrats. He didn't dare to stand on the opposite side of He Xi. So he wanted to see it first.
Second, Xie Jin was arrogant and boasted that no one could defeat him. Even if he has contact with the Jiangnan scholar-officials, he must take his lead, that is, to recover the Jiangnan scholar-officials for his own benefit.
Third, even the Jiangnan scholar-officials may not take Xie Jin seriously.
They were frightened by He Xi's troubles. But I am not afraid of Xie Jin. In the eyes of many people, who is Xie Jin?
At least, throughout the entire North-South War, Xie Jin did not make any dazzling decisions or actions, so naturally he was not noticed.
It's also normal.
Therefore, today's situation is not a good thing for Xie Jin.
Compared to He Xi's faction, Xie Jin's subordinates were simply insignificant. Xie Jin's subordinates are all civil servants that he has gathered over the years to be willing to side with Zhu Xiongying. The number is not large, and now the Nanjing bureaucracy is almost falling apart due to the tossing between Ding Xian and He Xi. Even if there are some people, it is not enough for Xie Jin to win over.
Therefore, Xie Jin actually prepared to recruit these people under his command very early. Use their power to gain favor in front of Zhu Xiongying.
In Xie Jin's words. fully reflects his own thoughts. I feel that I am too tolerant of Dingguo's participants. That's because the entire Dingguo is a representative of the association and has strength behind it. With just one sentence, almost anyone can return to their own territory and summon hundreds of strong men with just one order.
It cannot be said that these people do not read, but their attributes are not those of scholars. To put it nicely, it’s called a local faction; to put it worse, it’s called a powerful force.
Even those who have read the book are powerful.
In Xie Jin's world view, these people are not qualified to participate in such a conference. All the representatives participating in the conference must be their scholars.
Yes, Xie Jin actually does not object to this conference.
Because there have been such meetings in Chinese history, such as the Salt and Iron Conference in the Han Dynasty and so on. The king and his ministers sat down to discuss matters and resolve major issues in the court.
Thinking about it makes Xie Jin feel comfortable, but first of all, this is a courtesy given to scholars. Who are these people and do they deserve it?
Zhu Xiongying said: "Do you think the chief assistant has completed it today?"
Xie Jin was silent for a while and said: "Whether it succeeds or not depends on whether anyone dares to take the lead. Perhaps the chief assistant has already arranged someone."
Zhu Xiongying said: "That's true. However, none of the people here are fools. You can tell whether you are really serious or just acting for the occasion."
Xie Jin suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to do today, and I would like your Majesty's permission."
Zhu Xiongying said: "Say."
Xie Jin took a deep breath and said, "I invite you to be Ying Tianfu Yin."
As mentioned earlier, in He Xi's new plan, Shuntian Prefecture and Yingtian Prefecture appear to be the same prefecture, but they are essentially a small province. Moreover, Nanjing and
Beijing focuses on developing industry. It is higher than other provinces in all aspects.
Therefore, Shuntian Fuyin and Yingtian Fuyin are both highly matched.
The two can be said to be the top officials in the world.
But even so, it is difficult to say that it is a smooth move to leave the cabinet and take up the post of Ying Tianfu Yin. after all. The cabinet is the center of power in the world. Even Zhu Xiongying couldn't refute this.
Zhu Xiongying said: "Since ancient times, fierce generals have risen from the army, and ministers have risen from counties and counties. I have always had high hopes for you. Now, Master Jie wants to understand this, and I am very relieved. For the position of Tianfu Yin, I It has been decided for you. I hope that you will do a good job as Yingtian Fuyin in the future. I will have my own arrangements for you in the future."
Jie Jin was overjoyed and was finally sure that he had done the right thing.
The civil service system of the Ming Dynasty is different from the Western civil service system. Because there is no difference between a business officer and a political officer. It is an integration of officials and officials. He Xi especially emphasized this point.
In addition, He Xi expanded numerous government functions, making the Ming court, especially the central operation, more and more complex. The official documents are like mountains and seas. He is not an ordinary person, let alone mastering this big ship. It's not easy to even sort things out.
In this case, the chief minister who really wants to control the world's major events must have skilled political skills and skills, have a deep understanding of the real situation below, and be the kind of ruthless person who cannot be deceived. The entire imperial court's operating rules are at your fingertips.
If you want to read a few history books and say a few words about your character, you can manage the cabinet well. That is simply wishful thinking.
Unless the cabinet has great power and is willing to be ignored by the people below. Otherwise, from now on, the only people who will enter the cabinet will be tough ministers who have been killed layer by layer from below.
Otherwise, there is no way to control the situation.
The kind of thing of studying in the Hanlin Academy, sitting on the bench for ten years, and becoming a member of the cabinet once, is no longer a thing to be thought about in the future. It's simply impossible.
