"Your Majesty, I definitely don't mean this. Please tell me clearly!"
"Your Majesty, I definitely did not mean to look down on the generals. The British Lord misinterpreted my intention!"
"Your Majesty, the matter of concealment must not be abolished. This is related to the relationship between the ministers and the court!"
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"Shut up!"
The British Duke shouted angrily again: "Will the abolition affect the loyalty of the ministers to the Ming Dynasty? Is this the relationship you rely on to maintain your loyalty to the Ming Dynasty?
Have you forgotten everything you experienced on the battlefield outside Longjing Pass in the first year of Chongzhen?
If you go to North Korea again, what is hell on earth?
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Outside Longjing Pass, the soldiers rushed forward one after another even though they knew they would die, just to block the enemy and buy time for reinforcements.
On the edge of the Yellow River, in order to destroy the pontoon bridge that crossed the Chahar River, those soldiers traveled dozens of miles downstream in the turbulent Yellow River. They were accidentally involved in the Yellow River, and no one was seen alive or dead;
Outside Guihua City on the grassland, the soldiers of Yulei Camp knew that they would be killed by the mine array, but they still chose to detonate the mines alone, and some of their bodies were left intact;
Did these soldiers who died in battle have anything to complain about? They didn't negotiate terms with the court either!
Do you want to say that the court will give them silver rewards, honors, etc., and if you get what you deserve, you should pay it forward?
When we fight Fusang, I ask you to fight hard too. What can be given to the soldiers will be doubled for you. Will you go?
Without the desperate fighting of the soldiers, how could you still stand here and talk nonsense?
I bother! "
The British Duke directly pointed at the ministers and cursed, spitting in all directions, and the ministers did not dare to raise their heads.
Seeing this scene, Chongzhen felt very comfortable. Although he was now becoming increasingly powerful, few people dared to object to whatever he wanted to do.
But after all, there are a few stubborn people, and they can't do anything.
Now the British public's insults go directly to his heart.
"Your Majesty, I still insist on the suggestion just now. Please put your Majesty's foundation of the Ming Dynasty first and consider it carefully!"
Seeing the British Duke who suddenly fell to his knees on the ground with a sad voice, the corners of Chongzhen's mouth twitched.
"Your Majesty, please judge!"
"I'm waiting for His Majesty's Holy Judgment!"
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The British Duke all knelt down, and the ministers in the Huangji Palace could no longer stand, so they all knelt down as well.
Seeing this scene, Chongzhen knew that he was about to appear and make a decision, so he stood up and walked to the edge of the platform, staring at the ministers: "Everyone, please get up and tell me what you have to say!"
"The British Lord, the matter of being in the dark was decided upon by Taizu, and successive emperors have added to it. This shows that this strategy is necessary. It is indeed inappropriate to abolish it all at once!"
The ministers were overjoyed, but the emperor still had concerns.
But before the smiles on their lips fully unfolded, the emperor's next words made them look helpless.
"Dear sirs, although it cannot be abolished, what the British Lord mentioned is also true. Millions of taels of silver are consumed every year, and the undercover children lack the most basic conditions for military officers as the British Lord said.
This greatly affected the combat effectiveness of the Ming army, and could not convince the soldiers.
Since the two of you are arguing about what is right between you and the mother-in-law, and you are arguing endlessly, then I will be a peacemaker and find a compromise! "
Having said this, Chongzhen put his hands behind his back and slowly walked down the platform until he walked to the entrance of Huangji Palace. He looked at the sky at a 45-degree angle, as if thinking about a compromise.
After a while, while the ministers were waiting anxiously, Chongzhen suddenly turned around and walked back to the platform.
"The law of Meng Yin will not be abolished for the time being, but it must be slightly restricted. First, those who cannot perform major meritorious services are not allowed to submit a letter to request Meng Yin. The major merits here can be subdivided.
Civil servants are good at controlling rivers, stabilizing one side, good strategies for governing the country, etc. Military generals are good at fighting tactics, destroying cities and destroying enemies, etc.
The specific process is led by the British government, and six ministries of the cabinet participate in the formulation. Please refer to the standards of the Four Good and Twenty-seven Best. "
hiss……
As soon as Chongzhen finished speaking the first restriction, the civil servants suddenly took a breath and their eyes were full of shock.
The so-called four virtues refer to four aspects of excellence: first, virtue and justice (good moral character is widely known), second, purity and prudence (prominence in honesty and prudence), third, fairness (not showing favoritism in doing things is recognized), and fourth , Be diligent and diligent (always maintain a strong work style).
The symbols of these four virtues are, to put it bluntly, virtue, prudence, justice, and diligence.
Judging from the current situation, only Yuan Keli can reach the standard, and even Sun Chengzong is a little bit behind. Because of Yuan Chonghuan, his father-in-law has some problems.
Twenty-seven, such as whether the offering can be replaced, picking up missing pieces and repairing the missing parts, it is the best for a close servant.
The best thing to do is to balance people and promote talents;
To raise the clear and stir up the turbid, to praise and criticize without hesitation, is the best in the examination;
Etiquette, rituals, movements and classics are the best among etiquette officials;
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It’s just this standard that directly blocks 90% of officials.
"Secondly, all Meng Yin's children only enjoy priority with the same qualifications. They study in the Imperial College for two years and must enter the border army for three years. If they meet the assessment standards, Meng Yin will be awarded an official position, and there is a real shortage.
Thirdly, during the period of study and training, all Mengyin disciples who violate Ming Dynasty laws and are punished by thirty floggings or lashes will have their Mengyin qualifications revoked!
Hmm... Just settle on these three items first, and you can improve them later. "
"I obey your decree, Your Majesty is wise!"
As soon as Chongzhen finished speaking, the British Duke immediately responded loudly.
If he takes the lead in revising the rules, then he has the final say.
If an agreement cannot be reached for one day, then there will be no shadow for one day to see who consumes more energy than the other.
There is also the second threshold of going to the military to gain experience after studying in the Imperial College. The Imperial College is controlled by civilians and can do some small things, but when it comes to the military, it is the generals who have the final say.
If you don't deal with the civil servants and military generals, you will definitely not get stuck, but it will definitely not be a process. You will have to shed your skin even if you don't die.
Although it is strict, it can definitely meet the standards of a military commander.
He could figure it out, and naturally these civil servants with eight hundred scheming minds could also figure it out, and their faces were extremely ugly.
Moreover, he did not intend to abolish the shadow all at once.
Seeing the silence of the ministers, Chongzhen said calmly: "What? Your dear friends are silent, do you have different opinions?"
"Don't think that my three restrictions are strict. Even so, they save ordinary scholars and low-level soldiers several years of work.
You don’t want to be embarrassed because of your shadowed children! "
"I don't dare, Your Majesty is wise!"
The mouths of the ministers were full of bitterness. At this moment, they could not see that this was the double act played by the emperor and the British prince.
But they didn't dare to refute anymore. Since the emperor dared to play like this, he dared to do everything possible and abolish it directly.
Compromising now is to give them face.
If the emperor is angered and a thorough investigation is carried out on the children who have been under the influence before, they will be scolded to death by the civil and military officials.
"Since you all agree with Meng Yin, the matter is settled!"
Seeing that all the ministers 'agreed', Chongzhen immediately made his decision, then his eyes became cold and he stared at the ministers.
Among the trembling officials, the emperor's voice sounded.
