"Jian Shangshu, my subordinates think that these two decrees of the emperor... have great disadvantages." The Minister of Civil Affairs snorted, "Since ancient times, emperors have established direct descendants, and the common people have followed their own example. How can they be divided evenly?"
"That's right." The Minister of Punishment agreed, "Most of the people are not rich, so it's okay to only pass it on to the eldest son.
But once the average is reached, no one will be able to live well! "
The Minister of Household Affairs stroked his beard and nodded: "Although the Emperor has good intentions, he is a little unthinking."
"Eating the emperor's salary will help you share your worries. As ministers, we should advise the emperor." The Minister of Rites looked at Jian Yi expectantly, "Jian Shangshu, what do you think?"
Jian Yi: "..."
Normally, he would have dismissed it with one move.
But not now.
There is internal instability, and the cabinet is eyeing him. If he, the heavenly official, cannot stand up, the team will be dispersed immediately.
Jian Yi has the ability to keep a pan from sticking, but he can't do it.
Xia Yuanji knew Jian Yi's difficulties, and he mentally agreed with the new emperor's decree, so he opened his mouth to help Jian Yi:
"The new emperor has just ascended to the throne, and it is the time when he is showing off his grand plans. Now, two decrees have just been issued. If we strongly oppose it, the emperor will not look good on his face. The cabinet will stir up troubles, so that we and the emperor will fight, and they will win. The purpose of profit."
The Minister of Rites frowned and said, "But these two decrees... are indeed not appropriate!"
Xia Yuanji wanted to say more, but was stopped by Jian Yi.
At this moment, Jian Yi's brain was working at high speed and he had already figured out a new method of non-stick pan.
"Xia Shangshu's words are reasonable, but we can't sit still and wait for death." Jian Yi came up to set the tone, and then said, "We can't come forward, but we can let others come forward!"
"who?"
"The Metropolitan Procuratorate!" Jian Yi sneered, "Last time when the people from south to north moved north, the Metropolitan Procuratorate stabbed them in the back. Afterwards, the cabinet was completely abused by us, and they took the initiative to seek peace. Hum, we haven't settled this account yet. Let’s settle it with them.”
"That's right!" Everyone's eyes lit up, "Thank you, Minister!"
Damn, you have fooled me... Jian Yi smiled and said: "Those Yushi Yanguan's 'combat power' is not ordinary tough, why do we need to take action?"
"Oh my god..." The Minister of Civil Affairs immediately praised him, "Shang Shu is such a talented person!"
"It has to be Jian Shangshu."
"Jian Shangshu always has a way!"
…
After enjoying the flattery, Jian Yi said: "It is better sooner rather than later. I will personally apply pressure. We must argue and come up with a result at noon."
After a pause, he said in a deep voice: "The cabinet is our biggest enemy, not the emperor. If the truth cannot be violated, I hope you will put the overall situation first."
Everyone nodded: "Don't worry, Lord Jian, we will know the severity."
Whether it is 'equal family division' or 'jinshi quota', they are not so important in the face of one's own power.
Being able to get into this position, no one is stubborn, and there is really no way to change it. Naturally, I have to sacrifice my little one to protect my big one.
Only then did Jian Yi feel truly relieved.
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…
Noon morning.
Li Qing pinched some.
In the Fengtian Palace, the six ministries looked solemn, but the cabinet was full of energy.
Li Qing was a little surprised: Xiao Zhu's pancake painting skills have improved. He has not been promoted in the cabinet, but he is still so full of fighting spirit, but...it depends on how he gets round in the future.
After a while, Zhu Zhanji walked into the main hall.
The ministers saluted and stood in separate groups, motionless as a mountain.
Zhu Zhanji glanced at the ministers and said loudly: "Do you have the original memorial?"
"I have this note!"
The left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate came out of his duties and said with cupped hands: "Excuse me for being bold. There is something wrong with the two decrees advocated by the emperor earlier."
"Isn't it appropriate?" Zhu Zhanji said calmly, "Then why didn't you make it clear in the morning?"
"I'm... stupid. I didn't know the details thoroughly at that time." Zuo Fudu Censor said with a red face.
Zhu Zhanji smiled, leaned back, and leaned comfortably on the dragon chair.
He's very casual.
But the more this happened, the more nervous the deputy censor Zuo became. This emperor was not the late emperor, and he didn't look like a good person.
However, being controlled by others, the left deputy censor had no choice. After scolding Jian Yi's ancestors for eight generations in his heart, he bit the bullet and said:
"I think... the equal distribution of family property advocated by the emperor is biased." Zuo Fudu, the censor, accompanied him carefully, "The purpose of passing family property to the next generation is to better continue the incense.
For example, if a poor family distributes a small amount of property equally to multiple sons, then... no one will be able to live well, especially when there are natural or man-made disasters. If only one person passes the inheritance, he can keep his reputation. A better legacy! "
After a pause, "This has been true throughout all dynasties. This is also the fundamental reason why China has lasted for thousands of years."
Zhu Zhanji said nothing, but glanced at the location of the cabinet.
Huang Huai immediately stood up and said with a sneer: "The Vice-Captain's statement is totally ridiculous!"
He said loudly: "Are the rules of all dynasties correct?
If it was right, how could those dynasties perish?
Could it be that you want Ming Dynasty to follow their old path? "
After three fatal rounds, the left deputy Du Censor was both as big as the other. How could he dare to take on such a big pot?
"That's not what I meant..."
"Then what do you mean?!"
Huang Huai was older, had a bad temper, and had a louder voice. Zhu Zhanji was frightened by this unexpected shout.
"I..." Zuo Fudu, the censor, was frightened by this and forgot what to say.
At this time, the right deputy governor stood up and said, "Xueshi Huang avoids the important and takes the easy. He only knows how to use the power to suppress others. Why don't you answer the question head-on?"
"Then answer it directly." Yang Rong came out, "Now our country, the Ming Dynasty, is peaceful and prosperous. With the sea in the south and wasteland in the north, how can there be any existence that can't survive if the family property is divided equally?
On the contrary, I feel that dividing the family property equally is the fairest and most harmonious strategy. "
The right deputy imperial envoy could not refute for a while. First of all, the Ming Dynasty is indeed prosperous now. Secondly, refuting Yang Rong means refuting the political achievements of Taizu, Taizong and Renzong.
He became a little angry: "You are a fifth-grade official. When you argue with me, you should call me a lower official. What is your intention of repeatedly contradicting me?"
Yang Shiqi went out to support his friend: "When discussing affairs in the court, what is discussed is the matter, not the size of the official position. If status is considered right or wrong, who has a higher status than the emperor? What are your intentions in refuting the emperor?"
"..."
It was exciting, or the fighting in the court was exciting... Li Qing watched it with gusto.
Zhu Zhanji held his chin, looking like he was watching a show.
The court fell into a brief silence. The first round was over, and the cabinet was victorious!
Then, the second round begins!
The imperial censor of Qiandu came out and avoided the first question, saying: "The imperial court recruits talented people through the imperial examination. Naturally, they must select the best and should not allocate places according to regions.
Relying on ability and hard power is the most fair. "
He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, it is really unfair to allocate quotas according to provinces. Does it mean that the place where you were born is good?"
Zhu Zhanji ignored him and glanced at the cabinet members.
Jin Youzi took a step forward and hummed: "It's a big fallacy. The quotas for each province are the same. Isn't it unfair?"
He said loudly: "Xiaguan is from Jiangxi, and Jiangxi has the most officials, but it seems that this is not good for the government;
When there are too many officials in a place, cliques will inevitably form, and after cliques form, they will inevitably engage in selfish pursuits. I dare to ask this censor of the Capital City, what do you think of what the lower officials say? "
The censor of Qiandu: "..."
Another misfire.
Jin Youzi has gone all out this time, even disregarding the friendship between his hometown, and asked you whether you will die or not?
No one dares to argue anymore. Jin Youzi doesn’t even want his shoes. How can they dare to be tough?
Furthermore, their opposition is just to form a party.
Zhu Zhanji glanced around, his eyes cold: "Who else wants to object?"
The court hall was silent, no one spoke.
Zhu Zhanji's expression softened and he said with a smile: "Since no one objects, let's implement it. The Hanlin Academy will draft it, the Ministry of Rites will issue it, and it will be announced to the world!"
After a pause, "The Metropolitan Procuratorate has heard the order."
The expressions of several people from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, who had been quarrelsome with the cabinet just now, suddenly changed, and they came out of the office in fear, "I'll listen to the order."
Zhu Zhanji said gently: "My dear friends, please don't panic. The Yushi Yanguan is the one who gives opinions. How can I be angry because my dear friends disagree with me?"
"Your Majesty is so humble, and I am ashamed." Several people secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but still did not dare to be careless.
But I heard Zhu Zhanji continue, "If the Ming Dynasty is to prosper, it needs to be governed by the monarch and his ministers, and it needs the cooperation of the local government and the imperial court. Similarly, the imperial censors cannot be limited to the imperial court, and a supervisory system must also be established at the local level."
After a brief pause, Zhu Zhanji stood up and said: "I want to set up a supervisory censor to supervise local people's livelihood, armaments, criminal proceedings, and wealth..."
The officials were shocked.
Several big bosses from the Metropolitan Procuratorate were the first to react, kneeling down and shouting: "The Emperor is wise!"
Several people were trembling with excitement and almost had tears in their eyes.
This is something they never dreamed of.
The faces of the six ministries, the cabinet, and others were all ugly. No one expected that in this ministry-cabinet dispute, the Metropolitan Procuratorate would take a huge advantage in the end.
This power is so great that it can be said that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has risen to the top in one step and is directly qualified to challenge the Six Ministries.
As a result, even if the cabinet is not promoted, the six ministries will not be easy.
Zhu Zhanji's decision was beyond everyone's expectations. Even the Metropolitan Procuratorate himself did not expect such a big pie to fall from the sky.
They were so happy that they almost fainted.
"Your Majesty, think twice...!"
All the officials from the six ministries bowed down and looked angry.
Zhu Zhanji glanced at the cabinet, but this time the cabinet quit.
The pie came one after another, without giving anything of substance, and now the Metropolitan Procuratorate came out of nowhere, and they were also angry.
Isn't this bullying an honest person?
Zhu Zhanji glanced at Li Qing awkwardly, and Li Qing pretended not to notice.
Helpless, Zhu Zhanji had no choice but to say: "I'm tired, let's discuss it tomorrow."
After that, he went straight away regardless of the officials' pleas to stay.
As soon as Zhu Zhanji left, the court instantly exploded.
The Sixth Ministry and the Metropolitan Procuratorate directly started to fight, and both sides were almost scolding each other.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, the cabinet felt underestimated, so they forced themselves into the circle, and then started fighting with the Sixth Department.
The Liubu tree has big roots and deep roots, and it will not fall behind when it comes to fighting against others. Seeing the fierceness of the Liubu tree, the cabinet directly expressed its position: We, the cabinet, recognize the powerful position of the Metropolitan Procuratorate!
Good brothers, loyal enough... The Metropolitan Procuratorate reciprocated the favor, colluded with the cabinet, and worked together to defeat the six ministries.
Each one quotes scriptures and shows off his or her own magical powers, which is much more lively than singing a big opera.
