The big bosses looked at each other in disbelief, and their expressions were not very good. They were now being stood up. If they agreed, their interests would be harmed. If they didn't agree... they had no choice but to disagree.
In this situation, no one dares to go against the trend. If one fails, he will be kicked out.
The people below have been coveting their position for more than a day or two.
Zhu Qizhen looked at the big bosses, "What do you think?"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Ji was the first to respond.
He had just been favored by the young emperor, so he naturally wanted to reciprocate the favor and give him face. Moreover, he was only a minister before. Although he had recommended some, he was far inferior to these ministers.
The abolition of the recommendation system had little impact on him.
Guo Jing followed closely behind, "Your Majesty is wise!"
The situation was irreversible, and others had no choice but to go along with it, shouting: The emperor is wise.
Zhu Qizhen stood up and said: "From now on, the recommendation system will be abolished. Officials appointed, dismissed and promoted by the imperial court will be assessed and selected by the Ministry of Personnel."
"Your Majesty!" Guo Jing almost cried with joy.
The reason why the Ministry of Personnel can become the head of the six ministries is because the Ministry of Personnel has the power of personnel. However, since the implementation of the recommendation system, the power of the Ministry of Personnel has been greatly reduced.
Even he, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, became in name only and had to move closer to Yang Shiqi.
Now that the imperial court has resumed civil service selection, the Ministry of Personnel has become the biggest beneficiary. How could he, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, not be happy about it.
The remaining ministers, ministers, cabinet, and censors all reluctantly agreed: "The emperor is wise."
The bad government that Yu Qian and Yang Pu thought was extremely difficult was abolished.
The reason why it was so easy to facilitate was firstly because the court did not hold people accountable, and secondly because this move consolidated the interests of the vast majority of people. Except for the top bosses, everyone else was the beneficiary party.
These big guys are pushed hard by the people below and have to follow the trend, otherwise they will be trampled under their feet.
Zhu Qizhen was happy in his heart: Sure enough, everything is as Mr. Li expected. According to the development of this situation, within ten years, my power will be comparable to that of my father, or even surpass it!
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After the early morning break.
Li Qing inevitably became a man of the hour, and his reputation became polarized. Some people scolded him for calling him by his first name, while others had a good impression of him. After all, Li Qing's actions had greatly consolidated their power.
However, after all, more people scolded him.
Because of his speech in the court, he caused too many people and careers.
For a time, Li Qing became a celebrity in the capital, and even horse-traffickers knew about such a prominent figure.
And Li Qing, a seventh-grade master, has officially entered the sight of the big shots in the court.
Some people saw his extraordinary potential and came to curry favor with him, while others were jealous of him and maliciously slandered him. Li Qing was suddenly at the center of political power, and just dealing with it made him exhausted.
Li Qing was most annoyed by the sophistication of these people, so he simply locked the door and saw no one.
How can I love you? If I don’t go out, what can you do?
Li Qing had thought of such a result beforehand, so he deliberately replaced the gate with a high-quality one and temporarily raised the courtyard wall.
Seeing that there was no hope of flattery, many people turned their fans into negative fans and began to make excuses for Li Qing's recommendation to become an official.
Zhu Qizhen was not willing to let Li Qing leave. He kept all the memorials to impeach Li Qing and did not publish them. Instead, he was very energetic about layoffs.
In less than half a month, more than 700 officials were forced to retire and return home.
At the same time, he issued the edict to abolish the recommended layoffs to all parts of the Ming Dynasty, causing everyone to get involved.
The recommendation system was only five years old and had not yet reached the point where it was deeply ingrained. As soon as the edict was issued to the lower levels, the local "small court" immediately became chaotic.
Except for the differences in official positions and personnel, the local authorities and the capital are essentially the same, and the results can be imagined.
In this era when everything is considered low-grade but only those who are good at education and the imperial examination are supreme, being recommended to be an official is at the bottom of the chain of contempt.
Although they were rich and powerful, when the imperial court issued an edict and the orthodox officials supported them, they could only pack up and leave in despair.
This war without gunpowder lasted for more than half a year, and it was not officially ended until the autumn of the sixth year of Orthodoxy.
In this major layoff, the total number of officials who were laid off was as high as 37,000.
It not only saved the court's financial expenditure, but also greatly curbed the barbaric growth of officials.
At first, people impeached Li Qing almost every day, but in the face of Zhu Qizhen's indifference and Li Qing's shamelessness, those who hated him were helpless.
As time went by, gradually, no one was upset with Li Qing anymore and began to engage in a new round of power competition.
After the abolition of the recommendation system, the official department rose, and the remaining departments were vassalized, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate also changed its doors again.
The six ministries have regained their former glory, and the cabinet has become an executive department. Its power and influence have plummeted compared to when Sanyang was in power.
The court finally returned to a relatively healthy state, but it was still far from the period of Taizu, Taizong, and Renxuan.
The little emperor is far from being able to enforce orders and prohibitions.
…
On this day, Li Qing came home after catching fish and was about to heat the pot when there was a knock on the door.
"Who?"
Li Qing took off his apron and came to the front of the courtyard to open the door. When he saw who was coming, he couldn't help but be startled.
"Eunuch Wang?"
Li Qing didn't have any desire to get rid of Wang Zhen, but he didn't like him either.
"Is something wrong?"
"It's nothing big." Wang Zhen said with a smile, "Our family was bored, so we came to Lianjia Village. I thought that Mr. Li lived here, so I wanted to pay a visit. I took the liberty."
Wang Zhen is a well-educated man, but his character is not very good, but he speaks fairly well. Compared with ordinary eunuchs, he looks more like someone from the civil service group.
After all, he is a landed scholar, and his cultural literacy is still acceptable.
Li Qing said calmly: "Since Eunuch Wang is fine, you can go look around again. I have something else to do, so excuse me."
"Sir, wait a minute." Wang Zhen quickly blocked the door and said with a smile, "We are here to see you, sir, because we have something to do."
Li Qing raised his chin and said, "Just tell me."
Wang Zhen was a little annoyed because he was also the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, but he was so ignored by Li Qing, but thinking of the purpose of this trip, he had to suppress his unhappiness.
"The Queen Mother wants to see Mr. Li."
"The Queen Mother?" Li Qing frowned slightly, "Why did the Queen Mother see me?"
Wang Zhen smiled and said, "Our family doesn't know about this. We also ask Mr. Li to accompany our family to the palace. Don't keep the Queen Mother waiting."
The Empress Dowager summoned him, but Li Qing could not refuse, "Let's go then."
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Nave.
Li Qing met Sun again. She was in her forties and due to her good life and good maintenance, she looked like she was in her mid-thirties.
It can be said that the charm still exists.
"The Li Qing family is here." Empress Dowager Sun said pleasantly, "This time the imperial court abolished the recommendation and saved a lot of financial expenditure. The Li Qing family has contributed a lot."
"The Queen Mother is ridiculous. The abolition of the recommendation system is a wise move by the Emperor. The minister just made an opinion." Li Qing said clichés, but in his heart he was thinking about what this bitch had in mind.
Empress Dowager Sun smiled and said: "Gong is merit. There is no need for the Li Qing family to belittle themselves. There is no need to be formal. Sit down and let Zhen'er serve tea."
Li Qing sat down, took the tea from the palace maid, and asked, "I wonder why the Queen Mother summoned you?"
"It's not a big deal," Empress Dowager Sun said gently, "The Emperor is young and needs ministers like the Li Qing family. This time the recommendation is abolished, the Li Qing family has made many enemies. How can I let the Li Qing family be criticized? "
Wang Zhen continued: "The Emperor is at an age where he only listens to and believes. If it had not been for the Queen Mother's dissuasion, Mr. Li would have been unable to continue serving as an official. Mr. Li would have to thank the Queen Mother even more."
Do I thank her?
Li Qing was puzzled and thought to himself: "This girl doesn't look like a good person. Looking at her attitude, she seems to be interfering in national affairs."
"That's it." Li Qing said as if he suddenly realized it, and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."
"What are you saying about Li Qing's family?" Mrs. Sun waved her hands slightly, "It's all for the Ming Dynasty. This is my responsibility."
Li Qing was speechless: Is this where you are responsible? What are your responsibilities? Just enjoy your glory and wealth, stretching your hands too far is not a good thing.
Just listen to Sun continue, "I heard that Li Qing's family doesn't even have any servants, and they have to cook their own meals. This is not possible. The Li Qing family has made great contributions to the country, how can it be so miserable?"
"Zhen'er~"
"Yes, empress." The girl came forward holding the small wooden box, "Master Li."
Li Qing didn't pick him up. He still couldn't understand why. This bitch was trying to win over him, bribe him, and corrupt him.
"I eat the king's salary and share the king's worries. How dare I ask for rewards for what I do?" Although Li Qing often took money and did nothing in the past, after all, things are different now. Besides, this woman is the queen mother.
If you don't handle it well, you will be labeled as colluding with the harem.
The little emperor was suspicious and didn't want to get into trouble.
"Li Qing's family, don't refuse, you deserve it." Sun said with a smile.
Li Qing said politely: "The imperial court is giving me a salary. I have enough food and clothing, so I don't need this."
Seeing that she still persisted, Li Qing simply said: "Even if the court rewards you, it should be given by the emperor."
"Well said." An old voice sounded.
Then, the Empress Dowager Zhang walked into the main hall with the support of the palace maid.
