Hu Hui couldn't figure out Zhu Yunwen's thoughts, so the harm outweighed the benefits by allowing people from the royal family to enter the court as officials. Once these people formed a party with their special status and formed their own factions to manage the government, who could cooperate with them? contend?
Don't agree!
Hu Xi prayed silently, hoping that Zhu Yunxi, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Jixi would consider their identities and faces and reject Zhu Yunwen's "good intentions."
Zhu Gaochi struggled for a long time, and finally raised his head and looked at Zhu Yunwen firmly: "I need to do practical things, I need real duties, and I don't want to do empty duties. If the emperor allows it, I am willing to become an official in the court, no matter how big or small the official position is."
Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Jixi looked at Zhu Gaochi in surprise, and Zhu Jixi winked repeatedly, asking Zhu Gaochi to think carefully about our status and how we could enter the imperial court as officials!
Zhu Gaochi pushed away Zhu Yunxi's hand pulling his sleeve, ignored Zhu Jixi's gaze, and looked at Zhu Yunwen with determination.
Being an official is not a shameful thing for the royal family members.
Mei Yin and Li Jian were also members of the royal family, and they also served in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army.
So what about the vassal king? The current vassal king is no longer the vassal king during the Taizu Dynasty. He has no real power. He is either doing business or mining, or he is just a Taiping prince, eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, playing and singing, day after day, what else is there? significance?
Serving the court, sharing the monarch's worries, showing one's abilities and putting talents to use, this is the real meaning.
I am fat, but not a pig.
The mind is not about fodder, but about strategies.
Zhu Gaochi knew very well that with the weakening of external enemies and the innovation of firearms, there were fewer and fewer enemies that could threaten the Ming Dynasty, and internal governance would be the top priority of the court. The best way to participate in internal governance is to become an official in the court, rather than being a military general in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies.
Marching and fighting is not my specialty.
Besides, with this somewhat disabled body, I am not suitable for fighting at all. Civilization is what I am best at and what I like most.
Being an official, handling government affairs, and watching chaotic things being solved is like straightening out a mess and bringing everything back to order. Isn't it great?
Face is your own. As long as you are strong-minded, neither humble nor arrogant, behave decently, and live up to your conscience, you cannot lose face!
Zhu Yunwen looked at the determined Zhu Gaochi, smiled and nodded: "Okay, very good. Liubu, Dali Temple, Duchayuan, Honglu Temple, wherever you want to go, take your pick."
"pick?"
Zhu Gaochi was surprised. He could still choose to be an official.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Jixi looked at each other, a little moved, but also hesitant. They looked at Zhu Gaochi, waiting for his answer.
Zhu Gaochi pondered.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate mainly scolds people to find trouble, and my eloquence is not suitable. There is no need to consider Dali Temple and Honglu Temple. Among the six departments, the Ministry of Rites, which is in charge of etiquette, is not suitable for me. The Ministry of Punishment, which is in charge of punishment, is not suitable. The Ministry of War is not bad, but it is a pity that I did not enter the Military Academy in the Imperial College. It's probably impossible to get anything done there, and I'm not physically fit to be a contractor. The Ministry of Works can't consider it, so only the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs are left.
The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of personnel promotion and assessment, and has great power. But the question is, what can I do if I join the official department, evaluate others, and achieve my own success?
Forget it, although there are many connections and a lot of money here, it is not suitable for you. What is really suitable for you is the people's livelihood. What really affects the foundation of the Ming Dynasty is also the people's livelihood, and that is the Ministry of Household Affairs.
The scope of responsibilities of the Ministry of Household Affairs is very wide. The Shangshu is in charge of the national household registration, tax and service decrees, and the Minister is in charge of auditing printing books, tax and service collection and other accounting statistics. When broken down, the affairs are numerous.
Immigration, land reclamation and resettlement of displaced persons are the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Fish-scale atlas and suppression of annexation are the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Adjustment of surplus and deficit, balance of payments are the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Pensions and relief, exemption of accumulated debts, collection of taxes, and payment of salaries are the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs. It’s also a matter for the Ministry of Finance.
Zhu Gaochi studied in the Imperial College, majoring in Mathematics. He had a deep understanding of numbers, arithmetic and data analysis, so he said to Zhu Yunwen: "I want to enter the Ministry of Household Affairs to investigate the increase and decrease in population and land, and promote the reform of the household registration system. It will be better Grasp the true situation of the country.”
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Gaochi. He was a very rational and sober person. He did not pursue excessive power and enter the most powerful official department or the military department related to the military. Instead, he chose the household department that suited him.
Don't be greedy, be realistic.
This is Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Yunwen agreed: "No problem, you are now the head of the Department of Household Affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and you can report to the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs tomorrow. As for when you are willing to do things, which area you are responsible for, whether to read the documents of the Household Department of the capital, or go to the local area, It’s all up to you.”
Zhu Gaochi did not expect Zhu Yunwen to be so straightforward. He not only agreed to him, but also gave him great power to do things.
Zhu Yunwen pondered for a moment and continued: "The Ministry of Revenue has limited manpower, and Xia Yuanji doesn't have many people who can support you. You can choose ten people to work with you in the Imperial College and enjoy seventh-grade treatment."
Zhu Gaochi was a little excited. In this way, he could lead people to do what he had always wanted to do, gain a deeper understanding of the people's livelihood in the Ming Dynasty, and provide a better basis for the court to implement policies.
"So, I thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Gaochi was looking forward to it.
Behind the numbers, there are countless secrets. In the entire imperial court, the household department had the largest number of people. The secrets there were directly related to the foundation of the imperial court.
This will be a decrypted performance.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Jixi looked at each other, feeling a little uneasy in their hearts.
Zhu Gaochi agreed to enter the imperial court as an official, but he still wanted to be a small sixth-grade chief. This was very different from his status as the prince, but looking at his excitement, he seemed to be very satisfied.
Zhu Yunxi hesitated for a moment and said to Zhu Yunwen: "Brother Emperor, I also want to enter the Ministry of Household Affairs, but I want to study business. Now that the imperial court wants to explore the Silk Road, commerce and commercial tax will definitely become an addition to the Ministry of Household Affairs. The biggest concern besides farm taxes.”
Zhu Yunwen did not hesitate and agreed: "Then you join the Financial Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs and serve as the head of the Financial Department. Like Gao Chi, you can also choose ten people to be responsible for commercial tax and commercial investigations."
Zhu Yunxi thanks you.
Zhu Jixi was in a bit of a dilemma. Both Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yunxi had agreed. It would be inappropriate not to agree, but if he agreed, it would be against his will.
Zhu Yunxi is nothing now. Zhu Gaochi is the heir apparent, but he is the king of the Jin Dynasty and the successor. It is impossible for him to listen to other people's shouts and shouts.
"Your Majesty, I want to join the Ministry of Works, but I don't have the skills yet. I want to go to the Craftsman College to study for two years and then study steam engines..."
Zhu Jixi said.
Zhu Yunwen shook his head helplessly: "You are really obsessed with steam engines."
Zhu Jixi chuckled: "It's about the fate of the country, so naturally we should pay more attention to it."
Zhu Yunwen did not force it: "Since you are so persistent, then go to the Craftsman Academy. As long as you can pass the examination, it is not impossible to join the steam engine improvement, but you have to remember that the steam engine is a national weapon, and you can research it. But the secrets cannot be leaked."
Come and try it quickly. 】
Seeing that Zhu Yunwen did not blame him, Zhu Jixi immediately became happy. As long as he stayed in the Imperial College, it would be fine. The court was like a whirlpool. They wanted to jump into it, but he didn't want to.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yunxi: "When you enter the imperial court and become officials, the first thing you do is to forget your other identities. Royal family members only exist in private. There are no royal family members in official affairs of the court, only monarchs and ministers. Everything needs to be done Follow the court rules and do not exceed them."
"I accept the decree."
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Jixi quickly agreed and fell into the role.
Zhu Yunwen signaled the three of them to leave, and said to Yang Shiqi and Hu Hui beside him: "The cat theory has been out for so long, and the argument of demoting talents in an eclectic way has been mentioned, but I have been worried about it for a long time. Your worries are about Yes, there are disadvantages in allowing them to serve as officials in the imperial court, but they are top three in the Imperial Examination, outstanding in their studies, and are talents among talents. If they are not reused, where will their future be?"
Hu Hui was worried and said: "But once they form a force, relying on the relationships behind them, they are likely to form a party, which will be detrimental to the court..."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said seriously: "So, you need to look at the integrity of the officials in the court. Those who cling to others, find new ways, and get promoted by cheating will be transferred or dismissed. I will not allow them to enter the court as officials. Allow them to run wild."
Hu Xi was suddenly startled. It could be seen that even if Zhu Yunwen allowed Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yunxi to enter the court, the inspection and attention of these two people would probably be strict. If there were officials who came to pay filial piety to these two people, they would probably be completely eliminated. Leave the court.
Zhu Yunwen's bottom line is not to allow cliques to form and become powerful.
Hu Xi was still a little puzzled and asked: "Your Majesty, why are you arranging for them to join the court as officials at this time..."
Zhu Yunwen put his hands behind his back, cleared his throat, and sang: "I moved his gold and silver to more than ten cabinets. This is what he got from harming the common people. I don't want you to be a petty thief, and I don't want to kill you." Lust and abuse of duty. It’s not that I’m greedy for money, I’m here just because you deceive me. You tortured an old father-in-law and took a young beauty to be his wife. You are not afraid of good people and deceiving others, you Don’t be afraid of retribution, sooner or later..."
Hu Xi squinted his eyes, wasn't Zhu Yunwen singing the popular drama "Black Tornado"?
Zhu Yunwen looked at Hu Hui: "You all like to listen to operas, and you probably know about "Black Whirlwind of Justice and Spreading Wealth", but do you know who wrote it?"
Hu Xi shook his head. This drama has indeed caused a sensation in the capital since it was launched by the art troupe, attracting many people. But a group of women from the art troupe can really write such a thing as "Hit him until he is weak and stubborn, hard to earn money, beat him until he is pretty and helpless" "That's right, the beating made his hands and feet bend as if he were sleeping, the beating made him twist his mouth, the beating made him bruise," the drama?
Zhu Yunwen said solemnly: "This is the work of Zhu Youdun, the son of the former King of Zhou Dynasty!"
"ah?"
Hu Xi was shocked.
Zhu Youdou, the son of King Zhu Ji of Zhou Dynasty in Kaifeng, the brother of Zhu Youhuang? He's actually the man behind the new drama? But what does this have to do with Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yunxi entering the court as officials?
