As for why it is the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, the main reason is that there are too many similarities between the two.
The main responsibilities of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division are to maintain law and order in the capital, arrest thieves, punish criminals, manage water and fire bans, etc.
Similarly, Jin Yiwei is mainly responsible for patrolling, making arrests, organizing prison orders, arresting criminals, etc.
The difference is that the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division mainly targets the evil forces among the people, while the Jinyiwei mainly targets court officials.
In later generations, Jinyiwei will be equivalent to a powerful version of the National Security Bureau, and the Five Cities Military and Horse Division will be like a joint department of public security and firefighting.
Once Chen Kan arrived at the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, Jin Yiwei wanted to arrest officials at will without any restrictions as before. In view of the relationship between Chen Kan and Ji Gang, the Wucheng Army and Horse Division would definitely intervene to stop him.
Although this can easily lead to a fight between the two departments, it can greatly reduce the possibility of unjust, false and wrongful convictions. Especially if the chief officer of Jinyiwei wants to implicate the court for his own selfish interests, it will be difficult to happen again.
And this is exactly the result Zhu Di wants to see.
Jin Yiwei's power is so great that it needs to be restricted.
Historically, Zhu Di established a new department called the Dongjishi Factory and used eunuchs to control the Jinyiwei.
Later, after it was discovered that the East Factory was also out of control, a West Factory was established. All in all, they were notorious departments and none of them were good.
Standing at the entrance of the Nancheng Army and Horses Department, Chen Kan had no intention of going in.
Zhu Di's decree has not yet come down, and he is still a member of Jinyiwei.
After turning the horse's head and returning home, Chen Kan was shocked to realize that another day had passed.
He found that since he came to Daming, there was always not enough time every day. After finishing one thing, he could always find another thing to continue busy with.
Even for something as elegant as listening to music in Goulan, I don’t have time to go there several times.
This is obviously an abnormal working condition. Under high mental stress, people can easily be driven into perversion.
So Chen Kan returned to the room, put two silver ingots in his arms, and then planned to go to the Qinhuai River to paint a boat.
"stop!"
Fang Xiaoru's voice sounded at the right time. Chen Kan looked back and said in surprise: "Teacher, when did you leave your job?"
Now that Fang Xiaoru is back, Chen Kan's plan for the Qinhuai River trip has been declared bankrupt.
"I just got off work and the Beijing police are about to arrive, so my official duties have become much busier during this period."
Fang Xiaoru explained and turned around and entered the study, and Chen Kan had no choice but to follow.
After closing the door to the study and sitting down opposite Fang Xiaoru, Chen Kan asked curiously: "In this situation this year, does your Majesty also plan to conduct an inspection in Beijing?"
Jingcha is the imperial court's performance evaluation of local officials every three years. It is jointly conducted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Because it begins in the autumn of every three years, it is also called autumn censorship.
During the Hongwu period, the promotion and demotion of officials were determined based on the standards of "Four Grids" and "Eight Methods".
During the Wanli period, the "eight methods" were changed to six methods, and the time was changed to once every ten years.
Once the year of Beijing and Chaoyang comes, it is the time for local officials to show their talents. There will be an endless stream of people giving gifts and bribes, and you can see all kinds of monsters and monsters.
Fang Xiaoru rubbed his eyebrows and said slightly tiredly: "This year's situation is more complicated than in previous years, so His Majesty plans to conduct a comprehensive investigation. If nothing goes wrong, there should be a major change in the local officialdom."
Chen Kan frowned and said, "Where can there be so many replacement officials?"
"This is a problem that Weishi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, needs to solve. I wonder if those old supervisors from the Imperial College will be brought out for some training this time."
Fang Xiaoru did not elaborate, but explained casually, then asked in a different tone: "Did you see His Majesty after you came back?"
Chen Kan shook his head and said: "Not yet, but I have met Master Dao Yan. His Majesty plans to let the student take the original team to practice in the position of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division."
"Hmm~"
"Your Majesty really wants to beat the rules."
After pondering for a moment, Fang Xiaoru said: "This is a good thing, but the career of cruel officials is not the right path. Don't get too deep into it. His Majesty will probably let you have a name this time. It will not delay your career, so go to the Imperial College to study. For that matter, you still need to pay attention."
"Students know."
Chen Kan nodded in agreement. The start of the Imperial Academy is in early August, which is still more than ten days away.
As for the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department, if nothing unexpected happens, the position of admiral commanding the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department will fall on him.
The position of Admiral, Commander of the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, is also a rankless official position, but it has the power to control the military command of the Five Cities.
Historically, this position was usually held by relatives of the emperor when major changes occurred in the capital. It was rare for foreign ministers to hold this official position. Its significance is evident.
After talking about the business, Chen Kan looked at Fang Xiaoru and suddenly felt that it was so damn right to say that every elder in the family is like a treasure.
Every time after chatting with Fang Xiaoru, the direction in my heart always becomes much clearer.
The earnest teachings from a big shot in the court, this kind of thing is hard to find in any era, it must be a great good thing that can only happen when the smoke comes out of the ancestral grave.
But now that I have to move, it will be very difficult for me to accept Fang Xiaoru's teachings anytime and anywhere as I do now.
How great would it be if Fang Xiaoru could move into the old residence of the Hou Mansion together?
As soon as this idea came up, I couldn't stop it.
Give it a try, what if?
Chen Kan sorted out his manuscript and said with a sincere face: "Teacher, the old house where the student lived when he was a child has been repaired and the student is ready to move back. In addition, the student is thinking that you are now an official of the Ministry of Personnel, the head of hundreds of officials. , it doesn’t look good to live in this small house anymore, I might as well move in with the students so that I can be taken care of."
"You can move if you want. Your filial piety is appreciated by the teacher. I'm just used to living here as a teacher, so I won't let you go there. I also plan to retire in the future and return to this small courtyard to retire."
Not surprisingly, Fang Xiaoru rejected Chen Kan's invitation.
Chen Kan felt a little disappointed, but even though he knew it was impossible, he continued: "During the Beijing inspection period, you always need a bigger place to meet officials from various places. The student feels that the student's home is just right."
How could Fang Xiaoru not understand Chen Kan's little thoughts? He shook his head and said with a smile: "According to what you said, wouldn't the yamen of the Ministry of Personnel be bigger and better?"
Chen Kan retorted: "Then you can't treat the official department as your home, right?"
"Okay, then you can save a good room for me, and after the inspection is over, I will bring your master's wife to stay for a while."
Chen Kan was overjoyed to receive Fang Xiaoru's promise. If you don't move here, it would be nice to come and live here often.
"Teacher, don't worry, the students will definitely leave you the biggest and best room, the kind that is surrounded by mountains and rivers!"
Chen Kan patted his chest and promised, making both master and disciple laugh.
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