"Please give me a clear explanation from Your Majesty the Grand Sun!"
Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and other civil servants saluted at the same time.
Although I understand that Zhu Yunzhen is taking this opportunity to force them to agree to something that they could not agree to before, he must endure it for the sake of the Counselor's Office and in order to become the Counselor.
I just hope this third thing doesn't go too far.
"Last year, the emperor issued an order to move 45,000 craftsmen from all over the country, totaling more than 200,000 people, to the 18th Avenue of Jinling to produce military and civilian supplies for the Ming Dynasty."
"There are many skilled craftsmen among them, and the things they make are of great benefit to the court and the world."
"I would like to set up a technical research and manufacturing bureau, select outstanding craftsmen from these craftsmen to join, grant them official status, and receive court salary. Those who have made outstanding contributions and have made important items that benefit the country and the people will be awarded with knighthoods."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the civil servants below changed drastically.
Just set up a technical research and manufacturing bureau.
They didn't understand this and thought it might be something created by His Highness the Grand Sun for fun.
Although there is a suspicion of losing one's ambition by playing with things, which is not what a prince should do, it is of no importance.
Can craftsmen be given official titles and titles?
Why is this?
They are just a group of humble craftsmen who only get a few taels of silver for making something.
Learning is valuable than anything else.
What they do is the best, and that is also a skill, not the end.
The Confucian classics and the words of sages are the foundation.
If the imperial court reuses them, wouldn't it mean that they are sacrificing their roots for the sake of the bottom?
No matter how many scholars study hard for decades, they may not be able to get an official position.
How can it be possible to give official status to a mere craftsman?
Not to mention being awarded a title.
You must know that, in addition to ministers who have contributed to the founding of the country, only generals who have made outstanding military exploits and fought through life and death on the battlefield will be knighted.
As for civil servants, no matter how powerful they are in the court or how high their status is, they will not be ennobled.
It is already the ultimate to receive a good posthumous title after death.
Now His Highness Taisun actually said that he would ennoble those craftsmen, which is simply turning the imperial court upside down.
no!
Absolutely not!
A group of civil servants were about to advise and prevent this from happening.
At this time, I heard Zhu Yunxuan say leisurely: "This is the last thing. If you don't have any objections, we can discuss the establishment of an advisory office."
The words that came to my mouth were swallowed back in an instant.
Although setting up a Technical Research and Manufacturing Bureau and conferring titles and titles on craftsmen made them uncomfortable, after all, it did not involve any personal interests.
Even if the craftsmen were given official titles or titles, they would not be able to affect the government's affairs.
They still have to continue to be their craftsmen.
They were dissatisfied simply because they felt that the craftsmen were paid too high and could not reflect the noble status of scholars.
In contrast, the establishment of the Advisory Office is a major event.
A small leak will sink a great ship.
At this juncture, please try your best to meet His Highness Taisun's request.
A group of civil servants looked at me and I looked at you, and they all nodded tacitly.
Huang Zicheng cupped his hands and said, "Although this matter is inconsistent with the old rules, since His Highness Taisun has made up his mind, all I can do is follow suit."
Zhu Yunxu smiled and said: "I am afraid that this will lead to rumors and unprovoked attacks. I hope you will advise my colleagues to prevent such things from happening."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty Taisun, the subordinates will do their best to handle this matter." The civil servants replied in unison.
Their thoughts have been completely focused on the Counselor's Office.
"Yes." Zhu Yunzhen nodded with satisfaction and said: "The establishment of the Advisory Office is of great importance. It also needs to establish a charter. Why should it be established? How to set it up? How to set it up? Authority, status, ownership, and other things. They all need to be discussed carefully.”
As he spoke, he moved his body and said casually: "What I want to say is that after you go to court, you should discuss it carefully with the officials in the court. If you have any good ideas, you can submit a memorial when it is time."
"I would like to give you an explanation here. Grandpa Huang means that the Advisory Office can be set up, but it must be done in a proper way."
"Do you all understand?"
As soon as this statement came out, the civil servants below were all excited.
Has His Majesty already agreed to the establishment of an advisory office?
Originally, this was their biggest concern.
I can only place my hope in His Majesty the Grand Sun and give him good advice in front of His Majesty.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty agreed.
As long as they come up with a charter, things will be done.
"I accept my order!" All the civil servants were excited.
"It's nothing, let's all disperse." Zhu Yunzhen waved his hand.
The officials quickly saluted and retreated.
Soon, the news that the imperial court was about to set up an advisory office, and that ministers would be appointed to assist in the affairs of state, disappeared.
In an instant, the entire Ming Dynasty officialdom was boiling.
Prior to this, a group of civil servants, led by Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai, Liu Sanwu and others, assisted His Highness Taisun in reviewing memorials every day in the Wenhua Hall, which had already attracted countless criticisms.
There are also rumors that the imperial court intends to set up an advisory office, but many people still don't believe it.
After His Majesty abolished the system of prime minister, he once issued an edict saying that it would never be established again.
Now that there is an advisory office, how is it different from the original prime minister?
They are still unclear about the extent of the authority of the Advisory Office.
I just take it for granted that since I am helping His Majesty review memorials and act as an agent in government affairs, he must be in a high position of power, just like the Prime Minister.
"Government is based on the arch, selecting capable officials and virtuous ministers and putting them into important positions. His Majesty the Grand Sun is doing this wisely."
"Yes, it seems that in the future, scholars are expected to join the Counselor's Office, act as agents of government, and truly realize their desire to govern the country and bring peace to the world."
"I just don't know, which adults can enter the Councilor's Office this time?"
"The counselor, isn't this the same as the auxiliary minister and the minister who cares about orders?"
"I don't know. I only heard that there will be an advisory office, but I didn't say that there will be an advisory minister."
"Haha, since the Counselor's Office has been established, there will naturally be a Counselor."
"I heard that Mr. Huang, the minister of Dali Temple, and Mr. Qi, the left minister of the Ministry of War, have been assisting His Highness Taisun in handling government affairs in the Wenhua Palace these days. His Highness Taisun is extremely satisfied with them, and they should all be expected to join the Counselor's Office. "
"How important is the Counselor's Office? Although His Highness the Grand Sun has overseen the administration of the country, the candidates for the Counselor's Office must still be decided by His Majesty."
"Based on His Majesty's favor and trust in His Highness Taisun, as long as His Highness Taisun makes suggestions, Your Majesty will most likely listen."
…
Countless officials were discussing in private, wondering who might enter the Advisory Office, and even thinking about how to flatter and curry favor in advance.
However, there are also voices of opposition.
"How can we leave national affairs to others? His Highness Taisun asked these people to review memorials in the Wenhua Hall. It is too much. Now he still needs to set up an advisory office. It is ridiculous, too ridiculous."
"We have been studying for decades and have been favored by the court. We must not disobey the teachings of the saints and will definitely prevent this from happening."
"The affairs of the government should be left to the emperor's arbitrariness and left to the prince to supervise the country and manage the country. It still makes sense, but it can be left to the advisory office, but it is absolutely unacceptable."
"Yes, now is not the time for the new emperor to ascend the throne. There is no need to appoint a minister to take care of life. How can we entrust the government to others?"
The opponents were mainly officials who had a history of quarrels with Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and others, and were political opponents in the court.
They thought that they had no hope of entering the Council and taking control of the power.
Of course, it is impossible to just watch a competitor enter the Advisory Office.
But their opposition was quickly submerged in a sea of approval and did not cause much of a stir.
The emperor agreed, and all the important ministers in the court strongly supported it. What was the use of their opposition?
This is exactly what Zhu Yunzhen wants to see.
If Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and others are not given a little "sweetness" to let them see the "hope" of running the country on their behalf, then it will definitely be a dead end. They must not let the government be left to others, and they must not set up an advisory office.
Once there is a lot of noise, it will be very difficult to implement it.
At the very least, he is creating huge obstacles for himself for no reason.
Now, since they all agree, things are easier to handle.
Zhu Yunzhen wrote all the regulations in detail.
Next, the drama is about to begin.
Those who now imagine that they are serving as counselors and holding great power will probably vomit three liters of blood if they see the charter he wrote.
(End of chapter)
