Zhang Mingwei ignored him, turned his eyes again, and saw Zuo Du Yushi.
When Liu Zongzhou saw this, his face turned slightly red, but in the end he answered with his head held high: "Any violation of law will be punished, shouldn't it?"
Zhang Mingwei nodded slightly, well, as you said, any violation of law will be punished!
With this thought in his mind, he turned to look at the others.
Although those who were seen by him did not want to answer this question. However, if the emperor is watching and does not answer, he may be suspected of being guilty. Therefore, whether they want it or not, they all answer out of righteousness.
Zhang Mingwei was not surprised at all by this answer. He suddenly asked Liu Zongzhou: "I want to know, what are the responsibilities of the Metropolitan Procuratorate?"
Liu Zongzhou was a little stunned after hearing this. He looked up at the emperor on the throne and found that he was also listening attentively. He replied loudly: "Why bother asking? Of course, you are rectifying yourself to rectify all the buildings! The best among all will be saved." , the emperor and father can be seen above, and the scholar-bureaucrats in the world can be held accountable below, and then hundreds of buildings are like it. The ministers are law-abiding, the junior ministers are honest, the discipline is upright and solemn, and the responsibility is in charge. And the patrol is responsible for the first task. The patrol recruits people, Then the officials will be in charge and the people will be well-off."
This passage was originally written by Liu Zongzhou in reply to Emperor Chongzhen. In this plane, it is used to answer Zhang Mingwei's question.
Although Zhang Mingwei had a little difficulty listening, he roughly understood the meaning. He immediately smiled and said loudly: "That's right! The responsibilities of the Jinyiwei are similar to those of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. They are to supervise all officials and clean up the court."
Having said this, he turned around and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, now, the Jinyi Guards have already corrected themselves. In the days to come, they will definitely live up to Your Majesty's expectations and supervise all officials. If there is any violation of laws and disciplines, they will definitely arrest and report to Your Majesty. , Corrupt officials will never be allowed to harm the Ming Dynasty!"
"Yes!" Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, sir!"
"..." Those civil servants were speechless. Is this the king's father speaking to his ministers? Could it be that His Majesty really needs to treat him as a gentleman? How virtuous and capable is he, that he can really be your Majesty's husband?
While they were still envious, jealous, and hating Zhang Mingwei's status in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen, they heard Zhang Mingwei say to them: "The responsibilities of the Jinyiwei are my duty. Please cooperate with me in the future. Let's do our own things together and live up to His Majesty's expectations. How about that?" "
"How about your ancestors!" Yang Zhiqi cursed in his heart, but on the surface, he immediately responded, "Of course, there is no need for Duke Xingguo to say it, this is the duty of a minister!"
After he finished speaking, he remembered that he had launched an attack on the enemy with such great fanfare, but ended up punching the cotton. Not only that, but he also had to lick his face and say things that were against his will. Yang Zhiqi felt as uncomfortable as swallowing a fly!
Under the gaze of Emperor Chongzhen, what else can others say and what can they say? He could only reply like Yang Zhiqi, forget about the depression in his heart.
Zhang Mingwei looked at their expressions and sneered in his heart, "Don't think I'm just talking, just wait!"
Thinking like this, he suddenly saw Liu Zongzhou lowered his head and remained silent, and he couldn't help but frown.
To be honest, he still has a good impression of Liu Zongzhou. Although he could also understand that as a civil servant, Liu Zongzhou's involvement was a matter of butt, but he was still a little unhappy after all.
Therefore, when he saw that he was silent, Zhang Mingwei asked directly: "Master Liu, the censor of Zuodu, do you have any opinions on what I just said?"
If Emperor Chongzhen came to ask this kind of question, there would be no problem at all. However, Zhang Mingwei asked directly by name. To be honest, it seemed a bit arrogant.
In fact, since he entered the palace, he has dominated everything in the palace and has already shown that arrogance.
However, no one expected that Liu Zongzhou raised his head and said with a sincere face: "If the Jin Yiwei can really do what the Duke said, fulfill his duties, and enforce the law impartially, he will naturally have no objection."
Having said this, he suddenly looked at Emperor Chongzhen and said sincerely again: "Your Majesty, I suggest that we start with the investigation by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Only by being upright can we rectify the world, just like the Jin Yiwei."
After hearing this, other censors couldn't help but cursed.
What do you mean, Liu Zongzhou, that you want to investigate yourself? Didn't we agree that today we are here to impeach Jin Yiwei, but it would be better for you to have internal strife? Are you full?
Many people were unhappy, but Emperor Chongzhen was happy when he heard it. He immediately nodded in agreement and said: "What Liu Qing said is very true, and it is in line with my wishes! In this case, I will take the lead with you. Within half a month, I will see what the results are."
In the Ming Dynasty, the power to evaluate officials was exercised by the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Ministry of Personnel.
There are two types of assessments. The first is to examine those officials who have expired their term of office. The examination is divided into three stages and is inspected every three years. Three years is the initial examination, six years is the re-examination, and nine years is the general examination. After the examination, based on performance, they are divided into three grades: competent, ordinary, and incompetent. Each grade is further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades. The promotion and demotion of officials will be determined based on the assessment results of their cases.
This has preconditions and is not suitable for what Emperor Chongzhen just said.
The second type of assessment is inspection. During the Ming Dynasty, all officials were subject to regular inspections. Beijing officials were inspected every six years and local officials were inspected every three years. According to the regulations of Beijing officials, Yanguan inspects every six years. There are specific requirements for inspections, and the results must be determined based on who has been inspected and what things have been corrected.
This is a regular assessment. If the time is not up, there will be no assessment.
However, because of the special functions of Yanguan, in addition to regular inspections, the Ming Dynasty also added "clean flow" measures to punish those Yanguan who were considered incompetent and unqualified, that is, daily inspections. For example, those who are old and sick will be promoted to official positions; those who are impetuous and inadequate will be demoted; those who are weak and careless will be idle; those who are greedy and cruel will be demoted to the common people, etc.
What Emperor Chongzhen said was referring to this kind of daily inspection. The superiors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the censors can impeach other censors. Of course, the powers of the Metropolitan Procuratorate's superiors are more important, that's for sure.
In addition, the Ming Dynasty not only gave the Yanguan great powers, but also shouldered great responsibilities, that is, power and responsibility were equal. According to the Ming Dynasty, the punishment for corrupt officials and bending the law is "increased by three levels, and the punishment for corruption will be given more severely" than that for ordinary people.
This is also the reason why many imperial censors secretly scolded their mothers when they heard Liu Zongzhou's words.
To propose a self-examination in such a serious matter must be a sad door to hell. No matter what, you have to show off and achieve some results that can be achieved. Moreover, no one can say whether he can pass the test.
I have to say that from an institutional perspective, the Ming Dynasty's system is actually very complete. At least under the premise of the feudal monarchy system, the various rules and regulations are really complete.
However, systems are implemented by people. After two hundred and seventy years in the Ming Dynasty, no matter how good the system was, it has lost its original effect.
This point has to make people sigh!
