"Push?"

Let the ministers nominate Zaifu?

Xiang Xiang chewed on Han Gang's proposal to the Queen Mother, but couldn't react for a while.

Wang Zhongzheng frowned even more.

Recommendations are common in the world, and they are also an important channel for the imperial court to appoint officials in addition to grinding and examining Quanxu. However, the recommendation has always been the recommendation of a high-ranking official to a low-level official, and there is no saying that a high-ranking official is nominated by a group of low-grade officials.

Just like Zai Fu and the chief of the superintendent of each road recommended his subordinates, the chief and deputy of the Yushi Observatory and the Hanlin Bachelor recommended the officials, all of them were recommended by high-ranking officials without exception, so there was a lot of traffic in front of Zaifu's door, so there was a saying that there was a weaving of party henchmen.

Fang just asked Han Gang to recommend to the Queen Mother, also because Han Gang was sure to enter the two mansions. And if the Xuanhui envoy standing in the Xifu class is also counted as the Zaifu sequence, Han Gang is equivalent to two assistants, and he is already an old qualification in Zaifu.

But it is not the same to let low-level officials nominate high-ranking officials.

This is generally said to be a chaotic order, and in ordinary terms, it is also contrary to the norm and an extraordinary move.

If Han Gang directly recommended any important minister in the imperial court, it would be easy to say. But now it has become a common practice to let the courtiers recommend the slaughter, and it will become a practice in the future, can the pro-people officials of the prefecture and county also be elected by the local yamen, whether the supervisors of each road are elected by the officials of the prefecture and county of the road, and the generals of the various armies, can they also follow the example? If it really wants to become like that, how can this court still rule the world?

A group of people elected one person to the throne, it was common in the five generations, and it was also common in the world. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for a group of bandits to push a leader out, or for a rebel party to want a puppet who can take the blame, and to promote an unlucky ghost.

Wang Zhongzheng has been in the army for a long time and knows a lot about the shortcomings in the army.

The imperial court has always been generous to military generals, and treats soldiers harshly - compared with ordinary soldiers, the treatment of middle and high-level military attachés, that is, high-ranking military attachés, is definitely lenient, so there are almost no generals who intend to rebel.

The vast majority of mutinies in this dynasty were started by the oppression of the soldiers below. After they revolted, they wanted to coerce the commander to rebel together. If one person is elected from among the ordinary officers, the court will recruit the most people, and the capital crime of the leader, the soldiers below will be lucky enough to escape with their lives.

Just like Emperor Taizu back then, he was in the yellow robe of Chenqiaoyi, there is a saying that he was prepared for a long time, and he was just pretending to be a gesture at that time, but there is also a saying that Zhao Kuangyin was coerced by his subordinates, and in that case, he could not back down - even if Emperor Taizu didn't know in advance, when his younger brother and subordinates brought the yellow robe, was it possible for him to shirk?

This is the practice of the five generations. And many of the customs of the five generations have continued to this day. In the case of soldiers coercing officials, Wang Zhongzheng can cite more than a dozen at will.

Although Wu Kui was known as the culprit of the Guangrui Army mutiny, in fact, when the mutiny began, Wu Kui was still in prison, and it was his generals who saw him innocently imprisoned and died, and more importantly, he had been treated unfairly, so they rebelled, robbed Wu Kui from prison, and coerced him to rebel together.

The Baozhou Mutiny during the reign of Renzong, that is, a rebellion in which Guo Kui became famous, was also the first rebellion of the soldiers, and several generals were put on the shelf to be the leaders. None of the officers who refused to follow the thieves survived.

And similar situations, in the fifth generation, there are even more like cows. When the soldiers below took out the yellow robes, there was no way for both sides to retreat. Emperor Taizu will either put it on, or he will watch the rebellion and leave.

However, just when Wang Zhongzheng was full of suspicion and pondered Han Gang's intentions, he heard Han Gang's supplementary explanation.

"The so-called recommendation of the minister is only to provide candidates for His Majesty's reference. Fang Caichen also said that no matter whether the Queen Mother is going to be used in the East Mansion or the West Mansion, as long as it is determined where there is a quota, the prince will be asked to push out three people, and His Majesty will choose one of them. ”

In other words, the final decision is still in the hands of the Son of Heaven or the queen and the queen mother who hold the authority of the Son of Heaven.

You can't become fat in one bite, and you can't go a thousand miles in one step. Now it's just a matter of getting out of the way and taking advantage of the opportunity. Imperceptibility is the right way.

What's more, his ultimate goal was never here.

So Han Gang was not in a hurry. If you have to come up with a system that has been in use for hundreds of years, there may be such people, but it is by no means Han Gang, who acts in extreme reality.

Wang Zhongzheng felt that it sounded better like this. But there is also a feeling that Han Gang is unwilling to accept Zaifu's right to recommend, and then he thinks of a workaround temporarily.

In a blink of an eye, Wang Zhongzheng had already thought that Han Gang had been inspired by that incident.

Nowadays, there are two major leagues, Keju and horse racing, and the first election is one person, one vote. Now it is used in the selection of Zaifu, and it is not ingenious. If Han Gang's opinion spreads, the world only thinks that Han Gang is using the wisdom of the people.

The right to recommend is a good thing to look at. But the object to be recommended is Zaifu, and it is impossible for the courtiers to get this power in their hands, and once it is rumored, it will be the target of the public. It is also extremely unlikely that the prime minister will be able to agree. Even if he passed Zaisuke, he chose the person who suited his heart. But the people he recommended might fall into the trap in turn to avoid suspicion.

That's good, that's good. Wang Zhongzheng was thinking. It's better than Han Gang's own election, so he can avoid most of the criticism and controversy.

"Who will nominate them?"

Empress Xiang didn't think as much as Wang Zhongzheng, but she could understand a little more in general.

"Since it is for the two governments, the candidate must at least have the qualifications of the two officials, and the promoter cannot be limited to the officials of the two systems, at least the officials above the service system must participate, otherwise it will not be called the expectation of the public, but only the private grant of a few people."

"Two systems...... The official ...... above the waiter" Xiang Empress pondered slowly.

The internal system of Hanlin bachelors, the external system of Chinese scholars. It is an official position, and it also indicates rank. Just like the servant system, after the line of the servant system, it is a heavy minister.

Usually the two provinces are promoted to newcomers. If you don't count the outer roads, just look at the court, the three envoys, the prefect of Kaifeng, the imperial history of Zhongcheng, and the bachelors of Hanlin are all in the ranks of candidates, especially the bachelors of Hanlin.

Officials of more than two systems include these people.

"In my humble opinion. Officials above the two systems can be elected, and officials above the service system in Beijing have the right to be promoted, but only one person can be elected at a time. At that time, in front of His Majesty, the officials above the service system will be publicly promoted in the palace. Among the two or three persons who have won the most lifts, His Majesty shall choose one of them to take office. ”

It is better to restrain power than to diffuse it. It is difficult to suppress the imperial power, but it is much easier to get the gift sent by the Queen Mother.

As long as the final decision is still in the hands of the Queen Mother, it is not difficult for Han Gang to ask himself if his proposal is to be passed.

"That's right."

After listening to Han Gang's narration, Xiang Xiang replied softly. Nodding slowly. Said he understood.

Han Gang's proposal sounds like nothing wrong at first glance. In the end, it is up to her to choose, in fact, it is the same as the common recommendation.

"It's pretty much the same." She spoke the words of her heart.

It certainly didn't make a difference at first, it should be pretty much the same. Han Gang said in his heart.

However, it is not necessarily the case after a long time.

Once the election becomes a common practice, when any important minister is qualified to be promoted to the two provinces, his protégé will take the initiative to run for him.

Once they have the opportunity to control the government, the children of the family, the disciples, and the subordinates who serve will have expectations for them. And political opponents will not forget how to write accounts after the autumn. At that point, there is no room for regression. Behind you is a cliff, and you can only be protected if you move forward.

If this Zaifu is promoted by the courtiers, then he will inevitably be restrained and even coerced by these courtiers.

And there is little chance that the election will elect a qualified candidate.

This is especially true for such elections, which are small in number and in similar status. If no one colludes to make a wish, the most popular one is probably the most mediocre and harmless one, and those who are too prominent are often regarded as different and difficult to stand out in the election.

But that's later. This is the first time, and it can't be messed up on the surface.

"Wang Zhongzheng, go and invite the Duke of Chu."

Empress Dowager Xiang is actually very tired, today is the biggest crisis she has ever faced, and her emotions have fluctuated violently, which has exhausted her energy. But she still gritted her teeth and persevered, wanting to take care of everything as soon as possible.

Wang Zhongzheng did not hesitate, immediately knelt down to receive the order, and then went out.

Half an hour later, Wang Anshi appeared in the small hall of the inner east gate, and said directly to the Queen Mother without going around in circles, "The family is unfortunate, there are such disobedient people, it is also unfortunate in the world, and there are thieves who dare." Fortunately, the Qing family can set things right, and now the people in the capital are uneasy, and they must be maintained by the Qing family, I wonder if the Qing family can succumb to the position of Pingzhang? ”

When Wang Anshi came over, although he was mentally prepared, he still didn't expect the Queen Mother to be so direct. If you want to appoint a courtier to an important position, you must first write an edict, where can you ask in person, but there is no written record on paper.

Seeing that Wang Anshi did not answer immediately, the Queen Mother said again: "Please also ask the Duke of Chu not to resign, even if you don't look at me and the official family, it must be for the sake of the first emperor." ”

Xiang is good at the level of the Queen Mother. Although the words are not outstanding, they just grasped the key and set up Wang Anshi. And it is impossible for Wang Anshi to ignore the old feelings.

"The kindness of the first emperor is difficult to repay the ministers. Although the minister is now old and useless, if he can make up for it in the court, how dare he spare his life? The minister is not talented, and he is willing to receive his life. ”

"That's good, that's good." Xiang Empress Dowager was overjoyed: "With the Pingzhang here, I will be at ease, so let Nehan come over to write the edict." ”

Wang Anshi was looking at his son-in-law again. Could it be that Han Gang has not yet taken the position of the two governments? Otherwise, Master Hanlin would have stood here.

"This is Ling's son-in-law's recommendation, just like I thought."

Wang Anshi frowned, but just thinking about it, Han Gang's recommendation couldn't affect his actions. But the next moment, after hearing the Queen Mother's words, his face changed.

Elected? Let the Queen Mother make the most difficult choice herself?

Wang Anshi only felt unbelievable, looking at his son-in-law in confusion, and couldn't understand what he was thinking.

Han Gang should be self-aware. If it is elected by the military and civilians in Beijing, no one in the DPRK can compare with him. Can be replaced by a courtier, how many people will recommend it?

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. Han Gang's image in the minds of courtiers is not as good as his reputation among the people.

As for the gratitude of the pox method? Don't count on those courtiers.

Every time you slaughter more dogs, those who study and become officials, especially those who are important ministers, don't expect to have the so-called gratitude and righteousness.

Is this not going to enter the two provinces?