Chapter 398: Rectifying the Rule of Officials
As soon as Lu Chengqi asked, the civil and military officials in the entire Daqing Hall were silent, and they lowered their heads one by one, as if there was money on the ground. www.biquge.info In fact, how can they not know about the desecration of the officials? It's just that this is the hidden rule of officialdom, and it has not been broken so far.
Who would have expected that Li Ran, an old stubborn, would actually tell the little emperor about this unspoken and unruly rule, isn't this to embarrass himself! Which yamen does not have officials, these officials have nothing to do on weekdays, and are only responsible for the final audit. As for the heavy work, it was all done by these officials. Chang'an City, as the capital of Dashun, is still clear. And the farther away from Chang'an City, the more desecrated officials will be. The emperor is far away, and it is perfect to use it here.
Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "What's the matter, are you all dumb?" Zhongqing knows me, and there is no room for sand in his eyes. If this filthy official deceives his superiors and subordinates like this, causing resentment among the people, how can I spare them? Where is the Inspection Division? ”
Xu Jingchun was pricking up his ears to listen, and when he suddenly called him, he couldn't react for a while. After a long while, I realized that I was calling myself, and hurriedly said, "Minister...... Minister! ”
Lu Chengqi was a little amused and said, "Xu Qing, tell me, is this true?" ”
The spies of the Supervision Department are all over the territory of Dashun, where is there anything that the Supervision Department does not know? Such matters have long been put on the desk of the Supervision Department. It's just that it's too big to be involved, and Cheng Lequan, the supervising director, suggests that this be slowed down in advance. He was right: "The Supervision Department is the eyes and ears of His Majesty, and we make our own decisions, in case we anger Your Majesty, can you and I afford it?" Besides, the officials involved in this matter are at least not under the hundreds. Having offended so many people at the same time, even His Majesty is difficult to decide. If we do it rashly, are we putting ourselves in danger? ”
When Xu Jingchun heard this, he dismissed this idea. As a result, less than two months later, Li Ran brought up the matter. Xu Jingchun also secretly admired this hard bone just now, he was not afraid of the sky and the earth. Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, he prefers to go to the tiger mountains. This is a bold strategy that no self-proclaimed official can do.
Hearing the little emperor ask for his opinion, Xu Jingchun hurriedly said, "Return to Your Majesty." This is indeed the case. It's just that since His Majesty rectified the officialdom, there are not many such cases. The minister thought, Your Majesty has a lot of opportunities, so don't bother Your Majesty with such trivial matters......"
As soon as Lu Chengqi heard this, he lowered his face. Rebuked: "What do you mean by a trivial matter? Is it a trivial matter that concerns the people? You are all important ministers of the imperial court, remember to me, people's livelihood is no trivial matter! From now on, if I know who can't get along with the people, I won't get along with whom! Xu Qing, do you understand? ”
Xu Jingchun was so frightened that he quickly knelt on the ground, confessing his guilt. Seeing him lying on the ground like a dog, the civil and military officials finally found some resentment in their chests. It's just that only some people understand that this is the little emperor's means. It is clear that Zhou Yu beats Huang Gai, one is willing to fight, and the other is willing to suffer!
Lu Chengqi took advantage of this matter to establish his authority, and Xu Jingchun, who he single-handedly supported, showed no mercy. This made Qing officials understand in their hearts that this little emperor was really here and was really doing things for the people. Such an emperor who cares about the people's livelihood, since Wenzong, which one has really done it? Could it be that Dashun Zhongxing really has to be realized in the hands of this little emperor who has not yet reached the weak crown!
Lu Chengqi was silent when he saw all the officials. I knew that his words worked. Seeing that Xu Jingchun was still lying on the ground, he felt a little unhappy, and said, "Get up and speak, tell me." What the hell is going on? ”
Xu Jingchun got the little emperor's Chrysostom to be exonerated, and hurriedly got up, holding the Chaohu and said honestly: "Your Majesty, two months ago, the Jizhou Supervision Department sent a secret report, that is, several officials of the Yamen of the Jizhou prefect forged the title deed. The case of forcible occupation of private land. The minister thought, this matter is not big, but it is not small. If someone makes a false accusation, and the minister rashly starts to play His Majesty, but finds out that it is an oolong case, isn't it embarrassing to Your Majesty! Therefore, the minister sent a supervisor to investigate and make secret visits. However, this Jiangnan West Road has a lot of water network, and it is more than 3,000 miles away from Chang'an. Even if it is a boat ride, it will take some time. In addition, the investigation of the case is even more time-consuming. No, two months have passed, and the inspector returned to Beijing yesterday to hand over the evidence. The minister originally planned to make a regular dynasty and then report to His Majesty. Unexpectedly, Li Zhongcheng took the first step to say it, the minister was derelict in his duties, please punish Your Majesty! ”
The affairs of the Supervision Department, except for Xu Jingchun, even Lu Chengqi also knows nothing. But there are also secret agents loyal to Lu Chengqi in the Supervision Department, who are responsible for recording the illegal things in the Supervision Department, and it is expected that Xu Jingchun will not lie.
After listening to Xu Jingchun's words, Lu Chengqi was noncommittal, but said: "Since the evidence is conclusive, what good way does Zhongqing have?" I have also heard that some officials are really hateful, not to mention bullying and dominating the market, and now they have even done the matter of forcibly occupying people's land, which is even more hateful than ruffians and hooligans! It seems that this official needs to be rectified......"
The speaker has no intention, but the listener has the intention. In the previous year's rectification of corrupt officials, civil and military officials now feel particularly bloody in retrospect. Overnight, both important ministers and petty sesame officials were imprisoned. After the autumn, more than 200 heads fell to the ground. The bloody scene made these officials who survived the catastrophe still frightened. Now that the bloody case is going to happen again, how can they not be terrified?
As soon as Lu Chengqi's words fell, Zuo Counselor Yun Feng came out and said, "Your Majesty, this matter should not be rushed!" ”
"Oh, doesn't Yun Qing have a solution? Let's hear it! "Lu Chengqi has long known that this left counselor Yun Feng has a criminal record. Previously, Wu Xianzhi's report was folded, and his name was listed. It's just that he saw the opportunity quickly and donated all his family property. Seeing that he had a good attitude in admitting his guilt, Lu Chengqi did not pursue it. Yun Feng's ability to do things is still there, so it will be calculated based on the after-effects.
Seeing him come out today, Lu Chengqi thought that he had changed his ways, but he didn't expect his next sentence to be far beyond Lu Chengqi's expectations: "Your Majesty, the system of Xu officials is determined by Taizu, and it must not be easily shaken!" Your Majesty, do you know that there are more than 10 million officials in this world? If they don't do anything, my Dashun institution will be paralyzed! Your Majesty, please think again! ”
Lu Chengqi was stunned for a moment, this layer was something he didn't expect. Although Yun Feng didn't know what kind of mentality he had to say. But the reason is clear, the bureaucracy of Dashun is composed of the imperial court, local officials, and officials. Most of the trivial work was done by the officials. As for the magistrates, as long as they write down the memorabilia, they will have the achievements of the officials' evaluation, so that their official career will be unimpeded. In this way, the magistrate and the officials reached a tacit understanding and did not interfere with each other, which grew the arrogance of the officials. After nearly a hundred years of accumulated malpractice, local officials basically have no ability to handle government affairs, and they rely on local officials to support local government affairs. If these officials "strike", Dashun's decree will definitely be paralyzed.
"It seems that brute force is not going to work, it is ...... to think of a way" Lu Chengqi pondered in his heart, but what kind of method can govern politically? Lu Chengqi didn't have a clue for a while...... (To be continued.) )