As the people of the ancient Mingyue Continent, they naturally couldn't understand what the constitutional system was, and of course they didn't understand the true meaning of "what kind of people decided what kind of court there would be", they just looked at Shiziling anxiously, hoping that this true son of heaven could retract the strange idea of restricting imperial power.

After a half-mutter, Shi Ziling glanced at the people above the court, and said in a deep voice: "I understand, since everyone thinks that it is not feasible to restrict the imperial power, then this proposal will be shelved for the time being." Still, I'm proposing the creation of a full-time ministry with a number of people, eh...... It's called the Senate. ”

"Although this senate cannot directly restrain the imperial power, it can at least directly make suggestions and even criticisms to me, the emperor. You must know that although you people talk nicely, there are only a few people who really dare to criticize me, and maybe after a long time, even these people don't dare to talk more. ”

"With such a full-time senate, whatever suggestions and criticisms they make to me can be exempted from the punishment of the so-called crime of deceitful king, so that I can at least hear some insight, which is always good for governing the country. ”

Dian Weiye said with a smile: "Your Majesty, your suggestion of the Senate is indeed very wonderful and practical, as far as the minister knows, the early constitutional system was born after the Senate system, it seems that the emperor is still trying to change people's hearts." ”

Shi Ziling said with a smile: "Although 'what kind of people determine what kind of court there will be', I always feel that what kind of court will also affect what kind of people will be, and I always feel that the two complement each other." Since I am the emperor, I naturally have to do my best to do my best, this is my character, and of course I have the obligation to try my best to change people's hearts and people. ”

Although everyone couldn't understand the conversation between Shi Ziling and Dian Weiye, they thought that the proposal of this Senate was acceptable, and it was always good to have some respectable seniors make pertinent suggestions to Shi Ziling, but they didn't know what kind of people this Senate should be composed of.

Nangong Xia said: "The emperor is strict with himself, and put forward the idea of forming a senate to supervise the government, and the old minister thinks it is really good, but the senate has a great responsibility, not only to be able to accurately understand and grasp the people's feelings, but also to have the courage to speak outright to the emperor, and it is not just virtuous and respectable can be done." What kind of people are suitable to enter the Senate, can you ask the emperor to make it clear?"

Shi Ziling said: "Although the Senate is called the senator, in my opinion, it does not necessarily have to be an old man to be able to serve. As long as they have both virtue and conduct, or enjoy a stable and noble reputation among the people, and have a practical understanding of the government and people's livelihood, everyone can enthusiastically nominate them. ”

"If the nominee can be recognized by the majority of officials above the court, or if he can be unanimously respected by the common people, I think that no matter what kind of person or seniority, he can be elected to the Senate. ”

Regarding Shi Ziling's idea of setting up a senate, everyone present still recognized it, after all, it is always good to have a ministry and department that has a full-time contribution to the emperor. It's just that Shi Ziling said more broadly, and there still doesn't seem to be an accurate definition of what kind of character is suitable for entering the Senate.

Ma Yu said: "Since the idea of the Senate was proposed by the emperor, it is better for the emperor to nominate a few people first." Anyway, the officials of various ministries and departments have not yet been fully established, and the scope is too broad to say that they are elected by so many people in the court. ”

Yu Wei also said: "That's right, we don't count who is qualified to enter the Senate, it's better for you to determine the emperor, if the emperor is nominated, what kind of person will he choose, let us have a bottom in our hearts." ”

Shi Ziling couldn't help but be a little nerve-wracking, he put forward the idea of the Senate, which was basically to restrain the imperial power, so as not to get carried away by power in the future, but I didn't expect everyone to let themselves choose candidates, so how could they restrain themselves?

However, from the attitude of everyone just now, Shi Ziling also saw that if he openly proposed to restrain the imperial power, he was afraid that everyone would not agree, and now there is only one step at a time, and the initial supervision structure will be established first. In the future, if everyone's cognition is gradually reversed, they will naturally be able to understand their own hard work.

Shi Ziling said: "If I am nominated, I think the qualifications and character of Nangong Xia, Bai Wuya, and Su Bairen are all qualified to enter the Senate. In addition, Ma Yu, Elder Dian, and Yu Wei are also okay, although they are a little less qualified than many predecessors, they are either resourceful, knowledgeable, or outspoken, and their character is trustworthy, I think there is no problem in entering the Senate. ”

Yu Weixi said: "It turns out that I am also qualified to enter the Senate? That is great! Then will I be able to speak freely to the emperor as before in the future?"

Shi Ziling smiled: "Of course. In fact, in addition to talking about some so-called monarch etiquette in this court, in private, you don't have to be polite to me, just how it was before. However, the nomination just now is just my personal thoughts, and I know all the people I mentioned, many of whom are my friends or even in-laws, so it seems a little inappropriate to say it. ”

Dian Weiye said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the so-called virtuous do not avoid relatives, these people proposed by the emperor are the most understood and trusted by the emperor, and the possibility of their suggestions being adopted by the emperor is relatively high, enough to take on the responsibility of admonishing and speaking out, and the minister thinks it is very appropriate." ”

Shi Ziling said a little embarrassedly: "I proposed the establishment of the Senate so that I, the emperor, would make fewer mistakes, and if all of them were held by my relatives and friends, I always felt that it was not appropriate." By the way, you should know more about this than I do, so you can tell me how to get it. ”

Dian Weiye secretly thought that he was not a professional who specialized in political and French policy, and he didn't know much more than you. However, he knew that Shi Ziling's starting point for proposing the establishment of the Senate was very good, and he basically wanted to restrain the imperial power, so he naturally wanted to support it vigorously.

Dian Weiye thought about it and said: "The fundamental purpose of the emperor's establishment of the Senate is to hope that more representative talents can directly contribute to the emperor, and the minister thinks that such an idea is still very good." It's just that our Songhu Dynasty has just been established, and it is still not appropriate to be in a hurry in terms of specific talent selection, after all, the responsibility of the patriarch is quite heavy and can affect the emperor's decision-making. ”

"The minister thought that it was better to let a small number of people nominate first, and if it was approved by the majority of the people after discussion in the court, he could officially enter the Senate. For the time being, it is better to start with these people nominated by the emperor first, and slowly continue to be recommended by everyone to expand. The responsibility of the patriarch is heavy, and the selection of them should be slow rather than fast, and there is no need to rush to expand the number of people. ”

Yu Wei hurriedly said: "Then let's talk about it, do you have any opinions on these ** families just nominated by the emperor, if there are no opinions, then my General Yu will be a full member of the Senate in the future, haha......"

The few people nominated by Shi Ziling just now were all his cronies or relatives, and everyone present naturally knew it, so how could they raise objections, of course, it was a voice of applause and approval.

Yu Wei was very excited to enter the Senate on an equal footing with Ma Yu, Nangong Xia and others, and when he saw that everyone was unanimously applauded, he was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty, you have also heard it, everyone unanimously applauds, then I will be the first generation of patriarchs of the Kai Dynasty from now on, haha......"

Although Nangong Xia, Ma Yu and others did not fully understand the true intention of Shi Ziling to establish the Senate, they also knew that this was an important responsibility, and they were very happy after being nominated by Shi Ziling and unanimously recognized by the court.

Except for Ma Yu and Yu Wei, who are less qualified, the rest of the people nominated by Shi Ziling are well-known figures in the United States, and it is of course a great honor to become the first generation of official patriarchs of the Songhu Dynasty. Nangong Xia and Ma Yu immediately thanked everyone in the court.

Shi Ziling was a little anxious, and the ultimate purpose of his establishment of the Senate was to restrain the imperial power, so that he or his family would not be carried away by power. Although the people who have nominated themselves are now unanimously recognized, it is clear that these few people alone are not enough.

Shi Ziling said to Nangong Xia, Ma Yu and others: "Since several of you have become veterans, you must have the courage to make suggestions, now if you are asked to recommend candidates for the patriarchs, do you have any good nominations?"

Nangong Xia said with a smile: "The minister recommends Yuan Shi Tianzun or Gongsun Auntie, and there is the abbot of Huiming of the Jade Buddha Temple, several of them are highly respected martial arts seniors, and they have a very high reputation in our Mingyue Continent, if they are willing to join the Senate, it will definitely be beneficial to the governance of the country and the country." ”

Dian Weiye nodded and said: "These people mentioned by Nangong's predecessors are indeed highly respected and well-known, but they are all masters outside the world, and they may not be willing to take care of the mundane affairs of our Songhu Dynasty. However, at the beginning of our dynasty, such masters still have to be invited, and whether they come or not is another matter. ”

Yu Wei asked Ma Yu, "Who do you want to recommend?"

Ma Yu didn't think of a suitable candidate for a while, shook his head and said: "The Senate is a very important matter, not only to be able to convince the public, but also to dare to speak to the emperor bluntly, I haven't thought of a suitable candidate for a while." ”

Yu Wei said: "You didn't think about it, but I thought of a person who must be qualified to enter the Senate." ”

Ma Yu frowned and said: "The patriarch is in a high position, you guy don't nominate indiscriminately." ”