Chapter Ninety-One: The New Ambassadors (First Shift of the New Year)
Zhu Di added Xu Jingchang to the rank of knight in a row, and the benefits were as good as not wanting money. Of course, it didn't come out of nowhere, in fact, Xu Jingchang helped Zhu Di too much, and many things still couldn't be put on the table.
For example, the existence of Xu Jingchang sheltered Sheng Yong, kept peace, maintained the dignity of Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, and suppressed the arrogance of Qiu Fu, Wang Ning and others, which can be regarded as maintaining the balance of the court.
Let Zhu Di be able to walk on two legs.
What's even more powerful is that Xu Jingchang traveled between several princes, not only allowing the eldest to become the prince smoothly, but also suppressing the ambition of the second child, so that Zhu Di's backyard would not catch fire.
Only when there is a balance between the DPRK and a harmonious family can we vigorously rectify finances and taxes.
Xu Jingchang sacrificed a Spring Festival and forced hundreds of officials to make a military order, and finally put the Ming Dynasty on the right track.
Having said so much, it does not include Xu Jingchang's contribution in cleaning up old ministers such as Ru Yu, as well as his dissuasion of Zhu Di, narrowing the scope of Jingnan's attack, and maintaining royal dignity......
All of this, one stroke at a time, are all recorded in Zhu Di's heart, and he must reward Xu Jingchang.
even said that as long as Xu Jingchang was unwilling, Zhu Di would not be able to take him down, which was also the reason why Queen Xu went to see Xu Jingchang in advance.
Queen Xu took care of everything, saying that Zhu Di didn't dare to refuse her request, and she didn't mean to pass the word for Zhu Di...... It's hard to explain all of this at once.
Now that Xu Jingchang is willing to retreat, Zhu Di must satisfy him, otherwise, who will give you Emperor Zhu to do things!
Xu Jingchang was neither happy nor sad, and thanked the Son of Heaven.
Just when the big guy thought it was over, Zhu Di said again: "Xu Jingchang, you have been in the General Administration Department for a year, and you must have some experience." How do you think you can do a good job in the position of general political envoy, you might as well talk to me, so that I know who should take over the position of general political envoy next. ”
Broken!
I'm going to die.
This question is ten times more serious than giving Xu Jingchang a bunch of positions, because it means that Xu Jingchang can recommend the next political envoy.
In other words, Xu Jingchang did not lose control of the General Administration.
They took a huge risk to get rid of Xu Jingchang, but they failed with one punch and backfired......
The official secretary Jian Yi's face was solemn, the household secretary Xia Yuanji was dumbfounded, and the rest of the ministers were all shocked. didn't get rid of Xu Jingchang, but made him stronger.
Killing people does not die but becomes an enemy, with the character of this kid, he still doesn't liquidate the big guy?
The more the courtiers thought about it, the more frightened they became, and the more panicked they became.
But when people talk to each other, they don't give them a chance to interject at all, so they can only cry out in vain.
Xu Jingchang pondered for a while, and then said: "Your Majesty, in the final analysis, the General Administration Department still undertakes official documents, is in charge of the script, and is responsible for dredging up and down...... It is also reasonable that the ministers do not read much, and they are not even good at writing, which is not suitable for the position of political envoys. Secondly, the political envoy should communicate with the inside and outside, be familiar with the situation in the palace, and also understand the officials of the court, so as to facilitate contacts, especially to make His Majesty trust, and the close ministers of the Son of Heaven are more suitable. ”
The Son of Heaven is close to the minister!
These four words are too important, those who can be called close ministers of the Son of Heaven are just a few people, and there are even fewer who can take on the position of political envoy.
Sure enough, Xu Jingchang said again: "At present, the political envoys participate in the ten-year meeting to discuss the major affairs of the court, and the ordinary officials are really not good, and it is best to have enough rank and status, at least above the third grade, and transfer at the same level, do not overpromote, in order to serve the public." ”
When it comes to this, anyone who is not a fool can hear it.
Xie Jin!
He is in the cabinet, and he is an absolute close minister of the Son of Heaven.
Outstanding literary talent, world-famous talent, handling official documents, naturally no problem.
He has been in the court for some years, and he has dealings with the six ministries and nine secretaries, so he can be regarded as familiar with the government and courtiers.
The most important thing is that he is already a waiter of the Ministry of Rites of the third grade, and he is not overpromoted.
Everything is so natural and reasonable.
But the problem is obviously not so simple.
From the Hanlin Bachelor, to the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, up and down the government and the opposition, no one will say anything. Even if Song Li gets out of the way and lets Xie Jin take over the book of the Ministry of Rites, the big guy will only sigh that this grandson is lucky.
But from the three-grade waiter of the Ministry of Rites, to the political envoy of the three-grade general, this matter is a big deal.
This is no longer a problem of overpromotion, but it is equivalent to worshipping the prime minister!
Let's just say that among the six Shangshu, except for Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji, anyone who takes over as a political envoy can be regarded as a promotion!
Under Xu Jingchang's efforts, the General Administration Department has become an out-and-out monster, with extremely heavy authority and strong strength. In every way, almost everything.
Xu Jingchang is the foundation of Xungui in the end, not the right path of Kejia, he has advantages and disadvantages...... However, if you change to an official who was born as a jinshi and sit on the throne of a political envoy, you can use the same department, the township party, teachers and students, and in-laws...... All kinds of relationships, weaving a vast net, completely confirmed the identity of the prime minister.
It's easy to take down Xu Jingchang, and there is an even more difficult one, which is really terrible.
Zhu Di thought about it and had a plan in his heart.
He set his eyes on Xie Jin.
"Bachelor Xie, what do you think? If you were to take over as the political envoy, might it be done? ”
Xie Jin hurriedly bowed down and said: "Back to Your Majesty's words, the minister is not Xu Tongzheng, and the Tongzheng Department is not Zhongshu Province, the minister is just serving the monarch's father and running errands for his colleagues, and he definitely doesn't dare to have any extravagant hopes." As for saying that the power of the prime minister will be restored through the Department of General Affairs, that is even more nonsense. Where is the Emperor's ancestral precept, and which one dares to disobey it? ”
Zhu Di smiled on his face, and was very pleased with Xie Jin's humility.
This person just needs to be beaten, and the great talent who was so arrogant and proud at the beginning has now learned to bow his head.
"In that case, let's take over as the political envoy by Bachelor Xie...... You and Dingguo Gong have a proper handover to ensure the smooth operation of the government, and I can rest assured. ”
Zhu Di didn't give the ministers a chance to express their views at all, and directly made a final decision.
Xie Jin took over the post of political envoy...... At the end of the court meeting, the ministers dispersed, each worried, Xia Yuanji took the initiative to find Jianyi, things are like this, you, the official of the ministry, are responsible.
Secondly, we must find a way to come up with a charter, so that we will not suffer endlessly.
Compared with their panic, Xu Jingchang and Xie Jin's side are much more harmonious.
The two of them sat in the duty room, Xu Jingchang patted his chair, and said with a smile: "Next time I will sit in your place, you will sit in my position, our host and guest will be transpositioned, and the situation will change, which is really interesting." ”
Xie Jin hurriedly said: "The position may be changed, but this heart cannot be changed." ”
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed to the ground, "Xu Tongzheng, no matter what, the lower officials will wholeheartedly obey the dispatch and obey orders, if there is half a lie, the sky will thunder." ”
Xu Jingchang laughed, "Master Xie, you are wrong to say this, if I covet the authority of the political envoy, I will not hand it over easily." When you sit in the position of political envoy, you must have your ideas and do what you want...... We are friends, we can discuss things and exchange ideas. We are not slaves of our masters, and we do not need to be the head of the horse. ”
To be honest, Xu Jingchang's statement was a bit unexpected. Because in the officialdom, I promoted you, that is, the grace of knowing that is greater than the grace of your parents.
You have to obey orders, dare to be disobedient, you will be poked in the back.
But Xu Jingchang is different, he thinks that everyone has their own thoughts, their own interests, you can't ask others, listen to you everywhere, as long as they can coordinate with each other in the general direction, they can cooperate with each other, and they won't stab each other in the back, it's already very good.
What more bicycles!
His degree of decentralization and magnanimity made Xie Jin grateful, and it was even enough to erase the hatred of the gardening vacation in the first place.
"Xu Tongzheng, the parents of the person who gave birth to me, and the person who promoted me to credit me is also Tongzheng! The virtue of knowing the encounter, the grace of heaven and earth, Xia Guan really doesn't know how to repay you! ”
Xu Jingchang smiled, "Bachelor Xie, you also know that I don't take revenge overnight, although I am prepared, but you should also know that aside from some things that are not easy to say, just the tax reform and the treasure money, I have helped Xia Yuanji so much." This bastard thing, talking eloquently, greedy for heavenly merit for himself, is really hateful, if you don't give him a little bit of power, this hatred will be hard to get rid of!"
Sure enough, if you are poor, you will hold a grudge, and if you are good, you will counterattack.
Xu Jingchang's goods are really welcome.
Xie Jin didn't hesitate, and immediately said: "Xu Tongzheng, what are you going to do, do you want to impeach Xia Yuanji immediately, or?" ”
Xu Jingchang smiled, "Now that he is impeached, can he get rid of him?" ”
Xie Jin shook his head, "No, the autumn grain is coming, this is the biggest tax in a year, Your Majesty will definitely not take Xia Yuanji in order to enrich the treasury, unless it is ......"
"Unless what?" Xu Jingchang said curiously.
"Unless Xu Tongzheng is willing to take over as the head of the household department, after all, the two of you in the Ming Dynasty know the most about finance and taxation."
Xu Jingchang smiled dumbly, "Who likes to pick up that mess in the household department, anyway, I won't get involved." Actually, Xia Yuanji, this guy is not bad, I want to teach him a lesson, but I don't want to drive him down from the household. It is really not easy to find a household secretary who His Majesty trusts and has enough ability. We are all eating in the pot of the Ming Dynasty, and we can't do anything about smashing the pot. ”
Xu Jingchang paused, and said earnestly: "Bachelor Xie, you have taken over the position of political envoy, I don't want to say anything else, I only have one suggestion...... I hope you can focus on the situation and safeguard the interests of the Ming Dynasty. ”
Safeguard the interests of the Ming Dynasty!
This is explained by Xie Jin, which is about safeguarding the interests of hundreds of officials and safeguarding the overall situation.
"The lower officials keep in mind Xu Tongzheng's teachings."
Xu Jingchang smiled again: "I have a note here, which means that the household department added 23 warehouses last year, of which eight were not used. ”
Xie Jin was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "Xia Yuanji is extravagant, wasting state funds and people's wealth? ”
Xu Jingchang shook his head, "You can't think like that, he said that it is reasonable to enrich the treasury and increase the number of warehouses...... It's just that the warehouse is not loaded, and the ambassador of the warehouse is all ready. ”
Xie Jin was taken aback, "Is this his appointment of a private person and the installation of cronies?" ”
Xu Jingchang shook his head again and said: "It's nothing, it's just that these eight treasury ambassadors have received a loyal allowance, or double shares." ”
"Ahh Xie Jin finally didn't calm down, "And this is the case?" ”
"It's about that there are no lost items in their warehouse, no insects and rats, and it's safe!" Xu Jingchang sighed.
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