After Xu Jingchang sat in charge of the General Administration, Zhu Di's biggest feeling was that there was nothing to do!

That's right, all government affairs are in the hands of Xu Jingchang, and he is decisive and has no stagnation.

Whether it is the construction of Beiping, or the rectification of Jiangxi, or the operation of various tax districts, they are all in an orderly and rapid manner, and even the revision of books is also progressing, which makes Zhu Di surprised again and again.

"Your eldest nephew is not bad." Zhu Di admired from the bottom of his heart.

Empress Xu said: "The country has virtuous ministers, and it is naturally a good thing for the Holy Son of Heaven to rule by hanging the arch." It's just that this kid even fooled me, and I wanted to ask him about the use of Jiangxi's land, but he didn't want to tell me. ”

Zhu Di was surprised for a moment, and suddenly laughed, "I don't know much about this matter, otherwise, I'll go over in person and see what this kid is doing." ”

Empress Xu nodded, "Your Majesty just take a look, what ability he has, he can fiddle with the courtiers, and let all the ministers do their best, this ability can be learned, and they will be able to use it in the future for the emperor and grandson." ”

Zhu Di said with a smile: "I have this intention, but I want to see how he became the prime minister." ”

Saying that, Zhu Di called the eunuch and asked him to inquire and see where Xu Jingchang was.

As a result, after asking, Xu Jingchang actually took leave, did not go to Wuying Palace, nor did he go to the General Administration, but in Xu's Mansion.

As soon as Zhu Di heard this, he was directly furious, angry, and killed Xu's mansion.

Eating my food, you dare to be lazy, see if I don't give you some color.

When Zhu Di arrived, he saw Xu Jingchang holding a purple bamboo fishing rod and fishing by his pond...... Zhu Di walked over angrily, and when he reached within ten steps, seeing that Xu Jingchang was still bowing his head, Zhu Di couldn't help but say: "Dingguo Gong, are you quite happy?" ”

Xu Jingchang hurriedly raised his head and saw that Zhu Di was coming, so he hurriedly saluted.

Zhu Di didn't pay attention to him, but walked to Xu Jingchang's side, stretched out his hand to snatch his horse away, and then hummed: "Dingguo Gong is very happy to do things like this?" ”

This tone was blaming, even asking for guilt, and Xu Jingchang couldn't hear it.

He smiled calmly, "Working for the country is not a matter of happiness." ”

"Working for the country?" Zhu Di couldn't help but laugh and said: "This fishing is also hard!" ”

Xu Jingchang said lightly: "Although fishing is not hard, but in the face of a huge fish pond, it is not easy to catch a few important ones, and you need to think about it very much." ”

Zhu Di was slightly stunned, there was something in his words!

"Tell me, what are your plans?"

Xu Jingchang said lightly: "It doesn't matter, I'm just thinking about the official system." ”

Hearing this, Zhu Di was also interested...... Because today, the Ming court has added too much government affairs, and if it is distributed, it is obvious that the six Shangshu are not enough.

But if he wants to adjust this pattern and completely break the inherited habits, Zhu Di also feels a headache. After all, this is not as simple as Zhu Yuanzhang's ancestral system, but something that has lasted for thousands of years, and it takes a lot of effort to consider profits and losses, increase or decrease.

"Tell me, what are the plans, if it is feasible, I will definitely implement it."

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, this matter is not so simple, the officials are doing things well, but the officials also need to consume the imperial court's wealth, and once they are given authority, they can't help but be pampered and arrogant, holding chicken feathers as arrows." If a yamen is arranged, it is inevitable that people will be arranged to supervise, and over time, the people in charge of supervision will also be corrupted and become corrupt officials, so it is necessary to continue to arrange people...... Such a stack of beds and houses, layered on top of each other, will only affect governance, waste the state funds and people's money, and cannot truly benefit the country and the people. ”

Zhu Di said: "This harm of redundant officials, Young Master Yao has also told me many times. It is precisely because of this that I have not dared to reform my official position for a long time. Since you said it, why don't you open your heart, be open and honest, and let's have a good talk. ”

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, the minister also wants to talk about this, officials do things, but can we figure out first, what do officials need to do?" ”

Zhu Di was puzzled, "There are many things that officials need to do, such as civil finance and military affairs, river work, educating the people, and resisting foreign insults...... What doesn't need people? ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty said so, it is still general. What the minister means, we need to stand in the position of the Ming Dynasty from the height of the overall situation, think carefully, and see what is the responsibility of the court. Take out a list of things to do, and you'll be able to do it. ”

Zhu Di became curious, "What you mean is to first list what the country needs to do, and then set up officials according to the situation, so that it can be targeted, make the best use of people's talents, and make the best use of things." ”

"Your Majesty is smart, this is exactly what the minister is thinking."

Zhu Di said: "Then do you have any experience?" ”

Xu Jingchang said: "The minister only has a slight idea, and he doesn't dare to say whether it is right or wrong, but I just ask Your Majesty to listen to it...... The operation of a country can be roughly divided into two parts, one is to maintain the normal operation of the imperial court, and the other is to fulfill the responsibility of governing the people, that is, internal and external. ”

Zhu Di nodded, "It's reasonable." ”

Xu Jingchang continued: "For the internal court, this includes the Ministry of Rites cultivating talents, presiding over the imperial examination, and selecting rookies. The Ministry of Officials selects hundreds of officials, evaluates officials, and arranges positions. There is also the operation of the imperial court, which is inseparable from money, and the household department is in charge of the money bag, which is what it does. Moreover, the reason why the imperial court has prestige and can make the world subdued is that it needs force, which requires the military department and the governor's office of the five armies, to control the soldiers and horses, to suppress bandits, to use troops abroad, and so on. ”

Zhu Di still nodded, "Is there anything else?" ”

"And then there's the external ...... First of all, the imperial court should set an example for the world, be fair and just, and uphold justice. Therefore, the criminal name is very important. Only in this way can we win the trust of the people. Otherwise, what would the people do to support the court? ”

When Zhu Di heard this, his heart was very touched, "So this time the boss did a good job in Jiangxi, and I agree very much." ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very good, but there are also omissions. For example, it is very important to be the master of the people, but the imperial court also needs to provide relief for famines, relieve the poor, and build water conservancy to save the people from hunger and cold. They also need to build the Great Wall to guard against foreign enemies. It is also necessary to carry out education and give people of insight a way to be promoted. ”

Xu Jingchang talked eloquently, Zhu Di nodded again and again, they chatted very similarly to the current court officials, no different, but after careful taste, it seems to be different.

At the end of the conversation, Xu Jingchang said simply: "Your Majesty, the minister has an idea, that is, to clarify the responsibilities of the imperial court, and make clear the setting of hundreds of officials and their respective limits." What can the imperial court manage, how to manage it, make this most important thing clear, and announce it to the world. Let the military and the people know in their hearts, so that according to these things, adjust the number of officials, increase or decrease the number of officials, and clarify their responsibilities. In this way, Your Majesty can also rule the world, facilitate the governance of the people, and supervise the hundred officials. ”

When Zhu Di heard this, he nodded again and again, he was really a little tempted...... The reform of official positions has been brewing for too long, and Zhu Di is constantly adjusting, such as setting up a cabinet, arranging the Pingzhang Yuan, improving the status of the Department of General Affairs, and setting up the Ministry of Trade in Beiping...... But these are just minor repairs, and they have not shaken the fundamentals.

If, as Xu Jingchang said, you can write down clearly what the court needs to do, and then arrange the officials according to this, everything will be much clearer.

"I agree with your opinion, let it go, as long as it is good for Daming, I will fully support it." Zhu Di sighed: "I am not confused now that I am over the age, my grandchildren are so old, and I really need to deal with these things for the sake of long-term peace and stability." ”

Zhu Di smiled and stuffed the fishing rod back into Xu Jingchang's hand, "Do it well, Daming can't do without your good brain." ”

The imposing Emperor Yongle was still deeply moved.

The next day, Xu Jingchang was in the General Administration Department, invited the officials of the Ministry of Justice, and told him the general thing.

Jian Yi was worried about the affairs of Jiangxi officials, and suddenly heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he was surprised, he couldn't believe it at all, asked repeatedly, and finally determined, he had nothing to say.

"This, how could His Majesty agree to this matter! How so? ”

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty cherishes the people for the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty, what's wrong?" ”

Jian Yi turned his head, stared at Xu Jingchang, and snorted coldly: "Dingguo Gong, we are all smart people, don't pretend to be garlic, if Your Majesty hears this, I am afraid that the inner court of the palace will be abolished." The entire bureaucratic system must be changed. ”

Xu Jingchang stood up suddenly, and hurriedly said: "Jian Tianguan, I didn't expect such a big movement, I'll go to see Your Majesty now, take back my proposal, I'll go now!" ”

"Stop!"

Jian Yi called Xu Jingchang fiercely, stared at him and said: "Dingguo Gong, I don't care if you think of it or not, we might as well say it directly, if I can do this, I am willing to obey my orders and respect Dingguo Gong's dispatch." ”

Xu Jingchang's brows moved slightly, and after thinking about it, he chuckled and said: "Jian Tianguan, if it is as you said, this matter is particularly important, and we may not necessarily do it, as long as we can make a start and lay the foundation, it is already very remarkable." ”

Jian Yi groaned a little, then nodded vigorously, very admiring.

In fact, as long as it can be announced and the responsibilities of the court are clarified, it will be the greatest victory.

Because as long as there is this black and white word there, the emperor will not be able to support one person in one country.

That is to say, a bunch of yamen in the inner court, including Jinyiwei, as well as Yuanma Temple, Taichang Temple, and Taifu Temple, a bunch of yamen with no clear responsibilities and just to serve the royal family, all of them will face the fate of being abolished.

Because in fact, the current official system is built around the core of the Son of Heaven.

If it weren't for that, what good could it be for a big Zhan Shifu?

Xu Jingchang is also very interesting, he has always been laid out for his own long-term interests, and the first time he sat in the General Administration, he grabbed a lot of authority.

When he left office, he cleaned up the courtiers again.

Now that he has returned to serve as a political envoy, he has obtained the authority of almost a prime minister, and immediately began to help the courtiers with the layout.

"Don't worry, I know what to do...... The officials are good at this, and I will draw up a draft of what the court should do and hand it over to you immediately. ”

Xu Jingchang smiled: "Then there is labor, I will wait for good news." ”