Chapter 12: The Emperor
In the imperial study, after the emperor and He Xiang showed off the good things that Zhao Yao wanted to do, they showed them another secret letter from Zhao Yao.
"Take a good look at this secret fold." The Emperor deliberately emphasized.
Sun Kui handed the fold to He Xiang, and He Xiang reached out to take it. He didn't rush to open it, but asked first: "Your Majesty, whose secret is this?" โ
"Little Ten." After the emperor finished speaking, he sat on the chair, raised his feet and put them on the imperial table, his hands in his sleeves, and had a hangy expression. "Take a good look."
As soon as they heard that it was the secret fold of His Royal Highness the King of Han, and heard that the emperor had repeatedly explained that they should take a good look, He Xiang and Taishi Liu were in their hearts, and then they opened the secret fold of His Royal Highness the King of Han and hurriedly looked at it.
The envelope was opened, and the contents were found to be very long.
He Xiang held the end of the fold, and Da Sinong held the other end of the fold.
The heads of the three of them were pressed together, and they looked intently and earnestly at the contents of the fold.
When they saw the "Three Provinces and Six Ministries System", He Xiang immediately had a question in their hearts, what is this?
Taishi Liu and the three of them continued to look down with doubts in their hearts. After looking at it for a while, the three of them almost let out an exclamation.
The more the three looked down, the more frightened they became.
The emperor saw that the expressions on the faces of the three of them became more and more shocked, and he became more and more proud in his heart.
He Xiang and the three of them read the secret fold seriously, and then read it again from beginning to end. When they watched it for the first time, they were deeply shocked after just looking at it. When they read it word by word for the second time, they became more and more shocked in their hearts.
"Your Majesty, this is proposed by His Royal Highness the King of Han?" When He Xiang said this, his tone trembled slightly.
"Of course it's him, he's already put the new bureaucracy to use in his little court." When the emperor saw the contents of this secret fold, the shock in his heart was no less than that of He Xiang. "That stinky boy dislikes the cumbersome and troublesome official system of the Great Zhou Dynasty and is not easy to remember, so he figured out this three-province and six-ministry system by himself, saying that it is easier to remember and easier to use than the current official system of the Great Zhou."
Taishi Liu took several deep breaths, and then he could barely suppress the shock that surged into his heart.
Dasi Nong was so shocked that he couldn't say half a word. He can only be described by one word that His Royal Highness the King of Han once said, that is, "lying groove"!
"Your Majesty, is this three-province six-ministry system really proposed by His Royal Highness the King of Han?" Taishi Liu also asked, as if he couldn't believe that the system of six ministries in the three provinces would be proposed by a prince who had just come of age.
The emperor knew what Taishi Liu was surprised about, nodded, and said with a smile: "It is true that he made it, didn't he explain in detail the responsibilities and roles of the three provinces and six ministries on the secret fold." โ
"This ...... His Royal Highness the King of Han is really ......" He Xiang no longer knew what to say to marvel at the talent of His Royal Highness the King of Han. His Royal Highness the King of Han always surprises them, does or comes up with things they don't expect. Every time, they thought that the things made by His Royal Highness King Han were "scary" enough, but they didn't expect His Royal Highness King Han to make even more "terrifying" things.
Taishi Liu and the others knew that His Royal Highness the King of Han was very talented, but they always thought that His Royal Highness the King of Han's talent was in making things, such as the new paper, the quyuan plow, the printing technique, and the new salt that His Royal Highness the King Han had made before. Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness the King of Han is also very talented in the affairs of the imperial court. The six-part system of these three provinces is amazing!
"The minister remembers that His Royal Highness the King of Han is not familiar with the official system of our dynasty." When he was in Lanyuan Pavilion, Zhao Yao had asked about the duties of certain official positions many times. At that time, His Royal Highness the King of Chu asked His Royal Highness the King of Han to have a good understanding of the official positions of the imperial court, but His Royal Highness the King of Han hated the trouble and said that he was too lazy to remember. He also said that he couldn't remember it clearly.
"Xiao Shi, that stinky boy is really not very familiar with the official system of Da Zhou." The emperor complained in his heart that if he didn't become an emperor, he wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
"Before His Royal Highness the King of Han went to Lingnan, he hid behind His Royal Highness the King of Wei to sleep every day in the court, but I didn't expect him to ......" Dasi Nong wondered in his heart, could it be that His Royal Highness the King of Han was pretending to sleep?
The emperor put away his feet on the imperial table, crossed his hands to support his chin, and looked at He Xiangthem with interest: "What do you think of the three provinces and six ministries system that Xiao Shi made?" โ
Taishi Liu replied without any hesitation: "Naturally, it is very good. โ
Da Si Nong immediately agreed: "What Taishi Liu said is right. โ
He Xiang hesitated and did not answer.
The emperor looked at He Xiang and asked, "He Xiang thinks it's not good?" โ
He Xiang opened his mouth and said: "To be honest, the minister thinks that the system of three provinces and six ministries proposed by His Royal Highness the King of Han is very good. Speaking of this, He Xiang suddenly stopped his mouth and did not say any more.
"But." The emperor spoke for He Xiang, "You don't think it's suitable to use it." โ
"The minister does not think that the system of three provinces and six ministries is not suitable for the Great Zhou, but the sudden reform of the official system will cause some troubles and even turmoil." He Xiang can naturally see the benefits of the "three provinces and six ministries system", but the sudden abandonment of the official system that has been used before and the use of the "three provinces and six ministries system" will make people have a lot of suspicions.
Taishi Liu did not approve of He Xiang's words, he has always been pragmatist.
"The three-province six-ministry system is better than the current official system, so abandon the current official system and use the three-province six-ministry system instead." Taishi Liu sometimes thinks that He Xiang thinks too much, obviously a very simple thing, He Xiang always thinks very complicated. "The emperor is still young, and it is still too late to change to the three-province and six-ministry system."
"That is not to say, if the Great Zhou Dynasty was first established, there would be no problem with the system of three provinces and six ministries. But now ...... "He Xiang feels that the officials of the Great Zhou have been thoroughly familiar with the official system of the Great Zhou, and suddenly changed the official system, and the officials have to re-learn, and in the process of getting familiar with the new, it is very likely that they will do the wrong thing because they are not familiar with it." "Although the current official system is not as good as the system of three provinces and six ministries, there is no problem."
Taishi Liu frowned and looked at He Xiang, and asked in a sharp tone, "Do you really think there is nothing wrong with the current official system?" โ
was asked by Taishi Liu, He Xiang choked. Because he knows in his heart that the current official system has many shortcomings.
"If you give up the three-province and six-ministry system that is so easy to use because of the trouble of reforming the official system, do you really think it's right?" Taishi Liu's expression was very serious, "Reforming the official system will only be troublesome for a while, but its role is long-standing. However, if the current bureaucratic system is continued, then the problems will become more and more numerous, and eventually there will be redundant officials. "Taishi Liu has long seen that there are many problems with the official system used now, but he can't think of a better official system to replace it. Now, His Royal Highness the King of Han has come up with a good official system, so why not use it?
He Xiang was speechless when questioned by Taishi Liu. Because he can't refute it.
Dasi Nong supported Taishi Liu and said, "The minister thinks that Taishi Liu is reasonable. If the "three provinces and six ministries system" is used instead, then he, the big farmer, will become the head of the household department, and then he only needs to worry about the affairs of the household department, and does not need to worry about things outside the household department. "The minister feels that the system of three provinces and six ministries not only makes the official positions clear, but also streamlines a lot of official positions that do not exist now."
Taishi Liu suddenly and solemnly saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the system of three provinces and six ministries proposed by His Royal Highness the King of Han can be changed to one another, and this matter should be sooner rather than later." โ
Da Si Nong followed and saluted: "The minister seconded the proposal." โ
He Xiang did not speak.
The emperor looked at He Xiang, who was silent: "What Xiang, what do you think?" โ
He Xiang knew that the emperor had already made a decision in his heart to change to the three-province and six-ministry system. He knew in his heart that if he said anything, the emperor would not listen.
"The minister also seconded the proposal." Even if He Xiang wanted to oppose it, he didn't have enough confidence to oppose it, because he also felt that the system of three provinces and six ministries was good.
"Then you will be busy during this time, and you will switch to the three-province and six-ministry system after the next year." The emperor suddenly thought of the cabinet system, he pointed to Liu Taishi and said, "I want to build a cabinet, you draw up a cabinet list for me." "Xiao Shi, this stinky boy has finally done a great thing, with the cabinet, he can be a lot easier in the future, at least he doesn't have to have endless reviews every day like now." By the way, the three of you and Lao Xue are on the list. โ
He Xiang was not surprised to hear that he was on the cabinet list.
"Your Majesty, how many people do you need in your cabinet?" Taishi Liu can grasp the key place every time, "Five people, eight people, or ten people?" โ
"Ten people." The emperor thought to himself that the more people he had, the less he could do.
He Xiang and Liu Taishi guessed that the emperor would say this, and their hearts were full of helplessness.
"Your Majesty, is ten too many people?"
Taishi Liu said unceremoniously: "Your Majesty, even if you want to be lazy, you can't set up ten people in the cabinet at the beginning, so how can you add people in the future." โ
Dasi Nong did not speak. Because he felt that there were not many people in the cabinet, it had nothing to do with him. It was enough for him to worry about his future affairs.
The emperor's careful thinking was seen through, and he was not embarrassed.
"And how many people are you talking about?"
He Xiang pondered for a while and said, "Let's start with five people." โ
Mrs. Liu nodded approvingly.
"Five?" The emperor held out a hand in disbelief, "Isn't five too little?" โ
Taishi Liu sneered: "Or fifty people? โ
The emperor, who was mercilessly ridiculed, laughed and said, "I want to." โ
Taishi Liu sneered: "You think it's beautiful! โ
The Emperor said angrily, "I can't even think about it now. โ
Taishi Liu said very ruthlessly: "Can't! โ
The emperor glared at Taishi Liu with a sad look in his eyes, pointing at him with a crying expression.
"Lao Liu, you bully others."
Taishi Liu was so shocked by the emperor's appearance that he almost couldn't help but give him a big white eye.
"Your Majesty, you are establishing a cabinet, not a bathhouse."
Da Si Nong was amused by Taishi Liu's words, and almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
In terms of intimidating people, it is still Taishi Liu who is powerful.
He Xiang couldn't help but smile and said: "Your Majesty, what Taishi Liu said is right, the cabinet is directly responsible to you, and the discussion is a major national matter, the number of people should not be large, five people are enough." โ
The Emperor struggled: "Five people is too little, let's still six, this is my biggest regression." โ
Taishi Liu and He Xiang thought to them, as long as it wasn't eighty or ninety people, six people would be six.
"Then listen to the emperor, set up six people first." As soon as He Xiang finished speaking, he suddenly realized that the emperor was relaxed in establishing a cabinet, but their affairs had become more. Thinking that the emperor likes to be a shopkeeper, after the cabinet is established, I am afraid that the emperor will become even more serious, and then they will only have more and more errands to do.
"By the way, Xiao Shiti's Hanlin Academy, you have to get it done too." The emperor said, "There is also the selection of the Jishi, and you can also get a charter." โ
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Dasi Nong was reappointed as the head of the household department."
Da Si Nong hurriedly thanked him and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." โ
The emperor announced again: "Lao Liu, you will temporarily serve as the secretary of the subordinate department." "The Ministry of Officials is the head of the six departments, which is too important. Handed over to someone else, the emperor is not at ease, let Liu Taishi take the role, the emperor will be very worry-free.
Liu Taishi received the order: "Yes, the emperor." โ
"The book of the Ministry of Rites will be handed over to Lao Xue, he is the most suitable."
He Xiang: "The minister also thinks so. โ
"Shangshu of the Criminal Department, you can recommend someone."
He Xiang asked: "Your Majesty, where is the book of the military department?" โ
"The military department is still the old Chu." Chu Ying is the smartest, most stable, and most sleek of the four generals, and is very suitable for being the secretary of the military department. "As for the other official positions, you can ask the people below you to recommend them."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"I hope you can get this done by the end of the year." If we don't do a good job before the year, we won't be able to reform the bureaucracy after the year.
"Your Ministers obey."
"By the way, Xiao Shi decided to build a dock in the Swamp Mansion, saying that he would build the Swamp Mansion into an overseas trading city, and that he would also say that he would set up a customs office in the Swamp Mansion or something."
After He Xiang and Taishi Liu heard this, they exclaimed in their hearts: How many things does His Royal Highness the King of Han have to do?
Dasi Nong: Taishi Liu is mighty!
He Xiang: Your Majesty, it has to be Lao Liu.
Taishi Liu: If you don't fight for a day, the emperor will be able to go to heaven.
Emperor: (โฏโตโกโฒ)โฏ(โปโโป
In the end, it is a humble request for a monthly pass!