A total of 15 people are eligible to be elected to the Constitutional Yuan.

In addition to the top leaders of the thirteen important departments, such as Shangshu, Yushitai, and Jitai, there are also former alternate Tongzhi Yanshu and Fan Zhongyan.

The Lu Party nominated five, Yan Shu, Cheng Lin, Zhang Dexiang, Chen Zhizhong, and Jia Changchao.

Wang Dang nominated four, Zheng Jian, Han Ju, Ye Qingchen, and Jiang Tang.

Zhao Jun nominated three, Fan Zhongyan, Li Di, and Li Zheng.

In this way, only Li Ruogu, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, Hu Su, the secretary of the Ministry of Taxation, and Du Yan, the secretary of the Ministry of Police, who have no background, cannot enter the Constitutional Yuan.

The faces of the three people in the audience were as usual, and they were not surprised that they had already known about this result.

Only one person glanced at Lu Yijian and Zhao Jun with resentful eyes.

This person is none other than Xia Zhu, a squire of the Ministry of Finance.

Xia Zhu has a grudge against Lu Yijian, so it is naturally impossible to become the secretary of an important department.

But he is also a person with a great desire for power, and when he first saw the power of the Constitutional Yuan, he was extremely shocked, so he set the goal of joining the Constitutional Yuan in the future.

It's a pity that he has been in operation for several years, but he has never been able to become the secretary of the ministries first, and then wait for the change of the Constitutional Yuan to be admitted to the hospital in one fell swoop.

Among them, it is naturally because of Lu Yijian's suppression.

However, at the beginning of the restructuring of various departments, he was very hopeful of getting a Shangshu position at that time.

Just Zhao Jun's words knocked him back to his original form.

No way.

Liu Yuanyu did not have evidence for that incident, but even if there was no evidence, Zhao Jun suspected that he did it, so he was naturally very dissatisfied with him.

After that incident, Xia Zhu's intestines were repentant, even if he felt that Zhao Jun's young age was unreasonable, but he could obviously be like others, look at the situation first and then make a decision, why can't he change the old problem of jealousy, what do you do with that one more sentence that instigates brainless people to charge?

But this kind of thing is difficult to say, who would have expected that a deputy envoy of the third division would be masturbated when he said that he would be masturbated? was even arrested later, but it showed the power of the Constitutional Yuan even more, which really makes people can't figure it out.

So it's no wonder that Xia Zhu misjudged the situation, and still considered the unspoken rules of officialdom that were innocent of nothing but crimes, thinking that even if Zhao Jun was impeached, there would be nothing wrong.

But I don't know that the person in the prefect is cautious, and if he has a crime that can be found evidence, he still wants to leave if he offends him? It's so easy.

However, for an insidious person like Xia Zhu, even if he regrets it, he will regret it for a while at most. After that, he quickly transferred his resentment to Zhao Jun and Lu Yijian, resenting one for not letting himself be a scholar, and the other for suppressing himself.

Today, when I saw the change of the Constitutional Yuan, which had nothing to do with me, the resentment in my heart became even stronger. Jealous eyes looked at many colleagues, and their eyes were about to pop out.

But no matter what, even if his eyes were red to the point of pink eye, it was useless.

Zhao Zhen saw that the list of nominees had come out, so he nodded and said, "Okay, since that's the case, let's go back to the Constitutional Yuan to vote." ”

Saying that, he waved his hand and said: "Scatter the dynasty, except for Fan Zhongyan and Yan Shu, the rest of the nominated people stay!" ”

"Retreat!"

Wang Shouzhong said loudly.

The hundred officials retired.

Cheng Lin, Zhang Dexiang, Chen Zhizhong, Jia Changchao, Zheng Jian, Han Ju, Ye Qingchen, Jiang Tang and others stayed in the Vertical Arch Hall with anxiety.

Zhao Zhen, Zhao Jun, Lu Yijian and other people who were originally members of the Constitutional Yuan went to the back cabinet of the Zichen Palace.

There is no way, the vertical arch hall is a little far from the Chongzheng Palace, and it is also a little far from the office of the Constitutional Institute in the back cabinet of the Daqing Palace.

It's winter now, the snow is falling, everyone doesn't want to run so far, everyone is still waiting for the voting results, so naturally it is better to deal with it as soon as possible.

When the group arrived at the back pavilion, a charcoal fire was lit in the pavilion, and except for a window on the side for ventilation, the house was quite warm.

Everyone sat down according to their positions.

Zhao Jun did not sit on the main seat this time, but under Zhao Zhen's left hand, and Lu Yijian sat opposite.

After everyone sat down, Zhao Zhen looked at Zhao Jun and said, "Eldest grandson, how do you think it should be arranged for the change of the Constitutional Yuan this time?" ”

"There are a lot of people, in essence, our political system is that the Constitutional Yuan is responsible to the officials, and the lower part is responsible for the handling of national government affairs, and all political leading directions except the military are covered."

Zhao Jun spread his hands and said: "Since you want to set the general direction, what do you want so many people to do." What the imperial court needs is a correct, strong, and centralized voice, rather than everyone speaking out to each other, competing for power and profit, and causing a miasma in the political system. ”

Saying that, he also glanced at Lu Yijian, this Lao Deng excluded dissidents and suppressed political enemies when he was traveling around the world, and he was the leader of fifteen important departments, he could insert four of them, if it weren't for Wang Zeng to help contain it, plus he didn't dare to go too far, I'm afraid that the officials of the Manchu Dynasty would be his little brother.

Lu Yijian could naturally feel Zhao Jun's eyes, and said in a good time: "Official, the minister has already thought about this. ”

"Oh?"

Zhao Zhen asked, "What is the best plan for Lu Xiang?" ”

"The minister thinks that the current rules can be changed, such as really entering the political system, and those who can know Hanlong's identity can only know the same thing."

Lu Yijian said: "Anyway, the alternate acquaintance only has the right to make suggestions, and has no participation in the political power, so you can cancel the alternate acquaintance to participate in the meeting in the future, send them the content of the meeting, and they can make suggestions." ”

Zhao Zhen pondered: "What does Lu Xiang mean to mention a few more alternate acquaintances?" ”

"Yes, Tongzhi naturally can't be awarded easily, Fan Zhongyan has worked hard and made great achievements, and it is logical to be admitted to the hospital."

Lu Yijian said with a smile: "Cheng Lin's Ministry of Finance is the first ministry under the Constitutional Yuan, and he used to be a prime minister, and his position was high. Jia Changchao is at the helm of the Ministry of Education, which is the top priority in the future, and non-high positions cannot promote the development of education. This is especially true of the military department, and if we want to reform the military system, we must naturally have corresponding positions. If the power of the supervision of the hundred officials is small, how can the power of supervision be exercised? ”

"As for the rest?"

Lu Yi said lightly: "For example, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households, it is not yet the time for the country to vigorously build and check the household registration, so it is normal that you cannot be admitted to the hospital." The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Crime, and the Ministry of Rites only have symbols, which are almost fictitious, but Gu Taichang is the head of the Jiuqing, with low power and high position, and can be placed as an alternate, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is only in charge of business, and the Criminal Department is in charge of the law, which is not as important as the previous ones, and should also be in the alternate. ”

It makes sense for him to hear this, because the Ministry of Finance is very important, although it is only the third echelon in the ranking of later generations, but it is in the national ranking, down to the local, county and city finance bureaus, provincial finance departments, and the bosses of various departments? Various departments are asking for funding from the Finance Bureau.

It is true that both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Military Affairs will be the direction of reform in the future, and the cause of education is related to the popularization of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, while the Ministry of Military Affairs should change the status quo of redundant troops, and the Ministry of Military Affairs should exercise supervisory powers.

But aren't business and law important?

Obviously, Lu Yijian's hand is to avoid the real and make up for nothing, crack down on hostile parties, and exclude the people of Wang Zeng's faction from the Constitutional Yuan.

Except for Zheng Jian and Chen Zhizhong, who had the same reason as not being able to crack down, everyone else was stopped by him outside the door of the Constitutional Yuan.

Even if he knows that he can't do it, he has to put on such an attitude, and in the face of the interrogation of his younger brothers in the future, he will naturally have an excuse, saying that he has done his best.

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Zhao Jun was almost amused, pointed at Lu Yijian and said, "You old man, why don't you be the governor of the Constitutional Academy?" ”

"Ugh."

Lu Yijian waved his hand again and again and said: "Although the old man has been in charge for many years, how can he compare to Hanlong's young and promising?" Of course, if Hanlong is willing to let Xian."

"I'll let you head up."

Zhao Jun rolled his eyes and said: "Official, don't listen to this old man's nonsense, this guy doesn't serve the country all day long, and he knows about the party struggle every day, and I propose to depose Lu Yijian in this election." ”

"Good!"

Fan Zhong flooded his spirit and said loudly: "I raise my hands in approval!" ”

"Ahem, ahem."

Wang Zeng coughed twice, and looked at Lu Yijian from the corner of his eye, glowing with a strange light.

"You guys!"

Lu Yijian immediately wilted, and said angrily: "The old man just said that, if you don't agree to refute it, why bother making such a fuss." ”

He actually didn't really want to install a junior brother in the Constitutional Yuan, but he had to make this gesture, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain to the following.

"Alright."

Yan Shu still said: "Everyone here is your own person, so let's stop joking, let's talk about business." ”

Saying that, he looked at Zhao Jun and said, "Hanlong, what do you think?" ”

Zhao Jun groaned: "One thing Lu Laodeng said is right, first, there can't be too many people who are officially admitted to the hospital, and there can't be too many people who know my identity, the more people there are, the greater the danger of exposure, I propose that Lao Fan, Uncle Lari, and Li Di will be selected for the time being, and the rest will be discussed." ”

There is no doubt about this, and even Lu Yijian has no objection. Fan Zhongyan and Yan Shu have been alternates for a few years, and Lao Fan has made such a big contribution, it is only natural that he will officially come in.

What's more, although Yan Shu is not Lu Yijian's younger brother, and he remained silent in the struggle of King Lu, and it seems that no one will help, but in fact, he is still more inclined to Lu Yijian, and he is half a helper, so of course Lu Yijian agrees.

As for Li Di, he can't help it.

Wang Zeng has Cai Qi's support, and Lao Fan must have dealt with him with Wang Zeng after he came in, he has Song Shou's support, Yan Shu is faintly biased towards himself, but Zhao Jun has never had anyone to help, but Zhao Jun's energy is too great, and he alone can withstand everyone in the entire Constitutional Yuan, so everyone ignores this.

But it cannot be denied that Zhao Jun has always been alone in the Constitutional Yuan, and now he asks for multiple helpers, which is also a matter of course, and Lu Yijian cannot and does not dare to object.

There's a problem, though.

Although Fan Zhongyan is not Wang Zeng's younger brother, he is a firm rebel faction, and everyone has long said that this time Lao Fan will come back from victory, and he will set off reforms, in case he damages his own interests and opposes himself, what should Lao Fan do with Wang Zeng and even Zhao Jun hammer him?

Yan Shu, who relied on himself, Song Shou and half of his helpers, couldn't withstand so much pressure, so Lu Yijian said: "I think Jia Changchao and Zhang Dexiang can come in." ”

Zhao Jun looked at Zhao Zhen first.

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and said to him, "Eldest grandson, what do you think?" ”

"Let me break it down."

Zhao Jun pointed at Lu Yijian and said: "The power of the Constitutional Yuan is great, but with our wise officials as the core, and guided by the reform plan discussed by everyone. But in addition to these, he has a lot of power over the personnel and governance below, so an arbitrary and domineering person like Lao Lu wants to insert people into it. ”

Lu Yijian was not happy at that time, and said a little angrily: "Han Long, you are talking too much, although everyone is their own people, and they can speak without worry, but the old man is also for the country, but he is selfless, how can you say this about me?" ”

"You must have selfish intentions, but I believe you are for the country. But I'm not accusing you, didn't Wang Zeng also bring people in to compete with you? Everyone has selfish intentions, so be honest. ”

Zhao Jun said seriously: "I know that politics is introverted, and if I don't say it thoroughly, I leave room for everyone." But I think that many times, it is better to talk about it, because it is easy to misunderstand it by hiding it, and it is better to make it clear first, so that the conversation is more efficient, and it saves mutual suspicion and suspicion. ”

"Young people really are."

Lu Yijian shook his head with a wry smile, Zhao Jun is always like this, breaking many unspoken political rules.

But it is undeniable that Zhao Jun is right.

When things are said, the cost of communication will be lower, there will be less worries, not so many suspicions, and the efficiency will naturally be accelerated.

Zhao Jun said: "This election of the Constitutional Yuan is essentially a power cake, Lao Lu wants two more people to support himself, Lao Wang wants two more people to balance Lao Lu, I'm afraid that even Sheng Gong wants to bring two people in." ”

Sheng Du smiled sheepishly.

"This is definitely not good, you mention one, I mention one, it makes the Constitutional Yuan and the Western parliament, there are many people and miasma, how can it be done?"

Zhao Jun spread his hands and said: "So there must be a corresponding system." ”

Zhao Zhen said: "What does the eldest grandson mean is to reduce the number of admissions? Just let only Xiwen Gong, Uncle Tong, and Retro Gong come in? ”

"Not really."

Zhao Jun said: "The Western Xia and the Liao State have been defeated, and our internal reform is imminent, so we must gather more forces, and more people will enter the Political Yuan, and through my identity, we will form a complete political alliance, which will help us concentrate on doing great things." ”

This identity that crosses over from the future is very useful, you poke it out, tell everyone that I am a person from the future, do it according to my way, and ensure that the country can be strong, no matter how everyone is opposed, they will be forced to follow you.

If you don't believe it, you can't do it, because Zhao Zhen, Lu Yijian, Wang Zeng, Fan Zhongyan, and Yan Shu believe it, and the rest of the people who join the Constitutional Yuan will naturally have only one way to follow the army.

Therefore, the Constitutional Yuan can be expanded, and after the reform begins, the prime minister's team of more than ten people will be able to carry out all-round combing and political changes.

But you can't have too many people, otherwise it will be too chaotic.

Zhao Zhen asked, "How many people are more suitable?" ”

"It's eight of us at the moment."

Zhao Jun looked at the crowd: "Li Di came in nine, Lao Lu can pull one, Lao Wang can pull one, eleven people are enough, and the rest can be admitted to the Constitutional Yuan as appropriate." ”

Saying that, he glanced at the pitiful Sheng Du, and hesitated: "Or, Lao Sheng, you also invite one?" ”

Sheng Du's eyes lit up and asked, "Is it okay?" ”

"Say it."

"Zhang Shixun."

Sheng Du said without hesitation.

Zhang Shixun was actually already a member in May this year, and he was 75 years old, so he couldn't stand it.

However, Sheng Du has been friends for many years, and in the early years, Zhang Shixun offended Liu E and was deposed, and it was later that Sheng Du recommended Zhao Zhen to restore the prime minister in the first year of Ming Dao.

Although Zhishi, Sheng Du also knew that his old friend was unwilling, so he still hoped that his old friend could help him talk in the Constitutional Yuan.

As for Zhang Shixun, it doesn't matter if he is now in the state of Zhishi, the official Zhishi in the Tang and Song dynasties, once the imperial court needs it, he will often recover.

For example, Ouyang Xiu later gave a letter to Shi in his later years, and two months later the imperial court made a big gift to invite him back, but he refused.

So as long as Zhao Zhen gives the order to reinstate Zhang Shixun, it will basically be fine.

"That's it, twelve in all."

Zhao Jun looked at Zhao Zhen and said: "In this way, when I am here, I can make a decision with twelve people, and when I am not there, there are eleven of them, and it is easy to make a decision if there is one more vote in the odd number." ”

"Hmm."

Zhao Zhen said: "Okay, just do what the eldest grandson wants." ”

"Then I'll mention Jia Changchao."

Lu Yijian sighed, compared to others, Jia Changchao was closer to him, in the early years, Zhao Zhen asked a teacher to give lectures, which was Jia Changchao recommended by him.

Wang Zeng said: "I propose Zheng Jian. ”

"Zheng Jian is stubborn and self-serving, no!"

Lu Yijian objected.

Zhao Jun thought for a while and said, "Then Jiang Tang." ”

This is also done in order to consider political balance.

On the side of the Lü Party, there are Cai Qi, Jia Changchao, and Yan Shu, who is inclined to the Lü Party.

Jiang Tang, Zhang Shixun and Sheng Du are definitely the more middle-of-the-road faction.

Fan Zhongyan and Li Di were not dealt with by Lao Lu Tou when they were admitted to the hospital, they would not join Wang Zeng's faction, but everyone had common political enemies.

Then Wang Zeng has Cai Qi's iron core, plus Fan Zhongyan and Li Di to deal with Lu Yijian together, four votes to four, which is quite balanced, but with one more person, Lu Dang can't stand it.

Therefore, in order to maintain the balance, Wang Zeng can no longer be added. In this way, the political position of the Constitutional Yuan is still Zhao Jun as the boss, and he sits and watches Wang Lu's internal fighting below.

Whether it is for Zhao Jun, Zhao Zhen and everyone, it is an acceptable result.

Political balance is still important.

"Then it's settled."

Zhao Zhen finally made a decision.

Although it is a vote, it is actually for outsiders to hear.

After all, Zhao Zhen and Zhao Jun have the final say.

There are six people who are officially admitted to the hospital in this way, Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan, Jia Changchao, Jiang Tang, Li Di and Zhang Shixun.

Next is the alternate Tongzhi, these people will inevitably not have as much power as Yan Shu and Fan Zhongyan before, and they will also hide Zhao Jun's identity from them, forming an information gap between the hospital and the hospital.

But in any case, the Constitutional Yuan alternate Tongzhi is also the current vice minister, and he has the right to make suggestions, so he still has to be cautious.

After discussion, Cheng Lin of the Ministry of Finance, Zhang Dexiang of the Ministry of War, Han Ju of the Ministry of Industry, and Li Zheng of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce were the alternate acquaintances, and they were compared to the deputy ministers.

After the list was determined, Zhao Zhen ordered Zhang Shixun to be reinstated and sent someone to his mansion to invite him over.

About half an hour later.

Wang Shouzhong came to the Vertical Arch Hall again, looked at the many candidates, and announced that Jia Changchao, Jiang Tang, and Li Di would go to the back pavilion of Zichen Palace!

The rest of the people looked lost, Li Di was much calmer, Jia Changchao was elated, and Jiang Tang was quite surprised.

But everyone has nothing to say about this result, after all, the position is given by the official, and no one dares to make a fuss.

The three of them went to Zichen Palace, and met Zhang Shixun on the way, and the old man was also invited in confusion, so they entered the back cabinet together.

Everyone in the cabinet was still seated.

The four of them saluted Zhao Zhen first, and then Zhao Zhen said in a deep voice: "After voting and deliberation, the four of you will enter the Political System from today!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The four of them hurriedly bowed.

Then Zhao Zhen stood up and looked at the four of them: "I know that the world is very puzzled, wondering why Zhao Jun is so young that he can be in charge of the Political Academy, since you are admitted to the hospital, you are qualified to know the truth!" ”

He pointed to Zhao Jun, who was sitting in a chair for a long time, and said softly: "Han Long, from the future generations after a thousand years!" ”

(End of chapter)