The civil servants below are a little disbelieving in their ears.

Set up an advisory office, and they will act as the government's agent?

Did you hear me right?

You must know that the greatest ideal of a scholar in this era is self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the country, and leveling the world.

This is the dream of every reader.

In order to realize the ideal of governing the country and leveling the world, it is inseparable from handling the government affairs.

Only in this way can they realize their political ambitions.

Bound by the religion of etiquette, few people dare to think of the imperial throne.

But almost all scholars aspire to one day become a "minister of power", and then rule the world according to their own ideas.

Make contributions.

Of course, once any reader becomes a "minister of power", he will be frantically surrounded and suppressed by other readers.

There is no first.

Why can't I be the one who rules the world?

Therefore, what the scholar hopes is that the emperor ignores the government and politics, and just be a moral model and a polite appearance.

How the world is governed should be handed over to us, not the emperor.

To put it nicely, it is called "vertical arch and rule".

To put it mildly, you just need to be a "signboard", and we are responsible for running the country.

Of course, it cannot be said that they are completely unreasonable.

After all, the people who can enter the court and become important ministers are all the best among scholars.

The dragon and phoenix among the people, the selected "elite".

And the emperors, except for the first generation of founding emperors, the emperors of later generations, due to the existence of the hereditary system, did not go through a lot of screening.

Genetically speaking, there is no such thing as a dragon giving birth to a dragon and a phoenix giving birth to a phoenix.

There are such cases, but only very few examples.

Most of the time, the IQ of the offspring follows the "mean reversion".

The first generation is the elite, and the second generation is often inferior to the first generation, but rather unpopular.

It is all about inheriting the inheritance of the first generation and sheltering under the first generation, so that it can barely be supported.

And ordinary children, although most of them are extremely ordinary, there are always a few who are gifted.

In terms of personal ability, these selected "gifted" people are naturally better than the second-generation successors who have not been selected.

These second-generation inheritors may have received a good education, received special training, and their abilities in all aspects are still far stronger than ordinary people.

But compared with the peerless genius of "extraordinary talent", it is difficult to compare.

And most of the ministers in the court have an arrogance, believing that they are geniuses, far beyond ordinary people.

Of course, to some extent, this is also true.

Those who can pass the imperial examination, and then step by step from a low-level official to a member of the imperial court, none of them are easy to match.

Each one is a human spirit, and each one is an "old fox".

But hearing Zhu Yunxi say this, the old foxes couldn't sit still.

His Royal Highness Taisun said this, and the officials thought it was quite reasonable. The way to govern the country is to employ people, as long as you know how to use people well, and you can do it, why should the ruler have to bow down to everything? ”

Liu Sanwu took the lead in standing up and said: "It's just to set up an advisory office to act as an agent for the government, and the matter is very high, and Your Majesty may not agree." ”

Since Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the prime minister, political affairs have been handled personally.

The minister could also see that His Majesty wanted to hold everything firmly, so they naturally did not dare to interfere.

Although I really want to act as an agent in my heart.

But he only dared to hope for the next generation of emperors.

Otherwise, it is not a joke to offend Lao Zhu.

At this time, hearing Zhu Yunxi take the initiative to mention it, they were all thrilled.

But I had to worry about it.

"yes. What His Royal Highness Taisun said is very good, but His Majesty is not happy. ”

"The lower officials and others are naturally willing to share their worries for the country, do their best, and die. But Your Majesty ......"

One by one, these people began to complain.

They wanted to think about it, but they were cunning and unwilling to touch Lao Zhu's frieze.

"Grandpa Huang's health is not as good as before." Zhu Yunxi's face was serious, and he rebuked loudly: "As a courtier, can you bear to see Your Majesty working like this? ”

"What is the purpose of the court monks?"

"As an important minister of the court, you are an exemplary official, you don't share worries for the court, Your Majesty shares your worries, what's the use of raising you?"

A few words made the group of ministers blush, hung their heads and bowed their heads, eager to bury themselves in the sand.

Isn't it just to occupy the moral high ground?

I will do the same!

Zhu Yunxi "coughed" twice, and felt that the time was almost ripe.

"Lone knows that it will be difficult for you, and I am afraid that the imperial grandfather will be angry and will dismiss you and kill you."

"But who isn't hard?"

"As a minister of the imperial court, how can you not have a little responsibility?"

"That's it, Lone doesn't need you to speak out. Let's try to help Gu deal with today's recital, so that Your Majesty can also see your ability. ”

"You read the recital first, and then each of you uses a piece of paper to write down the handling opinions and sandwich it in the recital."

"Remember, the handling opinions should be simple and clear, to the point, and don't write too many words."

"Otherwise, you won't be able to handle so many pieces."

"When each of you has finished approving and writing, Lone will come back to check."

"This is also a test of your ability to act as an agent."

"If the opinions approved are to the point and handled properly, I will ask Your Majesty for an order in the future, so that you and others can enter the newly established advisory office and act as the government minister."

"I hope you don't let Lone down."

Hearing Zhu Yunxi say this, the group of ministers became excited one by one.

Dealing with government affairs and reviewing the recitals is something that I didn't even dare to dream of before.

Now, here's the opportunity.

Who wouldn't want to take the opportunity to put on a show?

Even if it's not for promotion, just to experience the dream of handling political affairs and reviewing the chapter, it's worth it!

"The lower officials and others will strictly follow the teachings, and they will do their best to serve His Royal Highness the Taisun and fulfill their duties as courtiers for His Majesty."

Including Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai, they did not oppose again.

They also want to seize this opportunity.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Zhu Yunxi nodded with satisfaction.

He also said: "The recital of the hundred officials is not trivial, and in order to prevent it from being lost or stolen, it is not allowed to be taken out of the Wenhua Palace." ”

After speaking, he commanded again: "Come here, bring a few tables in, and your lordships will review and deal with them here." ”

Soon, the eunuchs brought tables and chairs, and gave them all the four treasures of the study.

Subsequently, Zhu Yunxi distributed the mountains of music in his hands.

The group of officials began to look at the recitals one by one.

Although they used to read the music often, it was the first time that they had directly reviewed it and put forward suggestions on how to deal with it.

Before that, that is, only when Lao Zhu asked how to deal with it, he could speak.

At this time, I did my own to review the recitals, and I didn't know how excited I was.

Although it was only a draft opinion, not a final decision, it was enough for them to be happy.

Zhu Yunxi looked at their diligent work and nodded with satisfaction.

Liberated!

Immediately, he ordered the eunuchs to bring him snacks and fruits.

While eating, watch them work.

Sample.

If you want to torture me, let's experience what it feels like to be self-inflicted.

Minutes and seconds passed.

Zhu Yunxi was idle, and began to pick up a pen and write.

Getting these people to read the cantata is only the first step.

Next, it is necessary to establish a sound system.

The absolute monarchy became more and more perfect, and in the Qing Dynasty, the absolute monarchy developed to its peak.

There are many bad things about the Qing Dynasty, and it can be said that many aspects are rotten.

But only in the emperor's centralization of power, it can be called a model of feudal dynasty.

One of the most important points is the setting of the Military Aircraft Division.

The Military Aircraft Department has overseen the military and political powers, and has become the highest state organ in power.

It was also completely under the direct control of the emperor and was equal to the emperor's private secretariat.

At the same time, the Military Aircraft Department is the highest organ of the ruling state in terms of power, and has always been in the status of a provisional institution in form.

In addition, there are no formal regulations on the office space and the setting up of officials, and there is no grade or salary.

In this way, the Minister of Military Aircraft seems to be in a high position, but in fact, he rises and falls arbitrarily in the hands of the emperor.

However, in Zhu Yunxi's view, there are still many imperfections in the Military Aircraft Department.

Moreover, in his opinion, there is another system, which has an impact on the imperial power even more than the Military Aircraft Department.

That is the secrecy system.

In the final analysis, the restraint of the Ming civil officials on the emperor came from the moral pressure of feudal etiquette and religion.

And in order to form such pressure, it is first necessary to occupy the high ground of public opinion.

The power of public opinion comes from openness.

There is no pressure from public opinion in private.

Once it is changed from openness to secrecy, it will not be possible to form a strong public opinion, and it will not be able to exert any pressure on the imperial power.

The recitals on the Ming courtiers are basically public.

What music was written and what was written spread all over the government and the opposition in an instant.

For example, Hai Rui was on "Public Security Sparse", that is, "Speak Directly about the First Thing in the World".

As soon as the chapter was played, everyone in the government and the opposition knew about it, public opinion praised it one after another, and civil officials came out to give him a platform.

In this way, if Emperor Jiajing kills him, it will be equivalent to fulfilling his good name, but let himself sit on the name of "faint king".

On the other hand, if the music is strictly confidential, it is strictly forbidden to disclose it to a third party.

Then it's a different story.

The emperor killed him if he wanted to, without any pressure at all.

No matter what he is, no one else knows except the emperor and himself anyway.

At the same time, if the recital is kept secret, the ministers will tell each other.

It means that everyone has become the eyes and ears of the emperor, all over the capital and beyond, in the central place, and no one knows who made a small report to the emperor.

This is also the reason why the Qing Dynasty did not need Jinyiwei, East Factory, and West Factory, but it was still able to exercise excellent monitoring of its courtiers.

Of course, the secrecy system that Zhu Yunxi had in mind should be further improved on the basis of the Qing Dynasty.

The secrecy system of later generations was much higher than that of the Qing Dynasty.

There are also these civil officials, if necessary, they can also be asked to help deal with the music and give advice.

But if you want to use this to get your hands on the highest power, you have to think too much.

At least, when he was a prince and an emperor, he would never allow it.

However, if he dies, it is not impossible to establish a new system.

At least to introduce more supervision.

After all, who knows what kind of virtue they will be in the future?

If it's a waste emperor who plays the whole country to waste, it's not good.

At this time, institutional constraints and institutional corrections are needed.

Zhu Yunxi thought silently, he gradually had a complete plan in his heart, and the record in his pen became faster and faster.

In a short time, he was almost done.

When I looked up, I saw that the officials below were still sitting in a precarious position, reviewing the recitals.

There are thousands of concerts, but not everyone only reads some of them.

Instead, everyone should read each piece of music and put forward their own opinions.

Use this to discern whose opinion is better.

After Zhu Yunxi finished writing, he began to eat snacks and fruits leisurely.

"Ladies and gentlemen, these pieces must be reviewed today! Today's business, today's end, tomorrow there is a new piece to be approved. ”

Zhu Yunxi saw Huang Zicheng rubbing his eyes and resting, and immediately reminded him with kind words.

As he spoke, he glanced at him with a smile.

Huang Zicheng's whole body trembled.

glanced at the old and tall pieces next to him, and his intestines were full of regret.

I knew that I had to review it myself, and I also encouraged the courtiers, why did I go on so many pieces?

Isn't this a pit yourself?

But now, I can only read it head-on.

He hadn't rested for a day, and he was now in a trance and dizzy.

But when he thought of the rare opportunity to review the recital in his life, he gritted his teeth.

Such an opportunity not to be missed.

You must not call yourself sick and take leave, and you must not retreat from the battle.

Even if it's dead, you have to read it.

Huang Zicheng quickly opened a new book and worked hard.

……

Zhu Yunxi nodded with satisfaction.

The next step is also being planned in my heart.

Getting these people to read the music is only the first step.

It is not only to punish them slightly, but also to pave the way for the next plan.

Next, there is a bigger "pit", waiting for them to take the initiative to jump in.

……

(End of chapter)