Chapter 77: The Human Heart Is Complicated
Zhu Jianshen sat firmly on the Diaoyutai platform, watched the development of the situation, and arched the fire from time to time in order to make this play more beautiful......
The six ministries are engaged in circles and pulling heads, and the cabinet is engaged in propaganda and creating momentum...... Both sides show their magic and try to enhance their voice and influence as much as possible.
This time, the two sides took completely different routes, relatively speaking, the six departments are more traditional, and the cabinet is a little off-the-beaten.
This is something that can't be helped, the strength of the cabinet is not as good as the six ministries, and if you don't find another way, you can beat the other party in every difficulty.
However, their style of play works really well.
The Cabinet has abandoned the traditional 'investment promotion' and focused on 'advertising' and focusing on enhancing the brand image.
Image spokesperson: Li Qing!
Daddy: Zhu Jianshen!
These two king-level cards were played, which greatly boosted the confidence of the 'market'.
Investors take a look: Yo, this is good! The development potential is huge, and this project is managed, invested, invested......
So, everyone became a shareholder......
The Hanlin Yuan and the Guozijian took the lead in buying shares, and they began to build momentum, making the brand effect of the cabinet stronger and stronger, and soon, the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also shaken.
Although the little brother is rebellious, he is also quite aware of current affairs, and when he sees that the cabinet is spread out, and he has a lot of ideas, he naturally wants to get a piece of the pie.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Hanlin Academy, and the Guozijian, these three institutions have one thing in common - they are all good at playing with the pen and creating public opinion!
The area they are good at fits perfectly with the cabinet's style of play, and soon, a huge bubble is blowing.
Under the instigation of these people, the cabinet seems to be equal to the prime minister, completely above the six ministries.
When Li Qing saw it, he exclaimed: "Good guy!" β
However, he didn't think there was anything, although the bubble was beautiful, it was fragile, and it only took a 'needle' to pierce it, and no matter how powerful the fake big empty thing was, it was just a paper tiger after all.
small courtyard,
Li Qing continued to improve the labor law, and Li Hong finished picking the vegetables and was bored and in a daze......
"Godfather, it's been a few days, when did the emperor order to fight the Jianzhou Jurchen?" Li Hong asked.
"Wait for the six ministries and the cabinet to be divided into high and low." Li Qing put down his pen and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it won't be too long, there will be half a month at most." β
"Okay." Li Hong nodded slightly, and suddenly became interested in the temple struggle, "Godfather, can you talk about the cabinet?" β
"What do you want to know?"
"Three five-grade scholars, how can they fight back and forth with many officials of the six departments?" Li Hong didn't understand, "Why are they so bullish?" β
Li Qing was amused, but his godson wants to follow a career in office, and it is necessary to understand this.
"Cabinet scholars are only five ranks, but they usually hold other official positions as well...... Of course, this is not the root of their bullishness. Li Qing said: "What really makes the cabinet angry is the system problem. β
"Annotations?"
"yes, that's it." Li Qing nodded: "Don't underestimate this power, in layman's terms, they are the emperor's staff." β
Li Hong scratched his head: "Godfather, our Ming cabinet, it doesn't seem to be the same thing as the prime minister, right?" β
"That's right," Li Qing bowed his head and explained, "Taizu abolished the prime minister system, took back the prime minister's power, and consolidated the imperial power, while also making the six ministries rise;
After Taizong ascended the throne, he was committed to solving the scourge of Mobei and developing the Ming Dynasty in all aspects, but his energy was limited after all, so he had to let go of power.
The authority of the six ministries was already very great, and Taizong re-established the cabinet as an institution, the purpose of which was to decentralize power and decentralize power to a certain extent. β
Explaining the origin of the cabinet, Li Qing talked about the system of the cabinet as an institution:
"In the whole Ming Dynasty, almost all the concerts have to go through the hands of the cabinet, and it is true that they have no decision-making power, no executive power, and only the power to make suggestions;
However, the influence of the proposer on the decision-maker is superb, do you know what is the approval rate of the annotated suggestions they draft? β
Li Hong shook his head.
"Seven to eighty!" Li Qing said.
Li Hong was stunned, "Then, doesn't that mean that the cabinet has the power of seven to eighty percent of the prime ministers?" β
"Huh? That's not going to be. Li Qing shook his head, "The Ming Dynasty will be the first to be sent to the General Administration Department for summarization, and then the celebrant will report to the emperor, and the emperor will only send it to the cabinet after the emperor sees it, and the cabinet will draft and approve it, and finally return it to the emperor to make decisions and issue six ......."
"The decision-making power is in the hands of the emperor, and the executive power is in the hands of the six ministries, on the surface, the cabinet's suggestion power is the lowest in gold, however, they can influence the emperor's decision-making to a large extent......" Li Qing broke it open and explained.
Finally, he made a pertinent evaluation: "The cabinet is about one-third of the prime minister's power, but because the cabinet is small, it can't beat six departments;
However, there are two sides to everything, and there are advantages to a small number of people, for example: as long as a few people temporarily let go of their prejudices, they can be twisted into a rope, and for example: fewer people show that their power is more concentrated......"
"I see." Li Hong suddenly realized and said with emotion: "However, this is really complicated enough, and it hurts to think about it." β
"The human heart is far more complex than the system!" Li Qing said: "What my godfather said is just a surface, huh...... It's not too late for you to quit. β
Li Hong shook his head and said in a proud tone: "How can a big husband retreat when he encounters a setback?" Besides, it's not a setback! β
After a pause, he sneered: "Today's children are still far away from the temple, and they have plenty of time to grow up." β
Li Qing sneered: "The young man is quite confident. β
"That's right, the child is not bad, okay?" Li Hong straightened his chest, "Maybe I can still be blue." β
"Haha...... Then you're going to have to work hard. Li Qing collected the relevant laws drafted, got up and said: "Wait patiently, this power struggle, the cabinet will open up and give everything it has, so it is destined to not last long." β
"Hey, okay." Li Hong smiled and said, "Anyway, Sister Wanqing hasn't left yet." β
Li Qing pouted: "People eat and drink spicy food in the palace, how can they be like you?" β
"That's right," Li Hong sighed, learning the tone of his godfather: "How is it like me, like a fellow...... Roar, let's cook. β
"Little cub......" Li Qing shook his head with a smile, his eyes showing the relief of an old father......
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As Li Qing expected, this battle did not last long, and it came to an end in only five days.
The Cabinet won!
And the reason for the defeat of the Six Tribes is also a bit comical - someone has surrendered to the cabinet.
No way, those guys are so blown, not all of them have extraordinary foresight.
Ironically, the majority of civil servants ultimately support a cabinet that harms the interests of the civilian government as a whole, but this is also a reflection of the complexity of human nature.
- Although you have hurt me, as long as you can bring me benefits in the future, I can still support you.
For such a big event, there is a general explanation.
Zhu Jianshen seemed to have just reacted and began to strictly investigate the behavior of officials forming gangs these days......
Two days later, Yao Kui, the secretary of the ministry, resigned!
At the same time, Zhu Jianshen ordered to go to Liaodong to quell the rebellion, severely punish the Jianzhou Jurchens, and began to send troops to Liaodong with this reason......
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Small courtyard.
Today, Zhu Wanqing took the spoon and made a table of dishes for the eldest brother.
"It's autumn, and the temperature in Liaodong is much lower than that in Beijing, so wear more clothes." Zhu Wanqing lowered her head and pulled the rice, and muttered, "You are not Uncle Li, don't think you are invincible in the world, be careful when you fight......"
Li Hong nodded wildly, while feasting, he praised directly: "Sister Wanqing's skills are good." βΞΠΈΠͺ.ΕΞοΌ§
Pretend not to see your sweetheart's red eyes......
Li Qing looked at this scene, and couldn't help but recall the past, a faint sadness appeared on his face, parting is always sad, and what is even sadder is ...... A parting that will not be reunited.
Li Qing didn't send his godson, said a word of encouragement, and went back to the house.
Zhu Wanqing wanted to send it, but it was not appropriate for her daughter to show her face, not to mention that her identity was still relatively sensitive, so she just said a lot of parting words......
The army left, and Li Qing continued to be busy with his own affairs.
Li Qing did not have the slightest worry about this attack on the Jianzhou Jurchen, the gap in strength between the two sides was too big, and there were no accidents.
After Li Hong left, Zhu Wanqing returned to the palace to live for a few days, and then moved back to the small courtyard to cook for Uncle Li.
Time flows......
Half a month later, someone came from Jinling, Zhu Wanqing also went back, and Li Qing was the only one left in the small courtyard.
The ripe persimmons are like red lanterns, hanging from the branches full, but they do not render warm colors......
After so many years, Li Qing has learned to get used to it, at least, he thinks so.
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On this day, Qianqing Palace.
The two of them sat opposite each other.
Zhu Jianshen smiled and said: "Mr. came uninvited, but there are rules and regulations for business and taxation?" β
"Well, the laws on labor are basically perfect." Li Qing took out a stack of papers, "It's all on here, take a look." β
Zhu Jianshen took it and reviewed it carefully......
After a long time, he put down the paper and frowned: "When the farm is busy, the workers are given a holiday, and the workers are given a paid day off on the first and fifteenth days of each month...... These propositions of yours are indeed very beneficial to the people, but will the rich people strictly abide by them? β
"There's always something to hold onto." Li Qing said.
Zhu Jianshen smacked his lips and said: "The commercial tax has dropped to 30% of the price of commodities, and the amount of going to sea is no longer limited, and everyone competes according to their ability...... It's a threat to the Weaving Bureau! β
Li Qing smiled: "The weaving bureau is too comfortable, there is nothing wrong with putting some pressure, the market is still the survival of the fittest in the end, and overseas countries are not stupid, so they will naturally give priority to buying goods with good quality, and it is serious to enhance the competitiveness of goods." β
ββ¦β¦ Okay. Zhu Jianshen sighed and said, "However, the commercial tax has fallen to 30%, is it too low?"
Also, you said before that it is far better for a hundred flowers to bloom than for a single family, but if you let it go as fully as you do...... In the end, it will only backfire. β
Li Qing said happily: "The emperor looks at the problem very thoroughly, and it is true, but ......"
He smiled bitterly: "Profit can be shared but not alone, and if you profit alone, you will lose!"
Whether the national policy can be implemented or not depends on the powerful gentry, which is the best choice for the implementation of a complete set of national policies. β
After a pause, "In fact, this is not all bad, it can be conducive to resource integration, improve production efficiency, and improve industrial processes...... Let them fly for a while, which is very beneficial to the development of Daming. β
Zhu Jian groaned deeply: "What does Mr. mean...... Fattening and killing? β