novelraw Chapter 775 The Carpenter Emperor 30
Chapter 775 The Carpenter Emperor 30
The enthronement ceremony went smoothly, but there was no amnesty to the world. The sequelae of "top bull" happened the next day among those officials who were transferred to the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The approval of the red was blocked by the Sixth Division.
This made Zhu Youxiao begin to re-examine his Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Did Zhang Wenda instruct those six subjects to do the work?Does the Metropolitan Procuratorate want to rely on the six departments that have just passed to become the largest authority of the imperial court and seize the real power of Ming Dynasty?This was the question that first came to Zhu Youxiao's mind.
It seems that the imperial power of Ming Dynasty has been hindered a bit too much.
Liu Shimin was a little uneasy looking at the silent new king, thinking that the new king is a young man who has just ascended the throne, can he hold on?Are these people harboring ulterior motives and want to force the new emperor into the same situation as the old emperor Shenzong?
That would harm the people of Daming.
Huang Kezuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, also heard about the "refutation" of the Metropolitan Procuratorate's criticism, so he hurried to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to find Zhang Wenda.Zhang Wenda was originally assigned by the criminal department.
"Deyun, what's the matter with the Metropolitan Procuratorate's 'refutation' and criticism?"
Zhang Wenda was also scratching his head for what he didn't know.
Although the day before yesterday he echoed Fang Congzhe's usual practice of amnesty for the world, after thinking about it later, what Xinjun said made sense.Not to mention the two consecutive funerals that happened within a month of grandfather Beng's father's death, the fact that those who committed evil deeds had their sentences commuted and even released made people feel uncomfortable.It is a bit reluctant for the young emperor to want Xinjun to give the wicked a chance to rejoice at such a time.
Huang Kezuan stroked his long beard and said slowly: "Deyun, this old man is a little older than you, so I'm here to pretend to be a senior and gossip."
Zhang Wenda immediately got up and saluted, "Brother Shaofu, you are a Jinshi in the eighth year of Wanli, but I am three years behind you. You are a serious senior. Please tell me."
"It's not that the old man wants to interfere with the affairs of your Metropolitan Procuratorate. It's that the Sixth Division has used the power of 'refutation' to do things that shouldn't be done."
Zhang Wenda nodded, drafting and approving the redemption was a normal processing procedure, and the "refutation" of the six subjects was also the right to assist the emperor in handling the memorial.
"Brother Shaofu, I understand what you mean. There is no limit to the 'refutation' authority in the matter. From now on, the cabinet, the emperor, and all courtiers will have to act according to the face of the matter."
"It's good that you understand. They are bullying the new king when he was young, and they want to take the power of the world in their hands. Today is just a test with trivial things. What I am most worried about is that the new king and Shenzong are too similar in temperament, stubborn and tenacious. If you learn from Shenzong and don't go to court for 30 years, the things discussed two days ago will not be completed."
The two were talking, when Zhou Jiamo, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, came to find him.It is also for the "blocking and refuting" of the six subjects.But in Zhou Jiamo's eyes, he just does things well.Moderately reminded the emperor that although the Sixth Division was transferred to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the functions and powers of the Sixth Division are still there, and there is no such thing as an imperial decree that can directly go out of the palace.
Then Zhang Wenda watched Zhou Jiamo and Huang Kezuan fight.
"Mingqing, they did this for bad things."
"Shaofu, you just saw that something bad might happen, but you didn't see that His Majesty requires the courtiers to act according to his temperament. If you don't give him a proper reminder, something bad will happen in the future."
The two of them were talking lively, the Qianqing Palace sent a young eunuch, and it was reported that Zhang Wenda brought the censor's roster there.
After watching Zhang Wenda go out, Huang Kezuan left the Metropolitan Procuratorate with Zhou Jiamo.While walking, he muttered: "The Jing army can replace a guard of the palace, which we agreed a few days ago. Why can't we replace all the soldiers guarding the spirit? This is obviously beneficial to the court."
Zhou Jiamo said: "Let's see how Xinjun handles it first. If he can't handle the matter, how about I help His Majesty with you?"
Zhou Jiamo also gave in to Huang Kezuan's temperament.As long as he decides what to do, he will definitely make it happen.After leaving Zhang Wenda, he became the object of his persuasion.
It is also said that the new emperor is stubborn, and he is even more stubborn than Shenzong's ancestors and grandchildren.
Zhang Wenda followed the little eunuch to the main hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.Liu Shimin quoted and said: "Master Zhang is here, His Majesty has moved the daily handling of political affairs here. The Qianqing Palace will be used as the court meeting place."
Zhang Wenda nodded and praised the Son of Heaven, "Your Majesty, the arrangement is good, the ceremonial supervision room is in the side hall, and there is no need to run back and forth to read the notes.
Liu Shimin smiled, "What your lord said is very true."
Follow Liu Shimin through the east room of the main hall, and see the new monarch is painting red.He stepped forward to salute the new monarch, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile:
"Free of courtesy. Zhang Qing, can you see how I describe this character?"
Zhang Wenda came to the imperial case to have a look, and immediately praised: "Good! It's so powerful."
Zhu Youxiao put down his pen, and the little eunuch stepped forward to take away the red-painted posts for practicing calligraphy.
"After the sixth department is assigned to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, is there enough censors?"
Alarm bells sounded in Zhang Wenda's heart immediately, and he answered in a low voice.
"The total number is enough. But the six subjects have their responsibilities, and the veterans cannot use them like ordinary censors."
Zhu Youxiao took the towel handed over by Liu Shimin, wiped his fingers carefully, and threw it to Liu Shimin.
"Zhang Qing, do you think it's better for me to send Dongchang to check the number of hidden fields reported by the courtiers, or send the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate?"
Zhang Wenda was startled, his brows furrowed and then widened.
"According to His Majesty's will. The old minister follows His Majesty's arrangement."
"Okay, then you go back. Liu Shimin, send people to the list of officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and send those officials who have nothing to do after withdrawing the mine supervisors, as well as eunuchs who have not had time to return on the way, to check the officials in all states, prefectures, and counties. private property."
Zhang Wenda didn't dare to leave. If Dongchang finds out that there are too many officials violating discipline in the world, he will be the inspector and censor.
"Your Majesty, I listen to your Majesty's arrangement. Immediately send all the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to cooperate with the household department to cultivate the fields."
"What about the responsibilities of the sixth department?"
"The old minister will lead the censor who stays in the capital to complete the duties of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
"There is also the matter of replacing the soldiers guarding the mausoleum. You should also deal with the dismissed rewards."
"Yes."
Seeing that the emperor had no more orders, Zhang Wenda saluted and left with the little eunuch.
Liu Shimin's heart fell to the ground.
"The emperor is holy."
Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly, "Go and see Wang An, and ask the imperial doctor how he is doing. The inner court layoffs, you two must quickly take out the list. Send those who hide traitors and greedy to the clean army. Only loyal people are left in the inner court. Those who are willing to do things. Dongchang should keep [-] smart people. Those sent by the various palaces are not among the thousand people. Those who go to Nanjing and Zhongdu should also be carefully considered, and they are people who can do things. Twelve The prisons that should be merged should be merged, and those that should be withdrawn should be withdrawn. Check the number of prisons in the Hongwu and Yongle years, and there is also a reference. Those prisons that only hold money should be abolished. They cannot be lenient. The income of the inner court is limited and cannot afford to support them. An idler."
"I obey the order. Your lord, are you going to see Wang An now?"
"go."
Zhu Youxiao also kicked out the little eunuch who was serving in the room, thinking in his heart that this Ming official would not be able to move without the restraint of the eunuch and Jin Yiwei.This piece of Wenda also has a taste of toasting and not eating fine wine.
Huang Kezuan got the emperor's means of disposing of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so he approached Zhou Jiamo.
"Mingqing, do you want to go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate?"
Zhou Jiamo was not in the mood, and warned Huang Kezuan coldly
"Shaofu, it's too early for you to be happy now. In case of a situation where His Majesty will do what he says and monopolize power, there will be a day when you regret it, and you won't even have time to cry."
Huang Kezuan smiled and said: "Do civil servants of the Ming Dynasty still fear death? Civil remonstrance dies and martial arts dies in battle. When that day comes, there will be outstanding people of my generation who will follow suit. Now we have to support this seemingly talented emperor to realize his ideals." Everyone who draws has a field."
Zhou Jiamo didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he changed the subject and asked Huang Kezuan.
"What are you going to do with Yao Zongwen and the others?"
Huang Kezuan was a little embarrassed, "Ten years is not easy. I am going to use the new salary standard of the user department to match the grades of those people, and take it as a category to pay off the taxes owed in five years. Those who can pay off in ten years As a category, their official status will be removed any time soon.”
Zhou Jiamo stretched out his finger, "Add 20 years, I think many people are under 40 years old."
Huang Kezuan frowned, "Try it, the final decision on this matter rests with the emperor. Some people live a luxurious life. If there is a choice of 20 years, everyone will choose 20 years."
Zhou Jiamo grinned, "What do you think of the promotion after three or five years after paying off the hidden land tax?"
Huang Kezuan laughed and reached out to give Zhou Jiamo a high-five, "Okay. I'll go back and write the notes, so I can settle down early and feel at ease."
Huang Kezuan's papers arrived at the cabinet first according to the procedure.
After reading it, Han Yu went to Liu Yixiu and said, "Look at Huang Shangshu's suggestion. It's good, but it's not suitable for Yao Zongwen and others. If they choose to pay off taxes in 20 years, the Ministry of Punishment will release them immediately." They came out. Because of their impeachment of Xiong Tingbi, the emperor specially sent Yang Wenru and Zuo Gongzhi to Liaodong to appease them, so it may not be smooth."
Liu Yixiu smiled, "I don't have time to read this brochure today, so you can bring it to me tomorrow. I will pass it on to Fang Shoufu after I read it. Only Wei Chao leads a few eunuchs holding pens in charge of the ceremony. Said that the inner court was busy laying off staff."
Han Yu frowned, "This is not good, it will cause trouble if you develop a habit."
"This is an important note, but it is not urgent. The cabinet will come up with a proposal tomorrow, which is in line with the procedure. Those of them who like to make trouble should also suffer."
Sure enough, the next day, when Huang Kezuan's notes arrived at Bingbi Wei Chao, the supervisor of ceremonies, he pressed them for another whole day.Wei Chao rushed to send the zhezi to the emperor's case before sunset, and it was still placed at the bottom of the important block.By the time Zhu Youxiao saw it, it was almost two o'clock.
Zhu Youxiao called the eunuch on duty, "Go and find out when this note came to the Supervisor of Rites."
The little eunuch went to the side hall in response.
After a while, I ran back to report.
"My lord, this brochure was handed in early this morning."
Hmph, sure enough everyone has small plans.
The cabinet kept the book closed for three days, which was revenge for Yao Zongwen and others to impeach the cabinet.
Humanity!