Wanli Xinming

Chapter 400 Ting Tui ([-])

After Liang Menglong finished speaking, all the monarchs and ministers in the Huangji Palace were speechless.Although Zhu Yijun didn't think through the pros and cons of Liang Menglong's proposal, he could clearly feel that his speech was far-reaching and far-sighted.

Zhu Yijun thought to himself, "I've already got it." With a smile on his face, he looked at Liang Menglong with deep meaning in his eyes.

Liang Menglong wrote a big article in a short time, and his generous statement was originally intended to move the heart of the emperor.So even though he lowered his head, he turned his eyes vigorously to peek at Sheng's face—just happened to meet Zhu Yijun's eyes.

There was a sudden jump in his heart, and then his chest was beating like a drum, thumping and thumping.He hurriedly lowered his eyes, knowing that he was only one step away from the position of prime minister.

Those who discuss matters in the Huangji Palace are all important ministers above the third rank.Liang Menglong's suggestion is very tempting to them: if they become the leader of their subordinates, it must be like a hand, and it is very cool to think about it.So for a while, no one objected.

Shen Shixing opened his mouth, then looked at Luo Wanhua who was eager to try, changed his thoughts, and remained silent.Luo Wanhua slightly adjusted his thinking, and played out: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Mr. Kang Zhou is here."

"Yes. I think what Mr. Mingquan said is reasonable, but there are many disadvantages that must be guarded against."

"Firstly, there are disadvantages of saying one word. If the cabinet ministers are nominated by the prime minister, and the cabinet is harmonious, how can we gain the benefits of sniping? The prime minister will rejuvenate the country with a word; if a word ruins the country, what is the regret? "

As soon as these words came out, there was a slight commotion in the Huangji Hall.Liang Menglong's face flashed green, but he didn't intend to open his mouth to argue.Luo Wanhua actually wanted to tease him to intervene, seeing that Liang Menglong had no intention of arguing, he had no choice but to continue:

"Secondly, all the officials below Shangshu are nominated by the Ministry of Officials and handed over to the court for approval. If according to Mr. Mingquan's proposal, the power of the Ministry of Officials is divided among the ministers, and the Ministry of Officials cannot predict ministers, then those who are elected will have High and low, depth of qualifications, and test results, who will declare it. If so, the ministers are the main ones, and the officials are the assistants, and the talents of the ministers who are promoted, the ministers and others observe them temporarily. It is superficial and easy to be mistaken. Selecting ministers and harming state affairs!"

"Thirdly, today's court pushes, the Metropolitan Procuratorate monitors, and Ke Dao observes—if there is any illegal situation, the court will correct it. After the reform, Ke Dao is under the cabinet. Shang Shu, do Ke Dao dare to speak?"

"Fourth, Mr. Mingquan listed the advantages and disadvantages of recommendation and court recommendation, and believed that the two are compatible, and the disadvantages will be eliminated. In fact, it is not the case. For example, the cabinet ministers form a party and personally promote the minister, and their party members agree when the court recommends. This method is beneficial. Form a party!"

"Fifth, once the prime minister is appointed, in order to stabilize the situation in the court, he must not be replaced in a short period of time. During the ten-year term of office, all the parties in the court will be counted, and the ministers may worry about the instability of the country!"

There was a bang in the Huangji Hall, and the dust on the roof of the hall seemed to be shaken off.The people who eat melons are greatly excited, and the monarchs and ministers all stare at Luo Wanhua-this gentleman speaks fiercely, and he is tearing up with Liang Menglong!good looking, good looking.Those princes and dukes who have nothing to do with themselves wish they could sit on a small bench, gnaw on cold melons and watch the excitement.

Standing at the head of the imperial throne, King Lu, who had not gone out to offer sacrifices, stared at him for a long time, and said something half-understood: "Mr. Kang Zhou said that this is not okay, and that is not okay, plan to come out?" All the officials listened He brought out the common phrases of the storyteller, and all of them smiled.

Luo Wanhua smiled slightly and said: "To be honest, I don't know. Last year, Mr. Feng Pan said at the meeting of the Political Affairs Hall that the emperor had the idea of ​​a major reform of the political system. Now is the right time. Why not use Mr. Mingquan's proposal?" Suggestion-based, seek the opinions of various ministries, temples, and bureaus, and make a big political reform plan?"

As soon as this remark came out, all the court officials nodded in agreement.Pan Sheng bowed and said: "Your Majesty, this is an old-fashioned way to seek the country. I second the proposal."

As soon as Pan Sheng took the lead, all the ministers and other important officials bowed and said: "The ministers also seconded the proposal."

After listening to Luo Wanhua's speech here, Liang Menglong was overwhelmed.Sure enough, it's a disadvantage to come up with an idea first!He guessed that Luo Wanhua would leave the class at the same time as him, and he probably came up with the same suggestion as him - since the establishment of the imperial court, the methods of selecting candidates have been recommended and recommended by the court. If Wan Hua has a better way, he doesn't need to refute his point of view at this time, he can just express his thoughts directly.

Although he took the lead, it seems that Luo Wanhua may not be humble just now.After he finishes speaking first, he can either criticize or fill in gaps depending on the situation, and get a mature and prudent evaluation, which may not be lost to him, who is outstanding.

What's more, the emperor probably came today to see the performance of the cabinet ministers, but what is the most important quality of being the chief assistant?Be steady!Seventy-eight out of ten smart people in the world are above this court, and it is nothing special to have original ideas about something—on the contrary, people like Luo Wanhua, who can find loopholes and harms in political opinions, are the first and auxiliary abilities The best embodiment.

Good thief, real chicken thief!
Liang Menglong complained in his heart, but his legs were not slow, and he went out to argue: "Mr. Kang Zhou is too worried. To solve all kinds of disadvantages, I think it is enough to move up the power of appointment and dismissal. That is to say, the minister can be recommended by the minister, but his appointment and dismissal are all up to him. The cabinet is the master. Ministers are recommended by the cabinet ministers, and their appointment and dismissal are all reported to His Majesty by the Ministry of Officials. After the cabinet ministers are recommended, they cannot be evaluated by the news."

"As for the ministers in the cabinet, they are often accompanied by the driver. Their talents and conducts are checked by the emperor himself, and whether they are worthy or not is judged arbitrarily."

"In this way, the officials who are promoted are not subject to the system of the master, and they have the grace of 'recommendation', but they can do things according to the laws of heaven and people's hearts when they are in trouble. What's more, the grace of promotion comes from above. The so-called recommendation It’s just for the sake of the country—if the officials who are promoted follow the will of the master and bend the law for personal gain, disregarding the grace of God, there will be a judiciary for it!”

"As for Mr. Kang Zhou's last point, is there any truth to it? In the past, Yan Song ruled the government for nearly 20 years, but Sejong let it go with a single word. What's so difficult about it? The Ming Dynasty has been supporting scholars for 200 years. If the rebellious officials and thieves want to deceive Sheng Cong, they have to dream Just do it!"

"As for what you said just now to form a draft of X's proposal and make a "brick" for political reform, X also seconded it."

All the ministers in the court were dazzled by the display of these items.The emperor took only a stick of incense to come up with a question, but Liang Menglong wrote a big article, but he thought it over carefully, and even gave the critics a loophole—this person is incomparable, and the gap in IQ is really obvious yes!
This time it was Luo Wanhua's turn to turn green.Seeing that he couldn't win quickly, he didn't dare to entangle this issue again.Otherwise, it would not be worthwhile to leave the emperor with the impression of slick rhetoric and showing off his rhetoric.

Zhu Yijun saw that no one objected, so he said: "Mr. Mingquan, please work harder and provoke the matter of political reform. Well, very good."

Then he turned his head and asked Pan Sheng, "Mr. Shui Lian, is it feasible to give Ming Quan the title of 'Prime Minister for Political Reform' to take the lead in all matters?"

After hearing this, Pan Sheng quickly bowed and said, "I have no objection."

"Then let's do this. Leave this matter aside, and let's discuss other matters."

(End of this chapter)