Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 506 Typical
Liu Weichao listened, shook his head, and said with a wry smile: "Actually, this thing has happened in all dynasties, and there is no way to stop it. No matter what system it is, it is the same. At most, there is a difference between lighter and heavier. "

Speaking of this, he paused and then said: "According to the historical data I have seen, it seems that there was very little corruption during the Hongwu period. In short, this is the only way to crack down on corruption and take the previous measures. ?”

In fact, even during the Hongwu period, Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that if he corrupted 60 taels of silver, he would be beheaded.Corruption is severely punished, but corruption still exists.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen heard it, but immediately asked: "Do the previous measures well, what do you mean?"

He also knows that corruption cannot be avoided, but he is still very concerned about how to reduce it.

If you want to talk about the system, the system of the Ming Dynasty is already very strict.

In addition to the system of civil and military officials, there is also a supervision system, plus a factory guard system, which are all used by the feudal dynasty to prevent corrupt officials.

After hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, Liu Weichao immediately replied: "Let me tell you my personal opinion! I think social atmosphere is very important. The matter of your loyalty to the Ming Dynasty should be done in a grand way, so that people can admire loyalty. role models; there are also honest officials like Hai Rui, who can also learn more, and if necessary, they can be guided in the school. In addition, those who exceed the etiquette system should also enforce the law strictly. Money cannot enjoy, it must be I think it will be much better to be an official, or to obtain certain honors to have the corresponding enjoyment!"

Once the rituals and music of a society are broken, it means that if the situation is not reversed, the replacement of the dynasty will not be far away.

After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, with the development of the economy, more and more violations occurred.From the perspective of later generations, there are indeed many regulations that are not in line with human nature. However, with the prevalence of such transgressive things, men wear women's clothes, imitate women's attitudes, show off in the market, take pride in it, miss the place of fireworks, and win the leader Proud, luxurious and extravagant...

All of this means that people's hearts are corrupted, which means they have more money to squander, and corruption is more common.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded with a serious expression and said, "You are right! In the past, the civil strife was to be quelled as soon as possible, so that the world would be peaceful. In this next step, the most important thing is to be serious about etiquette and calm down people's hearts. "

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while about preventing corrupt officials and correcting the social atmosphere, and then hung up the video communication.

As usual, Emperor Chongzhen thought about it quietly for a long time, and even took out a pen and paper to write some content.

Until the end, he issued an order to summon Lu Xiangguan, a member of Zhongshushe.

The Zhongshu Sheren in the Ming Dynasty were divided into the Zhongshu Kesheren of the cabinet, the Zhongshusheren of the East Room of the Zhiwenhua Hall, the Zhongshusheren of the West Room of the Zhiwu Yingdian, the Zhongshusheren of the Cabinet Office, and the Cabinet System There are 5 types of Shusheren in the Imperial Household, all of which are from the seventh rank.Mainly engaged in writing edicts, edicts, silver books, iron certificates, etc. Except for the Zhongshusheren of the cabinet who need to be Jinshi, the other Zhongshusheren do not necessarily have to be Jinshi.

It can also be seen from this that the Zhongshu Sheren in the Ming Dynasty actually had no power.But there is one advantage, that is, close ministers.If you have a good eye and are recommended by the important ministers, your future career will be much smoother.

Lu Xiangguan, who was summoned by Emperor Chongzhen, is Lu Xiangsheng's younger brother, a Jinshi in the [-]th year of Chongzhen, named by Emperor Chongzhen, and let him serve as a member of Zhongshushe in the cabinet.

Regarding Lu Xiangsheng, since he got in touch with Liu Weichao and was popularized by Liu Weichao, Emperor Chongzhen has always felt guilty.Although before, he had decreed to honor Lu Xiangsheng, and caressed Lu Xiangsheng's family.

As for Lu Xiangguan, Lu Xiangsheng's younger brother, Emperor Chongzhen also inquired about his deeds, knowing that he swore to the death to fight against Jianlu, and finally died for his country.Therefore, put it on the side of the cabinet to observe closely.

Now, Emperor Chongzhen decided to use Luxiang Temple.

On Lu Xiangguan's side, he didn't know what was going on, and after receiving the order, he hurried to see Emperor Chongzhen.

For him, such things as face saints are not uncommon.After all, he was a scholar in the cabinet. Compared with the civil servants outside, he definitely saw Emperor Chongzhen more times.

However, it was the first time that he, a small Zhongshu Sheren, was summoned directly instead of the cabinet ministers.

Therefore, with a little excitement and curiosity, Lu Xiangguan came to see him.

After the ceremony, Emperor Chongzhen looked at Lu Xiangguan with a smile on his face and said, "Qing has been in the cabinet for a year now. If I ask you to be responsible for some things alone, might Qing take it?"

According to the original historical information that Liu Weichao shared with him, Lu Xiangguan's ability is not very outstanding, at least far inferior to Lu Xiangsheng in military affairs.It's not just that the soldiers were defeated and died for the country, but that they didn't know the soldiers.What you think is what you want, without prior investigation, without marching investigation, etc.

It is also for this reason that Emperor Chongzhen did not directly promote Lu Xiangguan at the beginning, but let him go to the cabinet for a year of experience.

At this time, when Lu Xiangguan heard what Emperor Chongzhen said, he couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised.Any fool could tell that the emperor seemed to be promoting him.

In today's world, can the appreciation and promotion of any important minister be better than the emperor's direct promotion?

While he was happy, he calmed down instead, and just asked: "I wonder what His Majesty wants this minister to do? This minister... I am afraid that I will not do well and do bad things, so I will delay Your Majesty's important event!"

If it's an ordinary person, why don't you care about it, just agree to it first.

Therefore, Lu Xiangguan's answer surprised Emperor Chongzhen.

Regarding his honesty, after the Emperor Chongzhen came back to his senses, he was a little appreciative, and even said to Lu Xiangguan: "I have decided to appoint Qing as the priest of the Ministry of Rites, and be in charge of preparing for the loyalty ceremony in a few days. .”

Speaking of this, he added: "From now on, every year on March [-]th will be the most solemn public memorial day. This is the first time this year. Do you have the confidence to arrange this matter?"

At this time, Lu Xiangguan is only a member of the Zhongshu School of the seventh rank, and the priest of the Ministry of Rites is the official official of the fifth rank. In terms of rank, it is equivalent to being promoted to the fifth rank!
Although it is not the first time that Emperor Chongzhen did such an extraordinary promotion.However, such exaggerated promotions only occurred in the [-]th year of Chongzhen.After that, I basically never saw it.

And those civil servants and military generals who were exceptionally promoted before are now the pillars of the Chongzhen Dynasty, and they are the people most trusted by the emperor.

Now, Lu Xiangguan will also be the next one. Even after being promoted exceptionally, he will only be a fifth-rank official, not too high.However, for Lu Xiangguan, it was also a bit stunned.

He has only been in politics for a year, and he is now the fifth rank. Moreover, he is still a Beijing official and has real power. I don't know how many people will die with envy!
Moreover, there are actually ancient etiquettes to follow for such things as offering sacrifices, so it is not too difficult.All you need to know is the specification level, which is readily available.

In other words, Emperor Chongzhen obviously wants to promote him, and tell him that you are one of the emperor's most trusted courtiers.

Needless to say, Lu Xiangguan was naturally very excited, and when he came back to his senses, he immediately responded loudly: "Thank you!"

When Emperor Chongzhen saw him, he smiled slightly, and then his expression became serious. He told him: "This public sacrifice will be led by Sun Chengzong, Lu Xiangsheng, and Qiu Minyang. I will personally commemorate those who have been loyal to Ming Dynasty since I ascended the throne!"

Sun Chengzong, it can be said that the family is full of loyalty and loyalty, Jianlu fell to Gaoyang, Sun Chengzong and his descendants, none of them surrendered, it was the Ming Dynasty's death festival!

Lu Xiangsheng, under the righteousness, knew that he could not do it, and he regarded death as home, and died heroically for his country!
Qiu Minyang, in the Battle of Songjin, Hong Chengchou, the second governor of Jiliao, was the governor of Liaodong, but in stark contrast with Hong Chengchou, he vowed not to surrender to the prisoner, and was loyal to the country!

These three people are the three typical models of the Chongzhen Dynasty. After Emperor Chongzhen considered them, he was going to set them up as models and regard them as models for the world!
At this moment, after the Emperor Chongzhen explained something, Lu Xiangguan couldn't help being very excited, and immediately agreed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely do a good job in this matter!"

Inside, there is his respected elder brother.To do this well is not only to complete the task assigned by the emperor, but also to do one's best for his brother and to make the Lu family famous. No matter from which angle you look at it, you must do this well.

Emperor Chongzhen was still very satisfied with his reaction, and after explaining the matter, he asked him to step down.

According to the practice of the Ming Dynasty, or in other words, after the Sui Dynasty, generally speaking, officials of the fourth rank and below were appointed by the Ministry of Officials, and the emperor rarely intervened.

After all, the emperor is alone, and there are so many official positions in the world, and the lower the rank, the more people there are. The emperor doesn't have the energy to choose the right person before appointing him.

However, the fact that the emperor does not intervene does not mean that the emperor cannot intervene. He appointed Lu Xiangguan as the fifth-rank priest of the Ministry of Rites.
Because there are too many levels of exception promotion?
Zuo Maodi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was promoted by Emperor Chongzhen in the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, so what else can he say?
After the Emperor Chongzhen just delivered a decree, he came to the Supervisor of Rites and told Wang Chengen: "In the past few days, list the tax payment records of Yingtian Mansion, Zhenjiang Mansion and other mansions south of the Yangtze River in the south in detail. Come out, I'm going to send it to Nanjing!"

According to what he discussed with Liu Weichao, the preferential exemption for officials and gentry cannot be abolished directly, but the preferential exemption for officials and gentry should be abolished after the localities have been rectified first.Now Ma Shiying is waiting there, and he wants to reply.

Naturally, Emperor Chongzhen would not hide this matter from Wang Chengen.Wang Chengen also knew that the matter was of great importance, so he immediately urged the eunuch Bingbi to get busy again.

(End of this chapter)