Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 29 Let the Law Have Dignity
Chang'an Taiji Palace Chengqing Hall
"Talk about the Judiciary Department in the crown prince's memorial, what should happen to this matter?" Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and the others and asked.

"Your Majesty, the old minister has something to say." Wei Zheng stood up, "I think the prince is right. It would be great if everyone could obey the law. But in reality, everyone has likes and dislikes. Do what you like,
During the time of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, the national power was strong, and the salaries of officials were more generous than our dynasty, but there would be no corrupt officials. If the court could establish such a department, it would also be a good restraint on officials. "

Cen Wenwen got up and stood up: "Your Majesty, will this make the officials think that the court cannot trust them? Most of these officials have followed Emperor Wude and His Majesty for many years, and their lives are hard. Are they cold?"

"Cen Jingren, if you do bad things on weekdays, you are not afraid of ghosts knocking on the door in the middle of the night. If they do it themselves, they will not be afraid of other people's supervision." Changsun Wuji stood up to refute Cen Wenwen. Cen Wenwen is the leader of Shilin. The insult of the scholars is the teaching of the saints.

Fang Xuanling saw that the two were about to fight, so he stood up to smooth things over: "Your Majesty, I think what Wei Shizhong and the auxiliary machine said, and what Cen Jingren said, are all reasonable, but the establishment of such a large department, but a large number of Will the lack of success in the appointment and the poor family's children intensify the conflict between the two sides, and will this affect the stability of the court?"

"Ahem. Ahem. Xuanling is right. If this matter affects the imperial court's plan for the Northern Expedition, then the loss outweighs the gain. However, if it succeeds, then our dynasty's officials must surpass all previous dynasties. Blade sword, Your Majesty, please think twice."

After listening to everyone's suggestions, Li Shimin turned his attention to Li Chengqian: "Prince, tell me."

Hearing asking himself, Li Chengqian quickly put down the teacup in his hand, cleared his throat, and sorted out his thoughts: "Father, everyone, morality cannot make everyone be good, but the law can make everyone abide by it. Since the Three Kingdoms and Jin Dynasty , the weakness of the national power, the Hulu bullying.

One of the main reasons for the weakening of national power is that officials cannot keep their hearts and do things honestly. They treat the people as fish and meat, and only care about their own family.They are loyal to the emperor and love the people with their mouths open and shut. Once something happens to the court, how many of them can sacrifice for the country? "

"Yes, doing this may make some people unhappy, but we have to do it, because effectively punishing corruption can make the court lose the hearts of some officials, but it can make the court win the support of the people. Since ancient times, we have known that the hearts of the people Those who win the world,

But how to make the people support the imperial court for a long time is to select those who can and are willing to do things for the people, and to pass the assessment of the Ministry of Officials and the supervision of the law to ensure the quality of the officials used. "

"Let's not talk about the distance, let's talk about the recent governor of Huazhou and Pang Xiangshou. Chengqian believes that when they took office, they all wanted to serve as officials and benefit one side. But power and money made them lost. In the end Is this a lesson not enough to die in the country's law?

Lovers are all elders. If your nephews go astray because of the unsound supervision system, what should you do? It is right to exterminate relatives, but since there is a way to greatly reduce the possibility of corruption, why not go do it. "

What Li Chengqian said made everyone fall into deep thought. Yes, from the bottom of my heart, what Li Chengqian said has some truth, and they are all parents. If their children follow the path of Pang Xiangshou, how will it end? It's embarrassing, but it's better than losing your head.

Besides, being an official is not for corruption, no, as long as it does not violate the laws of the country, then this department will not have too much influence on officials.

"Your Highness, there have been many cruel officials since ancient times. Zhang Tang in the Han Dynasty is a good example. I think we should think about it later." Cen Wenwen said that Li Chengqian had already considered this idea when he proposed it. Mutual checks and balances are the kingly way.

"For the issue of corruption, the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, Dali Temple, Yushitai, and the Ministry of Integrity should work together to check and balance each other and supervise each other to ensure that all cases are handled in a fair and just manner. The Ministry of Integrity is It’s impossible to cover the sky with one hand.”

"It seems that the discussion is almost done. If that's the case, let's break up. We will discuss it again in a few days. Xuanling and Keming will stay.",
"No, I will obey the order."

Li Shimin had someone serve tea to Fang Xuanling and the two, and after the two thanked each other, they waited for the emperor's instructions.

"I hope you will support the prince in this matter. This matter has advantages and disadvantages, but we can take advantage of this opportunity to reduce some officials and pave the way for future provincial officials."

Fang Xuanling frowned and asked: "Your Majesty, isn't this pushing His Highness the Crown Prince to the front? Isn't this unfair to His Highness?"

Li Shimin smiled: "He can withstand such pressure when he becomes the prince. Besides, you still underestimate that kid, what do you think, Keming?"

Du Ruhui took a sip of tea, suppressed his cough and said, "What your majesty said is that the Prince's East Palace Six Rates should not be underestimated. His Highness the Prince has won the hearts of the army. In addition to the military industrial zone and the industrial zone, there are more nobles and ordinary people. The income will also provide a lot of help to His Highness, and with the addition of our old bones, it shouldn't be a big problem."

Li Chengqian's study in the East Palace

Changsun Wuji: "His Royal Highness, it is possible to establish a clean government department, but the strength must be well grasped, otherwise it will definitely shake the reserve position."

Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Wuji with a serious face: "Uncle, the reason why Chengqian wants to do this is to let everyone know that the law is dignified, and the rule of law must be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Let officials obey the law and serve the public wholeheartedly." .Let the oppressed people have a place to reason.

It is said that the prince breaks the law and the common people are as guilty, but whoever does it, we will do it.It is to let the etiquette and law be implemented together, so that the Zhenguan dynasty will leave a strong mark in history, and make this country more prosperous. "

Changsun Wuji couldn't find a reason to refute Li Chengqian's words, but he was worried that because of such a thing, people with good intentions would attack Li Chengqian with bad intentions, appoint cruel officials, harm loyal and good people, and shake the foundation of the country. In that case, even Li Shimin would have to give up on him.

Li Chengqian saw Changsun Wuji's worries, and said to Changsun Wuji with a smile: "Since Emperor Wude raised his troops in Jinyang, in order to win people's hearts, he appointed a large number of former Sui officials and gentry. There are good and bad among these people. There are many corrupt officials among them. Although Emperor Wude knew the disadvantages,
He didn't take any measures. Chengqian knew that some important ministers recently proposed to the father to save the officials, eliminate the old and the weak, and improve the efficiency of work, so it is beneficial to the father's new policy.

Uncle don’t need to worry, the scholar’s ​​rebellion failed for three years. Since ancient times, my uncle has seen that the emperor was rebelled by the scholar. The army and the people are the foundation of our rule of the world. The older generation is nothing to worry about. "

Changsun Wuji thought for a while, doing things is risky, even eating and choking to death, it seems that the emperor supports the prince's approach, so he doesn't worry anymore when he thinks about it.

"Okay, if His Highness considers it this way, then the minister can only give full support."

"With the help of my uncle, it will be safe. Recently, the cooks in the East Palace cook something very good. Uncle will stay and try it today."

"Hehe, that old minister will be disrespectful. Who doesn't know that eating in the East Palace is a unique skill in Chang'an."

(End of this chapter)