This censor can handle it, he really sprays when something happens

Chapter 7 Dongchang Yushitai

In the previous life of Huaxia, after Emperor Wu of the Han weakened the power of the princes and kings, the relatives became bigger and no one could check and balance.

In the end, the descendants of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty were usurped by his foreign relative Wang Mang. If Liu Xiu hadn't restored the Han Dynasty later, the Han Dynasty would have perished long ago.

The current Great Zhou Empire will also face the same situation.

It's just that the relatives have become a family.

Aristocratic family is the inevitable product of a dynasty.

It is like a tarsal maggot, which cannot be dealt with no matter what.

Even if the dynasties change, the aristocratic family can still stand firm.

But in the same way, if a dynasty wants to prosper, it must rely on the aristocratic family.

Unless there is a force that can replace the aristocratic family.

King Huaixin's plan was to gather the power of the humble family and replace it with the family.

It's just that he didn't expect that after the humble family grew, a new family was born.

It goes on and on and on and on and on.

"Return to Your Majesty, the student has only a little opinion in his heart."

Emperor Tianfu also knew that this matter was difficult, so he nodded slightly and said: "Changqing doesn't have to be burdened, you can speak freely."

Li Qing sorted out his thoughts, and said: "Without the check and balance of the feudal lord, the aristocratic family will become more and more rampant. What Your Majesty needs is nothing more than a force to check and balance the aristocratic family.

The students believe that in the short term, the disadvantaged families can be supported to achieve the effect of checks and balances.

But once the poor family takes power, it will form a huge force and become a new family, even though this family will assist His Majesty wholeheartedly.

But for the kings of future generations, the humble family is the aristocratic family that His Majesty is facing now. "

Hearing this, Emperor Tianfu frowned more and more.

He has also considered the worry Li Qing mentioned.

Most people are selfish and greedy, and cannot live up to the standards of saints.

The poor family can only solve the predicament for a while, but in the long run, it will become the maggot of the tarsus of the king of future generations.

"So what should we do in the long run?" Emperor Tianfu asked.

Li Qing said: "In the long run, students only think of two paths.

First, in the world of the Zhou Dynasty, everyone can afford to read books, regardless of their family background.People with talents and learning from all over the country have sprung up like mushrooms after the rain, and the imperial court has no shortage of available talents.In this way, it is enough to avoid forming a party for personal gain.

Second, cultivate a force that is absolutely loyal to the court and can only rely on imperial power, and will never usurp power.This force can check and balance or even deter all officials, so that the aristocratic family dare not mess around. "

Emperor Tianfu directly ruled out the first path.

Although this plan made him feel excited, there was no hidden danger.

But the goal that everyone in the world can afford to read books cannot be achieved even when a sage comes to the world.

"A force that is loyal to the imperial court and can only rely on imperial power, and can deter all officials without usurping power?"

Emperor Tianfu thought over and over again, but couldn't figure out who could meet this condition, so he immediately asked Li Qing.

Li Qing glanced at the Chief Eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs standing beside Emperor Tianfu, motionless like a wood carving, and said: "The eunuchs in the palace have no heirs, and all they can rely on is His Majesty's favor.

For them, there is no need to be afraid of offending others.Your Majesty can use eunuchs as the basis to establish the East Factory, which is licensed by the imperial power and supervises all officials. "

Hearing this, Emperor Tianfu's eyes suddenly burst into light.

Before Li Qing could explain it, he immediately understood how to set up the East Factory, how to use eunuchs to supervise the officials, and play a role in checking and balancing the aristocratic family.

"Good strategy, good strategy! I will be evergreen, like a tiger with wings!"

A big stone in Emperor Tianfu's heart fell to the ground, and he laughed heartily, without restraining his inner joy at all.

All the eunuchs rely on is the trust of the emperor.

They have no heirs, and they don't need to think about future generations. All they want is wealth and honor during their lifetime.

He is not afraid of offending family officials at all.

As long as it is used properly, this is a sharp steel knife in the hands of the emperor, enough to deter those family officials.

The chief eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who was standing there motionless like a wooden sculpture, also changed his face drastically at this time, and a seed called ambition was born in his heart.

As a eunuch, those officials were polite to him on the surface, but he knew it was out of respect for the imperial power.

In fact, I look down on him from the bottom of my heart, and don't treat him as a human being at all.

If Dongchang is established, who would dare to disrespect or fear him?
He hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to let Emperor Tianfu see his expression.

At the same time, he looked at Li Qing from the corner of his eye, with gratitude hidden in his eyes.

This young scholar who came from a poor family like him did not look down on him at all.

He even recommended eunuchs to supervise officials in front of His Majesty!
After a while, Emperor Tianfu calmed down his excitement, and said: "Establishing the East Factory to check and balance the officials is a good plan, but it also has hidden dangers.

My reign is fine, but if the kings of future generations are foolish and blinded by Dongchang, it will cause eunuchs to monopolize power, which will be detrimental to the country and detrimental to the people.

I want to set up another one in addition to the six ones above the court.It is called Yushitai.

In addition to the power to supervise the officials of the six ministries, Yushitai also has the power to supervise the East Factory.

Yushitai official, from a poor family.You must dare to speak out directly, even if the king makes a mistake, he still has the right to speak out.

In order to prevent future emperors from being incapacitated, they beheaded the officials indiscriminately, so that the officials did not dare to point out the fault of the emperor.

I also want to grant Yushi the right to remonstrate with immortality. "

Emperor Tianfu became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he saw a prosperous dynasty being born in his hands.

If there is no trouble of the vassal king, if there is no trouble of the aristocratic family, why worry about the unhappiness of the Great Zhou Dynasty?

Li Qing was shocked, he didn't expect Emperor Tianfu to think of Yushitai directly from his words.

The emperor in front of him is definitely not simple.

Next, the two discussed the structure of Dongchang and Yushitai.

Even lunch is served directly in Qianyuan Hall.

Soon, the sun was setting and it was time to hand in the palace examination.

After a whole day of freshmen, the aged Emperor Tianfu didn't feel tired at all, instead he was full of energy and his face was flushed.

"Changqing offered two strategies today. I am very happy. I want to reward you greatly. Now, follow me to the Tai'an Hall."

The two left the Qianyuan Hall and soon arrived at the Tai'an Hall.

At this time, the examinees had already handed in their papers and were sitting in their seats, anxiously waiting for the results.

The four reviewing ministers also bowed their heads and read the candidates' strategies alternately.

Seeing Emperor Tianfu arriving, everyone saluted one after another.

"Prime Minister, among the candidates, is there any theory that catches your eye?"

Emperor Tianfu walked up to Prime Minister Sima Yan, took out an examination paper and read it.

Sima Yan shook his head.

Is it so easy to solve the vassal problem that has plagued the court since ancient times?
There was only one Li Qing in the world.

I don't know if it's because of Li Qing's "Tweeting Order" pearls and jades in front, or because the candidates' strategies are really nonsense.

Emperor Tianfu read the examination paper for a few minutes, and handed it over to the four grading ministers for review without interest.

In the past, the imperial examinations, the competition for the number one scholar, the second place, and the third prize was not only a competition of knowledge among candidates, but also a competition of aristocratic families.

Emperor Tianfu played the role of reconciliation and balance in it.

If Li Qing hadn't been born, the winner of the imperial examination this time would be Kong Dexiang from the Wensheng family in Luzhou, and the champion would be Wang Yan from the Qingyuan royal family.

But Li Qing's essays in the examination made Emperor Tianfu applaud.

I have long had the idea of ​​supporting the poor, and I am more determined.

That's why, regardless of the family's reaction, Li Qing was appointed as the Hui Yuan.

But now, even if it will cause an uproar in the family.He will still hand-pick Li Qing as the champion, and there will be no retreat or discussion.

(End of this chapter)