Daming talker

Chapter 574 Political Credit
The final result of the draw was that Chen Yunjian drew the Ministry of Personnel and obtained a ticket to the Ministry of Personnel.

Although I don’t know what Lin Tailai will arrange, I can just wait and see. After all, Lin Tailai’s political credibility is well-known.

Shen Yan, who didn't get selected for the Ministry of Personnel, sighed with regret. This was his fate. He couldn't blame anyone but God.

After sending the two officials away, Lin Tailai sat in the hall and began to conceive the "Self-Defense Memorial on the Reform of the Official Assessment System."

It is reasonable to write memorials about the work of the Ministry of Personnel in the Judge's Office of the Ministry of Rites.

The above memorial is straightforward and objectively explains the methods and measures of reform without any personal color.

This memorial is about self-analysis of the character's motives, explaining to the emperor why he proposed to restore the performance evaluation system.

"Since I entered the court, I have seen that the officials are lax and many do not want to work sincerely, but like to talk and argue for fame.

Therefore, the previous request to restore the performance evaluation system was intended to clarify and strengthen the target responsibilities of each government office and urge officials to focus more on practical work.

This is to prevent the phenomenon that some people spend their days doing nothing and hope to get promoted with one or two good test comments.

I don't want to avoid empty talk and advocate practical work to make the country prosperous, but I am being attacked by everyone. I humbly ask the emperor to make the decision. "

Standard answer to reading comprehension: Some censors and ministers are too idle, so they repeatedly besiege the emperor. In order to consume their energy, your emperor must keep them busy!
There are two channels for ministers to submit memorials. One is to send someone to deliver the memorials to the Ministry of Public Security, which will then summarize them.

Then it was sent by the Tongzhengsi to Huiji Gate, also known as the old Zuoshun Gate, where the eunuchs from the Silijian Secretariat received the memorials.

Another channel is that the minister personally enters the inner court, goes to the Huiji Gate in person, and directly submits the memorial to the eunuch on duty in the secretariat of the Silijian.

Lin Tailai chose the second way. He registered at the Right Gate of Chang'an early the next morning, then entered the inner court and came to Huiji Gate.

However, he unexpectedly met an old acquaintance here. The eunuch on duty was actually Eunuch Sun Yongsun, the junior supervisor of the secretariat of the Imperial Household Department.

Lin Tailai asked casually, "Isn't this Eunuch Sun, the commander of the twenty inner and outer gates of the capital? Have you changed your title to commander of the Jimen?"

Eunuch Sun replied modestly, "I am just helping the pens."

Lin Tailai threw the book in his hand to Eunuch Sun and said, "This is my self-defense statement."

Eunuch Sun glanced at the cover and said in surprise, "Isn't this the Ministry of Personnel's business? Why is it using the Ministry of Rites' letter?"

Lin Tailai explained: "Don't worry about these details! I have too many part-time jobs and I got confused all at once."

Eunuch Sun works here, so of course he knows some of the tricks.

The memorials sent uniformly by the Ministry of Public Administration were generally "common goods", just processed parts in the official document process of the Ming Dynasty.

Most of the memorials that ministers took the trouble to personally submit to Huiji Gate were full of "private goods" and were the focus of attention.

After going through the process of the Cabinet and the Imperial Household Department, the memorials that are given special attention will be sent to the emperor.

Today, among the eunuchs in the Imperial Household Department, Zhang Cheng went to the imperial mausoleum construction site, Sun Xian was in the East Factory, and Tian Yi was sick, so Chen Ju was responsible for presenting memorials to the emperor and was responsible for communication.

At this time, Emperor Wanli was leaning on the couch, hugging a pretty little palace maid who came from nowhere, and enjoying the food she fed him.

Perhaps he was a little drunk. After chewing a few mouthfuls of preserved fruit, the dizzy Emperor Wanli waved his hand and said:

"This book is very well written! Every minister should promote this spirit of diligence and pragmatism!
You should talk less about principles and do more practical things instead of just making noises all day long when you have nothing to do! "

Chen Ju: “.”

It seems that the content of Lin Tailai's memorial matched the emperor's brain waves.

Although the memorial did not mention the dispute over the national foundation, nor did it mention the phenomenon that the emperor was often criticized for his crimes, it successfully aroused the emperor's empathy.

Because in the emperor's mind, the subjective association was probably: Lin Tailai believed that the reason why so many people came forward to give advice was because these people were too idle and had too much energy, so he had to use the performance evaluation system to keep people busy.

Unexpectedly, just this idea of ​​"sharing the emperor's worries" would cause Lin Tailai to suffer a lot of criticism, and the emperor really felt the same way.

Therefore, Chen Ju once again intuitively felt Lin Tailai's excellent ability to guide the emperor's thinking, and asked: "How to approve it?"

Emperor Wanli ordered: "This petition is also approved!"

Of course, there was more than just one thing that came to disturb the emperor. Chen Ju reported several other important matters one by one, and Emperor Wanli gave specific instructions.

This was roughly how the daily government communications between the eunuchs of the Imperial Household Department and the emperor went.

During the Tianqi period in history, it is said that when Wei Zhongxian, the Nine Thousand Year Old, was in power, he would often report to the emperor while he was doing carpentry work. Every time the emperor was in high spirits, he would impatiently say, "Just do whatever you want."

Although Emperor Wanli was also lazy, he was better than Emperor Tianqi's grandson. At least he could personally listen to reports and give instructions on important matters.

After Chen Ju received the imperial edict, he went to the cabinet to convey it and asked the university scholars to draft the edict according to the emperor's opinion and follow the procedure.

When Prime Minister Shen heard that the emperor approved Lin Tailai's "Memorial on the Reform of the Official Assessment System", he was also surprised.

The first three things a new official does upon taking office seemed like a joke to show off his presence in the eyes of the Prime Minister, but it actually came true.

Prime Minister Shen confirmed again: "After the emperor read Lin Tailai's "Self-Defense Memorial", did he approve the previous "Reform Memorial"? "

Chen Ju nodded. This was the situation.

Prime Minister Shen looked at Chen Ju meaningfully, "You are the one who spoke for him in front of the emperor, right?"

Eunuch Chen: “???”

He and Lin Tailai have no friendship, so why would he speak for Lin Tailai? Is there something wrong with that?
"I understand, I understand, I won't say anymore!" Prime Minister Shen withdrew the topic in time.

You, Eunuch Chen, are still pretending. Lin Tailai has already revealed the truth, saying that he is secretly colluding with you.

The Cabinet drafted the edict, then stamped it, and sent it to the Personnel Department of the Six Departments for review and filing, and finally sent it to the Ministry of Personnel's Examination and Reward Department.

The officials from various government offices who heard the news were speechless. When Lin Tailai submitted the "Reform Memorial" earlier, the emperor seemed to have a neutral attitude and sent it down for discussion by the court officials.

How come the emperor approved Lin Tailai after he was criticized dozens of times?
To this, Lin Tailai can only say that times have changed!
Six years ago, when Zhang Juzheng was purged, what the emperor needed was leniency, but now the emperor just thinks that the court officials are too noisy.

When the imperial edict arrived at the Ministry of Examination, Lin Tailai immediately summoned Yu Zhan, the deputy director, Zhao Nanxing, the director, and Jiang Shixin, the director.

"Let's hold a small meeting today to convey and learn the latest imperial decree." Lin Tai said, "The request to reform the assessment method has been approved by the emperor."

The other three people looked at each other, feeling equally incredible, and at the same time, feeling a little complicated.

Although it was a bit unpleasant that the enemy of the camp, Lin Tailai, had done the job, but the power of the Examination and Reward Department had been expanded, and they seemed to benefit as well. It would be a waste if they didn't take advantage of the bastard Lin Tailai!

Lin Tailai, who was sitting at the top, sneered in his heart, what are you three thinking?

Then he continued, “In order to better implement the emperor’s will, I plan to set up an assessment method reform team within this department, which will be responsible for standardizing the examination language and restoring the examination system.

I will be the team leader, and then I will select an official as the deputy team leader, and select eight clerks as team members. "

The other three thought that although this reform group seemed to have the suspicion of setting up a separate faction, as long as it was within the framework of the Performance Evaluation Bureau, it would not be able to avoid the three of them.

Then, doesn't the deputy leader of the reform team have to be selected from among the three of them?
At this point, Lin Tailai did not continue talking about the reform group, but suddenly turned to Zhao Nanxing.

He said, "I asked you to petition for the restoration of the system of performance appraisal before, but you refused again and again, and even publicly opposed the restoration of the system many times.

Now that the approval has been issued, do you want to submit a memorial to continue expressing your firm opposition?"

Zhao Nanxing tightly shut his mouth and said nothing. Now he still petitions to resolutely oppose, isn't that stupid?

Besides, weren't they against the restoration of the performance evaluation system? They were against you, Lin Tailai!
Lin Tailai said seriously: "In the next six months at least, the reform of the assessment method will become the main task of the Examination and Responsibility Bureau!

Zhao Nanxing had previously publicly opposed reforms on many occasions and expressed his opposition on different occasions. He is no longer suitable to continue working in the Performance Evaluation Bureau.

I will recommend to the court that Zhao Nanxing be transferred from the Ministry of Examination and assigned to another suitable position."

Shit! Zhao Nanxing finally understood why he always felt something was wrong! It turns out there is a big pit here!
At the beginning, Lin Tailai urged him again and again to petition to restore the performance evaluation system, and he was definitely unwilling to jump into the trap.

Since you don't want to jump into the pit, you must oppose it, and oppose it more than once.

I thought the matter was over and I was even complacent about not falling into the trap. I didn't expect that my initial opposition would become a mistake!
Who could have thought at that time that Lin Tailai would be able to restore the performance evaluation system so easily?

I can’t keep silent any longer! Zhao Nanxing immediately defended himself, saying, “When I opposed the restoration of the performance evaluation system, the imperial decree hadn’t come down yet!”

Lin Tailai responded: "That is enough to show that your thinking is not profound enough and you have completely failed to keep up with the new situation. You are indeed not suitable to work in the Performance Evaluation Department, which is striving for reform."

Zhao Nanxing shouted excitedly: "I am an official appointed by the imperial court. How can I allow you, Lin Tailai, to transfer without permission?"

Lin Tailai sighed and said earnestly: "Old Zhao, think rationally, is it really a good idea to stay in the Examination and Reward Department?
We are tired of each other. As my subordinate, you must be very uncomfortable every day, right? Why do you have to endure it?

Besides, I will definitely not say anything good about you in the evaluation. As long as I am still blocking you in the Performance Evaluation Department, it will be difficult for you to get promoted.

Don't you want to resume your position as a fifth-rank official as soon as possible?"

Zhao Nanxing remained silent. Although Lin Tailai's words were unpleasant to hear, he took every word to heart.

Lin Tailai struck while the iron was hot and patiently advised: "So, a detour will open up a new world. Instead of fighting to the end, why not change the track?

The people in the Selection Department are all your colleagues. If you go to other similar positions, you will have a chance to be promoted. It is definitely better than suffering in the Examination Department.

Don't worry, I will definitely not create any obstacles for this transfer and I will ensure that your status will not be lowered and you will remain within the six departments.

You will never be sent to other places to be a Tongpan, Tongzhi, or other low-end temples or prisons.

Don't you know my reputation in the government? When have I ever gone back on my word? "

Lin Tailai's words made so much sense, and every word he said was for Zhao Nanxing's future.

Finally, Zhao Nanxing sighed and agreed. He was really scared and didn't want to be Lin Tailai's subordinate anymore.

Lin Tailai smiled amiably and said, "It's OK once you figure it out. I will petition the court to transfer you to another position in the name of strengthening the reform of the official assessment system."

This might be the first time in Lin Tailai's life that he was so kind to Zhao Nanxing.

Two days later, the memorial requesting the transfer of Zhao Nanxing, the head of the Ministry of Examination, was approved and the imperial edict was sent to the Ministry of Literature.

Chen Younian, a doctor in the Ministry of Literature, invited Zhao Nanxing over for an organizational talk.

"Where was I transferred to?" Zhao Nanxing asked.

Chen Younian looked dejected, as if he was mourning the death of a rabbit. He answered in an imperceptible voice, "Ministry of Rites."

Zhao Nanxing, who had already let it go, was relaxed and said with a smile: "The Ministry of Rites is not bad, the affairs are not busy, promotions are fast, the quality is high, and there are many like-minded people there, it is a good place to go.

Speaking of which, Lin Tailai really kept his word and did not request to transfer me to another place or to some messy government office."

In terms of status alone, the Ministry of Rites is second only to the Ministry of Personnel among the six ministries, so this arrangement is good enough.

Chen Younian added: "The Ministry of Rites, the Department of Guests, and the Director of the Department of Guests, Chen Yunjian, were swapped.

You go over there, and Chen Yunjian will go to the Ministry of Examination to be the head, and also serve as the deputy head of the reform team."

The smile on Zhao Nanxing's face gradually froze, and his eyes widened
The Chief Guest Department? The Chief Guest Department where Lin Tailai worked part-time as a doctor?
In the Ministry of Personnel's Examination and Reward Department, his immediate superior was Lin Tailai; in order to escape Lin Tailai, he was transferred to the Ministry of Rites' Hosts and Guests Department, where his immediate superior was still Lin Tailai!
Wouldn't that mean he would be transferred to another position for nothing? He would also lose his power in the Examination and Reward Department!

"Can't you resist the evacuation and change your job?" Zhao Nanxing asked with a nearly collapsed look, holding on to his last hope.

Chen Younian said helplessly: "You also know the cost, consequences and risks of protesting, but what reason do you have to protest this time?
First of all, it is you who are willing to transfer, so it is difficult to tell for you;
Secondly, the Ministry of Rites is not bad, and it is not unfair to treat me unfairly. There is no reason to disobey the order. If I disobey the order forcefully, it would be like being unreasonable. "

Shit! Zhao Nanxing felt like all the blood vessels in his body were about to explode, and so was his head!

Without saying a word, he turned around and ran out of the Ministry of Selectmen and then the Ministry of Personnel.

After looking around for a while, he found that a large number of servants of the Lin Mansion were wandering on the Imperial Street outside the Dengying Gate of the Hanlin Academy.

This concluded that Lin Tailai was in the Hanlin Academy, so Zhao Nanxing, who was already furious, strode to the gate of the Hanlin Academy!
Before the gatekeeper of the Hanlin Academy could say anything, the alert servants of the Lin Mansion had already taken the lead in pinning down Zhao Nanxing.

"Lin Tailai! Come out! Get out here!" Zhao Nanxing shouted at the top of his lungs!
Dong Qichang, who came to the Zhuangyuan Hall for tea, asked Lin Tailai: "It seems that someone is calling you outside the gate. I heard it when I passed by just now."

Lin Tailai sighed, "It's not easy for us department heads to be like this. We always have some immature subordinates who will yell and make noises without regard for our superiors or subordinates when they are dissatisfied.

But we can't fire him, so we can only ignore him."

Dong Qichang said in surprise: "Why do I feel like you are a little guilty? Otherwise you would have fought back long ago, why are you hiding?"

Lin Tailai sighed again: "That shows that I am not mature enough. I am not yet able to turn a blind eye and remain calm."

(End of this chapter)