A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 306 The establishment of the system of imperial power and prime ministerial power
Daqian's rules and regulations are not perfect. After all, the transition from a former vassal state to a centralized power is not just a matter of words.

Li Si continued: "More than 500 years ago, King Wu divided the world. The princes did not know etiquette, acted wantonly, and were disrespectful to the emperor, so Zhou Gongdan imposed Zhou rites."

"The Zhou rites were complicated and grand, with distinct classes and the threat of a large army. The emperor ate nine tripods, the princes ate seven tripods, and the ministers ate five tripods. So the princes followed the Zhou rites. From then on, the emperor, princes, ministers, officials, scholars, and common people Everyone performs their duties.”

"Since then, rituals and music have collapsed, and now the world has returned to its original state. The old system is no longer appropriate."

"The powers and responsibilities between officials are not clear, there is mutual blame-shifting, the system is imperfect, and there are many people who bend the law for personal gain. This is wrong."

"Now that the Holy Emperor has unified the world and wiped out the world, he should formulate a new system to purify the world and distinguish between superior and inferior."

"Emperors, princes, marquises, ministers, officials, and common people all perform their duties and do their best."

"The Qian Kingdom abolished the system of the Six Kingdoms and implemented a three-level administrative system of states, prefectures, and counties in local areas. The four capitals of east, west, south, north, and Shendu were directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. The five capitals had the same rank of ministers and could participate in government affairs."

"The dynasty is governed by the system of three ministers and nine ministers. The three ministers are the left and right prime ministers, the generals, and the censors. The nine ministers are in charge of specific affairs. The treasury, prisons, farming, etc."

"In addition, there are various additional officials, such as servants, casual knights, regular servants, chamber servants, etc." These official positions are either held by eunuchs or the heirs of nobles, ministers, and officials.Although he did not have the right to participate in political affairs, he could be at the mercy of the emperor. If he was really talented, the emperor could directly promote him.

This system was naturally negotiated by Wang Luo and several important officials in the court, and Wang Luo made some modifications to this system.The emperor can directly appoint all officials above the county level.Even if he is the Prime Minister of Sangong, Wang Luo can make a decision with just one word.

Of course, this is because Wang Luo was the founding king of the country, and in order to stabilize the imperial power, Wang Luo reduced the rights of the prime minister and the three princes.

"Your Majesty, the king's energy is limited. In the past, the Huai Kingdom only occupied half of the world, and the variety of affairs was a headache. Your Majesty, you are gifted with a photographic memory, a sharp mind, and can handle government affairs quickly. Can you do it later? ?”

"The time in a day is limited. If all the affairs are left to the king, the king will not be able to handle them even if he doesn't sleep. Therefore, the prime minister is appointed to assist the king in handling affairs."

"At the beginning, the Huai Kingdom only occupied half of the world. Now that it has unified the world, all kinds of affairs will only become more complicated. There are more than a thousand things to deal with in a day? Your Majesty, please expand the rights of the Prime Minister and the Three Dukes." Han Fei advised.

Only the straight-tempered Han Fei dared to say this kind of thing about asking for rights. The people next to him, whether it was Sun Qian, Xu Chaoyi or Li Si, did not dare to speak at all.

Although Wang Luo was a little suspicious, he also knew Han Fei's temper, so he was not angry.Although Han Fei was able to write "Han Feizi", his own use of tactics was far behind.

Wang Luo thought for a while. If the power of the prime minister was reduced, all major national affairs would be handed over to him. He would not have enough energy and time to deal with it. However, he was a little worried about expanding the power of the prime minister, so he asked: "You are right, complicated matters Government affairs cannot be handled by the king alone, but with the expansion of the power of the prime minister, how to prevent the prime minister from usurping power?"

"The division of the three families into the Jin Dynasty is still before our eyes, and I have to worry about it!" During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was not just one or two families that usurped the power of the monarch, but even the aloof Emperor Zhou became a decoration in the end. Wang Luo I don’t want the foundation that I and my ancestors have accumulated over generations to be usurped.

Han Feidao said: "The important affairs of the country are in the army and in the sacrifice. He also said that names and weapons cannot be faked." "Your Majesty is the highest officer of the army. All generals need to be appointed by your Majesty. Promotion in the army is completely controlled by your Majesty. And he regularly summoned the generals of the army.

The positions of general and general must be at the same level as the prime minister, so your majesty can control the army. "

"At the same time, as the king, you control the appointment of middle and high-level officials. Even if the power of the prime minister is expanded, the prime minister cannot usurp power."

Han Fei's idea was very simple: to expand the prime minister's power, let him handle more government affairs, deprive foreign countries of the personnel power over the army, and let the emperor control the army and personnel.

In this way, as long as the monarch is not a fool, he can control the power of the country.Controlling the personnel power can control the prime minister from forming cliques for personal gain. Controlling the personnel power of the army can control the army. With the army in hand, he can control the country.

What Han Fei said was correct, but Wang Luo was not easily deceived. According to Han Fei, it looked beautiful, but as long as he controlled money and food, he could also influence the army.Not to mention, if all government power is really handed over, what will become of the emperor?Only responsible for stamping?

Wang Luo took a deep look at Han Fei. This idiot was probably being used as a weapon again.However, although there were many traps in Han Fei's proposal, he was right about one thing, that is, political affairs were complicated and he could not handle them all by himself.Therefore, it is indeed necessary to expand the power of the prime minister, but it cannot be done according to their ideas.

Wang Luo thought for a while and said: "The complicated government affairs are indeed a big problem. Then we will set up a minister's desk to assist in handling government affairs and let the young master take charge of it."

As soon as Wang Luo finished speaking, all the ministers in the hall were stunned. They originally wanted to fight for more rights, but in the end they won the rights, but they went to the Young Mansion.The Shaofu was responsible for the financial and daily affairs of the royal officials, and was regarded as a minister of the emperor.

For the Shaofu to serve as the chancellor's desk means that the power of the outer dynasty is assigned to the inner court. To put it bluntly, it is still under the jurisdiction of the emperor.But the ministers opened their mouths to say something but couldn't, let alone object.In the end, Wang Luo passed the matter and successfully divided the prime minister's rights.

In addition, the prime minister was divided into left and right prime ministers, and his power was further reduced.As long as his descendants and emperors don't mess around, the middlemen's assets can be maintained, and the prime minister can't make any trouble.

But if King Li and King Asa really appear, then you will have to consider yourself unlucky. Unless the ancestors take action, there will be no way to save them.

By dividing the power of the prime minister, Wang Luo could also hand over a large number of affairs to the left and right prime ministers and the chancellery. At the same time, Wang Luo also attached great importance to the Taifu among the nine ministers. The Taifu was in charge of the country's money and food, which was also a top priority.

Wang Luo knew very well that the rights of money, food, personnel, and the army must be controlled.

Next, Han Fei, Sun Qian, Xu Chao and others discussed the remaining official system. After Wang Luo confirmed it, the official announcement began.

"Let me tell you today, the country will be stable for a hundred years!" Wang Luo said with a high-spirited laugh.

(End of this chapter)