Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 276 Decentralization
"All sit down."

In the Wenhua Hall, Zhu Youxiao sat on the throne, looked around at the cabinet ministers standing in the hall, and said calmly: "Since this is the first cabinet meeting of the new cabinet, there is no need to be so nervous. I have been in the Qianqing Palace for the past few days. I was busy with government affairs and did not summon the ministers. I came here specifically just to have a good chat with the ministers."

Zhu Guozuo, Qian Qianyi, Sun Ruyou, Bi Ziyan, He Zongyan, Shen, Shi Jikai, Sun Chengzong, and Wang Xiangqian didn't say much else, but they all had various ideas and thoughts in their hearts.

After all, this cabinet adjustment was not recommended by the court, and the number of positions was increased to nine, which is extremely rare no matter what period of time.

Perhaps it can be said that Qian Qianyi was appointed as the second assistant and Sun Ruyou was appointed as the group assistant. Although among the ministers in the outer court, the remonstrances or impeachment memorials submitted to the imperial court were not as crazy as before, but there were still some. However, this trend is similar to the past. There is a big difference between the two parties. Whether it is the Donglin Party or the Qi, Chu and Zhejiang Party, very few people submitted memorials this time. Even if they did, they were some marginal figures. On the contrary, many non-factional courtiers became the leaders of this time. The main force behind impeachment.

This is momentum.

Everything was as expected by Zhu Youxiao.

For Zhu Youxiao, this adjustment and addition of the cabinet can be regarded as a complete takeover of power in the true sense, and it is an important turning point in breaking Yuji's accession to the throne.

[The employment, administration, rewards, commandments, and promotions set out in the imperial edict must be carried out in compliance with the regulations; the old system of the ancestors must not be arbitrarily changed in the name of 'timely'; any crimes committed by officials, soldiers and civilians before the new emperor succeeds to the throne will be exempted from the ten heinous crimes up to death and permanent banishment from the army. Everyone will be forgiven except for those who have committed crimes...]

Even now, almost a year after Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne, Zhu Youxiao still remembers the contents of that edict that was promulgated to the world very clearly.

If the power structure of the central court is not completely broken, then ruling and governing the Ming Dynasty will undoubtedly be a joke.

After all, the complete operation of a country must be maintained through order and stability. It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to say that anything he will do in the future must be solved and urged by the central decree, otherwise the root will be crooked. Similarly, the emperor's majesty will also be Zhu Youxiao knew very well that it would be damaged and that going too far was not enough.

It is precisely because of this that Zhu Youxiao has always been organized around the court, and the local affairs he has intervened in are limited to the Liao affairs that he paid too much attention to. Although it involved Liaodong, Beizhili, Tianjin, Shandong and other places, for other places Zhu Youxiao never expressed any views on the matter.

Now everything is about to change.

Since the advantage is in hand, Zhu Youxiao will never waste it. The next thing he has to do is to establish rules, the rules of Tianqi Dynasty! !
Zhu Youxiao doesn't care about the past.

Zhu Youxiao was concerned about what happened now.

Rules are rules.

No rules, no standards!

"The first cabinet meeting has been held. Let me explain a few points first." Looking at the cabinet ministers sitting down, Zhu Youxiao leaned on the cushions and said with a faint smile.

"Whenever you hold a position in the cabinet, whether you are the first assistant, second assistant, or group assistant, do not readily submit memorandum of resignation to the emperor. Since I have selected ministers to join the cabinet to participate in administrative affairs, it is because I value their abilities. He and his character, just because there are some impeachment memorials in the court, they often ask for resignation, so how can the cabinet do things?"

This……

After hearing this, all the cabinet ministers present showed different expressions, but most of them were surprised. In a sense, the current situation of Shangshu's resignation is to limit the cabinet ministers' exclusive power and monopolization of power, so external If someone in the DPRK is impeached and the commotion is huge, then you have to express your attitude by asking for resignation.

Zhu Youxiao's words mean that this tight band is about to be loosened?

of course not!

Because Zhu Youxiao has discovered that this strategy, which was originally intended to be a strike and check and balance, gradually changed its flavor over time.

How important is the cabinet?
It is the hub of central governance.

If the cabinet is very fluid and ministers are replaced at every turn, then how can any of the officials in Beijing find the time to do their jobs?I'm afraid they all more or less want to get into the cabinet.

After all, it is the dream of every civil servant to become a member of the cabinet and take charge of machine affairs.

It is a very appropriate choice to clarify the five-year cabinet system. Zhu Youxiao will gradually implement it to all levels of government offices in the future. This is the key to controlling the civil servants and the lifeblood of controlling party strife out of control.

"Initiate Your Majesty."

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Zhu Guozuo stood up and bowed: "Should we discuss this matter? After all, this matter also involves other levels. What if..." "Nothing!"

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "Since I said this, I have considered it. If anyone is dissatisfied, ask him to come to me directly. Anyone who dares to disturb the order of the cabinet will be severely punished!!"

"The Qing family is the new chief minister of the cabinet that I have selected. From now on, the Qing family must shoulder the responsibility of the cabinet for me. Don't give up the responsibility at every turn."

It seems that the emperor is very dissatisfied with Han Xu and the others.

All the ministers present, including Qian Qianyi, knew what the emperor meant by these words.

As for what Zhu Guozuo mentioned, Zhu Youxiao didn't take it to heart. Without him, as long as Cui Chengxiu's memorial is submitted and the accountability system is officially launched, then the restraint of senior officials will not rely on impeachment, but truly rely on the law. Constraint and rule the country according to law, this is what Zhu Youxiao wants!
Although under the unified feudal autocratic rule, the emphasis on governing the country according to law is somewhat unstable. After all, the imperial power is the last thing to be restrained, and if the imperial power cannot be restrained, various privileges cannot be restrained. However, Zhu Youxiao still Young, until he brings the Ming Dynasty back on track, until he retires from this position, a thorough reform will be carried out on the power control framework to avoid the death of people and the government, but these are all things for later. .

What Zhu Youxiao wants now is absolute centralization of power!

Without centralization, great things cannot be accomplished.

Ming Dynasty cannot afford to delay or wait.

"Secondly, from today on, for all matters that involve government affairs and do not involve military matters, the cabinet can first conduct a vote and file it according to the number. If more than half of the votes are in favor, I will generally not refute it and directly approve it. This will be effective. Improve efficiency and strengthen the role of the cabinet in supporting government affairs."

"!!!"

Zhu Guozuo, Qian Qianyi, Sun Ruyou, Bi Ziyan, He Zongyan, Shen, Shi Jikai, Sun Chengzong and Wang Xiangqian were all shocked.

This seems like an ordinary sentence, but it actually adds a lot of power to the cabinet. If it is really done, the cabinet's control over foreign affairs will be greatly enhanced, and even the status of the cabinet ministers will be increased. Invisibly enhanced a lot.

Although the cabinets in the past had power, most of it was concentrated on the chief minister of the cabinet. For example, the power of the secondary ministers and group ministers cannot be said to be absent, but it cannot be compared with that of the chief minister. But then again, although the chief minister has the power power, but the cabinet only controls the voting plan. If you want to implement the transfer, it still needs to be approved by the Supervisor of Ceremonies.

What does Zhu Youxiao's words mean?

As long as it does not involve military matters, such as war, the army, and all other government affairs, as long as the cabinet holds a cabinet discussion, no matter which government affairs discussion it is, if half of the people agree, it basically means that it will be approved. Of course, If the matter is highly controversial, it must be submitted to the imperial court in a timely manner.

"Your Majesty, this proposal has no precedent in the past. Your Majesty should think twice whether it is really going to be implemented." When everyone was surprised, Sun Chengzong stood up, frowned and bowed to the emperor.

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

Bi Ziyan and Wang Xiangqian followed closely.

Do you think you have too much power?
Seeing this scene, Qian Qianyi, Sun Ruyou, and even He Zongyan, Shen, Shi Jikai, etc. looked at Sun Chengzong and their eyes changed.

How nice it is.

If it is really implemented in this way, the power of the cabinet will become greater in the future. In addition to the chief assistant, the power held by the secondary assistants and group assistants will also be relatively enhanced. After all, if you want to directly approve the favor in front of the emperor, you need half of the majority. It only requires approval, not even half of it. Even if it is one vote short, the nature of the matter will change.

It is precisely this change that makes the position of group assistant less embarrassing.

The emperor is delegating power in disguise, what a good thing!

"That's it for the matter."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, looked at Sun Chengzong and the others, and spoke concisely and concisely, but the expressions of Qian Qianyi and Sun Ruyou were all seen by Zhu Youxiao.

Don’t everyone think this is delegating power?
If things were really that simple, I wouldn't have gone to great lengths to gradually eliminate a group of people and ask you to come in one by one. The new cabinet of Tianqi Dynasty is not so easy to get into, and there is no real ability. No, the tight hoop is waiting behind...

(End of this chapter)