Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 33 The actual record of the imperial edict!Hanlin officials

If you want to do your job well as an emperor, you can govern the world well without being diligent and self-denying. Without an efficient and clean ruling team, even if you wake up early and sleep late every day, no matter how busy you are. If the policy is not implemented, everything is useless.

Put the right talent in the right place.

Let the right talents do the right things.

If we can do a good job of this core point, no matter how many internal and external troubles, we can gradually get out of the predicament.

After all, targeted policies and guidelines are really implemented by people, even if the process is relatively slow, but at least they are changing, rather than staying in a perfunctory state of policies and countermeasures.

After talking with Sun Chengzong, Zhu Youxiao knew where he should be placed, and he was very suitable for Sun Chengzong to assist in the military administration of the Beijing camp!
Given the current situation of Ming Dynasty, unable to effectively control part of the military power, he wanted to intervene and check and balance the court. To be honest, the emperor's confidence would be insufficient.

Or don't do it at all, and do it to the extreme.

This is Zhu Youxiao's style of doing things.

In a busy state, time passes quickly.

The next day.

Qianqing Palace.

"My lord, are you really going to call these people into Beijing?" Wei Zhongxian endured his doubts, looked at the list in his hand, and said with hesitation between his brows.

"Didn't Wei Banban hear what I just said?"

Zhu Youxiao picked up the teacup in hand and took a sip, "Need I repeat it again?"

"The servant heard clearly."

Wei Zhongxian hurriedly bowed and saluted, and explained: "The servant is worried that these generals will be called to the capital, lest some people who are in charge of the foreign court will say..."

"There is no need for Wei Banban to worry about these."

Zhu Youxiao put down the teacup, and said with a calm expression: "I will solve it myself at that time, and I will remind Wei Banban again that those people selected by the inner court, no matter where they go, just do their job well. Let me know that if anyone disturbs the local area and bluffs into the market while leaving Beijing, it will not be as simple as being executed."

"Slaves understand!"

Wei Zhongxian immediately stated, "Please rest assured, the emperor, the slaves will arrange everything, and there will be no mistakes."

Thinking of those people on the list written by the emperor, who would go to various places to summon and search for them, Wei Zhongxian secretly complained, and if he dared to make any mistakes during this period, he would be severely punished by the emperor.

Fortunately, those military generals in office said that the people sent by the inner court can go and return quickly.

But there are still many people who are white. If they want to find all these people, they will have to stay in the place for a long time. Wei Zhongxian can't guarantee whether the eunuchs in charge of searching for these people will do anything during the period.

The emperor's restraint on the inner court is very strict.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about what Wei Zhongxian was thinking. If he couldn't even handle these things, what use would Wei Zhongxian have?
What Zhu Youxiao cares about is when all the generals he selected will arrive in the capital, so that Zhu Youxiao will have the confidence to completely reform the capital camp, the Gyeonggi garrison, and intervene in the Liao war.

At that time, it was the first year of Taichang. A group of generals of the Ming Dynasty, such as Cao Wenzhao, Man Gui, Zhou Yuji, Huang Degong, Sun Zushou, He Kegang, etc., were either still wandering in the middle and lower ranks, or did not join the army at all. , Zhu Youxiao's sense of urgency increased.

What's more, in addition to the crisis in Liao, Zhu Youxiao needs to take into account the stability of northern Xinjiang during the Tianqi period, the rebellion of the southwestern chieftain, the uprising of the White Lotus Sect, and the rebellion of people in various places.

There is so much to do.

Ming Guozuo has been passed down for more than two hundred years. There are too many contradictions and bad governance, which have gradually formed over time. Even if you want to solve them one by one, it will not be possible overnight.

In the face of such complex and changeable national conditions, strengthening the central military power and firmly grasping the military power of the central army is what Zhu Youxiao must gradually implement during the game against the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty.

At the end of September, the weather was showing signs of getting cooler.

Fang Congzhe, Liu Yixiu, and Han Yu who came to Qianqing Palace felt different moods when they thought of the censors who were kneeling at the Meridian Gate and had not been summoned by the emperor so far.

Compared with Liu Yishui and Han Xu, who showed solemnity in their brows, Fang Congzhe, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was in a better mood.

Fang Congzhe, who was caught in the vortex of the Hongwan case before, benefited from Zhu Youxiao's strong attack, so that the case was tried by Hong Chengchou himself, and even the transfer of the palace was merged into the case, so that the government situation that was gradually getting out of control began to gradually stabilize. The surface is stable, but Fang Congzhe's mental pressure is relieved.

However, this did not affect Fang Congzhe, who was trying to figure out what Xin Jun wanted to do after doing so much.

During the political environment of the Wanli Dynasty, many civil officials, including Fang Congzhe, were very meticulous in their thinking and considered issues comprehensively.

The only bad thing is that the vast majority of groups do not put these things in governing the world, but are quite keen on fighting differences among the party and seeking power.

"There is no need to be so polite."

Zhu Youxiao looked at the few people in front of him, waved his hands and said, "I called you here today because I have something to discuss."

Ok?
Fang Congzhe, Liu Yishui, and Han Xu showed different expressions. You look at me, I look at you, and you don't know what the emperor wants to discuss.

"The national funeral matters involving the imperial examination are almost over."

Zhu Youxiao said with a calm expression: "There is one thing that I have thought about over and over again, and I should do it as soon as possible, and that is the compilation and revision of the real records of the two dynasties of the emperor's grandfather and Huang Kao."

"Your Majesty, is this a little too urgent?"

Liu Yixiu frowned slightly, saluted and said, "Currently there are still disputes over posthumous titles and temple titles, and they have not submitted to the imperial court for a ruling. It is good that His Majesty wants to compile the records of the two dynasties..."

"Then why can't Yousi come out of Kuaidi?"

Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly, "According to Liu Qing's intention, does it mean that if I want to be filial, I have to wait for a secretary to come up with it before I can do it?"

"I have absolutely no intention of this."

Liu Yixiu hurriedly replied.

Veritable records are chronological historical records that record the emperor's reign. They are usually titled after the emperor's posthumous title or temple name. It is not an easy task to do this well.

For example, Zhu Yijun, the emperor of Daxing, spent a long time in the royal court. If he wanted to edit the real record, he had to consult many books, memorials, case documents, etc. to ensure the integrity of the real record.

For example, Zhu Changluo, the emperor of Daxing, had a very short time, but this is the most difficult thing to do. A memoir has specifications, and I don’t want to edit it, so I can edit it as I want. To edit the memoir for Zhu Changluo, I have to rack my brains to find it.

"This is what I think. Before the posthumous title and temple name are discussed, preparations can be made in advance for matters involving the emperor's grandfather and the imperial examination records."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up the sleeves of his robe, looked at Fang Congzhe and the others, and said, "The cabinet draws up a list as soon as possible and submits it to the imperial court. When the posthumous title and temple title are clarified, we will start editing the actual record. In view of the importance of this matter, we will allocate the bulk of the list from the treasury." , internal funds are used to cover the bottom line, to ensure that this matter can be implemented smoothly, but..."

As soon as this came out, Fang Congzhe, Liu Yishui, and Han Xu became wary.

They were secretly relieved that the Son of Heaven was willing to transfer money from internal funds.

After all, compiling the records costs a lot of money. If internal funds can be used to allocate the money, the pressure on the national treasury can be reduced a lot.

"However, I want to recruit a group of people to the Imperial Academy to assist in the compilation of the Records of the Two Dynasties."

Zhu Youxiao handed the list drawn up to Liu Ruoyu next to him, and asked him to pass it on to Fang Congzhe and the others.

No wonder the emperor wants to revise the real record.

When Fang Congzhe, Liu Yixiu, and Han Yu heard the words, they immediately understood what the emperor was thinking.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to revise the Records of the Two Dynasties in advance. One really wanted to recruit a group of people, while the other wanted to find more work with Fang Congzhe and the others.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, the party struggles and internal conflicts arising from the foreign dynasty are all too idle, and there are too few things to handle.

Wanting to cool down the court is a comprehensive plan, which cannot be limited to a few important cases. Zhu Youxiao wants to find more things for these civil servants to do.

In the future, whoever wants to jump hard, Zhu Youxiao can seize the shortcoming and suppress it.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is inappropriate?"

Han Yu poked his head, looked at the list in Fang Congzhe's hand, frowned and said, "How can the officials of the Imperial Academy be so condescending? Xu Guangqi, who is a young master Zhan Shi and the Yushi of Henan Province, was appointed as a Bachelor of Attendant and Imperial Supervisor The sacrificial wine, this matter is debatable.

There is no precedent for allowing local officials such as Sun Chuanting and Chen Qiyu to serve as editors, reviewers and other officials of the Hanlin Academy. "

"My minister agrees!"

Liu Yixiu followed closely and said: "If this matter spreads to the foreign court, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction, not to mention the transfer of officials, the Ministry of Officials has regulations..."

Han Yu and Liu Yixiu were chattering, but Zhu Youxiao didn't listen to a word. Of course he knew this, but he knew it.

"Then let me discuss it."

Zhu Youxiao's eyes were firm and he said: "I want to edit the factual records of the two dynasties. This matter is clear. Since the ministers feel that there is something inappropriate, then discuss that there is nothing wrong. From now on, the cabinet will submit it every day. A memorial, if I want to know these things, please withdraw."

Since Sun Chuanting and Chen Qiyu were summoned to the capital, Zhu Youxiao would use them in the capital and proposed to promote them all into the Hanlin Academy through the imperial edict to compile records.

Of course Zhu Youxiao knew that there would be strong opposition.

But if some people can enter the Hanlin Academy, Zhu Youxiao's political plan will be considered accomplished.

As for the remaining group of people, there are quite a few vacancies for officials in foreign courts, not to mention that Zhu Youxiao also took advantage of the two cases of Hongwan and Yigong to set up a new Zhili Cleaning Department in the Ministry of Punishment. Zhu Youxiao has a lot of ways , Place this group of people everywhere to practice.

The gathering and cultivation of the imperial party is bound to be a long process. Zhu Youxiao will not do such stupid things as destroying the seedlings and encouraging them.

However, Fang Congzhe's attitude today made Zhu Youxiao a little displeased. As the chief assistant of the cabinet, he didn't even say a word. It seems that such an old cabinet chief assistant will definitely change when the court stabilizes!
(End of this chapter)