Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 726: All parties move (3)

Reform is actually quite difficult. Just getting rid of old malpractices is not an easy task. After all, the breeding and existence of old malpractices must involve many people, either by inaction or intentional action, and interests are involved behind this.

No matter how difficult the task is, someone has to do it.

If we don’t do something just because it’s difficult, then what is the court? What is the country?
The sun rises and the darkness is dispelled.

Fucaifang.

Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Recent changes in the political situation have made the Censorate a target of public criticism, and all the officials and servants in the Censorate have felt the hostility from all sides.

The behavior of Left Censor-in-Chief Li Qiyuan has caused dissatisfaction and hostility among too many people. This is like smashing the pot, and the Censorate has to start from scratch.

"What happened? Why are you all gathered here?"

"You don't know yet? The President is going to hold a constitutional meeting, and all those people are here."

"This is quite a big scene."

"Who said it wasn't? The six departments will be integrated into our Censorate. This is no small matter. I'm afraid there will be a lot of powers to be re-determined, and there is also the special procuratorate."

"Oh, it's really a headache just thinking about it. The imperial inspection is about to begin. Just because of this matter, I don't know how many people will target our Metropolitan Inspection Office."

In one part of the Censorate, many officials gathered together. They were talking in low voices in groups of three or five, and all of their eyes were focused on one spot.

The Office of the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate!

Since Li Qiyuan took office as the Left Censor-in-Chief, except for one constitutional discussion at the beginning of his tenure, there has never been another one. The convening of this meeting inevitably made many people think too much.

After all, the current political situation was caused by the Censorate.

"What are you all doing here? Don't you have anything to do?"

At this moment, a scolding voice was heard, causing many people to look in the direction of the voice. They saw Zhong Yuzheng, who was wearing a scarlet robe and was the Right Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate. When he arrived, he saw so many people gathered here, and could not help but frown and scold.

After seeing who the person was, everyone gathered here dispersed.

Speaking of which, the post of Right Censor-in-Chief in the Censorate was rarely set up. This post was mostly an additional title for local governors and governors-general. The chief official in the Censorate was the Left Censor-in-Chief, also known as the Chief Censor, and the next in command was the Left Deputy Censor-in-Chief, also known as the Deputy Censor. The title in officialdom is very important, and if you call the wrong one, you will offend people.

However, during the Tianqi Dynasty, the position of Right Censor-in-Chief was actually granted. Zhong Yuzheng entered the Censorate earlier than Li Qiyuan, so he had a thorough understanding of many things.

What an eventful time.

People are not united.

Looking at the scattered crowd, Zhong Yuzheng sighed inwardly. Thinking of the current political situation, Zhong Yuzheng became worried. If this trend could not be overcome, it would not only affect the Censorate, but the entire court would be affected.

"Youxian, please come in."

While Zhong Yu was thinking, a man came running over, raised his hand and saluted, saying: "The deputy governor and the others are here, and they are waiting for you."

"understood."

Zhong Yuzheng responded and walked forward with a frown.

When they arrived at the office of the Left Censor-in-Chief, they saw the Left Deputy Censor-in-Chief Sun Juxiang, the Right Deputy Censor-in-Chief Yang Jingchen, the Left Assistant Censor-in-Chief Zhu Yanxi, and the Right Assistant Censor-in-Chief Yuan Yingtai. When everyone in the hall saw Zhong Yuzheng coming in, they all stood up and raised their hands to bow to Zhong Yuzheng. "Greetings, Right Speaker."

"No need to be polite."

Everyone present had their own ideas about this constitutional conference, especially Yuan Yingtai. After all, Li Qiyuan had made such a big fuss that it disrupted the political situation. What this constitutional conference would discuss was what Yuan Yingtai was most concerned about.

Unknowingly, the main officials of the Censorate underwent an adjustment, but before that, there were many affairs in the court, so many people did not pay much attention to it.

The Censorate has gradually transformed from its past chaotic situation into a situation of mutual restraint and check and balance. In particular, the six departments will be incorporated into the Censorate, which will inevitably lead to a power reshuffle in the Censorate.

After a brief greeting, everyone took their seats and waited for the Left Censor-in-Chief Li Qiyuan.

"The General Secretary has arrived!"

About a cup of tea later, a voice was heard outside the hall. Everyone who was sitting there stood up and looked towards the door. They saw Li Qiyuan walking towards them with his head held high, and they all raised their hands to bow.

"Greetings, President."

There are many rules in the Ming Dynasty officialdom. No matter what happens in private, due respect must be given in official circles. If anyone makes a mistake in this regard, it would be a big taboo.

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"I called you all here today to hold this constitutional meeting because there are a few things we need to discuss." After briefly greeting Zhong Yuzheng and his group, Li Qiyuan went straight to the point.

Li Qiyuan is very clear about the current changes in the political situation. He also knows that he has become the target of public criticism, but since he has decided to do something, he should not care too much about the infamy.

If you have already done something but are still looking back, it will be impossible to do it well!

"These are several memorials drafted by this emperor. You may take a look at them first. If you have any objections, you may speak freely." Li Qiyuan picked up several memorials and handed them to Zhong Yuzheng who was sitting next to him, saying with a serious expression.

"Since the six departments are to be merged into the Metropolitan Censorate, the corresponding responsibilities must be clarified and defined as soon as possible. The Metropolitan Censorate shoulders a heavy responsibility, and I do not want these changes to cause any problems in the court."

When Li Qiyuan was saying this, Zhong Yuzheng's face changed, and the others noticed it keenly. After Li Qiyuan finished speaking, Sun Juxiang and his group all stood up and came over.

No one except the top officials of the Censorate was qualified to attend this constitutional conference. It was just a small-scale meeting.

"The Censorate requests the addition of two new prefectures, Northern Zhili and Southern Zhili?"

"Send censors to various ministries, courts, temples, etc.?"

"Petition to the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Justice to add two new departments, the Northern Zhili Department and the Southern Zhili Department?"

"New rules for the imperial examination..."

The people gathered around Zhong Yuzheng, when they saw the memorial drafted by Li Qiyuan, their expressions changed. What is this for? !
No one expected that under such court circumstances, Li Qiyuan would play such a ruthless game right from the start. If the above-mentioned memorials were really submitted to the emperor and approved by him, who knows what kind of uproar would be caused in the court.

To summarize these memorials drafted by Li Qiyuan in one simple sentence, it is to strengthen the supervision over the central government departments and even send personnel to the departments. This is to directly transfer part of the powers of the six departments into the system of the Censorate.

This year is destined to be a difficult year to have a peaceful time.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Li Qiyuan, who was sitting in the main seat, secretly sighed. There are too many overlaps between the central supervision and the local supervision. His Majesty has set up a procuratorate to take on major powers, and the Censorate must give up some responsibilities, but this will inevitably cause many conflicts!

In fact, the establishment of the procuratorate had the greatest impact on Li Qiyuan. He did not expect the emperor to do this, but because of this incident, Li Qiyuan saw the emperor's determination to rectify the administration of officials.

Future rectification of civil service administration must be done by keeping a tight grip on both ends, without letting either end go loose. Central supervision and local supervision should all be initiated and operated at the central level and handed over to the corresponding authorities. The underlying meaning is also very clear: wherever there is a problem, the responsibility will be pursued there!
There will not be any chance for mutual buck-passing. Strict supervision of officialdom and civil servants administration is the national policy set by Zhu Youxiao. If there are major problems in the administration of officials, then the Ming Dynasty will not be able to be good!
(End of this chapter)