Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 762 Mending
"There are many vacancies in the local area, but after all, not all of them have been taken away, right?"

As Cui Jingrong waited anxiously, Zhu Youxiao was silent for a long time. He leaned on the cushion on the throne and picked up a memorial from the imperial desk.

"In the prefectures, counties and districts under the jurisdiction of Northern Zhili, those who were arrested for commercial taxation were either the chief officer who was gone but the assistant officers were still there, or the chief officer was fine but the assistant officers were in trouble, and all of them were arrested by the Tax Police Corps. I have not read such memorials yet."

"Since this is the case, we should send an official letter in the name of the Ministry of Personnel to Northern Zhili and all prefectures and counties, asking them to maintain order in the local area before the vacant position is filled. Whoever makes a mistake will be investigated. Whoever dares to shirk responsibility and slack off will be investigated immediately!"

This sets the tone.

After hearing this, Cui Jingrong immediately understood the emperor's intention. No matter what Northern Zhili would face, the people who were arrested would be put aside, and those who had no problems would perform their duties one by one.

If there is pressure, just bear it.

If there is a difficulty, you solve it.

This is the emperor’s attitude!

In Zhu Youxiao's opinion, since you have chosen to enter the official career, eat the emperor's food and receive an official salary, you should stop complaining here. If you really don't want to do it and want to give up, then get out as soon as possible.

Right now, there are too many parasites in the Ming Dynasty who occupy positions but do nothing. It is precisely because of their existence that the Ming Dynasty is inefficient and its ruling foundation is constantly being undermined.

The people's hearts are invisible and intangible, but once they are badly hurt and they have completely lost hope, it will be extremely difficult to regain their hearts.

"The Ministry of Personnel cannot be careless in selecting and transferring officials."

While Cui Jingrong was lost in thought, Zhu Youxiao continued, "It is better to have a vacancy than to have an unqualified one. This is what I mean. I would rather have this position vacant than to have a selfish person take it up."

"Look at the thorough investigation of commercial taxes carried out by the Ministry of Revenue in various places in Northern Zhili, and the people arrested by the Commercial Tax Police Corps. How many people have been forced into a state of desperation!!"

"Is it easy for the people of the Ming Dynasty? They work from sunrise to sunset, and work hard all day long. They eat liquid food during the slack season and dry food during the busy season. Even so, they still have to eat because they are afraid of being too tired and have no strength!"

Cui Jingrong lowered his head.

He was clear about what the emperor said. After all, it was true that he was the Minister of Personnel now, but when he first entered the officialdom, he also started out as a local official.

"As for suspending the affairs of the two houses, this is absolutely impossible. Don't even think about it!"

Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly, frowned and said to Cui Jingrong: "The Ministry of Personnel will be under great pressure in the future. If nothing unexpected happens, a large number of people will be investigated and arrested, whether in the central government or in the local areas!"

"The current level of corruption in the civil service is shocking. I cannot stop or postpone the scheduled matters just because the Ministry of Personnel is having difficulty in handling the matter."

"I have assigned the Imperial Examination to the Metropolitan Censorate and the major projects to the Procuratorate. This is not just talk, but a real way to let everyone know the court's determination and will to fight corruption!"

"As long as you are an official of the Ming Dynasty, eating the emperor's food and receiving an official salary, no one should be lucky enough to think that they are an exception. Maybe it was possible in the past, but it is impossible now!!"

Zhu Youxiao was certainly aware of the changes that would take place at both the central and local levels of the Ming Dynasty as the rectification of officialdom began. It was inevitable that a large number of corrupt officials would be brought down.

This will leave a lot of positions vacant.

If nothing unexpected happens, over the next long period of time, the Ming Dynasty will encounter problems of one kind or another due to too many vacant positions.

But this still cannot change Zhu Youxiao's determination!
As long as you are greedy, you will be arrested.

As long as the government is idle, that's it.

The Ming Dynasty never lacked people who wanted to be officials. This year's provincial examination will be held, and next year's imperial examination will be held. This will see a group of new Jinshi enter the official career. In addition to the imperial examinations, next year's provincial examinations and the imperial examinations the year after will also be held as scheduled, and this will also see a group of new Jinshi enter the official career.

Not to mention the special institution of Shaofu, which recruits a group of officials every year, and those with outstanding performance will be promoted. Zhu Youxiao never worries about people.

After solving a number of long-standing problems and tumors, Zhu Youxiao would gradually reform the imperial examination system and abolish privileges. As long as there was no one to catch up with him, there would be no need for them to occupy a position.

In a sense, Zhu Youxiao was also building an empire, but unlike other entrepreneurs, he already owned a large territory. What he had to do was to expand the territory and then gradually take control of it.

"Your Majesty, if this is the case, can the officials of the Shaofu position also be included in the selection scope of the Ministry of Personnel?" Cui Jingrong hesitated for a long time and finally spoke out what he was thinking.

Ok?
This surprised Zhu Youxiao.

You should know that the previous position of Shaofu officials was not recognized by the outer court. Even though many people were specially promoted and went to some new positions, there was always some obstruction and criticism behind the scenes.

"Selection is OK."

Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment and said to Cui Jingrong, "I will issue an edict to the Shaofu, asking them to select a group of people from within the department first. As for what positions they need to go to, the Ministry of Personnel can select them."

"Your Majesty, I have another unkind request."

After hearing this, Cui Jingrong bowed and said, "Can I have the list of the Shaofu..."

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"no!!"

Before Cui Jingrong finished speaking, Zhu Youxiao frowned and interrupted: "The list of Shaofu is confidential. The Ministry of Personnel has the power to select and transfer positions, but the nature of Shaofu is special and it is responsible for palace affairs. Okay, I'm tired, please leave."

"I will take my leave."

Seeing the emperor's firm attitude, Cui Jingrong did not dare to say anything else and bowed to the emperor to take his leave.

Someone has leaked this to the Ministry of Personnel.

Looking at Cui Jingrong's departing back, Zhu Youxiao's eyes became sharp. Zhu Youxiao had no opinion of Cui Jingrong.

Just because of his integrity, he is the best candidate for the Minister of Personnel.

However, the situation in the Ministry of Personnel has always been complicated, and there are many people with their own ideas inside. Previously, they had been busy with various matters, and Zhu Youxiao did not pay much attention to them. Many yamen were specially set up one after another, whether it was to promote people or employ people, even if someone wanted to interfere, it did not bring much significance. But now it is different. The administration of officials needs to be rectified, and the Ministry of Personnel should also move!
What's more, if someone wanted to interfere with the Shaofu, it would obviously touch Zhu Youxiao's bottom line!
The Shaofu Directory records the detailed information of officials, clerks, and servants in office. Except for a few people who have access to it, others who work in the Shaofu, no matter how good they are at dealing with the human relationships, cannot know too much.

Because the size and framework of the Shaofu were built very large by Zhu Youxiao from the very beginning!
In the case file library under the Ministry of Personnel, there are lists of various types of officials, including those in office, those dismissed, those returning home, those who resigned...all are listed in detail and classified into different categories.

If certain positions are vacant, this will be used as one of the selection criteria.

If a copy of the Shaofu's list was given to the Ministry of Personnel, there would be a lot that could be manipulated!

"Some people are always so self-righteous!" Zhu Youxiao tapped the imperial desk and said to himself, "Go, send someone to check what the Ministry of Personnel has been doing recently!"

"Here!"

A figure suddenly appeared in the originally peaceful East Warm Pavilion. After bowing to the emperor, he quickly disappeared.

For Zhu Youxiao, he could allow struggles and calculations to exist in the court, but he would never allow anyone to target him. Zhu Youxiao considered this to be a provocation. When dealing with such people, there was often only one outcome, and that was death!

(End of this chapter)