The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 182 Anti-corruption Measures

As long as there is a little bit of willingness, the emperor who wants to make a difference will mention and advocate anti-corruption. However, anti-corruption matters can be big or small. From a historical point of view, it is often thunderous and rainy. Involving important officials in the court or members of the royal family can only be anticlimactic in the end, and nothing will happen.

Of course, fighting against corruption and rectifying malpractice for personal gain is easy to win word of mouth among the people.

Jia Sidao was naturally clear in his heart, thinking, "What kind of trick is this Zhao Yu playing?"

Under the eyes of everyone, Jia Sidao, who is the head of all the officials, although he was dissatisfied, saw that I was smiling, but there was no doubt in his eyes, so he could only say: "I have no objection."

I nodded and said with a smile: "Very well, with the support of my teachers and ministers and all of you here, I am more confident. Dear friends, the anti-corruption and honesty I said is not aimed at you, but at my officialdom. Years of bad habits. I will slowly implement anything that is beneficial to the rejuvenation of our dynasty. This may involve the vested interests of many officials. However, for the great cause of our dynasty, I hope that everyone will sacrifice themselves and do everything for the overall situation The most important thing. Money is something outside of the body. After reaching a certain level, it is just a number. If you don’t bring it with you in life, you don’t take it with you in death. Righteous way, if it’s only for money, it’s better to abandon the government and start a business. Anti-corruption is a long-term and protracted war. After the treasury gradually becomes full, I will increase the salaries of our court officials year by year. High salaries and honesty have always been our strategic policy , However, the high salary has been achieved, but the maintenance of integrity has never been achieved. This time, since I have made up my mind, I will never tolerate any officials who violate the law and discipline. Those who abide by the rules with officials will be dealt with in accordance with the law, and I will definitely make the world of Song Dynasty clear and cloudless."

I paused for a while, looked at the ministers with different expressions, and continued: "After I have reached a consensus with all my lovers, it's time to start specific affairs. Anti-corruption can't just stay on the lips, for this reason I plan to establish The Office of the Supervision Office, and first tried it out on Fujian Road, and after a period of operation, it will be promoted across the country.”

"The Supervisory Office? Is it the same as the imperial court's supervisory censor platform?" Ma Tingluan asked.

"There are many similarities, but they are not exactly the same. Ma Aiqing, according to the regulations of our dynasty, there are only six censors in the supervisory censor platform, and their role is to supervise the words and deeds of hundreds of officials. Taiwan can't take care of it at all, and the supervisory office I set up will spread all over the court and local areas, so the scale will be several times that of Yushitai."

"Your Majesty, which department does this Supervisory Office belong to?" Ma Tingluan continued to ask.

"Belongs directly to the royal family, that is, it is only responsible to me." I looked at Ma Tingluan's surprised eyes and smiled, "Under the whole world, could it be the king's land, you don't doubt that I will also be corrupt, right? About the anti-corruption issue , I will take responsibility myself."

What I mean is very clear, all the wealth in the world is mine, I will naturally not embezzle my own silver, if I let someone else take care of it, I will not be worried.

Afterwards, I told the courtiers present one by one the specific ideas of establishing the Supervisory Office.

"Your Majesty's words are quite reasonable, but I still need to think about and digest the details." Ma Tingluan said after listening.

I know that the reasoning of the Supervisory Office is very simple, but there are still many problems in order to really implement it: "Dear dear friends, the Supervisory Office, like Yinzhuang, etc., is a new thing, and everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones. But as long as the direction is correct, even if we encounter setbacks in the middle, we will reach our goal. After the establishment of the Supervisory Office, the subsequent Nan Ya will be reopened. Governments at all levels are also only responsible to me. The basis for their judgment is only the law of our court and the official code of conduct that will be issued soon."

Jia Sidao listened carefully, without saying a word, his expressionless face could not conceal the uneasiness in his heart, "Zhao Yu's intentions are too blatant, the previous division of departments, and today's supervisory office are all to strengthen the imperial power, If it goes on for a long time, it will basically become the dominant imperial power. However, Zhao Yu's actions are all under the guise of reviving the Song Dynasty, and he can't refute it. Moreover, it can be seen from the words and deeds of the queen mother that the latter almost unconditionally supports Zhao. Yu, if you blatantly oppose Zhao Yu's reforms, you will easily be caught and be attacked by the imperial power and empress power, after all, the surname of Song is Zhao, and the powerful Zhao Yu is in charge."

Naturally, I couldn't hear Jia Sidao's inner voice, but his guess was indeed very correct. I just want to let the imperial power dominate. Make the right decisions about the status quo.What's more, Jia Sidao, who holds the power of prime minister, is not a virtuous minister, and may be a stumbling block hindering my reform.

Speaking of this, I suddenly asked: "Chen Wenlong, do you understand the significance of my establishment of the Supervisory Office?"

Chen Wenlong got up quickly and said, "Your Majesty, I understand."

"That's good, Chen Wenlong accepts the order."

Chen Wenlong left his seat and knelt down, "I am waiting for your order."

"Chen Aiqing, you will be the first supervisor of the Fujian Road Supervisory Office."

"The minister accepted the order. The minister Chen Wenlong thanked His Majesty Long En."

Although the supervisory office is not high in rank, it represents the emperor and is not subject to local control, which is better than Chen Wenlong's position in Kuaiji.

"Chen Aiqing, you were born on Fujian Road, so you should know a thing or two about the officialdom there."

"Return to Your Majesty, I have heard about it."

"Well, Chen Aiqing, your great-grandfather once said that talents should be based on integrity. I hope you will keep this in mind. If you are unclean, don't blame me for being ruthless. Here I clearly tell you that if others are corrupt, they will be dealt with according to the law. , if you are corrupt, I will definitely kill you." I glanced at Chen Wenlong, and said slowly, "Of course, I have heard a little about your character, so I entrust you with this important task. As for Fujian After the meeting, you can ask Lu Xiufu of the Government Affairs Council for the details of the road and the detailed rules of authority of the Supervisory Office. I have arranged for Zhao Shunsun to draft the rules of conduct for officials. In the next two days, you should also assist Zhao Aiqing in drafting."

Chen Wenlong wiped the cold sweat off his brow and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust."

"Okay, get up. Now I will continue with the second thing. Chen Yizhong and Chen Aiqing, I remember that during the reign of Emperor Baoyou, you and Huang Yong, Liu Fu, Lin Zezu, Chen Zong, Zeng Wei and other six people wrote a letter criticizing the palace. Shi Dingquan, who served as the imperial censor, was dismissed from his family and name, and was relegated to the Jianchang Army. He was called the Six Gentlemen at that time. Is there such a thing?"

When I talked about the Six Gentlemen’s book review and attack on Ding Daquan, I subconsciously glanced at Jia Sidao, thinking to myself, "All reactionaries are paper tigers." This sentence seems to be correct, right?

Chen Yizhong proudly said: "Your Majesty, there is indeed such a thing."

"Very good. Back then, the six of you were not afraid of power and dared to speak out. I really appreciate it. I plan to publish a publication, which will specifically publish the announcements of my court's ministries and courts, publicize the court's trends, and comment on some current events. Simple Speaking of it, its purpose is twofold, one is publicity and publicity, and the other is public opinion building and supervision.”

Chen Yizhong didn't understand why, and asked: "Your Majesty, it's easy to understand the publicity and propaganda, but the supervision of public opinion? I don't know."

"The so-called supervision is to announce the officials who have violated discipline to the public, so that the people know their crimes and the punishment they received. Can it play a supervisory and warning role for this corrupt official and the people around him? You six gentlemen wrote to the imperial court. If there is such a publication, so that the people all over the world can know about Ding Daquan’s crimes and what you have written, they will be able to gain the support of the people. From then on, the momentum against Ding Daquan will increase. It’s even more powerful, so you six gentlemen don’t have to fight alone. Lovers, don’t underestimate the momentum of public opinion, its effect is so great that it sometimes even surpasses the sanctions of the law.”

Chen Yizhong nodded thoughtfully and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

"Chen Aiqing, among the six of you, except for you who are in important positions, most of the other five are in idle positions in Beijing. You inform them to come to my imperial study room tomorrow afternoon. I plan to meet them and see if the five of them can take on the job. The important task of publishing this publication."

"Yes, Your Majesty, the minister leads the order."

Among the six gentlemen, Chen Yizhong was the most famous because of his later worship, but he was tainted because he took refuge in Jia Sidao.Huang Yong and Liu Fu were well-received throughout their lives, and basically left no bad marks. As for the other three, there are few records in history books.The six gentlemen are all from Taixue, so there should be no problems in writing, and in terms of conduct, there should be no problems except for Chen Yizhong.

Ma Tingluan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, asked again: "Your Majesty, which department is this publication under?"

Knowing that these new organizations and departments are not included in the original ritual system, I smiled and said, "The personnel of this publication are not included in the imperial establishment."

"Ah? Does this still belong directly to the royal family?"