The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 230 Provincial System

Later generations have mostly negative evaluations of the Southern Song emperors.What incompetence.Don't think about making progress; why use treacherous ministers.Disaster for the country and the people.Anyway, nothing positive to say.The reason is probably because the Southern Song Dynasty was established in the south of the Huaihe River after the Kingdom of Jin occupied the Central Plains.And over the next 100 years.Not only is there no "give me back my rivers and mountains".Instead, it was destroyed by the later Mongolia.

In Xianwen Pavilion.From Song Lizong's imperial brush, I can still see the true thoughts hidden deep in the Southern Song emperor's heart.No one wants their homeland to be usurped by others.at this point.The emperor is no different from ordinary people.

inadvertently.I looked up to the north window.It seems to be a little out of nowhere.I seem to see a white-haired old man standing in front of the window.He looked to the north with a desolate expression.He was a royal descendant who had fled from the north.At the same time, he is also a descendant of a Han people surnamed Zhao whose homeland was occupied.No matter how stupid he is.No matter how stupid he is.That distant Central Plains is also the former residence of his Zhao family.

Over 100 years.The people of Lin'an and most of the officials are used to regard Lin'an as the capital of the Song Dynasty.Only this lonely Song Lizong still followed the legacy of his ancestors.Never forget your home in the North.Even if it's just a thought in my heart.But he always regards Lin'an as a place where he can go.This is also one of the reasons why Song Lizong did not wantonly expand the palace.Although not the main reason.

Unconsciously.I also stood up.Go to the window.Gradually merged with the blurred figure of the old man.

Maybe this is my fate.The destiny of a guardian.Since I stepped into the Mausoleum of the Young Emperor.I took on this heavy responsibility.A dream hidden in Song Lizong's heart.A dream of countless people with lofty ideals.For me.This is no longer a multiple choice question.I.Of course there is only one way.Lead the Southern Song Dynasty to the top of the world again.certainly.This is no longer a dream.but my ideal.An ideal that must be realized.

After yesterday's hard work.I have basically understood the layout of the palace.The side hall I often refer to is the Yanhe Hall behind the Daqing Hall.Also known as the apse.It is one of the smallest palaces at the front of the palace.Its size can accommodate about two. 30 people join the club at the same time.The hall of the apse has already been as I envisioned.It was changed to a common meeting room in later generations.There are cups of hot tea on the long conference table.Officials who come here for meetings can enjoy the treatment of seats and tea.Compared to being in the Daqing Palace.It's much more comfortable here.

"See Your Majesty."

"Flat body."

After the prostration and kneeling, the ministers sat in the corresponding positions one by one.

"Dear dear ministers. The official implementation of the provincial system reform will be carried out today. The last pre-start meeting will be held. Here are any doubts of the Government Affairs Council. Let's discuss it. Wen Aiqing. Let's start."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tianxiang got up and said. "Your Majesty. Your Excellencies. After several days of discussions, the Government Affairs Council has drawn up detailed plans and steps for the reform of the travel provincial system. It is suggested that Fujian Road and Jiangnan West Road should be implemented first. According to information from Mongolia. Mongolian provinces The system is to set up the structure of a province in the way of Zhongshusheng. That is, the provincial Zhongshuling is regarded as the highest official of a province. This is a typical unified management model. And my original path is by the four supervisors Joint responsibility. This is the first question that needs to be discussed. Which method should be adopted after the reform of the provincial system in our dynasty. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. The Zhongshu Ling responsibility system is to concentrate the power of a province in the central government. It will be helpful to improve the efficiency of the work. It can also increase the coordination among various departments. But the shortcomings of this model are also very prominent. It is that the power of the Zhongshuling in this province is too large, and it is easy to cause corruption. The quality and development of a province depends largely on the ability of this person. But I am moving towards the original decentralized management. It is easy to cause various departments to blame each other. The efficiency is low. But it can prevent the existence of one word. Regarding these two systems, the Government Council is also divided into two factions. Please make the final decision, Your Majesty."

I thought for a while and said, "Master, Weng Aiqing. What's your opinion?"

Jia Sidao said indifferently: "Your Majesty, the veteran thought that the principle of four-way division of officials should still be maintained. Since Taizu, everyone has been worried about the excessive power of the former military governors. The current division system was finally formed. If According to the practice of the Mongols, it is bound to violate the intention of Taizu. Let the provincial Zhongshu make the power expand. As a result, the imperial court’s control over it will gradually weaken.”

Weng Yinglong also said: "Your Majesty, what the Grand Master said is very reasonable."

I tapped lightly on the table.Dao: "The words of the teachers and ministers are indeed somewhat reasonable. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages. The way of reform needs to be gradually approached. I think that in the early days of the provincial system, the original branch officials were the main ones. When our dynasty's clean government After the full construction of the office, it will not be too late to transition to the Zhongshu Ling responsibility system. In the early stage, I plan to change the four-way supervisory department to three-way. Cancel the promotion of Changping. Hand over its original affairs to the provincial system Set up envoys. The duties and powers of these three supervisory divisions are respectively: system, set up envoys lead administrative affairs, be responsible for the daily management of subordinate states, counties, military, and supervisors. They have the right to recommend the appointment and dismissal of state and county officials. And supervise the administration of local officials It is responsible for the Ministry of Officials and the newly established Ministry of Education and Health; the Transshipment Envoy leads the finance and taxation. It is responsible for the fiscal revenue and expenditure of the entire province. Above it are the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture. Responsible for the verification of major cases in the province. And establish branches in each state capital. Later, it will be established in the county government."

in my plan.The provincial level will gradually shift to the separation of powers model.first.Legislative power rests with the imperial court.I will not delegate authority to other places for the time being.I want to slowly implement the rule of law.But I also want to protect the imperial power.So my legal system can be called the legal system under the imperial power.The second is executive power.This requires the governors of the provinces to exercise this power.It inherits the imperial court.Next pick up place.Therefore, I will gradually replace the envoys from various places with people of both character and ability.As for the judicial power, the original criminal and prison department will continue to be used.And gradually transition from reviewing major cases to reviewing all cases.That is to say, the right to adjudicate cases in the prefectural and county governments should be independent.Establish a procuratorate similar to later generations.court system.

Wen Tianxiang asked: "Your Majesty, what is the purpose of setting up a branch at the next level for the Criminal and Prison Department?"

"The reform of the provincial system starts at the road level first. Later, it will gradually transition to the prefectures and counties. I plan to extend the system of criminal and prison referrals downwards. The purpose is to separate the judicial judgment power of the current prefectures and counties. There is an old saying that goes well. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Especially in the judiciary. So. Until I make the law sound. Also avoid giving officials the chance to corrupt."

"Absolute power creates absolute corruption." Zhao Shunsun praised. "Your Majesty is holy."

"The three supervisors in the province will perform their duties for the time being. We will discuss the next step after implementing it for a while."

"Yes. Your Majesty. The second matter is the issue of candidates for the two provinces. Regarding this issue, there is a lot of controversy in the Government Affairs Council. The ministers and the Ministry of Officials discussed this for a long time. But they still failed to agree on this matter. I also need to ask His Majesty to clarify."

I asked, "Is someone elected to the Government Council?"

"Your Majesty. Yes. Please have a look." Wen Tianxiang handed over a booklet.

Some members of the Government Administration Council belonged to the imperial power faction.There are those who belong to the Xiangquan faction.There are also centrists.People from these factions will naturally recommend their own party members to serve in Fujian.The three-way supervisor of Jiangxi's two major provinces.

After reading it, I said: "Chen Xinshu will be the envoy of Fujian Province, and Xie Fangde will be the envoy of Jiangxi Province. As for the candidates for the transfer envoy of the two provinces and the prisons you proposed, I am not very familiar with them. Let's do it this way. Let everyone here vote to determine the priority. The Government Affairs Council has one vote for each Aiqing except Wen Tianxiang. The teacher and minister and Wen Aiqing each have two votes. Weng Aiqing also counts as one vote. Everyone votes by secret ballot. The one with the most votes wins Preface. Attached is the file of the Ministry of Officials. I will review it carefully at night. It will be announced at the court meeting tomorrow. Of course. I believe that all voters will put state affairs first. Put ability first. Vote on merit."

"Yes. I will obey the orders."

For the three major supervisors in each province.In the future, I will increase the power to control and envoy.So I appointed the candidate for the envoy of the two provinces.Chen Xinshu is capable.As long as he can meet my requirements.Follow my steps.is perfectly capable.I have also read Xie Fangde's information.His people are not afraid of power.Character is not a problem.As for its ability.According to Wen Tianxiang's evaluation. "Xie Fangde has an amazing memory. He has a photographic memory. His ability as an official is not inferior to that of a minister."

As for several other jobs.I never had a suitable candidate.Second, it is intended to balance the relationship between the various factions.I also believe that the people here dare not recommend an ignorant person at will.After all, it is the first time to vote.I'm not worried about which faction the person I vote for belongs to.all over the world.Could it be the land of the king?The most important thing is to have the ability.willing.Can get things done.

"After I leave, you can start voting. Dear friends, follow the official evaluation system of my dynasty and the latest official code of conduct. For local officials. The Ministry of Officials has an evaluation every year. Three years is a term. Any Officers can only serve one consecutive term in the same position. Regardless of province or branch. It is the same."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tianxiang continued to ask. "The third question. The supervisory office. What is the relationship between the Nanya and the provinces, and what is the relationship with the prison."

"I have said this before. The Supervisory Office does not belong to local control. It is an independent institution. Its role is to supervise officials from all over the country. Of course, it also includes officials from the Criminal and Prison Department. Neither the Supervisory Office nor the Southern Yamen involve ordinary people. case. Its scope of power is limited to supervising whether local officials have violated our country’s laws and official code of conduct. Adjustments will be made later depending on the situation.”

"Yes. Your Majesty. I understand."

"En. Wen Aiqing. I can announce it to the world immediately. Our reform of the provincial system has officially begun."

"I obey the order. Your Majesty. There is one last question. Your Majesty said yesterday. The matter of setting up a legal department under the Government Affairs Council."

"Yes. I did say that. With the establishment of the provincial system and many new departments. And the development of society. Many old laws are either incomplete or not in line with today's reality. Laws serve development Yes. So we must adapt to the society. As society develops, the corresponding laws have to change accordingly. Teachers and ministers. Do you think so?"

Jia Sidao was taken aback.I don't know why I suddenly asked: "Your Majesty. Yes."

I smiled and said, "I said it before. As society develops, supporting policies must also change accordingly. Not only our laws. All policies must adapt to the current social development. This is called keeping pace with the times." Enter."

"Keep pace with the times." Jia Sidao thought to himself. "Does Zhao Yu want to say that again. Once the emperor and the courtiers. Let the old man have to adapt to him as the emperor."