Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 345 Queen Ma asks Hu Weiyong for advice
Chapter 345: Empress Ma asks Hu Weiyong for advice

"Queen, actually I know your Majesty's thoughts."

"As for him, he needs a prime minister or an institution similar to the prime minister to help him govern the country and handle government affairs."

"But at the same time, he was worried that future generations would not be able to suppress a certain powerful prime minister, and eventually there would be turmoil in the court and a fall in imperial power."

Hu Weiyong spoke very slowly, as if his careful words were not enough to describe his caution.

Because he was really forced to do nothing.

He had to say some things in advance, otherwise he would not be able to explain why he could make such a suggestion.

But at the same time, these words are too sensitive.

Because this actually means that he has guessed Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.

This matter, perhaps to the ministers, is a first-class skill and honor.

But for an emperor, it is a big taboo for his ministers to guess his thoughts!

Therefore, Hu Weiyong was extremely cautious.

Queen Ma nodded with all her thoughts in mind.

Obviously, she knew the intention of Hu Weiyong's words just now.

Seeing that Queen Ma listened, Hu Weiyong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After scolding Zhu Yuanzhang several times in his heart, blaming him for digging a sinkhole for himself, he spoke slowly.

"Then let's look back and see, what does Your Majesty need?"

"He needs someone, or a group of people, to help him with state affairs!"

"But on the one hand, he needs these people to be capable and qualified. Only such people can play a role in advising on national affairs."

"But on the other hand, he can't let these people have too much power, and he can't let these people become an existence without the name of prime minister but with the reality of prime minister!"

"Queen, do you think it's okay for me to think about it this way?"

After hearing this, Empress Ma savored the words carefully and had to admit that Master Hu had truly grasped Zhu Yuanzhang's pulse.

Such an analysis can be said to have thoroughly analyzed the dilemma in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

This practice is like observing patterns in the palm of your hand, all problems and requirements have been laid out clearly and clearly.

At this moment, Queen Ma finally felt that she had found Mr. Hu right this time.

Look, if nothing else, this opening chapter is different from others.

Others either couldn't say anything for a long time, or they just talked nonsense and patted their chests as if nothing happened.

Only here, Master Hu, pays attention to order.

Thinking of this, Queen Ma simply stood up and poured a cup of tea for Mr. Hu herself, and then said with a smile.

"Wei Yong, we think you are right. We also think Zhongba is missing such a yamen."

"Then tell me, what should we do with this Yamen?"

"Anyway, it's just the two of us chatting right now, so you don't have to avoid anything!"

Mr. Hu secretly curled his lips.

You’d be a fool to believe this!

How simple is it!
But Mr. Hu didn't waste any time. After finishing the draft, he said calmly.

"In my opinion, it would be best to establish an office called the Cabinet."

"This yamen is under the direct control of His Majesty. There is no yamen below, and it has no influence on the world or on the ground."

"As for the grade, it doesn't have to be too high, just fourth grade."

"The officials who are transferred to the cabinet are called cabinet ministers, and the total number is tentatively set at seven." "Six of them correspond to the six yamen, and one person specifically corresponds to the local government."

"All memorials to be submitted must first go through this cabinet."

"Cabinet ministers do not have the power to do anything and cannot criticize, but they can write notes in the memorial based on the matters they are responsible for."

"In this way, all the memorials will be processed together, and Your Majesty will save a lot of effort when reading them again."

"The most important thing is that with the opinions of cabinet ministers as a reference, His Majesty can save his brain!"

"After His Majesty's approval, these memorials will be returned to the cabinet, and the cabinet ministers responsible for them will supervise the six ministries or local governments for processing."

"But the cabinet ministers only have the power of supervision and have no power to deal with matters. They are just His Majesty's eyes and ears."

"It's equivalent to saying that this is completely decentralizing the power of the prime minister!"

"Under this kind of system, no one can keep his word, let alone check and balance the king."

"Because the cabinet ministers are all of the same rank, how can other cabinet ministers bow their heads to a certain person?"

"In this way, Your Majesty will have nothing to worry about!"

The more Empress Ma listened, the happier she became. In the end, she stood up and shouted with a smile.

"Wei Yong, we did the right thing by inviting you here this time!"

"This is a great idea!"

"At least we feel that if we just do it, there will be absolutely nothing wrong with it!"

"Don't worry, we just took note of everything. Later, we will slowly go to Chongba's place to persuade him to go!"

When Mr. Hu heard this, he was relieved.

He didn't want to get involved in this matter.

It's just a suggestion, but if you want to be the one to advise, then who knows if Zhu Yuanzhang will think that he has any ideas?
It is better to stay as far away from Zhu Yuanzhang as possible.

It's okay to play mahjong with my little sister at home and eat some food. I go to Jiaofangsi to watch the talent show and the performance. Isn't he delicious?
Therefore, seeing that Queen Ma was almost done here, Mr. Hu ran away without stopping.

That look was no different from running away in a hurry.

Late that night, Zhu Yuanzhang was in the palace, frowning and correcting the memorial as he had done recently.

The tall butter candles were like bright torches, illuminating the entire Jinshen Hall as bright as day.

Under the light, Zhu Yuanzhang's face looked tired, but this stubborn little old man sat there without wavering.

Not long after, with the sound of footsteps, Queen Ma walked in with soup.

"Chongba, take a rest first. I'll get you some food. You can fill it up!"

At this time, only Empress Ma could persuade Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was actually exhausted, so when he saw Queen Ma coming, he followed the trend and walked over.

He took the warm soup that had just been brought out of the food box and sipped it while listening to Queen Ma's soft voice.

"Weren't Weiyong called to the palace by you today? After we heard the news, we stopped him and invited him to Kunning Palace."

"We didn't have any other intentions at the time. We just thought about whether we could persuade him to help you for a while, so that you two could at least relax."

"As a result, although he didn't agree to come out to work for you, he did give you a solution!"

"Don't tell me yet, at least to our ears, this method is really good. Let me tell you..."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't pay much attention to this thing called the cabinet at first, but as he continued to listen, he felt something was wrong.

There seems to be something going on with this matter!

(End of this chapter)