The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 325 Rebuilding the Universe

As the saying goes, there are three things a new official should do when he takes office. The expansion of the power of the cabinet is the first thing Zhu Biao does after he takes office.

It can be said to be quite hot.

Not only has his reputation been infinitely improved, but it has also greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of hundreds of officials.

After all, the appeal of the position of prime minister to civil and military officials is unparalleled.

Although the cabinet is not the Prime Minister's Office, it can have the functions of the Prime Minister's Office in a certain sense.

The cabinet bachelor is not the prime minister, but he plays the role of the prime minister to a certain extent.

A Liubudo official may not necessarily leave his name in the history books, but being a cabinet bachelor is different.

Even if he doesn't make any achievements after joining the cabinet, just by virtue of his position, he can leave a mark in the history books.

This alone is enough for countless people to come forward.

Whether the word "power" can be removed depends on his ability.

For example, when Li Shanchang entered the cabinet, the post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel automatically resigned.

Coupled with the assistance of Xu Da and Li Shanchang, he was able to handle official duties normally within half a month.

It used to be controlled by Confucianism, but was taken away by Li Shanchang.

The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the appointment, dismissal and promotion of officials, and many people are watching.

Fortunately, the two of them were here, and their prestige was high enough. When communicating with various yamen, no one dared to push back and stand in the way.

At this time it is just a matter of converting them into regular members.

Staff at various ministries and government offices have also made slight adjustments.

Chen Jingke answered him this way: "If I don't join the cabinet, I can better display my abilities."

At this time, Li Shanchang entered the cabinet, and they wanted to get it back.

Not long after, due to his outstanding work, he was temporarily appointed as Minister of Household Affairs.

Even if you are too young to join the cabinet, being appointed to serve in the cabinet is a sure thing, right?
However, his name was not on the list Zhu Biao took out.

The transformation from a staff organization to a country's decision-making body cannot be accomplished by changing a few people with an imperial edict.

The foundation of Jiguan is still weak. If he can't find someone with enough qualifications to be the Minister of Household Affairs, he can only be promoted again.

In fact, Zhu Biao has already made preparations to improve the cabinet. For example, half of the cabinet has been confirmed several months ago.

He has been reducing his risk so that the emperor will not doubt him.

The new cabinet is getting into shape quickly.

Xu Da was silent for a moment, his eyes full of admiration.

Officials who thought they were qualified to have a glimpse of the throne of cabinet ministers were all eager to try.

As a result, before he could become a full-time official, Qiu Guangan joined the cabinet first.

Something unexpected happened here.

However, continuous promotion was against official rules, so his title of Minister of Household Affairs had the word "quan" in front of it.

Everyone knew Chen Jingke's status in the court.

And it's not like he has done nothing, he has been deepening his bond with the royal family.

Even with Xu Da and Li Shanchang at the helm, it's still not that easy.

Zhu Biao appointed a man named Pei Youwei to temporarily take over this position.

This person's promotion is a miracle in the world. A few months ago he was still serving in the local government.

He has no power or influence and poses no threat to the imperial power. What is there to doubt?

Qiu Guangan entered the cabinet, and the position of Minister of Household Affairs became vacant.

It means temporary.

Being the chief minister of the cabinet is too exaggerated, but joining the cabinet is no problem.

This was used to influence the emperor's decision-making and implement the reform plan.

Everyone was very surprised.

Because the emperor would not suspect that he had selfish motives, it would be easier for him to accept his reforms.

Power can most easily change a person's character, but Chen Jingke has always remained sober.

It was a matter of course that the emperor controlled the staff, and Confucians could only accept it bitterly.

Other yamen have also made adjustments, so I won’t go into details here.

However, how could Zhu Biao give them this opportunity and appoint his cronies as Minister of Civil Affairs.

Xu Da asked Chen Jingke privately why.

Instead, the entire center’s operating model must be adjusted accordingly.

Qiu Guang'an took advantage of the opportunity of stepped tax collection to take control of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Because of the shortage of people, he was transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Of course, the prerequisite for doing this is to lay a good foundation in the past.

Queen Mother Ma, Zhu Biao and Zhu Xiongying, the saviors of three generations.

Later, he always acted his duty, even if his selfishness was obvious, he gradually gained the trust of the royal family.

If someone else comes here, he won't be able to imitate him even if he wants to.

If he proposed the same reform, even if it was a bit outrageous, the royal family would seriously consider it.

If someone else brings it up, their life may be lost immediately.

The biggest and most important factor is the trust developed over time.

And everything Chen Jingke did was to maintain this trust.

This is more meaningful than being a cabinet minister.
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The new cabinet is becoming more and more perfect and can handle various official affairs normally.

Just when Xu Da and Li Shanchang thought they could become invisible, Zhu Biao came up with the Ming Dynasty version of the government work plan.

Seeing the thick pile of information, their scalps went numb.

Why don't they know that the court has so many things to do?

The work of the center is indeed relatively busy, but not that much, right?
Local government offices have even less work to do. To put it into detail, there are only two things to do: reassuring the people and collecting taxes.

As for encouraging classes, cultivating mulberry trees, and promoting culture and education... these are not necessary.

As long as the people do not rebel and can raise taxes on time, they are qualified officials.

What did the new emperor think? Where do you get all this work?
No, it should be said what Chen Jingke thinks...

With such doubts, the two opened up the work plan.

The more I looked at it, the more shocked I became.

It turns out that the country can be governed like this...

If what is written above can be realized, then Ming Dynasty will enter an unprecedented prosperous age.

Is this the world in your mind?

The two looked at Chen Jingke and thought at the same time.

Zhu Biao looked at their shocked expressions, as if he had seen himself before.

Before seeing this plan, who would have thought that the country could still be built like this?
"You two, what do you think of this plan?"

Li Shanchang took a deep breath and said, "It's breathtaking... I dare to ask if this plan was made by Chen Bandu?"

Zhu Biao nodded and said, "It was indeed done at the suggestion of Chen Bandu."

Li Shanchang said sincerely: "Chen Bandu is truly the most talented person in the history of the world. I am ashamed of myself."

Chen Jingke said humbly: "The Korean public is so ridiculous that I, the younger generation, cannot deserve it."

Xu Da also said: "If the plan can be followed, the Ming Dynasty will usher in an unprecedented prosperous age."

Zhu Biao said: "Oh, Duke Wei thinks this method is feasible?"

Xu Da hesitated for a moment and said, "With the ability of today's officials, I'm afraid they won't be able to execute such a complicated plan."

It's okay to let those officials who only read the books of sages and sages calm the people and collect taxes.

Isn’t it nonsense to develop local economy?

Zhu Biao naturally understood this truth and said seriously:

"I know that this plan is too complicated for most officials."

“That’s why the cabinet needs to formulate a feasible implementation plan based on the actual situation.”

"Slowly stimulate officials to take the initiative to learn and adapt to this plan."

“If we don’t do it, officials will never make progress.”

"It may be difficult for us to start from now, but in ten or twenty years, the world will be very different."

If you were an ordinary person, you would most likely be excited by what he said.

However, these two people in front of them were not old foxes in the officialdom, so they were unmoved.

Li Shanchang raised another question:
"The existing official manpower is not enough."

There are only four official officials in a county, and the others are all officials.

It would be too busy for these four people to take charge of such a huge plan.

"If we want to implement these plans, we need to increase the number of positions... More positions will increase the financial burden on the court..."

Zhu Biao praised: "The Korean public is very keen, and the existing official configuration is indeed not enough to meet the needs of the new plan."

"Therefore, improving the allocation of government officials is also the next thing that needs to be done."

"The increase in officials will indeed increase the financial burden on the court, but once they play a role, they can create more value for the court."

"But..." Xu Da wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Li Shanchang.

"What your Majesty said is true. You should not be afraid of the difficulties before you and hesitate to move forward. You have to try everything to see if it works."

Xu Da was very confused, why did you suddenly change your mind?

But now was not the time to ask further questions, so I suppressed the questions and prepared to ask them again in private. Zhu Biao said with a smile: "What the Korean government says is true, you have to give everything a try."

"You are the founder of the etiquette system of the Ming Dynasty and have rich experience in governing the country."

"How to implement this plan, you still need to make up your mind."

Li Shanchang cupped his hands and said, "I will do my best to assist His Majesty in completing the plan."

Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and said to Qiu Guangan and the other five:

"The five ministers need to learn more from the two princes and become familiar with government affairs as soon as possible."

The five people who were looking at the plan and their scalps went numb quickly said:

"Yes, I will not disappoint His Majesty."

Then he saluted Li Shanchang and Xu Da and said, "Please give me some advice, please."

The matter was settled.

Next, Chen Jingke and others came forward to explain the plan to the seven cabinet ministers in detail.

It wasn't until dusk that everyone got tired and went off to work.

Xu Da and other six people got up and left, leaving one cabinet minister on night duty.

It is impossible for the seven cabinet ministers to rest at the same time. At any time, one person must be on duty in the cabinet.

There were supposed to be seven people taking turns, but because of Li Shanchang and Xu Da's special status, only Qiu Guangan took turns.

After leaving the palace, Xu Da took Li Shanchang to a deserted place.

He had a lot of things to ask, and now he finally found the opportunity.

"Mr. Han, what exactly do you think?"

Li Shanchang pretended to be confused and said: "What do you think?"

Xu Da said angrily: "We have known each other for decades, don't pretend to be confused for me."

"That plan looks like a job plan, but it's actually a transformation of the entire bureaucracy."

"And it is an unprecedented change that is different from previous dynasties."

"Why did you agree to such a big deal so easily?"

The simple truth is that with the current bureaucratic configuration and operating model, it is simply impossible to implement that plan.

Implementing that plan would require changes to the existing bureaucracy, and there was no precedent to draw from.

This kind of big change must go through countless deductions before it can be implemented carefully.

But Li Shanchang agreed so easily, which was completely irresponsible.

If the two parties didn't know each other very well, Xu Da would have thought that he had some bad intentions.

Li Shanchang finally stopped talking and said:
"Because the plan behind this matter is bigger than you think."

"Even if we don't support it, His Majesty will still do it."

Xu Da said in surprise: "Is there a bigger plan? How did you know?"

You traitor, do you know more than me?
Li Shanchang solemnly said: "Chen Bandu wants to recreate the world."

Xu Da couldn't calm down anymore. What happened?
When it comes to loyalty, I am loyal and you are a traitor.

In terms of personal relationships, Chen Jingke and I have a close relationship. My daughters are both his apprentices.

Why do you know more than me?
No, no, no... I made a mistake. The point is to recreate the world.

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

Li Shanchang completely understood how he felt, because when he just figured it out, he was also extremely shocked.

"Chen Bandu is preparing to reshape Confucianism around the world of Datong..."

He recounted the thoughts of the Datong world revealed by Chen Jingke before.

Xu Da couldn't help but said: "How can such a perfect world exist?"

An empty thought has no vitality.

This is also the reason why Confucianism never attaches great importance to the idea of ​​​​datong.

Even if this world was conceived by themselves.

Li Shanchang said: "At first, like you, I was not convinced. The advantage of Confucianism is that it is more practical."

"A world of great harmony is not the case. It is impossible to achieve."

"His plan to reshape Confucianism cannot be supported by a vain fantasy."

"But after seeing the plan today, I realized that he had already made complete preparations."

"Although that plan seems difficult, if you think about it carefully, what will the world look like once it comes true?"

Xu Da couldn't help but imagine the world in the plan, where supplies were sufficient, people were wealthy, and people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

The Ming Dynasty will enter an unprecedented prosperous age, and it seems that the world of Datong is not so far away.

As soon as this idea came to him, he was stunned.

Has the world of great harmony become attainable?

Seeing that he had figured it out, Li Shanchang asked:

"Now you know why I agreed?"

Xu Da nodded subconsciously, and then asked:
"Do you think that's possible?"

Li Shan sighed, and suddenly said in a lonely tone:
"I don't know, because it's beyond my understanding."

"But it can be seen from today's plan that he already has a complete set of plans."

"Although this plan is difficult, it does have certain feasibility."

Having said this, he suddenly shook his head and changed his words:

"It doesn't need to be implemented in full. Even if only a small part can be implemented, it is enough to support his idea of ​​a harmonious world."

"Once the reshaping of thinking is completed, people will rush to implement the remaining plans."

An empty thought cannot last long.

Ideas supported by practical paths will have strong vitality and initiative.

All believers will spontaneously move forward along that path.

Everything that stands in their way will be mercilessly crushed.

After thinking about all this, Xu Da took a deep breath and said:
"Rebuilding the universe, what a great reconstruction of the universe."

"I never dared to underestimate him. I didn't expect that what he could do exceeded my imagination."

Li Shanchang said with deep approval: "They say I think highly of myself and never accept others. I don't even look down on Liu Bowen."

"Only Chen Bandu convinced me."

"Not only his ability, but also his character is impeccable."

"His Majesty has praised him as a true gentleman several times. I also believe that he is truly the only gentleman in the world."

In particular, Chen Jingke selflessly shared his thoughts on the rule of law with him, allowing him to truly see what magnanimity is.

The two old men complimented each other a few words, glanced at each other, and saw a flame in each other's eyes.

Xu Da took the lead and said: "It is really an honor for us to be able to participate in such a grand plan."

"I will do my best to protect him."

Li Shanchang also said: "Personally, it is a kindness to me to read Chen Ban."

"Mr. Yu, I have the trust of His Majesty to participate in this plan."

"Why don't I try my best?"

Originally, the two of them thought that the emperor needed to use their prestige to quickly stabilize the new cabinet.

I am ready to resign after the New Year.

Seeing this plan, they knew that they were wrong, and the emperor was really prepared to reuse them.

It is said without humility that when it comes to the ability to govern the country, Ming Dynasty is better than them by only a handful.

If you include personal prestige, they are already at the top of the pyramid.

This plan must be helmed by experienced and prestigious veterans.

Not even the emperor can.

Not to mention Zhu Biao, even Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't do this job after his restoration.

It's not that they looked down on Zhu Yuanzhang.

Lao Zhu's landlord mentality cannot do this job.

Well... Chen Jingke and Zhu Xiongying had a little joke in private. Lao Zhu was a landlord and a wealthy man.

It’s no secret among the inner circle.

Moreover, it was not spread by others. It was Lao Zhu who drank with his brother and kept it secret.

Then, it was unanimously recognized by the old brothers.

You are the landlord, and the prince and grandson are the emperor.

Instead of being angry, Lao Zhu was very proud.

Our children and grandchildren have great potential.

In short, at this moment, the two leaders of Ming Dynasty, civil and military, reached a consensus.

We must help Xinhuang and Chen Jingke complete that plan.

Not only that, but also to train the other five cabinet ministers and cabinet walkers.

When the two of us retire in the future, the court will not be left empty-handed.

(End of this chapter)