Chapter One Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy: Establishing a Pavilion
Han Du said, "Isn't there a Hanlin waiting for an imperial edict by your side? After all the memorials are drafted, they are handed over to the Hanlin waiting for an imperial edict to be checked one by one. Not only can it train the Hanlin waiting for an imperial edict to participate in government affairs, but it can also prevent cabinet scholars from deliberately deposing memorials.
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Zhu Biao then gradually showed a smile, nodded and said, "Okay, it is indeed a good idea. You really did not disappoint me."
Han Du bowed slightly and said, "It is the duty of a minister to be able to relieve the emperor's worries."
"Okay." Zhu Biao smiled and waved his hand, "I have heard this too many times, and some people say they are willing to mess with me. If you don't know how to flatter me, don't bother. After all, this is not yours.
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Han Du's face suddenly became embarrassed. He didn't expect that he had managed to flatter him once and even slapped him on the horse's leg.
After thinking about it, Han Du also felt that Zhu Biao was right. He had been grinding for a long time, just to share Zhu Biao's worries. And those masters who are good at this would have cried bitterly in front of Zhu Biao.
He expressed that he would go through fire and water for him and die without any regrets.
"The cabinet does have some interest, but with just those bachelors, I'm afraid the officials won't be convinced." Zhu Biao said with some sigh.
The status of the current academicians is far inferior to that of later generations. There is only one distinction between officials and that is by rank. The academicians are only at the fifth rank, and when faced with officials of higher grades, they are almost completely crushed.
Han Du pondered for a while and said, "Grand Scholar is just a title. The emperor can grant it to whomever he wants. Even if it is granted to ministers of various ministries, that's okay."
Zhu Biao immediately understood Han Du's plan. Allowing ministers from various ministries to accommodate bachelors into the cabinet would not only enhance the authority of the cabinet, but also ease the relationship with the officials.
After all, the conflict between the officials and the emperor lies in the abolition of the prime minister. The officials are dissatisfied with this and will deliberately submit many insignificant memorials. But now the establishment of a cabinet is equivalent to giving the officials something to look forward to. Although the position of a bachelor
It is not as powerful as the position of prime minister, but there is only one prime minister, while there can be several great bachelors at the same time.
This makes the officials have greater expectations for the Grand Scholar. After all, when there was only one Prime Minister, even the most arrogant person would not think that he would definitely be able to take the position of Prime Minister. But now there are several Grand Scholar positions.
Then can I sit down for a while?
"This is a good suggestion," Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction, "Let me think about it again."
After looking at Zhu Biao, Han Du couldn't help but suggest, "Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body."
"I understand." Zhu Biao nodded, and then asked teasingly, "What? Are you really afraid that I will get sick from exhaustion?"
"Of course." Han Du said seriously with a serious face, "Whatever the emperor decides, I dare not overstep. But for the sake of my sister, I have to remind the emperor to take care of the dragon body."
Zhu Biao thought of Han Jingyun, and tenderness flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he sighed, "I understand, you can go back first."
"Your Majesty, please leave." Han Du left without any hesitation. He said what he had to say, and the rest was up to Zhu Biao to decide.
Since discussing the establishment of a cabinet with Zhu Biao, Han Du has been paying attention to the trends in the court. However, after waiting for a month, he did not see Zhu Biao making any move to establish a cabinet.
After thinking about it, Han Du stopped paying attention and focused his energy on the academy.
One day, after Han Du listened to the nine academy gentlemen's reports on last month's affairs and some matters that needed Han Du's review, Han Du read the matters one by one, signed the order and name, and handed it over to them for handling.
What originally took a month to deal with, Han Du only took half a day to deal with it. "Okay, you can go back."
Han Du waved his hands and sent everyone away.
"Sir, the students will be excused."
Han Du held the teapot in one hand, took a sip happily, and nodded slightly.
The study suddenly became quiet, and Han Du closed his eyes and enjoyed the tranquility at this moment.
Suddenly, Han Du heard the sound of Gazi opening the door. Before he even opened his eyes, he frowned and said, "Didn't I tell you to go back? Why, is there anything else?"
Han Du opened his eyes with some dissatisfaction, but suddenly he stood up.
He was so shocked that the teapot in his hand almost broke, "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
The person who came was none other than Zhu Biao, followed by Wang Yue. Only he could open the door of Han Du's study at will. The nine people just now would not have the courage at all.
Zhu Biao smiled and walked to Han Du's chair and sat down, "I am also curious about how you manage this academy, so I came to take a look."
"Oh?" Han Du was slightly startled, "Did the Emperor come long ago?"
Zhu Biao nodded.
Han Du immediately understood. This meant that he had seen the scene where he and several people were discussing academy affairs from beginning to end?
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Biao let out a long breath and said with great emotion, "Very good, it opened my eyes."
Indeed, before this, Zhu Biao had never thought that Han Du could handle the affairs of such a large academy within half a day.
Of course, this is also due to Han Du's complete decentralization of power. Even if the imperial court sets up an internal service, it is impossible to be as ambitious as Han Du, but it is enough to show that it is indeed possible to leave chores to the people below.
Greatly reduce the number of matters that need to be handled personally.
"Then what should the emperor do?" Han Du
asked with some curiosity.
Zhu Biao smiled slightly and said, "You are right. In terms of diligence, I am indeed not as good as my father."
"The emperor does not need to care whether an inch is short or a foot is long. As long as the Ming Dynasty can prosper, I think the late emperor's spirit in heaven will also feel gratified." Han Du comforted him.
Zhu Biao took a deep breath and looked at Han Du emotionally: "You are right, I am indeed not as good as my father, but as long as I can protect the Ming Dynasty, I will not be embarrassed to see my father."
Isn't this a bit serious? Han Du looked at Zhu Biao in surprise and didn't understand why he sighed like this.
Zhu Biao calmed down, patted Han Du on the shoulder with a smile, and then walked out of the study without saying a word.
"I respectfully send you to your Majesty."
When Han Du returned home at night, he heard from An Qing, "Husband, a decree came from the palace today, asking you to attend the morning court tomorrow."
After An Qing finished speaking, he looked at Han Du carefully because he knew that Han Du was extremely resistant to morning court and was not willing to get up so early at all.
Han Du suddenly thought of Zhu Biao's visit to the academy today, and his heart moved. He was keenly aware that Zhu Biao might announce the establishment of a cabinet in the morning tomorrow morning.
He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
"Huh?" An Qing looked at Han Du with wide eyes, wondering why he reacted like this.
Han Du smiled and didn't explain anything.
Since Han Du was going to court in the morning, An Qing ordered his maids to prepare Han Du's ducal court uniform in advance and remember that it was time to go to court.
When the time came, Han Du was woken up by the maid. Han Du frowned, but the ninja did not get angry. He reluctantly got up from the bed and let the maid play with him in a daze to put on the court clothes.
After arriving at Fengtian Hall, Han Du gradually came to his senses.
"Your Majesty, here you come~" Wang Yue's sharp voice spread throughout the hall.
"I pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live my Emperor! Long live the Emperor~"
Zhu Biao walked to the dragon chair step by step and sat down. He raised his hands and said, "Everyone loves me, please stay calm."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After the ministers thanked him, they all stood up.
When Zhu Biao saw Han Du standing at the front on the left, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Wang Yue, who was supposed to stand up and shout "Something's going to happen", today was like a piece of wood, standing quietly with his head down and motionless.
Seeing the confusion among the ministers, Zhu Biao smiled and said, "I have something to discuss with you dear friends today."
Except for Han Du who already knew, several other ministers looked at each other, bowed and said, "Your Majesty,
Waiting to hear the holy will."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly, first praising Lao Zhu's achievements with great admiration, and then said that his talents were not as good as Lao Zhu's. Finally, in the eyes of the ministers who were looking forward to it, he spoke about the establishment of a cabinet.
cabinet!
Although the name sounds very strange, isn't it the Zhongshu Province? The ministers never expected that the emperor would reopen the Zhongshu Province, and they all became extremely excited.
In the end, it was discovered that there was no prime minister in the cabinet, and it was not something that could be decided by just one person. Even the first assistant grandmaster only coordinated the cabinet in name only, and had no advantage over other grandmasters in terms of rank. Moreover, all of them
All bachelors can meet the emperor alone.
But this did not disappoint the ministers, but made them overjoyed. Just as Han Du guessed, although the bachelor's degree is not as powerful as the prime minister, it is more powerful than the prime minister. As long as he works hard, everyone has a chance.
After taking a sip of ginseng tea, Zhu Biao said calmly, "If you have no objections to the establishment of a cabinet, I will issue an edict."
"My emperor is wise! I have no objections!"
In particular, the ministers of various ministries were the first to express their stance. They are the ones with the best chance of joining the cabinet. How could they object now?
Even the officials at the back did not object. Although they have not yet had the opportunity to join the cabinet, who knows what will happen in the future? What if they will join the cabinet one day?
"Okay, then the matter is settled." Zhu Biao nodded, and then said to Wang Yue, "Let's start the morning court."
Wang Yue immediately stood up and shouted, "If there is something to do, please leave the court if there is nothing to do~"
Establishing a cabinet is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Even with the concerted support of all officials, there are still too many things that need to be done during the period.
Han Du paid no attention to this.
The New Year is approaching, and the students in the academy are also allowed to take a bath. Han Du does not need to go to the academy anymore. The cold wind howling in winter makes him lose energy all day long, so he stays in his house.
"Auspicious snow heralds a good harvest~" Han Du stood in the corridor and stretched out his hand to catch the falling snowflakes.
An Qing on the side suddenly laughed and said, "Yes, this year is really a good year for the Ming Dynasty. My husband cleared the grassland and made the Ming Dynasty's borders completely stable. The emperor also ordered a three-day curfew during the Chinese New Year to celebrate.
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"Really? Then let's go out and take a closer look." Han Du said with a smile as his mouth turned white.
However, he sighed slightly in his heart, wondering if such a good year would happen again next year. Somehow, Han Du always felt in his heart that Timur would not give up so easily.
Timur's envoy is now quiet, but Handu always feels like a storm is about to come.