() "Your Majesty is wise." Zhong Jinwei quickly flattered him. He actually didn't know that in history, after Xu Guangqi wrote a letter explaining the use of mathematics, Emperor Chongzhen issued an order to "bypass the degrees and the achievements of the generals, and all of them should be dealt with by Cao Cao."
But unfortunately, the Ming Dynasty perished in only more than ten years. In such a short period of time, due to the invasion of foreign invaders and the torment of peasant uprisings, Xu Guangqi's idea could not be fully implemented throughout the country.
It's very regrettable.
On the one hand, Xu Guangqi marveled at Zhongxing Bo's erudition, and on the other hand, he was proud to have a monarch who was willing to accept advice and devoted himself to the people.
"Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live." Xu Guangqi was excited and sincerely wished Emperor Chongzhen long live.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at the two ministers in front of him who were sincerely doing practical things, and said sincerely: "On behalf of the people of Ming Dynasty, I thank you very much."
Zhong Jinwei and Xu Guangqi quickly gave in and asked the emperor to thank them, but they did not dare to accept it.
Emperor Chongzhen walked back to the throne slowly, thinking about it all the way. When he sat down on the throne, he said to the two ministers below: "The matter of universal education now has more and more content. I was thinking about it.
, is it also like the road yamen, setting up a special department for management?"
"Of course, we can set up a Ministry of Education to take charge of it." Zhong Jinwei blurted out without thinking.
"The Ministry of Education educates all the people. It's good. I think it's okay. Xu Qing, what do you think?" Emperor Chongzhen first expressed his opinion and then asked Xu Guangqi.
Your leader has affirmed it first and asked me what to say. Xu Guangqi thought to himself that he is more technical-oriented and does not attach much importance to these fictitious contents and has no opinions.
Emperor Chongzhen put one hand on the imperial table, tapped the table with his fingers, thought for a while, and said: "I have decided to separate the education content from the Ministry of Rites and place it alongside the existing six departments to show that I attach great importance to it.
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"Your Majesty is wise. Education is the foundation of all ministries. It is not too much to separate from the Ministry of Rites and become the seventh ministry." Zhong Jinwei thought Emperor Chongzhen's idea was good, so he agreed.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded, and when he was about to discuss further, the chamberlain came to inform his chief minister, Wen Tiren, to see him.
I don't know what happened to Wen Tiren, but Emperor Chongzhen was in a good mood now, so he sent an edict to meet him.
Wen Tiren entered the Wenhua Hall and found that Uncle Zhongxing and Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites were there. Seeing their excitement, he was slightly startled: "Could it be that Uncle Zhongxing succeeded in firing the cement?"
He really wanted to ask, but the matter at hand was also important, so he first saluted Emperor Chongzhen and then reported: "Your Majesty, the Minister of Industry has submitted his resignation to the cabinet on the grounds of physical discomfort. Please make your decision."
Emperor Chongzhen was stunned after hearing this. In just one day, another important minister submitted his resignation. But he didn't care. Zhang Fengxiang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, wanted to take him down in the last city wall assassination case, but he was defeated by those
After signing a joint guarantee, we compromised.
This time, Emperor Chongzhen did not show politeness to the Minister of Industry. He directly approved the resignation and then sent it back to Wen Tiren.
Wen Tiren was a little surprised when Emperor Chongzhen approved it so quickly without even being polite. However, he was also dissatisfied with Zhang Fengxiang's performance as minister of the Ministry of Industry, so he did not advise Emperor Chongzhen, but reminded him: "Your Majesty,
If Zhang Fengxiang resigns, who will succeed him as Minister of Industry?"
Emperor Chongzhen quickly went through the candidates he had in mind and found that none of them were suitable. He couldn't help but frowned.
Zhong Jinwei saw that Emperor Chongzhen was silent for a long time. He looked at Wen Tiren and then at Xu Guangqi. He thought for a moment and suggested to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
"Oh, Master Zhong, what suggestions do you have?" Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhong Jinwei, and when he saw Xu Guangqi standing next to Zhong Jinwei, his heart suddenly moved.
"Your Majesty, I recommend Mr. Xu to be the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. There are two reasons. First, Mr. Xu recommended sweet potatoes, which can save countless lives, which is a great achievement; secondly, Mr. Xu has profound attainments in mathematics, and the work done by the Ministry of Industry
Everything is inseparable from mathematics, which is what Mr. Xu is good at, so even without the credit for cement, he is enough to hold the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Xu Guangqi knew that Zhong Jinwei wanted to recommend him for promotion, so he did not hesitate to share the credit for his cement work. But he did not expect to hear Zhong Jinwei recommending him with his own ears, and he couldn't help but be moved.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded after hearing this and said: "I know Xu Qing's merits and has always been doing practical things. He is indeed more suitable than ordinary officials, but I still want to let Xu Qing be the Minister of Education. After all, this content was previously
As for the Ministry of Rites, it is more natural for the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites to take over. But what Master Zhong said makes sense, but if Xu Qing takes over as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, then who will take over the post of Minister of the Ministry of Education?"
Wen Tiren listened in confusion, wondering about sweet potatoes and the Minister of Education. When Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he couldn't help but ask.
Emperor Chongzhen knew that these matters could not be handled without him. Moreover, he had great trust in him, so he asked Zhong Jinwei to tell the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty what happened.
While listening, Wen Tiren thought: The new yamen that the emperor is planning to establish is unprecedented in the history of the dynasty, and as long as it is implemented, according to Zhongxing Bo's description, the future dynasty and the development of the Ming Dynasty will be earth-shaking.
The new imperial examinations in the Sui and Tang Dynasties were comparable, and even more significant. As long as this first Minister of Education did a good job, his name would go down in history.
Thinking of this, Wen Tiren reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I am the Minister of Rites, and it is my duty to educate the people. Now that Your Majesty attaches great importance to education, I second the proposal and am willing to share your worries. Again.
Therefore, the fact that I am the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty and also the minister of education can reflect the importance your majesty attaches to it, so that all officials in the world dare not fail to serve it."
Emperor Chongzhen thought about it and realized that what Wen Tiren said made sense. He looked at Zhong Jinwei and asked, "Master Zhong, what do you think?" Unknowingly, Emperor Chongzhen had relied on Zhong Jinwei in terms of employment.
Zhong Jinwei thought it was good. The Chief Minister of the Ming Dynasty came to serve as the head of the newly established department, which could show the importance of the court and allow the officials below to work more carefully. So Zhong Jinwei nodded and agreed: "I second the proposal."
Seeing that Zhong Jinwei had no objection, Emperor Chongzhen said to Wen Tiren: "Mr. Wen Ge, after the Ministry of Education is established, I hope you can do this job well. I have high expectations."
Wen Tiren was overjoyed: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Chongzhen was happy when he saw that this matter had been settled. He stood up and said to Wen Tiren: "The former Minister of Industry is allowed to report illness and return home, and the cabinet will nominate Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites to take over the post of Minister of Industry. You go to the Cao to handle this matter.
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"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tiren accepted the order and was secretly happy in his heart. He came to report something and got an opportunity that might be famous throughout the ages.
Then Emperor Chongzhen turned to Xu Guangqi and said: "On the matter of sweet potatoes, Xu Qing will draft a memorial listing various matters and send an order to the southeastern provinces to provide all kinds of sweet potato seeds. This year, we will launch a nationwide trial planting. It must be stated that trial planting is not allowed in the first year."
Occupy the original land."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi accepted the order, and he was also happy in his heart. Not only did his original purpose of writing "Sweet Potato Shu" come true today, but he was also promoted two levels in a row and became a second-rank minister of the Ministry of Industry. More importantly, he promoted mathematics by himself.
The wish is so taken seriously that it will be implemented nationwide.
After Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he turned to Zhong Jinwei and said: "Master Zhong, you have contributed to every stake. I will not reward you now. After you bake the cement, I will reward you with a title, okay?"
Zhong Jinwei is not interested in being an official, burying himself in piles of documents all day long, and dealing with various colleagues. Now he has been promoted to a higher level, and then when he has any ideas, he can make suggestions to the emperor; in the future, when he has nothing to do, he can go to various parts of the country to play, how beautiful it is.
Well. So I don’t have any objections to Emperor Chongzhen’s arrangements.
Emperor Chongzhen was very happy when he saw that Zhong Jinwei had no power at all as usual, so he said again: "I know that the number of people in your house has increased and all expenses are tight, so I will give you a shop and a little more money every day to subsidize the house expenses.
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Zhong Jinwei was not polite. He didn't refuse at all and thanked him directly. The shops in Bei Jingcheng were assets that were more expensive than ordinary houses. How could they not want them?
Several people in the Wenhua Palace have gained something. Of course, the one who gained the most is the boss, Emperor Chongzhen. He looked up outside the palace and found that it was almost noon. When we discussed things, time flew by so fast.