Lin Fan looked at the potatoes in the field and muttered to himself.
With the potato output, as long as it is promoted on a large scale, most of the food crisis in the Ming Dynasty will be solved, and my next plan can continue to be implemented.
No matter whether you will become emperor in the end or not, you must work hard to build the Ming Dynasty into the Ming Dynasty in your mind.
In the morning of the next day, Emperor Chongzhen proposed the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption in the court hall. For a time, all officials were in an uproar.
"This! Your Majesty, don't you trust me?"
"Such an institution exists only to supervise all officials. From now on, all officials will be in danger and only seek to protect themselves. What hope does the Ming Dynasty have for its prosperity?"
"Your Majesty! This is absolutely unacceptable. Officials in the Independent Commission Against Corruption are also human beings. If they deliberately target certain officials, wouldn't it mean that there will be a large number of unjust imprisonments?"
"Your Majesty, this is tantamount to tyranny. If Your Majesty establishes the Independent Commission Against Corruption, I will have no choice but to retreat to the countryside to protect myself!"
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Officials have strong opinions on the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, because this department has too much power. If they are specifically investigating the background of officials like them, wouldn't they be in danger?
Emperor Chongzhen said in a deep voice: "My dear friends, although there are some disadvantages in this move, it has more benefits. Don't all the officials in our court pride themselves on being clean?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption can empower you!"
"As for whether there will be widespread unjust imprisonment, I will naturally exercise the strictest control over the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Without conclusive evidence, I will never allow the Independent Commission Against Corruption to attack officials!"
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After Emperor Chongzhen said that, all the officials who were clamoring that this was an unjust prison in Daxing all shut up. Lin Fan stood there and snickered, and these officials were all blocked by him.
"Haha! This old boy Chongzhen is quite dark. He actually thought of blocking their mouths with a clear stream of water, so that you can talk in a high-sounding way like a gentleman. Now you don't even know how to talk back."
Lin Fan laughed wildly in his heart.
Emperor Chongzhen gave Lin Fan a look. Lin Fan was stunned for a moment. Why did Chongzhen give him a look?
I didn’t laugh out loud either. Could it be that I wasn’t holding it in?
Lin Fan was thinking in his heart. Li Jiantai, Ni Yuanlu, and Li Guozhen all looked at Lin Fan. They would not believe that Emperor Chongzhen could come up with such a bad idea.
Emperor Chongzhen couldn't think of it, it must have been Lin Fan's thought.
"This... Your Majesty, people's hearts are unpredictable. The emergence of a department with such high power will inevitably cause turmoil in the government and the opposition!"
Some officials did not give up and suggested.
Li Jiantai also said: "Your Majesty, all aspects of our Ministry of War's procurement, recruitment of soldiers, payment of salaries, etc., seem simple and clear, but in fact there are many details. With the Independent Commission Against Corruption, each department will inevitably check the checks at all levels when doing this.
It greatly increases the time for approval!”
"In this way, the soldiers in our army will be the ones who suffer in the end!"
Du Buju also said: "Your Majesty, our Criminal Department is in charge of punishment, which is already very difficult. If the Independent Commission Against Corruption exists, everyone will have a sharp sword hanging over their head."
"Think about it, poor mountains and harsh waters bring out unruly people, how can any common people not feel aggrieved?
If there is an Independent Commission Against Corruption, wouldn't it give the people a place to sue the officials of the Ministry of Punishment? By then, it will be difficult for the officials of the Ministry of Punishment to hear the case fairly!"
Ni Yuanlu also said: "Your Majesty, it is difficult for the Ministry of Household Affairs to collect taxes! With the appearance of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, many of my methods will not be able to be used. If the tax revenue does not come up, it will be you who are in trouble!"
"Ni Shangshu, you don't need to worry about tax collection. The taxes for the next two years will all be mine. Naturally, I will do the tax collection!"
"Just because your household department can't collect taxes doesn't mean that I, Jinyiwei, can't collect them. Just wait until I set an example for you. When you collect taxes in the future, just follow suit."
"As for the officials of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, there is no need to worry. Whenever there are reports from unruly people, people from the Independent Commission Against Corruption will find out. If the accusations are false, the officials will be fine!"
"Similarly, if there are unruly people who report deliberately, the ICAC will also punish them!"
"The Ministry of War is a matter. Li Shangshu and I will find a way to solve it. I guarantee that the officers and soldiers in the army will not be wronged in the slightest!"
"As for those officials who want to retreat to the countryside, I have many people in uniform. When you want to retreat, just tell me and I will help you move."
Lin Fan said with a smile.
This last sentence of helping them move has a threatening meaning. After all, there are many ways to help them move. It can be to move to your house or to my house.
Moreover, how many officials in the imperial court have clean family backgrounds?
A quick search during the move revealed a lot of problems, and they wouldn't be able to take away any money at all.
Ahem!
Li Jiantai coughed twice and gave Lin Fan a roll of his eyes. It was indeed you who did this. If you weren't the eldest prince, I would definitely fight with you.
Ni Yuanlu also adjusted her hairstyle and stood back to her position honestly. You are the eldest prince. You have the final say. I just need to cooperate with you.
Li Guozhen saw that both Li Jiantai and Ni Yuanlu were stunned, and he did not dare to talk any more.
Du Buju had a mean smile on his face and said: "Master Wu Hou is absolutely right. As long as the Independent Commission Against Corruption can investigate clearly, I, the people in the Criminal Department, can withstand scrutiny."
The academicians of the Hanlin Academy had been holding back their anger and wanted to use this matter to have a good argument with Emperor Chongzhen, but now they did not dare to speak.
Their family property is so rich that when the Jinyi Guards find out, they will not be able to explain it.
"My dear friends, do you still have any questions?"
Emperor Chongzhen asked.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I don't have any doubts anymore!"
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
"Okay! I will announce today that the Independent Commission Against Corruption has been established and will be managed by Wang Chengen. The first batch of officials will also be selected from the palace."
Emperor Chongzhen said.
What!
All the officials present were stunned. Wang Chengen was a eunuch! The first batch of officials were selected from the palace. Wasn't that also the selection of eunuchs?
Is Your Majesty going to create another Wei Zhongxian?
"Your Majesty! The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics. This is the ancestral teaching. Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Officials from the Ministry of Rites hurriedly advised.
"My dear friends, this is the result of my careful consideration. Don't worry, it is just the first batch of officials. The officials who will join in the future will naturally not be eunuchs."
Emperor Chongzhen said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Jiantai, Ni Yuanlu, and Li Guozhen looked at each other, and they all understood the reason why Emperor Chongzhen did this. This was to keep the Independent Commission Against Corruption firmly in their hands!
In this way, Your Majesty will have the leverage of officials in the DPRK and China, and no one will dare to despise Your Majesty!