In the first year of Jiafeng, Liu Zhuo, Emperor Xiao of the Northern Han Dynasty, issued three imperial edicts to confer Prince Zhong Liu Ling as the King of Side by Side. Liu Ling declined three times. In September of the first year of Jiafeng, Liu Ling wrote to Emperor Xiao to resign from the post of general, and Emperor Xiao wrote.
The two characters are Zhu Pi.
Not allowed.
One month after Emperor Xiao ascended the throne, Liu Ling wrote a letter to rectify the government affairs. The memorial was tens of thousands of words, stating the pros and cons. Emperor Xiao Zhu approved: everything is in accordance with what you have written. From me onwards, I support the rectification.
On this day, go to the morning.
The Filial Emperor Liu Zhuo sat on the dragon chair and asked in a calm tone: "My dear friends, does anyone else have any objections to the policy proposed by Prince Zhong to rectify the situation of the court? But it doesn't matter."
After a while, Prime Minister Lu Sen stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something unclear."
Liu Zhuodao: "Old Prime Minister, please tell me. If you have any unclear questions, let Prince Zhong explain it to you in person."
Liu Ling stood at the left of the group of ministers and said with a smile: "I wonder what the prime minister doesn't understand?"
Lu Sen bowed and said: "Prince Zhong, I am offended by this old minister. Most of the rectification strategies put forward by Prince Zhong are fully agreed with by the old ministers. However, there is one thing that I don't fully understand, which is the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department."
Lu Sendao: "The government affairs of the imperial court are divided into six departments. The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the appointment and dismissal, examinations, honors and other matters of civil officials across the country; the Ministry of Households is in charge of national household registration, land, taxation, money and food, financial revenue and expenditure, etc.; the Ministry of Rites is in charge of
Etiquette, sacrifices, imperial examinations, schools and other matters; the Ministry of War is in charge of the selection of military attachés and military administration; the Ministry of Punishment is in charge of national judicial administration; the Ministry of Industry is in charge of various projects, craftsmen, farming, water conservancy, transportation and other matters.
However, the Military Aircraft Department does not know what specific rights it exercises, or what problems it can share with the court. Now that the six ministries are in full swing and share state affairs, it seems a bit puzzling to add another department to the court and place it above the six ministries. Besides, the addition
Each department needs to recruit a new group of officials. Although our Han Dynasty treasury is still full now, it is still a waste to increase the salary expenditure for nothing."
Although Lu Sen's tone was calm, the meaning behind his words was a bit disrespectful. With Liu Ling's current status in the Northern Han Dynasty, which is less than one person and more than tens of millions of people, who dares to question his proposed plan face to face? The civil and military capitals of the Manchu Dynasty
Not being a fool, it was obvious that Lu Sen was still very upset about the fact that Liu Ling sent troops to surround the Prime Minister's Mansion when Emperor Xiao ascended the throne.
But having said that, Lu Sen is the only one in the court who dares to question Liu Ling's proposal.
Liu Ling said with a smile: "Since Mr. Lu has asked this question, I will take this opportunity to explain in detail the role of the Military Aircraft Department to the Emperor and all of you."
Liu Ling cleared his throat and said: "The Military Aircraft Department is in charge of the military, and has both political and political powers. It has truly become the highest state organ in power. The Minister of Military Aircraft is summoned every day, and he does not follow orders every day. He appears in the palace. Wherever His Majesty's actions go.
The Military Aircraft Department is always under the direct control of His Majesty. In terms of power, the Military Aircraft Department is the highest state organ in power, but in form it is in the status of a temporary organization, unlike the formal yamen.
The place where the Military Aircraft Department works is not called a government office, only a duty room.
There are no specialized officers in the Military Aircraft Department. The candidates for the Military Aircraft Department are all part-time officers. Your Majesty can order them to leave the Military Aircraft Department and return to their original offices at any time. The Military Aircraft Minister has neither rank nor salary. There is no system for the appointment of the Military Aircraft Minister.
The regulations can be followed, and it is entirely due to His Majesty's free will. There are no institutional regulations for the duties of the Minister of Military and Aircraft. Everything is temporarily assigned by His Majesty, so the Minister of Military and Aircraft only acts according to the decree. It is only for narration and copying, and cannot
There is a little praise painted in it."
Due to the hard work of the past few days, Liu Ling's voice was a little hoarse but it reached everyone's ears clearly. As soon as he finished speaking, the smarter among the ministers already understood the true meaning of this military aircraft department!
The establishment of the Military Aircraft Department actually further concentrated military and political power in the hands of the emperor.
Liu Ling did not belong to this era. He naturally knew that the true concentration of imperial power was beneficial to the development of the Northern Han Dynasty. The Military Aircraft Department was a department that only appeared in the Qing Dynasty, and was the product of the development of the monarchy's centralization system at its peak. In his previous life, Liu Ling
He is well-read and naturally understands the convenience brought by the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department in the Qing Dynasty.
Moreover, the Military Aircraft Department of the Qing Dynasty also implemented strict filing and confidentiality regulations. All orders and film slips submitted today were stapled into a book, added on a daily basis, and replaced every month, which was called "clearing the files."
The folded pieces, returned by the cabinet and other offices and deposited in this office, are divided into a bunch every day and a pack every half month. The files are cleared quarterly, and the monthly folds and various storage requirements are put into the cabinet and handwritten by the person on duty.
Sealing is called "cabinet sealing". The Military Aircraft Department of the Qing Dynasty also had a special archives room, and full-time confidentiality personnel managed these files. As a result, the Military Aircraft Department's confidentiality work was done very well. The establishment of the Military Aircraft Department was a symbol of
Further strengthening the centralization of feudal monarchy
In this way, not only the military and political power was firmly in the hands of the emperor, but also military and state secrets were difficult to leak. Liu Ling's starting point for doing this was undoubtedly to help Xiao Emperor Liu Zhuo stabilize the court situation as soon as possible, and also for his own sake.
Liu Ling knew his second brother Liu Zhuo very well. Liu Zhuo was a very talented person, diligent and fair, and would surely become a wise king in the future.
After listening to Liu Ling's words, Lu Sen nodded and did not continue to question anything. He seemed to be understanding what Liu Ling said. All the civil and military officials in the court were silent, and some of them were thoughtful people who had already tasted Liu Ling.
The suggestion is powerful, and at the same time, I can smell the rapid development.
If it is true as Liu Ling said, although there is no substantive position in the Military Aircraft Department and there is no salary to be received, once entering the Military Aircraft Department, it means becoming the emperor's true confidant. Moreover, the directors of the Military Aircraft Department are:
Taking over the decision-making power of general affairs on behalf of the emperor would be an irresistible temptation for officials!
What an honor it is to exercise power on behalf of the emperor!
Liu Ling saw that Lu Sen was silent, so he scanned the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty and asked: "Sir, is there anyone else who doesn't understand anything about the establishment of a military aircraft office?"
Cao Zhi, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said, "I still have something unclear."
Liu Ling said: "Please speak."
Cao Zhidao: "As Prince Zhong said, those who enter the Military Aircraft Department are only selected for their talents regardless of their official position or merit. Does that mean that civilians can also enter the Military Aircraft Department? And court officials must also salute commoners? Doesn't this violate national laws and regulations?
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Liu Ling said: "Sir Cao, even if the person who enters the Military Aircraft Department is a commoner, if he can help the country's affairs, stabilize the foundation of our Han Dynasty, or even expand our territory, what's the harm in paying homage to him?"
Emperor Xiao Liu Zhuo stood up and said: "Prince Zhong said well, if it can help my country to be strong and prosperous forever, don't tell me, what's the problem even if I pay my respects to him?"
Liu Ling raised his robe and knelt down and said: "Long live my emperor, my emperor is wise!"
Cao Zhi was speechless and had to kneel down and join Liu Ling in shouting, "Long live our emperor, our emperor is wise. Even His Majesty the Emperor has expressed his stance. What else can he, the Minister of Rites, say?"
Emperor Xiao was in a very good mood, and after discussing state affairs for a while, he announced his resignation.
"Lao Jiu stays here. I've been hungry for a long time. Come and have dinner with me."
Liu Ling bowed and said: "I obey the order."
Behind the Zhengtai Hall is the Chengxian Hall, which is where the emperor rested before and after going to court. When Liu Ye was emperor, he had already scheduled two court meetings in the morning and evening every day, and Liu Zhuo even had food and accommodation after he ascended the throne.
They all moved to the Chengxian Hall, in order to facilitate court meetings and summon ministers to discuss matters alone at any time.
"Lao Jiu, I've been working hard on you lately."
Liu Zhuo personally put some vegetables into the bowl for Liu Ling. Liu Ling quickly stood up to thank him. Liu Zhuo put the chopsticks in his hands on the table and pretended to be angry: "There are only brothers here, no monarchs and ministers. If you are here
Open your mouth and shut up to thank Lord Long, don't blame me for not caring about brotherhood and directly sending you to the frontier with a decree."
Liu Ling said: "Today is different from the past. How dare Liu Ling forget that master and servant are inferior?"
Liu Zhuo pulled Liu Ling to sit on a chair and said, "I'm going to get really angry if you say this again. There are only two brothers here, you and me. There is no distinction between master and servant."
Liu Ling smiled and said, "Well, Lao Jiu, let's be a little bold."
Liu Zhuo laughed loudly and said: "This is my good brother, the frank and honest Nine that I am familiar with."
Liu Zhuo took a sip from his wine glass and asked casually, "Lao Jiu, are you twenty-three years old this year?"
Liu Ling said: "Second brother has a good memory and is exactly twenty-three years old."
Liu Zhuo put down his wine glass and sighed, as if something was bothering him. Liu Ling asked, "Second brother, what's bothering you?"
Liu Zhuo said with a guilty look on his face: "In the past, my father was seriously ill and was busy serving the people around him. These days, he is only busy with government affairs, but he has neglected your life-long affairs. Lao Jiu, you are already twenty-three years old.
It’s time to get married.”
Liu Ling said with a smile: "What do I think? Second brother doesn't have to worry about this. I'm used to being alone, but marrying a wife has some restrictions. It's not good, it's not good, it's very bad."
Liu Zhuo waved his hands and said: "You can't say that. You are a loyal prince. If you have not married a wife, the civil and military officials of the court will see it as a joke."
He clapped his hands, and a young eunuch stood respectfully beside Liu Ling holding something.
"have a look."
Liu Zhuo said.
Liu Ling doubtfully picked up the thing in the little eunuch's hand and looked at it. It was a piece of white silk, with a large palace, pavilions and pavilions painted on it, which was magnificent.
"Second brother, what is this?"
Liu Ling asked.
Liu Zhuo laughed and said: "This is a gift from my second brother. I ordered people to build Prince Zhong's Mansion on the north side of the capital. The mansion you live in now is too shabby. Not to mention others, my second brother felt uncomfortable after seeing it.
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Just when Liu Ling was about to speak, Liu Zhuo waved and said, "Don't refuse, this is not for you alone."
He smiled and said: "This is a wedding gift from my second brother."
Liu Ling was stunned and said in surprise: "Me? Wedding?"
Liu Zhuo said: "Exactly, the second brother plans to become a Yue Lao and arrange a big matchmaker."
He said with a smile: "Prime Minister Lu Sen has a young daughter named Yuzhu. She is twenty-eight years old, dignified and beautiful. When Lu Sen got this girl in middle age, he regarded her as a pearl and cherished her very much. If the second brother hadn't been the matchmaker himself, he would have only
I'm afraid that he won't be willing to marry off his precious daughter. I had someone take Lu Yuzhu into the palace a few days ago to have a look at her. It's very good. She is indeed a beauty of a generation. It doesn't disgrace your status, Lao Jiu."
Liu Ling was so frightened that she quickly stood up, lifted her robe and fell to her knees: "Your Majesty, please take back your life!" (To be continued)
