After the generals left, the emperor brought the civil servant leaders to the palace overnight, treated them with "great righteousness" and "moved them with affection", and finally reluctantly persuaded them to end the strike and return to work.
In fact, many of the civil servant leaders are very confused. Why did they make such a big noise and come back with such a wilted fart that neither makes any noise nor smells? Isn't it true that the thunder is loud and the raindrops are light? But now, they have already
Only Yang Shiqi followed suit, and when Yang Shiqi accepted it, no one objected.
After all the civil servants exited, the emperor left Yang Shiqi alone and recounted the story of summoning the nobles before. Yang Shiqi frowned and said: "The emperor should have made harsh demands when he came up, and then he could not do anything after arguing with them.
It is appropriate to make concessions." He looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "If you say this right from the start, it is likely to arouse Zhang Fu and others' vigilance."
"Indeed, it's not my fault..." Zhu Gaochi slapped his forehead in frustration and said, "Will it ruin our big event?"
"It doesn't matter. This is a conspiracy. As long as the emperor can withstand the pressure, there is nothing Zhang Fu and the others can do!" Yang Shiqi said in a deep voice.
"That's good, that's good..." Zhu Gaochi breathed a sigh of relief...
The next day, every noble house in the capital received a summons. The content was roughly: 'You are suspected of participating in the Changling murder incident. The Three Law Division, Jin Yiwei, and the Fifth Army Governor's Office will jointly review the case. Before being summoned,
, are not allowed to leave the capital, are not allowed to serve in the military, and are not allowed to go to court to participate in politics. Everything can continue as usual until proven innocent.'
All the nobles present at Changling that day, except Liu Sheng, received summonses. However, no one took them seriously. Most of the nobles were troublemakers. I don’t know how many summonses were received from the government.
Who would care about something that doesn't even have a specific date or target?
Zhang Fu was furious. He, Zhu Yong and others also received the summons. Four of the five military commanders became suspects. Naturally, they could no longer participate in the investigation. Only Liu Sheng was left, so naturally he became the only one.
representatives, but they are not our own people.
Zhang Fu and others thought that this was the trump card of the emperor and the civil servants. After some discussion, they decided to protest by refusing to go to court. Could it be that officials from the government dared to rush into the prince's mansion and take someone away?
This was actually Yang Shiqi's little trick to make up for the situation. He used a little trick to trick the nobles into staying behind closed doors. As a result, in the morning court two days later, only civil servants attended, and all the nobles were absent. In the eyes of Zhang Fu and others,
This is also a demonstration against the emperor...
If they really want to play conspiracy, who are Yang Shiqi's opponents with Zhang Fu's two swords? Up to this point, they are still blinded, and they don't know what their opponent's real plot is!
If they had known about it, they would not have missed today's court meeting even if they were killed. But having said that, even if they came today, they would be stopped by the officers and soldiers guarding the gate. According to convention, they cannot go to court until their innocence is proven...
As a result, the court meeting, with lightning speed, passed a series of resolutions to simplify the process of court meetings, reduce the number of court meetings, strengthen the status of the cabinet, and promulgated the decree of the court, completing the basic process of transferring power from the outer court to the inner court.
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In other words, after this court meeting, all major military and political affairs in the central and local areas must be reported to the cabinet first. The cabinet drafts opinions and then submits them to the emperor. If necessary, the emperor will convene the cabinet to discuss with relevant ministers and finally make a decision. Then the decision will be made.
Deliver it to all ministries, localities and government offices, and implement it without any mistakes.
In this way, the political discussion role of the court meeting disappears, leaving only the symbolic ceremonial role, so there is no need to be so frequent. It is held once every month during the New Year, as long as it has that meaning.
This can be said to be the biggest and most significant institutional reform since the founding of this dynasty, after Emperor Taizu abolished the prime minister and dismissed the Central Secretary. It directly placed the six ministries and provinces under the leadership of the cabinet. From then on, the six ministers and all the imperial ministers
Shidu is the subordinate of the Cabinet Grand Scholar, and the Cabinet Grand Scholar will also become the true teacher of hundreds of officials and the leader of the civil service!
Moreover, the transfer of political power from the outer court to the inner court greatly reduced the number of people participating in political affairs. This not only improved efficiency, but more importantly, excluded nobles from the political power. From then on, the emperor did not have to discuss any big or small matters with them.
, there is no need to even inform them. Only extremely big matters need to be mentioned at the twice-monthly court meetings, but that is just to inform and deal with the results. No matter what the nobles say, it will not change.
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Regarding this reform plan, the six ministers and the imperial censors are actually quite unhappy. After all, they were originally the leaders of the civil servants, but now they have to give up. But Yang Shiqi has suppressed them all and made them realize that they lead the civil servants.
At that time, the civil servant group was surrounded by mountains and had no leader. It was completely vulnerable in front of the nobles huddled together.
Now, both the imperial court and the civil service group have reached the most dangerous moment, and changes must be made. In addition, Yang Shiqi has the emperor's unwavering support, Jian Yi and others finally agreed to this plan...
After going to court, the news quickly reached the ears of Zhang Fu and others, and people with a little political savvy quickly realized that this was a power-grabbing operation aimed at nobles and nobles!
The British prince was furious and could no longer think of covering up. He immediately invited Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Yong, Xu Jingchang, Wang Tong and others to his residence. Also coming with the grandson was an unexpected person - Hu Hao, the Minister of War.
Hu Hao was Zhu Di's most trusted minister and was selected by the late emperor as the protector of His Highness Taisun. However, Zhu Zhanji was still being suppressed now, so he could only stand aside obediently. After the new emperor ascended the throne, he remembered his past merits and paid tribute to him.
Hu Hao was given the false title of Minister of the Ministry of War. He was also very sensible. He had always lived in seclusion and never made trouble or made people annoying. At this moment, he actually took the risk to come to the British government.
Zhang Fu invited Zhu Zhanji to take a seat and asked Hu Hao to sit next to his grandson. Hu Hao shook his head and refused, insisting on standing behind Zhu Zhanji. Zhang Fu had no choice but to let him go.
After everyone sat down, Zhang Fu glanced at every face solemnly and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, do you all know why I called you here today?"
"Hmm..." Zhong Xungui nodded one after another, and Zhu Yong said angrily: "What a fool, why do they make loud thunder but little rain? It turns out they have this hidden agenda!"
"The emperor is trying to force us to a dead end." Xu Jingchang has always respected his cousin, but at this moment he couldn't bear it and said: "They are quietly trying to exclude us dukes and marquises from the national affairs. Is it possible?
Do you really think we are made of mud?!" After speaking, Duke Ding's voice couldn't help but rise an octave higher.
"That's right!" Wang Tong also said angrily: "The emperor wants to completely abolish us! First he has the right to join the chain, then he has the military power, and in the end we have become soft persimmons that can be manipulated by others!"
"At that time, those civil servants won't take revenge on us desperately?" The honorable nobles used themselves to save others, and fell into boundless panic: "What if the family is destroyed, the wife is separated, and even if you want to be a dog, you can't be..."
"No! I absolutely cannot agree!" The more Zhu Yong thought about it, the more frightened he became. He slapped the table, stood up, and shouted loudly: "Let's go and reason with the emperor!"
"The deal is done, what do you think is the use?" Hu Hao, who was watching coldly, said quietly: "Besides, the emperor has made up his mind to deal with you, does Mr. Cheng Guo really want to hit the gun?"
"What the hell, what else can he do to me?" Zhu Yong puffed his beard and stared, full of dissatisfaction.
"Do you still think this is in Changling? Is it suppressed by the late emperor's righteousness?" Hu Hao looked at Zhu Yong coldly and said: "Wake up, the late emperor has been buried in peace. The emperor no longer has any scruples, so what if I depose you as a duke?
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"You!" Zhu Yong's eyes widened, but he sat down like a deflated rubber ball.
"Alas!" Wang Tong and others also knew that what Hu Hao said was the truth. Today is different from the past. Without the banner of the late emperor, it is impossible to capture the emperor. They couldn't help but look at Zhang Fu with some complaints.
, said in a muffled voice: "Back in Changling, we shouldn't have let him go so easily!"
"It's my fault..." Zhang Fu admitted his mistake sincerely: "When I saw so many people died, I felt that I had gone too far, and the emperor also gave in... Alas, I was still too much.
So naive!”
"What's the use of talking about this now?" Zhang Xi said to his brother: "Let's think about what to do next. Should we let someone put a rope around his neck and strangle him bit by bit, or should he fight his way out of the way?
Come?!"
Zhang Xi's arrogant words aroused the bloody spirit of the nobles, and they all shouted: "Of course I will fight for it! If a man dies and a bird looks up to the sky, he will not die for tens of millions of years!"
"What the second brother said makes sense. We can't just sit back and wait for death. Let's go against him!" Zhu Yongzhong slammed the table and said.
After listening to Zhu Yong's words, the British public glanced at the people in the room. Seeing that they all looked ferocious and showed no intention of retreating, Zhang Fu nodded with satisfaction. The heat has come, and the military spirit is available!
Seeing his eldest brother nodding, Zhang Xi smiled strangely and said, "What Lao Zhu said is good, but there is one thing he said wrong."
"Where?" Zhu Yong muttered.
"We, the princes granted by the late emperor, are the pillars of the country, and we cannot rebel at any time!" Zhang Min said with a smile.
"Having said that, the emperor is unruly and the country will not be the country. We can only correct the chaos and establish a new king!" Zhu Yong looked at Zhu Zhanji, his face turned red and said: "How can we let His Highness be the emperor?
What about rebellion? It should be said to be the second crisis of peace!"
"Hahaha! What a second Jingnan..." Zhang Xi burst out laughing, and the laughter stopped suddenly in the middle. Zhang Xi said seriously: "To tell the truth, we neither need to rebel nor Jingnan, because Your Highness
This is the successor designated by the late emperor!"
"What?" As soon as these words came out, it was shocking. The nobles had more or less heard about this matter, but when they heard Zhang Shi mentioned it in front of Zhu Zhanji, everyone still opened their mouths and stared.
Eyes, shocked beyond measure! Zhu Yong asked in a voiceless voice: "Is it true?"
"Of course it is true, as evidenced by the late emperor's edict!" Zhang Xi said in a deep voice.