After the big day, the officials took turns to perform duties.
In order, they are Zhongshu Menxia, Privy Council, Sansi Shi, Sinong Temple, Taijian, etc.
The officials said to the three Zhongshu Prime Ministers: "Yesterday Zhang Qing said that one generation has a system of generation. I think this statement is reasonable, but if it is spread, it will shock the world. All the ministers are shocked and doubtful, and the scholars, officials and common people do not know what to do."
"Every change in the imperial system has its reasons, its benefits and its losses. I have established the Zhou Dynasty, established officials with deeds, and established salaries with titles. All important matters, small and large, have their own explanations."
"I would like to use this as the origin of Dong Zheng and as the ancestor's narration of the Constitution."
The officials added and modified what Zhang Yue said at yesterday's celebration banquet.
Zhang Yue said that one generation has a generation system, but the officials thought it was too shocking and feared that the world would not be able to accept it for a while. He admired the Zhou system, so the reform of the official system should still be based on Zhou rituals.
The official's intention is obvious, he must personally take charge of reforming the official system.
Only names and weapons cannot be taught to people. In view of the reform in Xining years, Wang Anshi took the lead and the prime minister had too much power. Now he must take the reform of the official system into his hands.
The official glanced at Zhang Yue, but saw that he was not unhappy at all and just said "Your Majesty is wise."
Cai Que glanced at Zhang Yue, who was standing in front of him, and wondered why he was getting closer and closer to Wang Gui.
The officials were overjoyed when they saw that Zhang Yue did not object, and continued: "Although this dynasty has the name of three provinces, it does not have the reality of three provinces. All power is exercised by Zhongshu's sect."
When the official said this, Wang Gui, Zhang Yue and Cai Que all felt shocked at the same time.
The official said: "The restructuring should be carried out from top to bottom. I intend to restore the three-province system of the Tang Dynasty. The Zhongshu Province will take the decree, the Menxia Province will review it, the Shangshu Province will implement it, and the three provinces will work in separate groups."
"The Shangshu Province does not have a Shangshu Order according to the Tang system. Instead, the left and right servants are prime ministers, and they are divided into sub-prime ministers. The prime ministers and sub-ministers each serve as governors of the two provinces under Zhongshu's sect."
Hearing this sentence, Zhang Yue knew that the officials were trying to weaken the power of the prime minister.
Originally, the three provinces were in name only, and all power belonged to Zhongshu.
Now the Zhongshu Gate has been split into two provinces, which means that the power of the state has been divided into two to check and balance each other.
Originally, the posts of bachelor of Zhaowenguan, supervising the history of the country, and bachelor of Jixianden were to confirm the prime minister and the last prime minister. Now they have been changed to Shangshu Zuopushe, Zuopushe is the prime minister, and right pushe is the Yaxian.
Mutually.
The official said: "The assistant minister of Zhongshu and the minister of the minister will replace the minister of political affairs and become the deputy prime minister. I have not thought about this matter in detail. I will first ask the three Qing family's intentions."
To be fair, both Wang Gui and Cai Que were unwilling in their hearts.
In the past, Zhongshu's sect implemented a group system. Although everyone had internal conflicts, they were generally doing well, and some things were covered up by each other.
But once they are divided into two, they will tear each other down.
However, the one who suffered the most was Cai Que, but Cai Que was promoted to Zhongshu by officials, so it was impossible to oppose him.
As for Wang Gui, he thought about it and felt that Zhang Yue would definitely object, so he said: "I have no objection."
After listening to Wang Gui's words, the official looked at Zhang Yue with satisfaction, but Zhang Yue didn't hesitate at all and said without hesitation: "I have no objection."
Zhang Yue's statement made Wang Gui smile bitterly.
Now Wang Gui and Zhang Yue have expressed their stance, not to mention Cai Que. It turns out that Wang Gui pointed at Zhang Yue to fight, but Zhang Yue suddenly stopped fighting.
The official also felt that it was unexpected. He originally thought that this matter would be opposed, but he did not expect that it would pass so smoothly, and he was suddenly overjoyed.
The official said: "In this attack on Dangxiang, Lanzhou defeated the enemy and killed the Prime Minister Liang Yi. Zhongshu's planning was very important, so I decided to add two ministers as bachelors of Zhaowenguan and supervise the compilation of national history.
After the restructuring, there will be differences between the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister."
The officials said that from now on, Wang Gui would be Shangshu Zuopushe, and Zhang Yue would be Shangshu right Pushe, so it was decided.
With the great victory in Lanzhou, Zhang Yue seemed to be trying to shun Wang Gui, but after the Prime Minister and the Second Chancellor were separated, Wang Gui thought that whether he was Zhongshu or his subordinates, he could hold on to his basic position, so he immediately said happily: "I thank you.
His Majesty."
Zhang Yue said the same thing.
Wang Gui said: "Your Majesty, since the Ministry of Secretariat is restored, should we abolish the Privy Council and transfer the power to the Ministry of War? This can also avoid duplication of positions."
The Ministry of War belongs to the Shangshu Province. If the Privy Council is transferred to the Shangshu Province, then there will be no loss in the power of the Prime Minister.
Zhang Yue laughed secretly in his heart after hearing this, Wang Gui, you still know how to fight, but you will definitely not get what you want.
Guozhen officials said: "Our ancestors did not attribute military power to Yousi, but established a Privy Council to control it. This is justified and there is no need to abolish it."
Wang Gui argued: "However, part of the power of the Privy Council can be reduced to the Ministry of War."
The official said: "As agreed."
When Wang Gui saw that he had fought hard, he withdrew.
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Zhongshu's three-phase memorial was later released, and the two prime ministers of the Privy Council, Feng Jing and Xue Xiang, entered the memorial.
When Xue Xiang passed in front of Zhang Yue, he bowed respectfully, objecting to Wang Gui. Cai was not so respectful.
Wang Gui felt very unhappy after seeing it.
Zhang Yue nodded and left, walking outside the palace. Wang Gui suddenly stamped his feet, turned around and said, "Why didn't Jixian say anything today? Could it be that he and the emperor had a tacit understanding not to tell the two of us."
Wang Gui accused Zhang Yue of having a tacit understanding with the officials and not telling Wang Gui and Cai Que.
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Zhang Yue said with a smile: "The history museum is full of talent, but I don't know about this. I do have the intention of restructuring, but I will not undermine myself no matter what."
Zhang Yue was telling the truth. What he meant to report to the officials was to centralize power, and to concentrate power upwards, naturally concentrating it on the power of the monarch and the prime minister.
Unexpectedly, the official's knife struck Zhongshu's body first, concentrating the power of the prime minister on the power of the king.
"Then why didn't Jixian say anything today?"
Zhang Yue thought to himself, "You didn't say anything first, but came to blame me instead. You are higher in rank than me and don't fight. You expect me to fight with the officials all day long."
That's right, in the past it was me who fought, and you stood behind and watched the show. Today I won't be the one to show off, is that okay?
Zhang Yue thought for a while and said: "The Haojiao History Museum knows that if it is changed to the three-province system, His Majesty will order the History Museum to be the Zhongshu Ling. I am afraid that if I object, won't it ruin His Majesty's good intentions towards the History Museum?"
The chief of Zhongshu Province is Zhongshu Ling.
After hearing what Zhang Yue meant, Wang Gui's face softened slightly and he said: "The servant is the official secretary of the Central Committee, and the Duke is the servant of the Central Government."
Zhang Yue said hurriedly: "My disciples dare not compare with the history museum."
Shizhong is the highest official of the Menxia Province. Zhang Yue's words are a double entendre. He not only means that his position in the Menxia Province is not as powerful as that of Zhongshu Province, but also he continues to regard himself as Wang Gui's student.
If Zhang Yue had a good relationship with Wang Gui, he would not dare to claim to be his disciple. Otherwise, the officials would think that the two of them were in a den of snakes and rats.
It is precisely because the relationship between the two is not good that Zhang Yue said this.
Wang Gui is now raking in a lot of money. Although Zhang Yue has vague control of the real power, he is dealing with urgent and difficult tasks that are easy to get in trouble. As long as the opponent can't push him hard in terms of position, Wang Gui doesn't think Zhang Yue is going too far.
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Zhang Yue still knows the rules and is quite sincere and kind to others, unlike Cai Que who almost has the word "ambitious" written on his face.
After dealing with Wang Gui and the others, he returned to Zhongshu. On the way, Zhang Yue sighed deeply at the prosperity of the imperial power.
During the reign of Wang Anshi, the prime minister's power could still compete with the imperial power, but now there is no room for competition.
Let's take the previous discussion as an example. If the officials wanted Cai Quewei to be involved in political affairs, they would have to discuss it with Zhang Yue and Wang Gui and bribe them with benefits in advance.
But now the officials first mention the reform of the official system, and then offer the title of Prime Minister and Second Chancellor as a reward.
In the past, officials bribed first and then made demands, but now they make demands first and then become rewards. This difference means that officials use their power to test things step by step and make further progress.
The methods used by officials to manipulate power were not only more skillful than those at the beginning of Xining, but even more skillful than those at the beginning of Yuanfeng.
Zhang Yue returned to Zhongshu, and a moment later, the edict to consecrate Wang Gui as a bachelor of Zhaowen Palace arrived.
This life is truly a grand event.
One day I heard that Wang Gui had moved together, and all the officials congratulated him.
Wang Gui had the brightest smile. For him, being promoted to Zhaowen was indeed what he wanted. He settled his worries and confirmed his identity as the head of the civil service.
He was also appointed as Shangshu Zuopushe and also as a minister. The minister was the standard minister. When Zhao Pu paid homage to the prime minister, he was awarded the title of minister.
Shangshu Zuopushe is second only to the Three Dukes, and he can be called "Gongxiang" if he goes one step higher.
As for those who are higher than the servants under the sect, they are the Shizhong and Zhongshuling. Han Qi was awarded the position of Shizhong for his contribution to setting the cauldron. In addition, there is Wen Yanbo, but these are generally not given lightly.
Zhang Yue's previous Zhongshu Ling, which complimented Wang Gui, also had the title of prime minister, but it was never awarded to a real prime minister.
Wang Gui also granted an additional 1,000 households in the city, and granted 400 households a real seal.
Because the system has not yet been restructured, the ministers in the three provinces, the minister in the middle school, the minister under the door, and the servants in the left and right of the minister are all given to the prime minister as their own officials and concurrent titles.
It is estimated that it will be out of print from now on. After Wang Gui, the official position was restructured, and the ministers and ministers will become actual duties, and Zhao Wenxiang will also become the last song.
In fact, it doesn't end until the ministers of civil affairs arrive at Zhao Wenxiang, and everything after that sounds good.
However, Wang Gui still pays attention to his historical status. Compared with the prime ministers who were also Zhaowen Prime Ministers in previous dynasties, he would still be less dignified without the concurrent title of Minister.
The emperor reduced the power of Zhongshu's subordinates, and Wang Gui replaced them with Zhao Wenxiang and his subordinates.
The officials congratulated each other one after another, but the officials did not leave after congratulating Wang Gui. Instead, they stayed and sat, looking at Zhang Yue who was sitting next to Wang Gui and chatting with Shi Deyi from time to time.
Shi Deyi, who had just come to announce the decree to Wang Gui, looked particularly respectful when facing Zhang Yue and worked hard to get close to him. The officials smiled slightly and knew it well.
After a while, the official reported that another edict had arrived.
The one who came to announce the decree was Song Yongchen.
The officials who heard Song Yongchen's arrival looked like they had expected it, and they all put down their teacups and stood up from their seats.
As Zhang Yue Wang Gui came out to greet him.
When Song Yongchen saw Zhang Yue, he nodded with a smile, and immediately held the imperial edict and preached to all the officials: "The meritorious official who promoted loyalty and assistant management is Dr. Guanglu, the chief inspector of the school, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, the minister of Tongzhongshu Pingzhangshi, and the bachelor of Jixian Palace.
, the founding father of Jian'an County, with four thousand households in the city, and one thousand four hundred households in Zhangyue."
"Specially granted the title of Minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, Supervisor of the compilation of national history and translation of scriptures and envoys of Wenwen, with the title of granting an additional 1,000 households, and granting 400 households a real grant."