Han Jiang and Wang Anshi sat on the left and right in front of the official family. Now they are the pioneers of the official reform.
In particular, Han Jiang helped him solve the biggest hidden danger by reducing the imperial army.
Now Han Jiang proposes to establish the Western Court of Judges to take away the 62 powers that originally belonged to the Privy Council, including the most important powers granted by military commanders above the ambassador level.
"In the past, the Privy Council's annotations and conferments on ministers were unqualified, so that the officials would raise and lower their hands, so that there was no order of precedence, which eventually led to many diseases. However, when the officials conferred power on their hands, military ministers would even kowtow when they saw it.
When great generals are so humiliated at the hands of subordinates, how can we expect them to serve the country and kill the enemy with all their loyalty?"
The officials were convinced after hearing this.
Han Jiang first helped him deal with the redundant troops of the Forbidden Army, and then started to select generals.
When conferring military generals to officials, follow the same rules and regulations as civil servants, and establish a standard and a procedure to prevent anyone from tampering with it.
At least the promotion of generals does not depend on people's faces. The country humiliates the generals so much. How can we expect them to work hard for the country to fight against the Khitans and destroy Xixia?
"After the establishment of the West Court of Inquisitors, the selection of officials above the rank of ambassador will be assigned to the West Court of Judges, while the Third Class Court will be responsible for the selection of military attachés below the rank of envoy."
"The Privy Council delegates the standing affairs to the West Court of the Advocate, so that the ministers can focus on political affairs."
After Han Jiang played, the officials asked Wang Anshi: "What does Wang Qing think?"
Wang Anshi said: "Previously, Zhongshu was able to delegate the selection of magistrates from the Tang Dynasty to the Juguan Yuan. Why can't the military selection be eliminated? This is just to save the details, but we can discuss the general outline. I think it is feasible!"
Before, half of the prefectures in the world belonged to the political affairs department and the other half belonged to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. After Wang Anshi took office, he gave all these powers to the judicial court. Therefore, he was opposed by Zeng Gongliang. Wang Anshi took charge of the provincial details.
In the end, Wang Anshi won the rebuttal with the sentence "On the Main Body".
The official nodded, and at the same time he saw the fleas on Wang Anshi's hair and couldn't help but think, the so-called saving on details can only be discussed in general. Is this the reason why you don't like to take a bath?
When the officials met Han Jiang, Wang Anshi agreed and said: "I have changed my tune in accordance with the opinions of the two ministers. How can we discuss it with the two prime ministers?"
Han Jiang knew that conflicts with Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongbi were inevitable, but when he was the deputy privy envoy and abolished the imperial army, he and the two were at odds with each other.
Han Jiang could not tell the truth because of the conflicting opinions and the officials wanted to keep Wen Yanbo. Lu Gongbi restricted Wang Anshi and himself in the court. Although Wen Yanbo kept asking him to go out, the officials would not let him go.
Han Jiang said: "As long as the Western Courtyard of the Inquisitors and the Third Class Courtyard are still under the Privy Council, there will be no objections now."
The officials were confused but agreed.
From the immunity from service law, to the trial of the Western Court and the abolition of the imperial army, Han Jiang has been trying to achieve it, but because the power of the previous reforms was too small, he could not succeed in any of them.
Now with Wang Anshi, his political ideas have been realized one by one, and he has accumulated a lot of political reputation. From being an official to participating in political affairs, the Han family's reputation has also become higher because of him.
Wang Anshi and Han Jiang discussed several matters with the officials. Finally, the officials said: "In addition to paying homage to Zhang Heng, Zhang Yue will make the imperial edict for the sake of knowledge. What do the two officials think?"
Wang Anshi was a little unhappy when he heard this.
Wang Anshi was full of joy and anger, and his face showed happiness and displeasure. It was easy to see that he was not satisfied with the appointment of Zhang Yue and Zhang Heng.
However, this decision was made by the official himself, and Wang Anshi did not refute it, which finally left some face for the official.
However, in front of the officials, Wang Anshi still had a bad face and said in a low voice: "My intention is to let Zhang Yue serve as a foreign minister for two years, and then return to the court to give him the imperial edict.
Got it!"
At this time, Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Yue was born as the number one scholar, and he also held the third-level imperial examination. There is no other person in this dynasty who can achieve both in the imperial examination. If he is selected as a high-ranking scholar in literature, it is not a problem.
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"I know that those who make imperial edicts are those who draft imperial edicts. They are not allowed to have experience in foreign affairs. They can write well. Since it is the word "power", it actually chills people's hearts."
The officials were a little amused when they heard what Han Jiang said, but they nodded slightly. Han Jiang made sense. It was enough to draft the imperial edict with good writing skills. Why did he have to add external experience?
Han Jiang did not dare to speak for Zhang Yue before, but now that the official spoke up, he argued with Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi said: "It is true that Zhang Yue is a pillar of talent, but the more talented he is, the more he has to go through training. The prime minister must start from the state, and the general must be sent to the army. This is what Han Feizi said, and it is also the ancestor.
The method is the system of training officials in the political hall."
Han Jiangdao: "It is true to participate in politics, but the experience of foreign appointment does not necessarily occur before the conferral of knowledge and imperial examination, but also after the imperial examination. Besides, it is understandable that extraordinary talents should receive extraordinary treatment."
Wang Anshi heard this and said: "Since you said that, I have no objection."
When the officials saw that Wang Anshi and Han Jiang had reached a consensus, they smiled and said: "Since the two Qings agree, I am very pleased! So I will present the inscription to Sherenyuan!"
Han Jiang stood up overjoyed and said: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty."
The official smiled slightly and asked, "Where does happiness come from?"
Han Jiang said excitedly: "After Su Yijian learned about the imperial edict at the age of twenty-six, there has been no second person. Now Zhang Yue has succeeded him, which can be called a prosperous allusion."
But the official shook his head and said, "Don't give me the example of Su Yijian. Su Yijian was dismissed from politics because of excessive drinking and died in depression. I don't want Zhang Yue to be like this."
Han Jiang heard this and said, "Throughout the ages, kings have shown great love to their ministers, and there is nothing like this."
Han Jiang glanced at Wang Anshi. His expression was still the same as before, and he was still a little concerned about Zhang Yue's appointment as Zhizhigao.
In the courtyard of the house.
Currently, Cai Yanqing is on duty at Zhishe Renyuan.
The imperial edict of Cai Yanqing's Zhishe Renyuan was drafted by Li Dali when he left.
This is also the process of alternation between old and new.
Li Dalin had been dismissed from office at that time, but he suddenly discovered a problem, that is, the imperial edict of the new Zhishe Renyuan had not yet been written.
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At this moment, there is a vacancy in Sherenyuan, and no one has written a book. Who will recognize Cai Yanqing as the direct one in Sherenyuan?
Don't look at it just to make the imperial edict, so there is no need for so much red tape. But this kind of thing cannot be careless at all.
For example, the edict of the emperor of the Song Dynasty must be countersigned by the prime minister before it can take effect. Historically, Zhao Kuangyin worshiped Zhao Pu as prime minister. It happened that several prime ministers in Zhongshu Province had resigned three days ago. Zhao Pu had not yet become prime minister. Who would come during this period of time?
Countersign an edict?
Don't think this is a detail issue, but it went through a lot of debate.
Finally, Zhao Kuangyi, who was informed about the affairs of Tongping Zhang and the governor of Kaifeng, came to countersign. Only then did Zhao Pu truly pay homage to the prime minister.
So before Li Dalin was dismissed, he finally asked him to come back urgently and draft the imperial edict for Cai Yanqing's Zhishe Renyuan before he could leave.
Now, when Cai Yanqing came to the hospital, he was also very hesitant. All the officials admired Sanshe for his life. If the emperor once again issued an edict to make Li Ding the censor, what should he do?
If you accept it, you will be infamy for eternity; if you don't, your future will be ruined.
When Cai Yanqing was in a dilemma, he suddenly received the emperor's word.
Cai Yanqing saw that it was Zhang Yue, and Zhang Hengzhi made the imperial edict!
When Cai Yanqing saw the joy in his heart, he also felt a little uncomfortable at the same time.
Fortunately, someone finally took the blame, but unfortunately, Zhang Yue and Zhang Heng had higher official positions than him.
But Cai Yanqing thought about it and realized that the two of them knew that the imperial edict was well deserved. Besides, it was not the time to care about these things now, so they immediately wrote and drafted the imperial edict.
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At this moment, in the Lu family's house.
Lu Jiawen was looking at his uncle Lu Gongbi.
Lu Jiawen's grandfather was Lu Gongchuo, the eldest son of Lu Yijian, and the elder brother of Lu Gongbi and Lu Gongzu.
Lu Gongbi was the privy envoy and the highest-ranking person in the Lu family after Lu Yijian. Lu Jiawen was a little uneasy in front of him.
The two were silent for a while. Lu Gongbi took a memorial from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Jia. He said, "This is my plan to impeach Wang Anshi in a few days. Please read it carefully and keep every word in your heart."
Lu Jia asked, stunned and said: "Uncle, my grandnephew doesn't understand your intention. What do you want your grandnephew to do?"
Lu Gongbi said in an ordinary tone: "Your third uncle (written by Lu Gong) was dismissed from the post of Censor Zhongcheng by Wang Anshi, and I also heard the news that Wang Anshi and Han Jiang discussed setting up the West Court of Judges to take away the power of the Privy Council to annotate generals.
, I cannot sit idly by and ignore this matter, otherwise I will fight Wang Anshi to the death."
"So I want you to memorize it well and then tell Wang Anshi every word."
"Uncle wants your grandnephew to betray you?"
Lu Gongbi nodded and said: "That's right. Later I will pretend not to know about this, remove you from the family tree, and classify you as a family traitor. You will never be a descendant of my Lu family! But you will also be prosperous and wealthy because of this, and you may not be there in the future.
Below me."
Lu Jiawen heard this and said, "My uncle is sure that he will lose, and then he wants our Lu family to follow the example of the Han family and produce someone who agrees with the new law?"
Lu Gongbi nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that you understand without me saying more. Our Lu family is not afraid of Wang Anshi, but the officials. It seems that Sima Junshi and the others are against Wang Anshi. If things don't go as planned, it will be a big deal."
Resign and leave."
"But our Lu family can't resign, and the Han family can't resign, so there must be one person in our family who is in the same boat as the official family! After thinking about it, I think you are the most suitable one. You are a Jinshi and a
We, the children of the Lu family, if you go and seek refuge with Wang Anshi, he will definitely not treat you badly."
"As for my memorial, it is your surrender to Wang Anshi! But no one in the Lu family knows about it except me. You will also be expelled from my Lu family forever. Are you willing?"
After hearing Lu Gongbi's words, Lu Jiawen's eyes burst into tears and he broke down in tears.
Lu Gongbi looked at him and said: "This is still too difficult for you, forget it."
After saying this, Lu Gongbi was about to take the memorial away, but he saw Lu Jiawen's hand already on the other corner of the memorial.
Lu Jiawen wiped away the tears on his face and said: "Uncle, in fact, I don't care at all whether the law is changed or not. What I want is that our Lu family can survive in the court for generations."
"As long as I can do it for the Lu family, I will do it!"
Lu Gongbi nodded and said: "I didn't misjudge the person, go ahead!"
"Yes, uncle!" Lu Jiawen's eyes showed determination.