Wang Pengju was willing to help Song Zheng, but he felt that Song Zheng should have more respect for his predecessors, such as paying tribute to three to five hundred jars of three thousand-year-old wine.
Song Zheng returned the money and cut the price to sixty yuan. After giving it away, Mr. Song's old vintage spirit wine was not much left. Mr. Song's thoughts have also changed now, and he is thinking about where to make up for this loss.
After all, I am now the most powerful official in Hongwu.
He stayed and gave Wang Pengju a meal.
Wang Pengju said that the Daqin Posthouse had limited funds every year, so it could only serve him four dishes and one soup, plus a ladle of rice. But Song Zheng elevated the matter to the height of the relationship between the two countries and forcefully forced Wang Pengju to treat him to this simple meal.
It has risen to the level of a "state banquet".
Xiao Sanshan was on the sidelines, watching the old and young people competing, and kept snickering.
After drinking and eating, Mr. Song went back leisurely with a full belly. Wang Pengju gritted his teeth and cursed "little melon skin", which is the loving name of the Qin people for the younger generation, and reported to the Emperor of Qin that he worked hard.
He persuaded the emperor that the overall situation was of paramount importance and that he should help Hongwu hold off the Han Dynasty at this time, not only for Hong Wu but also for the sake of the Han Dynasty.
Wang Pengju also saw that Song Zheng could always create some miracles. There was indeed his own factor in this, but he vaguely felt that Song Zheng had some great opportunities. Even if the big man could win, it would definitely be a tragic victory. For him,
The future of the human race is very unfavorable.
The Emperor of Qin carefully asked Xiao Sanshan for his opinion, and then nodded in agreement.
When Song Zheng returned to the Yamen, Shang Yunguang came over after hearing the news and discussed with him how to revive Hongwu.
Now the only force in Hongwu is Song Zheng. At this time of national crisis, the most taboo thing is the internal struggle for power. Speaking out can be beneficial.
Song Zheng talked about some of his ideas, and there were some arrangements hidden in them. We can't see them now, but if we continue to implement them, the future will be the "ideal" he once told Hui Yi Gong.
In his plan, if the emperor is too unbearable, he will replace the emperor with Prince Qianhe. But before Prince Qianhe ascends the throne, he must thoroughly promote these arrangements.
Although Shang Yunguang is an old minister and is very familiar with government affairs, what Song Zheng said is too far-reaching and he can't see any clues. He only feels that these plans of Master Song have a profound impact on Hongwu and are of great benefit.
, but it seems that the power of himself or Long Yiwei will be weakened sooner or later.
He wanted to remind him, but after thinking about it, he didn't say much. He wrote it down according to Master Song's instructions, and the emperor could promote it after he went to court tomorrow.
After sending Shang Yunguang away, Song Zheng thought for a while and said outside: "Send someone to inform Mr. Xiao that I am going to visit him."
Xiao Zhen now lives in Zhaixing Building.
When Song Zheng arrived, he couldn't help but joked: "Master Xiao is not very popular in Zhaixing Tower."
Xiao Zhen groaned angrily. He felt quite lonely these days. The old monsters in Zhaixing Tower were all his old acquaintances, but these guys just kept themselves locked in the yard doing research all day long. What's wrong with that?
If you understand, go to Zhou Sheng.
Xiao Zhen wanted to find someone to drink wine and tea with him, but those old monsters slapped him in the face: "No time!"
He was very angry. Why was Zhou Sheng, a handsome young man, more popular than himself?
Hu Zhenguo has not been seen in the past few days. It is said that he ran to Jiangnan. The capital suffered a great disaster and Fengyue's livelihood was also destroyed. However, it is said that there were only a few famous oirans in Jiangnan.
Hu Zhenguo has been drooling with envy that Master Song Zheng has two famous courtesans as maids. He wants to go to Jiangnan and bring back some courtesans.
Fan Zhenguo chased after the girl Hu Zhenguo brought back from his Fan family. Although it was no longer known which generation of his descendants she was, Fan Zhenguo couldn't just watch him abandon his descendants.
"Master Song has so many things to do, why do you have time to see me?" Xiao Zhen asked with a hum, and Song Zheng smiled and said, "There are some things I want to discuss with you."
"Let's talk." He opened his mouth and poured a cup of tea for Song Zheng. Song Zheng picked it up, took a sip and then put it down, sighing: "Master Xiao is really used to being served by others. You brewed this tea yourself... It's true.
I can’t drink it.”
Xiao Zhen was about to have an attack, and Song Zheng hurriedly shouted: "Miss Liu, thank you for your hard work."
Liu Chengfei came in and personally boiled water and made tea for them.
Xiao Zhen had no choice but to give him face and suppress his anger, but his eyes stared at him, obviously not intending to let it go.
Song Zheng drank tea and said: "I'm here to invite you to come out. Now the Longyiwei family is the only one in Hongwu. You should understand that this is very disadvantageous. I don't think there will be any trouble in the capital, but the place
I’m afraid there will inevitably be some criminals.”
Xiao Zhen nodded, and couldn't help but think in his heart: It tastes much better than what I brewed myself.
"I want to abolish the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, and establish a separate Supervisory Yuan to form its own system. The Supervisory Yuan is responsible for all criminal cases in the world. Regardless of civilians, nobles or royal families, all should be under the responsibility of the Procuratorate.
In addition, there is also a Criminal Court, which has the same level as the Supervisory Yuan. The main hall is located in the capital, and there are three levels of branch halls in the local area.
A case should be investigated thoroughly by the Supervisory Yuan, and all evidence should be submitted to the Criminal Court for trial and conviction.
Since then, the investigation and trial of cases have been handled by the Supervisory Yuan and the Criminal Court, and local officials are no longer involved. The county magistrate can concentrate on managing civil affairs, and the days of going to the court to try cases are gone forever.
I would like to ask you to be the head of the Supervisory Yuan. I would like to hand over the Criminal Court to Mr. Ishihara River. He has been in Saibei for too long, and it is time for him to come back when the court is employing people."
Xiao Zhen frowned: "As a result, a large number of officials will be added, and the court's expenses will increase greatly."
Song Zheng said: "This is worth it."
After a pause, he continued: "And there are not that many new officials. Now the imperial government is bloated. You can first select suitable personnel from among them and build the framework of the two institutions. Then slowly absorb new ones."
manpower."
Xiao Zhen glanced at him and asked, "What about Long Yiwei? Are they within the jurisdiction of the Overwatch Council?"
Song Zheng said: "Here!"
"I will appease the brothers below. Long Yiwei is an unreasonable existence. It is time to withdraw from history!"
Xiao Zhen looked at him in surprise: "You..."
Song Zheng waved his hand: "Don't worry too much, sir. I will not give up my power for nothing. Of course, I have other plans for myself, but now is not the time to talk about this."
Xiao Zhen thought for a moment and nodded slowly: "Okay, I promise you."
Song Zheng smiled: "The whole system has many details. I will ask someone to send the copy over later. I also ask for your comments."
…
Far away in the north of Saibei, Shi Yuanhe and He Hu received transfer orders from the imperial court.
In the cold wind, Ishihara's gray hair was fluttering in the wind, and the majestic He Hu was by his side. The young and old stood tall and silent for a long time with mixed feelings in their hearts.
After a long time, Shi Yuanhe said generously: "Go back to the capital!"
"Go back to the capital." He Hu agreed, and the rough man grinned.
Shi Yuanhe looked in the direction of Tianhuo, and then looked back at the capital. There was some relief in his regret: he had not misjudged the person. When the young man left Saibei, he only expected a successor, and he was even worried.
With Hongwu's current situation, can he survive until he returns to the capital?
Unexpectedly, a few years later, he would organize the entire Hongwu Dynasty, defeat powerful enemies, and welcome himself as the "Xingyi Hall".
He was better at government affairs. Xiao Zhen still couldn't fully understand the role of the Criminal Court and the Supervisory Yuan, but he figured it out after thinking for a moment. The real power lies in his hands.
There was even a moment when he felt that he was "well-deserved". It seemed that he had received such a huge reward despite doing nothing.
"What a good boy." He praised in his heart.
He waved his hand and said to He Hu: "Go and inform everyone that I will be alone for a while."
"Yes." He Hu took the order and left, and soon there was a sound of joy in the entire camp. Shiyuanhe seemed to be infected by this joy, and a warm smile bloomed on his weather-beaten face.
…
After Shang Yunguang announced the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, various policies began to be implemented.
Not surprisingly, the biggest resistance came from within the Long Yi Guards. After all, this was an organization that was used to being domineering and domineering. Suddenly it wanted to put a layer of shackles around its neck, and those old Long Yi Guards immediately quit.
There are not many such people in the capital. After all, Song Zheng is still in charge. It is different in the local areas. Many local guards are filled with captains similar to veteran Youzi. They have been Longyi guards for generations, and they are born with the feeling that
, when we win, we should have exclusive power and dominate, so why should we impose restrictions on ourselves instead?
Song Zheng had already anticipated such a situation and sent trustworthy captains from the Ti camp in the capital in advance to monitor the suppression.
And he understood even more clearly that what Long Yiwei needed now was not a large number of scum mixed with good and bad, but an elite force.
It's just that these things cannot be accomplished overnight.
Half a month later, Ishihara Hehehu led the Fighting Beast Xiuqi back to the capital. Song Zheng and Xiao Zhen went ten miles out of the city to greet him. The three of them were a little sentimental when they saw each other, and their eyes were red.
Shi Yuanhe did not rest, and immediately began to prepare for the establishment of the Supervisory Yuan and the Criminal Court together with Xiao Zhen.
Song Zheng believed in their ability in these matters and would naturally not interfere. As for the various reactions from the court, the people, and Longyi Guards, he and Zhou Sheng had already prepared a complete set of countermeasures.
Within a few months, despite all kinds of opposition, doubts, and even an incident in which the emperor and foreign officials colluded to depose Song Zheng, his plan was finally implemented.
The Supervisory Yuan and the Criminal Court were established.
Six ministries became five ministries, and the system became somewhat deformed. Problems with unclear ownership often occurred, but Song Zheng did not take the next step immediately. This kind of thing cannot be rushed, and step by step is the best choice.
Seeing that winter was about to enter the capital, Song Zheng felt a little uneasy for some reason these days. When it was almost noon, he reviewed a few official documents, and suddenly heard the voice of His Excellency Hui Yi Gong: "Song Zheng
Chapter completed!