When Cai Que saw the manuscript sent by the editor for approval, he realized that he had misunderstood Lu Jia's question.
"Notice of the Private Conferment and Acceptance of Political Positions by Member of the Council of Ministers Wang Anshi"... Manuscript to impeach Wang Anshi for privately making a wish to the courtiers, promising to grant the posts of three envoys and incorporate them into the political affairs...
The manuscript is signed, but who can know the authenticity of the name? Besides, it is not the responsibility of the internal reference to identify the authenticity of the bullets, but the responsibility of the inspector.
To publish? Or not to publish? The moment Cai Que got the manuscript, he already understood what was going on. If Lu Jiawen hadn't written this impeachment article, he would have dared to resign.
"The internal reference is the former imperial censor's remonstrance, which is the channel for delivering memorials on behalf of ministers. Even if the imperial court impeached an official, it has not stopped it. So what about the cabinet? Let's publish it normally!"
Regardless of the considerations, he had to publish this article.
In terms of responsibilities, this is the responsibility of Internal Reference. Judging from Cai Que's current situation, he needs such a manuscript even more.
In his early years, he was recommended by Han Jiang, appointed by Han Wei, and truly became a high-ranking official in the imperial court because he caught Wang Anshi's trend of promoting new laws. In other words, he, Cai Que, is able to sit down and discuss politics today, mostly because of Wang Anshi's favor.
And his position...~Deputy Chief Inspector, Chief Editor of Internal Affairs, this is a position that should not have cronies.
Perhaps Lu Jiawen also understood that he needed such a bullet to prove that he was qualified for this position.
It is a very serious crime to confer an official position in the imperial court privately and still hold a political seat.
However, when Zhao Xi saw the manuscript published in the internal reference publication, he first thought: Who is causing trouble again?
"Guan family, are you going to check Wang Jiefu's bullets?"
According to the Supervision Regulations, official approval is required for investigations at the political level. What's more, Wang Anshi has been nominated by the officials as a cabinet member.
After Fan Chunren saw the internal reference bullet, he immediately came to ask the officials for instructions.
"Let's investigate. As long as there are bullets and ammunition, we should investigate. Just pay attention to the scope of the investigation and control the impact."
"In addition, you should notify the internal reference and ask them to learn about the confidentiality laws. At the same time, verify the author as well!"
The investigation must be carried out, otherwise the supervision of the Yamen will become just a decoration.
It's just that Zhao Xi feels very unhappy about this article. He can't describe how he feels. He just feels that the timing of this article...
The reform of the official system and the three-level decision-making system were announced to the world, but Zhao Xi thought that it should not be so silent. If such a big thing was thrown out, there would be no sound in the whole court, or the ministers would all become saints, or else
Isn't it just the ministers and workers who signed up for the regiment?
Therefore, Zhao Xi believes that the supervisory office should be busy at this time, and the internal reference should have bullets.
Now, the cabinet has submitted candidates for political positions. If there is no response, it is estimated that the next step will be to enter the agenda agreed by the cabinet.
At this time, suddenly there was a bombshell, and the cabinet was directly impeached...
"Where is the Second Prince now?"
Fan Chunren left, and Zhao Xi asked Wang Zhongzheng what he said inexplicably.
"For the record, the second prince is currently staying in Jinghu..."
Jing Lake? Is there any idea of opening up the two lakes? It seems irrelevant.
When Zhao Xi was stunned, he was about to become a cabinet minister. Zhang Fangping took the lead and pushed away the internal supervisor. He didn't even give the internal supervisor time to give a briefing and rushed straight into the Qinzheng Hall.
"Will the government officials and internal reference to the impeachment of Wang Jiefu be investigated by the Supervisory Yamen?"
Zhang Fangping also gradually learned these new terms and felt they fit well.
"According to the supervision regulations, a case should be filed."
Knowing Zhang Fangping's temperament, Zhao Xi didn't find it offensive. Just Fu Bi's helpless look showed that this matter was also controversial in the cabinet. However, Wang Anshi was present, so he had to accompany Zhang Fangping to make a fuss.
"Officials, this matter cannot set a precedent! Court ministers are originally recommended by the Prime Minister and then decided by Your Majesty. Such a bullet is purely an impeachment of the entire court!"
"Officials, after the reform of the official system and the three-level decision-making system were announced to the world, political positions became vacant. We respect His Majesty's will and recommend ministers for political affairs. How can we recommend and accept them privately? If we are to be impeached and investigated, then
Where does the authority of the cabinet come from? How to implement the official will?"
"If this matter is investigated, it will inevitably create a trend of criticism and criticism in the court, thus delaying the implementation of the imperial edict! How is this different from the original court's preoccupation with rumors?"
Zhang Fangping looked very anxious. This person was indeed a bit rough and not so delicate.
"An Dao, one thing needs to be stated. While the Supervisory Yamen's investigation has not reached a conclusion, it will not affect any government affairs. In other words, as long as the Supervisory Yamen does not determine that Wang Jiefu has committed a crime for one day, then Wang Jiefu will need to bear the responsibility of the cabinet for one day."
"In addition, I have authorized the cabinet to recommend political positions. It cannot be regarded as a private grant or acceptance. However, the information is well-documented, there is a time, place, and person, and the content of the conversation is also accurate. This requires investigation."
"Recommendations are like nominations and are not certain. However, if a cabinet member makes a promise to a court official, this in itself is out of the scope of recommendation, and there is a suspicion of selling out one's official position."
"The King's Cabinet, what do you think should be done?"
Investigating Wang Anshi was not Zhao Xi's purpose at all. Zhao Xi's purpose was, first, to test whether the courtiers were in a group, and second, to find the person who wrote the bullet!
"Back to Your Majesty, I also believe that a thorough investigation should be carried out! Three days ago, Lu Jifu, Lu Wangzhi, Zeng Zixuan, and even Cai Chizheng and Zhang Zixuan all came to the house. The old minister also said that he would recommend Zeng Zixuan to be the third envoy."
"As for what was said in the bullet, the old minister guaranteed that Zeng Zixuan would be involved in political affairs, and suggested that Zeng Zixuan would only follow me when he took office. This is really absurd! I hope your Majesty will investigate thoroughly!"
Wang Anshi didn't speak impatiently, and it felt like he was impeaching Zhang Fangping rather than Wang Anshi.
It seems that Wang Anshi knows who is impeaching him?
Zhao Xi raised his head and looked at Fu Bi, who had a helpless expression. Then he looked at each other...~Why does Lu Gongbi seem to understand so well?
Isn't that right? Zhao Xi seemed to be enlightened. I wonder if Wang Anshi has the consciousness of a farmer.
"Your Majesty, Wang Jiefu suggested a thorough investigation because he was upright and came to the court to allow a thorough investigation. This is connivance and will cause chaos when the court implements various new laws!"
Zhang Fangping was straightforward, but he was not stupid. From Wang Anshi's plain tone, he felt that there were other stories in it.
But I still don't understand the officials' behavior of allowing the supervisory office to conduct thorough investigations.
The imperial court has conducted a thorough investigation. Doesn't it mean that there is a possibility of Wang Jiefu's secret exchange? Shouldn't Wang Jiefu go home to wait for help? Then a series of things will stop.
The key point is that once Wang Jiefu is investigated, ministers who have not benefited from this major adjustment will inevitably use this rogue method to prevent the imperial court from carrying out official reform. This is what he is worried about.
Zhang Fangping's thinking is still in the same state as when the late emperor was in power...~
"An Dao, it's okay! The supervisory yamen is different from the court system, and whether the investigation is carried out has nothing to do with the officials' performance of their duties."