Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 444 Emperor's mind

Posthumous title, this is very special in itself, it can be said to be the official conclusion of a person, so naturally it can't be sloppy.

What's more, many civil servants now feel like they have been beaten to death, and they also feel that they have seen an opportunity to improve their status.These literati have been neglected for too long, and they can't wait to regain their 'rightful status'.

Leaving aside other dynasties, the status of civil servants is not necessarily so high.It's just that after such a dynasty as the Song Dynasty, the spirits of civil servants soared to the limit all of a sudden.In the Song Dynasty, that was the so-called paradise for scholar-bureaucrats!
Although the Yuan Dynasty did not seem to give some civil servants particularly high treatment, it was not bad overall.So far in the Ming Dynasty, the treatment of scholar-bureaucrats can be said to be the "bottom line" of all dynasties, and many people have "endured to the limit".

Therefore, Yang Jing's posthumous title is no longer a simple posthumous title of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, which is also the status and interests of the civil official group.

There were endless debates in the court, although many people wanted to "Wenzheng", this is also the best posthumous title among civil servants.At least in the Song Dynasty, a posthumous title like Wenzheng was the dream of countless civil servants.

Just to be honest, Yang Jing doesn't have such a qualification yet, this posthumous title is too heavy for him.

Civil servants are more concerned about this matter, but Wu Xun Group seems to be watching with cold eyes, which seems to have little to do with Wu Xun.There is really no need to force yourself on this matter.

What's more, some people think more, and feel that the emperor's posthumous title to Yang Jing with such a big fanfare is also a signal.

It seems to be improving the status of civil servants, but this is not a kind of beating on the Wu Xun Group.Civil and military balance, mutual checks and balances, this is the most ideal state in the eyes of the emperor.

In the Ming Dynasty, Wu Xun's status was too high.Even many people know that when a dynasty is first established, the status of Wu Xun must be relatively high.It's just that the current Daming really should consider suppressing Wu Xun a little bit.

This matter cannot be settled overnight. It is estimated that many people will have to make better preparations for Yang Jing's posthumous title after the court is disbanded this time.

What's more, Yang Jing died of illness. This is one of the six books, and it is the "peak" of civil servants.So at this time, even if there may be political differences, it is still necessary to pay homage at such a moment.

Who made the emperor seem to prefer Yang Jing, and he recognized Yang Jing's achievements.For such an important minister, the mourning after death is also indispensable.If these colleagues don't express anything, it will be embarrassing.

Zhu Yunying's mood after coming to court was more complicated. Yang Jing "died in his prime", and the death of such a capable minister was indeed a big loss for the court.

Walking slowly towards the Hall of Martial Arts, before entering the hall, Zhu Yunying noticed something unusual, and he also sped up his pace a little.

Zhu Yunying stepped into the Hall of Martial Heroes, and asked curiously, "Grandfather, why are you here?"

"When something like this happened in the court, we should come and take a look." Old Zhu put down the memorial in his hand, and said to Zhu Yunying, "I read the papers you approved, and you are quite lazy. These papers, approved It's also a bit vague."

Zhu Yunying immediately understood what Lao Zhu meant, it wasn't that Zhu Yunying reviewed the memorials just to fool things.It's just that in the past, Zhu Yunying was "no matter big or small", but now it is often enough to give some guidance instead of directly making a decision.

What's more, Lao Zhu's character, that is the real representative of everything in detail. Lao Zhu, who has a strong desire for control, is used to doing everything well by himself. Others only need to execute it, and don't need too much idea.

"Grandfather, it's not a good thing for us to do this." Zhu Yunying turned out a memorial and said, "Look, the people below are afraid to make decisions when they encounter something. This memorial goes back and forth, and it will take days if it is faster. , A few months later, when we made a decision, it was too late."

Old Zhu snorted coldly, and said, "If the people below don't have this ability, then it's a waste of the court's salary."

Zhu Yunying also couldn't help laughing, some of Lao Zhu's thoughts are indeed difficult to change for a while, and there is really no need to change Lao Zhu's thoughts.

As for Zhu Yunying's thoughts, it may not be so correct in fact.He delegated power a little and gave some 'basic officials' autonomy.Many things are completely in the hands of the emperor, even in the center, which is not necessarily a good thing.

Decentralization still needs to be done, and what the imperial court needs to grasp is the overall situation.What the emperor needs to control should also be decision-making matters, not all major and minor matters, which obviously may not be a good thing.

Old Zhu didn't say anything more, although Zhu Yunying seemed a bit 'lazy', but Lao Zhu recognized Zhu Yunying's thoughts and ideas.It's okay for Zhu Yunying to do this, but if Lao Zhu was sitting on the dragon chair, he wouldn't be like this.

As long as Xiao Zhu is not fooling around, it is fine, not to mention Xiao Zhu has also experienced many years of experience.Lao Zhu was very relieved about the ability to control the court.Old Zhu is quite at ease about Xiao Zhu's ability to deal with things, and there is no need to worry so much at all.

"Yang Jing is gone, let's use that Baozhao first." Old Zhu said, "Baozhao is a good guy. We remember that he was a good job in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He wears hemp shoes, Known for its frugality."

Zhu Yunying laughed and said, "This man is clean and honest, which can be regarded as his integrity, so he can rest assured. It's just that our Minister of Criminal Affairs is the person who wants to do things. After all, the Ministry of Criminal Justice is in charge of the punishment of the world to praise the people. We still I think Yang Jing is better, but we can't care about life and death now."

Let's ride a donkey to find a horse, even the court of the Ming Dynasty can be regarded as full of talents, but not everyone can run a minister of the Ministry of punishment.This position is indeed a bit sensitive, and it is necessary to find someone who can carry the heavy responsibility.

Lao Zhu didn't care, and just said, "If you really want to find a Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, you have to come and find it. Whether it's Yang Jing or Bao Zhao, it's all brought together by us and your father. A few years ago, we also I didn't give you much chance to show mercy."

When Lao Zhu said this, Zhu Yunying naturally knew it better, and what Lao Zhu said was somewhat reasonable.

This can be regarded as the last tradition. Generally, before the new king ascends the throne, some important ministers are demoted or punished, and they wait for the new king to be called back to the court to entrust them with important tasks after the new king ascends the throne. This is the most common kind of favor. means.

It's just that it's different here in the Ming Dynasty. Old Zhu cleared up a large number of civil and military personnel early on. Those people basically have no chance of recovery. They are all dead, so there is no chance of recovery.

Furthermore, Lao Zhu's abdication caught many civil and military officials off guard. They did not expect that the founding king of the Ming Dynasty, the domineering and terrifying Hongwu Emperor, would leave the dragon chair without attachment.This matter, in fact, is still puzzling to many people, and some talk about it.

Zhu Yunying didn't need to be anxious either, she said with a smile, "We can wait a little longer, there was no Shangshu a few years ago, and the court was running very well!"

Lao Zhu, who was teased by his grandson again, gave Zhu Yunying an angry look. During the Hongwu Dynasty, there were often vacancies in the position of Shangshu, which was nothing more than normal.

What's more, although Bao Zhao is not Zhu Yunying's most satisfied candidate for the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, if he can barely use it, Bao Zhao can basically do it in this position, at most he is not particularly brilliant.

Old Zhu looked at Zhu Yunying, and didn't discuss anything else, "We came here this time to ask about your posthumous title. Do you think it's a bit early?"

For civil servants, Lao Zhu is really a bit 'disliked'.When fighting the world, Lao Zhu really hoped to get help from scholars.He knows that conquering the world is difficult, but governing the world is even more difficult.

However, Lao Zhu's family background is too low, coupled with Lao Zhu's personality, so when Lao Zhu conquered the world, in addition to the full assistance of the Eastern Zhejiang Civil Service Group, Lao Zhu actually suffered a lot from the scholars.After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu looked down on some scholars even more.

The reason for asking this question now is that Lao Zhu actually understands that it is really nothing to suppress scholars all the time.It will be a matter of time before the status of civil servants improves, so that civil and military can check and balance each other.

Lao Zhu cleaned up a large number of Wu Xun before, but it doesn't mean that some Wu Xun violated the law and discipline, but Lao Zhu is concentrating the imperial power and is busy slimming down the "big tail" Wu Xun group, which is more in line with Ming Dynasty the interests of the emperor.

"We think it's almost the same. We don't want to give civil servants too high a status in one go." Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "We have given no to Yan Shenggong before, and those scholars probably feel blocked. Panic. We just give them a little sweetness and let them keep running forward."

Such an answer made Lao Zhu very satisfied, because this is what Lao Zhu did. Before that, he always let these civil servants take the lowest salary and do the most work, and let these scholars take more risks. .

Lao Zhu also laughed, and said with a little pride, "It's time to give them some sweetness and let them run forward. If you dare to slack off, give him a whip. If you don't want to move, give him a carrot!"

Zhu Yunying didn't object at all to Lao Zhu's statement.With a character like Lao Zhu, he is definitely the worst unscrupulous boss in the future.Not to mention letting employees do more work, they just pay salaries that do not match the work.There is no mercy when it is time to fire, and I just like to paint big cakes and describe the future.
Although a boss like Lao Zhu really disgusted the workers.But there is no way, who let it be a feudal society now, and Lao Zhu's side is indeed a domineering emperor, who holds the power of life and death.

And after Zhu Yunying became the emperor, he also understood the fun of Lao Zhu.Civil and military officials do more work with cheap salaries, and those who are disobedient and difficult to use are thrown away after use.
This is definitely the favorite state of bosses, and these are indeed the ultimate state of unscrupulous bosses.

"This time, it's time for us to give Wen Chen a posthumous title." Zhu Yunying opened his mouth and said very seriously, "We, the civil servants who were serious in the Ming Dynasty, don't have a decent posthumous title now, so it's not called a posthumous title." thing."

Old Zhu was silent for a moment, and said to Zhu Yunying, "Well, you also set a charter. Over the years, Wu Xun has cleaned up almost everything for us, and basically you can control what is left. It's just that we have to tell You, you can't mess with some of the things we have decided before."

"Grandpa, don't worry, Hu Weiyong is a traitor. We won't reverse his case, and he doesn't have the qualifications." Zhu Yunying said to Lao Zhu, "Li Shanchang, we won't reverse his case either. Aunt, uncle, let's take care of it."

Old Zhu is quite satisfied with Zhu Yunying's statement, but he is also worried that Zhu Yunying will chase after Li Shanchang on a whim.

For Li Shanchang, Lao Zhu still felt somewhat guilty.This old Zhu's right-hand man when he conquered the world was originally the number one honored official, his son married a princess, and his relatives worshiped officials.This extremely human minister was supposed to be a duke during his lifetime and a king after his death.

"We didn't feel sorry for him, we got him to Tianjin Wei anyway." Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "Eldest uncle is doing well in Tianjin now, and the two heirs of eldest aunt, we also He was given a third-rank and fourth-rank official position. Li Shanchang, who made him make too much contribution, and even knows how to advance or retreat!"

This is probably the emperor's mind, Li Shanchang's credit is known to everyone.But Li Shanchang, who has been smart all his life, is too arrogant and reluctant to bear authority.Even as the leader of Huaixi Xungui, Li Shanchang did not manage this huge group well.So it was right to be implicated by his successor Hu Weiyong.

Lao Zhu was also quite relieved, probably because of some things Zhu Yunying did, which made Lao Zhu feel at ease.

It is true that Li Shanchang was dismissed from office, but at least he was not executed by Lao Zhu.The once glorious Han Gong lineage seems to be no longer beautiful, but at any rate, it still has a certain official position, but it is difficult to enter the center again.

Lao Zhu felt more at ease this time, and his posthumous title should be the posthumous title.There is nothing wrong with giving Yang Jing a posthumous title, and it is also a hope for those civil servants.As for letting Yang Jing be buried with Dongling, Lao Zhu was even more satisfied.

According to Lao Zhu's thinking, some of the former officials of the Eastern Palace can still rank high in the temple and have made certain achievements.As long as he is "died of life", he must be buried with Dongling, so that his son can become a "justifiable" emperor.

If it weren't for some people's determination, Lao Zhu would have asked people to change some history books.In fact, many emperors would do such a thing.It's just that there is no way, Da Zhu's situation is too special, and it is difficult to change the history books.

Then, make some small changes.

(End of this chapter)