Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 231 The First Cabinet Office Meeting
Although the drinks in Xinchao are delicious, you should not be greedy, because Chen Yunfu rushed to the Wenhua Palace early in the morning to exercise his power as the chief assistant of the cabinet.

The first cabinet office meeting was held.

Qi De, Shao Zhi, Xu Ben and Xu Huizu arrived in the wind and snow.

"What kind of office meeting is this early in the morning? It's so cold, it's better to wait until the afternoon."

Zide took off his cloak and replaced his court boots under the service of several internal guards, then he muttered while shaking the snowflakes on his body, and yawned twice from time to time.

He didn't have a title, so he couldn't attend the Huagai Palace banquet last night, but Zid didn't drink less last night.

The Beijing official who invited him to drink was like a crucian carp crossing the river.

Drink it until midnight in one breath, and what you drink is called a drunk.

The three of Shao Zhi were busy changing shoes and had no time to talk to Qi De.

"Yawn~"

At last he let out a long yawn, and Qi De stepped into the Wenhua Hall, and then saw that Chen Yunfu was already in the hall early.

In the huge and spacious Wenhua Hall, a huge oak round table was added at some point.

And behind this round table, there is a circle of tables and low stools.

There is a nameplate on each note, with one by one written on it.

The titles of the central yamen, such as 'Tongzhengshi', 'Housebu', 'Punishment', etc., but there is no one behind these cases, except for the case belonging to the Tongzhengshi, who sits behind Hu Sizong.

If the overall layout is overlooked from a high altitude, it is like a gossip map.

The outside is square and the inside is round.

Chen Yunfu sat in the very center, facing the gate of the Cultural Hall.

"Meet the young master."

Zid bowed his hands in salute.

"Qi Ge is old, sit down."

Chen Yunfu stretched out his hand and placed a wooden nameplate on the left hand side.

'Scholar Qi of Wenhuadian University'

In addition to this nameplate, there is also a blank book and a pen on the table, as well as a cup of steaming tea.

There are four such and such nameplates on the entire round table, but the names are different. As for the pens and other decorations, they are all the same.

Zid was also polite, and sat down in his own seat. The comfortable cushion and the cotton covered with cowhide on the back made it much more comfortable than the previous grand master's chair.

Picking up the tea bowl comfortably and taking a couple of sips, Qi De is a beauty.

This is called an official.

The three of Shao Zhi watched and shook their heads, but they didn't say anything. After bowing their hands to Chen Yunfu, they all sat down.

"Today is the first cabinet office meeting after our five-member cabinet. Before the meeting, I would like to emphasize the discipline of the meeting."

Chen Yunfu's eyes swept over several people one by one, and finally stopped on Hu Sizong's face, saying that the latter spoke.

"Every cabinet office meeting is recorded by the Minister of Communications and must be archived at the end."

"The cabinet office meeting will be divided into two types, one is only the five of us will participate, and the other will be a plenary cabinet meeting, in which the chief officials of the six ministries, five temples, one courtyard, and one department of the central yamen will all attend as nonvoting delegates.

The meeting is presided over by Bensuke. Before Bensuke has finished speaking, I don’t want anyone to intervene. When everyone speaks, just raise your hand and come one by one.

In addition, don't say anything that has nothing to do with the content of the meeting. The cabinet office will discuss the matter, only discuss the matter and not the person, and try to streamline the time and content of the meeting. "

"Finally, Bensuke would like to emphasize that all the decisions of the cabinet are voted on by all of you present, and no one can make decisions without authorization. Neither can Bensuke, nor can you."

After emphasizing discipline, Chen Yunfu opened the book in front of him and began to speak.

"The content of our office meeting today is very simple, just three things.

The first thing is about the duties of the elders.

Because Wei Guogong had to take care of the errands of the five army governors' mansions, the government affairs of the various departments of the central government were not assigned to Wei Guogong. "

Xu Huizu nodded.

The military and the government are separated. He, the cabinet minister who joined the cabinet as the head of the military attache, is just here to gather the number of people. He will not interfere with any cabinet affairs at all. He has made up his mind that no matter whether the cabinet votes on any decision, he will abstain from voting. .

"Elder Qi Ge is in charge of the household department, official department, military department and Honglu Temple."

"Old Shao Ge is in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

"Old Xu Ge is in charge of the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, and Taipu Temple."

"This assistant is directly in charge of a general affairs envoy, as well as presiding over the overall work of the cabinet."

After speaking, Chen Yunfu looked around at the crowd: "Do you have any opinions on the content of this assignment?"

Shao Zhi was the first to speak: "I have no objection."

Qi De glanced at Shao Zhi and knew that the latter was Chen Yunfu's staunch supporter in the cabinet, so it's no wonder he had any opinions.

But this time I can be divided into three departments and one temple, which is considered a bumper harvest.

More importantly, these three ministries are all real power.

The Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Officials, one is in charge of money and the other is in charge of black hats.

Wanting to understand this, Zid also nodded.

"I have no opinion either."

In the end, only Xu Ben was left, so he naturally expressed his support.

"Where is Wei Guogong?"

Xu Huizu smiled: "Since there are already four votes in favor, I will not express my opinion."

"Okay, then this matter is settled." Chen Yunfu nodded in satisfaction and continued. "The second thing is the comprehensive promotion of the resumption of business.

Benfu decided that when the Yongle New Dynasty enters next year, business will be fully resumed across the country. The provincial governors will add business offices, and all the governments passing by the Grand Canal and the Yangtze River will add a transit envoy to promote water transport and transportation. Two-way development of business resumption. "

Qi De said: "Your Majesty hasn't said anything about the comprehensive resumption of business."

"If you ask His Majesty for instructions on everything, what kind of cabinet will be added?" Chen Yunfu frowned slightly and looked at Qi De: "The meaning of the existence of the cabinet is to formulate national policies. I hope that the old cabinet will understand this."

"Let's express your opinion."

Chen Yunfu opened his hands to get the teacup, leaned back in the chair and waited for the opinions of several people.

"Comprehensive resumption of business is a big problem. I think it's better to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to conduct an investigation first." Qi De said in a tone: "After all, except for Zhili and Zhejiang, other provinces have no foundation for resumption of business for decades. , Resuming business hastily, I am worried that during this process, there will be criminals who will take advantage of it and seek personal gain."

Xu Ben said: "If you don't move, it means that no matter how much research you do, it will be empty paper. Although there are many problems in the process of resuming business in Zhili and Zhejiang this year, you have also accumulated experience. I also think It’s time to promote the resumption of business and water transportation across the country.”

In the end, when it came to Shao Zhi, of course, he fully supported Chen Yunfu's decisions.

"Let's vote." Chen Yunfu didn't give Qi De a chance to express his opinion: "Those who support the resumption of business across the country, please raise your hand."

After speaking, Chen Yunfu was the first to raise his right arm, followed by Shao Zhi and Xu Ben.

"Three votes in favor, one against and one abstention."

Taking advantage of the victory, Chen Yunfu pursued and directly said to Hu Sizong: "The resolution on the comprehensive resumption of business has been formally passed, and the Minister of General Affairs can draft a document and send it to the chief ministers of all provinces across the country."

Qi De gritted his teeth inwardly, this quarrel, isn't the cabinet still yours, Chen Yunfu?

What's the point of voting? It's really taking off your pants and farting, it's unnecessary.

"Let's talk about the third thing. In the first year of the new dynasty, the whole country's Dingkou and Tianmu will be surveyed again."

Chen Yunfu ignored Qi De, and just glanced at the latter.

Just you, still want to wrestle with me?

(End of this chapter)