Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Wen Tiren was in a complicated mood, he didn't know what the emperor wanted to talk about when he left him on purpose and drove him back to Qianqing Palace.

However, the intuition in his heart told him that there must be a direct or indirect connection with what Han Jisi did under the rule of Beizhili.

Recalling these days and all the things that happened in the court, Wen Tiren couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. It's really not easy for him to be the second assistant of the cabinet.

Although he has more authority in his hands, correspondingly, the responsibilities and pressure to bear have also increased a lot.

The emperor seems to be very different from when Chu Yuji ascended the throne.

"Give Wen Qing a seat and pour tea."

Emperor Chongzhen flicked his robe sleeves, sat on the dragon chair, looked at Wen Tiren who was standing intently, and said, "Wen Qing, what do you think about the situation in Zhili this time?"

Sure enough!

Wen Tiren's heart tightened. In fact, he didn't want to mention this matter too much at all. Too many people were involved, especially the court side, and some groups were also involved.

If Han Jisi hadn't been too slippery, he would have found out and approved all the criminal officials involved in the case one by one, and then submitted impeachment memorials to Beijing, leaving all the problems to the cabinet and officials.

I am afraid that at this time, there will be a wave of defeating South Korea in the DPRK and China.

At present, the situation of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is not particularly good. After all, officials from the six departments are seconded and sent to various government offices to perform supervisory duties.

This offended not only the Sixth Division, but also other government offices in the court.

The civil servants of the Ming Dynasty have never been monolithic.

"Your Majesty, I feel that this matter should not continue to expand."

Wen Tiren thought for a while, bowed his head and saluted and said, "The current situation on the side of the court has improved a little, if the team led by Han Jisi continues like this, it may cause chaos in the local area.

It's not that the minister intends to excuse anything.

In fact, there are so many official positions that are vacant, even if it is the Ministry of Officials, it will take a certain amount of time to select and fill all of them. "

Emperor Chongzhen leaned on the dragon chair, listening to what Wen Tiren said, his expression was calm, but he laughed lightly in his heart.

This is how the official administration of the Ming Dynasty gradually deteriorated.

On the one hand, there are serious redundant officials, on the other hand, there is a shortage of officials.

As far as the imperial examination system pursued by the Ming Dynasty has evolved for more than 200 years, in a sense, its attributes of selecting real talents and learning for the country's use are being continuously reduced.

Most of the group of scholars cultivated on the basis of Confucianism do not know what governance is. Relying on reading a few dead books is still a pragmatic way of sages. Big sin!

Not to mention that the systems for training officials are basically useless. There are too few talented and virtuous ministers available, which is the biggest dilemma for Emperor Chongzhen.

Reform the imperial examinations.

Reform education.

It is something that Emperor Chongzhen must do.

However, the focus of politics at this stage must be on increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, and maintaining stability in the overall situation. Otherwise, Ming Dynasty will only become more chaotic if it deviates from this premise.

Fortunately, the staff team of the Disaster Relief Administration was also considered one of the schemes of Emperor Chongzhen. If the gang of students can be sharpened, they can also help relieve the pressure in the future. …

"According to Wen Qing's point of view, even if the imperial court is aware of some places, there are illegal things, can they just turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear?"

Emperor Chongzhen tapped on the imperial case, staring at Wen Tiren with deep eyes, "If this is the case, do we have to wait until the local problems erupt completely, forcing the local people to rebel, and then the imperial court will take action to suppress it?

Just like the bandit rebellion that broke out under the rule of Shanxi and Shaanxi.

If this is the case, then what do I want the court to do?Why don't we just abolish them all and leave me alone to govern the world? "

"I am frightened."

Wen Tiren hurriedly bowed to plead guilty: "Your Majesty, this is not what I mean, what I mean is, don't act too hastily, and take it slowly."

"Everyone understands the truth, the key lies in how to do it."

Emperor Chongzhen snorted coldly, "This situation can exist under the rule of Beizhili, but what will happen in places far away from the capital?
This is a very scary thing to think about.

Let me put it bluntly, when it is time to rectify the administration of officials, if a group of corrupt officials are not arrested, I am afraid that the country and society of the Ming Dynasty will be ruined.

I intend to create the Independent Commission Against Corruption, which is solely responsible for the rectification of officials, but I don't believe it. With the presence of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Independent Commission Against Corruption, it is impossible to completely reform the atmosphere of official governance! "

ICAC? !
Wen Tiren's face changed slightly, but he was horrified in his heart. He already understood at this moment that the emperor asked him to stay specifically because he wanted him to take up this part of the responsibilities.

"Old Wen Ge."

When Wen Tiren was puzzled, Wang Chengen walked up to him holding an official letter and said in a low voice.

"This is some of my ideas."

Subconsciously, Wen Tiren took the official letter, looked up at the emperor, and saw Emperor Chongzhen say: "Wen Qing, I know your talent, so you can submit this matter to Shangshu.

If the Independent Commission Against Corruption cannot be established, then I will send factory guards to the localities to perform this function.

I know that once this matter is announced by the court, it will inevitably cause some disturbances, but if the government is not rectified, the Ming Dynasty will be uncertain.

I hope that the Qing family will not disappoint my expectations. "

"minister……"

Wen Tiren was speechless for a moment.

In Wen Tiren's view, the functions and powers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption to be set up by the emperor are very similar to those of Jin Yiwei, except that one is under the jurisdiction of the Guichaotang and the other is under the sole jurisdiction of the emperor.

But this is not easy to do.

Seeing that Wen Tiren was hesitant, Emperor Chongzhen was not in a hurry. He asked Wen Tiren, a politician, to propose the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and assume its powers.

He made the decision after careful consideration.

If you want to rectify the administration of officials in Ming Dynasty, you must go through several stages. Once you come up, you will show the will of the emperor, which will inevitably cause a great stress reaction among the civil servants.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen felt in his heart that it was more important than anything else to make clever use of party disputes, called Wen Tiren's faction, to take charge of this part of power, act according to his own will, first get rid of a group of corrupt officials, and improve the atmosphere of Ming Dynasty officials.

Wait until the situation in Daming is reversed, then take away Wen Tiren's power and arrange for a reliable person to take over. This will lay a solid foundation for the next stage of rectification of officials.

Emperor Chongzhen restrained his mind, looked at Wen Tiren and said: "Once the ICAC is established, it will be deployed in the areas north of Henan and Shandong.

If you want to do this, I will give the Qing family two days. If there is nothing else, Wen Qing will step down first. "

"My minister retire."

Wen Tiren bit the bullet and bowed in response. Through what the emperor said, he knew that he could not refuse this matter. If he really refused, all his power would be lost.

Losing the trust of the emperor, will it be far from downfall?