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Letters were circulated in the hands of hundreds of officials.

Just a stick of incense.

Many people were filled with righteous indignation: "The officials in these places are simply outrageous! Especially some police officers, they are simply lawless. They are supposed to protect the safety of one side, but now they have become a disaster." The culprit of one side! It’s shocking!”

"I originally thought that Prime Minister Fang's appointment of Mr. Hai as the censor of Zuodu to rectify the administration of officials would give these people some warnings, but I didn't expect that they would still go their own way. It's simply hateful! Hateful!"

"If this continues, sooner or later, my country will be destroyed in their hands!"

Officials with children at home were extremely angry when they saw the shocking things recorded in the letters.

The rest of the officials also frowned tightly.

Apparently they didn't expect that Fang Xiang had rectified the administration of officials for more than a year, dismissed so many people's posts, and beheaded so many heads, and the local government was still the same.

See people talking about it.

Fang Xiu winked at the Empress.

The little empress understood immediately, and looked at the maid beside her.

Snapped!
Only a screeching sound was heard.

The maid waved her whip and raised her voice, "Silence!"

Baiguan gradually calmed down and looked at Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu cleared his throat, and said slowly: "You have seen all these shocking things, and you should be able to empathize with them. Since this is the case, let me tell you the truth.

A year ago, His Majesty appointed Hai Rui as the chief officer of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Every once in a while, Hai Rui would lead people to patrol the various states and capitals. However, even so, such things still happened everywhere, and they were repeatedly banned!Have you ever wondered why? "

The voice fell.

All officials are silent.

In fact, they are not ignorant of the reasons behind it, but it is not appropriate for them to say it.

After all, many of them used to be external employees.

They have done many things.

Fang Xiu looked around and saw no one was talking, so he said in a deep voice:
"The root cause is the lack of strong supervision! No matter how frequent Hai Rui's inspections are, it is still irrelevant to the vast majority of officials, just because my work is too big! It's too big to even Hai Rui has been patrolling outside, exhausted on the road, and can't visit every state capital!"

Speaking of this, he paused, and then asked: "In this case, is there any way to effectively supervise the officials?"

When Baiguan heard this question, his heart skipped a beat.

Although most of them have restrained a lot in the past two years, the word "supervision" is still very harsh to them.

however.

Fang Xiu didn't care what they thought, and said to himself: "During these days, Your Majesty and Prime Minister Fang had a long talk all night, and finally came up with a solution after discussing it, which can be summed up in three ways!

The first is to establish limits for examinations. The so-called establishment of limits for examinations refers to what local officials need to do. They must set a deadline and hand them over to a departmental office for review. If they pass, they must be completed within the specified time without delay. In this way, the efficiency of the court's work can be improved.

The second is that there are examinations every year and every month. In addition to the original Jingcha and Daji, different yamen will add assessments, once a month, or once a year. The procuratorate is jointly responsible. …

The third is to believe that rewards must be punished. In this Beijing inspection and grand plan, anyone who fails the examination must be punished. Those who should be deprived of their salary will be deprived of their salary, those who should be demoted will be demoted, and those who should be dismissed will be dismissed. , Naturally, there will be rewards!

The above is the strategy for rectifying the administration of officials appointed by His Majesty and the truth, called, the law will be tested! "

The voice fell.

There was an instant burst of heated discussions in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Who can discuss matters in front of the king, which one is not a human being.

After Fang Xiu said "the method of passing the test", they immediately realized that something was wrong!

Fang Xiang's promotion of this so-called test-taking method can never be a whim, and it has nothing to do with the experience of the students in the T-class!But it has been planned for a long time!

Otherwise, how could such a detailed and complete plan be specified.

According to what Fang Xiang said, you don't need to think about it. After the implementation of the examination method, there must be a large number of corpses and vegetarian meals. The officials of the fish and meat people will be affected, and they may be among them.

then.

After discussing for a while.

Someone stood up and said loudly: "Your official thinks that the examination method mentioned by Prime Minister Fang will be of great benefit to the country and the people, but...in my opinion, the current situation of the court is not enough to implement this method. Law."

Fang Xiu looked at the person who spoke, he was a person in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and he had no sense of presence on weekdays.

"Continue to talk." Fang Xiu didn't overwhelm others with force, but just said casually.

Seeing this, the head of the Ministry of Rites breathed a sigh of relief, and continued:
"The reason why the lower official said this is mainly because of the following reasons:

First, according to what Fang Xiang said, the implementation of the examination method will inevitably require a large number of censors who are upright and able to enforce the law impartially.

However, as far as I know, there are only a few dozen censors in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and they are simply unable to undertake such a huge workload. If a group of scholars are recruited in a short period of time. Character may not be able to take on this important task.

Second, Fang Xiang said just now that there are examinations every year and inspections every month. If it can be implemented, it will definitely be beneficial to the people and the court, but this matter is left to the Ministry of Officials, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate of the State of Zhou. The officer thought something was wrong.

Why did the Procuratorate of the Capital of the State of Zhou investigate my senior officials? , so what?
Third, Fang Xiang said that rewards must be punished, which is easier said than done, because many things are not temporary disasters, but accumulated disasters over the years.

For example, there is a deficit in the treasury of a certain place. This deficit has been accumulated by several prefects, and it cannot be counted on the current prefect. Before long, officials everywhere will resign. "

It has to be said that the head of the Ministry of Rites is quite capable.

With no preparation at all, he was able to ask so many questions about Fang Xiu's test method, and one or two of them pointed to the key points!

Fang Xiu looked at him with some approval in his eyes, and said:
"What you said is very good. Some of the issues you raised have been thought about by Zhenzhen and His Majesty, and now they have already specified ways to deal with them, such as the problem of manpower shortage...

The test method is not going to be implemented now, but will be gradually implemented after the end of this Beijing inspection and major plan!
The existing manpower can barely support it. After autumn, His Majesty will hold an Enke to select talents, and those with better moral character from this group of talents will be recruited into the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Tomorrow and the next year, His Majesty will open Enke again. Enke, which has been in operation for three consecutive years, can relieve the urgent need for employment without accidents. In addition, the supervision is not all for the censor.

Truth has already formulated some rules so that subordinate officials can also report their superiors. In this way, the pressure on the Metropolitan Procuratorate can be relieved.

The second thing you said is to let the officials of the Zhou Kingdom inspect the hundreds of officials that I have worked hard for, because there is a disagreement between emotions and reasons. In the next few days, His Majesty will send envoys to discuss with the Empress of the Zhou Kingdom and sign a covenant.

From now on, I will share weal and woe with the State of Zhou. The officials of the Procuratorate of the State of Zhou can supervise the officials of the State of Dagan, and the officials of the Procuratorate of the State of the State of Zhou can also supervise the officials of the State of Zhou. With you, inseparable.

As for the issue of rewards and punishments, the truth has already made Hai Rui set out detailed standards, including the example you just gave. You will know how to deal with it when the time comes. "

As soon as this word comes out.

Fengtian Temple fell into heated discussions again.

This time, everyone paid more attention to "signing a contract with Zhou Guo", "I am in you, and you are in me" and "share weal and woe".

There is no doubt that Fang Xiang did this to lay the foundation for the future annexation of Zhou.

I just don't know if Zhou Guo will strongly oppose it.

After a while.

Baiguan gradually quieted down.

Fang Xiu looked around and asked, "About the examination method, what else do you have to say?"

All the officials looked at each other in blank dismay, all silent.

Things have come this far.

They have seen it clearly.

Fang Xiang and His Majesty are determined to implement the examination method, which is not something they can stop.

See no one speaks.

Fang Xiu showed a warm smile on his face, and said:
"Since that's the case, this matter has been decided like this. I will discuss the truth with His Majesty on the date when the final law will be implemented, and I will inform you after the Beijing inspection is over!
The most important things now are the Jingcha and Daji, the Enke, and the covenant. I hope that the officials of the yamen can handle these three things well, and don't let His Majesty down! "

"The ministers will live up to the high expectations of His Majesty and Fang!"

All the officials bowed in salute and said in unison.

Fang Xiu and the little empress looked at each other and said nothing.

at the same time.

The maid's shrill voice sounded.

"Retreat!"

Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The little empress dressed in a dragon robe sat on the dragon chair, squinted at Fang Xiu, and said angrily, "What nonsense were you talking about in front of all the officials just now?"

Fang Xiu was stunned and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Wu Mingkong said in embarrassment: "What did you say just now? You talked with me all night long, and discussed how to get the result of the test. Aren't you just talking nonsense?"

Fang Xiu frowned, and said: "Is it true what I said? Hasn't Your Majesty talked with me all night long these days?"

"Even if it is a fact, it cannot be said in front of all officials!"

Wu Mingkong glared at him and said angrily. …

Seeing this, Fang Xiu couldn't help but smiled and said, "I obey the order."

The little empress is still putting on airs of her majesty, but among the officials, how can there be anyone who doesn't know the relationship between the two of them, and just deceives their ears and steals the bell.

"You said just now that you formed an alliance with Zhou Guo. Was it on your whim, or did you plan ahead?"

Wu Mingkong thought for a while, then suddenly asked.

During the court meeting, most of what Fang Xiu said was discussed with her in advance.

It was the first time she had heard of the alliance with Zhou Guo.

Fang Xiudao: "Has Your Majesty ever seen a minister do something on a whim?"

Wu Mingkong fell silent when he heard this.

After a while, he asked, "Will the alliance go well?"

Fang Xiudao: "If you don't do it, I don't know if it will go well. It's just that there should be no big problems with Bai Qi and Xie Qian in Jinnan."

Speaking of this, he seemed to have thought of something, and said: "Speaking of which, Bai Qi's title should also be conferred."

As the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, Bai Qi's contribution in the war with Zhou was not even weaker than that of Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu was granted the title of Marquis of Jiannan, but Bai Qi still has no title.

"What kind of title do you think is suitable for him? Marquis, or earl?"

The little empress asked.

Fang Xiu thought for a while and said, "Why don't you make him Marquis of Wu'an?"

"Marquis of Wu'an ruled the world with martial arts, prestige and peace, sounds good. He is worthy of his military exploits, so I will make him Marquis of Wu'an according to what you said." Wu Mingkong had no objection and agreed.

The voice fell.

There was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Wan'er came in holding several memorials, and said, "Your Majesty, this is a memorial submitted by the newly appointed Minister of Rites. It is said that it concerns the country, so please read it yourself."

The former Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites has been sent home by the little empress because he advocated peace talks during the war.

Now the minister of the Ministry of Rites is named An Dao, and he was newly transferred. He used to be a governor outside, and he could be regarded as a high official in the frontier.

"Is it about the country?"

The little empress was slightly taken aback, and said, "Bring it to me for a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lin Wan'er didn't dare to neglect in the slightest, and presented the memorial in a hurry.

After the little empress opened it, she browsed from top to bottom.

In just a moment, her expression became a little weird, a blush appeared on her pretty face, as if she didn't know what to say.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu was curious and asked, "Your Majesty, what did the memorial say?"

Hearing Fang Xiu's voice, the little empress closed the memorial abruptly, and said with a guilty conscience, "I didn't say anything."

Seeing this, Fang Xiu became even more curious, looked at the little empress suspiciously, and said, "Your Majesty doesn't mind telling me. When I return to the mansion, I just pass by the yamen of the Ministry of Rites and just ask the new minister of the Ministry of Rites."

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When the little empress heard this, she was a little annoyed, but there was nothing she could do about him.

After being silent for a few seconds, he still put the memorial on the table, and said angrily: "You know how to bully me all day long, so you can read it if you want!"

Seeing this, Fang Xiu smiled, stepped forward to take the memorial, and read it from top to bottom.

After a while.

He closed the memorial, looked at the little empress with a smile that was not a smile, raised his brows and said: "Your Majesty, I think what An Dao said is somewhat reasonable."

The little empress spat, and said angrily: "There's a reason for that! It's disrespectful for An Dao to even submit such a memorial at such a young age, thanks to the fact that he is still the new minister of the Ministry of Rites!"

Fang Xiu smiled and said: "Your Majesty's words are wrong. It is precisely because he is the Secretary of the Ministry of Rites that he has to give such a memorial. After all, the crown prince is the foundation of the country. Your Majesty is not young anymore. It is time to have a child." "

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong glared at him, and said angrily, "You want it by yourself, don't drag me!"