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Chapter 448 The disaster of foreign relatives is worse than that of foreign enemies?

No matter how Wang Lin spoke for Han Ting, Li Gang, Wu Min, Guo Zhishun, Huang Qishan, and even Zhang Jun and Ma Kuo, who had always obeyed Wang Lin's words, remained silent and refused to open the mouth.

Wang Lin knew that at the beginning of his ascension to the throne, it was not appropriate to use thunderous means to suppress the authority of the cabinet team.

Otherwise, not only will the foundation of the new emperor be unstable, but the political affairs hall he has just built will also fall apart.

Once the political affairs hall can't suppress the group of bureaucrats, the court will be chaotic.

Besides, Wang Lin knew that Li Gang, Wu Min and others had no selfish intentions.

Fundamentally speaking, preventing the disaster of foreign relatives is also the only way to strengthen the rule of the imperial power.

This is for his own good.

Li Gang looked deeply at Wang Lin, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, from ancient times to the present, relatives have caused more disasters than powerful enemies!"

Li Gang was about to cite scriptures and references to prove his point of view and achieve the purpose of persuading the emperor. Wang Lin waved his hand wearily, signaling Li Gang not to speak, he understood.

The problem of foreign relatives has been a headache for the emperors of all dynasties, and basically there is no good solution.

The power of the Qin State was controlled by the Queen Mother Zhao Ji and Xiangbang Lu Buwei, and Lao Ai relied on the Queen Mother to run amok.

In the main hall, King Qin Yingzheng was forced to make the decision of "beginning as a widow, and the great Qin will never stand up" in the face of the ministers' denunciation of "the disaster of foreign relatives".This is a preventive measure for Qin Wang Yingzheng to prevent his relatives from interfering in politics.

Lu Pheasant is the queen of Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty. After Liu Bang's death, the Lu's relatives group behind her dominated the Han Dynasty for decades, which can be described as the pinnacle of foreign relatives' intervention in politics.

Empress Lu eradicated the kings surnamed Liu who opposed her internally, and promoted a large number of Lu's disciples to control the army externally. She is not an emperor, but better than an emperor.

Even Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was so talented and bold, but he suffered from the misfortune of his relatives.In his later years, the system of "establishing the son and killing the mother" was established.Prevent the harem and relatives from cooperating in politics.

Wang Mang in the late Han Dynasty, Yang Jian in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and Zhao Kuangyin in the former Song Dynasty were all relatives and usurped the imperial power of the previous dynasty.

Li Gang kept his mouth shut, but that didn't mean that Wu Min was silent, Guo Zhishun and others took turns to fight, and Wang Lin was speechless after a lot of persuasive words.

He only thought that Han Ting was a talent, how could he deny his chance to contribute to the country just because he was his wife's elder brother?Is this too absurd?
Wang Lin smiled wryly: "Ministers, I just think that Han Ting is quite talented, well-behaved, and very good at practical affairs. The current imperial court is employing people, and it would be too pedantic to let people go.

Of course, I am well aware of the misfortune of foreign relatives that you all said.

But my relatives are thin, and there are not many relatives. The one who can be confirmed is an uncle's family. As for the queen's relatives, the Han family is a famous family with hundreds of years of history. There are several ministers and ministers. How could it be possible to cut off the channel for the Han family's children to become officials just because the queen came from the Han family? "

Huang Qishan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I know Han Ting well, and I know that this son's character, talent and learning are all the top choices.

The ministers and others did not say that the descendants of the Han family will definitely bring harm to the family and the country in the future, but the court should make early regulations and make early plans to prevent the disaster of foreign relatives.

Just because the Han family has been a noble family for many generations, the disciples and old officials are all over the world, and now they are descendants, with glory and glory, if it involves the imperial court, it will definitely not be a blessing for the country.

The ministers believe that with His Majesty's wisdom and martial arts, there will be no such thing as foreign relatives' dictatorship during His Majesty's lifetime, but what about His Majesty's future?Can your majesty guarantee that the heir is as powerful as his majesty, able to subdue his relatives? "

Huang Qishan's words are moved with emotion and understood with reason.

In fact, it is very sincere.

For the consideration of the successor king of the Dayan Dynasty.

This is the basic regulation of the dynasty, and it is by no means aimed at the Han family.

Of course, in the eyes of cabinet ministers like Li Gang and Huang Qishan, the current Han family is quite dangerous.

Once the famous Zanying family of hundreds of years came back with the prestige of the queen, the former disciples and all kinds of clinging people gathered under the sect would definitely form a huge interest group, directly threatening the rule of the dynasty.

The threat of the Han family is far greater than that of Wu Xun.

This kind of mentality has been deeply ingrained in the hearts of the cabinet ministers like Li Gang these days.

They discussed it behind their backs countless times.

Therefore, this time they entrusted the generals and heroes, they resolutely removed Han Ting.

The children of foreign relatives are granted the title of noble or honor, or even supported by the state, so that they can be prosperous for a lifetime.

It is absolutely impossible to grant heavy power.

Wang Lin originally wanted Han Ting to stay by his side, to serve as a military counselor during the Northern Expedition, and to be one of the assistant ministers of the Military Aircraft Division he planned to set up.

Li Gang knew that this was Wang Lin's special institution to strengthen the check and balance of the imperial power, and it was a temporary institution set up for the purpose of opening up territories and the emperor's personal conquest, but it would definitely become a permanent institution in the future.

At present, the candidates for the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department have been delineated, including Zhang Jun, Ma Kuo, Liu Qi, Yue Fei, etc. Compared with the above-mentioned candidates, Han Ting's ability is not weak.

But he is the queen's brother.

The pillar of the current generation of the Han family.

Wang Lin sighed: "Everyone, I will discuss with you, can Han Ting be allowed to join the job temporarily, and he will be exempted after the Northern Expedition?"

Huang Qishan swayed with one arm, and said awe-inspiringly: "Your Majesty, if you are an uncle of the court, if you support him with outstanding military achievements, even your Majesty will be difficult to hold back in the future. Besides, it is not what Mingjun wants to use in times of crisis and forget about achievements. Because, the minister thinks it is inappropriate."

Wang Lin smiled wryly: "Huang Xiang, talent is rare."

"Your Majesty, all talents in the world are like crucian carp crossing the river, and they are all ministers of Your Majesty.

The minister thinks that one more Han family son is not much, and one less Han family son is not much.

Your Majesty uses the son of the Han family, even if he can get some help for a while, but in the long run, for the sake of the family, the country and the society, the future troubles will be worse than the help. "

Wang Lin couldn't say a word.

He understood that no matter what he said, people like Li Gang would not let go.

At the deepest level, they were worried that Wang Lin would train Han Ting to enter the political affairs hall in the future.

How can a foreign relative be a cabinet minister?
Wang Lin thought about it for a long time, and then decided to change the method: "My lords, since Han Ting is not allowed to enter the military plane, and is not allowed to be a heavy weapon, can he be given a title of honor and serve as an idle marquis by my side?"

Wang Lin wanted to give Han Yan a face.

This time when he founded the country, he entrusted "his own people" and entrusted a large number of princes and earls under his command. If he only singled out the Han family, how would he face his first wife?

Unexpectedly, however, Li Gang's reaction became more intense: "Your Majesty founded the country and entrusted the generals, which is the practice of all dynasties.

Hua Rong and other generals in the army followed His Majesty in the north and south, and made immortal military achievements for the court. Therefore, even if His Majesty entrusted a group of dukes and titles, the ministers and others thought it was good, and the people of the world could believe it.

But what great contribution did Han Jiazi make to Sheji?
How can he be granted the title of Marquis suddenly because he is a relative of the descendant family? "

Wang Lin was speechless after being refuted.

Han Ting did not have military merits.

He went to the Grand Marshal's Mansion as a court official, which was arranged by Wang Lin, and the time was not too long.

Compared with Huarong and other Fenggonghous, Han Ting's Fenghou is really not convincing.

Wang Lin sat there quietly, looking around at the few cabinet ministers standing in front of him.

With a long sigh, he finally understood that being an emperor is completely different from being a powerful minister.

When he was the king of Yan, he could arrange his own manpower at will, but after he became the emperor, he had to face many scruples and consider various political factors... Sitting on the throne of the emperor is actually quite boring.

Of course, he can use his power to forcefully suppress and support Han Ting this time.

But in the end... it will be that the team of cabinet ministers of the Zhengshitang will be at odds with him, the emperor.

Because from a public point of view, Li Gang and the others are not wrong, and they have no selfishness, they are purely for the stability of the imperial power.

And these few people in front of them are really not easy.

Li Gang has white hair and gray head, and is sickly. His physical strength and energy are overdrawn, which consumes not much vitality, and Wu Min is similar.

Although Guo Zhishun is more tactful, he is not bad in terms of diligence.Speaking of it, he is also a model worker who sacrificed his life for his work.

As for Huang Qishan, he is not afraid of life and death for the country, is loyal to the liver and courage, has a clean sleeve, and has a strong integrity. He belongs to Wen Tianxiang and the like.

It is really his blessing that the new Yan Dynasty can have these talents to serve.

How could Wang Lin go against them?

Wang Lin originally wanted to say that there are also good relatives, such as Wei Qing in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and Changsun Wuji in the period of Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. Aren't they all famous officials and generals of a generation?
But... in history, after all, there are many examples of foreign relatives wreaking havoc on the country.

Wang Lin was tired.He slowly got up and bowed to Li Gang and the others.

He sincerely respects these good ministers of the country who have no selfishness, without them, the court will be unstable.

Li Gang and the others were startled, and hurriedly avoided them.

Seeing the figure of Xinjun walking away depressed and lonely, Li Gang and the others looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling a little moved in their hearts.

In fact, they knew well that the emperor was consciously embarrassed and unable to face the queen in the harem, but even so, he could still listen to the advice and suppressed his own selfishness. The purpose was naturally to maintain the authority of the cabinet team.

This is respect for them.

Throughout the ages, it has been extremely rare for a monarch, especially the one who founded the country with great authority and monopolized power, to be able to do this.

Guo Zhishun smiled wryly and said, "Your Majesty is really a wise king through the ages. Is it a bit harsh for me to persecute you like this?"

Li Gang said decisively: "Is the misfortune of foreign relatives a trifling matter? If we don't guard against the incipient progress, how can Dayan make steady progress? His Majesty must be aware of this, so he only agreed to our proposal."

Wu Min turned to look at Guo Zhishun: "Your Majesty finds it difficult to face the Queen, so please ask Brother Guo to write a family letter to Concubine Guo, and explain a thing or two in front of the Queen. It is not the way of a minister to force the king to be a man."

Guo Zhishun silently nodded in response.

Zhang Jun and Ma Kuo looked at each other, and suddenly interjected: "Several ministers, the lower officials thought that the son of the Han family was promoted through the imperial examination. Would it be wrong to obliterate this person's career path?
In order to prevent the passing of time, all the ministers should avoid the disaster of foreign relatives' dictatorship, and set the important regulations that foreign relatives cannot control the country, which will benefit the generations to come.But Han Ting is a special case.

For one thing, Han Ting used to be an official of the Song Dynasty. He was born in a noble family and behaved well, so it is absolutely impossible for him to harm his family and country.

Second, there is no contradiction between using Han Ting and eliminating the disaster of foreign relatives.

Three..."

Zhang Jun's deep eyes flicked over Guo Zhishun, and finally he gritted his teeth and said his opinion: "Guo Xiang's daughter is also the imperial concubine, if this example is used mechanically, then Guo Xiang should also be dismissed?"

As soon as these words came out, Guo Zhishun's old face turned red.

Li Gang and Wu Min are also a little helpless, it's not that they don't know this, but Guo Zhishun's ability and ability are irreplaceable at the moment, and Guo Xiang's daughter is an ordinary imperial concubine, which is still different from the empress.

Huang Qishan coughed and cleared his throat: "Guo Xiang's daughter, formerly the former Princess Su of the Song Dynasty, and the acquaintance between her Majesty and Her Majesty, started at a time of adversity, so it cannot be regarded as a custom.

What's more, Guo Xiang is good at economic management, if Guo Xiang didn't work hard to manage the wealth of the southeast, how could my Great Yan support millions of soldiers?And how can it help His Majesty open up territories and establish immortal achievements? "

In the current imperial court, Guo Zhishun's role is irreplaceable.

If Guo Zhishun were to step down as Prime Minister, there would definitely be major problems in terms of economic wealth.

Zhang Jun knew that Guo Zhishun had been offended by his words, but he gritted his teeth and bowed in consideration of sharing his worries for the king, "Mr. Guo, this official has no malicious intentions. I just think that, like Guo Xiang, Han Ting, etc. It would be a pity if such a rare and good minister could not be used by Dayan, it would be a loss for the country.

Plead guilty! "

Zhang Jun repeatedly bowed to Guo Zhishun to confess his crimes.

Guo Zhishun smiled wryly and said nothing. He just glanced at Zhang Jun and didn't say much.

Of course he was a little angry in his heart. Can he be compared with a mere Han Ting?Besides, Zhang Jun was recommended by him, but he didn't expect this person to target him. He is really ungrateful!
After all, before Wang Lin started a family, he was already a senior official in the court, and he was only one step away from the cabinet minister.And then also entered the phase.

Of course, Guo Zhishun's anger turned to anger, but he did not lose his composure.

Zhang Jun smiled wryly in his heart, but he didn't regret it.

He had the kindness of the new emperor to know him, and directly recommended him to a high position from the speech officer under the censor platform. With such a great kindness, how could he see that the emperor is so difficult to be a man?

Li Gang and Wu Min looked at each other and fell silent.

The two are actually in a dilemma. One side is regulations, and the other is individual cases. The opening of individual cases is open, and regulations will undoubtedly become empty.

Ma Kuo laughed and said that this person who is good at diplomatic mediation has another reasoning: "Masters, I think that rules are dead, but people are alive, and it is a bit rough to cut across the board. , add two prerequisites:
First, all children of foreign relatives who entered the court as officials had to be promoted through imperial examinations, and were strictly selected for successive official positions, with the first priority being character.At the same time, the way of Yinfeng for the children of foreign relatives is forbidden.

Second, any descendants of foreign relatives who occupy high positions above the fifth rank and hold important weapons in the country need to be jointly signed by the political affairs, halls and cabinets, and be appointed by the emperor. "

Li Gang's eyes lit up when he heard it.

What Ma Kuo said was a bit interesting, it opened an opening for the children of foreign relatives, and blocked another opening.

From now on, the children of foreign relatives are forbidden to be shady. If you want to enjoy the glory and wealth, you should honestly pass the imperial examination like ordinary people... The difficulty is actually quite high, at least it can put an end to many unlearned relatives Lu beetle wandered around the court.

Besides, there is another hurdle in the back. Those who hold high positions need to be jointly recommended by the Zhengshitang.

……

When Li Gang and the others were devoting their minds to prevent the disaster of their relatives, Wang Lin went to Pan Jinlian's place, and because he entered without the maid's notification, he overheard Pang Chunmei's words of resentment.

(End of this chapter)