I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 23 The Battle in the Court ([-])

In the courtroom, Shen Guan was confronting Yang Lian tit for tat.

"The examination method does have disadvantages, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The war in Liaodong costs a lot every year. From the time after the Battle of Saarhu to the present, it has cost more than [-] million taels. The national treasury is in urgent need every year and cannot make ends meet. Governments in various places collect tax books It is their duty, and the court only needs to strictly warn them not to use harsh methods."

"Master Shen's statement is very ridiculous. If the imperial court can strictly enforce the instructions and everything will be fine, then there will be nothing difficult." Yang Lian thought it was very ridiculous.

"When two evils come together, choose the lighter one; when two benefits come together, choose the greater one. The current situation can be seen clearly by all the ministers in the court. The situation has reached a point where it is impossible without reform. I believe that the first step is to reform." Let’s start with the administration of officials. Only by rectifying the administration of officials, do not allow people who do nothing to occupy their positions, and let government orders flow smoothly.”

These remarks immediately won the support of some Zhejiang, Qi, and Chu Party members present.

But Zuo Guangdou stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty, there is no problem in rectifying the administration of officials, but the court must consider its shortcomings.

First, the examination method is too harsh on the assessment of local officials, and I am afraid that the people will be seriously harmed.

The second examination method uses six subjects to review the affairs of the six ministries, but uses the cabinet to review the affairs of the six subjects.As a result, Liu Ke's speech officials were controlled by the cabinet, fearing that the cabinet would become too powerful and block their speech channels. "

Zuo Guangdou's words actually expressed the concerns of the Donglin Party, and Tang Binyin seemed to have found a loophole when he heard this and immediately stood up to refute.

"Zuo Yushi said what he was thinking. It seems that your opposition to the imperial examination law is not because it will be harmful to local officials or the people, but because you are afraid that your way of speech will be blocked.

I heard that Donglin Academy in Nanzhili held lectures all day long to criticize the current ills and criticize the imperial court. Most of the people in the six subjects were Donglin people. I heard that you also have many meetings in the capital, where you criticize officials and criticize those who are not satisfied. Jointly sign the impeachment, that’s why you guys oppose it. "

As soon as Tang Binyin said this, it was immediately difficult for Zuo Guangdou and others to deal with it.

As an official in the DPRK, anything you do must be justified by righteousness. Once people think you do something for personal gain and are believed by the emperor, his political life is over, and no matter what you do, you will not be believed by others.

Therefore, they absolutely could not admit it and retorted:

"It's nonsense! The shortcomings of the examination method have been publicly discussed, so there is no need to elaborate. This dynasty has set up six subjects for affairs. All major matters are discussed by the court, ministers recommend, and prisons are appointed. The six palm subjects are all premeditated. The six subjects are The power was originally decreed by Emperor Taizu to impeach traitors and rectify gains and losses, so there is no suspicion of using power for personal use."

Upon hearing this, Qi Shijiao stood up with a cold snort and said:
"Whether it is for personal use, whether it is for personal gain that hinders the examination, just look at the deeds of Shenzong and Guangzong. Donglin used his words to impeach ministers and made arrogant comments on government affairs." In fact, it is indeed not the case. few.Because this is how Donglin started.

Now this situation has caused the Dudong Lin Party to fall into the trap of the Qi Chu Zhe Propaganda Party.

In fact, facing the situation in the late Ming Dynasty, the courtiers all agreed that reform and innovation were needed, but the Donglin, Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang parties all had their own opinions, but the Donglin party had the loudest voice.

In the past few days, Fang Congzhe and Shen Guan had discussed with Guan Yingzhen, Qi Shijiao and others. Since the Donglin Party's rise to power is a foregone conclusion, if they just sit back and wait for death, they will definitely be wiped out.

However, Fang Congzhe discovered from his interaction with Zhu Youxiao during this period that Zhu Youxiao was not a mediocre emperor with no enterprising spirit, but a monarch who was forge ahead as soon as he took the throne, revitalized the imperial court, and wanted to reform. .

This can't help but remind Fang Congzhe of Emperor Sejong (Jiajing). When he first succeeded to the throne, he was also resolute and enterprising. The situation in the court at that time was similar to that now.Yang Tinghe was powerful, but Jiajing refused to give in. In the end, Yang Tinghe gave in.

At that moment, he understood that Zhu Youxiao, who was equally resolute and resolute, could not let the so-called "all-powerful" Donglin Party dominate.So who are Zhang Cong and Yan Song? This allowed him to see an opportunity, and it was also an opportunity for the Qi Chu Zhe Party to compete with Dong Lin.

Doesn’t the emperor want to reform?They can also carry out reforms, but they will do whatever the emperor wants to change.There is nothing wrong with being completely dependent on the emperor and fulfilling one's own political opinions.

That's why they took retreat as an opportunity to advance. They first followed the emperor's wishes and recommended Liu Yishen to act as temporary prime minister. At the same time, they soured the relationship within the Donglin Party and made their position clear.

Later, he proposed the implementation of the entrance examination method that Zhu Youxiao had long wanted to implement, which aroused the opposition of the Donglin Party and made Zhu Youxiao understand the "sinister intentions" of the Donglin Party, thus making the emperor hate the Donglin Party and rely more on himself. .

Zhu Youxiao was sitting on the dragon chair, watching the dispute between the two forces in the court. He was like a theatergoer. Everyone in the audience was performing for him, and in the end he rated it. The performance was probably good. If someone is promoted to a higher position, his political life will end if he does not perform well.

This is the emperor!

Watching their argument, this scene made Zhu You glance at Fang Congzhe. This person can serve as the first assistant for seven years, and he is still somewhat capable. He can fully integrate the Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang Propaganda Party and let them implement the reforms they want. , keep these people who prove to be useful to you.

The Donglin Party's opposition also made Zhu Youxiao a little dissatisfied. Is the way of speech so important? What time is it now? I am still struggling with this. Isn't it better to work down-to-earth and achieve results instead of just talking?

But he also suppressed his dissatisfaction, knowing that he could not be killed with one shot.

So he said out loud: "Okay!"

The court was instantly clean, and everyone seemed to be waiting for his final verdict, but he also wanted to give the Donglin Party a last chance.

"Liu Yishen, you are about to temporarily take over the position of chief assistant. What do you think about this matter and whether the examination method can be implemented."

Liu Yishen also knew that Zhu Youxiao would ask him. As a bystander just now, he knew that the Donglin Party was at a disadvantage in this battle. The emperor was also dissatisfied with the Donglin Party and could not continue to argue. And he had just accepted Because of Fang Congzhe's affection, if he objected again, he was afraid that the emperor would be displeased.

"Your Majesty, the method of examination has advantages and disadvantages. The imperial court has a public opinion. However, the advantages of this method outweigh the disadvantages. However, the disadvantages cannot be ignored. The imperial court can give more instructions to prohibit local officials from using harsh methods and not to be too harsh."

Liu Yishen also agreed to implement the examination method, which made Zhu Youxiao feel that he was judging the situation.But Yang Lian and others were very surprised when they heard Liu Yishuo's words, and even more believed that Liu Yishuo had some kind of deal with Minister Fang Congzhe for the position of chief minister.

At this time, Zou Yuanbiao, the veteran of the Donglin Party, also stood up.

"I also agree with what Liu Yishen said. Although the imperial examination method has its disadvantages, it can rectify the administration of officials and is beneficial to the country. It must not be used."

The courtiers present couldn't help but wonder. What Liu Yisui said was understandable, but Zou Yuanbiao also agreed to test the law. What does this mean?

After Zhu Youxiao heard what Liu Yisui and Zou Yuanbiao said, he also felt that the Donglin Party was not monolithic, and there were also smart people.

　The book club is so quiet. You can criticize or support more. I will read it carefully.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)