Borrow the day to change the day

() "Your Majesty is wise." Zhong Jinwei quickly flattered him, but he didn't know that in history, after Xu Guangqi wrote a letter explaining the use of mathematics, Emperor Chongzhen decreed that "degrees should be bypassed, and related achievements should be shared with Cao."But unfortunately, the Ming Dynasty perished after only a dozen years. In such a short period of time, due to the invasion of foreign Jian captives and the tossing of peasant uprisings, Xu Guangqi's idea could not be fully implemented throughout the country. It is very regrettable.

On the one hand, Xu Guangqi marveled at Uncle Zhongxing's erudition, and on the other hand, he was proud of having a monarch who was willing to accept advice and wholeheartedly serve the people.

"Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live." Xu Guangqi was excited and sincerely wished Emperor Chongzhen long live.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the two courtiers who were sincerely doing practical things in front of him, and said sincerely: "On behalf of the people of Ming Dynasty, I thank you very much."

Zhong Jinwei and Xu Guangqi hurriedly gave way and asked the emperor to thank them, but they dared not accept it.

Emperor Chongzhen slowly walked back to the throne, thinking all the way, and when he sat on the throne, he said to the two courtiers below: "There are more and more things about education for all. I think about it. , is it also like the road government office, set up a special department for management?"

"Of course, we can set up a Ministry of Education." Zhong Jinwei blurted out without thinking.

"Ministry of Education, educate the people, yes, I think it's okay, Xu Qing, what do you think?" Emperor Chongzhen first expressed his opinion, and then asked Xu Guangqi.

Your leader made affirmation first, and asked me what to say.Xu Guangqi thought to himself that he was more inclined towards technology, and he didn't pay much attention to these false contents, and he didn't have any opinions.

Emperor Chongzhen put one hand on the imperial table, tapped it with his fingers, thought for a while, and said: "I decided to separate the content of education from the Ministry of Rites, and stand side by side with the existing six departments to show my importance. .”

"Your Majesty is wise. Education is the foundation of each ministry. It is not too much to break away from the Ministry of Rites and become the seventh ministry." Zhong Jinwei felt that Emperor Chongzhen's idea was good, so he agreed.

Emperor Chongzhen nodded, and when he was about to discuss further, the servant came to ask the chief assistant Wen Tiren to see him.

I don't know what's going on with Wen Tiren. Emperor Chongzhen is in a good mood now, so he sent an imperial edict to meet him.

Wen Tiren entered the Wenhua Palace, and found Uncle Zhongxing and Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites were there. Seeing their excitement, he was slightly taken aback: "Could it be that Uncle Zhongxing fired the cement successfully?"

He really wanted to ask, but the matter in hand was also important, so he saluted Emperor Chongzhen first, and then told: "Your Majesty, Minister of the Ministry of Industry has submitted his resignation letter to the cabinet on the grounds of being unwell, please Your Majesty to make a decision."

Emperor Chongzhen was taken aback for a while, and in just one day, another important minister handed in his resignation.But he didn't care, Zhang Fengxiang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, wanted to take him down in the last city wall rape case, but he compromised after being co-signed by those people.

This time, Emperor Chongzhen did not show politeness to the Minister of Industry, he directly approved his resignation, and then sent it back to Wen Tiren.

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen approved it so quickly, Wen Tiren didn't even show politeness.He was a little surprised in his heart, but he was also dissatisfied with Zhang Fengxiang's performance as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, so he did not persuade Emperor Chongzhen, but just reminded: "Your Majesty, if Zhang Fengxiang resigns, who will take over as Minister of the Ministry of Industry?"

Emperor Chongzhen quickly went through the candidates in his mind, and found that none of them were suitable, so he couldn't help frowning.

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's silence for a long time, Zhong Jinwei looked at Wen Tiren and Xu Guangqi, thought for a while, and suggested to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."

"Oh, Master Zhong, what advice do you have?" Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhong Jinwei, and when he saw Xu Guangqi standing beside Zhong Jinwei, his heart suddenly moved.

"Your Majesty, I recommended Mr. Xu to be Minister of the Ministry of Industry. There are two reasons. First, Mr. Xu recommended sweet potatoes, which can live countless lives. It is a great achievement; second, Mr. Xu has a deep knowledge of mathematics. Mathematics is inseparable from everything, and it is what Mr. Xu is good at, so even if he does not have the credit for cement, he is still enough to be the Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Xu Guangqi knew that Zhong Jinwei wanted to recommend him for promotion, so he did not hesitate to give credit for the cement.But I didn't expect to hear Zhong Jinwei recommending himself now, and I couldn't help being moved.

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said: "I know Xu Qing's contribution, he has been doing practical things all the time, and he is indeed more suitable than ordinary officials, but I still want to let Xu Qing be the secretary of the Ministry of Education. After all, this content was previously It is more reasonable for the Ministry of Rites to be in charge of the Ministry of Rites. Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites should take over. However, what Master Zhong said makes sense, but if Xu Qing takes over as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who will be the Minister of the Ministry of Education?"

Wen Tiren was in the fog while listening, what kind of sweet potato, what kind of minister of the Ministry of Education, seeing that Emperor Chongzhen had finished speaking, he couldn't help asking.

Emperor Chongzhen knew that the handling of these matters was inseparable from him.Moreover, he had a lot of trust in him, so he asked Zhong Jinwei to tell the first assistant of Ming Dynasty what happened.

Wen Tiren thought as he listened: The new yamen that the emperor intends to establish is unprecedented in all dynasties, and as long as it is carried out, according to Zhong Xingbo's description, the future development of the dynasty and the Ming Dynasty will be turned upside down, and it can be compared with The new imperial examinations in the Sui and Tang Dynasties are comparable, and even more significant.This first minister of the Ministry of Education, as long as he does a good job, his name will go down in history.

Wen Tiren thought of this, and played to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I am the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and it is my duty to educate the people. Now that your Majesty attaches so much importance to enlightenment, I am willing to share your worries with you. Therefore, the minister is the chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty and concurrently serves as the Minister of the Ministry of Education, which can reflect the degree of importance that His Majesty attaches to it, so that all the officials in the world dare not refuse to use their orders."

Emperor Chongzhen thought about it, what Wen Tiren said made sense, looked at Zhong Jinwei, and asked, "Master Zhong, what do you think?" Before he knew it, Emperor Chongzhen had already relied on Zhong Jinwei in terms of employment.

Zhong Jinwei thought it was quite good. The appointment of the Chief Assistant of the Ming Dynasty as the head of the newly established department can show the importance of the imperial court and allow the officials below to work with more care. Therefore, Zhong Jinwei nodded and agreed: "The minister seconded the proposal."

Emperor Chongzhen saw that Zhong Jinwei had no objection, so he said to Wen Tiren: "Old Wen Ge, after the establishment of the Ministry of Education, I still hope that you can do this job well with your heart. I have very high expectations."

Wen Tiren was overjoyed: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Emperor Chongzhen was happy when he saw that this matter had come to fruition. He stood up and said to Wen Tiren: "The former Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is allowed to return home after illness, and the cabinet nominates Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites to take over the position of Minister of Industry. You can go to Cao to handle this matter. "

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tiren took the order, secretly happy in his heart, coming to report something, he took a chance that might last forever.

Then Emperor Chongzhen turned to Xu Guangqi and said: "As for the sweet potato, Xu Qing drafted a memorial to list various matters, and sent an order to the southeastern provinces to provide various sweet potato seeds. This year, we will carry out nationwide trial planting. Be sure to state that the first year of trial planting is not allowed. Occupy the original land."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi took the order, and he was also happy in his heart. Not only did his original purpose of writing "Sweet Potato Shu" come true today, but he was also promoted two ranks in a row, becoming the second-rank Minister of the Ministry of Industry.More importantly, his desire to promote mathematics has been so valued that it will be implemented nationwide.

After the Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he turned to Zhong Jinwei and said, "Master Zhong, everything is due to your participation. I will not reward you now. After you have fired the cement, I will reward you as a marquis, okay?"

Zhong Jinwei didn't like being an official, buried in piles of paperwork all day long, and dealing with various colleagues.Now upgrade the level, and then suggest to the emperor if you have any ideas; after you have nothing to do, go to play all over the country, how beautiful it is.Therefore, I have no opinion on the arrangement of Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen was very happy to see that Zhong Jinwei had no desire for power as usual, and he said again: "I know that your mansion has a new population and you are short of expenses, so I will give you a shop and more money every day to subsidize the expenses in the mansion." .”

Zhong Jinwei was also polite, and thanked him directly without any refusal. The shops in Beijing City are assets that are more expensive than ordinary houses, so how can you not want them.

Several people in the Wenhua Palace have gained something, of course, the boss, Emperor Chongzhen, has gained the most.He looked up and looked outside the hall, and found that it was almost noon, and when discussing things, time passed so quickly.