The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 347 Lineup
Cao Mao knew what Zhong Hui wanted to do the moment he opened his mouth.

No wonder he had previously encouraged Zheng Mao and Chen Qian to do more work.

He simply didn't bother with small fights; he wanted to go for a big one.

Standardizing the appointment and transfer of officials seemed to be limiting the emperor's power, but in fact, this move had a great impact.

This is consistent with Zhong Hui's usual style.

Zhong Hui liked to do things that had equal advantages and disadvantages and were very rash and dangerous.

This restricted personnel power. The emperor could not make arrangements at will but had to conduct an investigation first. The investigators would probably be officials. In this sense, it allowed officials to dominate personnel power and allowed the emperor to stop.

The disadvantages are huge. If a big family is responsible for this investigation, something big will happen in Wei.

But if we can continue to make a fuss about this matter, the effect will also be great, and it can improve the increasingly absurd administrative situation in Wei in one fell swoop.

The officials of our Great Wei are quite explosive in all dynasties. They can be found doing anything. Their weirdness is only second to the absurd behavior of the princes in the early Han Dynasty and the Gao family later.

The Gao family was just a family of psychopaths, but among the officials of the Wei Dynasty who regarded mourning as a fashion, a large number of people went crazy after mourning.

If we can rectify the administration on a large scale and replace those idiots in various parts of Wei, it would be worth it.

Even though it's still a family exchanging for a family, a normal family is always better than a crazy one.

At this moment, etiquette and laws were weak, and the major families were frantically intermarrying. They only followed the principle of not marrying people with the same surname, and cared little about other things. Cao Mao even suspected that the quality of children from aristocratic families was getting worse and worse due to close marriages.

Taking the current three countries as an example, if they can replace a group of officials who are like human beings, they will be at the forefront of the three countries.

I don’t know how many times administrative efficiency can be improved.

In this society ruled by man, the influence of a qualified official on government affairs is too huge. Local agricultural production, disaster management, public security and other matters all depend on the level of the officials. The lowest-level officials will even rob their own people.

After considering various aspects, Cao Mao felt that Zhong Hui's idea was feasible.

Although the power of personnel is currently in his hands, given the attitude of the ministers, what can he do with this power?
As for the disadvantages of this matter, we can find ways to solve it.

Cao Mao thought a lot in his mind, but still did not intervene.

In fact, an excellent ruler in a feudal society does not need to do much. He only needs to do three things. The first is to find capable people, the second is to let capable people do what they are good at, and the third is to avoid causing trouble.

If you can do these three things, you are basically a good and wise ruler.

If one thinks he is noble, does everything by himself, thinks he is invincible, wants to get involved in everything, and is incompetent but loves to work hard, then there are two possible outcomes: either he will end up like Emperor Wen of Wei or Emperor Yang of Sui.

The struggle between the emperor and his ministers is essentially a struggle between ministers.

Xun Yi looked at the unshakable emperor, then at the ministers in front of him. He slowly stood up and looked at the ministers.

"What are you trying to do?! Are you trying to force His Majesty?!"

He hurried to the front of the court and saluted Cao Mao respectfully. "Your Majesty, the officials were only anxious for a moment. They are all doing this for the sake of the Wei State. Please forgive their sins!"

Xun Yi bowed again and again.

Cao Mao looked at everyone and said, "Let's handle this matter according to what Zhong Jun said."

He stood up decisively and looked at Guo Zhang among the ministers.

"Guo Zhang was rude to me during the court meeting and should be punished!"

After Cao Mao finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Guo Zhang was stunned. Why did they have to do this before leaving? Wasn't it already agreed?
He quickly looked at the ministers around him, but at this moment, these ministers all took the initiative to shift their gaze and did not dare to look at him.

Guo Zhang's face looked quite ugly.

After the court meeting was over, he couldn't help but look for Xun Yi, but was coaxed and deceived into leaving by several ministers.

Xun Yi walked up to Wang Su with a wry smile.

"Prince, what happened today."

Wang Su looked at him and suddenly laughed.

"Mr. Xun, there's no need to say more. We'll be closer in the future."

Xun Yi said again: "Of course, we should be close. We are ministers in the same court. Naturally, I will need you to take care of us in the future. The Secretariat governs the country. Without you, how can it proceed?"

At this moment, someone suddenly walked behind Xun Yi.

Xun Yi subconsciously turned around and saw Zhuge Dan standing behind him, very close to him. Zhuge Dan was tall, with his head lowered, and his expression was a little scary.

Xun Yi hurried to pay his respects, but Zhuge Dan grabbed his arm.

"No need to be so polite, Lord Xun."

"Have you finished your work with Lord Situ?"

"It's done, it's done."

"That's good. Then tell me about it. I just took office and was checking the supplies and food when the granary was burned down."

Zhuge Dan held Xun Yi's arm tightly and refused to let go. Even when he was talking, he was still holding his forearm, which was a bit humiliating.

Xun Xi struggled a few times but found himself unable to break free. Zhuge Dan was, after all, a general who had ridden across the battlefield on horseback, and Xun Xi was clearly at a disadvantage.

"What does this mean, Grand Marshal? Are you blaming me?"

"Didn't you say it? The Shangshutai governs the affairs of the world. If you are not to blame, then your Majesty should be blamed?"

"Or do you want to blame me?"

Xun Yi quickly said, "The Secretariat is only responsible for execution, and Taicang is not responsible for that."

"I'm new here, so forget about that. Today, you just need to accompany me to solve this matter."

Zhuge Dan directly dragged Xun Xi out. Xun Xi was shocked and angry at this moment, and was half-forced out of the hall by Zhuge Dan.

Wang Su laughed as he watched this scene. He looked at Zheng Mao standing beside him and said with emotion, "People used to say Zhuge was a generous and sincere gentleman. Seeing this today, I see that it's indeed true!"

Zheng Mao said nothing. He looked very helpless. Why was it so difficult to be a centrist in this temple?

At this moment, Zhong Hui was already sitting in front of Cao Mao.

"Your Majesty, if there's a first time, there will be a second. They'll continue to push their limits until both sides fight to the death."

Zhong Hui's eyes were particularly cold.

It can be seen that Zhong Hui has already sentenced to death those ministers who forced the emperor to abdicate. Once he has the chance, Zhong Hui will kill them without hesitation.

Cao Mao shook his head. "These people are threatening to resign. If we punish them, I'm afraid government affairs will be paralyzed, and my orders won't reach the people."

"Your Majesty is right, so we have to find someone to replace them."

"Your Majesty told me about the Secretariat before. The six ministers are enough to barely complete the operation of the temple."

"But the six ministers must have suitable leaders."

"Your Majesty, do you have a candidate in mind?"

Cao Mao narrowed his eyes, but did not hide anything. He said bluntly, "Zheng Chong's position as Shangshu Ling cannot be revoked in the short term. We can let Wang Su take over in the future."

"I intend to let Chen Tailai take over the position of Pushe temporarily."

"As for the six ministries, I've considered it. The Ministry of Personnel can be headed by Zheng Mao, the Ministry of War can be headed by Chen Qian, the Ministry of Justice can be headed directly by Shi Ji, the Ministry of Revenue can be headed by Lu Qin, the Ministry of Rites can be headed by Wei Shu, and the Ministry of Works can be headed by Du Yu."

Zhong Hui was a little surprised. He didn't expect that His Majesty had already thought of the specific candidates for the Shangshu departments.

In fact, Cao Mao had a lot of long lists in his mind. In addition to the Secretariat, he also had very detailed candidates for some other institutions.

Later on, the Secretariat gradually used Wei Guan to take on important tasks, while Zhong Hui and Zhang Hua were the leaders of the internal officials.

The Censorate was in Guanqiu Dian.

He had many permutations and combinations here, and the one he told Zhong Hui was just one of them.

Zhong Hui had a similar idea to Cao Mao. The three dukes and nine ministers could be given to these incompetent guys, but the agency that actually did the work must be staffed by their own people, and arrangements would be made immediately after the reform.

At that time, he could simply ignore the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers and rely on his own Secretariat to govern the world.

By then, it will not be the ministers but the emperor who will hold court meetings in the Secretariat to undermine the government!
It was not only Sima Shi who taught Cao Mao knowledge, but also Wang Xiang, Gao Rou and others.

This is probably something they never dreamed of.

Cao Mao then added, "However, these are not fundamental. Ultimately, we must continue Emperor Wen's great cause of culture and education. Shi Ji, this is what you are best at. What are your thoughts?"

Zhong Hui pursed his lips, but did not rush to speak.

Even for Zhong Hui, this matter was very difficult. Zhong Hui wanted to agree to it immediately, but he had no good solution for the time being.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be impatient about this matter. I will definitely find a solution."

Hearing Zhong Hui's answer, Cao Mao was a little surprised. It turns out that there are things that you can't do.

But Cao Mao also gave Zhong Hui enough face and did not talk about this matter any more. He just said that he believed Zhong Hui could do it.

Zhong Hui left this place very quickly. He had to meet with Xun Yi and others to overhaul the official system of the Wei Dynasty, sweep away the evil spirits, and promote as many capable people as possible.

When it comes to culture and education, Zhong Hui has no way out, but Cao Mao has many ideas. The monopoly of knowledge by aristocratic families can be broken at multiple levels.

The most important aspect is technology.

Technological inventions change our lives. When printing and papermaking techniques developed to a certain level and books were circulated among the people in large numbers, it became less easy to monopolize knowledge.

Children from poor families simply lack the opportunity to receive education. They are not inferior to children from wealthy families. In fact, those who have achieved the most success today are children from wealthy families who suffered a lot in their youth.

Papermaking and printing.

Cao Mao could roughly explain the principles of these things, but it was not realistic to make them. However, the Wei Dynasty had plenty of talented people.

Cao Mao looked at Zhang Hua standing aside.

"Maoxian, prepare a carriage for me! I want to meet a wise man."

"only!!"

(End of this chapter)