Master Yuan, start!

Fourth, the Manchus, Mongols, and Han Chinese share a common aspiration, and all ethnic groups must be allowed to fulfill their aspirations, without fatigue;

Fifth, do not give up an inch of land to ensure the stability of the country.

Sixth, the ministers assist in the administration, waiting for the emperor's order to come again.

After a few years, when the climate for constitutionalism is ripe, we will examine the situation, consult the laws of other countries, and negotiate a timeline for its implementation before announcing it to the world."

These six points are a summary written by Yuan Xiangcheng after comparing them with the five oaths of Japan's Meiji Restoration and combining them with Yi Xin's ideas.

To sum up, it is nothing more than an explanation of how to deal with the most important things at present.

These six oaths were deeply recognized by YiX.

He knew that the Qing Dynasty's current power was inseparable from Yuan Shikai's national defense army. Although Yuan Shikai was not a Manchu, he still had to be treated well.

In Yi X's view, with this imperial edict, Yuan Shikai was completely tied to the chariot of the Eight Banners, and from then on, they would prosper and suffer together.

"My lords, do you have anything to add?" After rushing from the Grand Council to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Yi X quietly looked at the ministers below the stage.

The question was "Do you have anything to add?" rather than "Do you have any different opinions?" The Regent's meaning was very clear.

The ministers who were able to participate in the court meeting naturally understood the meaning of YiX's words.

If you think there's something missing, feel free to raise it. If you want to object, don't say anything!

Since no one objects, it's time to reward him.

This is the effect you want!

Yi X winked at Yuan Xiangcheng in the hall, who immediately stepped forward and shouted:

"My lord, I have a plan to report!"

Yuan Xiangcheng, what is he going to do? Weng Tong, who was standing at the head of the ministers, felt a pang in his heart.

He had not attended many court meetings with Yuan Xiangcheng. Most of the time, Yuan Xiangcheng was outside the capital, so when he heard Yuan Xiangcheng shouting that he had something to report, he was a little unsure.

Who did Yuan Xiangcheng want to impeach?

"Speak!" Yi X replied indifferently.

"My Lord Regent, the situation is now stable. Please remove the word 'temporary' from the title to reassure the people."

Huh~~Weng Tong let out a breath of relief. So it was because of this.

A few days ago, the situation in the capital was tense, and Yi X hurriedly took over the title of "temporary regent" in front of important officials.

Today, all the ministers have arrived, and it is indeed time for him to completely remove the title of temporary regent and become the real regent.

Thinking of this, Weng Tong also shouted out: "Your Majesty, I second the motion!"

As soon as one person spoke, all the ministers present quickly followed suit, expressing their support for Yi X.

"I second this motion!"

"That's exactly what I meant!"

"Well, now that I am the true regent, let's get down to business."

Serious business? The ministers in the palace were a little confused. Wasn’t that what happened just now also serious business?

Just when everyone was puzzled, Yi X, with Yuan Xiangcheng's eyes supporting him, said seriously:

"My Lords, the six oaths have been established, and I am the legitimate regent. In my opinion, the changes in the positions mentioned in these six oaths should be made sooner rather than later."

As soon as he was hailed as the true "Prince Regent" by his ministers, Yi X decided to reform the official system immediately.

This move really scared all the ministers present. Li Hongzao, one of the ministers, wanted to speak out immediately, saying that it was too fast and they needed to postpone the action.

But then, he figured it out.

Removing the word "temporary" in front of "temporary regent" is just a cover!

It was to gain the support of the ministers. After all, no one would object to the emperor's biological father being the regent.

Now, the ministers had just said they supported the regent, but in the blink of an eye, they were opposing the first decree proposed by the regent.

Isn't this a slap in the face?

However, one censor finally couldn't help but stand up and politely expressed his opposition. "Report to the Regent, the reform of the official system cannot be rushed. It is better to wait and see."

"Oh, didn't you just say you supported me?" Yi X interrupted the man without even raising his eyelids.

"I...I don't disagree with the Regent, it's just...it's just about the official system reform..."

"Forget it, no need to explain. Since you don't support me, then put down your hat and go home." Yi X waved his hand, and two guards ran in from outside the hall.

"Your Highness...Your Highness, I am a loyal subject. I really have no second thoughts!"

The guards ignored the censor's cries of regret and dragged him out the door.

Seeing this situation, the ministers who had been a little excited just now calmed down.

The situation was stronger than people, and the ministers knew that they had been tricked, and no one wanted to offend Yi Xin now, so they had to prick up their ears and listen to how the regent planned to arrange the official positions in the court.

"The Grand Council was changed into a responsible cabinet, with a prime minister appointed."

Did they change the title of the Chief Military Minister to the Prime Minister? Upon hearing this, the ministers in the hall began to whisper.

When Guangxu was in power, he mentioned the idea of ​​a responsible cabinet in the court more than once.

However, some ministers have never understood the difference between the foreign "responsible cabinet" and the Qing Dynasty's traditional "cabinet".

They only knew that since Emperor Qianlong, the cabinet of the Qing Dynasty had completely declined and had become a decoration. No one was proud of being a cabinet minister anymore, and they all considered it an honor to be able to enter the Grand Council.

From this perspective, the so-called responsible cabinet is nothing more than returning the power of the Grand Council to the cabinet, which is just old wine in new bottles.

After reaching a conclusion in their minds, the ministers held their breath and began to listen attentively to the next changes.

"The Zongli Yamen was changed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was responsible for foreign affairs and foreign affairs, and Shi Duo was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs."

The Zongli Yamen was changed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Upon hearing this, all the officials nodded in agreement. Regardless of anything else, the name was indeed very appropriate.

"The Ministry of Revenue was changed to the Ministry of Finance, which was responsible for the state's financial affairs, and Weng Tong was appointed as the Minister of Finance."

Novel 9: 87*4

Lord Weng was transferred to the position of Minister of Revenue?

This news was really unexpected for the ministers. After all, Weng Tong was the Minister of Revenue and the head of the Military Affairs Council, and was the leader of the ministers.

After the Grand Council was changed into a responsible cabinet, the Grand Councilor was gone and only the Revenue Minister was left. How come he was demoted?

At first, the ministers in the hall were a little confused, but after a little thought, they quickly came to their senses.

By the way, I heard that before the emperor was assassinated, he had an argument with Lord Weng in the palace, and finally left the palace in anger.

The Regent must be dissatisfied with Lord Weng for not stopping the Emperor, but he could not punish the "Imperial Teacher" on this basis, so he took the excuse of changing the official system to impose a slight punishment.

All the ministers looked at Weng Tong who was standing at the head. They saw that he looked normal. After hearing the appointment, he immediately took off his hat and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

"One of the functions of the Ministry of Rites was to be the Ministry of Education, which was responsible for the affairs of the new national learning, with Sun Jianai as the Minister of Education."

"The former Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Household Department, the Imperial Household Department, and the Imperial Household Department were merged into the new Ministry of Rites, which was responsible for state etiquette matters, with Yang Shenxiu as the Minister of Rites."

Sun Jianai, Yang Shenxiu.

The ministers' eyes turned again to these two people who had few followers in the court.

One was the former Minister of the Tongwenguan in the capital, and was later promoted to Vice Minister of Rites.

One of them was exiled to the Summer Palace by the evil Empress Cixi to show his loyalty to the emperor, and was forced to dig the soil with his bare hands in winter. Later, he was promoted by the emperor to the position of Minister of Taichang Temple and Military Affairs Councillor.

It seems that both of them have been promoted. I wonder what rank this minister holds?

No one answered the doubts in these people's hearts for the time being, and Yi X on the stage continued:

The former Ministry of War, the Military Training Department, the Imperial Household Department, and the Navy Office were merged into the Ministry of Army and Navy, which was responsible for the country's military and political affairs, with Yuan Shikai as the Minister of Army and Navy.

Minister of the Navy and the Army, that's quite appropriate. The ministers looked at Yuan Xiangcheng who was standing at the first place on the other side and muttered to themselves.

However, in their opinion, this reward was a bit "small". After all, Yuan Shikai personally suppressed Tie Liang's Eight Banners Rebellion. Could it be that his contribution was not as great as that of Yang Shenxiu and Sun Jianai?

Zhong Ri Sun and Yang were both able to be cabinet ministers, while Yuan Xiangcheng fought so hard, but was only a cabinet minister. It was somewhat "not the lack of wealth but the imbalance of wealth".

Q Weird, so weird.

The ministers were puzzled, but they had no choice but to continue listening quietly.

"The Ministry of Personnel will remain unchanged, with Li Hongzao appointed as Minister of Personnel;

: There are also the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Posts and Communications, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Criminal Justice, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc., for a total of 1 cabinet and 10 ministries.

ended?

Yi X on the Jiutai platform stopped talking, as if he had finished speaking.

After hearing this, the ministers realized that the changes in the official system reform were not as big as they had imagined.

Most of the work in Ling was done by the original six ministries and nine officials. After the abolition and merger, they just changed their names.

4 No, there is also the most important position, the Prime Minister!

3. Who is the Prime Minister?

As if responding to the thoughts of the ministers, the voice of Regent Yix sounded again from the high platform.

Sixth, the loyal and brave Duke of the Protectorate, Governor-General of the Three Eastern Provinces, and General of the Southern Expedition, Yuan Xiangcheng, led the National Defense Army in the south to defeat the Xiang rebels at Yangzhou City, and personally led elite troops in the north to destroy the traitor Tie Liang, ensuring peace and stability from Yanshan to the Yangtze River.

The Minister of the Navy and Army is not enough to show respect for your achievements, so in recognition of your extraordinary contributions, I have appointed you as the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister!

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister? The ministers present were stunned. Could there be such a part-time job?

Wrong, wrong. The reward given by the Regent to Yuan Shikai was not too little at all, it was simply too much!

The ministers looked at Yuan Xiangcheng with envy.

Chapter 270: Promotion to a higher rank, is it a preferential treatment?

Foreign Minister?

After expressing his gratitude, Yuan Xiangcheng couldn't help but look puzzled. That's not right. What I just said to Yi X was clearly the assistant minister of the cabinet.

When the two had been talking in the Grand Council, Yuan Shikai had already found a position for himself by referring to the historical preparations for constitutionalism of the Qing Dynasty.

That is the "Assistant Cabinet Minister"

In the original time and space, the royal cabinet of the Qing Dynasty, in addition to the Prime Minister, also established an Assistant Minister of the Cabinet with quite Chinese characteristics.