Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 391 Candidates

Lian Zining was admired by Zhu Yunying quite a lot. Yingmai was outstanding, talented, upright, and extraordinary.Such officials are definitely the emperor's favorite ministers, because in all aspects, they look like they have become important officials and pillars of the court.

Moreover, Lian Zining took it as his duty to recommend talents, and his political reputation was outstanding, so he was definitely a more worthy minister.

It's just that Zhu Yunying also had to consider some things. Lian Zining was able to show up early, not only because he was serving in front of Zhu Yunying, but also because his first daughter was Zhu Yunying's side concubine.This also gave Lian Zining a lot of honor, but because of this status, he was doomed to some positions, and Zhu Yunying would not give Lian Zining.

For example, in the position of the six ministers, it is possible to practice Zining's talent, but Lian Zining can only be transferred in places like the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple.Zhu Yunying needed him to become a lonely minister, and even when little Zhu grew up a little bit, Lian Zining was about to retire.

The reason is that at that time, the foundation must be cultivated for the prince, and the mother clan of the imperial concubine should not be allowed to have too much influence in the court.Even if Lian Qiongqiong is only giving birth to a daughter for Zhu Yunying now, even if Lian Qiongqiong is giving birth to a prince for Zhu Yunying, Lian Zining will definitely go to a position that cannot be reused.

This can also be regarded as the emperor's mind, and this can also be regarded as a kind of power trick, and the court needs balance.

After asking Lian Zining carefully, the main reason is that Zhu Yunying needs to know the source of the evidence in Lian Zining's hands.Regardless of Ren Hengtai's background, he is the Minister of Rites of Daming after all, so naturally there can be no sloppy in these matters.

If such a case is to be handled, it is a matter of course that it needs to be settled as an iron case, but there must be no room for imagination, and there must be no ambiguity.Such an important minister really cannot wrong him.

So once Lian Zining made a false accusation, the result would obviously be that Lian Zining would have to pay for Ren Hengtai's innocence.

Zhu Yunying had to pay attention to such a big case, and the whole court really needed to pay attention to it.Even judging from the current situation, Ren Hengtai really made a lot of mistakes, and the possibility of false accusations is unlikely, but things like finalizing the case still need to be taken seriously.

After Lian Zining left, Zhu Yunying immediately sent someone to deliver the decree. This time, the person who came over was naturally Zhu Yunying's former companion, Ruyu.As the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Ru Yu also needs to stand up at this time to share the worries of the emperor Zhu Yunying.

"Give me a seat for my companion." Zhu Yunying didn't smile on his face, but he still said to Wang Chengen, "I remember there is some Wuling tea in the palace, so make a pot of tea for my companion."

Ru Xun immediately thanked her, which was an out-and-out grace.Not just tea, but the tea bestowed by the emperor is Wuling tea, which is the tea from the seven counties of Wuling, which became tribute tea in the Tang Dynasty.

The most important thing is that His Majesty remembered that Ru Yu was from Huguang, so he specially gave him tea from Huguang. This is of course a grace.

Seeing Ru Yu sitting down, Zhu Yunying asked, "The Ministry of Punishment is very important, and the accompanying reader also knows it. Can Bao Zhao, whom you recommended, take on this important task?"

Ru Yu immediately stepped into the role of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and replied without hesitation, "Your Majesty, I have shown that he has a serious integrity, and I think he can take on this important task. It's just that the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment has a high position, and the candidate for the Minister still depends on Your Majesty." Holy Judgment."

Zhu Yunying waved his hand and said with a smile, "You are the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and it is your duty to recommend talents. You also said that the Ministry of Punishment is too important, so we naturally have to ask more."

It is indeed necessary to ask more questions. The Ministry of Punishment is the agency in charge of the country's criminal decrees and the review of criminal names.The person in charge of such an organization, Zhu Yunying, of course needs to attach great importance to it. He must not be sloppy in the selection of the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and he needs to consider more comprehensively.

It's just that Zhu Yunying also has the "suspicious disease" of the emperor, mainly because the Minister of the Ministry of Justice is too important.Although Bao Zhao was recommended by Ru Xun, it seems that Ru Xun has also fulfilled the duties of a minister of officials.

But Zhu Yunying will not be sloppy, what should be investigated should still be investigated, and what should be suspected should still be suspected. He would never allow a Minister of the Ministry of Officials to completely control the appointment and removal of officials in the court.Even more, officials at the Shangshu level are not allowed to form parties or have many contacts.

Well, the emperor, it is perfectly normal to do so.Even though Ru Yu is Zhu Yunying's confidant, he will still investigate these matters more clearly.

After discussing Baozhao's matter, Zhu Yunying asked, "Ren Hengtai disappointed me quite a bit. After this incident, it will be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the court. Companion, who should take over the Ministry of Rites? Do you know?"

Ru Yu did not hide anything, nor concealed it, "Returning to Your Majesty, Chen Di, a native of Ningguo Mansion, is ambitious. Ding, Qujing, Wusha, and Wumeng barbarians instigated a disturbance, and Di led his soldiers to defeat them."

Hearing Ru Yu's recommendation, Zhu Yunying couldn't help laughing, thinking that this recommendation was quite good.

Chen Di can be said to be "Yunwen Yunwu", a real scholar recognized by Zhu Yunying.Mounting can lead the army, dismounting can calm the people, not a rotten Confucian who only knows how to read, this is the virtuous person who can help the people and stabilize the country.

Moreover, this man's grandfather had made great contributions in the conquest, and guarded hundreds of households in Fuzhou. This can be said to be a good root, and this is definitely a pretty good background.After all, a hundred households are just middle-level military officers, and they don't have too many family backgrounds, let alone have too many dissidents.

Seeing Zhu Yunying nodding, Ru Yu continued to recommend, "Huangguan, the prefecture of Chizhou, was the Huiyuan in the 24th year of Hongwu, and won the No. 1 in the palace examination. He has served as the editor of the Imperial Academy and was promoted to the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. He has been diligent in learning since childhood, and has a noble character. , Promising yourself with loyalty and filial piety can be of great use.”

Speaking of Huang Guan, Zhu Yunying was also very impressed.This person is not only a Huiyuan, a champion, but also a Jieyuan in the provincial examination, which is commonly known as the big three yuan.Moreover, this person was originally surnamed Xu, and his father was a son-in-law. In the 29th year of Hongwu, the surname was restored with the permission of the court.

Zhu Yunying thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Huang Guan is quite talented. I remember that he was 28 when he won the first prize, but now he is only [-] to [-]. He is too young. Besides, he has always been an official in Beijing and has never been close to the people. Officer. If it is the Minister of Rites, I am afraid there is something wrong."

This can be regarded as one of Zhu Yunying's ideas, and he feels that he should also pay attention to this matter.

Speaking of which, we need to pay attention to these things in the future, because now many talented people, especially the top three, are admitted to the Imperial Academy after being named on the gold list.This noble job is also envied by many people.

It can't really make the Imperial Academy the training place for the six ministers, or that any cabinet ministers in the future must come from the Imperial Academy.

Because once these people change from Jinshi to Hanlin, and worship their orders to enter the cabinet, they are likely to be mediocre officials.Because most of these people have studied hard for ten years and have been in the Hanlin Garden for a long time. They are people who are good at writing and ink, and have no practical political experience.Once in the cabinet, it is very likely to be fatuous, ignorant, mediocre, and lack the ability to be brave in doing things and dare to do things.

What's more, he didn't go to the place, didn't know the sufferings of the people, and didn't have the experience of governing the state capital.The result is that there are only talkative people, and each one of them is likely to only know how to form a party for personal gain, seek business, and slip through their beards.

In order to enter the cabinet in the future, you must experience the localities, and you must have the experience of being an official close to the people.Even the six ministers should not be just "superior" people. These people need to be down-to-earth and have the ability to do practical things.

Thinking about it this way, Zhu Yunying felt a little relieved. The Ming Dynasty was more than [-] years old, and many systems have not yet been perfected, and many habits have not yet been formed.Under such circumstances, there is not much resistance for Zhu Yunying to formulate some policies, which is convenient for him to implement.

After discussing these matters with Ru Yu, Zhu Yunying needs to continue reviewing the memorial.

He still needs to continue to consider the candidates for the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Punishment, and there is no need to be too anxious about these matters.Although Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is in prison and Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment is seriously ill, the operation of these two departments will not be affected at any rate.

After all, those positions are official positions, and there are a lot of talents in the court, and someone can take their place at any time.If the court is really in chaos, it may be that the emperor is in trouble suddenly, and the court does not have a prince, then it may lead to some chaos.

Although the six ministers have high positions and weights, they are just one radish and one pit.There is no shortage of ministers in the imperial court, or people who can replace them at any time. Zhu Yunying doesn't need to worry about chaos in the world.

Old Zhu came to the Hall of Martial Arts in a leisurely manner, and took the memorial that Zhu Yunying had reviewed and read it.As for Zhu Yunying at this time, she obediently moved away from the dragon chair to let Lao Zhu sit on it, but Zhu Yunying just asked Wang Chengen to move a chair to sit beside her.

Looking at it this way, although Zhu Yunying became the emperor, the current situation seems to be the same as when he was the emperor's grandson, that is, it's just and right.

"If there are two less ministers, there will be less, no problem." Old Zhu didn't care, and it could be said that he was comforting Zhu Yunying, "You are different from us. When we were sitting on the dragon chair, many scholars were unwilling to serve us. Sometimes there is a lack of talents in our court. You are different, there are many talents."

Zhu Yunying laughed, and said confidently, "Grandpa Huang is right, but my grandson didn't take it seriously. In the early years, Grandpa Huang's Shangshangshu was missing for many years, isn't it the same?! Besides Well, these scholars are still rushing to court, we have no shortage of people."

Hearing what Zhu Yunying said, Lao Zhu was naturally more at ease, because what Zhu Yunying said were indeed some facts.

Let's continue to review the memorials. The candidates for the Shangshu only need to be considered. Zhu Yunying still has many choices.As for these memorials, others are not qualified to help Zhu Yunying review them.

(End of this chapter)