back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 403 Ten Rank Official System
For a while, Lu Chengqi couldn't think of any other way, so he had to kick the ball back to Zuo Jianyi doctor Yun Feng.He only heard him say slowly: "In Yi Yunqing's opinion, how should this matter be resolved?"

After hearing this, Yun Feng smiled bitterly and said: "I just know that the foundation of the country should not be easily shaken. As for how to solve it, I haven't come up with any good ideas for the time being. However, Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and everyone in the palace is also the pillar of the country. There must be a proper solution to this matter..."

Lu Chengqi scolded with a smile: "You are the only one who is slippery! Well, I know you too, but I am afraid that you will be implicated! Xu Qing, you have been listening for so long, what can you do?"

Xu Chongguang, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was conferred the title of Grand Tutor a few days ago, and enjoys a first-rank salary. He is the only one in Dashun, even the former Grand Master Yang.Since I have received so much salary, of course I will be loyal to the emperor.Hearing Lu Chengqi calling him, Xu Chongguang couldn't hide.He had no choice but to go out with his wat and said: "Your Majesty, this matter really cannot be rushed. The collapse of the government is just a case. As far as I know, it is caused by the insufficient money and silver given by the parents and officials of the Lu Mansion."

"Oh, there is such a thing? Besides, it's good for me to see it." Lu Chengqi was slightly surprised, this was the first time he had seen this point of view.

Why did Lu Chengqi trust Xu Chongguang?It is because this old man is very accurate in judging the situation and can see exactly what Lu Chengqi wants to achieve.And when it's time for him to perform, he can always say exactly what Lu Chengqi wants.Which boss wouldn't be able to handle such a subordinate?
Just listen to Xu Chongguang's stern expression: "This starts with His Majesty's adjustment of our salaries. As we all know, these subordinates are not supported by the court. They are recruited by any officials who need staff. But this is the problem. Our court The officials' salaries are extremely unbalanced. As far as Nachen is concerned, one month's salary is as high as a hundred guan! But how much salary can the county magistrate, county lieutenant, and master book get? Yichen knows that it is only ten guan. Adding up the three of them, it’s only [-] pennies. This amount of money is needed to support a yamen with more than [-] subordinates, which is still a little too little.”

Hearing this, Lu Chengqi laughed loudly and said, "Why, Xu Qing is complaining to me and wants to raise your salary?"

Xu Chongguang said: "Your Majesty has clearly observed that this is the truth and not fabricated by the minister."

Lu Chengqi was noncommittal, and said: "I have calculated it. If your salary is to support the family and save some expenses, it is completely enough. I don't understand, why do you have to hire staff? Is it the matter of the yamen? There are many officials, can't they finish it?"

After finishing speaking, Lu Chengqi's gaze shot two sharp rays of light, scanning the officials in the Daqing Palace.As his majesty grew day by day, no one dared to meet his eyes now.Xu Chongguang opened the door, and seeing that Lu Chengqi was a little annoyed, he could only bite the bullet and say, "Your Majesty, you must not look at it this way. The subordinate staff system has existed since ancient times. If all the government affairs are put on the heads of the various yamen, Even if he has three heads and six arms, and he has the skills to separate himself, he can't accomplish so many things! Subordinates are definitely needed, and we must not waste food because of choking. I believe that most subordinates are still law-abiding, corrupt and corrupt, but only a few."

Lu Chengqi still didn't understand, and said: "Then Xu Qing, why do I hear that there are still more than 400 officials waiting? Are there any shortages? Are these officials inferior to those subordinate officials? What subordinate officials can do, they can't do? Previously There are too many things, and I don't know how to arrange them. Now it's all right. Now that this matter is out of the way, I will make it clear. These officials who lead the ranks are actually wasting money from the treasury. To put it bluntly, this They are superfluous officials! In my opinion, anyone is useful, and I have to deal with political affairs non-stop every day, why can they receive their salaries and do nothing? I have an immature idea, these are not practical All the officials who are lacking in rank will be picked up by me to be subordinate officials! The name of this official is called Liguan, and the rank is tenth."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked.Lu Chengqi didn't think there was anything wrong with this method, officials and officials were one.In the eyes of ordinary people, how can they tell which is an official and which is an official?When you see people in official uniforms, don't you always call them masters?

But these important ministers in the court don't think so!Yun Feng, the Zuo Admonisher, immediately came out and said, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"

Lu Chengqi frowned and said, "Why not?"

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, officials are officials, and officials are officials. How can they be confused! "Da Shun Law" says that officials are low-ranking, and the son inherits the father's position. It is hereditary. No scientific research is allowed within three generations. Your Majesty, this It is the rule of the great ancestor and should not be neglected lightly!" Yun Feng bowed deeply and said respectfully with a trembling voice.

What Yun Feng said was the truth, an official is an official, and an official is an official.In terms of status, an official is a superior person, and the people serve him; while an official is an inferior person, who serves the official. Although "officials" undertake law enforcement work in the government, they are still ordinary people. In this social structure with strict hierarchy, officials are clearly inferior to officials.The reason why an official is an official is that he can "manage" people and control the fate of people, including the fate of "officials".Furthermore, the nature of their work is different.The duty of an official is to issue orders and govern the jurisdiction according to his own governance philosophy. The so-called "once the power is in hand, the order will be carried out".The task of officials is to use their professional knowledge to serve their immediate superiors. The so-called "both civil and military skills are necessary, and they are sold to officials and eunuchs".

To put it further, an official is a politician, and he must have his own political ideals and governance concepts; while an official is a technical expert, what he has to do is how to implement the boss's plan step by step through his own technical experience, and achieve the best results. Effect.The common people often say that "an official with an iron-clad yamen" has a term of three to five years, but this is not the case with officials.Officials are from outside, while officials are local. Officials go away as soon as they are hot, but officials are rooted here, and the father does what the son does.Therefore, in many cases, the chief official is emptied by the officials, and the reason is exactly this.

Lu Chengqi is very disdainful of any ancestral system or not, but Dashun governs the country with filial piety, this superficial effort is not enough.Lu Chengqi said angrily: "Before I asked you if you had a solution, you said no. Now that I have a solution, you pushed back and forth. Is this your way of being an official!"

As soon as these words came out, Yun Feng quickly fell to his knees and said, "I dare not!"

At this time, many people felt that Lu Chengqi was a bit arbitrary.Right admonishing doctor Qian Zongxiang came to wear a pair of trousers with Yun Feng, and now seeing his old friend being scolded, he hurriedly came out and said: "Your Majesty, don't be angry, Doctor Yun is also for state affairs! In my humble opinion, this ten-rank official system, Your Majesty still needs to think about it. If it is not the case, I am afraid that the scholars in the world will be so angry that they will beat the Dengwen drum one after another, please Your Majesty to abolish this system..."

(End of this chapter)