Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 67 Program
Zhu Houzhao stood on the steps with a serious expression on his face. He also knew that it was almost time to settle down today.Originally, Zhu Houzhao thought that many people would oppose the establishment of the Yantie Division, not to mention the turbulent public opinion, but Zhu Houzhao was disappointed, which was not the case at all.

Some of the ministers were against it, while others were in favor of it, which made Zhu Hou understand the truth that these ministers are often disorganized.

Everyone has their own demands, and everyone has their own ideas. It is not so difficult to get these people to unify their opinions. Basically, there is nothing that everyone agrees on.Of course, it would be hard to say if everyone was opposed to it. For example, what these people insisted on, it is not uncommon in the history of Ming Dynasty that there was a big confrontation between the emperor and his courtiers.

The courtiers stopped the court, or they ran outside the Meridian Gate to block the door. The courtiers of the Ming Dynasty have done these things.

Some people in later generations said that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was brutal and advocated the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Things like this were in the Ming Dynasty. If you zoom in, you will die early in the morning.Although the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was not as high as a scholar in the Song Dynasty, his status was really not low in the later period, as evidenced by Zhu Yuanzhang's tax-free land.

This time, the officials of the Yantie Division also opposed it, and there were quite a few, but there were also many people who agreed. This meant that the matter could be done for the emperor.

Why do you say that?Because for the emperor, as long as all the ministers are not opposed to one thing, the emperor can basically do it without any problem.It doesn't matter if some people object or make small jumps, it can be put aside, as long as someone is willing to do it.This is also the reason why many people are called treacherous ministers. What these people do is basically what the emperor said. I agree and support them.

Of course, this has also become a reason for many people to attack their opponents. If you agree, you are flattering the emperor, you traitor!No bottom line!
In the early morning when discussing political affairs, Zhu Houzhao's mind wandered away. He looked at the serious faces below, and his tone was firm and forceful when he spoke, but Zhu Houzhao felt vague and far away.Turning his head and glanced at his father sitting high on the dragon chair, Zhu Houzhao sighed, it should be more blurred and more difficult to see clearly.

"Let's talk about Yantiesi's matter!" It seemed that after discussing other matters, Zhu Youtang's Yantiesi's matter was brought out.

"A few days ago, the Ministry of Households participated in the affairs of the salt administration for Qi You in the matter. The salt class decreased year by year, and the income of the imperial court also decreased. Seeking profit. Qi Aiqing said that the imperial court should establish the Daming Salt and Iron Department. I want to hear the thoughts of the Aiqings. The Aiqings have also entered the test book. It seems that most of them agree, so let's settle this matter! "

While speaking, Zhu Youtang turned his head to look at the cabinet, and then ordered: "The cabinet will come out with a statement as soon as possible, and it will be in the meeting room at that time." After saying this, Zhu Youtang retreated and left.

Zhu Houzhao also breathed a sigh of relief. This matter has finally passed the first stage, and he can start preparing for the second stage. Zhu Houzhao also roughly understood the procedure of the imperial court's policy formulation.

First of all, someone has to ask a question, basically the courtiers participate in the performance or the emperor raises it, and then there is a court discussion, that is, a small-scale discussion, mainly the cabinet scholars, the six ministers and the minister.Basically, the emperor and the cabinet discuss first, and then count the important ministers such as the six ministers.

If it is a general matter, it is basically a proposal by the cabinet, and then the emperor approves it, and the matter is over.

For major court discussions, after the court meeting, the officials can write a letter to discuss, and then the court will carry out the implementation.

Generally, there will be no large-scale opposition to the policies passed in this way, because you can't listen to the decisions made by the big bosses above.A large-scale conflict broke out between the emperor and his courtiers. Basically, it was what the emperor wanted to do, and those who opposed it were the few bigwigs in the court. Otherwise, that kind of situation would never have happened.

There are all kinds of elders, including Yang Tinghe, who is just like Emperor Jiajing, and the old three elders who are just like Wan'an and Liu Ji.

Of course, there are also people like Yan Song who flatter the emperor without a bottom line. Sometimes the emperor will achieve his own goals by dividing the cabinet ministers or removing disobedient cabinet ministers.The great etiquette created by Emperor Jiajing was to select ministers who listened to his own words, and his character and so on, so lean back.

Emperor Jiajing was originally a vassal king who entered the palace, so it can be said that he had no foundation, except for the righteous name of an emperor, he had nothing.

Those important ministers of the imperial court still pushed him to the top instead of being single-handedly promoted by him. If they don't want to be puppets, they can only kill these people.Even the natal family of Queen Zhang had such considerations, that is to consolidate their throne.It's just that after he died, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng appeared in Daming, and the power of ministers in Daming reached its peak.

After Zhang Juzheng, the Ming Dynasty completely entered the scope of party formation, and the Qi, Zhejiang and Chu parties and the Donglin party fought inextricably, which lasted until the demise of Nanming.

This time the matter seemed simple, but it was not. The main reason was that Zhu Houzhao had found an entry point so that the ministers would not rise up against it.This made Zhu Houzhao realize the power and balance, find a suitable position to cut in, and never let the minister stand aside.

No matter whether their thoughts or actions are right or wrong, they must not be single-minded, and even the matter itself is far less important than the technique of balance.

Following behind his father, Zhu Houzhao pondered with a sullen face, and sighed in his heart: "The emperor's art is really cold, there is no right or wrong, and even the pros and cons are not considered."

"What are you thinking about?" Seeing Zhu Houzhao's absent-minded appearance, Zhu Youtang couldn't help asking his son with a smile.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Houzhao decided to tell his father about the matter. After thinking about it, Zhu Houzhao said: "Father, I seem to have done something wrong. I originally planned to let Ding Guogong take over the Yantie Division. , but now it seems impossible.”

"It's so obvious!" Zhu Youtang laughed when he saw his son, and couldn't help but feel excited about educating his son.

"This happened not long after Marquis Shouning entered the palace. In addition, Qi You and Marquis Shouning were very close to each other during the incident. Everyone knows that the matter of Yantiesi was prompted by his relatives. Oppose It’s less intense because officials want to get a piece of the yamen, especially those who want to go further.”

"Heading Yantie Division, there may not be many people staring at this position. If you want Dingguo to take charge of Yantiesi, no one will support it, and the voice of opposition must be loud and loud."

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