1477. The new power of Mingjing

Before Wen Tianxiang and others left the imperial study room, Zhao Dongting signed the appointment document for Huang Hua to serve as Xingguo Military Region.

This document is different from the previous imperial edict. Except for Zhao Dongting's signature, Wen Tianxiang and others signed their names on it. That is to say, Huang Hua's appointment was actually issued by the Military and Mechanical Provincial Cabinet. This is the first case after Zhao Dongting took over the appointment and removal of Zhao Dongting from the top generals of the Song Dynasty.

In the future, although the power center of the Song army was still dominated by Zhao Dongting, he would not be the only one who said it would be like what it was.

Of course, then again, with Zhao Dongting's current prestige in the Song Dynasty, as long as it is not an obvious wrong decision, Wen Tianxiang and others are afraid that they will support him unconditionally. However, this system will definitely have many constraints on the monarchs after the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Dongting was gradually promoting the transformation of the Song Dynasty from a hereditary monarchy to a hierarchy. If his expectations could be achieved, many similar senatorial churches would be formed in the future of the Song Dynasty. Although the king would still be the center of the country, it would be restricted by the cabinet.

On this day, after Wen Tianxiang and others left the palace, they quietly left Changsha and headed towards their respective jurisdictions.

Zhao Dongting then announced Lu Xiufu and others to the imperial study room.

Lu Xiufu, Wang Wenfu and others, except for the military provinces and departments, were all present, as well as Wen Qingshu, the general secretary of Mingjingtai.

After everyone arrived at the imperial study room, Zhao Dongting first mentioned that he was preparing to attack the Yuan Dynasty next year. Lu Xiufu and others had no objection on this matter.

For example, the old ministers, they were probably even more urgent to attack the Yuan Dynasty than Zhao Dongting. Over the years, the Song Dynasty has been bullied to the extreme.

Now that the Song Dynasty is booming, it is time to calculate the original accounts.

After only a brief discussion, the preparation for the attack on the Yuan Dynasty was basically reached at the top class of the Song Dynasty.

After agreeing on this matter, Zhao Dongting mentioned to Lu Xiufu and others about the establishment of the State Council Cabinet, supervising the provincial cabinet, and the entire North Korean cabinet.

He said: "In addition to the attack on the Yuan Dynasty, I have another thing to tell you, I plan to implement the new cabinet policy. I have formed the Military and Ji Provincial Cabinet, and all my dear friends should know. Today's attack on the Yuan Dynasty was voted by me and the cabinet members of the Military and Ji Provincial Cabinet. I think the cabinet system is more suitable for the long-term development of the Song Dynasty, which can prevent the chief from dominating the emperor and causing trouble for another party."

Lu Xiufu, Wang Wenfu, Zhao Yuluo and others were shocked when they heard this.

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, I wonder how you plan to form a cabinet?"

Zhao Dongting said: "I plan to set up a central cabinet, and I personally serve as the cabinet chief. Lu Aiqing, Wang Aiqing, Zhao Aiqing and Wen Junji Ling serve as deputy cabinet chiefs. All the members of the Military and Mechanical Cabinet will be members of the cabinet. The central cabinet can cut off military and political affairs in the court. Below the central cabinet, I will set up a state cabinet at the same level as the Military and Mechanical Cabinet, supervise the cabinet and the law cabinet. All regions must also establish a route-level cabinet, a government-level cabinet and a county-level cabinet."

After hearing what he said, Lu Xiufu and others understood instantly.

The emperor wants to implement the cabinet system, and the biggest purpose is to weaken the rights of the chief officials. What measures do these people do in the future must be approved by the cabinet members.

A slight worry appeared in Lu Xiufu's eyes and said, "The emperor...will this prompt the officials in the court to form cliques and make private contributions?"

Zhao Dongting chuckled and shook his head, "The cabinet leaders in various places will have the right to veto the veto as I do. Since no important decree is allowed to be signed by the cabinet, it cannot be distributed."

"this……"

Lu Xiufu said in a daze: "In this way, isn't it necessary for the supervisor to take charge of political affairs in various places?"

"Won't."

Zhao Dongting said: "If a landlord often has to use a veto power, it means he has no prestige. How can he pass the political review?"

Lu Xiufu showed a sudden enlightenment and bowed repeatedly, "The emperor is very proud."

The retired supervisory order Zhang Shijie also hurriedly said: "The emperor is wise and powerful..."

Zhao Dongting was used to these horses and just chuckled.

[Jiujiu Novels    ] Then he said: "In addition to cabinets at all levels, I also intend to give Mingjingtai a new right."

He smiled and looked at Wen Qingshu, the most inconspicuous and humble among the people present. "In the future, I will hold a meeting of Mingjingtai in the Imperial City at the beginning of each year and invite national-level Mingjingjing in the name of the court to participate. These Mingjingjingjing will have the right to appoint and remove important officials in the central cabinet. If anyone is unpopular, Mingjingtai only needs more than four-fifths of the people to vote and can be dismissed."

After saying this, Lu Xiufu, Zhao and Luo all changed their expressions.

If the emperor granted Mingjingtai such rights, it would be of great significance.

This means that in the future, their appointment and removal power will no longer be completely controlled by the emperor, but will be in the hands of those mirrors.

And what does the mirror represent?

It's the people!

This is definitely unprecedented.

In this era when the hierarchy concept is still a bit strict, no one of them, the important officials, had thought that their appointment and removal would be decided by public opinion in the future.

The emperor always values ​​the people, and often the king is the least and the people are the most important. However, he never thought that the emperor would raise the status of the people to this level.

However, Lu Xiufu and others were just silent, and no one objected.

After Zhao Dongting said this, he would most likely make the emperor think that they had a ghost in their hearts.

Of course, this has a lot to do with their clear conscience. For example, the chief officials of various ministries in Changsha were carefully selected by Zhao Dongting, and their loyalty was very high.

Looking at the entire Song Dynasty, there is only one example like Wen Zheyan.

Seeing that everyone was not talking, Zhao Dongting smiled and said, "If you have no other opinions, then this matter will be settled?"

Lu Xiufu and others all agreed.

Zhao Dongting stood up from the bed and said, "Then I will issue an imperial edict to convey my meaning to all places."

Later, Lu Xiufu and others watched Zhao Dongting ask Zhang Tingen to draft an order in the imperial study.

There is not much difference between the road-level cabinet, the prefecture-level cabinet, the county-level cabinet and the central cabinet. The cabinet members are composed of local officials.

Zhao Dongting is just dispersing the power of the chief official.

After the imperial edict was written, Zhao Dongting handed it to Lu Xiufu directly, saying: "Lu Aiqing, please do the specific establishment of cabinets in various places! After the cabinet is established, the imperial city and the military and political affairs in various places will be decided by the cabinet. It is not a huge matter, and there is no need to ask me for instructions. Just take a look at it before various policies are issued."

In an instant, Lu Xiufu and others looked at Zhao Dongting with a strange look.

They suddenly felt that the emperor suddenly wanted to form a cabinet, afraid that it would be as simple as dispersing the power of the chief official.

The emperor still has to be the boss!

It’s also a blessing that the emperor was able to come up with such a solution.

But they were used to it. After all, Zhao Dongting has always tried not to worry about things that he could not worry about. Apart from the bitter smile in his heart, there was no other way.

With the government order to form a cabinet, it was carried out from the fast horse and passed away from the city to various places, which probably means that the Song Dynasty will enter a new form from then on.

Whether it is good or bad, except for Zhao Dongting who has traveled through time since later generations, I am afraid no one can understand.

However, Wen Qingshu will surely become a popular figure in the entire Song Dynasty.

In the past, Mingjingtai only had a supervisory position, but now it has appointment and removal position. It seems similar, but in fact it is a world of difference.

Even though Mingjingtai where Wen Qingshu is on duty is not a yamen, I believe no one will underestimate her anymore.

However, Wen Qingshu, a talented female, was so valued by the emperor in a short period of time because of organizing donations, which may make many people feel moved.

...

Changsha City was extremely lively during the imperial examination.

At this time, the news of the establishment of a cabinet was posted on the list, which attracted many people to watch.

This quickly became the hottest topic in Changsha City.

After the students who took the exam at Yuelu Academy were having a lot of discussion when they heard the news.

They are the top scholars among scholars, and they should be better aware of what impact the emperor's new policy of forming a cabinet would have on the Song Dynasty than ordinary people.

From now on, it is probably not so easy to be an official in the Song Dynasty. To be precise, it should be that corrupt officials are not so easy to be an official.

This is a good thing or a bad thing. Everyone has their own ambitions and it is difficult to distinguish.
Chapter completed!