The authority of Silijian plummeted, but Yuan Jixian was very happy to see this situation. As a civil servant, he certainly would not like eunuchs, nor would he like eunuchs to interfere in politics. He held such great power.↑,. Now that the emperor finally wants the eunuchs of Silijian to withdraw from the administrative system of the empire, it is of course a good thing. Although Silijian, as the emperor's personal assistant, can definitely get involved, but it is no longer as powerful as before.

"Tai Shi, what do you think of this reform plan?"

"The old ministers think it is feasible, clarify their responsibilities, separate the three powers, restrict each other and negotiate with each other, which is healthy and safe." Yuan Jixian felt that this kind of reform was indeed good. It would be best if he could put some restrictions on the emperor's power. In that case, the scholars would enter the imperial examination and then govern the country with Confucianism. Even if there is no wise ruler in the country, there would be enough to continue to lead the empire forward.

However, no one can restrain the emperor today, and Yuan Jixian would not touch such a nail.

"How much is the membership in the House of Representatives? Who is selected?"

"The original six department officials were changed to members of the House of Representatives, and then selected some older and outstanding people from the capital and local governments. As for the number, the full amount is 100. The grade can be set as the fifth grade."

The scholars are mostly young Jinshi, young and energetic, and they like to argue with each other the most. The chief assistant like Yuan Jixian is also afraid of this group of people. Now the emperor not only transfers the scholars to the House of Commons, but also chooses some older people from the local and courts, which makes Yuan Jixian relieved. Otherwise, he will deal with the group of young congressmen who are above the bottom all day long, and he is afraid that he will not be able to do it for a long time.

Liu Jun thought about it, "In this way, the House of Representatives is the responsibilities I just mentioned, with a total of 100 people. In addition, the House of Representatives is set up under the Senate to retire officials, grant aristocrats, famous gentry, enlightened landlords, scholars, merchants, and even craftsmen and farmers. The House of Representatives has no rank and no salary, but if they attend the meeting, they can give carriages, horses, meals and meals. The House of Representatives has no legislative power or administrative review power, but they have the power to propose proposals. They can directly submit memorials to the Senate, the Cabinet and the Emperor, and make their own suggestions."

"The number of members of the House of Representatives is set first to determine a thousand."

This House of Representatives actually does not have much power, at most it is a politically participating regime, which is the same as the one in North Korea. But Liu Jun was established at this time. Of course, it was not without purpose and function. In the past two years, Liu Jun has felt that after the empire opened, two major power classes were emerging. One is the emerging aristocrats, including those military aristocrats, and those officials who passed the imperial examination. These people are huge and cannot be ignored. The other large class is the emerging capital merchant class, because the court now does not suppress business and encourages and supports the development of industry and commerce. Now there are many top rich people with a net worth of tens of millions, and there are not hundreds of millions of dollars. As for households with tens of thousands of dollars, there are many more rich towns with a wealthier household.

Many businessmen who became rich were either small businessmen or ordinary landlords in the past. Many of them were supported by a powerful family, but some had no background. Now they are developed, have a lot of money in their hands, have huge enterprises, and have many employees, which is a force that cannot be ignored.

There is a saying that goes. When drinking porridge, you only want to eat dry food. When you have dried food, you want to have some food to serve.

After these businessmen have strong capital, they certainly hope to make political demands, and they hope that their current wealth status will be guaranteed.

At this time, Liu Jun set up a House of Representatives. He took some retired officials into retirement and brought some of the nobles who had been enfeoffed to participate in politics. Of course, he was willing to give the emerging businessmen a seat so that they could enter the House and get an opportunity to express their own voice.

Although they only have the power to participate in politics and make decisions and do not have any power to make decisions, it is at least a progress.

And Liu Jun is preparing to give these members of the Representatives a privilege. Once they become members of the Representatives, the emperor grants them criminal immunity, that is, the right to arrest or trial without special permission.

If these members of the parliamentary have committed a crime, they need to report to the House before arresting them. Their case will also be personally taken over by Dali Temple and will be responsible for investigation and interrogation.

Although the crime is committed, the final judgment will be made, but the investigation and trial by Dali Temple directly means that there is a protective talisman on its body, and ordinary local officials cannot frame them wrongly. For many emerging capital merchants who have a lot of wealth but have no matching status to protect, this criminal immunity is simply a talisman, a gold medal for avoiding death.

"If you listen to both sides, you will be clear, and if you listen in a partial way, you will be dark. The court also needs to hear the true voices of all parties. Whether it is officials, soldiers, merchants, craftsmen, farmers, scholars, we should elect some representatives so that the court can hear their demands and reactions at any time, and then make changes if there is, they will encourage them, and make continuous progress. We must pay attention to the voices of these members of the House of Representatives. If this reform is implemented well in the court, then we can also set up Houses in various provinces, prefectures, and counties in the future to allow them to actively participate in politics and supervise local governments, as the eyes and ears of the court."

"Your Majesty is far-sighted, and the old minister admires it." Yuan Jixian thought for a while. What the emperor said was indeed very reasonable. He also thought from the beginning that this was just a show, to the fact that it was very necessary.

For the court, this was just a small step, but for the merchants and migrant craftsmen who had been at the bottom of the country in the past, it was indeed a very big improvement.

"We don't have to walk behind. We have to wait until those people have no way to make demands and are in a hurry when dissatisfaction breaks out. It's better to make changes first, so that we can always take the initiative and the initiative."

"Taishi, please prepare for it in the next few days. A prime minister's meeting will be held in a few days. At that time, I will propose the entire restructuring proposal. At that time, the Taishi must fully support me."

"Sure." Yuan Jixian replied, "Your Majesty's restructuring is very beneficial to the court. I believe everyone can see it from time to time and will definitely support it."

After discussing some details, Yuan Jixian was busy preparing.

Liu Jun returned to the imperial study room, and the Jinyi Admiral Feng Sheng came to report.

He smiled with a smile on his face, "Your Majesty, good news. The army of the Southern Expedition led by Zheng Zheng launched two attacks a few days ago, advancing on the Dajinsha River, winning consecutive battles on the front line of Dajinsha River, and successively attacking Manmo, Weiyuan, Jiangtou, Taigong, and Xibo. In these several battles, countless enemies were killed. It is reported that the Dongyu army was defeated in five battles and five times, with a total of more than 10,000 people killed, including the Yunnan rebels in Shadingzhou. Now the Dongyu army retreated to Malay City, only fifty miles away from the Dongyu capital Awa."

"Supervisor Zheng's two armies gathered together, with a total of more than 50,000 elite imperial soldiers and tens of thousands of local soldiers assisting the war. He has now surrounded Malay City."

"If you don't make a sound, you'll make a big splash. The Conquering South Army finally did not disappoint me, but Dongyu lost five consecutive battles and lost thousands of miles of land, and only lost tens of thousands of people. This was obviously the Dongyu people who retreated deliberately and did not fight to the death. It seems that the Dongyu people were preparing to lure our army into the depths, and then fight against our army under the solid walls of the capital."

"If the people of Dongyu think that this will win, then they thought it too well. Now it is the dry season, and the Dajinsha River is the best season for navigation. The Guizhou-Diandong Road, which we have man-opened for millions of people this year, has passed through Menggong. After all the materials are transported to Menggong, they can be transported directly to Malay city through the Dajinsha River. We now have a large army and cannons, and neither lack food nor ammunition. The weather is cool and rainy. What should the people of Dongyu fight us?"

"The Dongyu Kingdom still has tens of thousands of troops, and can be defended by the city. Especially, you have to be careful of the Nanzhang, Nanyue and others sending troops. What I am most worried about is that the British and Dutch may sell arms to the Dongyu people, or even directly send troops to interfere." Liu Jun did not show too optimistic. The current situation in Nanyang is already a bit full of money. It is not impossible for the British and Dutch people to interfere. If this is the case, it may add some trouble.

"Where is the latest information about the direction of Nanyang?" Liu Jun asked.

"The three countries of England, Joseon and Europe have begun to block the Nanyang route. They have also colluded with Nanyue, Zhenla and Dacheng to prohibit our Han merchant ships from going to trade, and strictly prohibit the Han merchant ships from entering the port and rely on supplies. During this period, eleven small Han merchant ships that have run singularly disappeared on the Nanyang Sea, which is inferred that they were attacked by ships such as Britain, Joseon and Europe."

"Where is Liu Yunsheng, what is he doing? I have granted him the power to start a war, why haven't he done it yet?" Liu Jun was a little dissatisfied. These damn guys not only formed an alliance, but also openly blocked the route and began to attack the merchant ships of the Han Dynasty.

"Governor Liu is commanding the navy to operate in the Beibu Gulf of South Vietnam. At present, the navy has captured a large island and a natural port on the coast, and is building an offensive base there. The Imperial Army and the foreign legion are landing in the port newly named Haimen Town. It is expected to launch an attack on the Honghehaikou later, seize the Honghehaikou, build a base fortress there, and then prepare, attack along the Honghe River to the Nanyue capital Shenglong City."

"We can't ignore the barbarians when using troops in South Vietnam. Since they have started war with us, we have no reason to retreat. We immediately ordered Liu Yunsheng to teach me a lesson. We have a powerful naval fleet. Do we let the navy watch the fun in the rear? Transfer all the South China Sea fleets and the red barbarians dare to attack our eleven merchant ships. We want to Nanjue them to 110. I want to let no more ships on the Nanyang Sea sea with barbarian flags."
Chapter completed!