Chapter 848 Six Departments Shocked
The imperial edict immediately reached the Ministry of Public Security.
The official who received the imperial edict took a look at it and his body froze there as if he was under a spell.
"What decree could have made you so surprised?" an official familiar with him jokingly asked, "Could it be that the earth dragon has turned over?"
The official said slowly: "Yes. The earth dragon has turned over."
"What's going on?"
"Your Majesty has ordered Long Wilbur to enter the Council Chamber to oversee... the new government."
The duty room suddenly fell silent.
After an unknown amount of time, the official smiled bitterly and said, "The earth dragon is really going to turn over."
As for Jiang Qingzhi entering the Council of State at this age, people would have thought it was shocking in the past, but now no one cared at all.
Compared with the position of prime minister, the key point is to have an overall view of the new policies.
The decree reached Zhao Wenhua.
Zhao Wenhua didn't want to read it, but he couldn't help but take a look, then waved his hand, "Send it everywhere quickly!"
Such a young prime minister!
Such a young and powerful official in charge of the new policy!
All this is what Zhao Wenhua has always dreamed of.
But he knew it was just a daydream.
It is impossible to achieve in this lifetime.
Today, Jiang Qingzhi turned his daydream into reality.
The huge feeling of loss made Zhao Wenhua feel confused and depressed.
Then, the will spread rapidly...
In the Ministry of War, Wang Yiqi was discussing matters with several officials when a petty official rushed in without regard for the rules.
"Be bold!"
Someone shouted.
"Wait!" Wang Yiqi stopped everyone and asked, "What's going on?"
The clerk gasped, "Your Majesty has just issued an order to appoint Chang Wei Bo to take charge of the new policy."
The atmosphere in the duty room froze instantly.
Wang Yiqi's mouth twitched, and he suddenly smiled, "Good! Good! Good!"
He looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, "Chang Wei Bo has taken over the power of the new policy. I can implement all the ideas in my mind."
Wang Yiqi shook his head, "This Ming Dynasty!"
The feeling of witnessing history and participating in a major historical process made the veteran soldier choke up.
Ministry of Personnel, when the imperial edict reached Xiong Jia, he was angry.
"Since Your Majesty has decided to launch a new policy, the administration of officials is the top priority. Wang Huo is a mediocre person, how can he be entrusted with such an important task? Fight back! Fight back... Who is that person peeking out of the door?"
The old official found someone peeking outside the door and said angrily, "Are you a thief? If you have something to say, just say it."
The official outside the door came in with a solemn expression, "Minister, His Majesty has ordered Chang Wei Bo to take charge of the new policy."
Xiong Jia's old face turned red instantly.
It makes people worry that he will fall down at any moment.
"it is good!"
Xiong Jia's roar was heard in the Ministry of Personnel, "Everyone, cheer up. Before I die, no one can try to pass themselves off as the real ones."
At the Ministry of Industry, Jiang Hua was stunned at first when he heard the news, and then he sighed, "The world will be in turmoil from now on."
The Ministry of Works may seem like a technical department, but many things cannot be done without the support of the Ministry of Works. The two assistant ministers and several officials in the duty room were shocked.
"Shangshu, this..."
“How should we respond?”
"How does my Ministry of Industry express its position?"
Support will bring huge trouble.
If you don't support it, you will break away from Jiang Qingzhi and the Mohist school.
Today, the base outside Mojia City has become an ally of the Ministry of Industry.
Flintlock rifles, cannons... It is said that many good things are being developed in that base.
If there is a breakup...
An official said: "Don't forget, if we object, Chang Wei Bo can also abandon us and use the Mohist School to replace the Ministry of Works."
"He doesn't have the power!"
"You have no confidence in what you said! Have you forgotten the stubborn prime minister in the early Song Dynasty? Jiang Qingzhi's personality is not Fan Zhongyan, but Wang Anshi. If my Ministry of Industry opposes the new policy, what's the harm if he ignores us?"
"But the craftsman is in our hands!"
"If he really wants our Ministry of Industry to transfer craftsmen, as long as the reason is legitimate, do we dare to disobey? Otherwise, why don't you go and give it a try?"
The official's face flushed. Jiang Hua knew that this person had always opposed the Mohist School and Jiang Qingzhi, so he said, "Chang Wei Bo, I'm afraid he is more sharp than that stubborn minister."
Everyone was startled, knowing that the Shangshu had made the decision.
Someone said, "Don't forget, he was a famous general of the Ming Dynasty. He could pile up the corpses of the enemy soldiers to form a Jingguan. He was called the God of Killing by the foreign tribes on the grassland! Do you think he wouldn't dare to do such a cruel thing?"
"But if he takes ruthless action, he will cause public outrage. All the officials in the court will just have to delay for a while, and the new policy will become a joke."
"Minister..." Everyone looked at Jiang Hua. In the end, he would have to make the final decision.
Jiang Hua rubbed his brows and said, "As a rule, my Ministry of Industry follows orders, and no one can say anything about it."
Everyone nodded with joy on their faces, except for the staunchly anti-Mohist official who had a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes, but he did not dare to show it.
"The Ministry of Works used to be responsible for hard labor, such as construction in the palace, the capital, cities and dams across the country...craftsmen and construction work, right?"
Everyone nodded and became even happier.
"Over the years, I have discovered many drawbacks in the Ministry of Works." Jiang Hua said, "For example, the Nine Borders spend a lot of money and grain every year to repair border walls and cities, and to build forts..."
The Nine Frontiers refer to the armor worn by the emperor and his ministers of the Ming Dynasty. No, it refers to the armor worn by people all over the world.
Aliens are coming?
There are nine sides!
We huddled inside this defense line consisting of the Great Wall and a series of cities, feeling safe and contented.
But the emergence of Altan broke this pattern.
The so-called 200,000-strong army marching south stunned everyone.
At that moment, what was there to be worry-free about... When the solemn expressions of the emperor and his ministers appeared in the eyes of all the officials, everyone knew that this line of defense was damn unreliable!
"The so-called Nine Frontiers have been in name only for the past ten years, allowing Altan to come and go as he pleases. I once suggested that since the Nine Frontiers cannot stop Altan, why not revitalize the guards throughout the country?"
Everyone thought of the feedback from the court at that time.
"Ministry of Works, just do your own work." Jiang Hua smiled. "My suggestions were seen as overreaching. So the Nine Frontiers continued to be repaired every year, and countless money and grain were consumed. Craftsmen and civilians were afraid to go to the Nine Frontiers to build, fearing that they would be kidnapped by Altan Khan..."
"Who changed all this?" Jiang Hua looked at his subordinates, "It was Chang Wei Bo. A great victory eliminated the threat from the north. I saw hope, understand? Hope!"
Jiang Hua's eyes were filled with excitement. "Chang Wei Bo will certainly support me and the Ministry of Works' plan. The Nine Frontiers are not reliable, so why should we waste huge amounts of money and grain every year?"
An official said: "There have been many floods in recent years. Our Ministry of Works suggested building dams, but the Ministry of Revenue refused because it did not have enough money and grain. So... won't we have the money and grain?"
"That's right." Jiang Hua was getting happier the more he thought about it. "I once talked to Chang Wei Bo about natural disasters. Chang Wei Bo said that in every dynasty, natural disasters were the last fire that destroyed the dynasty."
"The Mohists are good at construction. Chang Wei Bo is in charge of the new policy, so he will definitely rely on our Ministry of Works!"
"Yes! The construction of firearms is ultimately up to our Ministry of Industry."
"Our hard days are coming to an end."
Just when everyone was happy, the official who was dissatisfied with the Mohists said, "But how will the world view this matter? If my Ministry of Works stands on the side of Chang Wei Bo, how will the world view my Ministry of Works?"
There are advantages, but what about the disadvantages?
Aren't you afraid of being attacked by people all over the world?
Everyone was silent.
Bah!
Jiang Hua slammed the table and said, "Even Chang Wei Bo dares to take over the new policy, this official..."
Uh!
Shangshu, this...is not in line with your personality!
Jiang Hua's beard and hair stood on end. "I have been doing my duty faithfully. Whoever dares to attack me or the Ministry of Industry, I... Damn it! Even if I really stand on the side of Long Wilbur, what does it matter?!"
He was hinting: Don't push me too far, or I will really join the New Deal. Or even join the Mohist School.
……
After returning to Beijing from outside the city, Xu Jie did not go to Zhilu, but returned to the Ministry of Rites.
"Jiang Qingzhi is crazy!"
Wang Wen'ao, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was Xu Jie's man. He was well-known for his uprightness in the Ministry of Rites. At this moment, he stood there with his hair and beard standing up. "Investigating the land, are you trying to force the people to rebel?"
The left assistant minister Chen Zhao, who had a pale face and no beard, said gently, "Your Majesty wants to implement a new policy, what can we do?"
Xu Jie took a look at Chen Zhao, who was a staunch supporter of Yan Song. After losing several battles with Jiang Qingzhi, the Left Vice Minister Chen He went to Nanjing to take up his post. Then Yan Song made some moves and got Chen Zhao to the Ministry of Rites as the Left Vice Minister.
The Left Vice Minister is right under Xu Jie. There is someone staring at you all day long. Even if he looks gentle, Xu Jie is famous for his gentleness. Isn't this like looking in the mirror?
This was the wedge Yan Song used to drive into the Ministry of Rites, to keep an eye on Xu Jie and restrain him.
Xu Jie said gently: "New policies should be implemented. But we should not rush into it. I am worried about the boiling public opinion."
We are not opposed to the new policy, but how to implement it is worth discussing.
"There is no problem with checking the land, the problem is what will happen?" Wang Wen'ao sat down suddenly, still angry. "Lord, just look at the capital, how many families are hiding their land and population? One thousand, two thousand... These people are the backbone of the court. If we anger these people, how can we implement this new policy?"
Xu Jie nodded slightly, "That's what I mean."
"Not only that." Wang Wen'ao stroked his beard, "Once these people are angered, they will stab you in the court and in various departments, making it impossible to implement government orders. This is a case of losing the big picture for the small one!"
Xu Jie glanced at Chen Zhao. Chen Zhao knew what Yan Song and his son meant. He hoped to stay behind in this big wave and watch Jiang Qingzhi and others ride the wave...
——Wait until they are drowned, then we will come forward.
These are what Yan Shifan said.
Chen Zhao smiled and said, "As for this matter, it depends on your majesty's opinion."
We don't interfere!
This is a fence-sitting behavior, very much like Lu Bing.
"Yes! Your Majesty should have some concerns!" Wang Wen'ao also felt that his reaction was a bit too radical. "That's just Jiang Qingzhi's personal opinion, haha!"
Amid the laughter, someone came in from outside.
"Lord, His Majesty has issued an order to announce it."
The emperor's decrees are usually targeted and do not need to be announced, they can just be implemented.
Once announced, it would be like announcing a victory in the army, at least it would be something that would shock the whole world.
All three knew that this decree must be related to the new policy, and even to Jiang Qingzhi's memorial.
"What's the order?" Wang Wen'ao asked.
"His Majesty has ordered Chief Wilbur to take charge of the new policy."
(End of this chapter)
