Chang'an Tai Chi Palace Chengqing Hall

"What should you all say about the judicial part of the prince's memorial?" Li Shimin asked, looking at Fang Xuanling and others.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say." Wei Zheng stood up and said, "I think the prince is right. It would be great if everyone could abide by the law. But in reality, everyone has their likes and dislikes, and it is inevitable that people with a good heart will do so.

Do what he likes,

During the time of Emperor Wen of the former Sui Dynasty, the country was strong and officials' salaries were more generous than in our dynasty, but there would be no corrupt officials. If the court could establish such a department, it would also be a good restraint on officials."

Cen Wenwen stood up and stood up: "Your Majesty, will this make the officials think that the court cannot trust them? Most of these officials have followed Emperor Wude and His Majesty for many years and have lived a hard life. If this is done, will it make the officials think that the court cannot trust them?"

Are they cold?"

"Cen Jingren, who usually does bad things, is not afraid of ghosts knocking on the door in the middle of the night. If they are upright, they won't be afraid of others' supervision." Changsun Wuji stood up to refute Cen Wenwen. Cen Wenwen was the leader of Shilin. Of course he thought this was an insult.

The insult of a scholar is a violation of the teachings of a saint.

Fang Xuanling saw that the two of them were about to fight, so he stood up to smooth things over: "Your Majesty, I think what Wei Shizhong and the auxiliary machine said, and what Cen Jingren proposed, are all reasonable, but setting up such a huge department, but a large number of

Will the appointment of unlucky and poor people intensify the conflicts between the two parties, and will it affect the stability of the court?"

"Ahem...Ahem...Xuanling is right. If this matter affects the imperial court's Northern Expedition plan, it will be more than worth the loss. However, if we can succeed, then our government will definitely surpass all dynasties in history.

, this is a double-edged sword, I ask your Majesty to think twice."

After listening to everyone's suggestions, Li Shimin turned his attention to Li Chengqian: "Prince, please tell me."

Hearing the question about himself, Li Chengqian quickly put down the tea cup in his hand, cleared his throat, and sorted out his thoughts: "Father, everyone, morality cannot make everyone do good, but the law can make everyone abide by it. Since the Three Kingdoms and the Jin Dynasty,

, the weakening of national power, bullying by barbarians.

One of the main reasons for the weakening of national power is that officials cannot maintain their true intentions and do their work with sincerity. They treat the people as fish and meat and only care about their own family. They talk openly and silently about being loyal to the emperor and loving the people. Once something happens to the court, how many of them are willing to sacrifice for the country."

"Yes, doing this may make some people unhappy, but we have to do it, because effectively punishing corruption can make the court lose the hearts of some officials, but it can also win the support of the people. Since ancient times, we have known how to win the hearts of the people.

He who wins the world,

But how to make the people support the imperial court for a long time is to select those who can do things for the people and are willing to do things for the people, and to ensure the quality of the officials they use through the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel and the supervision of the law."

"Let's not talk about the distant ones, let's talk about the recent predecessors, the governor of Huazhou and Pang Xiangshou. Cheng Qian believes that when they first took office, they all wanted to serve as officials and benefit the country, but power and money made them lost. In the end

Death is the law of the land. Isn’t this lesson enough?

Dear friends, we are all elders. If your nephew goes astray because of the imperfect supervision system, what should you do? It is right to kill relatives for justice, but since there is a way to greatly reduce the possibility of corruption, why not do it?

Doing it."

Li Chengqian's words made everyone think deeply. Yes, from the bottom of my heart, what Li Chengqian said makes sense. We are all parents. If our children take the same path as Pang Xiangshou, what will happen? Although it will feel uncomfortable if someone supervises them.

It's very embarrassing, but it's better than losing your head.

Besides, being an official is not about corruption. As long as it does not violate national laws, then this department will not have much influence on officials.

"Your Highness, since ancient times, there have been many cruel officials. Zhang Tang in the Han Dynasty is a good example. I think we should consider it before talking about it." Cen Wenwen said that Li Chengqian had already considered this idea when he proposed it. Mutual checks and balances are the way to go.

"Regarding the issue of corruption, the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, Yushitai, and the Ministry of Integrity must work together to check and balance each other and supervise each other to ensure that all cases are handled in a fair and impartial manner. The Ministry of Integrity is

It is impossible to cover the sky with one hand."

"It seems that the discussion is almost over. In that case, let's break up. We will discuss it again in a few days. Xuanling and Keming will stay."

"Promise, I will obey your order."

Li Shimin asked someone to serve tea to Fang Xuanling and Fang Xuanling. After they thanked them, they waited for the emperor's instructions.

"I hope you will support the prince in this matter. There are advantages and disadvantages to this matter, but we can take advantage of this opportunity to reduce the number of officials to pave the way for future officials to merge with the province."

Fang Xuanling frowned and asked: "Your Majesty, isn't this pushing His Highness to the front? Isn't this a bit unfair to His Highness?"

Li Shimin smiled: "If he becomes the prince, he can withstand such pressure. Besides, you still underestimate that kid, what do you think, Keming?"

Du Ruhui took a sip of tea, suppressed his cough and said: "Your Majesty is saying that the Prince's East Palace Sixth Rank cannot be underestimated. His Royal Highness has won the hearts of the military. Coupled with the military industrial zone and the industrial zone, there are more nobles and common people.

The income will also provide a lot of help to His Highness, and with us old bones, it shouldn’t be a big problem.”

Li Chengqian's study room in the East Palace

Changsun Wuji: "Your Highness, it is possible to establish a Ministry of Integrity, but the intensity must be well controlled, otherwise it will inevitably shake the reserve position."

Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Wuji with a serious face: "Uncle, the reason why Chengqian wants to do this is to let everyone know that the law has dignity, and governing the country according to the law must be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Let officials abide by the law and serve the public health wholeheartedly.

.Let the oppressed people have a place to reason.

It is said that princes who break the law are as guilty as the common people, but whoever does it, we must do it. We must implement both etiquette and law, so that the Zhenguan Dynasty will leave a strong mark in history and make this country more prosperous."

Changsun Wuji could not find a reason to refute Li Chengqian's words, but he was worried that because of such a thing, some people would accuse Li Chengqian of having bad intentions, appointing cruel officials, and killing loyal people, causing the country to be shaken. In that case, even Li Shimin would have to give up on him.

Li Chengqian saw Changsun Wuji's worries and smiled and said to Changsun Wuji: "Emperor Wude started his army in Jinyang. In order to win over people's hearts, he appointed a large number of former Sui officials and gentry. These people ranged from good to bad.

There are many corrupt officials among them. Although Emperor Wu De knew the disadvantages,

No measures have been taken. Cheng Qian knew that some important ministers had recently proposed to his father to merge officials, eliminate the old and weak, and improve work efficiency, so it would be beneficial to his father's new policy.

Uncle, there is no need to worry. The scholars' rebellion did not succeed for three years. Since ancient times, my uncle has seen that the emperor was the scholar's rebel. The army and the people are the foundation for us to rule the world. As long as we hold on to the army and the people tightly, those who are fierce and cruel will

It’s no big deal for people like this.”

Changsun Wuji thought for a moment, there were risks in everything he did, and he could even choke to death when eating. It seemed that the emperor supported the prince's actions, so he no longer worried after thinking of this.

"Okay, since His Highness has considered it this way, I can only give my full support."

"With uncle's help, everything will be safe. The new stir-fried dishes made by the East Palace chef are quite good recently. Uncle will stay here today to try them."
Chapter completed!