In fact, Chu Yuening had already known about Ying Zheng's idea of ​​reform.

In order to make government affairs simpler and more efficient, he wanted to change the system of three dukes and nine ministers to the system of three provinces and six ministries.

The system of three provinces and six ministries can be said to be a major reform of Chinese official positions. It was a perfection and supplement to the Qin Dynasty official system and was basically followed by all subsequent dynasties.

Its significance is extremely important. It not only clarifies the division of labor, improves the accuracy of decision-making and administrative efficiency, and facilitates efficient management; it also enables provinces and departments to supervise and check each other.

This dispersed the power of the prime minister, strengthened central power, and consolidated imperial power.

Looking at history from ancient times to the present, perhaps the system of three provinces and six ministries is not the most advanced and perfect political system, but it is the most suitable political system for the current Qin Dynasty.

"Yuening always understands my thoughts and concerns."

Ying Zheng looked up at the blue lake filled with moonlight, and his heart seemed to be immersed in the gentle waves, causing ripples.

He held the woman tightly in his arms, her softness and warmth filling his body and soul, causing him to sigh with satisfaction.

But the gentle countryside did not extinguish his indomitable ambition and will, but instead injected unprecedented stability and faith into his heart.

In this world, no matter when or where, there is finally someone who stands firmly by his side.

No hesitation, stand together through thick and thin.

At this moment, although the emperor's black hair was disheveled and his posture was lazy, his phoenix eyes were deep and bright, as if the vast starry sky was filled with infinite mysteries and thousands of shining lights were flashing.

His face was still dignified and steady, but his brows were full of vigor and ambition, and his deep and powerful voice showed his great ambition.

It shows the boundless power and peerless style of a generation of emperors who look down on everything and dominate the world.

"I wish to establish Confucianism as the exterior and Legalism as the interior, and the three provinces and six ministries as the exterior, to lay the foundation for the eternal existence of the Great Qin."

Chu Yuening stared quietly at the man of great talent and strategy, her bright eyes full of admiration and respect.

Perhaps this is the greatness of the emperor of all ages.

He has an outstanding vision that transcends the world and the times.

The county system laid the foundation for the local system of successive Chinese dynasties and was still used two thousand years later.

The system of Three Dukes and Nine Ministers laid the foundation for the central official system of all dynasties, and later generations only developed and improved it on this basis.

The same writing system, the same wheel gauge, and unified weights and measures have further consolidated the unified tone of the Chinese nation.

Even though he was restricted by the times, his thoughts still shined brightly.

In the following days, Ying Zheng was busy with the reform.

Although the system of three provinces and six ministries was inherited from the Qin Dynasty, political reforms from ancient times to the present have always involved the interests of multiple parties and faced numerous obstacles.

Not to mention that Ying Zheng also wanted to take this opportunity to clean up the court, persuade the conservative old ministers to retire and return home, promote new Jinshi, and replace them with a wave of fresh blood.

This undoubtedly infringed upon the interests of aristocratic families and high-ranking officials.

At the court meeting, voices of objection, advice, and wailing rose one after another.

"Reform is no joke, Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"Your Majesty, the system of Three Dukes and Nine Ministers has been in use since the founding of the Great Qin Dynasty and has been used to this day without error. Why risk reforming it?"

"Lian Po is old, can he still eat? I am a loyal minister and I want to serve the Qin for another ten years!"

Where there are objections, there are naturally voices of praise.

"This three-province, six-department system does have its merits. The drafting, review, and implementation of government orders are clearly organized, concise, and efficient."

"That's absolutely right. In this way, all officials will perform their duties and government orders will be implemented smoothly."

"I think it has the same purpose as the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers system, but it is more perfect and simpler."

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In the court, officials were arguing and arguing with each other, and it was as lively as a market.

However, compared with supporters, there are more officials who clearly oppose it. After all, their rights have been actually weakened, especially the power of prime minister and military power.

Moreover, after enjoying the status and honor brought by power, who would be willing to retire and return home to become an ordinary person with no power?

As an emperor with great power, Ying Zheng also controlled two private armies, the Black Ice Guard and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Over the past ten years, he has had spies all over the world and knows everything that is going on inside and outside the court.

It can be said that he can cover the sky with one hand.

Although there were no officials who engaged in corruption, bribery, or selling official positions, there were quite a few who were in office but did nothing and were mediocre and incompetent.

It was just that he turned a blind eye to the merits and hard work of his old ministers.

But if anyone stands in the way of his great cause and the future of the Qin Dynasty, he will never show mercy.

Ying Zheng looked down at the old ministers with gray hair and beards. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle and he could easily see through the greed deep in their eyes.

"My dear ministers, you have worked diligently for the Great Qin for decades and have made great contributions. I will not treat you unfairly."

"But if you are greedy for power and stubbornly refuse to change your ways, don't blame me for not remembering our friendship."

The emperor's overwhelming power, like the abyss and the sea, came towards him, carrying with it a cold and merciless chill.

In an instant, all the court officials fell silent and broke out in cold sweats.

In recent years, the emperor has been cultivating himself and governing his people in a gentle manner.

They were actually a little too proud of themselves for a moment, but now they suddenly realized that His Majesty was still the iron-blooded emperor who was decisive and autocratic.

Those who once bullied him and blocked his way now have grass three meters high on their graves.

Thinking of this, all the officials quickly put away their little thoughts.

After enjoying power for half a lifetime, it is time to enjoy the rest of your life and the happiness of family.

A political confrontation was quietly resolved under Ying Zheng's iron-blooded tactics.

After a month, the court was completely renewed and the political system was successfully reformed.

From then on, the Qin Empire began to establish a political system based on Confucianism on the outside and Legalism on the inside, and with the Three Provinces and Six Ministries as its system.

The system of three provinces and six ministries has not changed much.

The Secretariat was responsible for drafting and issuing imperial edicts; the Ministry of Palace Affairs was responsible for reviewing and examining imperial edicts; and the Ministry of State Affairs was responsible for implementing imperial edicts.

The Secretariat consists of six departments:

The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the appointment, dismissal, inspection, promotion and demotion of officials, which is equivalent to the Ministry of Personnel;

The Ministry of Revenue is responsible for national population and financial affairs, equivalent to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance;

The Ministry of Rites manages national school affairs, ancestral temple sacrificial rituals, diplomatic exchanges, and ethnic relations, and is equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Education;

The Ministry of War manages military and political affairs, and is responsible for military affairs and logistical support, which is equivalent to the Ministry of National Defense.

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for judicial trials, case hearings, and prison management, and is equivalent to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Industry manages national engineering affairs and is equivalent to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Water Resources, and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Construction.

The responsibilities of each province and ministry are clearly divided, administrative efficiency has been greatly improved, government orders are communicated smoothly, and they are implemented.

Zhangtai Palace, inner hall.

Ying Zheng reviewed the results of a month and nodded with satisfaction.

At this moment, Zhao Gaoduan came into the hall carrying a tray and reported respectfully.

"Your Majesty, the Queen has sent over some nourishing soup."

"Well, put it down."

"Your Majesty, the Queen instructed you to drink it while it's hot; if it gets cold, its effectiveness is halved."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng reluctantly put down the memorial, picked up the steaming soup bowl, and ate it spoonful by spoonful with elegant manners.

As soon as the rich and nourishing soup entered my stomach, it seemed as if most of the fatigue from the past few days was instantly dissipated.

The only drawback is that the blood and qi in the lower abdomen begin to surge again, causing unbearable heat and dryness.