If the control power of the new yamen is given to the local government, it means that the power will remain in the local government. The establishment of a new yamen will not have a big impact on them, and may even be more conducive to their power consolidation.
As for the benefits, it is that doing so will make it easier to promote the government office, there will be much less resistance at the local level, and it may even gain local support.
But there are also disadvantages. Doing so is equivalent to returning power to the local government. Then what is the point of setting up a new government office? The existing government office will be half-destroyed before it is even completed.
There are pros and cons, it depends on how to weigh and choose.
What Shen Tingyun meant was that the new yamen would not be subject to local control, and even if it was more difficult to implement, it had to be pushed forward without any hesitation or delay.
After understanding Shen Tingyun's meaning, Xu Guangqi turned his gaze to Li Zhizao. He wanted to hear what Li Zhizao had to say.
Because of this matter, Xu Guangqi planned to let Li Zhizao take charge. After all, as I said earlier, let Li Zhizao preside over this government office, so Li Zhizao's opinion is very important.
"I don't think we should let the local governments control it," Li Zhizao said in a deep voice. "We've all served as officials in local areas, and you all know what it's like there. If we give this power to the local governments, it will be a waste."
"Local officials may appear to be all-powerful, but in reality, they all rely on maintaining good relations with the local gentry. And what so-called businessmen, which one doesn't have the shadow of a local powerful family behind them? And who among those working in the government offices isn't connected to one of those local powerful families?"
“Local officials are limited in what they can do, so we can’t allow this new government office to be controlled by them.”
Xu Guangqi and Shen Tingyun both agreed with what Li Zhizao said, because they both knew this.
As the saying goes, the government is permanent, but the officials are transient.
An official cannot stay in a yamen for too long, because court officials have a term of office, but some people will not leave, and they are the constables and clerks at the yamen gate.
These people are not only locals, but have lived here for generations. If something really happens, will they help the gentry who have lived here for many years, or help an official who left after a few years?
There is no choice at all. So the power of local officials is limited.
What's more, the local wealthy families usually bribe the constables and clerks with a lot of money, so who will these people help?
This was obvious. All three people present knew this, so they all understood what Li Zhizao meant.
"Okay, then we won't leave it to local control." Xu Guangqi made the decision.
Xu Guangqi's words determined the general direction of this matter.
However, the problem had just been solved, and there were other problems. So Xu Guangqi asked again: "But where will the candidates for the various government offices come from?"
This is also very important, because if the person who goes is not suitable, the consequences will be serious.
If the person who went there was a corrupt official, he would plunder the local area and the government office would be out of business. Not to mention plundering, if he just accepted the gifts from the merchants, he would be out of business.
After Xu Guangqi raised this question, neither Li Zhizao nor anyone else said anything, because they didn't know where this person came from.
From the Ministry of Revenue? Or from other government offices?
No matter what you do, it doesn't seem right.
"It would be better to leave this matter to His Majesty to decide." Shen Tingyun said slowly.
Seeing Xu Guangqi and Li Zhizao both looking at him, Shen Tingyun stroked his beard and said, "This matter is very tricky, as you all know. We really don't have a suitable candidate, so why not let His Majesty make the decision."
The three of them nodded together, and Xu Guangqi said, "Then let's do this."
After receiving unanimous approval, Xu Guangqi continued, "Now we will begin to formulate other matters for this government office, such as powers and responsibilities. This is very crucial."
In fact, all three of them knew that this was no longer a critical issue.
Anything involving power and responsibility is a serious matter and could even spark a party struggle. After all, everyone wants more power and less responsibility.
The three of them put their heads together to discuss and try to clearly divide the powers and responsibilities.
Western Garden.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Huang Kezun standing beside him and said with a smile: "There is no one else here, and the atmosphere is so good, so don't stand there. Sit down and talk if you have anything to say."
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao turned to Chen Hong and said, "Bring a stool for Mr. Huang Aiqing."
"I thank Your Majesty." Huang Kezun bowed quickly and said.
Not long after, Chen Hong brought a stool to Huang Kezun.
Huang Kezun was polite and then sat down.
After he had sat down firmly, Zhu Youxiao asked, "My dear, have you come here today and made any progress?"
There was no quarrel or commotion regarding Huang Kezun's affairs because the quarrel had already ended.
Countless people were watching him, waiting for him to formulate the imperial examination curriculum. Everyone wanted to know what Huang Kezun would come up with, as it was related to the fate of scholars.
Huang Kexun should be extremely worried right now, but he doesn't look that way. Instead, he is calm and has a smile on his face, as if he has everything planned out for him.
Zhu Youxiao was very happy to see Huang Kezun's attitude. After all, when the ministers in the court showed such an expression, it basically meant that the matter had been settled.
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