After this meaningful conversation, everyone knew what His Majesty was thinking and understood the meaning of these words.
Frankly speaking, they were still worried and didn't know how to make a choice. After all, this matter was too important, so His Majesty gave it to them.
Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, saying, "Then go back to your work and see if there are a few students who can get good grades today."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone agreed and then went about their business.
There was no one else who could accompany Zhu Youxiao, except for a few old ministers such as Xu Guangqi and Shen Tingyun. In addition, the only remaining person was Zhao Bingzhong, the Minister of Rites.
Zhu Youxiao deliberately kept Zhao Bingzhong, and he had something to say to Zhao Bingzhong.
Zhu Youxiao had actually already planned to appoint Zhao Bingzhong, but he had never encountered a suitable opportunity, so he did not touch him.
But this time it’s different. There is a very suitable opportunity and a very suitable arrangement.
This time, Zhu Youxiao wanted to ask Zhao Bingzhong's opinion, so he asked, "My dear Zhao, do you want to change places?"
Zhu Youxiao had a sunny smile on his face and his tone was very gentle.
After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, not only the other people, but even Zhao Bingzhong was a little surprised.
But he is not a fool, of course he knows how to answer at this time.
Zhao Bingzhong then took a step forward and said respectfully, "I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty, a subject of Your Majesty. As long as Your Majesty needs me, I will obey Your Majesty's arrangements."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "Then go to the Tongzhengsi and become a Tongzhengshi."
Since he planned to make good use of the Tongzhengsi government office, Zhu Youxiao naturally had to choose the right person to take the position.
Those who were originally in the Tongzhengsi were basically useless for retirement, so Zhu Youxiao planned to lay them off, and those who could be sent out would be transferred to other government offices for retirement.
These new arrivals are the backbone of the new government office and the guarantee that Zhu Youxiao will use the Tongzhengsi.
The first one is Zhao Bingzhong in front of him, and the other one is Mei Zhihuan whom he had planned to use before.
With Zhao Bingzhong and Mei Zhihuan, he could take action to improve the administration of officials.
It is never easy to discipline officials. You need someone who is fearless and willing to strike down corrupt officials without regard for the consequences. They are not afraid of anyone.
There were very few such ministers in ancient times. If there were such ministers, and they still had righteousness in their hearts, they would eat even less.
In the past, perhaps some disciples of the Legalists would be willing to do so.
But today, not many people have the courage to do so.
This is why the mind degenerates.
There was a Hai Rui in the Ming Dynasty, but unfortunately he was not given a high position.
At the same time, Zhu Youxiao was also feeling regretful. If he had a Hai Rui in his hands, what a beautiful picture that would be!
But now with Zhao Bingzhong and Mei Zhihuan, he has two capable assistants.
So after appointing them, it’s time for me to take action against the officials.
"I'm afraid this is a very difficult thing to do, and it's hard to go back once you've done it."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Bingzhong with a hint of inquiry in his eyes and said, "So I want to ask you today. If you want to do it, then of course it's good; but if you don't want to do it, I won't force you."
After hearing what his majesty said, Zhao Bingzhong immediately lifted his clothes and knelt on the ground, saying in a firm tone: "Your Majesty, please tell me the truth. If I am willing, I will do it even if it costs my life. If I feel there is anything wrong, I will speak frankly."
Zhu Youxiao nodded.
He wanted to do his best. If it was just a chore, he could hire anyone to do it, but it would only have the opposite effect, so he wouldn't just pick anyone.
If the emperors of all dynasties wanted to punish officials, they would usually turn to cruel officials.
For example, there were Lai Junchen and Xu Jingzong in the Tang Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, there were more eunuchs and Jinyiwei.
Because there are very few people who are willing to do such an offensive thing that is unlikely to have a good ending, and using such a knife is also simpler. Once used, it can be thrown away directly, and beheading can calm public anger.
But Zhu Youxiao didn't want to do that.
What he wants is the continuity of the policy. Once the used knife is broken, the policy will be useless.
That's why Zhu Youxiao chose Zhao Bingzhong and Mei Zhihuan. Mei Zhihuan had already expressed his stance, and now it was Zhao Bingzhong's turn.
Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "I plan to send you to the Tongzhengsi."
After hearing this, Zhao Bingzhong said hesitantly: "Go to the Tongzhengsi?"
Before this, when the Tongzhengsi was mentioned, everyone present knew what kind of government office it was.
But this time it was obviously different, so they also understood another thing, that is, His Majesty was preparing to implement the secret memorial system.
"Yes, the Tongzhengsi," Zhu Youxiao said gently, "I intend to place the secret report with the Tongzhengsi, and all post stations in various places will be under the jurisdiction of the Tongzhengsi."
"All secret reports are to be transmitted by the post stations under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Administration. No local officials or military officers are allowed to interfere."
"All secret reports will be divided into different levels and sent to the capital at different speeds according to their levels. After being handed over to the Ministry of Public Administration, they will all be delivered directly to me."
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