Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied. He had only established the Hundred Craftsmen Academy not long ago, but they had given him a big surprise. Whether in terms of performance or efficiency, they had done very well.
Zhu Youxiao said happily: "You did a great job."
"Your Majesty, we thank you." Bi Maokang said quickly with a bow.
The subsequent matters were much easier to handle. Now that they had the things and the touching words had been said, the next step was naturally to give benefits and rewards. Zhu Youxiao handed this matter over to Xu Guangqi.
After having a working lunch with Bi Maokang and others here at noon, Zhu Youxiao returned to Xiyuan.
After returning to Xiyuan, Zhu Youxiao was in a very good mood. He had indeed not misjudged Bi Maokang and the others. They did not disappoint him. This was a very good start.
Zhu Youxiao returned to his favorite pavilion, sat in the rocking chair and drank a sip of tea, feeling in a good mood.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhao Bingzhong requests to see you." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao and said respectfully.
When Zhu Youxiao heard Chen Hong mention Zhao Bingzhong, he was a little stunned.
Come to think of it, I really forgot about Zhao Bingzhong during this period of time.
However, when Chen Hong mentioned it, Zhu Youxiao remembered that he had asked Zhao Bingzhong to go to the Tongzhengsi to handle the secret memorial.
Now that he has come to ask for a meeting, he probably has a plan.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Then let him in."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao was in a good mood at this time, which was why he was willing to meet Zhao Bingzhong.
If nothing unexpected happened, Zhao Bingzhong should be here to cause trouble for himself. He didn't think Zhao Bingzhong would be very obedient to him.
This is a capable person, and also a person with ideas.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and turned to walk outside.
Not long after, Chen Hong came in from outside with Zhao Bingzhong, and then stepped aside.
Arriving before Zhu Youxiao, Zhao Bingzhong bowed and said, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"Okay, no need to be so polite." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.
After Zhao Bingzhong stood up, Zhu Youxiao asked, "My dear minister, do you have any ideas for coming here today?"
"Your Majesty, I do have an idea," said Zhao Bingzhong.
"Then tell me about it." Zhu Youxiao replied with a smile.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhao Bingzhong agreed, and then said, "This is the memorial I wrote. Please read it, Your Majesty."
As he spoke, Zhao Bingzhong respectfully picked up a copy of the examination book.
Zhu Youxiao nodded.
Chen Hong walked over and took the petition with both hands, then walked back respectfully and presented the petition to his own emperor.
After taking the question book, Zhu Youxiao unfolded it and read it quickly.
After more than half a year of experience, Zhu Youxiao could read and understand most of the examination papers clearly. However, he still couldn't understand some of the more complex ones.
Fortunately, Zhao Bingzhong was not that kind of person. The question book clearly stated:
"When later generations talk about shrewd people, they first cite Emperor Xuan of Han. His officials praised the people's safety, which was a good example! However, they focused on investigation, so they would inevitably miss things that they could not investigate. This is how they falsely increased their rewards."
In the first sentence of the poem, he praised Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, believing that the reason Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was able to achieve such a great reputation was because he was able to make officials and the people feel at ease, and that people could emulate Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty's approach; at the same time, he emphasized that the reason Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was able to do so was because of supervision.
The following is a summary of some of the shortcomings of the current supervisory system:
"The gods are awed by our might, and the people are bound by our heaven and obey us. All plans and regulations are left hanging, not set up. The gods above and the people below act with reality, and both the upper and lower levels exercise vigilance. Without the name of oversight, there is the benefit of honest scrutiny. This is precisely why Emperor Xuan of Han was inferior to Emperor Wen of Han."
After analyzing the pros and cons, Zhao Bingzhong changed the subject.
"Hongwei, our great-grandfather, Emperor Gaozu, possessed wisdom bestowed by Heaven, and fortitude born of nature. From the earliest days of his rule, he devised plans and strategies that would endure for eternity. After establishing his principles, he further established principles and established rules, leaving a legacy for generations to come."
Zhu Youxiao laughed when he saw this. It can be said that Zhao Bingzhong flattered Emperor Taizu without hesitation.
Zhu Youxiao had known for a long time that he admired Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, but he did not expect it to be written here. It seems that he is really a fan of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, and a die-hard fan at that.
Putting down the paper in his hand, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Tell me what you want to do?"
"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhao Bingzhong said, bowing. "The secret report system has made up for many of the shortcomings of previous supervisory systems. While it may have led to suspicion among officials, I believe this is a waste of time."
"Officials who act with integrity and impartiality will naturally not be afraid. Our dynasty's laws are strict in punishing false accusations, so officials who make false accusations will naturally be severely punished."
"But in the court, we must distinguish right from wrong, conduct thorough investigations, and provide solid evidence. We must not make arbitrary convictions. Therefore, I believe that the court still lacks an office specifically responsible for investigating secret reports."
"If a local official impeaches an official and reports it to the court in secret, the court will certainly send someone to investigate thoroughly. If the Ministry of Justice or the Supreme Court still investigates, or if an imperial envoy is sent to investigate, the news will easily leak out."
"Furthermore, the court officials are so intertwined and interconnected that it's easy for them to abuse their power and protect others. Therefore, I believe that the court should have an office that can investigate at any time and anywhere, and can quietly investigate and contact those officials who made secret reports."
"This way, we can verify the situation, and secondly, we can ensure that the news does not leak out."
Zhu Youxiao nodded. This yamen was similar to the Discipline Inspection Commission. As long as someone made a secret impeachment, the Discipline Inspection Commission would send people to investigate, and it would be a secret investigation.
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