Zhu Yunying also had a deep impression of Huang Guan. This man was not only the top scholar in the provincial examination, but also the top scholar in the provincial examination, which is commonly known as the "Triple Crown". Moreover, this man was originally surnamed Xu. His father was a son-in-law who married into the family. In the 29th year of Hongwu, he was granted permission by the court to restore his original surname.
Zhu Yunying thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, “Huang Guan is quite talented. I remember he was only twenty-eight when he became the top scholar in the imperial examination, and now he is only thirty-seven, which is too young. Furthermore, he has always served as an official in the capital and has never served as a people’s official. It would be somewhat inappropriate for him to be the Minister of Rites.”
This can also be considered one of Zhu Yunying's ideas; he felt that he should also take this matter seriously.
Speaking of which, we need to pay attention to these things in the future, because nowadays many talented people, especially the top three, enter the Hanlin Academy after passing the imperial examinations. This prestigious position is something many people envy.
We can't really let the Hanlin Academy become a training ground for the ministers of the six ministries, or make it so that any cabinet ministers in the future will inevitably come from the Hanlin Academy.
Because once these people rise from the ranks of Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) to the Hanlin Academy and are appointed to the Grand Secretariat, they are very likely to become mediocre officials. This is because most of them have spent ten years studying diligently and have long been confined to the Hanlin Academy, merely engaging in literary pursuits, lacking practical political experience. Once they enter the Grand Secretariat, they are very likely to be incompetent and lack vision, leading a mediocre and unproductive life, lacking the courage and decisiveness to take on responsibilities.
Furthermore, they lack experience in local affairs, are unaware of the hardships of ordinary people, and have no experience in governing prefectures. As a result, they are all talkers, and each one of them is very likely to only know how to form cliques, scheme, and flatter.
To enter the cabinet in the future, one must have experience in local government and as a people-friendly official. Even the ministers of the six ministries cannot simply be "high and mighty" figures; these people need to be grounded and have the ability to get things done.
Thinking about it this way, Zhu Yunying was somewhat relieved. The Ming Dynasty had been established for over thirty years, and many systems were still imperfect, and many habits had not yet been formed. Under such circumstances, Zhu Yunying faced little resistance in formulating policies, making it easier for him to implement them.
After discussing these matters with Ru Chang, Zhu Yunying needed to continue reviewing memorials.
He still needed to consider the candidates for Minister of Rites and Minister of Justice; there was no need to rush these matters. Although the Minister of Rites was currently imprisoned and the Minister of Justice was seriously ill, at least it wouldn't affect the operation of these two ministries. This was a stroke of good fortune amidst misfortune, and the court wouldn't cease to function simply because one of them was missing.
After all, those positions are just official posts, and the court is full of talented people; someone could replace them at any time. If the court were to descend into chaos, it would likely only happen if the emperor suddenly met with misfortune and there was no heir apparent. That would be the only way things could get out of hand.
Although the six ministers held high positions and wielded great power, each position was filled by a single person. The court did not lack ministers, or rather, it did not lack people who could replace them at any time. Zhu Yunying did not need to worry about chaos in the country.
Old Zhu strolled leisurely into the Wuying Hall and casually picked up the memorial that Zhu Yunying had reviewed to read. As for Zhu Yunying at this time, he had already obediently given up the dragon throne for Old Zhu to sit on, and Zhu Yunying simply asked Wang Chengen to bring a chair to sit next to him.
From this perspective, although Zhu Yunying has become emperor, the current situation seems to be no different from when he was the crown prince; it's just that his claim to the throne is 'legitimate'.
"Losing two ministers is no big deal," Old Zhu said nonchalantly, which could also be interpreted as him comforting Zhu Yunying. "You are different from us. When we sat on the dragon throne, many scholars were unwilling to serve us, and our court sometimes lacked talented people. You are different; you have many talented people."
Zhu Yunying laughed and said confidently, "Grandpa is right. I didn't take it seriously. In the past, Grandpa's position as Minister was vacant for many years, and nothing happened! Besides, these scholars still flock to the court. We don't lack people."
Hearing Zhu Yunying say this, Old Zhu was naturally even more relieved, because what Zhu Yunying said was indeed true.
Let's continue reviewing the memorials. The selection of the Minister only requires careful consideration; Zhu Yunying has many options. And these memorials are not for Zhu Yunying's discretion to review.
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