Rivers and lakes in another world

Chapter 204 Choice
And through Emperor Yan's method of letting the princes and princesses go deep into the six departments, not only can the abilities of the princes and princesses be trained, but also a suitable team can be cultivated for the selection of excellent heirs.

Of course, doing so is not without its drawbacks.

Letting the prince and princess go deep into the work of the six ministries of the imperial court too early will definitely bring about serious clique formation and even party disputes in the imperial court, but in Yan Zhaohui's view, this is a long-term pain rather than a short-term pain.It is true that if his current ideas are implemented, there will definitely be some disturbances in the current court.

In the previous court, even if someone secretly colluded with the prince, it would not be obvious. Your Majesty, now that His Majesty Emperor Yan is in good health, why are you so anxious to curry favor with the prince?
If the previous court was dominated by conflicts between officials, civil and military forces, and family families, now there may be conflicts between princes and princesses.

As the saying goes, there is no family affection in the royal family, and many examples can prove that this sentence is completely correct. It is not uncommon for fathers and sons, brothers, etc. to fight against each other for the sake of the great position.

Instead of letting these tragedies happen in the future, Yan Chaohui felt that it was better to make this point clear in advance, and settle the matter of the heir early, so as to save his own sons from fighting each other because of fighting for the throne after his death, causing Bei Yan Civil strife is a waste of national power that I have painstakingly developed for many years.

Of course, Yan Chaohui was still in his prime at present, so choosing a successor in advance was just to nip things in the bud.

At present, with the permission of Yan Chaohui, the Six Departments of the Northern Yan Dynasty opened their doors to the princes and princesses openly.

The six ministries are the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry.The six major departments have almost mastered several important aspects of Beiyan's development.

First of all, let’s talk about the Ministry of Officials. The main responsibility of the Ministry of Officials is to be responsible for the appointment and removal of officials across the country, inspections and other duties. In many cases, the lifeblood of Beiyan officials is in the hands of the Ministry of Officials. During the turnover of the officials, the power can be said to be very great. The current Minister of the Officials is an old minister that Yan Chaohui trusts very much, He Tu.The old man who has followed Yan Zhaohui since he was the prince.

However, even if Yan Chaohui is concerned about congratulating the picture, the other courtiers in the court may not be at ease. For example, Yushitai, an institution that monitors all officials, targets the official department the most. It's scary, it can be called the first of the six.

The household department is mainly in charge of financial matters such as land, household registration, and taxation in Beiyan.With a firm grip on the national treasury, the funds of all departments of Beiyan need to be approved by the Ministry of Households before they can be used. It can be said that the rights and status are second only to the Ministry of Officials.Of course, it is rumored that it is also the most lucrative department, but according to the anti-corruption temperament of His Majesty Emperor Yan today, I am afraid that few people have the courage to dare to do something.Today's Minister of Household Affairs is Qian Duoxi.Although the name sounds a little ordinary, but the talent is very extraordinary. He was born as a commoner merchant, but he has excellent business knowledge and brains. He has become one of the most famous businessmen in Beiyan. On the way, it has provided countless financial support and is also quite trusted.

The Ministry of Rites is mainly responsible for the food of the schools in the whole territory of Beiyan, the imperial examinations and foreign affairs with foreign countries. It is also responsible for the organization and arrangement of some major activities of the imperial court, including many activities including ancestor worship. The jurisdiction and restraint of the Ministry of Rites is indispensable. It looks very simple and ordinary, but the power in their hands is not small, especially in charge of the imperial examinations, as well as diplomatic affairs with other countries. Every official of the Ministry of Rites is an excellent invigilator and kind For the debaters, it is estimated that only the group of officials at Yushitai can compare with the officials of the gift.Du Zhengxiong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, is an extremely strict old minister. When Yan Chaohui was the prince, he was already the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. Just wait for the boss to preach to you about anything that is not in line with the etiquette. However, Bei Yan is also loyal. Even if he speaks too directly sometimes, Yan Zhaohui will not be angry at all. After all, loyal words are harsh.

Next is the Criminal Department, which manages all kinds of criminal cases in Beiyan, and is in charge of punishments and prisons.I often have a deep connection with the Embroidery Guards. Many people who have committed serious crimes cannot escape the eyes of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. It is also the darkest place in Beiyan. Apart from the prison of the Embroidery Guards, the only person who is the boss of the Ministry of Criminal Justice is Bei Yan. The place people in the world don't like to go to the most.Of course, it is also a place that court officials hate, because many people who fail in political struggles end up with N-day tours in the prison of the Ministry of Justice, and they may even get special treatment for a secret death. I love this place. And ruthless, what I love is that this place can help my opponents, what I hate is that many times if I accidentally play it off, I may fold in myself.Zhou Yan, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, is said to be very young now, and can be said to be the youngest of the six ministers. He became the Minister of the Ministry of Justice at only 48 years old.Some people may think that 48 years old is already a very old age, but don’t forget that Yuanwu Continent is the world of warriors. If an ordinary person thinks 48 years old is not a young age, but put it in The world of warriors may still be a somewhat mature adult.Zhou Yan's talent is very high, and his master is Kong Ci, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.

Don't look at the word "benevolence" in Kong Ci's name, but he is not kind at all. On the contrary, Kong Ci can be said to be ruthless and selfless, and he has thoroughly brought the spirit of the law to the extreme. As a disciple, a senior disciple of the sect, as long as he violated Beiyan's laws, Kong Ci would never show mercy, even Emperor Yan sometimes had no way to deal with him.The good thing is that because of the existence of Kong Ci, the iron man, those villains in Beiyan trembled and did not dare to break the law again, for fear of being caught by the Kong Demon King and beheaded outside the Meridian Gate.

The bad thing is that Kong Ci offended many people because of his stern and selfless face, and finally caused his wife and children to be affected. In the end, he was left alone in a huge family. Fortunately, His Majesty Emperor Yan directly protected him. Pity this old minister Because of his utter loyalty, he put him in the position of Minister of Dali Temple to let him shine while protecting him for the elderly. Before resigning, Kong Ci solemnly recommended Zhou Yan, saying that Zhou Yan's talent was far superior to him.

And the facts were as expected by Kong Ci. After Zhou Yan came to power, he actually handled many difficult cases, and the facts and evidence were sufficient. Even if someone wanted to make trouble, they couldn't find fault. powerful.

The Ministry of War is mainly responsible for the generals, military status, ordnance, military rations, military orders, etc. It is also responsible for the assessment of generals, the welfare of soldiers, etc.Whether it is external warfare or internal patrols, the Ministry of War is responsible for it. Especially under such a severe situation today, the power of the Ministry of War cannot be underestimated. Although it cannot directly command the actions of the Nine Army of Beiyan, it cannot be denied. Without the logistical support of the Ministry of War, the Beiyan Nine Army would not have achieved so many victories. Behind this is the hard work of every Ministry of War official and the common people.

Today's Minister of the Ministry of War, Li Ji, looks soft and weak like a civil servant, but in fact he is a passionate man full of blood. Although he is not young, he has never been in the face of war in Beiyan. He will complain, and will always appear in the Ministry of War to quickly mobilize his officials to work. He will devote himself wholeheartedly to the battle of Beiyan. He is a proper main combatant.For so many years, Beiyan's strong style has often been driven by officials of the Ministry of War like Li Ji, and it can be said that Li Ji is a rare general in the history of Beiyan's Ninth Army and has a very close relationship with the Secretary of the Ministry of War. people.

Historically, the relationship between the Shangshu of the Ministry of War and the generals of the Northern Yan Nine Army was not so close, because a series of expenditures of the Ministry of War required the approval of the Ministry of Households. It won’t happen until your country is rich, so many times, the Minister of the Ministry of War quarreled with the generals of the Ninth Army. From the beginning of the verbal quarrel, to the end, there was a direct physical collision. To reduce military spending, the other party wants to expand its military, so there are naturally many contradictions.

And this kind of contradiction gradually began to fade after Li Ji came up. Li Ji was originally promoted from the Ministry of War. He really understood the military workshops and cut military expenses. The research and development of new equipment and the replacement of old armaments not only affect the morale of the army, but also affect the combat effectiveness of the army.If such things lead to Beiyan's defeat in the war, Li Ji feels that this is definitely the responsibility of the Ministry of War. If the Ministry asks for money, even the abundant treasury cannot withstand such consumption.

Therefore, Li Ji made a suggestion to Yan Chaohui, which is to allow the Ministry of War to set up its own money bank. Every year, the Ministry of Households can directly transfer fixed money to the Ministry of War according to the consumption of the Ministry of War in the previous year. It not only saves a lot of time, but also saves a lot of effort in arguing with several other books. However, there is still a disadvantage of 1. The amount of this batch of money is fixed. If you use it up in advance If not, the expenditure at that time will be completely up to the officials of the Ministry of War to find their own way.

However, Li Ji was also very smart. Through negotiations with the generals and the approval of His Majesty Emperor Yan, he traded the obsolete armaments to foreign races or other countries through various transactions to earn funds. In fact, they started to increase revenue and reduce expenditure at the same time. Not only did they not reduce military expenditures, but they increased day by day. Even the armaments of the Ninth Army did not fall behind. What general would not like this, Minister of the Ministry of War?

Finally, there is the Ministry of Industry, which is responsible for various buildings and roads in Beiyan.Bridge construction and maintenance, not only that, but also many excellent technologies that the private sector is not yet proficient in are also in the hands of the Ministry of Industry.However, in the eyes of ordinary people, the responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry are often hard work, dirty work, and heavy work. A lot of money has been invested in it, but there is no money to be made, because all the money has been invested in construction, even though it is also a six-department project. One, but the status of the Ministry of Industry is not that conspicuous, but more like a migrant worker among the six ministries.

However, Cao Yuanming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, is a very kind person. He has been dealing with earth, stone and carpentry all his life. He has worked all the way from an ordinary apprentice handicraftsman to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry. If you say how much ink he has in his stomach, it is possible It does not exist, but if it comes to the question of soil work, he must be able to answer it fluently. It is because Cao Yuanming was born in a commoner, so he works diligently and without a trace of complaints. Over the years, the roads, bridges, and various fortresses in Beiyan , cities, various civilian equipment, and some military equipment are all behind the hard work of the Ministry of Industry.It may also be due to the fact that the officials of the Ministry of Industry are the same as their ministers. They are diligent and hardworking. Staying up late and working overtime are the most common things. of.

There are several departments under each of the six ministries, corresponding to some of the functions of the ministries. Yan Chaohui let his sons and daughters intervene in the affairs of the six ministries, but he didn't let them come up and snatch the original ministers As for the job, if it is a department or a department, it is still within the acceptable range. As for whether my sons and daughters can convince those officials, it is another matter.

You must know that officials are proud. You are a prince and princess now, but it does not mean that you will still be a prince and princess in the future, and you have to be cautious about standing in line. Lost his family and his life.

Those who can serve in the six ministries of the imperial court must not be too stupid, so they should know which is more important.

And Yan Xuelan, as the eldest princess who is loved by the old man, knew a little bit of news in advance, but she has never had a clear goal, so she has been in a state of difficulty in choosing, although she has successfully brought Mr. Baili under her own hands After the discussion between the two of them, there was already a general direction, but Yan Xuelan still decided to listen to the suggestions of her other confidants, after all, they worked together.

(End of this chapter)