I'm a marquis in Datang

Shangguanyi said: "Your Highness, why is Xia Wei the country name? There is no allusion to explain it."

Du Qi said solemnly: "There is no allusion, it is purely the beginning of the Xia dynasty.

, Xia, Shang, and Zhou, then the Qin, Han, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and now the Sui and Tang Dynasties.We use Xia as the name of the country, which has only this meaning and no other meanings.For me, the country name is just a name, not worth mentioning. "

Shangguanyi frowned upon hearing this.

This explanation is too simple.

However, Du Qi had already set the national title, so Shangguanyi didn't bother to argue, after all, all national titles seemed to have flaws.Shangguanyi said: "Since Your Highness has chosen Xia Guo, I must obey."

Du Qi nodded and said: "We are not strong enough now, we are just a country. But I hope that in the future we will be the Xia Dynasty, and our strength can truly surpass Datang. That is my hope."

Shangguanyi said: "It will definitely be achieved."

Liu Zhengxi and Guo Xiaozheng also nodded solemnly, with sharp expressions in their eyes.For them, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they also feel that they will definitely surpass Datang.

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "Now that the name of the country is Xia, the next thing we need to deal with is the official system adopted by our Xia country, and what system is the most suitable. From ancient times to the present, the official system of each dynasties is different. There are innovations. The Qin and Han Dynasties are similar, but they have also changed. The Sui and Tang Dynasties are similar, but in fact there have been some changes. What should we do now?"

Shangguan Yi said: "Your Highness, I think that the official position system of Datang is more suitable.

Well, the official system of the three provinces and six ministries can go its own way without any problems.The humble post suggested adopting Datang's official position system and taking it for his own use. "

Liu Zhengxi said: "Your Highness, I also agree with you."

Guo Xiaozheng shook his head and said: "I don't agree with the lowly position. I can roughly understand the intentions of the Shangguan military division and Liu Changshi, because the system of three provinces and six ministries has been implemented in the Tang Dynasty. Such an official system is relatively mature. But our Xia Guo Li Guo , How can I imitate Datang. I, against such an approach, cannot be like Datang.”

Du Qi also knew that the system of three provinces and six ministries was a mature official system with high operating efficiency, and it was divided into categories and performed their duties.Zhongshu Province is responsible for issuing orders, Menxia Province is responsible for sealing and refuting, and Shangshu Province is responsible for implementation. The chiefs of the three provinces are all prime ministers, forming a clear division of labor, and they check each other in the actual process.

The only shortcoming of this organization is that it has too much power.Since the evolution of feudal dynasties in ancient times, there has always been a problem, that is, the competition for monarchy and prime ministership.Going forward, to the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty and the military affairs department of the Qing Dynasty, the power of the prime minister has actually been greatly weakened, and the power is concentrated on the emperor.

Because in the later period, there was no prime minister.

Everything is decided by the emperor.

For the emperor, having mastered the supreme power and not being constrained is what everyone hopes.However, Du Qi knew that once the monarchy was too powerful, it would be very easy for future emperors to go into trouble.On the contrary, the power of the prime minister is subject to certain restrictions, but there is a certain degree of existence, which can best maintain the operation of the dynasty.

For example, in the period of commendation and Wanli, the emperor did not act, but because of the chief assistant of the cabinet, it was equivalent to the presence of the prime minister, and it was able to maintain the operation of the court.In fact, these things, for the founding monarch like Du Qi, the constraints do not exist.

The establishment of institutions has an impact on monarchs who lack prestige.For a founding king like Du Qi, it was just a matter of one sentence, without any influence.

In the final analysis, it is still a matter of the emperor's prestige, that is, a matter of ability.The emperor is capable, even if the courtiers are strong, the courtiers are courtiers after all, and they will be weak after all.

Du Qi thought for a while and said: "The system of three provinces and six ministries will continue to be used, and some will be abandoned. Our Xia Kingdom still has six ministries, but the officials of the six ministries will increase their efforts and report directly to the emperor. In addition, a cabinet will be established, divided into cabinet chiefs and assistants. , secondary assistants, and cabinet members. Cabinet officials are responsible for drafting imperial edicts, approving memorials, and making decisions on government orders.”

What Du Qi finally adopted was the system of the Ming Dynasty.

The cabinet is responsible for the operation of government affairs.

In this case, even if the monarchs of later generations are in a daze, they can actually maintain the operation of the court.The so-called usurping the throne, in fact, the more difficult it was in the later stages of the dynasty.

The reason is simple. The control of military power has become increasingly strict, and local officials are strictly prohibited from holding military power.In this way, as long as the so-called Jiedushi in the late Tang Dynasty did not take over the military and political power, it is impossible for local officials to cause chaos.

Du Qi didn't think too much about it for the time being, he just felt that he liked the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty relatively speaking, so he continued to use this system.

Shangguanyi has good eyesight. Once he heard Du Qi's words and thought about it carefully, he understood the importance of the cabinet.This concentration of power is even more powerful than that of the three provinces.However, such a situation actually weakened the prime minister's power invisibly, because there was no such arrangement to refute the imperial edict.

Among the six ministries of the three provinces, Menxia Province is responsible for sealing and refuting the imperial edict.Even the emperor's edict, as long as it is considered inappropriate, it can be sent back directly.

Not here in the cabinet.

Because the chief minister of the cabinet must be appointed by the emperor.Although the power is concentrated in the chief minister of the cabinet, in fact, it is also controlled by the emperor's remote control.

Shangguanyi didn't care about these, he thought it was an opportunity.Although Shangguanyi's qualifications make it impossible to be a chief assistant directly, he will be able to climb to the position of chief assistant in the future.

That's the pinnacle of power.

Shangguanyi immediately said: "Your Highness, I agree with the arrangement of the combination of the cabinet and the six ministries. There are officials from the six ministries, plus Yushitai, Dali Temple, Taichang Temple, etc. performing their duties. In this way, it will naturally work normally."

After a pause, Shangguanyi continued: "However, here, Your Highness, it is definitely not enough to complete all the divisions according to this division. During the period of starting a business, many institutions can save as much as they can, and it is enough to complete the main institutions. Your Highness, this is the minister's will

see. "

Liu Zhengxi said: "Your Highness, I also agree."

Guo Xiaozheng said: "The minister also agrees."

The three of them all strongly agree with the establishment of the cabinet.

Chapter 848

Persuade

Du Qi thought for a while and said: "Since the system of officials has been established, the next step is to adjust the officials. My king's plan is to take this opportunity to make the entire four states of the Western Regions a An adjustment."

After a pause, Du Qi continued: "Datang's army has just evacuated. On this occasion, even if there is a slight turmoil within our adjustment, it can be controlled. Once we get to the back, it will be more difficult to adjust."

Liu Zhengxi said: "The humble official thinks that local officials like Luo Yansheng and Hu Youshan are in charge of a state and must make changes. After all, it has been such a long time until now. Taking advantage of the opportunity of promotion, it is actually excellent to arrange people to govern. Chance."

Guo Xiaozheng continued: "The most suitable way to choose the governor of each state is to choose from the army. Only in this way can we ensure the control of the various places. However, the only flaw of this arrangement is that the soldiers in the army who know poetry and books There are not many, and there are even fewer people who are literate. It is not easy to arrange people to work in the local area. For the sake of long-term stability and increased control over the local area, it is cost-effective.”

Du Qi said in a deep voice: "The adjustment must be carried out, but how to adjust it specifically. Whether it is to transfer people from the army or make other arrangements, it is uncertain for the time being. After the cabinet and the six ministries are full of officials, it will not be too late to consider the government affairs. .”

Guo Xiaozheng heard the words, no more words.

Regarding the official arrangement of the cabinet and the six ministries, only Du Qi can make a decision.

It can only be decided by Du Qi. In fact, the officials of Du Qi's six departments, as well as the arrangements of other officials, feel that the background is insufficient now because there is a lack of too many talents to enrich.

Du Qi said solemnly: "At present, our Xia Kingdom is still small for the time being. Although there are many government affairs, they are not particularly complicated. Therefore, we will not set up a chief assistant for the time being. Although there are cabinet members, they are not regarded as functional organizations. Members exist only as advisors to my staff."

Today the cabinet is not needed.

The land of four states is actually quite small.

After Du Qi's words fell, Liu Zhengxi felt a little lost in his heart.After all, he is Du Qi's chief adviser, and he has both qualifications and abilities.As for the rest, they don't have his qualifications.Not setting up a cabinet now means that his idea has come to naught.

Guo Xiaozheng's heart is also the same.

On the contrary, Shangguanyi has the most peaceful mind. He has ideas about the chief minister of the cabinet.But not now, because Shangguanyi just surrendered to Du Qi, and being able to serve as a military adviser, Shangguanyi thought it was pretty good.

"Report!"

At this moment, Liu Jian entered.

Liu Jian walked to Du Qi's side and said, "Your Highness, the three generals Xue Rengui, Xiao Yuanqi and Ma Yuan are asking to see you."

"Please!"