Chapter 2275 Gui Zi Juan Prime Minister’s Imperial Power, Implanted in the Heart

 Zhang Huaichang did not discuss the details of the negotiations between the imperial court and Nanjing with Feng Ziying. Perhaps he felt that the conditions were not yet mature, or he felt that Feng Ziying could know about it from Qi Yongtai. In short, he was unclear.

However, Feng Ziying could still hear some information from the other party's words. The struggle for prime ministerial power and imperial power was undoubtedly the highlight. The emperor's dismissal of the cabinet, or the removal of the power of the chief minister or even the cabinet elder was the key.

 The Great Zhou Dynasty followed the Ming Dynasty, but it was not consistent.

This chief auxiliary is usually the result of a compromise between scholars from various factions in the DPRK and China, such as Jiangnan scholars, Beidi scholars and Huguang scholars. It also includes some scholars who are not from these three places but come from the southwest or Guangdong and Guangxi, but have great influence in the government and the opposition. After thorough deliberation and compromise, the influential scholar leaders reached a consensus and recommended them to the emperor. The emperor ordered them to serve as the chief minister, and then the chief minister recommended cabinet ministers to the cabinet based on the original deliberations.

If the chief minister does not change but only adds or changes cabinet ministers, then communication usually needs to be done, mainly between the cabinet ministers and the ministers of the six departments. Now it is the ministers of the seven ministers, plus the censors of the imperial court. Negotiate and finalize candidates.

This is almost a simplified version of Tingtiao, except that it is more coordinated through consultation and led by the chief assistant.

 For example, the six ministers and ministers, as well as the chief envoys and inspectors of each province, basically follow this model.

  In other words, civil servants of the third rank and above must conduct court promotion consultations according to this model, and then report to the emperor, who will issue an order and then be confirmed by the Ministry of Personnel.

However, the emperor's ruling power is a game between imperial power and power.

Theoretically, the emperor could veto the results of court nominations, but in the Zhou dynasty, there were only a handful of times when the veto was not in line with the emperor's wishes. Both occurred in the early years of Emperor Yuanxi, and one was because the candidate was seriously ill. He took the initiative to resign. Once the scholars insisted, he was finally appointed. However, due to the discord between the chief minister and the emperor, the operation was not smooth. In the end, the chief minister resigned voluntarily and changed his post two years later.

 Hence, the scholars of the Zhou Dynasty still maintained relatively well in adhering to the imperial recommendation system, and the successive emperors basically paid enough respect to it. However, this was true for the chief ministers, but not for other cabinet ministers and third-rank officials.

The emperor has greater discretionary power over the cabinet ministers confirmed by the court. He can veto, or propose a replacement, or even directly propose the candidate he likes. This is the core of the struggle for imperial power, and no one is willing to give in easily.

As for the power of appointing and removing officials of the third rank, the emperor can have some opinions and suggestions of his own, and he can also propose some of his own candidates. The civil servants will also consider them and make compromises in the court selection. On this point, everyone still agrees. If you can grasp this scale well, as long as the relationship between the chief minister and the emperor is not too tense, it can basically end harmoniously.

Taking the Yonglong Dynasty as an example, Shen always recommended Ye Xianggao to become an official. Scholars and civil servants also had the same opinion, and Emperor Yonglong could only approve it.

However, during the recruitment of cabinet ministers, Emperor Yonglong once wanted to let Zhang Jingqiu join the cabinet, but Ye Xianggao disagreed. Later, Emperor Yonglong could only retreat and recognized Li Sancai.

Another example is that Zhang Jingqiu was first transferred to the Ministry of War as Zuo Shilang, and later became Minister. In fact, the cabinet did not approve it. However, Emperor Yonglong strongly pushed for it, and the cabinet compromised. Gu Bingqian was appointed Minister of Rites, Ye Xianggao and Qi Yongtai. Others were also firmly opposed, but in the end they fulfilled Emperor Yonglong's wish.

Therefore, the imperial power game shown through the imperial recommendation system has been constantly changing based on the emperor's prestige and length of reign, the authority of the chief ministers, and the degree of unity among the scholars.

Yuanchun really enjoys this situation of saying this while leaning against his lover, and the topic he talks about is "inside" information that cannot be heard by the outside world.

 “Then our father’s side should continue to fight?” Yuan Chun’s charming eyes were like silk, his plump face rested under Feng Ziying’s chin, and he raised his head and asked.

"The fight must continue. The imperial court has not called for a truce. However, how to fight and how intense it will be may require detailed analysis of specific issues. Naturally, my father will make the decision based on the battlefield situation. However, Niu and Sun have won over your uncle. The support can stabilize the war situation for the time being. The imperial court has no spare capacity to mobilize other armies to go south for a while. Northern Shanxi and Liaodong are both attacked by foreign enemies and internal troubles, so it seems that this situation can only drag on for a short time. "

Feng Ziying also analyzed that unless Yuan Keli could quickly solve the chaos in Shanxi, freeing up Ma Jinbao's Guyuan Army and several Shaanxi Guards to march eastward to South Zhili to support his father's Northwest Army, and his father was willing to go all out to Fight across the Yangtze River, otherwise the battle will have to drag on for a while.

 Another variable here is Chen Jixian, but this guy obviously enjoys this kind of having both sides, but as time goes by and the situation changes, it remains to be seen what the final outcome of this little guy is.

"How is the situation in the palace?" After talking about the external affairs, Feng Ziying also wanted to pay attention to the situation inside the palace. In fact, Zhou Peisheng had already revealed a lot to Feng Ziying, but Feng Ziying still had to show concern for Yuanchun, so that it was in line with the situation. Lover's attitude.

"It's not good. Both Mei Yuexi and Guo Qinjun are like crazy, moving around, making troubles inside and outside the palace. Xu Junru seems to be desperate, but she doesn't make much trouble. Su Lingyao also refuses to give up, Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji are also running around outside, but who will pay attention to them now?" Yuan Chun leaned comfortably in his lover's arms, with his eyes half-closed and his cheeks flushed, "The negotiations between the imperial court and Nanjing are still hearsay. But everyone in the palace believed it, so the popularity disappeared all of a sudden. It was a bit chaotic. Even the three pro-in-laws were affected. When I came out of the palace, I just said hello and came out. In the past, I had to do it. I was cross-examined, but this time I didn’t even ask.”

“Su Lingyao, Mei Yuexi and Guo Qinjun didn’t come to give you any trouble, right?” Feng Ziying lovingly held Yuanchun’s round and smooth naked buttocks, making the two of them squeeze closer.

"During the time you left, Su Lingyao seemed to have noticed that Guo Qinjun and I were getting a little close, and was not very happy. She came to make things difficult for her twice, and then she was busy fighting with Guo Qinjun. I I was happy to hide aside and relax. Mei Yuexi didn’t come to do anything, and there was even a bit of friendly gesture. I didn’t dare to get involved, so I kept a calm attitude..."

"Well, that's it, let them go dog-eat-dog. These people don't even think about it. Who can succeed the emperor can be decided by a few women in the palace? If you have that kind of spirit, you might as well stay in the palace. Staying safe will win some goodwill from the princes in the court, and maybe gain some points for their sons. Fighting like this will only increase the bad feelings and will only make things worse."

 Feng Ziying is understated and authentic.

"What do you mean, the negotiations with Nanjing will not succeed, and Prince Yi Zhong will have no chance?" Motoharu asked curiously.

"That's not to say. If Prince Yi Zhong is willing to accept the "harsh" conditions of the court princes, it is not without hope. However, Prince Yi Zhong is definitely not willing to be a puppet. This depends on him and Niu Jizong, Sun Shaozu and the prince behind him. How long can Teng and the others hold on, and how determined is his determination? He has to consider that once the situation in the court improves, he will be completely out of luck. If he accepts the conditions from the DPRK and China, he may have a chance to come back in the future. Even if he fails, he will And his son, of course, his son may not have a chance to succeed..."

Feng Ziying's words shocked Yuanchun, "Ah, Prince Yi Zhong has become the emperor, why can't his prince succeed to the throne in the future?"

"It's too complicated here. Who said that if he becomes the emperor, his son will definitely become the emperor? Isn't the same true for the current emperor? Besides, if the princes of the court feel that they owe the current emperor, how can Prince Yizhong be the emperor? Emperor Nian, if he dies, will the throne be returned to the current emperor’s son? Or what if Prince Yi Zhong’s crown prince dies and the other sons don’t like it?”

Yuan Chun was dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.

In this way, wouldn't the throne be completely controlled by the important officials of the court? What's the point of being an emperor?

Feng Ziying didn't think there was anything wrong with it. It's not uncommon for powerful ministers to be in power. Earlier, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Sima Yi, Wang Dun and Wang Dao of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and even Huan Wen, even Yang Tinghe of the Ming Dynasty in the previous life could still decide who would join. Successor to the Great Unification?

Of course, the current Zhou Dynasty is a little different. It is not that one powerful minister can dominate the prime minister's power, but a huge group of civil servants who want to control the government and compete with the imperial power. But under the current situation, the imperial power is obviously unable to compete with the civil servants. Yes, we can only give in and compromise. Of course, we do not rule out that in the future, a wise and powerful emperor will succeed to the throne and be able to alienate the civil servants, or use military men to suppress the civil servants and regain the power that belongs to the emperor. This depends on their magical powers.

Seeing Yuanchun's unbelievable expression, Feng Ziying straightened up and hugged this charming body tighter, "Okay, okay, you don't have to worry about these things. After all, I am also a civil servant." As a member of the government, I also have a share in Tingtui. If you give birth to a son for me and read books, you can also become a member of the civil service in the future, and you may not be unable to join the cabinet and become the prime minister. It is better than being a figure in name only Isn't it much better to be an emperor who cannot be free?"

With a squeak, Yuanchun's body felt hot, catering to Feng Ziying's ups and downs. He couldn't help but think of the distance in his heart. Maybe this was not impossible. If he left the palace in the future and changed his identity to become his wife and concubine, and gave birth to a son who was successful in studying, The tiger father has no son, and everyone said that he will definitely join the cabinet and become the prime minister. His son may not be able to inherit his father's legacy and be the first assistant. Yuanchun still has absolute confidence in his body. As long as his lover is willing to work hard, he will have a good life. The next few sons are not a problem.

 (End of this chapter)