Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

And when Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji inquiringly, Changsun Wuji replied, "Your Majesty, about this Ma Zhou, when I was ordered to relieve the disaster and appease the refugees."

"Worked with him."

"If it's about ability and talent, as well as personal conduct."

"I feel that he is fully qualified for this position."

"What Li Qiu is doing now was originally authorized by Your Majesty."

"That's why I feel that there is no need to be too rigid about employing people in this matter."

Chapter 786 You don't even do Zhongshu Sheren?

It was beyond Li Shimin's expectation.

When asked about Cen Wenwen, Cen Wenwen actually had a positive opinion of Ma Zhou.

So, in a free time afterwards, Li Shimin also called Ma Zhou closer.

Let him criticize the current situation.

Let's talk about the policy of governing the country based on the current actual problems of the imperial court and the Tang Dynasty.

The reason why Ma Zhou stood out at the beginning.

It was also because of helping Chang He write the ten suggestions for governing the country that Li Shimin discovered it.

After being assessed by Li Shimin, Ma Zhou took a deep breath.

After adjusting to his best state, he bowed and replied, "Report to Your Majesty."

"The Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties and the Han Dynasty have gone through as many as 800 years."

"Over the years, those who have more are eight hundred, and those who are less will not be reduced by four hundred."

"This is because the ancient emperors united people's hearts with their kindness, and people can't forget their past."

"After the Han Dynasty, the dynasties of the dynasties were more than 60 years old, and the few were only more than 20 years old."

"It's all because they don't show kindness to the people, and they are not solid at all."

"Your Majesty should take the careers of Longyu, Tang, Wen and Wu, and lay the foundation for future generations. How can you just hold on to the past!"

"The number of households in the country today is less than one-tenth of that in the Sui Dynasty, and the brothers who are serving hard labor go back to their brothers, and the roads are cut off."

"Although His Majesty has issued a decree of mercy to reduce labor and labor, but the work of building and repairing is endless, and the people can rest in peace?"

"Therefore, there was a secretary who distributed documents in vain, but there was no fact."

"The literature and scenery of the Han Dynasty were respectful and frugal to support the people."

"Emperor Wu inherited his rich resources, so he was able to spend extravagance and desire without chaos."

"After Emperor Gaozu passed on to Emperor Wu, the Han Dynasty will survive for a long time!"

"Moreover, the utensils and utensils made by Chang'an in Kyoto and other places, as well as the costumes of the princes, concubines, and princesses."

"No one thinks frugality."

"The previous generation of kings started to devote themselves to fame at dawn, but the descendants are still tired."

"Your Majesty seldom lives among the people, and knows the sufferings of the people, and this is still the case."

"What's more, the crown prince grew up in the deep palace and high court, and is not familiar with external things. After a hundred years of longevity, Gu Sheng should worry about it."

"Chen Guan, since ancient times, the common people have complained and gathered together as thieves."

"There is no undead in the country. Although the monarch wants to repent and reform, it is difficult to restore and preserve it."

"So you should practice virtue when you can, and you can't wait until you lose your country to regret it."

"Back then, King Zhou You and King Zhou Li made fun of Jie and Zhou."

"Emperor Sui Yang also made fun of the Zhou and Qi dynasties."

"Don't let the empress laugh at the Emperor Yang today!"

"At the beginning of Zhenguan, the world was hungry and apologetic, and the rice was straight to the silk."

"And the people who don't complain, know that His Majesty is worried and never forgets."

"Nowadays it is more abundant than the year, and more than ten dendrobiums can be obtained by a piece of silk, but the common people complain about the counseling, knowing that your majesty will not think about it again, so it is too urgent to do business."

"Since ancient times, the rise and fall of a country has not depended on how much livestock has accumulated, but on the joy and sorrow of the people."

"Let's test it out from recent events. In the Sui Dynasty, Luokou storehouses were widely stored, and Li Mi used them. The Eastern Capital stockpiled cloth and silk, and Wang Shichong was able to borrow."

"The treasury in Xijing is also used by our Tang Dynasty, and it has not been used up to now."

"Savings and reserves are of course indispensable, and the people must have spare energy, and then collect taxes, and don't force them to collect and hand them over to the enemy."

"A husband is frugal to save others. Your Majesty has already fulfilled it when he first ascended the throne. It is not difficult to do it today."

"Nowadays, the world has not yet settled down, the government treasury is stretched short of money and food, and it is difficult for the people to survive."

"Your Majesty loves and treats the Crown Prince and the King of Wei generously, and spends money on supply and demand without restraint."

"How can we not be vigilant about this matter?"

"In the past, Emperor Wu of Wei loved Cao Zhi, the king of Chen Si, and when Cao Pi came to the throne, he imprisoned the kings, but there were no prison ears."

"But Emperor Wu loves it, so it is suitable for suffering."

"Also, the common people are in peace."

"Only in the governor and county magistrate, if you choose someone, your Majesty can do nothing."

"At present, the imperial court only emphasizes the selection of internal officials and despises the selection of prefectures and counties, and the governors mostly use warriors."

"Maybe Beijing officials are incompetent and start to fill in foreign posts. In remote places, it is easier to employ people."

"So the people are not safe, almost because of this."

Ma Zhou's remarks quite directly pointed out that Li Shimin and the court today are far less frugal and considerate of people's livelihood than when the country was first founded.

As well as several key issues such as being too fond of the prince and the king of Wei, and the imperial court's selection of governors in the following states, and improper selection of officials.

And citing the classics, taking ancient times as an example, the order is clear and the reasons are clear.

Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded again and again, deeply agreeing.

"Ma Zhou, what you said is true."

"Wang Gui, you draft a government order for me."

"From now on, I will keep everything simple for my expenses in the palace."

"Whether the prince or the king of Wei, the future supply and demand expenses must be controlled."

"The princes and nobles below, officials and courtiers must also strictly prohibit luxury and practice frugality."

"As for the candidates for the governors of each state below, I will appoint them one by one."

"Under the governor, official positions such as county magistrate must be approved by the prime minister himself."

After explaining a series of decrees, Li Shimin looked at Ma Zhou again.

Then he asked, "Ma Zhou, I am very pleased with your talent."

"I intend to promote you to Zhongshu Sheren, to be in charge of drafting edicts, attendants, promulgating edicts, asking questions, accepting the above memorials, and taking charge of the affairs of Zhongshu Province."

"However, Li Qiu deliberately transferred you to do the spring plowing."

"I don't know what you mean personally?"

Hearing Li Shimin's question, Ma Zhou hardly hesitated.

Immediately blurted out, "I am very grateful to Your Majesty for your respect."

"But I still want to follow Li Xiang to do spring plowing."

His straightforwardness was beyond Li Shimin's expectation.

In the past, he could always hear about it, or receive the playbook about Ma Zhou and Li Qiu.

It is said that Ma Zhou is now an official in the court and is already a subject of His Majesty.

But he often considers himself a slave of Li Qiu's family.

This is a crime of great disrespect, and should be severely punished and so on.

Li Shimin ignored it.

But today, Ma Zhouzhi's decisiveness really made him see it.

"Ma Zhou, you have to know that I have awarded you Zhongshu Sheren, who is at the top of the fifth rank."

"I don't know how many officials want to ask for it but don't get it."

"But you don't even think about it now, leaving Zhongshu Sheren alone."

"You actually want to go to Li Qiu's side to do that hard, extra work?"

Ma Zhou bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have just entered the court as an official."

"I don't know much about many government affairs and rules."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to take up the post of Zhongshu Sheren, and I will live up to His Majesty's esteem and trust."

"But I have a lot of experience in spring plowing and related planning and scheduling."

"Furthermore, the matter of spring plowing will stand for thousands of years, and it is extremely important for the imperial court and the Tang Dynasty."

"So even if there is no Li Xiang, no matter how hard it is, I will still be my director without hesitation."

"And something more important."

Chapter 787 Three Provinces and Seven Ministries

After that, Li Shimin finally decided on the candidate for dismount week.

Wait until the morning of the next day.

Li Shimin announced the imperial decree directly in the Tai Chi Hall.

Specially for the matter of spring plowing, a Ministry of Civil Affairs was temporarily formed.

The level is the same as the original Ministry of Officials, Ministry of War, Ministry of Punishment, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Industry, and Ministry of Households.

Duan Lun was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Under Shangshu, there are also two servants.

Song You and Ma Zhoulai, governors of Mozhou, served respectively.

Prime Minister Li Qiu is in full charge of the entire Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Although all the officials in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, even the Ministry of Civil Affairs itself, are temporary.

But as long as you really make achievements, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the current official positions will all be implemented.

This is also a way for Li Shimin to motivate everyone to work harder.

After listening to the imperial decree announced by Li Shimin.

All the officials present were extremely shocked.

This is the establishment of a new department equivalent to six, but it is by no means a trivial matter.

Doesn't that mean that in the future, three provinces and six departments will become three provinces and seven departments?

And more importantly, in the newly established Ministry of Civil Affairs, there are still many vacancies with high grades such as Langzhong and Yuanwailang.

And for these vacancies, Li Qiu has the crucial right to recommend them.

This kind of authority is really too great.

This kind of temptation is really too tempting.

You know, above the court, there are also carrots and pits.

There are people who seek progress but have nowhere to go.

in the next few days.