Wen Tiren's mood was a little complicated. He didn't know what the emperor wanted to say by leaving him behind and accompanying him back to Qianqing Palace.

However, his intuition told him that it must be directly or indirectly related to what Han Jisi did under the rule of Beizhili.

Recalling what happened in the court during these days, Wen Tiren couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. It was really not easy for him to be the second minister of the cabinet.

Although I have more authority in my hands, the responsibilities and pressure I have to shoulder have also increased a lot.

The emperor seems to be very different from when Yuji first came to the throne.

"Give Wen Qing a seat to serve tea."

Emperor Chongzhen flicked his robe sleeves, sat on the dragon chair, looked at Wen Tiren, who was standing attentively, and said, "Wen Qing, what do you think about the situation found in Zhili territory this time?"

Sure enough!

Wen Tiren's heart tightened. In fact, he didn't want to mention this matter too much. There were too many people involved, especially the court, and some groups were also involved.

If Han Jisi hadn't been too slippery, he would have identified and approved all the guilty officials one by one, then submitted an impeachment memorial to Beijing, leaving all the problems to the cabinet and the staff.

I am afraid that at this time, there will be a wave of rebellion against South Korea in the DPRK.

Nowadays, the situation of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is not particularly good. After all, officials from the Sixth Section are seconded to be sent to various government offices to perform supervisory functions.

This offended not only the Sixth Section, but also other government agencies in the court.

The civil servants of the Ming Dynasty were never monolithic.

"Your Majesty, I feel that this matter should not be expanded further."

Wen Tiren thought for a while, bowed and said in salute: "Nowadays, the situation on the country's side has improved slightly. If the team led by Han Jisi continues like this, it may cause chaos in the local area.

It’s not that I intend to excuse myself.

In fact, there are so many official positions vacant, and even in the civil service department, it will take a certain amount of time to fill them all."

Emperor Chongzhen was leaning on the dragon chair, listening to what Wen Tiren said, with a calm expression, but he chuckled in his heart.

This is how the official administration of the Ming Dynasty gradually deteriorated.

On the one hand, there is a serious redundancy of officials, and on the other hand, there is a serious shortage of officials.

As for the imperial examination system pursued by the Ming Dynasty, after more than two hundred years of evolution, in a sense, its attribute of selecting true talents and learning for the country's use is being continuously reduced.

Most of the group of scholars cultivated based on Confucianism do not know what governance is. They rely on reading a few dead books and practicing the sage way. This is nothing in a peaceful period, but in a turbulent period of intensified conflicts, that is Big sin!

Not to mention that the systems for training officials were basically in vain. There were too few talented officials available, which was Emperor Chongzhen's biggest dilemma.

Reform the imperial examination.

Reform education.

This is something Emperor Chongzhen must do.

However, the focus of governance at this stage must be on increasing revenue, reducing expenditure, and maintaining overall stability. Otherwise, without this premise, the Ming Dynasty will only become more chaotic.

Fortunately, the staff team of the Disaster Relief Administration was also one of Emperor Chongzhen's plans. If those staff can be sharpened, they can also help relieve the pressure in the future.

"According to Wen Qing's opinion, even if the court knows some things, it can only turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear to the illegal activities that exist?"

Emperor Chongzhen tapped the royal eucalyptus and stared at Wen Tiren with his deep eyes, "If this is the case, will it be necessary to wait until the local problems completely break out and force the local people to rebel, and then the court will take action to suppress them?

Just like the bandit rebellions that broke out under the rule of Shanxi and Shaanxi.

If this is the case, then what do I want the imperial court to do? How about just abolishing them all and leaving me alone to govern the world?"

"I am terrified."

Wen Tiren hurriedly bowed to plead guilty and said: "Your Majesty, that's not what I mean. What I mean is that you should not act too hastily, but should take care of it slowly."

"Everyone knows the truth, the key lies in how to do it."

Emperor Chongzhen snorted coldly, "Such a situation can exist under the rule of Beizhili, so what will be the situation far away from the capital?

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Chapter 217 ICAC

This is a very scary thing to think about.

Let me make it clear. When it comes time to rectify the official system, if a group of corrupt officials are not arrested, I am afraid that the country of Ming Dynasty will be harmed.

I intend to create the Independent Commission Against Corruption, which will be responsible for the rectification of officialdom. I don’t believe it. Even with the presence of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the existence of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, we still can’t completely change the atmosphere of officialdom!”

ICAC?!

Wen Tiren's face changed slightly, but he was horrified in his heart. At this moment, he understood that the emperor specifically asked him to stay because he wanted him to take on this responsibility.

"Mr. Wen Ge."

While Wen Tiren was shocked and suspicious, Wang Chengen walked up to him holding an official letter and whispered.

"These are some of my ideas."

Wen Tiren subconsciously took the official letter and raised his head to look at the emperor, only to see Emperor Chongzhen saying: "Wen Qing, I know your talent, so you can submit this matter to me.

If the Independent Commission Against Corruption cannot be established, then I will send factory guards to the localities to perform this function.

I know that once this matter is announced to the court, it will inevitably cause some turmoil, but if the government is not rectified, the Ming Dynasty will be unstable.

I hope your family will not disappoint my expectations."

"minister……"

Wen Tiren was speechless for a moment.

In Wen Tiren's view, the ICAC's powers set up by the emperor are very similar to those of the Imperial Guard, except that one is under the jurisdiction of the court, and the other is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the emperor.

But this is not easy to do.

Seeing Wen Tiren's hesitation, Emperor Chongzhen was not in a hurry and asked Wen Tiren, a politician, to propose the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and take charge of its functions.

He decided after careful consideration.

If you want to rectify the official administration of the Ming Dynasty, you must go through several stages. Once you start to demonstrate the will of the emperor, it will inevitably cause a great stress reaction among the civil servants.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen felt that it was more important than anything else to make clever use of party struggles and let Wen Tiren and his faction take charge of this part of the power and act according to their own will. First, we should get rid of a group of corrupt officials and improve the style of government administration in the Ming Dynasty.

Wait until the situation in the Ming Dynasty is reversed, then take away Wen Tiren's authority and arrange for a reliable person to take over. This will lay a solid foundation for the next stage of administrative rectification.

Emperor Chongzhen calmed down, looked at Wen Tiren and said: "Once the Independent Commission Against Corruption is established, it will expand to the north of Henan and Shandong.

If you want to do this, I will give the Qing family two days. If there is nothing else, Wen Qing can leave first."

"I excuse myself."

Wen Tiren bit the bullet and bowed in response. Through what the emperor said, he knew that he could not refuse this matter. If he really refused, all his power would be gone.

If you lose the trust of the emperor, will you be far away from your downfall?

Chapter 217 ICAC
Chapter completed!