Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 616 Liu Jin's Methods

Chen Ce always felt a little dazed these days. Emperor Hongzhi said to the Zhang brothers: "You go out first. I will talk to Chun Jian alone."

"Oh."

After the two brothers left, Emperor Hongzhi said to Chen Ce earnestly: "Chun Jian, I am still worried about the Japanese island."

"It's too far from the Ming Dynasty. We need to find someone who can control the Japanese island."

"Those over there are my royal family relatives. If they have any evil intentions..."

Chen Ce said: "Your Majesty is worrying too much. The personnel, financial and military power of the entire Japanese island is basically in the hands of the three officials, and there is also a supervisory censor stationed on the Japanese island."

"As long as the three officials are at odds, the entire Japanese island will not be unified among the three powers, and the vassal states will have no chance of raising an army in the Japanese island."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded slightly. He then realized that Zhu Houzhao had made reforms to the Japanese island during this period. He smiled and said, "I underestimated Houzhao."

Chen Ce understood Emperor Hongzhi and said, "The emperor is too worried about the crown prince and always wants to pave the way for him."

"Yes, but my son has really grown up. I don't need to worry too much about him. Alas, he was so small at the beginning. I was afraid of hurting him when I held him in my arms."

"Now he is a mature man."

After Emperor Hongzhi finished his sigh, he said to Chen Ce: "If I were to go on a journey, there would be chaos in the northern border. Have you arranged control over that border?"

Chen Ce nodded and said, "It has been arranged. Your Majesty, don't worry. There won't be any major disturbances outside now."

"That is... the internal power is now in transition. The financial power has been given to the crown prince, as well as the personnel power. I have asked Liu Jin to arrange for someone to go to the Ministry of Personnel."

Emperor Hongzhi laughed and said, "You, even in this state, are still worrying about Zhu Houzhao."

"Pure and simple, he is unrivaled in the country."

While the two were talking, Zhu Houzhao walked in and said, "Father, little brother, what are you talking about? I seem to hear someone praising our country's unparalleled scholars."

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

……

The Cabinet and the Imperial Household Department had already approved the transfer of Zhang Cai to the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

When the Minister of Personnel Ni Yue learned about this, he was furious!
As an official in the Ministry of Personnel, personnel transfers did not even go through him. Without his knowledge, the Cabinet and the Imperial Household Department had already arranged the appointment of a third-rank official?

That’s fine for now, the person who made the arrangements was from the Ministry of Personnel!

In any case, as the Minister of Personnel, shouldn't he also know the employment status of the officials under him?

Ni Yue immediately found Xie Qian and angrily asked, "Mr. Xie! How come I didn't know about the new Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?"

"Your cabinet has approved the personnel appointments. Will you discuss this with me?"

Xie Qian looked confused and looked at him in astonishment, and asked, "Who was transferred to the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?"

Ni Yue was also shocked. Looking at Lord Xie's expression, it seemed that he knew nothing about it?
"Zhang Cai, doctor of the Ministry of Justice."

After Ni Yue finished speaking, he went straight to find the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Fei Hong. He wanted Fei Hong to give him an explanation.

Fei Hong asked in confusion: "Didn't the Ministry of Personnel's Ministry of Examination inform Lord Ni about this?"

"The Minister of Examination approved Zhang Cai's performance as excellent and recommended his promotion."

"You, the Minister of Personnel, should have approved these matters. I thought Lord Ni already knew about them."

"Can a performance rating determine the promotion of officials in the Ministry of Personnel? Can you please let me know about this first?"

Fei Hong smiled and said, "Master Ni, please don't be angry. I'm so busy that I'm confused. The bandits in Huguang have started to collude with the White Lotus Sect again."

"The Wala are now waiting for an opportunity to invade Hami."

"There is still a lot of money left to be allocated for last year's snowstorm. There are too many things to do, and I have to deal with them one by one, so some unimportant matters have been put aside for now."

Ni Yue said: "The appointment of a powerful official from the third rank, isn't this important?"

"Since Lord Fei feels that there is no need to inform the Minister of Personnel, I will hand over the resignation letter to Lord Fei tomorrow!" Fei Hong said hurriedly, "Lord Ni, your words are too serious. Don't be angry. I was really busy and forgot."

"If you have any opinions, please tell me. You can also observe Master Zhang during this period. If he really doesn't do well, we can talk about it later."

"The people from the Ministry of Personnel were nominated by the Crown Prince. You say I can't help but do it, right?"

"Your Excellency is a role model for all officials. If you resign now, I wonder how many officials will follow you and quit their jobs. Wouldn't that make things difficult for the Crown Prince?"

"Many old people retired during the Hongzhi Dynasty, and there were a lot of vacancies in the six ministries. I have been arranging personnel appointments every day..."

Without waiting for Fei Hong to finish speaking, Ni Yue snorted and left the cabinet and went directly to the Qianqing Palace.

Liu Jin hurriedly greeted Ni Yue and said, "Minister Ni, this is... the prince is in the harem."

"Go away!"

Ni Yue stared at Liu Jin and said, "Go tell the prince! Tell him that I want to see you!"

Liu Jin looked embarrassed, and Ni Yue said, "If I can't see the prince today, I will wait here!"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "Master Ni, please wait a moment."

……

After Liu Jin arrived at Kunning Palace, he cautiously met Zhu Houzhao and said, "Sir, Lord Ni is angry and is waiting at Qianqing Palace. He said he will not leave until he sees you."

Zhu Houzhao snorted and said, "Is it because of the Minister of Personnel?"

Liu Jin said, "Yes, Mr. Fei came to consult in advance and said that Mr. Ni was very dissatisfied with this matter."

Chen Ce knew what had happened, and it was he who instructed Liu Jin to promote Zhang Cai.

Chen Ce thought for a moment and said to Zhu Houzhao, "Your Highness, go and comfort him."

"After all, he is the head of all officials. If he really gives up his responsibility, it will have an impact on all officials."

Zhu Houzhao said: "Okay!"

After he left, Emperor Hongzhi asked, "Chun Jian, did you ask Liu Jin to do this?"

Chen Ce said: "Yes, the Ministry of Personnel will eventually place people for the Crown Prince, not only in the Ministry of Personnel, but also in the Ministry of War."

"I'm afraid that several ministers are unhappy during this period."

There is no other way. The six ministries must place the prince's people in as soon as possible and use this period of time to finalize the structure of the six ministries. When Zhu Houzhao really ascends the throne in the future, it may not be so easy to replace people at will.

"Liu Jin is going to bear a lot of criticism, haha." Emperor Hongzhi said earnestly.

……

When Zhu Houzhao arrived at the warm room, Ni Yue pointed at the crown prince.

Zhu Houzhao was furious and said to Liu Jin, "How come I didn't know about such a big thing?!"

Liu Jin trembled and said, "Your Highness, this... this old servant, this old servant... saw that Your Highness was too busy dealing with things on weekdays, so I didn't tell Your Highness."

Zhu Houzhao angrily said to Ni Yue: "Master Ni! I don't know anything about this matter."

"Wei Chen is guilty!"

Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment and said, "Has the appointment letter been handed over to Zhang Cai? Can it be taken back?"

Ni Yue said: "It has been delivered."

Zhu Houzhao snorted and said to Liu Jin, "Get out!"

"This old slave deserves death. This old slave takes his leave."

Zhu Houzhao said to Ni Yue again: "Old Ni, the imperial court has already made the appointment. It would not be good to take it back. It is better to observe whether Zhang Cai can do the job first. If Old Ni has any better suggestions, you can tell me now."

(End of this chapter)