Chapter 43: The Ministry of Personnel

  Seeing Wang An stand up again, the Tianqi Emperor could only wave his hand to let him sit down and speak. Seeing that he was ready once more, he slowly said: "This person is called Xu Guangqi, I don't know if you have heard of him?"

  After hearing Tianqi Emperor's words, Wang An immediately recalled this name in his mind. Although he felt that the name was familiar, he couldn't think of it no matter what.

  When Emperor Tianqi was deep in thought, he couldn't help but think of Xu Guangqi, a very famous person in the late Ming Dynasty. In the eyes of Emperor Tianqi, Xu Guangqi's role was much greater than that of Yuan Chonghuan. Because his titles were many more than those of Yuan Chonghuan, he was a famous mathematician, scientist, agronomist, military strategist and politician in history.

  Just these titles can show what kind of talent he is, but unfortunately, the severe party struggle and bureaucratic corruption at the end of the Ming dynasty made such an excellent talent left to wither away. Although he was later reused, it was already in his twilight years. Xu Guangqi passed away in the fifth year of Chongzhen, according to historical progress, this talent still had twelve good years to live. The things that can be done in these twelve years are really too many, and now the Great Ming has not been ravaged by Wei Zhongxian, compared to the Chongzhen period, it is much better!

  "Let's go to the Ministry of Officials." Seeing that Wang An was still there deep in thought, Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. It seemed that if they wanted to find Xu Guangqi, they would have to go to the Ministry of Officials after all!

  Seeing Tianqi Emperor getting up and saying he wanted to go to the Ministry of Officials, Wang An knelt down with a bitter smile: "This old slave is useless, disappointing Your Majesty."

  The Tianqi Emperor walked to Wang An's side, gently pulled him up, and smiled: "What are you saying, old man? This time it was my fault that I made things difficult for you." In fact, the Tianqi Emperor did not particularly like this old eunuch, but he had to indulge him.

  One reason is that Wang An's character is not bad, and the two are to stabilize the inner ministers. The Ming dynasty system divides internal and external officials. Wang An is now the head of the Imperial Guard, usually referred to as the "Inner Prime Minister".

  In the palace, there are countless eunuchs, and countless people who envy this position. Although Wei Zhongxian is gone, it's not impossible for another Li Zhongxian to emerge. The Tianqi Emperor wants to tell everyone that he likes Wang An, trusts Wang An, and his position is very secure. As for the Ming dynasty eunuchs, the Tianqi Emperor still has some understanding of them - when you have power and influence, these people will definitely try their best to fawn on you, but when you lose your status, they will be the most ruthless in dealing with you.

  Although these eunuchs were very obedient in front of the Tianqi Emperor on ordinary days, he knew that where there are people, there is a world. These eunuchs fought and it was also very troublesome. The Tianqi Emperor just wanted to use this way to tell them that this position is not yet available for you to do well!

  This method still seems to be effective at this time, although Wei Chao's notorious reputation is the most flourishing, Chen Hong is the most favored, but no one dares to provoke Wang An's authority.

  As for the idea of Emperor Tianqi, this old eunuch who was well-versed in officialdom could also understand it, but neither of them said anything. Emperor Tianqi naturally seemed to trust Wang An very much, and Wang An was naturally very grateful.

  After comforting Wang An, the Tianqi Emperor left the palace for the Ministry of Justice, where he had already thought of some steps to implement his ideas. However, the Tianqi Emperor also had no bottom line in his heart, but it was necessary to get someone like Xu Guangqi.

  The Ministry of Personnel was located on the east side of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, which is now the east side of Tiananmen Square. However, due to some historical reasons, the old site of the Ministry of Personnel no longer exists.

  Standing in front of the Ministry of Justice, Emperor Tianqi felt a deep sense of regret, for this government office was truly too old and worn out. The stone lions that were originally standing guard at the entrance had become clawless cats. The vermilion doors had lost their luster, and one of the bronze door knockers was missing. The glazed tiles on the gatehouse roof were also missing a few pieces here and there, and those remaining were broken and incomplete.

  Looking at such a government office, the Tianqi Emperor really didn't know what to say. In later generations, many countries used the dilapidated government department buildings to demonstrate the government's integrity, but when the Tianqi Emperor saw this gatehouse, no matter how he looked at it, he thought it was mocking himself. Because in such a government office lived a group of moths that gnawed away at the Ming dynasty, and it was these people who sucked the blood of the Ming dynasty dry, leaving only a dying ember.

  Seeing the Tianqi Emperor standing still in front of the Ministry of Justice, the people following behind him were all at a loss. Because it was not far from the Forbidden City, there were not many people around the Tianqi Emperor, except for Chen Hong and Wang An, only a team of imperial guards.

  The Tianqi Emperor stared blankly at the dilapidated gate of the Ministry of Personnel, and Chen Hong initially thought that this emperor had never seen such a rundown government office before, so he was just curious. However, when he saw the Tianqi Emperor's face turning darker and darker, he knew that things were probably not that simple.

  Although the time following Tianqi Emperor was not long, Chen Hong understood in his heart that this master had a mind full of ridges and valleys, and was absolutely not a simple person. Perhaps this master inherited the blood of Taizu, with great ambitions in his heart!

  "Your Majesty, shall we go in?" Chen Hong came to the side of Tianqi Emperor, stiffening his scalp and saying.

  Because of the persistence of Emperor Xianfeng, all these people were dressed in casual clothes. It was only then that they realized everyone around them was staring at them. Emperor Xianfeng said to Chen Hong beside him: "Let's go in!"

  Although dissatisfied with the current governance, now is not the time for rectification. The Tianqi Emperor secretly made up his mind in his heart, but his face remained calm and expressionless.

  At this time, the Minister of Rites was Li Ruohua, a key member of the Chu Party, who proposed the increase in taxes. Of course, it was only increased in Liaodong, and all the money and grain collected were used for military salaries in Liaodong. In fact, such heavy taxation, although temporarily stabilizing Liaodong and providing logistical support for Yuan Chonghuan's troops later on, made the people of Liaodong even more exhausted and impoverished.

  For this person, the Tianqi Emperor had no good feelings, of course, nor could he be disgusted, but only knew that this was an official without foresight. However, the Tianqi Emperor would not bother him too much, because this man was about to die. According to historical records, Li Ruhua would soon resign and pass away the following year. For a person who was about to die, the Tianqi Emperor could still retain some tolerance.

  It wasn't long before the person who had gone to report returned, followed by Li Ruhua, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and some officials from the Ministry of Personnel.

  Seeing the Tianqi Emperor Li Zhuohua standing at the door, he was stunned. He didn't expect the Tianqi Emperor to come. Since the Zhengde Emperor, emperors rarely left the palace. Unexpectedly, this newly enthroned emperor came to the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs at this time. However, the person who had just made the announcement said that someone from the palace had arrived, but didn't say it was the Tianqi Emperor. Before he could think more, Li Zhuohua hastily went to the side of the Tianqi Emperor and prepared to kneel down.

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