Chapter 546 Liu Chan’s nod
"Is that so?" Liu Chan frowned suddenly, feeling a little troubled for a moment.
Zhuge Liang was his father-in-law, and Ma Di was recommended by Zhuge Liang himself and served as the father-in-law of the prince. It can be said that both of them are key figures in the court now. They have different opinions and it is still difficult for Liu Chan to make a choice.
At this time, high emotional intelligence does not seem so important. Because you always have to choose one of the two, and no matter which choice you choose, it doesn't seem to be the right one.
"So, Xiangfu, what do you think..." Liu Chan looked at Zhuge Liang again, trying to find the answer. But this time Zhuge Liang kept silent, just silently holding his hands and letting Liu Chan make his own decision.
He is a minister. In this case, he can only express his attitude and do not overstep anything else. Liu Chan must make his own decision. No
However, even if he helps Liu Chan ascend to the position of Han Zhongzu, once he dies, Liu Chan will quickly cause trouble due to lack of ability.
Therefore, Zhuge Liang made up his mind not to influence Liu Chan's judgment with his own status and dignity.
Faced with Zhuge Liang's attitude, Liu Chan himself could only think about it honestly.
But soon, Liu Chan had a new idea.
Zhuge Liang's attitude is that he disagrees, but he is not firmly opposed. On the other side, Ma Su was extremely resolute, the type who would kill himself if he disagreed.
Although there is a dispute between the two at the moment, it is essentially harmless. Therefore, at this time, the most appropriate way to deal with the situation is to appease the party with the more determined attitude.
After all, Zhuge Liang just disagreed with Ma Su's plan, and Ma Su looked like he was ready to remonstrate to death. If Ma Su is really forced to remonstrate to death, the Prime Minister will probably be devastated by then...
"In this case, I think Ma Aiqing's suggestion is more in line with the current situation." Liu Chan finally gritted his teeth and spoke with difficulty under Zhuge Liang's gaze.
"So I think we should let General Hussar give it a try!"
After saying this, Liu Chan was ready to be scolded by Zhuge Liang and even welcomed his disappointed look.
But obviously, it didn't. Instead, Liu Chan saw a bit of relief in Zhuge Liang's eyes.
"Old minister, I obey the order!" Zhuge Liang saluted solemnly and replied in a sonorous tone.
"Your Majesty, just go ahead and do it. Even if something goes wrong, I will try my best to relieve your Majesty's worries!"
Zhuge Liang was indeed a little relieved, at least Liu Chan was no longer the emperor who only looked at his attitude. After this experience, he finally had some ideas of his own, which was enough in Zhuge Liang's opinion.
As for the possible chaos and possible risks at the end? None of this matters anymore. As long as Liu Chan can really take charge of his own business, what will happen if he dies of exhaustion at his job?
While Zhuge Liang was pleased that his eldest nephew finally looked like an emperor, Ma Su was a little surprised. You must know that this time he is prepared to be rejected by Liu Chan, and then go back and continue working hard.
After all, even if the Prime Minister's attitude is not firm, where is the relationship between them? Logically speaking, it is still difficult to convince Liu Chan after thinking about it all.
But the development of things was somewhat beyond his expectation. Liu Chan didn't give him a chance to sue him to death, and directly supported his plan, which was really a surprise.
"Ai Qing, since the prime minister has approved your plan, the matter is settled." Liu Chan breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Ma Su after thinking for a while.
"Then, everything will go according to your plan. You can talk to Shangshu Ling Jiang Qing about the specific matters."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Ma Su breathed a long sigh of relief and saluted Liu Chan again.
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These past few days can be said to be the most exciting days for court officials.
From the beginning, Ma Di and Zhuge Liang argued in court, and then Li Miao, who opposed Zhuge Liang, was suggested by Ma Di to be thrown into the court for interrogation. Then Ma Di, Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan held a small meeting to decide, but in the end, Liu Chan supported Ma Di...
The amount of information involved in this series of events is so great that many officials feel confused. Even Jiang Wan, who knew the inside story, expressed surprise at this matter.
However, there was no turmoil in the Prime Minister's Office. Under Zhuge Liang's pressure, the Prime Minister's Office quickly accepted the matter, and under Zhuge Liang's leadership, in turn supported Ma Su's reform proposal.
Ma Su insisted, Liu Chan nodded, Zhuge Liang acquiesced, and the matter was basically a done deal. At least in Jihan's territory, you can no longer find anyone who can oppose the three of them together.
Driven by the Prime Minister's Office and the Chancellor's Office, the Han Dynasty began to implement changes in the official system.
Although Ma Su's changes are not moderate, they are definitely not radical. He did not immediately copy the Tang Dynasty official system, but only merged a few departments.
The most critical one is that the Shaofu merged with Da Sinong and other finance ministers to form a household department. In the future, all financial revenue and expenditure will be handled by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and there is no need for the Shangshutai to be responsible for it.
This can greatly reduce the burden on the Chancellor's Desk, allowing Jiang Wan and others to have more time to deal with other matters.
As for the rest of the departments, Ma Su only made rough rectifications and did not dare to make too big a move. But even so, the riots it caused were very troublesome.
Because of the need to implement changes, several key public ministerial departments need to put aside the tasks at hand. These tasks could not be stopped. In the end, the Prime Minister's Office and the Hussars General's Office jointly stepped in and stabilized the situation.
Of course, in addition to finance, Ma Su also made certain improvements to the military power under his jurisdiction. Among them, he separated military logistics and command authority as much as possible, and set up a Ministry of War to be responsible for this matter.
After all, Ma Di himself did not have the intention to rebel, but he might not in the future. With Ji Han's deformed military power system, if someone really wanted to control the military power and wear a yellow robe, it would not be easy.
It can be seen from history that Jiang Wei held military power and quarreled with the court on the Northern Expedition. Even Liu Chan could not do anything to him.
Of course, even if it is a change, concessions must be made on many key issues to accommodate the current situation. Among them, the Prime Minister's Palace and the Cavalry General's Palace have become special cases, and they are special existences that transcend this system.
For example, the Prime Minister's Mansion is on an equal footing with the Shangshu Ling, which also gives Zhuge Liang far greater power than the Shangshu Ling. During this period, Ma Su's Cavalry General's Mansion still had exclusive military power, preparing for the subsequent Eastern Expedition.
For this reason, Liu Chan personally issued an edict and added a special article to the Han law. Except for the officials who opened the government, everyone must work under this system.
But the power to open the government was firmly suppressed by Liu Chan. Except for Zhuge Liang and Ma Di, it is impossible for anyone else to obtain the right to open a mansion.
Since then, Ji Han's official system has begun to transform amidst changes, and he will eventually stand the test of time.