"Think about it." Lu Zhicheng nodded to Lu Zhishan.
"Then go," Lu Zhishan said slowly, with an imperceptible smile on his lips, "A good son has traveled far and wide to protect his family and country. As a prince, this is even more true."
"Thank you, brother." Lu Zhicheng kowtowed.
"Get up quickly," Lu Zhishan stood up, walked down the steps slowly, and helped Lu Zhicheng up with his own hands. While looking around at the ministers, he said slowly, "What Prince Huijun said just now is right. Dali Chaotang is not The place where wine sacks and rice bags are raised is not the rotten wood that supports moths. How many years has Dali been poor and weak? The root cause is that the trend is not upright. For many years, officials have been selfish, formed cliques, and been corrupt. Those who can serve as officials with integrity have become rare. If we allow this situation to continue, we will not only be invaded by Siam and Tibet, but we are afraid that the country will be destroyed and the nation will be destroyed. "
Compared with Lu Zhicheng's hysteria just now, Lu Zhishan's voice was not really loud, and his tone was always very low and gentle, but it was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears. His voice obviously had no fluctuation, but it was even more disturbing. People were sweating profusely.
After a pause, Lu Zhishan continued: "I propose to set up an Integrity Department in addition to the six departments to take charge of the integrity and official conduct of Dali officials. It can serve as a reference for the promotion of officials in the Ministry of Personnel and provide the Ministry of Punishment with information on official corruption and fraud. What do you think of the evidence?”
"Wei Chen feels that what Prince Ning said is true," Left Prime Minister Duan Zeng was the first to nod in agreement, "Wei Chen agrees!"
"Wei Chen seconded the suggestion that the official conduct in the government has been unhealthy for many years and should have been vigorously rectified." Ding Shaodian said.
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"
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"Since everyone has no objections, the Integrity Department will be established today," Lu Zhishan said with a smile. He walked up to Master Ding, reached out and patted Ding Shaodian on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "I will simply act arbitrarily for once and appoint Master Ding." He was the first Minister of Integrity."
Ding Shaodian was so busy that he waved his hand: "I should not refuse the prince's promotion, but I am still the minister of the Ministry of Personnel. I really don't have time to serve as two ministers at the same time, so I ask the prince to hire someone else."
"I'm afraid that no one in the Manchu Dynasty, except Mr. Ding, will dare to serve as the Minister of Integrity. You know, from now on, the Minister of Integrity will be the most hated by all officials," Lu Zhishan said with a smile. He said, "Could it be that Master Ding doesn't dare to be the Minister of Integrity that offends others? Instead, he prefers to be the Minister of Officials who is the most popular and flattering person?"
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about?" Ding Shaodian scratched his head and smiled sheepishly after a long time. "To be honest, Wei Chen is really jealous of the Minister of Integrity. Your Majesty is right, Wei Chen is not afraid of offending anyone. Yes, but if Wei Chen becomes the Minister of the Integrity Department, then the prince will need to find a new candidate for the Minister of the Official Affairs Department."
"You have good taste, I'll let you recommend me," Lu Zhishan patted Ding Shaodian's shoulder lightly, "Don't be in a hurry, just take your time and choose, not only the Minister of Personnel, but also the officials of the Integrity Department, do you have any idea? If it catches your eye, just pick it up.”
"Yes, I would like to thank you for your love." Ding Shaodian knelt down and kowtowed to Lu Zhishan.
"Master Ding, please get up quickly," Lu Zhishan was so busy that he helped Ding Shaodian up.
Lu Zhiyue, who was sitting upright, looked at the peaceful scene in the hall and silently clenched his fists.
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Jiasheng 28th April 14th
dusk.
Prince Ning's Mansion.
Prince Ning and his wife entertained Prince Hui at their residence.