Zhang Mingwei ignored him, his eyes turned again, and he saw Zuo Du Censor.

Seeing this, Liu Zongzhou's face turned slightly red, but in the end he still raised his head and replied: "Is it not necessary to be punished for illegal acts?"

Zhang Mingwei nodded slightly, Well, what you said, violations of the law will be punished!

Thinking of this in his heart, he turned to look at the others again.

Although those who were seen by him did not want to answer this question, the emperor was watching, if he did not answer, he might be suspected of being guilty. Therefore, no matter whether they were willing or not, they would answer it out of justice.

Zhang Mingwei was not surprised at all about this kind of answer. He suddenly asked Liu Zongzhou again: "I want to know, what is the responsibility of the Censorate?"

Liu Zongzhou was a little stunned when he heard this. He looked up at the emperor on the imperial throne and found that he was also listening with great concern. He replied loudly: "Why do you need to ask this? Of course, it is to correct oneself and correct one hundred lords! Those who must keep it in the middle can see the king and father, and the lower can be entrusted with scholars and officials in the world, and then the hundred lords will be like this. The ministers are lawful, the ministers are honest, the discipline is strong, and the duties are in charge. And the patrol is the first thing to do. If the patrol is obtained, the officials will be clean and the people will live in peace."

This passage was originally answered by Liu Zongzhou to Emperor Chongzhen. On this plane, it was used to answer Zhang Mingwei's question.

Although Zhang Mingwei struggled to hear it, he still understood the general meaning. He immediately smiled and said loudly: "You are right! The duties of the Jinyiwei are similar to those of the Censorate. They are all supervisors and officials to purify the court."

Speaking of this, he turned around and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, now the Jinyiwei has already corrected himself. In the days that follow, he will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations. If he supervises all officials, he will definitely arrest and report to His Majesty. He will never allow corrupt officials to harm the Ming Dynasty!"

"Yeah!" Emperor Chongzhen nodded as he heard this, "Thank you for your hard work sir!"

"..." The civil officials were speechless. Is this the king and father talking to the ministers? Could it be that His Majesty really treats him as a gentleman? What kind of virtue can he be His Majesty really be His Majesty's gentleman?

When they were still envious of Zhang Mingwei's status in the mind of Emperor Chongzhen, they heard Zhang Mingwei say to them: "Where is the responsibility of the Jinyiwei, please cooperate more in the future, and everyone will do their own things together and live up to the expectations of Your Majesty. How about it?"

"How about your ancestors!" Yang Zhiqi cursed in his heart when he heard this, but on the surface, he immediately rushed to answer, "Of course, there is no need for Duke Xingguo to say that this is the duty of a minister!"

After saying that, Yang Zhiqi thought of such a huge attack on the attack, and ended up hitting the cotton with one punch. Not only that, he had to lick his face and say something against his will. Yang Zhiqi felt as uncomfortable as if he was swallowing a fly!

Under the gaze of Emperor Chongzhen, what else can others say and what can they say? They can only answer like Yang Zhiqi, and don’t mention the depression in their hearts.

Zhang Mingwei looked at their expressions, but he sneered in his heart. Don’t think I’m just talking, you guys wait!

Thinking of this, he suddenly saw Liu Zongzhou lowering his head and silently, and he couldn't help but frown.

To be honest, he still has a good impression of Liu Zongzhou. Although he can understand that Liu Zongzhou, as a civil servant, was also involved, but it was a bit unhappy after all.

Therefore, seeing that he did not speak, Zhang Mingwei asked directly: "Zuodu Censor Liu, do you have any objections to what I said just now?"

If Emperor Chongzhen asked this kind of question, it would be no problem at all. However, Zhang Mingwei asked directly by name, to be honest, a bit arrogant.

In fact, since he entered the hall, he dominated everything in the hall and had already shown that arrogance.

However, no one expected that Liu Zongzhou would look up and say with a sincere expression: "If the Jinyiwei could really do what the Duke of China said, perform his duties conscientiously, and enforce the law impartially, he would naturally have no objection."

Speaking of this, he suddenly looked at Emperor Chongzhen and reiterated sincerely: "Your Majesty, I suggest that you start with the investigation of the Censorate. Only by being upright can you be able to uphold the world, just like the Jinyiwei."

Hearing this, the other censors couldn't help but curse themselves when they heard this.

What do you mean by Liu Zongzhou? You want to investigate yourself? Didn’t you agree that today we will impeach the Jinyiwei together. You are still going to have internal conflicts? Are you full and full?

Many people were unhappy, but Emperor Chongzhen was happy to hear it, and immediately nodded in agreement: "What Liu Qing said is very true, and it is very suitable for me! In this way, you will take the lead. Within half a month, I will see what the results of the investigation are?"

The right to assess censors in the Ming Dynasty was exercised by the Censorate and the Ministry of Personnel.

The assessment is divided into two types. The first is the exam, which is to examine those censors whose term of office expires. The exam is divided into three stages, which are inspected every three years. Three years are the preliminary examination, six years are the re-examination, and nine years are the general examination. After the examination, it is divided into three levels: competent, ordinary, and incompetent, and each level is divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower. Through the assessment results of the case of the censor’s position, it is determined to be promoted.

This is prerequisite and is not suitable for what Emperor Chongzhen just said.

The second type of assessment is inspection. The Ming Dynasty must conduct regular inspections on all officials, including the Beijing officials every six years, and the local officials every three years. According to the Beijing officials' rules, the censors will be inspected every six years. There are specific requirements for the inspection, and the results must be determined based on the circumstances of impeachment and investigation of those who have been investigated and what matters have been investigated.

This is a regular assessment, and the time is not up, so it is not assessed.

However, because of the special functions of censors, during routine inspections, the Ming Dynasty also added "clear flow" measures to punish those censors who are considered incompetent and unqualified, that is, daily inspections. For example, those who are old and sick retire; those who are impetuous and inadequate are downgraded; those who are soft-hearted and unscrupulous are idle; those who are greedy and cruel are demoted to the people, etc.

What Emperor Chongzhen said was referring to this kind of daily investigation. The Shangguan and the Censorate of the Censorate can propose impeachment of other Censors. Of course, the Shangguan of the Censorate of the Censorate of the Censorate is more powerful, that is certain.

In addition, in the Ming Dynasty, not only did censors give great power, but they also had great responsibilities, that is, equal power and responsibility. According to the Ming system, the punishment for censors' corruption and abuse of power was more than that of ordinary people. There is a theory of stolenness and retribution."

This is also the reason why many censors secretly curse themselves when they hear Liu Zongzhou's words.

If you propose self-inspection so seriously, it will definitely be a sad gate of hell. No matter what, you have to behave and make some results that you can do. Moreover, no one can say whether you can pass the test.

It has to be said that from a institutional perspective, the system of the Ming Dynasty was actually very complete. At least under the premise of a feudal monarchy, all rules and regulations were really perfect.

However, the system is implemented by people. After more than 270 years of the Ming Dynasty, no matter how good the system is, it has lost its original role.
Chapter completed!