In the thirty-second year of Jiajing (1553), Liang Menglong stood out two years later, stepped out of the Hanlin Academy, and was no longer trapped in boring article creation, but was awarded a seven-grade official position - the military department to the matter. This official position may not be as good as the magistrate in terms of rank, and it does not sound as good as titles such as the official department Shangshu, but this position gives him strong supervisory power and influence.
Liang Menglong's first day of work was jaw-dropping, he ignored the identity of the seven-rank official, and directly ** Li Mo, the secretary of the ministry, a second-grade **. This seemingly submissive officialdom order was subverted by Liang Menglong, which made people can't help but look sideways. This move shows Liang Menglong's determination to challenge the system without sticking to one pattern, and it also shows his ambition in his new position.
However, this was only the beginning of his career in officialdom. Next, he successively **Yansui Governor Wang Lun, Governor of Lianglang Zhong Chen Can and other senior **, showing his determination and fearlessness of power. Liang Menglong did not feel inactive because of his low official position, on the contrary, he frequently pulled ** off the horse by virtue of his special status in the six subjects, showing people his unique courage and determination.
In order to better understand Liang Menglong's actions, it is necessary to understand the special status of the six branches of the Ming Dynasty. This position is set up to restrain the power of the six ministries and ensure that the promotion, evaluation, appointment and other affairs of the ** can be supervised. The six branches not only have the right to supervise the matter, but also have the right to refute, and can review and suspend the pardon edict issued by the emperor. This concentration of power made it necessary for even the emperor to maintain communication and consultation with the six branches on important matters.
At the same time, the six sections also participated in the court push vote, which had a direct impact on the appointment of senior **. Not only can they vote, but they also have the right to supervise the candidates to ensure that they are reasonable. This makes the six branches have great authority in the government and the opposition, and can even exercise a certain restraining power over the emperor. Such a special status made Liang Menglong comfortable in officialdom and laid a solid foundation for his future actions.
In the Ming Dynasty, the salary was lower, and the treatment of the seven-rank officials was barely enough to maintain daily life. Although Liang Menglong has the power to supervise and **, he also has to think about his family's and livelihood. As a result, many of the six sections are faced with the problem of transferring official positions.
Generally speaking, they will be transferred to higher official positions in the local provinces, such as political envoys and procurators. This process of "promoting officials to seven ranks" has increased their ranks, but it also means a weakening of local power. This dilemma shows that the gains and losses of power are not static, but need to be dealt with carefully in officialdom.
Their incorruptibility became the cornerstone of their authority. Because if an individual person falls into corruption in the matter, he will soon be exposed and attacked by his colleagues and lose his qualification for supervision. This self-discipline mechanism ensured the relative integrity of the six branches in their affairs, and enabled them to consolidate their power. At the same time, this also creates conditions for them to seek more advanced positions in the officialdom.
In Liang Menglong's career, elements such as scheming, decision, and incorruptibility were intertwined to form an unusual picture of Ming Dynasty officialdom. As a seven-rank official, he successfully challenged the authority of the system through frequent supervision and supervision, showing the courage and determination of the new generation.
However, he also faced pressure from official promotions and his family's livelihood, which made him struggle to choose between power and responsibility. Liang Menglong's experience is not only a portrayal of individual fate, but also a part of the operation of officialdom in the Ming Dynasty. In this era full of opportunities and challenges, power and integrity, determination and compromise together constitute a complex and diverse life map. And Liang Menglong, in this magnificent picture, left his own strong color.