"In truth, what good strategy do I, Your Humble Minister, possess? If one speaks of clumsy methods, indeed I have thought of one. If the Emperor wishes to be informed about all matters of the court, he should let officials submit secret memorials."
Gu Chengyu smiled slightly; the power of the realm, wielded by one alone, without falling into others' hands, is the wish of every Emperor.
By initiating secret memorials, officials, especially colleagues, could report on each other. Thus, even if the Emperor does not approve the memorials presented by the Cabinet daily, he could rest assured. With mutual supervision, who would dare commit acts of disloyalty behind the Emperor's back?
Courtiers openly speak their minds, paths of discussion widen, and those who usually dare not write on memorial papers can directly report to the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor grew increasingly fascinated, "Oh? Gu Aiqing, quickly elaborate in detail; I am keen to hear more."
