The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 2220 New Deal Ideas
Lu Xiufu, Chen Wenlong and others have passed the age of retirement. Judging from their eager looks just now, Zhao Dongting reckoned that they should file for retirement soon.

These years have made them insist on working hard for the court, if they are forced to keep them in the court, it will inevitably be too unreasonable.

Moreover, Zhao Dongting really couldn't bear them to work hard all day long.

They devoted most of their lives to Song Dynasty and worked hard. They should have enjoyed the happiness long ago.

After a while, he said to Zhong Jian again: "Recently, among the officials of the second rank in the court, is there anyone who has performed exceptionally well?"

Zhong Jian raised his head and stared at him blankly.

Zhao Dongting said: "It's okay to say it straight. I thought, I can't rest for a few days when I return to the palace, and they will have to come to me and tell me that I am retiring after the state affairs order."

Zhong Jian was slightly startled, "What does the emperor mean to ask the minister to recommend someone who is qualified for the post of state order?"

Zhao Dongting smiled and said, "Just tell me what you think! I will still have to discuss it with the cabinet ministers at that time."

In fact, he has handed over the government affairs to Zhong Jian and others in the past few years, so he has no intention of paying attention to the ministers in the court.He wanted to see how these people acted and behaved when he was not around.

Zhong Jian pondered for a long time, "I don't know if the emperor wants to use the young and strong faction or the seniority faction?"

It is no secret that the imperial court is divided into these two factions. Originally, it was only divided by age, so it had no effect.

Zhao Dongting smiled and said, "As long as you have the ability, you can do it."

He actually had another plan in mind, but he didn't tell Zhong Jian.

Da Song's rule that if there is no major mistake, one can be an official until the old rules are a kind of drawback.According to his idea, the tenure system still has to be implemented.

Three years as a term.

Under normal circumstances, the same person can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms in the same position, and then the position must be adjusted.

Furthermore, if the same person has served in the same official rank for a total of 15 years, he will no longer be recommended, nominated and appointed to the same official rank.

Of course, due to special reasons during the term of office, such as health, or lazy administration, etc., are not included in this list.

This is still only a preliminary idea in Zhao Dongting's mind, and obviously needs to be refined.

But now, he is just thinking about who should be in the cabinet during the first term of the cabinet.

It is really a good opportunity to implement the tenure system when Lu Xiufu, Chen Wenlong, and Wen Tianxiang are retiring.

Zhong Jian obviously didn't think so much, so he just replied: "I think that Li Zhao'en and Xi Yi are capable people. Besides the current deputy commanders, they are more than calm."

Zhao Dongting chuckled lightly.

He knew what Zhong Jian meant, if he was more than calm, he was not aggressive enough.

This seems to be a common problem among older Song Dynasty officials.

However, the imperial court still needs such people to exist.If they were all bold and resolute, Da Song might not be able to withstand such a toss.

Back in the palace, Zhao Dongting really didn't have time to get the news.Seeing Lu Xiufu and others staring at him eagerly, he could only follow them to the cabinet.

These cabinet ministers are afraid that they are already eager to see through his return.

After Zhao Dongting sat down in the cabinet lobby, he smiled wryly and said: "My dear friends, you have hurriedly asked me to come here. I'm afraid there is something wrong?"

Lu Xiufu and the others smiled wryly.

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, the old minister has already passed the age of retiring to the second line. Do you still plan to let the old minister continue to serve as the state order?"

Zhao Dongting said with a sneer: "You have to give me time! I just came back, so where can I find someone who is competent for state affairs?"

Unexpectedly, Lu Xiufu and others were already prepared.

Lu Xiufu took out a list from his bosom and said: "This is the list of officials that I think can take over our positions. Please take a look at it and make a decision."

Zhao Dongting was a little confused, and took the list from Lu Xiufu.

There are more than a dozen names mentioned by these people.The names of Li Zhao'en and Xiyi are impressively listed, and then the deputy orders of various provinces and ministers of various ministries are more prominent.

Most are still a little short of the age limit of 60.

There were only two of them who were only two years away from turning 60, and they were excluded by Zhao Dongting.

He read the list carefully, but put the list aside, and said to Lu Xiufu and the others: "I don't know where you love to work next?"

They are only at the age of retiring to the second line, but not at the age of full retirement.

But Lu Xiufu and the others had no plans for this, they just looked at Zhao Dongting.

According to their qualifications, they really don't know where to go.Except for the emperor, the order of the provinces is the largest.But now, the imperial court seems to be useless and half-empty.

"Actually, I have a plan in mind."

Seeing them like this, Zhao Dongting knew it was time, and said, "Mingjingtai has been around for a few years. Although it has responsibilities, its influence in the court is still not enough. I plan to set up the position of chief minister in the cabinet to lead the cabinet. In charge of affairs of the country. Furthermore, the establishment of the head of the Der Spiegel still has the power to elect and supervise the cabinet ministers. The Der Spiegel needs to sit on an equal footing with the cabinet. "

(End of this chapter)