Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 470 Limit to sixty! (Two updates starting tomorrow)

Xianyang Palace.

The solution given by Ji Heng has already appeared in Fusu's major case.

Fusu read it and put it aside. At the moment, he had the most important things to do.

Soon.

Meng Tian, ​​Feng Quji, Li Xin, Ma Xing, Shi Lu, Zhang Cang and other three princes and nine ministers were already standing in the hall in order.

Fusu looked relaxed and said with a smile: "My dear friends, there is no need to be so formal. Just sit down. I have called you here mainly for one thing."

"Just set the rules!"

"As for the rules to be decided, all of you, my beloved ministers, probably already know it in your mind. It's time for the world's official system to change."

"This is also for the stability of the world."

"I believe that all ministers can understand my painstaking efforts."

The hall was quiet.

Everyone looked at each other, but no one was willing to speak.

"How to choose a city in Guandong depends on the prime minister to make a selection based on the conditions in each place."

Fusu laughed and said nonchalantly: "But it doesn't matter. I'm just seeking your suggestions and opinions this time. What's the crime?"

"The increase in the base of local officials will inevitably lead to more stringent selection of court officials. Only by establishing an effective and sound system can Da Qin always stay on the right path."

"Changes must also be made."

Meng Tian took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty's suggestions are of great benefit to Da Qin. With the continuous innovation of the system, Da Qin's past system is destined to gradually fail to keep up with the times."

Fusu said slowly: "This matter cannot be urgent, but the relevant regulations must be put forward, but it will take a lot of time when it will be implemented."

"Only by establishing an effective entry and exit system can we always ensure the smooth flow of the Daqin system and ensure the health of the Daqin system."

The matter of system restructuring will not be rushed, and he has not said that it will be implemented as soon as possible. Zhang Cang's eloquent words are essentially talking about nothing.

Fusu added: "Do you have any specific thoughts or suggestions regarding the suggestions I made, and what do you think should be the restrictions?"

A little bit.

He glanced at Zhang Cang lightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Zhang Cang was clearly thinking about other things.

Zhang Cang nodded. He glanced at the other officials around him, hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know much about your majesty's future system reforms, so I can only talk about my superficial understanding."

Fusu nodded.

"I think it's good!"

a long time.

"Promise." Meng Tian and others agreed and sat down one after another.

Said some meaningless nonsense.

So I deliberately avoid the important things.

Fusu continued: "I really want to hear your thoughts this time."

"What I know now, and what I can consider myself, is that Your Majesty is deeply anxious about the governance of the world, and is determined to strengthen control over Guandong, so he wants to restore the ancient 'state' system to the world."

"I have several opinions."

Meng Tian and others looked at each other and quickly said, "I understand."

"For the country, the people, and ourselves, Great Qin should change its official system."

Fusu smiled, pressed his hands and said, "Sit down first. This matter is not urgent. There are many things to do. It is about such an important matter. How can it be explained thoroughly in a short while?"

"Third, people will grow old after all. Once they get older, not only will they lack energy, but their bodies will become weaker. If they stay in the court for a long time, it is easy to lose their correct judgment on the world's patterns, and it will be difficult to truly keep up with the world's context."

Seeing that these people remained calm, he couldn't help but frown and continued:

"It's just that as a result, Da Qin will have to change many aspects, not only the official system and salaries, but also the functions of relevant government agencies, as well as the division of state areas and the determination of state capitals. This may not be easily determined in a year or two."

"At that time, it will be easy for deviations in policy and execution to occur, which will put Da Qin in a negative situation."

Zhang Cang stood up and said: "Your Majesty gave me too little time to think. I may not think carefully. If I made a mistake, please calm down."

Meng Tian and Feng Quji hurriedly said: "I accept your order."

As he spoke, Zhang Cang paused. He did not look at Fusu, but glanced at the other officials around him imperceptibly.

“Currently, the court’s focus should be on the Special Administrative Region.”

However, Fusu also knew why Zhang Cang said that, and he didn't want to be the first to say it. If he said the wrong thing, it would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction among others, and might even make him unhappy.

"First, with the expansion of Da Qin's territory and the gradual strengthening of its control over the world, the political affairs that we and other courtiers have to deal with every day have increased a lot compared to the past. Maintaining such a high-intensity position for a long time is difficult for the body to bear. .”

Hear the words.

"I think this matter cannot be urgent."

"I think the secular official system should be abolished!"

"In my opinion, this matter has great potential."

"Secondly, after the unification of the world, all the talents in the world will be in His Majesty's court. If you want to fully utilize the talents in the world, you must be given enough space to display their talents."

Everyone was silent.

Meng Tian looked solemn.

He knew that his words could easily offend other courtiers, but they were indeed words from the bottom of his heart, and today's world is no longer the past.

In the era of great strife, the occurrence of events such as Quwo's ​​replacement of Yi, Tian's replacement of Qi's, and the division of the three families into the Jin Dynasty have marked that the relationship between the monarch and his ministers will no longer be as close as in the past.

The monarch is always suspicious and hesitant.

This is also inevitable.

Now that Fusu has developed a desire to change, even if they insist on opposing it, what's the use? It will only make Fusu dissatisfied. Once there is a political problem, it may be made a fuss about.

If you end up late, you will not be guaranteed.

If they don't take the initiative to show dignity, how can His Majesty show mercy? How can we save face for them?

By the time that happens, it will be too late.

The last sentence he said actually had a certain awakening meaning. There is no point in continuing to hold on to it. If you want to retreat, retreat.

The only thing they can do.

Just take the opportunity to seek more benefits for yourself.

And this may be the purpose of His Majesty summoning them this time, so that both parties can have a decent appearance.

Listen to Meng Tian's words.

The expressions of Ma Xing, Feng Quji and others changed slightly. They did not expect that Meng Tian would relent so quickly. However, they were all quick-thinking people. After thinking about it for a moment, they understood the reason and their eyes darkened.

instantly.

Other officials also echoed: "I appreciate what Prime Minister Meng said, Da Qin's political affairs are getting busier and busier now. For the sake of Da Qin and the world, some adjustments should indeed be made."

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

"..."

With Meng Tian taking the lead to speak, others gradually relaxed and began to express their agreement.

aside.

Zhang Cang breathed a sigh of relief.

Meng's influence in the court was truly remarkable. After Meng Tian spoke a little, other officials agreed. If it were him, no one would listen at all.

This also made Zhang Cang feel slightly calmer.

What he was determined on was not Mengshi's influence, but that with Mengshi in front, even if he was really recognized as the leader of the Guandong group, it shouldn't be a problem.

See this.

Fusu nodded.

He took a deep look at Meng Tian, ​​with a smile on his lips and said, "I am very relieved that all my dear friends can understand my difficulties." "But what should be the criterion?"

The hall became quiet again.

This is the key.

What standards should be used to evaluate advancement and retreat? The current three ministers and nine ministers have changed a lot compared to the time of the First Emperor. However, the resignations at that time were more or less pressured by the First Emperor.

There are no written rules, and there are no hidden rules that follow the rules.

now.

But it's up to them to decide.

This decision is not easy to make and will affect many people, not only themselves, but also subsequent officials.

If it is too harsh or too urgent, I am afraid that the families who make the decision will suffer too much and have to be cautious.

Fusu did not rush.

He wanted the ministers below to speak out for themselves, otherwise wouldn't it be like forcing him to do so?

Tao She and Shi Lu looked at each other, then at Feng Quji, then at Feng Jie, with a strange look in their eyes.

See this.

Feng Quji's expression changed slightly.

He couldn't see the strangeness in these people's eyes. Tao She and the others were in favor of this suggestion because it was making room for them.

Feng Quji's eyes were cloudy and uncertain.

He knew very well that he, the Feng family, had become the target of public criticism. Three members of the clan were ranked among the three nobles and nine ministers. In the past, due to the prominence of the Feng family, others did not dare to express their opinions.

but now.

If the order of the court changes.

The situation of the three of them in the Feng family may be about to change immediately, and compared to the others, he is the oldest.

They are also the ones most likely to quit.

When.

The person who takes over may not be Feng Jie or Feng Wuze, but several other people may be able to take the position of prime minister.

Think for a moment.

Feng Quji sighed deeply in his heart.

Although he is very cautious in the court and does not seek the limelight easily, the beauty of a tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

In the Meng family, only Meng Tian is now among the three ministers and nine ministers. After Meng Yi returned from Guandong, he was impeached by officials in Guandong and was only given the position of censor.

He, Feng, has completely become the target of public criticism.

Although he was depressed, there was nothing he could do about it. Now Feng's existence had obviously become the target of other officials.

even……

It is also the target of His Majesty's deliberate attack.

He pondered for a moment and took the initiative to step out. Now that the matter had come to this, it was meaningless to continue to hold back, and he was bound to retreat this time.

Rather than that.

It is better to sell other officials a goodwill.

Take the initiative to do something.

He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have observed that in the past few court turmoils, it was basically the old ministers who took the initiative to retire and return to their hometowns. They were all due to lack of energy, old age and poor health, and they were no longer able to keep pace with the monarch, and they were no longer competent. Imperial service."

"If you are brave, I suggest you limit your application by age."

"Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."

Hear the words.

Fusu pretended to be surprised, but then showed a look of surprise, looked at the other courtiers and asked: "What do you all, my beloved ministers, think?"

Meng Tian and others looked at each other and quickly raised their hands and said, "I second my proposal."

"Since age is the limit, how should this age be chosen? And what age should be the limit? The age of official Qin is the main one, or the actual age." Fusu asked.

Feng Quji said in a deep voice: "I think it is the actual age and the age for becoming an official is not appropriate. Many talented people have been in the Qin Dynasty for a long time and are now in their prime. If we let them retire, wouldn't it be a waste of talents?"

Fusu nodded in agreement.

He asked: "What is the age limit?"

One word fell.

The whole hall is as quiet as a deep valley.

The age threshold is so important. One year older and one year younger may block countless people, and it can also stop countless people.

This is the difference between reaching the sky in one step and falling to the bottom. How dare they not pay attention to it?

Feng Quji took a deep breath, his eyes swept over the other people's faces one by one, and he pondered in his heart for a while. His eyes were uncertain, and he tentatively said: "I... think the limit should be fifty."

"If I remember correctly, there is a saying in the Analects that one knows destiny at fifty, so it may be most appropriate to retire at fifty."

Hearing what Feng Quji said, everyone in the hall except Meng Tian, ​​Tao She, and Shi Lu frowned because they were all over fifty.

If Feng Quji's suggestion is followed, they will all reach the age of retirement.

Hear the words.

Fusu shook his head quickly and said in a deep voice: "Are you kidding me, Prime Minister? You are in your prime at fifty. How can you retire so early?"

"No."

Fusu directly rejected it.

Immediately, Fusu took the initiative to say an age: "In my opinion, let's set the age at seventy. In the past, Prime Minister Wang, Old Prime Minister Li Si, etc., all retired after they were over seventy years old."

"Now let's take it a little lower."

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

Hearing Fusu's suggestion, Meng Tian and others shook their heads quickly. How could they not understand the profound meaning of Fusu's words? If the age limit is really seventy, what is the difference between changing and not changing?

"No."

"The situation of several old prime ministers cannot be generalized. The political affairs handled at that time were not as busy as they are now."

"Your Majesty, please think again."

Seeing the opposition from all the ministers, Fusu frowned and said with a displeased face: "I think it's very suitable. I'm not old even at seventy."

At this time.

Feng Quji smiled bitterly and took the initiative to take over the words: "Your Majesty, I am already over seventy years old. I am well aware of my actual situation and my energy is greatly exhausted. I cannot bear the heavy government affairs of the court."

"If it weren't for His Majesty's trust, I would have resigned long ago. Seventy years is absolutely unacceptable."

"In my opinion, the limit is sixty. When local officials in the court reach the age of sixty, they must retire unless special appointments are arranged for the court."

Fusu shook his head and said calmly: "Sixty?"

"No."

"I think the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers should not be included in this list. Da Qin should have a term of five years. The Three Gongs and Nine Ministers can break through this limit, but it cannot exceed one term."

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

Listening to what Fusu said, several people looked at each other, thinking secretly in their hearts, and finally nodded.

Compared with other officials, the term of office of the three ministers and nine ministers has not been shortened much. The main shortening is that of the lower counties and ordinary courtiers.

How could they disagree?

However, how long they can live is not something they can decide. As far as the current situation is concerned, the vast majority of people in the world will not live to be sixty.

So overall, this age limit has a very weak impact on the world, but it does set an upper limit.

Ten days later.

A notice was posted in the city.

Moreover, the contents of the notice were quickly spread throughout the world with the order sent by the postman.

(End of this chapter)