After private exchanges with Jiang He and others, at the court meeting the next day, Zhao Jundang announced the appointment of Jiang He to be promoted to the center and become the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
As for the original right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he had been cut off because of the disaster relief food issue. It has been vacant these days, and now it can be regarded as filling up the vacancy for the Ministry of Personnel.
But Zhao Jun's actions also made everyone in the court understand that this was the new emperor starting to crowd people into the court.
And this should be just the beginning.
It’s not that they don’t understand the principle of one emperor and one minister.
Prime Minister's Office.
"Zhang Xiang, is your Majesty going to start changing the blood of the court?
I even suspect that the disaster relief food case some time ago was deliberately done by His Majesty in order to make room for Yunzhou officials. Why are you so calm? "
A fifth-rank official under Zhang Heyi said with excitement.
After the court today, these officials who followed Zhang He came to Zhang's mansion spontaneously without waiting for Zhang He to call. Zhang He did not stop them. Now, any stone thrown in the hall can hit it. An official of at least fifth grade.
The officials under him were all extremely anxious, but Zhang He seemed very calm, drinking tea calmly and calmly, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Seeing someone taking the initiative to mention him, he finally put down the teacup in his hand, spread his hands and said:
"What do I want to say?
One emperor and one courtier have always been like this. Isn't this normal?
When His Majesty newly ascends the throne, he must support his own people to ascend the throne. I think old people like us from the previous dynasty can just hide aside and make way for the new people. "
"But Zhang Xiang, are you willing to do so? How could the Song Dynasty last so long without you?"
Another official spoke up.
Zhang He raised the corner of his mouth with a hint of ridicule, looked at the person who was born and said: "Shilang Deng, you are wrong. This Song Dynasty will be the same without everyone. I am just the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, not that important.
Besides, this is clearly the time when His Majesty’s new emperor takes over. If I insist on taking the throne like this, I’m afraid that the new emperor will not have a rebellious mentality, but will make the new emperor have opinions on us old ministers.
According to me, as long as you have real talent and learning, you don't have to worry about the emperor changing people. Even if the emperor replaces one of his own, if the emperor replaces someone with a straw bag, then in the end the emperor will have to rely on us?
Anyway, I am confident in my heart and I am not afraid that the new emperor will bring new people! "
As soon as Zhang He said this, a large number of people thought it made sense.
Most of them were able to be favored by Zhang He and taken under his command. Most of them were capable, and they all calmed down after listening to Zhang He's words.
It is important to take sides in the officialdom, but when a certain party does not have the absolute upper hand, ability is the best proof of an official.
Even if His Majesty allows one of his confidants to take over, if this person is unable to do things well, will His Majesty still have to rely on his own veterans in the end?
So there is no need to panic when you are waiting for others.
However, some of them relied on the team and had no real talents. Zhang He only took them under his command when the situation was necessary, but the officials panicked.
The powerful ones have confidence in themselves and are not afraid of being replaced by others.
But they are not a powerful group, which means that when the newcomers arrive, they are most likely to take their place. This can only make them not panic, but looking at Zhang He, they obviously intend to give up on them directly. , they felt helpless again.
The person who spoke just now was Deng Siguang, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He was one of the weak people. He got this position by standing in line. In addition, the first person arranged by the Holy Spirit was ranked among them. behind him.
This made him feel panic in his heart. Is His Majesty planning to replace him with Jiang He?
He kept thinking this, and his face became solemn and anxious.
Gritting his teeth, Deng Siguang looked up at Zhang He and asked, "Zhang Xiang, can't we really do something?"
Zhang He picked up the teacup again, took a sip, and said calmly:
"What measures should be taken, and why should we take measures? I am getting old, and this court must be given to young people after all."
Seeing his indifferent expression, Deng Siguang gritted his teeth and immediately cupped his hands and said, "I still have something to do at home, so I'll leave today!"
Zhang He glanced at him, smiled and said lightly: "Shilang Deng, walk slowly and be careful on the road."
"Thank you for your attention!"
After saying this harshly, Deng Siguang turned around and strode out.
At this moment, a large number of officials in the hall stood up and turned over.
"Xiang Zhang, I have something urgent to do today, so I will go back first!"
"Xiang Zhang, my mother is not feeling well today. I have to go back quickly. I'll see you next time!"
"Zhang Xiang..."
Soon the originally crowded hall became much emptier.
Seeing that everyone had almost left, someone stood up and asked: "Zhang Xiang, they..."
Zhang He waved his hand and said: "Don't be nervous, some people can't recognize themselves, and our Majesty is not a simple thing.
It’s not a bad thing not to do it at this time, but the more you do it, the worse it will be.
If he wants to make trouble, he can let them make trouble, and if anything goes wrong in the end, he can just take the responsibility himself. "
After hearing Zhang He's words, the rest of the people were relieved and drank tea silently.
Outside the Prime Minister's Palace, Deng Siguang, who came out first, was surrounded by officials who came out closely behind.
"Shilang Deng, we can't sit still and wait for death!"
"That's right, there are only so many seats in this court. If the Holy One transfers all the cronies from Yunzhou County, then where will we have any seats?"
"That's right! We, Han Chuang, have worked hard for ten years to get where we are today. How can we let some opportunistic people take our place!"
"But what should we do?"
"Ask Minister Deng!"
"Shilang Deng, tell me quickly, do you have any good ideas?"
Deng Siguang had a sullen face after he came out. When he heard that everyone finally asked him, his brows relaxed a little, and then he said:
"It's a carrot and a pit. If Your Majesty wants to arrange people, you must have a place in the court for Your Majesty. Otherwise, there is no reason for those who are still doing well to give up their seats to those people.
Your Majesty is from Yunzhou County. I have also studied that place during these days. It was originally a remote place. Although it has a strong military force, I have never heard of any culture and education.
Therefore, the level of people who come to the court that the Holy One wants to promote must not be like this.
In this way, after returning home, everyone will start recommending candidates, and recommend people to all the official positions that are still vacant, so that it will be difficult to fill the gap.
You must be well-educated and have many outstanding children in your family, right? "
When the others heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up, this was a good idea.
As long as the pit is occupied, how can you block people?
"Hahaha, don't worry, Minister Deng. There are still a few incompetent children in the family who have passed the Jinshi examination and are staying in the Hanlin Academy.
It's more than enough to make up for the shortage.
If Your Majesty must crowd in people, let Your Majesty crowd them all into the place. Not everyone can enter this center! "
"Hahaha, that's right! I also have several children in my family!"
"I have them at home too!"
"We will jointly recommend it in the court tomorrow to implement this matter and block His Majesty's way!"
"Just do it!"
“Cats and dogs from a remote place on the border also want to come to Bianjing?
Ah! Go ahead and dream! "
...(End of chapter)
