Although Zhang Zhao was always calm, at this moment, he looked quite urgent. However, he reluctantly put away his eager expression and said: "The king wants to restore the official position of prime minister, who will be the candidate for prime minister?"
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao's appearance and said with a smile: "Besides Zhang Qing, who can be qualified to be the head of the civil service under me?"
Zhang Zhao said: "Your Majesty, thank you very much."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Except Zhang Qing, no one is qualified to be the prime minister. My plan is for Zhang Qing to be the prime minister. I wonder if Zhang Qing is willing?"
"I am willing!"
Zhang Zhao answered without thinking.
His expression was no longer bitter, but instead he was extremely excited and said loudly: "I will do my best to live up to His Majesty's high expectations."
At this moment, Zhang Zhao was very happy.
He understood even more.
Lu Xuan established the Governor's Office and promoted Zhou Yu, then appointed him as Prime Minister and compensated him. In other words, Lu Xuan wanted to allow civil servants and military generals to check and balance each other.
Lu Xuan continued: "The prime minister has established it, but here I am planning to establish a cabinet. The cabinet is an organization that takes charge of the government affairs of the court. The government affairs of the whole country are all in the cabinet."
"The head of the cabinet is the prime minister."
"In addition, arrange three more people to serve as deputy prime ministers to assist the prime minister in handling all government affairs. Each of the three deputy prime ministers is responsible for the affairs of the various ministries in the DPRK, so they can operate better."
Lu Xuan smiled and asked, "What do you think of Zhang Qing?"
The smile on Zhang Zhao's face froze.
Sure enough, His Majesty's routine is one after another, and it is not simply to promote him. As an old fox in the officialdom, Zhang Zhao understood the intention of the cabinet structure in an instant.
If there is only one prime minister in charge of all government affairs, all the power will be in the hands of the prime minister, which means he has monopoly power. However, wherever there are people there are struggles, interests and conflicts.
Even people from a faction will have personal demands.
Establish a cabinet with one prime minister and three deputy prime ministers.
If the prime minister has enough prestige, he will naturally be able to implement his governing philosophy and everything will be fine. Once the prime minister's ability is weaker, there will be conflicts in the cabinet. In other words, as long as the emperor puts people inside, it will serve the purpose of containing the prime minister.
It is impossible for one family to dominate.
Zhang Zhao felt a little chilly in his heart.
He became the prime minister, but he didn't seem to be the prime minister. He felt like he was a fake prime minister. The most important point is that the establishment of the cabinet further reduced the obstacles of the Metropolitan Government.
the reason is simple!
Zhang Zhao resigned from the official position of Minister of Civil Affairs and became prime minister of the cabinet. In addition, there are three court officials who will resign and be transferred to the cabinet as deputy prime ministers, and a total of four high-ranking people will be transferred.
After four people move their positions, the other four people need to fill their positions. After other people were filled and transferred, official positions were subsequently vacated, and more people were promoted, one level at a time, and many people benefited.
You have received benefits from the emperor, so how can you oppose the emperor?
This is Lu Xuan's brilliance.
Zhang Zhao sighed in his heart, the most common way in the world is His Majesty's routine.
It is indeed impossible for His Majesty to delegate power.
Zhang Zhao sighed in his heart, but also cheered up. No matter what, he was the prime minister of the cabinet, so he said loudly: "I support your majesty's arrangement. I am just a candidate for deputy prime minister. Please give me your instructions."
Lu Xuan said without hesitation: "For the three deputy prime ministers, first, Kuai Liang, the governor of Qingzhou, will be appointed as the first deputy prime minister. Secondly, Gu Yong will be appointed as the second vice prime minister. Finally, Yan Xiang, the governor of Jingzhou, will be appointed."
"I obey!"
Zhang Zhao spoke again.
There was a hint of bitterness in his heart.
Kuai Liang is a person who is not inferior to him in terms of qualifications and ability. Lu Xuan was still very weak at the beginning, so Kuai Liang left Jingzhou and came to Lujiang County to join Lu Xuan. In recent years, Kuai Liang has been governing the place in Xuzhou, making the people of Xuzhou live and work in peace and contentment.
Kuai Liang and Huang Zhong sent troops north to capture Qingzhou, but Kuai Liang pushed them across.
As for Gu Yong, he is Lu Xuan's brother-in-law, which is equivalent to a relative. He also controls the Yushitai and is responsible for the public speaking of science and education. He is also a powerful figure. At least Zhang Zhao cannot tempt Gu Yong.
The remaining Yan Xiang is also a veteran. Yan Xiang was not the first person to follow Lu Xuan, but he submitted when Lu Xuan destroyed Yuan Shu. Yan Xiang was the one who stayed in the center from the beginning, and then went to Jingzhou to take charge.
Yan Xiang is the oldest, the most stable, and more loyal to Lu Xuan.
The choice of three people is very particular.
Zhang Zhao couldn't say anything at all.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao's expression and chuckled: "Zhang Qing, do you have any opinions?"
"I don't have it!"
Zhang Zhao answered immediately.
How dare he have any ideas? Everything is arranged in a seamless manner.
Zhang Zhao asked: "Your Majesty, I will step down as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Kuai Liang will step down as the governor of Qingzhou, Yan Xiang will step down as the governor of Jingzhou, Gu Yong will step down as the imperial censor, and Zhou Yu will step down as the minister of the Ministry of War. Who will take over?"
Lu Xuan asked: "Who are Zhang Qing's candidates?"
Zhang Zhao replied: "Please ask your Majesty to judge."
Lu Xuan ordered: "The person in charge of Yushitai does not need to be changed. Gu Yong serves as deputy prime minister and is still in charge of Yushitai."
"Here!"
Zhang Zhao replied.
He is like a mute eating coptis.
Gu Yong is Lu Xuan's brother-in-law, and he must have a say in the cabinet. Now, with the further addition of Yushitai, not resigning from the official position of Yushitai, it means that Gu Yong's influence is even stronger.
It's so hard for me.
Zhang Zhao had no choice but to comfort himself further and asked: "Your Majesty, where are the other candidates?"
Lu Xuan took out the adjustment list from the desk, handed it over and said, "Zhang Qing, take a look. In addition to those who need to be adjusted, there are also some people who need to be transferred, and they have all been arranged."
Zhang Zhao took it and browsed it carefully.
When he saw it, he was even more impressed. Lu Xuan's adjustment was flawless.
Zhang Zhao resigned from the post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but transferred Pang Tong back to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
It stands to reason that Pang Tong is not very old. The problem is that Pang Tong has followed Lu Xuan for a long time and has sufficient qualifications. At one time, Pang Tong also served in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He replaced Zhang Zhao for a short time and then voluntarily resigned from his official post.
Lu Xuan transferred Pang Tong back, and no one could say anything.
After Zhou Yu resigned, he appointed Tai Shici as Minister of War. When it comes to qualifications and loyalty, Taishi Ci is well deserved. Especially when you reach the top position, ability is important, but to some extent, loyalty is more important.
Taishi Ci followed Lu Xuan early on, and there was no problem in serving as Minister of War.
Zhang Zhao read them all and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Shengming, I will go back and make arrangements right now."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Arrange it as soon as possible and adapt quickly."
Lu Xuan's current adjustments are all in preparation for the subsequent expedition. After the adjustments are completed in the rear, the local area is stable, and the government is balanced, then Lu Xuan will not worry about structural imbalance.
The eunuch's responsibility as the ceremonial supervisor will not be considered for the time being.
Because it's not necessary.
All institutions and settings are for Lu Xuan to better control. This is a basic point.
Zhang Zhao received Lu Xuan's instructions, bowed to Lu Xuan, and left in a hurry, returning to his staff to deploy the office. After thinking about the arrangement, he notified Xue Zong to come to discuss the matter.
