Most of the people in the palace were attracted by Zhao Ying's speech, and they all looked at him with more or less surprised eyes. Liu Chengyou also observed him, secretly guessing his intentions, but he asked:
"Why is Zhao Qing so interested? In the past three years, all matters of the Ministry of Punishment have been recorded in your hands, judging and sentencing, and cleaning up cases and prisons. They have been fair and strict, and everyone obeys them. I also fully agree with them. I am going to do it suddenly. Heart, what is the reason? Is it because I have done something imprudent? Please make it clear that I will correct it!"
Zhao Ying came to the prime minister in the summer of the first year of Qianyou. The purpose of using her was to check and balance Yang Bin, Wang Zhang, Su Yugui and other Hedong Yuan ministers. As for his own talent and virtue, Liu Chengyou did not care too much. After all, in the Later Jin Dynasty, Someone who has been a prime minister is always a little bit overweight. Moreover, Zhao Ying is old, has a gentle personality, is soft and easy to control.
However, later on, the old people from the previous dynasty gathered together, and four seats were taken up in the Political Hall and Tongpingzhangshi. In view of this, Liu Chengyou began to suppress and alienate her to a certain extent. The original target was Zhao Ying, but later he chose The servant Dou Zhengu, just because Dou Zhengu was more capable, took advantage of the southern tour of Xuzhou and Liu Xin's case was discovered, so he stayed in Xuzhou to deal with the aftermath, and Zhao Ying was able to keep her position.
Although Zhao Ying is not a person who is good at political planning, she has lived for more than a century and has experienced the world, so she can understand some things. At this time, when she heard Liu Chengyou's tone of solicitation, she was not happy, and she didn't take it seriously. I secretly got a glimpse of this young emperor. The emperor who followed the legalist hegemony was not so easy to serve.
These days, the results of those tired old ministers who were "redeemed" by the emperor for their official positions because of their old age and infirmity moved him even more deeply. The emperor wants to promote the young and the strong, but how can he promote them if their positions are not freed up?
Facing Liu Chengyou's scrutinizing gaze, Zhao Ying bowed and clasped her hands, showing great humility, and explained: "I am a stupid person. When I was in the previous dynasty, I was lucky enough to get into the center. I have no ability to help the world. Anguo." After several years of unsatisfactory planning, he and the Jin emperor were bound to the Khitan. The Khitan leader fled to the north of the Central Plains, and his ministers fled to the north to live among the captives. They originally ended up spending their remaining lives in a foreign land in the north of the Great Wall. Fortunately, your majesty was sage and virtuous, so he understood A brave strategy, with a shocking attack on Luan City, saving the minister is equivalent to being trapped."
"Later, when I entered the imperial court, I was treated with kindness and kindness by His Majesty. I was promoted to the prime minister. After three years in the political affairs hall, I could only do my best to fulfill my responsibilities and repay His Majesty's kindness. Now, I am already very old. The energy is low, it is difficult to take on important responsibilities, and I feel uneasy at times, fearing that I will harm the country and the ruler."
"I am of no use to you as an old minister. I am willing to resign from my post and retire from my position. I hope your majesty will understand me. When I was in Anzhou, I also prayed for your majesty and wished the great man all the time!"
After the confession was completed, Zhao Ying knelt down and bowed for a long time.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou sighed quietly, seemingly with infinite emotion: "I understand Zhao Qing's heart. Even though I am reluctant to give up, I can only reluctantly comply with your request!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhao Ying thanked her immediately.
"However, Anzhou is located in a remote place, a border state in the south, three passes in the north, the throat of Jingbei, and the gateway to the Central Plains. It is a battleground for military strategists. It requires military generals, and no veteran can live here!"
Liu Chengyou glanced at him and said: "Chenzhou is in the hinterland of the Central Plains. It has four distinct seasons, fertile land, and prosperous culture. The government is now peaceful and the people are well governed. Zhao Qing can go there to know the political affairs of Chenzhou, educate the people well, and educate the people!"
Zhao Ying bowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
"Get up!"
Zhao Ying's matter was settled, and the palace was quiet for a while. With such ease, a prime minister resigned, and there seemed to be a vacant seat in the political hall...
After a while, Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu in front of him, who almost only played the role of a companion, and said: "I am concerned that over the past three generations, the officials in the court have been divided, so that the name is not worthy of the name, the officials are not qualified for their duties, and the number of redundant personnel is increasing. I want to reset it. The official dispatch, cutting down on redundancy, and clearing up the rules and regulations should start from the Ministry of War."
"I have appointed Wei Qing as Minister of War. From then on, the Privy Council shall be in charge of military and state affairs, military defense, border preparations, and garrison orders. It shall be in charge of the selection, transfer, rewards and punishments of military attachés. As for military registration, production, weapons, and military affairs, , I am moving to the Ministry of War! The division of responsibilities between the two departments will be completed before the end of spring next year!"
The order given by Liu Chengyou was obviously the focus at the end. Seeing the emperor's understatement, the ministers present couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.
In this era, when it comes to military power, there must be no trivial matter. Liu Chengyou does not want to determine official positions. He clearly wants to divide the power of the privy council. Of course, it can also be done. The tiger of the Forbidden Army has basically been tamed, and the shackles and ropes put on it It's called the Privy Council. Nowadays, the emperor is obviously worried about the Privy Council again, especially the person in charge of the Privy Council, whose name is Guo Wei.
Upon hearing this, Wei Renpu quickly understood the emperor's intention, but he could not help but have doubts in his expression. He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the matter of military aircraft is of great importance. It is better to consider it in the long term and not to act too hastily."
"So, I have given the Ministry of War and the Privy Council more than three months. With Wei Qing's ability, can't they complete it at this time? If there is a shortage of people, the regular Jinshi, the bachelors of the three halls and two academies, and the internal and external The ministers and subordinates are selected by the minister; if there is a shortage of money, the Third Division will prepare sufficient funds to provide for it!" Liu Chengyou said calmly.
The emperor was trying to cheer himself up and back him up. Wei Renpu understood, took a deep breath, and still cautiously reminded: "Your Majesty, Privy Secretary Guo is still patrolling the border. Do you want to wait until he returns to the court before handing over and implementing it to avoid anything happening?" confusion!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned and stared at Wei Renpu. He didn't believe it. Wei Renpu was too shrewd to see his intentions. It was Guo Wei who was patrolling the border. In order to avoid trouble, he planned to implement it first while he was away, without having to do it overnight. All it takes is a start!
But seeing Wei Renpu's serious description, Liu Chengyou suppressed some dissatisfaction in his heart. He calmed down and understood Wei Renpu's concerns. After all, cutting off the privy councilors was not as tense and serious as the original analysis of the bodyguards, but it was also related to the military and the country. Even the world's military defense must not be careless. In Wei Renpu's view, it is not a good time now, and the emperor's intentions are too obvious.
However, Liu Chengyou is such a person. In terms of patience, he can endure what ordinary people cannot endure. However, once you have set your sights on the target, made up your mind, and the opportunity is available, then you will act decisively and never be ambiguous.
He believes that now is the time to divide the power of the Privy Council, and he is sure that the disadvantages will be controlled within an acceptable range, and he cannot think of any consequences that will cause the world to collapse. So as a minister, especially a close minister, he should actively implement it. .
Looking at Wei Renpu, Liu Chengyou said directly: "Wei Qing doesn't have to worry about Privy Guo. With his wisdom, he should support my decision."
After finishing speaking, Liu Chengyou added coldly: "Furthermore, do I need to obtain Privy Council Guo's consent in advance for my military plan?"
Speaking of this, even Wei Renpu didn't dare to say anything more. He could only obey the orders. He has already reminded you of what should be reminded. Since the emperor is prepared and has a response, then the rest can also be done. He doesn't need to worry anymore, he can just do his job.
Furthermore, Wei Renpu has been in the Privy Council for a long time and is familiar with all affairs at the top and bottom. Liu Chengyou is relieved that he will analyze the power and functions and be responsible for the reshaping of the Ministry of War.
In fact, Liu Chengyou had been thinking about and preparing for such decisions for a long time. For example, at the beginning of this winter, he sent Guo Wei to patrol the border...
When Liu Chengyou governed the country, he occasionally made sudden decisions, but most of them were based on careful consideration and planning before taking action.
A group of ministers walked out of the Chongzheng Hall one after another, and they all breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously. In the Cai Cai Hall, the emperor and his ministers were discussing their disagreements, and the atmosphere was extremely oppressive. The emperor today is like the rising sun, becoming more and more dazzling, powerful and intimidating.
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Looking at Feng Dao, who had a gray beard and fair hair, Zhao Ying smiled bitterly, looked in the direction of Chongzheng Palace, and sighed: "The emperor is a man of great potential. He is determined to forge ahead and aims at the world. He cannot be followed by this foolish old man." .Retreat to this place, study and write books, and pray for a good old age!"
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After saying that, he walked away slowly. Feng Dao stopped behind him and stared at his back as he gently descended the steps and faded away, thoughtfully.