Regarding Zhao Heshan's words, Li Chen did not express his opinion, but asked: "The recent personnel adjustments in the imperial court have been very large, and you should be aware of it."
Zhao Heshan bowed his hands and said: "Wei Chen knows it, and Wei Chen is also one of the beneficiaries. In addition, many officials have been dismissed and imprisoned, so that now people in the imperial court are panicked, and everyone is worried about whether their position is stable.
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"Since you know, you should know that this is not a good time to streamline the staff of the General Affairs Department." Li Chen added.
Zhao Heshan said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Wei Chen believes that now is the best opportunity."
Li Chen said calmly: "What you mean is that the overall situation in the imperial court is in turmoil now, and among the officials' children who relied on their connections to get into the General Affairs Department, many of their families and elders have also been implicated. If we abolish these officials at this time,
For some people, your resistance will be much smaller?"
Zhao Heshan replied: "Your Highness is wise, Wei Chen indeed thinks so. Not only will Wei Chen's resistance be much smaller, but the resistance from the imperial court and His Highness will also be very small."
"As the saying goes, once the new policy is implemented, the government is destined to be turbulent. Under the turmoil, everyone is in danger. Thank God for being able to protect themselves. I really can't care about the lives of others anymore.
But if on a normal day, if you want to move the General Secretary, let alone a minor official, even His Highness will suffer a lot of criticism, after all, it involves a lot."
After listening to Zhao Heshan's words, Li Chen leaned on his chair and said expressionlessly: "What you said makes some sense."
"The imperial court arranged for people to go out. Generally, those who came through the imperial examination route, most of them ended up in the Hanlin Academy, where they worked as editors for a few years to see where there were vacancies, and then found a suitable candidate to fill them."
"As for those officials' children who have connections and the support of their elders, they join your General Affairs Department. The General Affairs Department covers a wide range of business and has greater powers, so it can accommodate many establishments. Those who can do things, and those who cannot.
They can all find a place in it, and with the support of their elders, it won’t be long before they can get out of the General Affairs Department.”
"In addition, the General Administration Department itself has a higher level. From here, once you jump out, you will at least be an official position from the fourth grade or even the fourth grade. It is an excellent place to be gilded."
Zhao Heshan said in a deep voice: "His Highness has a sharp eye, and I admire him from all ministers."
"It is precisely because of these reasons that the General Affairs Department has gradually abandoned the original intention of its establishment over the years. Now that the Wei minister is in charge of the General Affairs Department, he wants to return the General Affairs Department to its original position and shoulder the blame it should have shouldered.
, that is, the treasurer takes orders from the emperor, understands the situation, compiles official customs and defense documents, reports to the people all over the world on feudal matters, reports and appeals, military information, disasters, and other matters."
Li Chen said to Zhao Heshan: "I can let you do it, but although those people are too anxious to say anything to me, they will not be soft on you. You must be prepared for this."
Zhao Heshan smiled freely and said: "If you want to benefit the country's life and death, how can you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?"
Li Chen laughed, nodded and said: "Very good, I have approved this matter, you can just go and do it."
"Wei Chen, thank you for your wisdom, Your Highness."
Zhao Heshan bowed deeply and then exited the Xi Zheng Hall.
After Zhao Heshan left, it was already very late. Li Chen stood up, stretched, and said to Wan Jiaojiao, "Let's go back and rest."
Wan Jiaojiao blinked her big eyes and asked, "Your Highness, are you still resting in the side hall?"
