Chapter 661 The layout of Zhao Zhen
When Han Qi came to see Li Zhang, he did not ask him about his own future, but wanted to ask what Zhao Zhen was thinking and what was his plan to incorporate the Judicial Office into the Ministry of Personnel? Regarding these questions, Li Zhang chose some explanations and explained them, but he didn't tell him what he couldn't say. However, as Han Qi's identity, he would come into contact with these sooner or later.
When Han Qi learned that Zhao Zhen had made up his mind to eliminate all the accumulated problems in the country, he almost jumped up happily. This was exactly the purpose of his previous letter. Now he has finally been adopted by Zhao Zhen. In fact, when Li Zhang said that he was going to be promoted to the Privy Council, he had already guessed that his Majesty would make great moves to promote such a young official.
After seeing off the excited Han Qi, Li Zhang met some friends in the officialdom in the next period, and more or less revealed some of Zhao Zhen's thoughts. Although when these people left, Li Zhang repeatedly reminded the other party to keep the secret, as the saying goes, there are too many people and some news is slowly leaked.
In the second floor of Weizhai, a group of people were gathered to discuss. One of the fat men said mysteriously: "Have you heard of it? The court is going to take action to rectify the administration!"
"What's new about this? The court would clamor to rectify the administration every few years, but every time it was thunder and light rain?" The person next to him said with some disdain.
"This time it's different. I heard that the court wants to reorganize the six ministries and restructure the six ministries. Maybe even the power of the three provinces will be restored. In this way, the court will change a lot!" Before the fat man could speak, an old man next to him took the lead. He was also a well-informed person and had also heard a lot of news during this period.
"I have also heard that the promotion of officials will require merit in the future, which is to look at the officials' political achievements, character, etc., rather than being able to survive as before!" Someone spoke again at this time, but his words also aroused many people's exclamations, and the discussion was even more lively.
In a closed private room behind Yasat. When Li Zhang and Zhao Zhen heard the discussions of those outside, they couldn't help but laugh at each other. Li Zhang had released the news on purpose, and also wanted to use the news to test the reactions of the government and the public. Now it seems very successful. Whether in the court or the people, there are discussions everywhere about rectifying the administration.
"Cousin, everything is going well now, and the reactions of the government and the public are all within our control. Should we speed up?" Zhao Zhen took a few slices of roast duck and dipped it in the sauce, then wrapped it in a dough cake and bit it and asked.
"Your Majesty, don't be too impatient. Isn't Fan Zhongyan still on the road? When he returns to the capital to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel, he can start formally rectifying the administration." Li Zhang said with a smile.
Previously, due to the death of Empress Zhang, many people in the court suggested re-establishment. Fan Zhongyan was the one with the most resolute attitude. He wrote letters to request Zhao Zhen to re-establishment many times, and quarreled with Prime Minister Lu Yijian for this, which made Zhao Zhen very angry and directly demoted him to Suzhou.
However, talents are talents and will not be buried when they go to the local area. Fan Zhongyan made considerable political achievements in Daxing Water Conservancy in Suzhou. In fact, Zhao Zhen had known that Fan Zhongyan was a talent, but Fan Zhongyan was too strong, so he was sent to the local area for training by Zhao Zhen. Now it is time to use him.
"Fan Zhongyan is a talented man. After going to Suzhou for just a few years, he has managed Suzhou in an orderly manner. When he was in the capital, he was known for being upright and honest. However, this man does not seem to have any experience in administration. Is it really feasible to let him take such a great responsibility now?" Zhao Zhen suddenly asked Li Zhang with some uncertainty.
Although Fan Zhongyan was a person Zhao Zhen valued, after all, when Liu E was in power behind the curtain, all the ministers in the court dared not speak for Zhao Zhen. However, only Fan Zhongyan, who was still a small secret cabinet at that time, spoke up for justice and asked Liu E to return the power to Zhao Zhen. Of course, he would inevitably be demoted in the end, but Zhao Zhen had already remembered the name Fan Zhongyan.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the candidate for rectifying the administration of officials is not just about ability. The most important thing is the determination of this person. You must know that the so-called rectifying the administration of officials is actually a job that offends people. Those who are not strong will cannot take responsibility. Fan Zhongyan is the best candidate for justice. Apart from him, I really can't think of a second person!" Li Zhang said with great affirmation.
When Zhao Zhen heard that Li Zhang praised Fan Zhongyan so much, he felt relieved. He nodded slowly and said, "No wonder when cousin you recommended Fan Zhongyan, even Lu Xiang would agree. After all, Fan Zhongyan refuted Lu Xiang speechlessly. If Fan Zhongyan hadn't really taken on this position, I'm afraid Lu Xiang wouldn't agree!"
Li Zhang couldn't help but smile when he heard Zhao Zhen's words. Lu Yijian agreed that Fan Zhongyan would return to Beijing to preside over the rectification of the administration. He probably wouldn't have any good intentions. After all, there are too many people who offend the rectification of the administration. If Fan Zhongyan really fell into this matter, Lu Yijian would be happy and would not have time to be happy.
Of course, Zhao Zhen’s intention to summon Fan Zhongyan to return to the capital was not simple. Now Wang Zeng was seriously ill and there were no one in the court to restrain Lu Yijian, which made Lu Yijian a little more recently. Fan Zhongyan was demoted because he scolded Lu Yijian. Therefore, after Fan Zhongyan returned to the capital, he could also achieve the goal of restraining Lu Yijian.
Although Li Zhang had seen through Zhao Zhen and Lu Yijian's thoughts for a long time, he never said it. In fact, Zhao Zhen and Lu Yijian probably knew each other's plans very well, but both sides were pretending to be confused. If Li Zhang made it clear, it would embarrass the two of them. Therefore, Li Zhang also put the four big words "Rare to be confused" on his head, and at the same time he also avoided being caught in.
"Fan Zhongyan rectified the administration of the government, Han Qi and Fu Bi entered the Privy Council, Du Yan went to the Secretariat Province, and Ouyang Xiu went to the Sansi Department. Except for Han Qi, these people had not very high official positions, but they were all ministers who were brave enough to innovate. When they had been trained for a few years, they would be able to stand alone. Then I don't have to worry about the situation where no one was available!" Zhao Zhen sighed again at this time. With Wang Zeng's serious illness, there were fewer and fewer old ministers back then, and he had to start cultivating his confidant ministers.
Chapter completed!