I became the son of Renzong

Chapter 510 General Provisions
There are too many things in the backlog, and it is estimated that the ministers and workers also feel suffocated.

The fall of the Gongyuan once again made those ministers and workers who found fault with the officials feel ashamed. Whether they were conscious of it or not, they were always slapped in the face again.

However, the chief officials and subordinate officials of the government-run industries and market supervision have not been finalized.

After the initial approval of the two institutions in the court, the imperial court issued a communiqué stating that all officials who intend to serve in these two offices, regardless of rank, whether they are dispatched or not, regardless of whether they have a Jinshi background, whether they are internal or external officials, are eligible. You can sign up to the lecture hall to participate in targeted training.

But after such a long time, the training is still going on, and the court still hasn't come up with regulations for these two institutions, nor has it identified specific officials.

Coupled with the reform of the official system that officials have said.

A series of unresolved and unpredictable incidents made the entire court panic and undercurrents surged.

"Your Majesty, the old minister was ordered by the emperor to compile history, and felt that he had no time to take care of the government. Once again, I implore Your Majesty to allow the old minister to concentrate on compiling history..."

Sima Guang once again proposed not to engage in the business of this gentleman, but in front of everyone in the entire Zhengshitang, there was no need for a memorial, and he resigned in person.

I guess I figured it out when I saw the History Museum.In order to avoid losing face, the old man took the first step and took the initiative to show that it was Sima Guang who didn't want to do it, and it wasn't that the officials didn't want him to do it.

How much difference does it make?

"Sima Xianggong, right now, I am planning to reform the official system, and I have a lot of things to do. I also ask Sima Xianggong to take care of you and focus on stabilizing the government."

Whether it is sincere or not, Zhao Xi has to say that, and he has to do it.

"Your Majesty, the veteran's request to revise the history is precisely for the reform of the official system of the country. I also ask for your Majesty's permission..."

I am determined!Although His Majesty persuaded him to stay, he used the excuse of reforming the official system, which made Sima Guang determined to leave the court.

The official's words were intended to make him leave...

Since it is to stabilize the political situation, there should be no reform of the official system. Since the official system needs to be reformed, it is to make the political situation chaotic.Using such wording to retain him was contradictory in itself, and Sima Guang couldn't accept it at all.

This was not an individual private performance, but a meeting between the officials and officials in the Zhengshitang. Regardless of whether Sima Guang was sincere or false at the beginning, it was impossible for the official's words to stay in the Zhengshitang.This way of playing word games, he Sima Guang is better than the officials.

On this occasion, no one else could persuade him.

The original intention of the officials was to let Sima Guang leave, but the words were nice, but the meaning was the opposite.With Sima Guang's upright personality, there is no possibility of taking advantage of the slope to get off the donkey.

He is not Wen Yanbo, nor Han Qi, who has the basic qualities of a politician, and he is not Wang Anshi who can make compromises in order to fulfill his ambitions. He is more inclined to be a man, to be an upright person.

Perhaps the History Museum is really the most suitable place for him.

"Forget it. Mr. Sima, you can devote more attention to the matter of compiling history, and select the officials you like to be stationed in the History Museum."

"But the court still needs Sima Xianggong to worry about it. Regarding the reform of the official system, what kind of official system is suitable for the current state... Sima Xianggong has read the past and present, and hopes that Sima Xianggong can contribute to the reform of the official system, and use history as a mirror to guide the official system of the court. More references should be made for the reform.”

As soon as Zhao Xi said it, he also knew that Sima Guang would not just listen to it, he would take it seriously, and he would find some evidence in the pile of old papers and form a memorial to submit.

Whether it is necessary or not is not something Sima Guang should consider. No matter what position he is in, he will never forget his duty.

There are many such veterans in the court, and they never lack enthusiasm for participating in politics.

No, the elders and children who had just attended the unveiling of the Tribute Court, when they heard that the imperial court wanted to reform the official system, they unanimously began to make suggestions to the imperial court.

It fully expresses their feelings of worrying about the country and the people, their awareness of participating in state affairs, and their determination to die for the Song Dynasty.The question is, don't focus on the issue of maintaining the treatment of retired officials, okay?
All reforms are redistribution of interests.

Others say that reform requires bloodshed.

Zhao Xi disagrees. He tends to neutralize the interests of all parties and promote various reforms in a subtle way.

Just like later generations, in two big countries with the same ideology, the method of shock reform is indeed incomparable with the reform path of gentle wind and light rain.

"Regarding the reform of the official system, my preliminary idea is a three-level decision-making system, which corresponds to the pattern of the Hall of Qinzheng."

"The first level is the cabinet level, the number of people is between five and 11, and it must exist in singular form."

"The second level is the ruling level, with a number of 50 people. It is not yet determined, and it will be discussed after the final determination of the ruling election method."

"The third level is the current court conference. Change the original model of participating in court conferences based on grades, and use functional classification as the basis for participating in court conferences."

"The three levels of decision-making, each performing its duties, each doing its best. Different levels have different authorities and responsibilities, and also have the authority to deal with different affairs, so as to avoid the status quo of swarming and blending regardless of the size of the matter."

"This is a generalized principle. Specifically, how to determine the candidates for the court, how to elect political officials, and how to determine the cabinet members all need to be considered by the princes. You can also brainstorm and extensively solicit opinions and suggestions from the court officials."

"The imperial court and the yamen, as well as the officials of the prefectures and counties of the country, are matters involving all officials. Collect opinions as much as possible to ensure that the reform of the official system will not cause major disputes."

"As for how to reform the salaries and benefits of officials after the framework is determined, we will discuss it after everything is determined in the previous stage."

In Zhao Xi's words, he should have revealed his own thoughts, which can be regarded as the biggest revelation in the reform of the official system.

For example, the selection of candidates at each level of the decision-making level is related to his request for extensive consultation.

For example, in the selection of ruling candidates, he mentioned election, and by analogy, cabinet members may also use the election method.

But Zhao Xi didn't make it clear that he left the door for himself.

Centralization, this point must not be changed, but how to find a balance between centralization and centralization has not yet been determined by him.

Absolute centralization, not to mention that the current court may not necessarily be passed, Zhao Xi is even more worried about the possibility of unworthy sons and grandchildren.

However, pure centralization will definitely weaken the monarchy. Facing the current situation of the country, if centralization is implemented, it is very likely that changing the status quo of the country will come to naught, let alone the realization of other ideas.

"The reform of the official system is not a matter of one day and one night. The most urgent thing for the court at present is: it should determine the name and chief officer of the government-run industry, and determine the name and chief official of the market supervision."

"The training in the martial arts hall is coming to an end, and the ability assessment of the trainees will be formed soon. Most of the industries and basic facilities purchased by the states and counties have been completed."

"These two things need to be put on the agenda and implemented as soon as possible."

The wind of forming these two organizations has been blowing for a long time, and the running should be over, and the exchange of interests should also be over.

These cannot be avoided, and Zhao Xi didn't think about completely eliminating them.

Using his talents and using the system to correct his virtues are Zhao Xi's fundamental principles for these two matters.

(End of this chapter)