After all the ministers and the four princes had fully digested his words, Zhao Si moved on to the next agenda.
"This time I have another matter to discuss with you. That is the ministers who are serving abroad, such as Zhao Ding, the governor of Shanbei, Huo Anguo, the governor of Congling, Tan Shiji, the governor of Beiping, and Xue Tao, the governor of Jiangning.
Ye Xun, the Yin of Lingnan County, Zhu Shengfei, the Yin of Jiangdong County, and Li Guang, the Yin of Xi'an Prefecture."
"Not only did they add the bachelor's degree of Chongzhengdian, but they also added the state title of Counselor and Military Affairs. I know that many senior officials have strong opinions on this. They added the state title of Counselor and Military Affairs, but they were unable to go to Beijing to praise military and political affairs.
Is it dereliction of duty? Some of the words are very ugly, and they are occupying the latrine and not doing anything. There is a lot of criticism and a lot of resentment!"
"In this case, we must pay attention to it. I am just discussing with you gentlemen. Is it necessary for these important ministers who serve outside, including those who are added as direct bachelors of the Gongdian Palace and those who participate in military and political affairs, to have additional titles?"
After Zhao Si finished speaking, the venue fell into silence.
This matter is of great importance, and the additional titles of Bachelor, Direct Bachelor, and Counselor of Military and State Affairs, as well as Counselor of Military and Political Affairs, signify the special nature of these ministers.
According to the new official system in the New Deal, official ranks were simplified.
The lowest rank, the lowest rank, is also called a clerk, an ordinary petty official. Then the ninth rank and the eighth rank are called the official ranks of deputy subjects and main subjects, which are also the ceiling for most officials.
The seventh and sixth ranks are deputy chief county-level officials, the fifth and fourth ranks are deputy chief prefecture/divisional officials, the third and second ranks are deputy chief county/ministry-level officials, the first rank are deputy prime minister-level officials, and the first rank are national ministers.
Senior official rank.
It's clear at a glance, very clear.
But within the official system, there is a lot of mystery. Official ranks are simplified, but the levels divided according to authority are very complicated.
For example, with the rank of deputy minister, can the authority of the left minister of the Ministry of Construction be compared with that of the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel? Absolutely not!
With the same official rank of deputy county, is the deputy chief envoy of Hunan County the same as the magistrate of Suzhou in Jiangdong County? They are not the same at all!
Everyone is a minister, and with the addition of the title of bachelor and military advisor, they are completely different from other ministers. According to current sayings, the former belongs to the decision-making level, while the latter is only an executor.
They all hold the official rank of Zhengjun, and the Yin of the county plus the rank of bachelor and counselor of the military and political affairs naturally ranks higher than the chief envoy, and naturally becomes the head of a county.
There are seven bachelors serving outside and thirty direct bachelors, all of whom are important ministers and local uncles. Even Prime Minister Zhang Shuye would not dare to say that his title was deprived of them!
Seeing the silence in the venue, Zhao Siping said calmly: "Let me know if you have any opinions and speak freely. I believe that everyone's starting point is to build the official system of the Song Dynasty and make it healthier, more complete and more efficient.
"
Fan Zhixu, Xie Ke's family, who had something to say, immediately swallowed all the words in his throat when he heard this.
The meaning of what officials say is very clear. Regardless of whether they agree or disagree, their speeches must be meaningful and constructive. If they are inconsistent with each other, then don't say anything.
"Your Majesty, I think it is beneficial to give titles to high-ranking officials in other places. When birds flock together, they must have a leader. A county or a region must have a leader, squad leader, and backbone to lead all the agencies to work together.
, unite as one, implement the imperial court’s strategic plan, and manage the local people’s livelihood.”
Zhang Shuye opened his mouth and replied.
He is very courageous in doing things, but what he hates most is having his own thoughts and procrastinating. It is normal to say such a tendency.
"I have different opinions." Siko Zongze spoke.
He has a bad temper and a tough temper, and he is the only one who dares to speak out and fire the first shot of opposition.
"Additional title means more power and responsibility. But when you are abroad, how do you discuss and support state affairs? Eight hundred miles of expedited? Carrier pigeons and falcons, or the emergency reporting system? There are so many state affairs, all of which are very urgent.
Then why don’t we rush the inn and make it smoke, and why don’t the sky be filled with pigeons and falcons?”
Zongze's words caused a burst of laughter from everyone. Even Zhang Shuye, who was retorted, grinned and laughed silently. Everyone here still has this tolerance for the situation and not the person.
Two people started, and everyone present spoke one after another, some supporting the retention and some supporting the removal.
Zhao Si listened silently. He waited until everyone had finished speaking and the venue fell silent again before he spoke.
"I think everyone's speech makes sense. And after taking a preliminary note, the number of people on both sides is about the same."
Yu Wenxu, who had been taking notes, added: "Your Majesty, I have calculated that the number of people who support retention and removal is four to four."
"The number of people is the same. Do we still need to vote by a show of hands? Well, Xuan Ming, I see you didn't speak. Tell me your opinion."
"I know, he is just the Minister of Planning, and you are the Deputy Prime Minister, with a higher official position than him. Of course, I will ask you first." Zhao Siye replied with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I would like to express my humble opinion."
"Tell me, it's definitely not a humble opinion."
The venue chuckled again, and the atmosphere relaxed. Xu Huiyan took advantage of this gap to direct several cabinet clerks to bring fresh hot tea to everyone present.
Zhao Si took the hot tea, opened the lid, blew it a few times, took a few sips, then put it back on the table next to him, pointed at the eldest grandson Moli and said: "Okay, Xuan Ming, don't be so pretentious, let's talk.
, everyone is waiting."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will say it immediately." Changsun Moli said, "I think what Prime Minister Zhang Gong said is very reasonable. At the beginning, His Majesty gave these officials titles, which was one of the main purposes. But what Siko Zonggong said
, and it’s not unreasonable.”
Zhao Si spoke, "Xuan Ming, don't get along with me!"
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of making peace with you. What I mean is that both aspects must be taken into consideration. The additional titles of Bachelor and Direct Bachelor will continue to be retained. The additional titles of Counselor for State Affairs and Counselor for Military and Political Affairs can be removed."
Zhao Si thought for a while and nodded with satisfaction.
"Well, your suggestion seems to be trying to make peace with the mud, but in fact it is not trying to make peace with the mud, but rather taking into account both!"
Everyone present also understood the meaning of Changsun Moli's words.
The additional titles of bachelor and direct bachelor will be retained. In this way, these senior officials will have a status that is transcendent from officials of the same rank. They will also have the qualifications and power to continue to serve as squad leaders of a county or a region.
Remove the additional titles of Counselor for State Affairs and Counselor for Military and Political Affairs, so that they no longer have a "false reputation" and avoid criticism. At the same time, it also prevents them from using the banner of these two additional titles to dictate military and political matters in the county or region, and avoid
Ultra vires and unauthorized use of authority.
It's quite thoughtful.
Seeing that all the ministers understood Changsun Moli's words, Zhao Si suddenly turned around and asked the four people in Zhao Ting.
"Do you understand what Mr. Xuanming said?"
The four people in Zhao Ting looked at each other.
Zhao Ting was still young and couldn't understand it at all.
Zhao Kuo and Zhao Lian, on the other hand, have not yet reached their own level and have not yet understood. Zhao Geng may have understood, but how could he, being so smart, jump out and say that he understood at this time.
Seeing the four princes shaking their heads in unison, Zhao Si smiled and said, "You guys still need to study harder!"
