Cabinet?
None of the officials had heard of it.
However, the ministers heard the meaning of Zhao Huan's last sentence clearly.
"The cabinet will be the highest decision-making body of the Imperial Court. It will provide me with advice and plans to deal with military affairs.”
Even though Zhao Huan had only said such a light sentence, the eyes of the officials lit up, and their thoughts began to become active.
It was obvious that those who could enter the cabinet would have unlimited power. This was an incomparable temptation for the officials in the court.
Even Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others hoped to enter this cabinet and hold power.
Zhao Huan saw the expressions of the ministers.
The cabinet system originated from the Ming Dynasty.
It had never appeared before.
To reform the various malpractices of the Song Dynasty.
Then he had to take back his power and put the power of the court in his own hands. Only then could he execute every order and every policy well.
Zhao Huan continued,
"The cabinet will be divided into two parts, the government affairs cabinet and the military affairs council. The government affairs cabinet will handle the internal affairs of the court for me, while the military affairs council will handle the various military decrees of the court and formulate various strategies to resist the enemy for me.”
This time, Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others were excited.
Regardless of whether or not they could enter the cabinet, they knew that by doing so, the status of soldiers would be greatly enhanced in the court. They would be able to break free from the suppression of civil officials.
This would be beneficial to the overall strength of the Great Song army. Thus, Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others quickly stood up and expressed their support for Zhao Huan's decision.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Compared to Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others who were excited, Li Gang, Bai Shizhong, and the other civil officials were no longer calm.
All this while, the imperial court had been carrying out a policy of valuing literature over martial arts.
Even the Bureau of Military Affairs, which was in charge of the military, was held by civil officials.
If Zhao Huan completely separated the power of the military and internal affairs, then the power in the hands of these civil officials would be greatly weakened. How could they suppress these martial artists and bumpkins in the future?
Li Gang was the first to stand up and object.
"Your Majesty, we fully support the establishment of a cabinet. However, Your Majesty's decision to divide the cabinet into the Military Council and the Political Council completely violates the ancestral system set by Emperor Taizu and does not conform to the consistent decisions of our Great Song.”
Li Gang did not agree, and Bai Shizhong could not stabilize himself this time and objected.
" Your Majesty, the military is a matter of national importance. It is a matter of life and death. It is a matter of life and death. We must pay attention to it. Since ancient times, the turmoil in the world and the collapse of the imperial court have all been caused by the generals. For example, the chaos in the military towns of the previous Tang Dynasty was the same. Your Majesty, please think twice before you abolish the Military Council and let civil officials take over the military positions and control the military!”
Bai Shizhong was very straightforward. Before he could finish, Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others beside him glared at him.
"Bai Taizai, what are you talking about? We generals go into battle to kill the enemy, serve the country, and serve His Majesty. How can we become traitors? You're slandering me!"
"What is the culprit behind the separation of the Tang Dynasty? That was caused by the corruption of the court, what did this have to do with the generals?”
Zong Ze and the others refuted Bai Shizhong, wishing they could kill him.
However, at this time, both the peace faction and the war faction completely abandoned their prejudices and unified their stance. They began to quote classics and cited countless examples to explain that the excessive power of generals was the root cause of chaos in the world.
In the court, it became a debate between civil officials and generals.
Obviously, Zhong Shidao, Zong Ze, and the others were very good at fighting, but when it came to eloquence, they were left several streets behind by these civil officials.
Under the attacks of the civil officials, they retreated step by step. In the end, they were so angry that their faces turned red and they almost attacked.
"Enough, noisy, noisy, what a disgrace!”
Zhao Huan shouted loudly, and the royal court fell silent. Everyone was waiting for Zhao Huan to make the final decision.
Li Gang's meaning was obvious. He firmly opposed it.
Zong Ze and the others were firmly in support of the Zhongshi Dao.
Li Gang and the others were right.
The consequences of a military commander monopolizing power were very serious. Just like the rebellion at the end of the Tang Dynasty. To put it simply, wasn't the founding Emperor Taizu of the Great Song caused by a military commander monopolizing power?
Therefore, Li Gang's worry was right. There might be a second Emperor Taizu.
Was it wrong for Zhong Shidao and the others to firmly support the establishment of the Military and Political Council?
That was right.
Ever since the Song Dynasty was founded, it had been at war for so many years.
The enemy had reached the border of the capital and almost destroyed the country.
It was all because there was a problem with the Song Dynasty's military system.
Fortunately, the Song Dynasty had a strong foundation and could support one war after another.
Otherwise, the country would have been destroyed long ago.
" Li Gang," Zhao Huan asked Li Gang," I ask you. If I give you 100,000 troops, can you take down the 16 prefectures of Yanyun for me?"”
Li Gang was stunned for a moment and did not dare to answer Zhao Huan's question.
It was true that Li Gang was a fighter and had the will to fight, but he was suitable for defending a city. He did not have the talent to command an army to attack a city.
Seeing that Li Gang was at a loss for words, Zhao Huan asked,"Li Gang, I'm asking you a question. Can you or can't you?”
Li Gang sighed slightly and cupped his hands."I am ashamed!"
Li Gang didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was clear. He couldn't.
Zhao Huan then asked Bai Shizhong, Zhao Ding, and the others.
They did not dare to say that they could do it. As for Tang Ke, these sh * t stirrers, they could cause trouble, but when it came to serious matters, that was hehe.
In the end, Zhao Huan looked at Zong Ze, Zhong Shidao, and the others before speaking.
"Zong Ze, Old General Zhong, what about you? Can you?"
Zhong shi said. Zong Ze and the others were very confident now. They couldn't argue, but they were definitely good at fighting.
Therefore, they looked at Li Gang and the others confidently and said,"Your Majesty, I dare to make a military pledge. As long as the imperial court gives us enough support, I can even conquer the Jin Kingdom, let alone the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!”
Zhao Huan nodded and made his final decision.
"The matter of establishing the Military and Political Council and the cabinet is settled. I will discuss the specific details with you one by one. As for the candidates, I will announce them in the court after I have decided!”
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