Since Zhao Huan had spoken, Li Gang and the others could not openly object.
Li Gang could tell that the emperor on the dragon throne was determined to establish a military council and strip the military power from the hands of the civil officials.
Moreover, Li Gang knew that there was something wrong with the military system of the Great Song. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been suppressed by the foreign races since the establishment of the country.
Li Gang pondered for a moment and stood up to ask Zhao Huan.
"Your Majesty, may I ask how the positions of the cabinet should be determined? Your Majesty, please tell me what rank each cabinet minister is and how much their salary is!”
Li Gang's words echoed the thoughts of all the ministers.
The cabinet had so much power, so how should this official position be set? How to divide it became the concern of the ministers.
The ministers pricked up their ears and waited for Zhao Huan to speak.
"Regardless of whether it's the government cabinet or the military council, there are no ranks, no official positions, no salary. The cabinet will be assessed and adjusted every three years.”
"If you do not make a decision that will contribute to the court and the country, you will be kicked out of the cabinet. At the same time, your original official position will be removed and you will no longer hold any official position!”
Zhao Huan's decision did not raise too many objections from the ministers.
Every year, the imperial court would conduct an assessment of all officials. If they failed, they would be demoted. In serious cases, they would be removed from office, and it was even possible to question them.
"Your Majesty, how many ministers are there in the cabinet? What are the selection criteria?" Li Gang asked Zhao Huan again.”
It had to be said that Li Gang was Li Gang. Every question was on point.
Zhao Huan already had an idea on how to select the cabinet members.
"The Internal Affairs Cabinet and the Military and Political Council have a total of eight ministers. There are two selection criteria. The first is recommended by the ministers, and the second is that I personally promote them from the ministers of the court to enter the cabinet. At the same time, if the officials recommended by the ministers do not have my consent, they are still not allowed to enter the cabinet.”
This time, all the ministers 'expressions turned ugly.
They felt a wave of disgust in their hearts,"In the end, it's still up to you, the emperor, to decide!"”
Although they were dissatisfied, they would not show it at this time.
If he were to show it now and offend Zhao Huan, he would have no hope of entering the cabinet.
Zhao Huan looked around at the ministers with different expressions and asked,"If there's anything else you want to know, feel free to ask. I will answer them one by one!”
The ministers looked at each other and shook their heads, indicating that there was nothing they wanted to know for the time being.
The cabinet was still a new organization, and everyone knew very little about it. It was best not to express their opinions casually for the time being.
Seeing that no one had any objections, Zhao Huan nodded."Since that's the case, let's end today's court session. After you go down, submit the candidates in your hearts before nightfall. You can also recommend yourselves.”
"This subject will obey the decree!"
"Retreat!"
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After the court session ended, Zhao Huan did not go to Chuigong Hall. Instead, he went to Fu Ning Hall.
"ChenQie greets Your Majesty!"
Just as Zhao Huan walked to the entrance of the Blessing Palace Hall, Zhang Yitong appeared in front of him.
Zhang Yitong was no longer dressed like yesterday.
Instead, she was dressed according to the attire of the concubines in the palace.
Even though Zhang Yitong was still pretty, she had changed from a woman to a woman. She had begun to show a hint of femininity.
Zhao Huan sized up Zhang Yitong and helped her tidy up her hair. He smiled and asked,""Why didn't you sleep a little longer? It's still early!”
Zhao Huan's small action warmed Zhang Yitong's heart. She thought of what happened last night and felt shy."Your Majesty, ChenQie has already rested properly and does not dare to continue lazing around!”
Zhao Huan returned to Chuigong Palace after spending some time with Zhang Yitong.
"Cao Jie, send someone to find Bai Shizhong, Xu Hui, and Zhuge Zhengwo!”
"Yes!"
Bai Shizhong, as the prime minister, had to deal with government affairs in his own yamen at this time.
Although Xu Hui was also very busy, as the manager of the Imperial City Department, he could not leave the palace casually. There were many things that he could arrange for his subordinates to handle.
Soon, Xu Hui and Bai Shizhong arrived at Chuigong Hall.
Because Zhuge Zhengwo's Divine Constabulary was not in the palace, he arrived a little late.
Zhao Huan asked Bai Shizhong as he read the memorial,""Do Bai Shizhong, Cai Jing, Tong Guan, and the others have any ideas?”
Bai Shizhong's expression turned serious." Your Majesty, besides Liang Shicheng, Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Li Bangyan, Zhu Xi, and the others have not confessed. They are very stubborn and said that they want to meet the Retired Emperor. If they don't meet the Retired Emperor, they won't confess anything!”
Zhao Huan frowned slightly." Bai Shizhong, you didn't use torture?"”
Bai Shizhong smiled bitterly." Your Majesty, Cai Jing and the others were all important officials during the Retired Emperor's era. Moreover, Your Majesty did not say that I would use torture. I did not dare to use torture either!”
Zhao Huan was speechless. This Bai Shizhong probably didn't think of using torture. He was furious."Bai Shizhong, you're really, sigh…!”
Bai Shizhong saw that Zhao Huan was about to fly into a rage and was also frightened.""Your Majesty, please atone for your sins!"
"Forget it, I can't be bothered to scold you!" Zhao Huan glanced at Bai Shizhong and then ordered Zhuge Zhengwo,""Zhuge Zhengwo, Cai Jing and the others will be handed over to the Divine Constabulary for interrogation. No matter what method you use, I want to see the results tomorrow morning.”
Zhuge Zhengwo did not hesitate at all."This lowly subject obeys the decree!"
Bai Shizhong heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Cai Jing had thrown the hot potato to the Divine Constabulary.
"Xu Hui, Bai Shizhong, I asked the two of you to count Cai Jing and the others 'assets.”
"Your Majesty, the statistics have been completed. This is the detailed number. Please take a look!”
Xu Hui handed over a thick booklet, and Zhao Huan began to read it carefully.
He didn't know if he didn't look, but when he saw it, he was shocked."Good heavens, all the assets of these treacherous officials added up to nearly twenty-six million taels of silver. This is almost equivalent to two years of taxes in Great Song.”
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