The number of prime ministers in the Zhengshi Hall is not as good as the number of people. This just shows that the emperor's ability to control the government is not too strong. He can only increase the number of prime ministers to balance the major factions and stabilize the situation in the court. In fact, at the beginning of the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the two-phase system was implemented, with the left prime minister and the right prime minister, the left prime minister, the right prime minister, the right prime minister, the right prime minister, the Wenzheng, and assisting the emperor in governing the world.

After the middle of the Jin Dynasty, with the development of various systems, the power of the aristocratic families once again flourished, and the rights of the prime ministers were further expanded. If the two conspired, they could directly undermine the imperial power. Under such circumstances, nearly two hundred years after the founding of the Jin Dynasty, when the Hezong Dynasty was in the dynasty, Hezong began the first relatively large reform.

Hezong abolished the left and right prime ministers' offices, and the prime minister was unable to open the offices, which was equivalent to becoming a tiger without teeth. His power was greatly reduced. After that, the system of the three provinces and six ministries was improved.

As a result, it continued to the reign of Emperor Wuzong's political system for the second time, and established a political affairs hall, which overthrew the highest officials of the three provinces and had six ministries. For example, the Minister of Personnel was generally the right prime minister. As the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall and the head of all officials, although the Right Prime Minister entered the Political Affairs Hall as the Minister of Personnel, he generally did not actually manage the Ministry of Personnel. The daily actual things of the Ministry of Personnel were all managed by the Right Assistant Minister of Personnel, and the Right Assistant Minister of Personnel, at some point, would also be in the prime minister of the Political Affairs Hall, which led to the separation of powers. As the most important Ministry of Personnel, the final decision-making power was still in the hands of the emperor.

The more people there were in the prime minister, the more the powers the emperor had in his hands were scattered. For example, Wuzong, who had absolute control over the government affairs, so in his decades, most of the time, there were only three people in the Political Affairs Hall, the right minister was in charge of literature, the left minister was in charge of martial arts, and the Minister of Revenue was in charge of money, personnel, military power, and finance. Wuzong held these three heads and firmly controlled the entire government affairs.

However, the few emperors after Wuzong were different, because they could not completely control the government and the huge officials and factions in terms of ability and qualifications. In this case, they could not control too much power at all. If they forced themselves to retain it or not give it to them, the people below would find ways to ask for it and rob it.

Zhao Zhi had been the emperor for more than 20 years, and the Prime Minister of the Zhengshi Hall was not frequently replaced. The number of Prime Ministers was always seven. Until his later years, due to the prince's dispute, internal political disputes, and unprecedented financial scarcity, Zhao Zhi was exhausted and could only delegate power, increasing the number of Prime Ministers of the Zhengshi Hall to nine.

So from another perspective, after the five years of Chengping, although the Jin Dynasty achieved a series of brilliant war victories, as the emperor, Zhao Zhi's control and influence on the country was getting lower and lower than before.

Zhao Xun had just inherited the throne, and the first thing he considered was how to stabilize the government, stabilize the government, that is, stabilize his throne. In order to stabilize the government, there are actually only two aspects: military power and personnel.

In terms of military power, the problem was solved smoothly because of Li Zhong's existence, but the personnel, especially the adjustment of the Political Affairs Hall, involves all aspects and is complex. Zhao Xun has been thinking about it for many days, but he still dares not make a decision easily.

Zhao Xun, the six prime ministers in the previous Zhengshi Hall, would not move for the time being, regardless of whether they had any other ideas. As a result, there were still three candidates left.

Zhao Xun was not willing to give Li Xun his last words to the position of Right Minister of War and promoted him to the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall, because in his opinion, Li Xun was promoted to the level of prime minister from birth, ability and qualifications, etc. Zhao Xun felt that Li Xun was not qualified at all, but this was one of Zhao Zhi's last words at the end of death. Although Zhao Xun couldn't understand why his father suddenly thought of pushing Li Xun to the position of Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall, as a son of man, as the new emperor, as long as his fundamental interests did not involve his own relationship, Zhao Xun would not refuse to follow the last words of the late emperor.

It has actually become a certain fact that Li Xun entered the Zhengshi Hall to be the prime minister, because this is Zhao Zhi's will. Although some ministers in the court have oppose this, the main important officials led by Yang Daolin, Li Zhong and others did not object to this. Therefore, after a while, after Zhao Xun changed the era of the second year, Li Xun would definitely enter the Zhengshi Hall to be the prime minister.

As for the remaining two candidates for prime ministers.

Zhao Xun's choices can be said to be many, or very few.

Zhao Xun was actually very short and not long, so most of his confidants were young, so there was no doubt about their loyalty to Zhao Xun. Some of these people may have outstanding abilities, but if they want to achieve a certain high position and even enter the political affairs hall as prime minister, their abilities are only part of the matter, and qualifications and background are the key points. After all, if you are a prime minister and only represent yourself, it would seem too thin. The emperor put a person in the position of prime minister, and it would not only value his personal abilities, but more importantly, how many resources can this person bring to himself after becoming a prime minister, a faction or a group.

As an emperor, it is actually a tragedy that can only select and reuse talents in this way, but there is no way. From the post-Wuzong to the Xingzong Zhao Zhi, four generations of emperors, they are all weak emperors. In this dynasty, Zhao Zhi produced many talents and unprecedentedly powerful military power. Zhao Zhi can have a certain amount of freedom in selecting and reuse talents, such as Qin Anming, Li Zhong, Hong Zhi, and Zhao Xun, but not at least not now, because he does not have the strength and prestige yet.

"Your Majesty, Yang Daolin, Li Zhong, Qin Anming and other nine ministers are asking for their visit, and are now waiting in Mingren Hall."

Xiao Lezi walked in and bowed to report.

Xiao Lezi has now been appointed as the chief supervisor of the palace and the first eunuch.

Xiao Lezi's voice interrupted Zhao Xun's deep thoughts. He raised his head, looked at Xiao Lezi, and said in a low voice: "Tell them, I'll be there soon."

"Yes, your Majesty."

Xiao Lezi bowed, secretly glanced at Li Xun, and then turned around and left.

Zhao Xun chuckled and said, "Clustering thoughts on you, Yang Daolin and other prime ministers may be able to resolve the thoughts in my heart."

Qian Mingdu laughed and said, "The right prime minister is very smart and can definitely help the emperor."

Zhao Xun looked at Qian Mingdu and said meaningfully: "You think so too?"

Qian Mingdu laughed and said, "My thoughts are always consistent with the emperor's thoughts."

When Zhao Xun heard this, he couldn't help laughing and then got up and left.

Qian Mingdu and others naturally left with him. When he passed by Li Xun, he looked coldly and whispered: "Little Man." Then he left with his chest and strode away.

Li Xun rolled his eyes, feeling both angry and funny, and one day he had a bond with the villain.

Lu Bojiang walked over and said softly: "Mr. Li, although you are the queen mother's nephew, there is a difference between the king and the minister. In front of the emperor, don't say anything too much."

Li Xun sneered: "A gentleman doesn't act. Qian Mingdu, the turtle-boss, actually called me a villain. Do you think I should speak or do it?"
Chapter completed!