Li Chen did not express his opinion on Zhao Heshan's words, but asked: "The recent personnel adjustments in the court have been very large, you should be clear."

Zhao Heshan bowed his head and said, "Weichen knows that Weichen is also one of the beneficiaries. In addition, many officials have been removed and imprisoned, so that people in the court are now in panic, and everyone is worried about whether their position is stable."

"Since you know, you should be clear that this is not a good time to streamline the staff of Tongzhengsi." Li Chen said again.

Zhao Heshan said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I think that now is the best opportunity."

Li Chen said calmly: "What you mean is that the overall situation in the court is now in turmoil, and among the children of officials who rely on their relationship to enter the Tongzhengsi Department, many of the families and elders of the people have also been implicated. If these people are abolished at this time, will your resistance be much smaller?"

Zhao Heshan replied: "Your Highness is wise. I do think so. Not only will the resistance of the minister be much smaller, but the resistance of the court will be very small."

"As the saying goes, one move will decline again, and three times will be exhausted. Your Highness's new policy will be destined to be turbulent. In the turbulent situation, everyone will be in danger. It is already thankful that you can protect yourself. I am really unable to care about the life and death of others. But if you want to act on weekdays, if you want to act like this, not to mention the empress, your Highness will suffer a lot of criticism. After all, it is very involved."

After hearing Zhao Heshan's words, Li Chen leaned on the chair and said expressionlessly: "Your words make some sense."

"The imperial court has placed people in. Most of the people who come in through the imperial examination are in the Hanlin Academy. They have been working as editors for a few years to see where there are vacancies, and then find a suitable candidate to stuff them in."

"As for those children of officials who have a way and support from elders, they will join you, Tongzhengsi. The Tongzhengsi Department covers a wide range of business and has a large power. There are many positions that can be tolerated. Those who can do things and cannot do things can find a place in it. With the support of elders, they will not be able to break out of Tongzhengsi."

"In addition, Tongzhengshi itself has a high level, so starting from here, once you jump out, it will be at least a fourth-rank official position or even a fourth-rank official, and it is an excellent place for gilding."

Zhao Heshan said in a deep voice: "Your Highness's eyes are as sharp as a torch, and I admire it."

"It is precisely because of this reason that the Tongzheng Department has gradually abandoned its original intention for many years. Now the weak minister in charge of the Tongzheng Department wants to let the Tongzheng Department return to its original position and bear the accusations it should have undertaken, that is, to take charge of the emperor's orders, understand the affairs of the emperor, investigate and defend the government documents, report to the subjects from all directions, make feudal comments, complaints, military situations, disasters and other matters."

Li Chen said to Zhao Heshan: "I can let you do it, but although those people are in a hurry and dare not say anything to me, they will not be ruthless to you. You must be prepared for this."

Zhao Heshan smiled freely and said, "If it is beneficial to the country's life and death, how can we avoid it because of misfortune and good fortune?"

Li Chen smiled and nodded, "It's great, I'm sure this matter is approved, you can do it."

"I am very careful, thank you for your wiseness."

Zhao Heshan bowed deeply and then withdrew from Xizheng Hall.

After Zhao Heshan left, it was already very late. Li Chen stood up and stretched his waist, and said to Wan Jiaojiao: "Let's go, go back and rest."

Wan Jiaojiao blinked her big eyes and asked, "Is Your Highness still resting in the side palace?"
Chapter completed!