"Therefore, the art of balance is no longer a master of the ministers for our dynasty. A truly master of balance is a reasonable system of escalating officials. The prime minister is incompetent and should be demoted immediately and freed up a place to allow virtuous ministers to take charge of the prime minister. But if he has the ability, he cannot demote him because of small mistakes or some rumors about the ministers. Because it is almost impossible to achieve a policy in a short time. Therefore, at least three to four years, or even more than five years, can the policy of the prime minister be effective. If the turn is too frequent, it will often cause the prime minister to act inaction or be unable to act."

"But there is time. If the time is too long, a certain prime minister will always be in the position of prime minister. No matter what kind of official system there is in the Song Dynasty, because the connections will be tilted towards the prime minister, powerful ministers will be produced. For example, Duke Han treats His Majesty, and Duke Wen and Fu Gong, because of his experience and the prime minister's time, it has become the biggest constraint on His Majesty's actions. This is quite good. If it is a system like the Tang Dynasty, it will be easy to produce treacherous ministers like Li Linfu."

"Taibao, but my grandson Wang Dan and Wang have been the prime minister for a long time..." Zhao Mai retorted with courage.

"So I have always admired Wang Xianggong, but in fact, Wang Xianggong is gentle and a humble gentleman. Therefore, although the time is long, it has not caused harm to the Song Dynasty. In fact, he did not dare to strive for progress because of the time. Therefore, Zhenzong did not dare to make any suggestions, so he felt extremely guilty before his death."

“When is the most suitable time?”

"A gentleman like Wang Dan, the best time should not exceed ten years. A radical minister like me and Han, the time should not exceed six years. But it should not be less than three years. But there is another one. Within three years, a major measure that benefits the country and the people must be taken, whether it is a silent measure like Fangdu and Lifeng, or a progressive measure like Jiefu and I. At least one should be taken. Of course, it is difficult to change the country quietly like Fangdu and Lifeng, and the longer it is, the more difficult it is, because various interest relations are deepened, and it will be stopped without measures. Once there is, it will definitely hurt the interests of some people. Therefore, the longer a country is established, the more controversy will arise."

"But as a priest, you cannot benefit people with national interests. Even if there is a dispute, as long as you do not intensify serious conflicts, you must continue to implement it. If not, this priest must be replaced. If there is, you can give six to ten years of priest as what the minister said. If this is a great talent, you cannot give six years, but it is best to release it in three or four years."

"Huh." Zhao Mai was surprised, and Zhao Xu outside the window was also surprised.

"For example, Renzong first held Lu Yijian for three to four years, and found a reason to release it. In another two or three years, he would re-activate it. Do you understand the intention of your minister? It seems that it is actually a disguised protection, otherwise it will take a long time to do so. Either he would win people's hearts with national interests. For example, in the late Renzong used Han Gong and Fu Gong and others, and the outside world's reputation was excellent, but the country suffered serious deficits. Or he would gather the power and create powerful ministers. Of course, other scholars and officials would definitely not be happy. Therefore, it would release it once every three or four years, which is a kind of protection. In this way, without that minister who could hold too much power, there would be no powerful ministers. Even if the traitors were disguised, he would not harm the country. This is Renzong's technique of using weak to control the strong."

Don’t mention Li Shimin. If this is Li Shimin, what kind of checks and balances are needed?

But in fact, it is Li Shimin, who still needs some balance skills.

As an imperial system, this technique of governing officials is the key to the key.

"But how to distinguish it?" Zhao asked. Although Wang Ju said it a little deeper, he tried to speak it in the simplest language, and Zhao Zhui didn't understand it at all.

The so-called distinction between talents is to recognize people, and this is also very important!

"It's very difficult to distinguish talent? This is difficult, but since Your Highness asked, I will say it. Talent is divided into two parts, one is the mind, or what everyone calls ethics, but ethics is only part of it. This mind is not only ethics, but also personality. But it is also the most difficult to distinguish. Some ministers were very bad at first, but the better the later. For example, when Jiang Zhiqi exposed Ouyang Xiuzhi during the late emperor, whether there were or not, doing this was not a gentleman's behavior. Now, he has become an important minister in our dynasty's financial management. However, some ministers were very good in the early stage, but the older they were, the more degenerated they became."

"But there are several types of people who should not use them. Those who like to speak fancy words are either those with a sweet talk or those who are charming ministers. For example, Wang Qinruo, they are not talentless. But if Wang Dangong was not in the court, Zhenzong would have been reluctant to control them. Otherwise, under the instigation of Wang Qinruo, our dynasty would begin to decline when he became Zhenzong. There are also people who are content with enjoyment. It would be better if this type of minister has a rich family background. If it is not rich, nine out of ten people will be corrupt officials. Those who dare not take responsibility will not dare to take responsibility and will not decide when they are in the face of affairs. How can they become important officials of the country? Those who are too tough will be more likely to use their own strength if they are too tough."

"Yin and Yang complement each other?"

"It can be considered, but being too hard is better than being too soft. For example, as I said, "Guan Lai and Jiefu are both a little hard and use themselves, but this type of person is often the most daring to take responsibility, especially when the country is in danger, such as Ku Lai of the Chanyuan Alliance, and Jiefu who was in serious financial difficulties when His Majesty ascended the throne. However, if it is peaceful, these people often have many conflicts in the court because of being strong and using it."

Zhao Xu let out a long sigh, and I can't blame me for not using Wang Anshi if I say this.

Can that be the same?

What Wang Ju said is to use it, not to use it, nor to let Wang Anshi completely retire.

"How about Wei Zheng?"

"Wei Zheng's toughness is hard, but is Wei Zheng's use of himself? Although he is tough, he can listen to other people's opinions and be tolerant. However, how many such ministers have been there for the ages?"

"Or like Taibao."

Wang Ju smiled. I am not a member of the Gang, I am just a protective person.

In fact, in terms of scheming methods, Wang Ju is getting darker now, but Wang Ju will never admit it... (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!