Especially since he also needs to sit there and protect his sons.

Once he is gone, his faction will be forgotten, and whether it encounters suppression from political opponents or encounters some other problems, it is possible that the faction will be destroyed.

So he could only hold on.

But now it is obvious that he can no longer hold on, especially after Wang Zeng's death. Lu Yijian's health condition has been deteriorating. It is said that he has been lying in bed for several days. It is hard to say whether he can survive this year.

So at this point, he had no choice but to let go of the power in his hands.

Now that he is gone, Song Shu and Cai Qi are in trouble. Historically, they both died early at around the age of fifty.

But now it is relatively safe and sound, and it seems that there should be no problem in working for another ten years.

If Zhao Jun uses the ten-year term as an excuse, the two of them must step down. Letting people who are accustomed to power give up their power is probably more painful than killing them.

"Regarding the ten-year term, I have some suggestions."

Jia Changchao suddenly spoke.

Zhao Jun knew what he wanted to say, but did not stop him. He just looked at him and said, "What proposal?"

"Prime Ministers Cai and Song have made great contributions and are not old. Their early retirement would be a loss to the country. I think if there are no other factors, it would be best for them to remain in office."

Jia Changchao said.

"Do you think so too?"

Zhao Jun looked at everyone.

"I agree with this suggestion. After all, we have all worked hard for the country for half our lives and have rich experience in governance. It would be a waste to retire so early."

"I agree."

"I agree."

Everyone agreed, even Fan Zhongyan did not object and raised his hand in agreement.

"Then report to the authorities when the time comes."

Zhao Jun said.

"call."

Cai Qi and Song Shu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, they knew that everyone's approval was not for them, but for their own interests.

After all, they are all people at the top of power. Who would want to retire early?

So in the final analysis it’s all for yourself.

As long as this precedent is set, they will have a reason to stay in the future.

But it didn't matter to Zhao Jun. First of all, these people were relatively obedient and easy to use, unlike Lu Yijian and Wang Zeng, who were always causing trouble.

Secondly, although he set his term of office at a maximum of ten years, it would be another matter if the emperor wanted to retain him and did not allow him to retire.

This is called for veteran cadres to make use of their remaining energy, and it does not count as violating the rules set by Zhao Jun.

If we meet someone who is disobedient in the future, and he works for a few years and his term is up, if Zhao Jun is not satisfied, then Zhao Zhen will not try to keep him, and he will just retire normally, right?

So politics is often just a means to achieve one's own goals.

"That's it. Next week, you can make a list of the people you want to recommend, and then you can formally submit the list at the court meeting next month."

Zhao Jun knocked on the table and said, "I hope everyone will be careful with the list. The position of prime minister is not only a high-ranking position, but also a position of serving the country and the people. If there are any problems in the future, the person who recommended it will be held accountable by me."

The issue here is not just one of ability, but also one of personal morality. If the prime minister is later found to be a corrupt official, the Constitutional Court will be humiliated, so it is reasonable for the prime minister to have higher expectations.

Everyone nodded in understanding.

"Well, let's adjourn the meeting."

Zhao Jun stood up, packed up his documents and prepared to go out to work.

At this moment, someone suddenly knocked on the door a few times.

"Come in."

Zhao Jun had already stood up and turned to look at the door.

Someone pushed the door open. It was the official on duty at the Constitutional Yuan today. He bowed as he entered.

"What's up?"

Zhao Jun asked.

The official hurried over to Zhao Jun, bent down, and whispered, "Minister, the Liao Kingdom is attacking Goryeo. It's urgent!"

Liao attacked Goryeo?

Zhao Jun was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help asking, "What's going on now?"

"The Liao Kingdom has breached Goryeo's northern defenses. The Goryeo King retreated to Goryeo's Western Capital, fearing that the Liao army would continue its offensive and that the capital would be undefendable."

The official said, "The King of Goryeo sent an envoy to us requesting assistance. He arrived in Dengzhou a few days ago. The governor of Dengzhou knew the situation was critical, so he immediately sent an express delivery over 600 miles to the court. He has just arrived."

"Their attack is so fast?"

Zhao Jun frowned.

Although there are direct ships from Goryeo to the Song Dynasty, it would take at least half a month for the ship to come and then transmit the message from the seaside to Bianliang.

After such a long time, Goryeo has been beaten to Xijing and is probably in imminent danger.

Is it possible that Gao Li, this good guy, is going to be finished soon?

(End of this chapter)

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