"The king's words are quite philosophical. They remind me of the hedonistic atmosphere in Crete. However, they don't work and spend their days in drunkenness and dreams. The king wants everyone to combine work and rest, and does not exclude work itself! It seems more wise!" Odysseus spoke first.
Although young, Odysseus had traveled to many city-states and even sailed for several years.
As soon as Xia Zhe said a few words, Odysseus resonated with him and recalled what he had seen and heard on the island of Crete.
"That being said, it is very difficult to retire from a position without being punished later. In ancient times, most people who retired and returned to their hometowns were forced to step down. If you can still live with dignity and security after retirement, who would be willing to die of exhaustion in office?" The general sighed.
These words made everyone feel quite sad, and many of them had thoughtful expressions on their faces.
Seeing this situation, Xia Zhe struck while the iron was hot and hurriedly continued speaking.
"So, I want to change this way of being forced to work until death, and give the old heroes the opportunity to enjoy life. As long as they reach the age of 60, they can retire. After retirement, all benefits will be paid as usual according to the original level!" Xia Zhe said.
The treatment remains the same!
Enjoy life in retirement!
Hearing this, many people were moved.
Stoby has been developing very rapidly recently, and naturally, things that require great effort and attention are coming one after another.
Although everyone is enthusiastic, it is inevitable that some older people will feel tired and unable to work.
But the atmosphere of the entire city-state is like this.
As a senior executive, it would be unacceptable if I didn't take the lead.
But if there is a retirement system, it will be different.
Anyway, the salary remains the same.
I'm already old, so I might as well retire and take a rest.
Go pursue those dreams from your youth! Dreams that you haven’t had time to realize for years due to being busy!
Even if you do nothing, just enjoying life with good food and drink, it may not be a bad choice!
"I see a few young people in the city who are quite capable. But they can't get the opportunity to display their ambitions because there are no better job vacancies! Why don't I retire and give my position to the young people?" someone asked tentatively.
"Yes. Absolutely! As long as you are willing to retire, your benefits will remain the same! I will even personally put a big red flower on you!" Xia Zhe nodded in agreement without hesitation.
"In that case, I can't do this any longer, so I'll give my position to the younger generation!" said another minister.
Everyone saw it!
Wang wants to make a major change and add new people to key positions.
Come to think of it, this isn't surprising.
Stoby and his group of old ministers were all promoted during the old Wang era at the latest.
There are even many high priests who have served in three dynasties.
The new king has been on the throne for over half a year, and it’s time to start promoting new people!
It is lucky for everyone that Wang chose to do this in such a way that everyone is happy with!
You know, in which city-state was the transfer of power not completed in rivers of blood?
With this in mind, many veteran officials agree with the proposal to retire at the age of 60.
Even some people who are only in their fifties have applied for early retirement.
Only the high priest was still hesitant.
Because his feelings for Stoby are really deep.
For the high priest, dying of exhaustion in office is the happiest way to die!
"High Priest, don't worry about it! If you really want to do something for Stoby again, you don't have to stay in office! If you retire, I will re-hire you as my consultant the next day!" The Prime Minister whispered in the high priest's ear.
As an old friend who has worked together for many years, the Prime Minister can certainly understand the high priest's intentions.
But what he understood more clearly was that Wang's decision to make a major change was extremely correct!
These old ministers have lived in the era when Stobi was weak for a long time, and many of them have indeed been unable to keep up with the king.
At this time, a group of old ministers were replaced on a mutually agreed basis.
It will definitely be of great benefit to the long-term development of Stoby.
Anyone who dares to stand in the king's way will surely become an example and be ruthlessly suppressed!
The Prime Minister absolutely does not want his old friend the High Priest to become the poor guy who gets caught out!
"Is that so? Then I won't have any regrets if I retire!" The high priest nodded in agreement.
As long as he can continue to contribute to the development of Stobi, the high priest does not care whether he has an official position or not.
What's more, Odysseus, the young man of the tribe, has become one of the two newcomers most trusted by the king.
Even if I retire, I will have done my duty to my family.
Seeing that the high priest agreed to retire, the general did not hesitate and submitted his retirement report.
His thoughts were different from the high priest's, but he also felt that there was no regret in retiring at this moment.
Some time ago, the general was summoned by Xia Zhe alone, and he was so frightened that his heart almost broke into pieces.
Now that I can retire peacefully, now that Achilles in the clan has successfully taken over.
It would be better to go home early to rest and get some more good sleep!
"Excellent! The High Priest and the General have taken the lead in responding to my call. How commendable!"
Seeing that the high priest finally agreed to retire and the general also responded, Xia Zhe was ecstatic.
Looking around, almost half of the court officials have chosen to retreat to the second line.
In this way, he could promote a large number of jesters to positions!
Whether it is in history books, movies or novels, the emperor's appointment of jesters and the corruption of government are the primary reasons for the emperor's downfall.
Now that a large number of old ministers have retired, the jesters in my mind, you guys, please stand up quickly!
Thinking of this, Xia Zhe didn't care whether the old ministers below could save their faces or not. He stood up, took out the list he had prepared in his arms, and read it out loud.
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