Zhao Xun did not talk too much about financial reform with Li Xun. He recruited Li Xun to the palace today because he had other arrangements.

Zhao Xun said: "The work of Land Justice will begin soon. I can't believe other people, so I'll come to you."

Li Xun bowed and said, "Please give me instructions."

Zhao Xun waved to the side, and several young officials came over and saluted Li Xun.

"Secretary Wang Hong, please give me some advice from the Prime Minister Li."

One of the young officials who were handsome and less than 30 years old had obviously cheerful personality. Facing Li Xun and Zhao Xun, he did not timidly, but instead talked to Li Xun with a smile.

Li Xun glanced at him, nodded and smiled, "There will be a chance in the future."

"That's how much more Prime Minister Li will be."

After receiving Li Xun's reply, Wang Hong grinned and bowed to Li Xun again.

Zhao Xun pointed to these officials and said to Li Xun: "You can draw some soldiers from the Ministry of War. The number of people is not too large. Just one thousand people. Find a reliable person to lead the team and cooperate with Wang Hong and the others' work."

"Huang Xu has a smart personality and a flexible mind. If you leave it to him, you won't make any mistakes."

Li Xun took the opportunity to recommend Huang Que.

After Li Xun was in charge of the Ministry of War, he successively appointed many officials, most of whom were talented but unsuccessful. These people were only capable but had no chance. After Li Xun took office, he did not see his background and lived in the capable. It was fair and just, allowing many people to see hope and opportunities.

Huang Xun is a man with strong abilities, but he is not upright. He works hard, but Li Xun has never given him a chance, because in the past, Li Xun had great prejudice against those who are not morally good and have bad minds. However, after being in charge of the Ministry of War and being a prime minister for more than a year, Li Xun's thoughts gradually changed. He felt that if you give him things, he would not do well, and a talented person without virtue, although his character is not good, he can at least do things well.

As a superior, Li Xun had an unavoidable problem, that is, someone needed to do things and do things well. He wanted to employ people, and some things should not be taken too seriously. After all, a person, regardless of his moral character, whether he had talent or not, it still depends on how you use it.

So today, taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Xun recommended Huang Que.

Zhao Xun thought about Li Xun's recommendation, then nodded and said, "You are in charge of the Ministry of War. How to do things and who to use, you can do it yourself. I just need to do things well."

Li Xun nodded and said, "I must do this."

Li Xun chatted with Zhao Xun for a few words, and then left.

After leaving the palace, Qi Dafu and five other guards were waiting there. In addition to them, Fan Zhongyun was also there.

Li Xun walked over and asked curiously: "Why are you running here for not reading books at home?"

Fan Zhongyun smiled and said, "Liu Xie is back. As soon as he comes, he kneels outside the study. When others ask, he ignores it. I look embarrassed and runs out."

After Li Xun left the Western Regions, Fan Zhongyun was in charge of the overall situation. Liu Xie was his important helper. The two had a lot of contact at work, so they had some friendship. Now that Liu Xie looks like, Fan Zhongyun is indeed a little embarrassed.

Li Xun was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice: "He likes to kneel, so let him kneel down. Let's find a place to eat. There are some questions, and I just want to hear your opinion."

Fan Zhongyun nodded and said softly: "Liu Xie's ability to come back shows that he has no other intentions."

"Some things, since they have been done, cannot be considered as not happening."

After saying this, Li Xun turned the subject and smiled: "I know a restaurant with a very good taste, not far away, let's walk over."

Fan Zhongyun glanced at Li Xun and nodded with a smile.

The restaurant Li Xun mentioned has two floors, with a large place, but not many people, which means that the business is not good. However, the lobby of the front door of the restaurant is crowded with people. Because the restaurant is not well-made, the wine made by home is quite famous. Many people come here not to eat, but to buy wine. Therefore, there are no customers in the restaurant, which looks very quiet, but there are many people coming to buy wine.

Li Xun and others arrived at the second floor and sat down one by one.

The wine and food were quickly brought up, and Li Xun and Fan Zhongyun were having and chatting.

Li Xun told Fan Zhongyun everything he had happened in the palace just now.

"The salary reform will probably be opposed by many people."

Li Xun said with a worried look.

Fan Zhongyun smiled and said with a relaxed expression: "I don't think the problem is big. The emperor should be able to do this."

Li Xun asked in confusion: "Why do you feel so?"

Fan Zhongyun asked back: "Do you think there are many people who oppose or support the salary reform?"

"Of course, there are many people who support it."

Li Xun thought for a while and replied.

According to Zhao Xun's salary reform, only the reduction of scattered officials and titles. Officials with these two aspects are generally high-ranking officials of the fourth rank or above. As for those middle and lower-level officials, there has been no change. Moreover, Zhao Xun's idea, once the reform is reformed and the finances are all alleviated, it will also give the majority of middle and lower-level officials a raise. In this way, the middle and lower-level officials who occupy the majority will naturally support this reform and do not have to think about it.

Fan Zhongyun said in a low voice: "The minority obeys the majority, there is nothing to say."

Li Xun said: "It's probably not that simple."

Fan Zhongyun smiled and said, "Ministers with real power above the fourth rank and the royal nobles who have titles will not take this amount of money seriously. The emperor wants to reform his salary, which has not affected their fundamental interests. They may resist, but it will not be too fierce because there is no need."

Li Xun pondered and said nothing, thinking about Fan Zhongyun's words.

The salary of a single official and a title seems to be a lot, and for most people, it can be said to be a considerable income, but for those aristocratic families or royal relatives, the salary of a few hundred taels of silver per year is nothing. What they like is actually the identity and status brought by the single official and a title, and a sense of superiority that is higher than others.

So from this perspective, the salary that Zhao Xun cut was only the least valued by those people, and it did not involve each other's fundamental interests.

Li Xun pondered for a moment and asked Fan Zhongyun: "What do you think the emperor wants to change the most?"

Fan Zhongyun said without hesitation: "Land and the selection of officials."

Li Xun looked at Fan Zhongyun and said nothing.

Fan Zhongyun said in a deep voice: "Any reform and change, from the beginning to the beginning, takes time, from the central government to the local government, and also takes time. It is not difficult to start. What is difficult is whether the effects and benefits obtained after the reform is fully launched, are they good or bad."
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