Chapter 1180: Retreat when it’s time to retreat!
Qin Mo was not only his son-in-law, but also his confidant.
It is rare to have a close friend in life, so Li Shilong was very happy.
Take the Legend of Dagan Shuanglong as an example. Although Jianyuan is glorified in it, the relationship between the two brothers was really good in the past.
Moreover, there are many places where the psychology described in the novel plays into his favour.
Therefore, Qin Mo understands him.
From novels to the current literary and martial arts, Qin Mo's shadow can be found in every place.
This prosperous age is partly due to Qin Mo.
The stability of future generations is partly due to Qin Mo.
"Father, then I am no longer your equal?"
"You brat, don't give me your skin!" Li Shilong was in a good mood and didn't care about Qin Mo's joke. Instead, he smiled and said: "If there is no one in private, I will let you go, but where there are people, you have to give me face.
Otherwise I will beat you to death.
This is how to be a human being, open the door and be a human being, close the door and be yourself.
Since I am in charge of such a large family, it is inevitable that there will be distances between relatives and friends, and it is impossible for me to take care of everything.
If you can manage your own small family well, then everyone in the world will not be able to manage it well.
If you manage this well, you will be indebted to Xiaojia."
Having said this, Li Shilong sighed softly and drank the wine with a sip, "Whether it's Cheng Qian or Qiming, these are all based on experience.
But fortunately, I have you to help me turn things around.
My body is not as good as before, and my energy is not as strong as before.
Especially now, when reviewing memorials, I often feel sleepy.
Even going to court in the morning feels too early.
Summer is okay, but it's so cold in March and Nine. I often feel a faint pain in breathing. The hidden wounds left by the wars in the past have made me suffer even more.
Doesn’t your grandpa Huang have a wind disease?
Zan Ying said that wind disease is a family disease and there is a high probability that it will be passed on to the next generation. I am relatively unlucky and now I am also suffering from wind disease.
You can't be easily angered, and you can't eat dishes that are too salty or spicy. Even when you drink, you should take small sips to consider.
I feel that life is boring, and the happiness I had in the past has now been reduced by half."
Qin Mo listened quietly to the Daqian Emperor and complained to him.
It's like complaining that young people don't discipline their children well.
It's like he's complaining that his health is too poor to eat meat and drink wine.
But Qin Mo could hear pride and satisfaction in his tone.
"Father, my father often said that contentment always brings happiness." Qin Mo said with a smile: "If people think openly, 90% of the troubles in this world will be away.
Instead of talking about the emperor, let’s take my father as an example.
My mother died when I was young, and my father had to go off to war again, so he left me at home. Sometimes he would leave at the beginning of the year and return home at the end of the year.
We didn't even see each other for a year or two.
So my father always felt that he owed me something, so he turned all his debts into doting and indulgence.
As for me, I don’t have the guidance of my parents and I don’t have a grandfather, so I cause trouble in the capital.
But in the eyes of outsiders, my father is the military god of Daqian, similar to Zhu Guogong, and the patron saint of Daqian.
Without my father, Mr. Zhu Guogong, there would be others who would give up their small family for everyone.
But my father is proud of his country and his father. He has a clear conscience and has done what a minister and a citizen should do.
So after I got married, he urged me to have children every day.
Now that my children are all gathered together, my father happily leads the children's army every day.
I know that he just wants to compensate my children for the debt he owes me.
As the old saying goes, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. I feel that I have described the normal state of life vividly.
There is no way to have both in this world.
It's just that the two powers benefit each other, whichever is more important, and the two powers that harm each other, whichever is less important.
Regarding the country, my father is a good emperor.
In terms of family, he also fulfills his responsibilities as a big parent.
The dragon gives birth to nine sons, each of whom is different.
Even the ten fingers are all long and short."
Qin Mo paused and poured a glass of wine for Li Shilong, "My son-in-law dares to say that he will retire when it's time to retire.
Just like the ministers in the imperial court, they are unwilling to leave the court until they die.
Some people even go to court even when they are about to die, just for the sake of a reputation of serving the country and being loyal.
This is not only a waste of resources, but also hinders promotion channels.
No matter whether you are an emperor or a minister, you must step down when it is time to step down."
Li Shilong fell into deep thought, "Is it legislation again?"
"My son-in-law thinks that he can retire when he is fifty-five to sixty years old. He is too old to stand in the court, full of old people.
Looking around, they are all white-haired people.
This can easily lead to talent gaps.
Because these people refuse to retire when it’s time to retire, dominate their power, and are easily feared by others, it is better to specify the retirement time and replace them when the time comes.”
Qin Mo also needs to prepare in advance. Anyway, he will definitely retire honorably early.
How tiring it would be to work until the age of fifty-five.
He is only 24 this year, and he still has to work for thirty years. It’s scary to think about it!
"What you said does make sense. If there is no fresh blood in the court, sooner or later there will be faults.
Once this kind of dilemma arises, those who stand out are prone to become powerful ministers.
It's just that there is no restriction on the emperor." Li Shilong knew very well that he just wanted to do it, otherwise, no one in the world could force him.
Barring a forced palace or coup, he could find any reason to stay in this position until his death.
"I have no intention of restraining the emperor. In fact, think about it, before the Great Qian Dynasty, how many emperors lived past the age of sixty?"
Qin Mo sighed, "There are no more than twenty people. If the retirement time is set at sixty, they will die before they even reach retirement time.
So I want my son-in-law to say that this retirement time is dispensable for the emperor..."
Li Shilong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but when he thought about it carefully, it was indeed the case.
He is not yet over fifty, but his body is in such bad shape that sixty years old... seems to be a longing.
Whether we legislate for the emperor or not actually doesn't have much effect.
But legislating for ministers and stipulating retirement time is of great use.
This method is very good. Li Shilong didn't even think of it. Unexpectedly, Qin Mo brought it up during this chat.
"This law is very good, but... if it is enacted, I am afraid that the court will be empty..."
"That's not easy, just re-employ!" Qin Mo said: "Those who have retired at retirement age, if they are in a high position and cannot find anyone to replace them, can be re-employed as consultants or continue to act as agents.
I'll take my place when I find the right person.
Finally, give them a plaque for their honorable retirement, or add a retirement memorial to their clan!
For future generations to admire!”
"You're the only one with a lot of clever ideas!" Li Shilong was in a good mood. Even a drink could solve a potential hidden trouble. The drink was worth it.
Chapter completed!