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Li Gang was reassigned to be the prefect.

Zhao Yuan thought he was of good character.

However, their ability to handle tasks is highly problematic.

He needs to gain experience in local areas.

Chapter 1651 The Council Hall

Qin Hui was the exact opposite.

Top-notch work skills

But his character is questionable.

New location, new job.

Everyone needs time to get the hang of it.

The coordination between government departments also needs to be worked out.

The place where the three provinces gathered for discussion.

Before the Yuanfeng era, it was called the Hall of State Affairs.

After the Yuanfeng era, it was renamed Dutang.

Now, Zhao Yuan has renamed it "Deliberation Hall".

It was the place where he convened meetings with his important ministers.

Not far away is the Tongzheng Yuan (formerly the Yintai Si Yamen).

The several halls inside the Yintai Gate,

All of them were assigned to the Tongzheng Yuan (Office of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television) as offices.

The Secretariat was originally located nearby.

It was demolished by Emperor Huizong of Song to build the Mingtang.

The new office building was moved directly out of the capital city.

This has resulted in the cabinet not having a suitable venue.

Zhao Yuan waved his hand.

The halls north of the Secret Pavilion,

All of them were assigned to the cabinet for office work.

Unfortunately, many treasures in the Secret Pavilion...

It was taken away by Emperor Huizong when he fled.

For example, the authentic works of Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi, Liu Gongquan, Yan Zhenqing, Huaisu, and others.

Inside the council chamber.

Zhao Yuan sat in the main seat.

Of the five cabinet ministers,

Only Master Zhong is not in Tokyo.

Zhang Gen, Gao Jingshan, Li Bangyan, and Zhai Ruwen were all present.

This high-level meeting

No need to kneel.

You don't even need to stand.

There are seats available as soon as you come in.

Minister of Rites Meng Zhao has a thorny matter.

We need to discuss and handle this with everyone.

"The Grand Marshal said to abolish the temples and shrines in Tokyo,"

"Only three are allowed to remain,"

"But there are four Buddhist temples that are difficult to demolish."

"These Buddhist temples are all ancient temples, hundreds of years old,"

"With eminent monks and Buddhist treasures in place,"

"Using force to incite public criticism is unacceptable."

Before Zhao Yuan and his ministers could speak,

Zhao Yuan said impatiently,

"Why is it so troublesome?"

"Outside Xuande Tower are temples and monasteries everywhere."

"Most of them must be demolished."

"Taiping Xingguo Temple is named after Zhao Guangyi's reign title,"

"I really don't like it,"

"Then they demolished the Taiping Xingguo Temple."

"Buddha's treasures and eminent monks,"

"Move to the Daxiangguo Temple!"

Meng Zhao had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Yes."

These large temples in Tokyo,

It is not only a Buddhist temple and a comprehensive entertainment venue,

They also hosted royal ceremonies, banquets for court officials, and received foreign guests.

Providing accommodation services for scholars taking the imperial examinations, etc.

Many civil officials took the imperial examinations.

They had all stayed at Taiping Xingguo Temple.

A forced demolition here will almost certainly cause a public outcry.

Zhai Ruwen suggested, "Actually, there's no need to demolish the Buddhist halls, monks' quarters, and pagodas."

"After all, it took a lot of manpower and resources to build it."

"If the Marshal wishes to suppress Buddhism,"

"Simply reduce the size of the monks."

"It must be demolished!"

Zhao Yuan insisted: "The monks' quarters can be preserved."

"Sold to merchants for use in inns and restaurants."

"The entire Buddhist temple has been demolished,"

"The temple was also demolished,"

"To be converted into an official residence,"

"Connect with the eight of them!"

In the early Northern Song Dynasty,

Even the prime minister,

They also have to rent their own place to live.

For example, Ouyang Xiu.

The rented room was a dilapidated shack.

It leaks constantly when it rains heavily.

Later, Emperor Shenzong of Song built a number of official residences.

It was built to house eight top-ranking officials.

These official residences were collectively referred to as the "Eight Residences".

The Zoroastrian temple, also known as the Ao Temple, is located between the residences of the Eighth Official and the Taiping Xingguo Temple.

Even the Ministry of Personnel and the Kaifeng Prefecture were caught in the middle.

Demolish Taiping Xingguo Temple and Ao Temple.

It can then connect to the residences of the eight officials.

Forming an official residence area

The Ministry of Works and Kaifeng Prefecture were no longer surrounded by temples.

from now on,

High-ranking officials of the Six Ministries and above,

The whole family must live in the official residence.

They are not allowed to live elsewhere in the city.

To avoid not being able to find someone in a critical moment.

This also prevents important documents from being leaked.

(Emperor Huizong of Song lavishly bestowed luxurious mansions upon officials such as Cai Jing and Wang Fu, who did not reside in their official residences but instead conducted state affairs directly from their private homes.)

The Ministry of Personnel was abolished.

That place will be converted into the offices of the Six Ministries.

Responsible for liaising between the Cabinet and the Six Ministries.

The Qisheng Temple next door still needs to be demolished.

Take the portrait of Zhao Guangyi inside.

And all the statues of gods and Buddhas were removed in one go.

The vacant land after demolition

Merged with the Palace Guard Office

It will be used as the headquarters of the Imperial Guards and the Five Cities Garrison in the future.

Although the capital will definitely have to be moved,

But these official residences were not built for nothing.

In the future, we can sell it to wealthy people in Kaifeng.

Zhao Yuan then said, "Zhaoming Temple must also be demolished."

"It's right next to the Great Xiangguo Temple,"

One is enough.

Why are the two houses next to each other?

"Zhaoming Temple is exceptionally bustling,"

"Sell it to wealthy families to use as shops!"

"Yes,"

Meng Zhao had no choice but to comply, and then asked,

"This thing belongs to Jingling Palace,"

"Should we put the ancestral tablets of my husband and the marshal inside?"