Xiao Tianyang and Xiao He had a very pleasant conversation.
Or rather, their goals had aligned perfectly from the very beginning.
In fact, his requirements for a prime ministerial candidate were very simple.
The other party did not need to possess grand ambitions, nor did they need formidable strength.
The Tianwu Dynasty had only just been founded, with countless matters awaiting attention, and due to his own circumstances, Xiao Tianyang could not remain at court for long periods.
Therefore, the position of prime minister was of crucial importance.
He had been rational from the very beginning. Otherwise, he would not have divided the court into two groups.
The Civil Official Group governed internal affairs and was akin to a scabbard, while the Military Officials Group oversaw external matters and was equivalent to a sharp sword.
When the sword left its scabbard, it struck fear into the hearts of enemies.
When the sword returned to its scabbard, it had to know how to conceal its edge and observe its limits.
The one wielding the sword had to be Xiao Tianyang, while the Civil Official Group's role was to contain it.
Only if they possessed both ability and broad-mindedness could the Military Officials Group remain invincible in its campaigns abroad.
Of course, Xiao Tianyang had also intended to divide and balance them when he split the two groups.
The art of being an emperor was not merely about how formidable one was personally, but about how to make talented people serve one's purposes.
It was impossible for the two groups to have no conflicts.
As long as they did not slander or frame each other, or cross the bottom line, occasional clashes between them were bound to happen.
Moreover, their "disharmony" would put Xiao Tianyang completely at ease.
After all, since ancient