Prime Minister

Chapter 645

Zhang Yue rode his horse alone on the road in Bianjing, feeling extremely depressed at the moment. A few days ago, he knew that the imperial edict was the time of the spring breeze, but today he offended the officials and Wang Anshi one after another. I blew my heart out.

Zhang Yue sent Tang Jiu away, Zhang Gong and Zhang Gong went back to the house, and they rode a horse and wandered freely in the street alone.At this moment, the cold wind was blowing straight down, which made his head hurt even more, and his cheeks on both sides were flushed as if they were on fire.

Zhang Yue thought to himself, is it necessary for an official to learn from Deng Wan's famous saying, "Let him laugh and scold, and I will be a good official myself"?
Since the officials trust him so much, everything will follow him, why don't you talk too much, and worship the prince smoothly, wouldn't it be good?
Knowing that the officials insist on using troops to Hengshan, why are you so blind to oppose him.

Even if Hengshan was defeated, Han Jiang would be the main punishment, and he would be implicated at most.

It is really not worth losing the favor of officials for this.

Zhang Yue rode his horse and strolled through the streets, but saw a carriage suddenly stop in front of his horse.

"Miss!"

It turned out that Shi Qi Niang saw that Zhang Yue had sent Tang Jiu away alone, and Zhang Gong was wandering outside and would not go home, so she came out to look for him because she was worried.

Seeing Zhang Yue so distressed, Seventeen Niang said: "Officer!"

Zhang Yue got into the carriage, feeling full of grievances at the moment, and then told Shi Qi Niang about the matter.

Seventeen Niang did not speak, but quietly listened to Zhang Yue's words.

Zhang Yue held Shi Qi Niang's hand and said: "...I am no longer a lowly official, and I have also suddenly obtained the position of giving up."

"It's not because of the rich salary of the high-ranking officials, so I bowed down for these five buckets of rice. It's just that in the past, I had kindness to the first emperor, and I contradicted me, but today the officials have kindness to me, and they have always trusted me. I am so face-to-face Turning against him is no different from a white-eyed wolf."

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After a pause, he asked, "Lady, what do you think I should do?"

Seventeen Niang said: "The officials have already made a decision, so why should I say more? You also know that it is up to you to make decisions about major matters at home and abroad."

Zhang Yue nodded.

Seventeen Niang said with a smile: "Officer, at this moment, Qingfenglou's new wine is supposed to be served, you can go with me!"

Zhang Yue accompanied Shi Qiniang to buy Qingfenglou new wine and returned to the mansion, then went into the study.

Mother Chen said: "Mistress, the crabs have been steamed, can I call you Master..."

Seventeen Niang said: "I'll bring it in myself!"

Mother Chen persuaded: "But mistress, you just got pregnant..."

Seventeen Niang said with a smile: "There are a few things that don't interfere, you all don't go to the study to disturb the master."

Mother Chen said: "Yes, mistress."

Mother Chen followed Shi Qiniang's gaze.

The autumn wind is blowing at night, and under the lights, Zhang Yue is already writing on the desk, with a resolute look on his face.

The kitchen cooked the new pincers in autumn, Shi Qi Niang paired them with ginger vinegar sauce and a jug of new wine, and brought them to Zhang Yue's study in person.

Shi Qiniang saw that Zhang Yue was concentrating on writing Zhazi.

Zhang Yue once told Shi Qi Niang that a pen is a sword, and an article is an armor. Scholars fighting in the court are like generals fighting in the battlefield.

This is where scholars live and die.

Zhang Yue is now in the two systems, and the ministers of the two systems have one power, that is, they can write zhazi.Zhazi is a special performance. It does not need to go through the second government, but it is directly shown to the officials. It belongs to the private conversation between the ministers and the officials.

At this moment, Zhang Yue didn't realize that Shi Qi Niang entered the room.

Seventeen Niang put the wine crab on Zhang Yue's desk, and quietly backed out.

Looking up at night in Bianjing, there are many stars, the dead branches with fallen leaves paint the night sky, the lights in the house are still bright, and the shadow of a man writing quickly is outlined on the window paper.

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"A person who is a minister must have a place of responsibility, and he can live in a temple. A person who makes a patent is a celebrity in the pavilion, an example of a scholar..."

"I haven't personally experienced the place. I have not been promoted by His Majesty. I am still in the mountains and forests, dying with the grass and trees. I can only repay Your Majesty's kindness... I came from a humble background, and my knowledge cannot be far-reaching. It is not enough to help you." Praise the left and right, but the position is, so bluntly admonish...

The official read Bi Zhangyue's memorial, his eyes were slightly moist and he said: "Zhang Qing is loyal to me..."

Zhang Yue expressed his sincerity, and not only once again stated his intention to use the army to fight Hehuang, but also opposed the proposal of seizing Hengshan head-on, thinking that it was too urgent.

At this point in the words, the officials also reflected that their words were too aggressive yesterday, and Zhang and Zhang lost their temper even more.However, the officials were moved because they were moved, and they still felt a little angry that Zhang Yue opposed him to send troops to Hengshan again.

It is certain that no matter who persuades him, he will not be able to shake his determination to use his troops to cross the mountain and complete his achievements in one battle.

At this time Wang Anshi came to see him.

The officials sat opposite Wang Anshi.

The official showed Zhang Yue's Zhazi to Wang Anshi, and Wang Anshi said to the official after reading it: "Your Majesty, I also have a Zhazi from Zhang Yue to report to Your Majesty."

Wang Anshi originally carried this letter with him, and presented it to the official.He didn't know before that there was a serious disagreement between Zhang Yue and the official Yin Hehuang and Hengshan Raiders.

The officials read Wang Anshi's letter and said: "The Taixue openly opposed the new law, and this student's sarcasm was regarded as the highest."

Wang Anshi said: "This Su Jia is the son of Su Song, a former housekeeper."

The official asked: "Zhang Yue is in charge of Gou Taixue, does he know or not?"

Wang Anshi said: "It is expected that I don't know, but I cannot escape the blame."

The official thought for a while and said: "Now I need to focus on the affairs of Xixia, the major affairs of the country, and sacrifice to Rong."

Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty should make this decision. As for the use of troops in the northwest, I think the way to use troops is strange and right. Seizing Hengshan can be right, and taking back Hehuang can be deputy."

In this time and space, although Wang Shao switched to Han Jiang's tent, Wang Anshi still maintained a supportive attitude towards Hehuang's use of troops.

The official nodded and said, "But now the Privy Council opposes my use of troops."

Wang Anshi said: "Those who oppose are not necessarily villains, like Sima Guang and Lu Gong's works are all gentlemen. But the harm of a gentleman is sometimes greater than that of a villain. This is because of academic injustice."

"Since His Majesty has made a decision in his heart, if the discussion doesn't agree, let's go."

"The so-called Ming Lord has his own judgment, and the court must have laws, but it is not enough to rule, and there is no way to follow the law. I think that your majesty has been too lenient in the past."

After hearing Wang Anshi's words, the officials took it very seriously. Sima Guang, Lu Gongzhu and Wang Anshi were all good friends, but because they opposed the reform, they left one after another.Then for Zhang Yue who opposed the use of troops to Hengshan, the officials also felt that they had to be reprimanded and let him know how to measure.

Wang Anshi's words also made the officials reflect on whether they were too lenient to those close to them.

The official nodded and said: "What you said is the best, so the matter of Taixue should be dealt with by Wei Qing."

Wang Anshi knew about the matter of Taixue. The officials had an agreement with him before. It was his intention that Zhang Yue take care of the Taixue. Wang Anshi took care of himself.

Wang Anshi is a smart person, and he just concentrates on doing things on weekdays, and doesn't bother to figure out other people's thoughts.But Wang Anshi understood the official family carefully, and he immediately caught the unspoken thoughts of the official family.

When Wang Anshi left Chongzheng Hall, he thought for a while and asked Yuan Suidao, "Where is Mr. Han?"

"He has something to go out, but he said he will return to Zhongshu in an hour."

Wang Anshi nodded and said, "In that case, let Zhang Yuezhi meet me in Zhongshu in an hour."

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Zhang Yue didn't get any reply from the officials after going up to Shu, so he planned to make a speech in the hall today to explain clearly what he meant.When he came to Hemen and wanted to meet the emperor in person, a Zhongshu official was waiting here.

The other party saluted Xiang Zhangyue and said: "Zhang Sheren, Wang Xianggong has something to summon."

Zhang Yue asked, "I don't know what happened?"

But when he saw the other party, he said, "You will know when you leave."

Zhang Yue was puzzled, and followed the other party to Zhongshu later.

Wang Anshi and Han Jiang were both in the hall, with Zeng Bu, Deng Wan and Li Chengzhi beside them.

This was the first time Zhang Yue met Deng Wan.

Deng Wan also rose to power by praising Wang Anshi and the new law.

When Deng Wan confronted Jun Zhao, the official asked, "Do you know Wang Anshi, Lu Huiqing?"

Deng Wan said she didn't know her.

The officials thought you didn't know each other, and even praised Wang Anshi.The official told him: "Wang Anshi, the ancients today, Lu Huiqing is a sage."

When Deng Wan went to see Wang Anshi after seeing the official family, she was very cordial, as if the two had been dating for a long time.Now Deng Wan was promoted by Wang Anshi to serve as Jianzheng Zhongshu Kongmu Fang.

Wang Anshi handed Zhang Yue a volume and said: "This is Su Jia's strategy in the Guozijian, discussing the gains and losses of current affairs. In it, Jiao Qianzhi and Wang Ruyi are regarded as the top class, and Liang Shimeng, Yan Fu, and Lu Tong are directly talking about it. People are defined as inferior."

"How can you tolerate this when you supervise the hook for the son of the country?"

Zhang Yue read Su Jia's paper, but saw that the top blatantly criticized the government, and then several examiners made comments below.

Zhang Yue thought to himself, this Su Jia is so courageous, but the other party is Su Song's son, so it is understandable to be unfair about his father's demotion.

Zhang Yue said: "This Su Jia official knows a little bit, it seems to be the son of Su Zirong, a former housekeeper."

Deng Wan said: "How is Su Jia's writing? You can leave it alone, Mr. Xiang, but I really don't understand the direct comments of several people. There is something wrong with this topic. It can be said that it has evil intentions, and its intentions are to be punished!"

Wang Anshi said: "When Duzhi was in charge of Gou Taixue, I told you that in today's world, there are few talents, and their academics are different. One person has one righteousness, and ten people have ten righteousness. If the court wants to do something, it will disagree. One after another, I will not listen! Therefore, I have the same morals as Yan."

"If there is no clear way to teach and establish the way, there will be traitors who want to learn chaos. If the Taixue does not set the scholars with one morality, how can they reward talents?"

Wang Anshi made a long speech, while Han Jiang was worried about Zhang Yue's displeasure, and said, "Master, you know that you have made a patent a few days ago, and you can't take charge of Gou Taixue, so you don't mean to lower your responsibility. Just listen to it."

Zhang Yue thought in his heart, saying that he didn't lower his responsibility, but he didn't mean to blame you.

Zhang Yue said: "Sister, the lower officials will find out the cause of this matter, and then give an explanation to Mr. Xiang. If there is a fault, the lower officials will punish it."

Wang Anshi said: "No need, I'm afraid it will be embarrassing for you to deal with it. I have decided to dismiss these five straight speakers together!"

Zhang Yue was taken aback.

Deng Wan said: "That's right, there is also Su Jia, Su Ying should be dismissed from the school and expelled from the Taixue!"

Zhang Yue took a look at Deng Wan, who was always supporting Wang Anshi.

In the officialdom, there are such people who are unconditionally obedient and have no conscience or opinions of their own.

There are many people like Deng Wan, and Zhang Yue also feels that it doesn't matter, people in the world either live a noble life or live a secular life, these are irrelevant.

But Deng Wan flattered Wang Anshi and he flattered him, but what would I do if he provoked me.

Zhang Yue didn't even look at Deng Wan, and said: "Sir, please think again, Liang Shimeng, Yan Fu, and Lu Tong are just commenting, why should they be expelled together, and there is no violation of taboos in Su Yun's article. Why do you have to get involved for no reason?"

Zhang Yue was already very restrained, but Wang Anshi was very displeased when he heard the word 'Zhulian', and his expression was palpable.

Deng Wan echoed Wang Anshi's intentions and said, "Although Su Yu didn't have any outstanding achievements, he was united as a brother. How could he not know what his brother meant? He didn't dissuade him. To put it bluntly, it is classified as inferior, and if it is inferior, it is still inferior... If it is inferior, it is a crime!"

"The one who waits is guilty!" Hearing this, Zhang Yue couldn't bear it, pointed at Deng Wan and cursed: "I'm talking to my husband, how can there be room for thieves and birds to intervene? Believe it or not, I'll tear it up." mouth!"

As soon as Zhang Yue said this, all the officials in the room were shocked.

A majestic patent is actually in Zhongshu Province, where the prime minister's office breathes fragrance!

"you……"

Deng Wan blushed.

Zhang Yue glared at Deng Wan coldly, and said two words in the back of his mouth with his hands behind his back: 'little man'!
Seeing Zhang Yue's contemptuous expression, Deng Wan exploded with rage on the spot.

And Wang Anshi's face turned blue, and Zhang Yue pointed at Deng Wan and scolded him in the Zhongshu Province, which was almost the same as pointing at him and scolding him.

Seeing that Zhang Yue and Deng Wan were about to quarrel in Zhongshu, Han Jiang pulled Zhang Yue out immediately.

Of course Zhang Yue wanted to sell Han Jiang's face, but before leaving the house, he said to Wang Anshi: "All the faults in the matter of Taixue are due to the ineffectiveness of the subordinate officials in carrying out their duties, and the ineffectiveness of their responsibilities. It is quite inconvenient to say that the new law is inconvenient, and the responsibility for all this lies with the lower officials, not others, and please ask the gentleman to punish the lower officials at will!"

Walking out of the door, Han Jiang said to Zhang Yue: "Why bother with Deng Wan, now that the Northwest is going to use troops, I have volunteered, you just go with me, get out of the court, so as not to conflict with Jiefu in the court. Today's quarrel is really unnecessary, and it will give people the truth."

Zhang Yue said: "The students of Taixue and the direct lecturers all trust me deeply. I really can't shirk my responsibility for this matter!"

Han Jiang sighed and said: "Everyone knows that this matter has nothing to do with you, but you took all the faults on yourself. Why bother?"

Zhang Yue said with a wry smile: "But please feel at ease."

And Deng Wan in Zhongshu complained to Wang Anshi: "Master, Zhang Sheren has been in charge of Taixue for more than a year. He has been busy printing books and building large-scale construction projects every day. How can he take what Mr. Zhang told him to the bottom of his heart?"

Wang Anshi is also very clear about Deng Wan's character, but there are too many people who oppose the new law now, so he has to use such a villain.

Facing Deng Wan's words, Wang Anshi had no words. He neither agreed nor opposed.

After meeting the officials, he summoned Zhang Yue to Zhongshu this time, with the intention of reprimanding him to settle the matter.

Wang Anshi's own view of Zhang Yue is that he is a great talent, but he is just greedy for ease and unwilling to go to other places to take up the post.

As for the meaning of the official, he still trusts and reuses Zhang Yue, so he doesn't want to take heavy responsibility.If Zhang Yue is willing to be reprimanded by him in class, then this matter will be exposed.

For this reason, he also specially asked Han Jiang to come here to sit in the township, in case Zhang refused to accept it, he could make a difference.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yue was not convinced at all, and even quarreled with Deng Wan in the hall. Fortunately, Han Jiang pulled Zhang Yue out in the end, otherwise the situation would be difficult to deal with.

Now that the chapter is more open to this, this matter can't be settled like this.

Wang Anshi is a man of strong nature, and he will never allow any officials to challenge his authority, and he can deny it to his relatives.

He thought about it for a while and wanted to go to the official's house, but when he walked out, he remembered that it would be bad to bother him after seeing him just now, so he wrote a letter to the official's house instead.

Zha Zili told the officials about Zhang Yue's criticism of Zhang Yue's attitude towards the matter of Taixue this time.

It is said that Zhang Yuemu has no prime minister, no dignity of a minister of imperial edicts, and in the important place of the second government, he actually scolds people like a hooligan.

Moreover, there is no reflection on Taixue's criticism of the new law.

But later Wang Anshi changed the subject and said in Zhazi that Zhang Yue is not only different from Su Jia, Su Shi, Yan Fu, but also different from Sima Guang, Lu Gongzhu and others.Zhang Yue agreed with the new law and made contributions to the new law. The minister thought that his opposition was just a disagreement on the young crop law of the new law and the rectification of Taixue.

Like Sima Guang, it’s fine for Duke Lu to be demoted to another office, but Zhang Yue is different. His Majesty will still use this person in the future. In the future, when the minister is accused by Wan Fu or there is any accident, he still wants this person to help the world and assist His Majesty in handling the government affairs.

When Wang Anshi wrote this, he thought that he would not be in court one day after a few years. If Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu were not successful, it would be fine for Zhang Yue to preside over the overall situation.

And like Sima Guang, Lu Gong wrote to Lu Huiqing, Zeng Bu and the others were not convinced, but they were submissive to Zhang Yue. This is what Lu and Zeng did not have.

When it comes to a person who is talented and famous, who can even balance the situation in the court, and can also bridge the gap between the reform and the officials who oppose the reform, Wang Anshi believes that there is no such person who can do this at present.

On the next day, Zhang Yue went up to take responsibility, and took all the faults of being too inconvenient to learn the words and new laws on himself, saying that he was not strict in governance, so that he had such a past, and asked His Majesty to allow him to dismiss him from all assignments and positions.

Zhang Yue left his post and went home to stand by after being dismissed.

The next day, the official asked Wang Anshi, "Zhang Yue asked himself to be dismissed, how can we be better?"

Wang Anshi replied: "Your Majesty can decree to take away Zhang Yue's three posts (this official is demoted to three ranks, that is, I am demoted from the doctor of the Ministry of Rites to the right secretary), and he will be relieved of the post of Guan Gou Guozijian, but he will retain the post of Zhi Zhigao." The post of the library is waiting for the restoration."

The official heard the words: "Good! Give Zhang Yue a lesson, and there is no need to take responsibility."

"The matter of Taixue, I don't think it has anything to do with Zhang Yue. At that time, I gave him the order to know the imperial edict, and he had no time to take care of it. I was also at fault in this matter. I insisted on letting Zhang Yue take care of Gou. Guozijian."

The officials felt quite remorseful.

(End of this chapter)