Prime Minister

Chapter 262
Since the snow on the eighth day of the lunar new year, there has been no snow near Bianjing.

The snow was not heavy this time, and there was no snow last year, so that some suburbs of Bianjing experienced a spring drought.

As the emperor, Zhao Zhen couldn't sit still, and went to the Taiyi Palace to pray for rain in person regardless of his old age.

When Zhao Zhen returned to the palace from Taiyi Palace, there was still no sign of rain at all.

You Sijian Zhao Yan knew that the emperor went in to see him after he returned to Luan from Taiyi.

Before entering the palace, Zhao Yan ate some snacks, but looking at the cloudless sky, he also felt that the emperor loves the people like a son. If it does not rain, the people of Song Dynasty will be hungry this year. No wonder the emperor is so worried.

Zhao Bian waited outside the imperial study for a while, and then was ushered in by the servants.

When Zhao Bian walked past the side of the hall, he saw a thick curtain hanging on the outer corridor, blocking the beautiful spring day from outside, but the inside of the hall was illuminated by candles.

Zhao Bian, who has accompanied him for more than 20 years, immediately understood the mood of the emperor. He went to the Taiyi Palace to pray for rain, and he hoped that the dark clouds would immediately cover the spring day, and then it would rain in the sky of Bianjing.

When the servants saw Zhao Yan, they quickly opened the curtains, but they saw two servants in the imperial study, one holding a dust whisk and the other holding a spit box.

Now that the official family is practicing calligraphy, Zhao Bian knows that the calligraphy of the official family is the best in the world, and his Feibai calligraphy can be described as superb.

Zhao Bian thought of the official family he met when he was a Jinshi in the first year of Jingyou. Now more than 20 years have passed, and the official family has grown old from the prime of life to now.

The official finished writing a pair of words and looked at Zhao Yan, who lowered his head.

"Zhao Si is here."

The official said with a smile.

In his heart, Zhao Yan was as famous a minister as Bao Zheng.

This person was born in a lonely and cold family, and served as an admonisher several times. The imperial court used admonisher censors, and they must choose first-rate officials.

Moreover, Zhao Bian did not manage his family property in his life, did not raise singing girls, and helped more than ten brothers' daughters and more than [-] other orphans do dowries, and he usually did things to care for the widows and the poor.Moreover, this person dared to speak out, and had nothing to hide from the king.

More importantly, this person's calligraphy is very good, and the monarch and his ministers have a common language.

"Zhao Si, what do you think of my pair of rulers?"

Zhao Yan walked to Zhao Zhen's side to read the calligraphy, and then said in a low voice: "Official family, Fu Xianggong's mother died of illness."

Zhao Zhen paused, looked at Zhao Bian and sighed, "When did it happen?"

"Just yesterday."

Zhao Zhen nodded in relief.

Fu Bi is now Zhao Wenxiang, so he will resign from office and ask Ding You accordingly.

Zhao Yan said: "In the past, Prime Minister Ding You, the imperial court would order to seize love, but Prime Minister Han has said many times in the court hall that it is not the honor of the imperial court to reinstate a prime minister. This is not for the rich prime minister, as Prime Minister Han has said in the past."

Zhao Zhendao: "Han Qing is a loyal minister, he can say what he wants, and he has no two hearts."

After Zhao Bian said yes, he didn't speak.

Zhao Zhen suddenly said: "Zhao Si, do you think Privy Councilor Zeng is like Zhang Anshi?"

Zhao Yan was taken aback when he heard the words, who is Zhang Anshi?The minister appointed by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to assist the government.

Now that Fu Bi is about to resign and go home in all likelihood, the officials mentioned Zeng Gongliang at this time, and asked him if he was implying something.

Zhao Bian immediately said: "At that time, I was recommended by Privy Zeng to serve as the censor in the palace. It is not easy for me to discuss the merits of Privy Zeng."

Zhao Zhen said: "You've always been outspoken, but it's okay to say it."

Zhao Bian said: "Zhang Anshi is cautious and respectful, and Privy Zeng is also the same."

Zhao Zhen nodded and didn't want to talk about this matter again, so he said instead: "I know, since ancient times, good looks are not easy to find. Like Yan Xiang, Fan Xiang, and Zhang Xiang are easy to get?"

Zhao Bian was taken aback for a moment, it seemed difficult to compare with Yan Shu and Fan Zhongyan in terms of reputation.

But why did the emperor mention him?

Zhao Yan thought that Zhang Dexiang was appointed as a Hanlin scholar to accept the decree. At that time, the emperor was not yet in charge, and the Empress Dowager Liu was in court. One sentence.

When Zhang Dexiang worshiped the prime minister, the emperor personally said to Zhang Dexiang: "The Queen Mother of the Xiangzhe is coming to the court, and the ministers are evil and upright. I know it silently. You have nothing to do with loyalty, and you have never done anything. Today I use you, This is the job."

('Nothing attached to loyalty, and please do something', these words are the key points, and they will be tested after they are circled.)
During the Qingli New Deal, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Fu Bi, Lu Yijian, and Xia Song fought against each other.

As the prime minister, Zhang Dexiang did not suffer from either side, and maintained a neutral position, so he was criticized by "people of insight".Zhang Dexiang didn't say a word, and asked the emperor to resign.

In the end, after Zhang Dexiang became an official, he did not take care of his children and grandchildren. His direct descendants were all mediocre, and his family had no surplus money.

From this, Zhao Yan thought of the officials' appreciation for him and said: "The officials are right."

Zhao Zhendao: "I have been in power for 40 years, and the state affairs are all up to the prime minister. My director only chooses the best and the best for the people of the world. It is like rich ministers, Han ministers, and Zeng Qing. I can recognize them. But after a hundred years , will the descendants of future generations have the knowledge of people?"

Zhao Bian said: "Good instructors know that the grandchildren here have the blessings of their descendants."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "If you can worry about it, you should always worry about it. Officials in the world often remonstrate that there are too many redundant officials. Why do we need to take the imperial examination to obtain scholars? They don't know that I am a reserve talent for my descendants. In today's palace examination, how do I know if there will be 30 or [-] years?" What about the next chancellor?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen said to the servant: "Bring the paper that I have collapsed and show it to Zhao Qing."

Several papers were handed to Zhao Bian.

Zhao Bian immediately cheered up and read them one by one.When he saw the first volume, Zhao Bian couldn't help but gasp?
Zhao Zhen glanced sideways and smiled slightly.

Zhao Yan immediately looked at the front of the paper, but saw that the candidate's name was written on it...had been pasted by a yellow paper.

I don't know if it was posted by the emperor or the examiner.

"Fang Tian equals the tax, this examinee dares to speak up."

Zhao Zhen said: "Do you think this person is well-known?"

Zhao Bian said: "It's not like, it's not difficult to get a high ranking with this talent, and it's not worth taking such a risky move. Besides, it's not good to say that, I may not dare to say that!"

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "I think so too. But Qing has always been discerning, so I still want to take a look through Qing's eyes."

Zhao Yan read it again and again: "This Jin Zairong Fu can be regarded as a national treasure. This article is moving with reasoning and reasoning, and the sentences are eloquent. I congratulate Your Majesty on finding a good minister for the court!"

Zhao Zhen was very happy when he heard the words, but at this moment there was a cough, and the servant hurriedly brought the spit box.

Zhao Zhen pushed it and then said to Zhao Bian: "Writing is used to convey the way, and writing is used to judge people, but you still need to listen to his words and observe his actions."

"The words of Xuanjian Ganjiang really have the sound of golden leather. How to make a good weapon is shaped by the heart of the craftsman? Just like being a minister, this heart is the same as the king's heart."

Zhao Yan got up and said, "Officials, this volume can be used as a provincial dollar."

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "I also agree, but how can I overstep my responsibility for this? The ranking of the provincial test should be determined by the examiner."

Zhao Yan said sincerely: "The official family is really the king of tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)