Prime Minister

Chapter 379

After Zhang Yue returned home, Mother Chen served tea soup and cooked hot soup for bathing.Zhang Yue drank tea to cushion his stomach and went to take a bath.

After rubbing a load of old mud, Zhang Yue changed into clean clothes. His whole body was immediately refreshed, sweeping away the suffocation trapped in the palace for three days.

The meals at home are ready, and Zhang Yue sees that they are all his favorite food on weekdays.

Zhang Shi wanted to ask, but Zhang Yue said first: "Brother and sister-in-law, I know you all want to ask me what happened to me in the palace these few days, please forgive me for not being able to tell."

After hearing this, Zhang Shiyu was already prepared and said: "Third brother (uncle) is a man of propriety, we just eat and eat without asking."

Everyone talked for a while, Zhang Yue and Shi Qi Niang went back indoors after dinner.

Zhang Yueping retreated from Mother Chen and the other female envoys, then grabbed Shi Qiniang's hand and said, "Lady, there is no outsider here, you should tell me the truth!"

Seventeen Niang said: "Actually, I don't want to hide the truth, but Mr. Zhou Dalang's identity is too sensitive... If you know his identity, it will be bad for you. You will lose the relationship between husband and student."

"What is his identity?"

Seventeen Niang said: "He is Zhao Zhongzhen, the eldest son of the thirteenth regiment of Prince Pu's Mansion."

Zhang Yue was surprised and said: "It's the clan! You also know that as a civil servant, I can't easily make friends with the clan. If you report to the Imperial City Secretary that His Majesty knows, then I... wait for the thirteenth regiment training, is this the adopted son of the official family? "

Seventeen Niang nodded and said, "Exactly."

Zhang Yue immediately figured out the situation. The thirteenth regiment was trained by Zhao Zongshi. He was the No. 13 son of King Pu.
Wait, Emperor Yingzong's eldest son, isn't that Emperor Shenzong?
Zhang Yue felt how lucky he was to accept the future Emperor Shenzong as a student?
Seventeen Niang saw that Zhang Yue's expression was uncertain, so she said: "I know that if the officials know his identity, they will not accept him as a disciple, but they have come to the door, if they refuse, it is not because they have offended them for nothing. Once the thirteen regiments will rule the world in the future, then this..."

Zhang Yue said in relief: "Yes, yes, so the lady only needs to be a husband, so it's just not far or near."

Seventeen Niang said: "Yes, I think so too, but I have another idea. Now he is not a prince. If one day he really ascends the throne, then the official is his teacher. Not beautiful. A ruler and his ministers are the ruler and his ministers if they are accompanied by a teacher. It is easy for an ordinary emperor to say, but if the emperor is like Qin Huang and Han Wu, how can he allow his current ministers to be his former teachers?"

Zhang Yue said: "Not bad, not bad."

What Seventeen Niang said is right, it is fun to train the emperor, but what happens after the training?Have you read Xun Qin Ji, how did Qin Shihuang treat Xiang Shaolong?

Although judging from the respectful respect that Emperor Shenzong had for Wang Anshi in history, the risk does not seem to be great, but it is better not to take the risk lightly.

Zhang Yue said: "Fortunately, my lady has thought about it for me. Then I will call him Mr. Zhou Dalang in the future, but why did he want to worship under my sect? This Cheng Langzhong actually lied for him."

Seventeen Niang said: "Officer, I don't know about this, but I am a little worried after you are the official of Jingyan now. I am afraid that you will be involved in the establishment of the reserve."

Zhang Yue said: "The lady is right. I think the apprenticeship is the purpose of the Thirteenth Regiment's practice, and today's report is a kindness."

Seventeen Niang said: "That's what I mean. In the future, the officials should stay away from Mr. Zhou Dalang. We don't want to get involved in the affairs of the palace."

"Don't worry, lady. I'll save it. Now that I'm serving the Sutra banquet, I can't teach calligraphy often, so I just postponed this job."

Seventeen Niang said: "The officials are pushing it now, doesn't it seem that I am already suspicious?"

"What does that lady mean?"

Seventeen Niang said: "Since that's the case, the play will continue. The officials can say that they are busy and let Xi'er teach it. After all, Xi'er was also taught by Mr. Boyi. I hit it off with Mr. Zhou Dalang very much."

Zhang Yue was overjoyed from the bottom of his heart that Zhang Qiu had found a sympathetic relationship with the future emperor. It seems that our Zhang family is bound to prosper.

Zhang Yue said: "Since it's the children's business, let them go. I think Xi'er is very lucky. If he is an official, his official career will be more comfortable than me and his second uncle."

While Zhang Yue and Shi Qi Niang were talking, they heard a knock on the door. Mother Chen entered the room and said, "Qi report to the mistress of the lord, Han Xianggong's mansion sent a car and horse to ask the lord to stay overnight at the house." .”

Why did Han Qi send a carriage to let him go to the mansion overnight?
"Officer, it's so late..." Seventeen Niang also said with concern.

Zhang Yue didn't come back for several days, and Shi Qi Niang just left today if she didn't want to.

Zhang Yue said: "Since Mr. Han let me go out of the palace today, he definitely has no other intentions. You don't have to wait for me, just go to bed first. I will come back after a visit."

Seventeen Niang reluctantly nodded her head, pretending to have nothing to do, and said: "I will change your clothes, officer."

Zhang Yue nodded, and waited for Seventeen Niang to change into her official robe and said: "My lady, I will go back as soon as I go, don't worry."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Yue walked out of the house, but saw a carriage with Hanzi wind lanterns parked in front of Zhang's mansion.

A cadre of the Han family was waiting in front of the door, and greeted him with a smile: "Come on, Xueshi Zhang, please!"

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Why did Mr. Han invite you suddenly? It's already nighttime, isn't it?"

Gan Ban said with a smile: "My lord summons a scholar to discuss important matters. As for whether it is too late, my lord is busy with state affairs and takes care of all kinds of opportunities every day. It is never too late. So why not a bachelor?"

Zhang Yue said: "You are really good at talking, so I will go with you."

Immediately, the two of them went to Han Qi's mansion in Xuanhuafang in a carriage.

Zhang Yue went unimpeded along the way until Han Qi's study.

But seeing Han Qi reading the official document under the lamp, he put down the pen in his hand after seeing Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "I didn't disturb my family when I came so late."

Zhang Yue saluted and said: "My husband discusses important matters, and family members can understand."

"That's fine."

Han Qi laughed.

It seems that when they met in the private residence, Han Qi was not as stern as usual in the political affairs hall, but acted like a first-class easy-going person.At this time, Zhang Yue never saw it on weekdays.

"Sit down!"

"Thank you, sir."

Han Qi also sat on the chair and said: "It's late at night, so I won't go around the corner anymore, can you take Du Zhi as a confidant and say a few words from the bottom of your heart."

Zhang Yue said: "Please tell me as much as you want."

Han Qi twirled his beard and said, "Master Zhang, do you know why the officials appointed you to attend the Sutra banquet this time?"

"The lower officials don't know, please let me know."

Han Qi said: "You may have guessed it too. Nowadays, there are old people inside and outside the palace, and most of the officials don't believe it. But you are the only one hand-picked by the officials, and you come from a poor family. Therefore, the officials make an exception and select you from among the humble officials." When you enter the palace, you have a trustworthy courtier by your side when you are dealing with sudden changes."

Of course Zhang Yue understood.

Why do many emperors like to promote some young people with no background and foundation to their side when they are old?Zhang Yue thought of Wu Zetian's use of facial hair to check and balance the old officials.

But the more favors you get now, it will not be a good thing for the new king to ascend the throne in the future.

Zhang Yue hurriedly said: "Although the official is close to His Majesty, he also respects the Prime Minister."

Han Qi said: "That's not the old man Du Zhi's intention, anyway, do you know what your duty is?"

"It's about coping with upheaval."

Han Qi said appreciatively: "That's right, the officials now need trustworthy people around them to deal with the upheaval. What you said in the Erying Pavilion today, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported it to the officials, and the officials praised you for your insight, And loyal."

Zhang Yue was overjoyed when he heard the words, but then the joy faded away.It doesn't matter if I get appreciation again, after all, the official family is running out of time.

Han Qi said: "Nowadays the reserve position in the court is still undecided, the East Palace is empty, and there are changes in state affairs. You should know the folk rumors. When the Taizu passed away, it was clearly declared to be the King of Qin, but it was Emperor Taizong who finally arrived, so there are always rumors and rumors in the public. Constantly. But that's all, I'm most afraid that someone will take the opportunity to seize power and cause chaos."

"It's like we all used to call names at the Donghua Gate. As civil servants, we are usually superior to others, and treat military officials like lackeys. If there is a sudden change, a pawn with a gun can scold and insult you in front of you."

Zhang Yuedao: "Xianggong is right, so the imperial court set up the Privy Council to control military power."

Han Qi said: "Don't count too much on the Privy Council. Otherwise, since Houliang, civil servants have been in charge of the Privy Council. Why is there still a yellow robe? When the official's family was seriously ill, did Wang Su, the governor of Kaifeng, report that the imperial army, the capital of Yuhou, wanted to rebel?"

Zhang Yue said: "I've heard about this. At that time, Mr. Wen asked Xu Huaide, the commander in front of the palace, to inquire. Fortunately, Mr. Wen stabilized the situation and resolved the crisis."

Han Qi laughed when he heard the words: "What's keeping the overall situation stable? It's just pretending not to know and calming things down. He also killed the person who came to report the news, and didn't pursue it afterwards. Fortunately, the official recovered from his illness, otherwise I'm afraid it will change."

"It's okay to be peaceful and prosperous on weekdays. If the dynasty changes, even a pawn may dream of the emperor in the middle of the night."

Zhang Yue persuaded: "What Xianggong said is very true, but we still need to work together when encountering this matter. As long as the two governments can work together and unite the officials, we will not be afraid of any disturbances."

Han Qi laughed suddenly when he heard the words, Zhang Yue was startled and didn't know what the other party meant, so he had to stand with his head bowed.

Han Qi said: "Zhang Duzhi, Zhang Duzhi, you have finally spoken to this old man from the bottom of your heart today."

"I don't understand, I don't know what the gentleman means?"

Han Qi said in a deep voice: "Duzhi, are you trying to persuade the old man to delegate authority? It seems that this is exactly what the old man expected."

Zhang Yue said in his heart, really don't play tricks in front of big shots.He tried his best to keep calm and said, "No, Mr. Han misunderstood, the lower official didn't mean that."

Han Qi smiled and said: "You don't have to hide it from me. I know that the old man's promotion of power and demonstrations for the post of prime minister has attracted many people's hatred. Isn't that why Wang Jiefu opposed me? You think so too, but it's okay if you don't understand. , you will know when you sit in the old man's seat in the future."

Zhang Yue's heart moved when he heard the words.

But Han Qi said seriously: "You let me delegate power, but when the country is in turmoil, you are afraid of being on the cusp and avoiding things. If a group of people with evil intentions take the opportunity to get involved in power, it will be the misfortune of the country. How can this old man Give up power to others because of mere ridicule?"

(End of this chapter)