Prime Minister

Chapter 381
The establishment of the reserve has been carried out by ministers of the DPRK and China for many years.

When Sima Guang was sentenced to Bingzhou, he proposed to build a reserve many times.Some people do it for the country and the country, and some do it for the merits of making policies, but most of them do it for both.

If the establishment of the reserve is successful, this is the biggest piece of fat. How can Zhang Yue get his hands on it just after entering the sutra feast?

Therefore, Zhang Yue's sentence "the minister attached to him" not only left a prudent and reliable image for the emperor, but at the same time he could not be in the light of Sima Guang.

Remember not to want the achievements that are not your own, otherwise it will be a catastrophe.

Besides, this proposal was brought up by Sima Guang, and Zhang Yue just happened to coincide with this meeting when he came to preside over it.

But the official said: "When Zhen Jingyan fainted, you said that the prime minister needs to see the face of the sky in person. I thought it was true, and I should not listen to the hearsay of the court man. It is really insightful. Why are you so cautious now?"

Sima Guang glanced at Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue said heartily, this is what the emperor must say himself.

Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, I think what Bachelor Sima said is reasonable. It is true that Xiao Zong's entry into Da Zong is a folk family law, but the matter of the state system is a big one. Your Majesty should first discuss it with the Prime Minister of Zhongshu. "

Sima Guang nodded slightly.

The meaning of Zhang Yue's words was that he was negotiating with Zhongshu, and it seemed that he was considering it for the officials, and he didn't have the slightest intention that the courtier Chao Yue wanted to make decisions for the emperor.

On the contrary, if Zhang Yuezhen said something to support Sima Guang's opinion, the officials would be more worried, which would be counterproductive.

The intention of Han Qi and other prime ministers in Zhongshu is not to establish a reserve early, and there is absolutely no reason to object.At the same time, the credit for making the policy was pushed to Zhongshu, so that once the reserve was established, neither Zhongshu nor the new king would forget the credit of Zhang Yue.

The official nodded and said: "This is a prudent opinion. The selection of the heir to be the heir of the emperor has been done since ancient times. Then the two families should go to Xiaoyu Zhongshu."

Zhang Yue was about to agree, but Sima Guang refused, saying, "Your Majesty, please describe yourself as the Prime Minister of Zhongshu, I dare not do it for you."

Zhang Yue admired Sima Guang after listening to it, and it was a coincidence that he answered just now, but Sima Guang was better than himself.

You really deserve to be a master who wrote a comprehensive guide to capital governance.

There is really no rush to persuade the emperor to build a reserve.In fact, this is the same as chasing a girl and talking about the heat. You have to go to the last step. Instead, tell the girl, you should think about it again, as if you are thinking about others for life.

Before Fan Zhen, Tang Jie, and Bao Zheng failed to persuade them to establish a reserve, it was because they were too urgent.Could it be that Sima Guang really got things done this time?
After Sima Guang finished this sentence, he walked out of Erying Pavilion together with Zhang Yue.Zhang Yue felt somewhat afraid of Sima Guang for some reason.

In terms of talent, Wang Anshi is better than Sima Guang, but in terms of the level of political struggle, Wang Anshi is by no means Sima Guang's opponent.

Sima Guang said: "Du Zhi, what do you think of His Majesty's intentions?"

Zhang Yue said: "It's not firm, it's between permission and non-permission."

Sima Guang said: "This matter cannot be rushed. Let's go to Zhongshu to report to the order first. Remember not to reveal a single word about the establishment of the reserve."

Zhang Yue said: "Your officer will remember."

Then Zhang Yue and Sima Guang came to the political affairs hall together. After the banquet, they reported to Prime Minister Zhongshu what they said to the emperor at the banquet. This is a common practice.

Zhao Gai is not in Zhongshu today, Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu are dealing with government affairs as usual, they met Zhang Yue, Sima Guang entered, the three chief executives and more than a dozen Zhongshu subordinates waiting for orders were as usual like that.

Little did he realize that this was a different day than usual.

Han Qi put down the memorial and turned to Sima Guang, Zhang Yue asked, "How does Your Majesty look at today's Sutra feast?"

Sima Guang said: "Your Majesty is still in good spirits. After discussing for half an hour, there is no sign of shortness of breath. Today, at the banquet, His Majesty asked me about Jianghuai salt, and I and Zhang Xueshi answered according to the rules. Your Majesty asked Zhongshu to take the matter." Make a statement."

Han Qi said to Zeng Gongliang: "If Lu Shihong is the third division of salt and iron division, you can ask him to write a report to Zhongzhong first, and let him follow Cai Ting's strategy of salt management in Jiangxi."

Zeng Gong nodded and summoned a small official to do it.

Han Qi picked up the official document and asked Sima Guang seemingly casually, "What else does the sage have to say?"

After Han Qi finished speaking, Sima Guang didn't answer immediately, so he couldn't help looking up at him.Han Qi put down the official document and re-examined Sima Guang and Zhang Yue.

Sima Guang's qualifications are high, so it is impossible for Zhang Yue to be the first to answer, and the establishment of the reserve is indeed the credit of Sima Guang, and he is only a part of Sima Guang's credit.

Han Qi signaled the left and right to step back first, Sima Guang thought about his words and said: "Your Majesty also told me and Zhang Xueshi about the great plan of the ancestral temple."

Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu slightly adjusted their sitting postures, and the atmosphere suddenly froze.

Han Qi thought for a while, and signaled Zhang Yue and Sima Guang to leave first.

Sima Guang and Zhang Yue arrived at the hall, but saw Lixing Chen Zhu, the censor, waiting here, waiting for the Prime Minister Zhongshu to meet him.

When Zhang Yue saw Chen Zhu, he immediately saluted.

Both he and Sima Guang were the examiners of his own township examination. Chen Xiang dragged himself through his back door at the beginning. Later, although the two did not communicate publicly to avoid suspicion, the other party still treated Zhang Yue like a nephew.

Chen Zhu smiled and said, "It's Junshi and Duzhi."

Sima Guang looked dignified, nodded slightly and left, Zhang Yue talked to Chen Zhu for a few words before following Sima Guang.

Chen Zhu seemed to have a premonition that something had happened and looked back. At this time, the hall official went down to invite Chen Zhu into the hall to meet the Prime Minister of Zhongshu.

Zhang Yue and Sima Guang returned to the secret pavilion and sat down in Zhilu, when Chen Zhu suddenly visited.

Sima Guang looked at Chen Zhu and asked, "Si Dao, why did you go to the Political Affairs Hall today?"

Chen Zhu said: "Today I went to the Political Affairs Hall to discuss the Jiqiu Great Sacrifice Hall. Han Gong took the Taiwei, and Mingzhu was the supervisor."

It turned out to be a big ceremony in Mingtang.

Chen Zhu said: "After discussing the etiquette of Mingtang with me, Mr. Han calmly talked to me. I have heard that Junshi and I are good to each other. Only when you save the truth is it possible to suggest that the government should establish an heir."

"Han Gong said that he appreciates you very much. Can you send the words of Jianbai to Zhongshu first? If the two of you want to make such an argument, you have nothing to say. You should understand the stakes here. It is not his intention that I come here. , but Han Gong ordered me to convey this intention."

Zhang Yue's heart opened up after hearing this, and it really was Han Qi's style of acting.

What does it mean to say this without saying anything?That is, you Zhang Yue and Sima Guang said that you must go through the Zhongshu first, and you can't speak to the officials on your own.

Han Qi needed the credit for making a decision, and asked Sima Guang and Zhang Yue to give him the credit.

The meaning of the warning is obvious.It is inappropriate for you little ministers to take away such great achievements. The credit for establishing the reserve must be attributed to Zhongshu's family.

Zhang Yue thought to himself, he and Sima Guang didn't mean to monopolize the contribution of this decision.

If such a great contribution was shared between himself and Sima Guang, an official of Sima Guang's level would not be able to afford it, let alone Zhang Yue?
Therefore, the right way to do it should go to Prime Minister Zhongshu, Han Qi and others eat the fattest meat, and Sima Guang follows behind to eat bones. Not bad.

If they don't know their position in it, Han Qi and others will definitely not tolerate Sima Guang, and they will not tolerate themselves.Therefore, it is natural that the Ministry of Zhongshu completed the final blow, otherwise Zhang Yue would not have said in front of the emperor that he would discuss with the prime minister of Zhongshu, and Sima Guang would have said that the emperor himself was in Zhongshu.

But Han Qi asked Chen Zhu to take the lead, telling Sima Guang plainly, Zhang Yue and Zhang Yue, you must give the credit to Zhongshu.

This style of acting is really Han Qi.

Zhang Yue didn't say a word, anyway, he followed Sima Guang's lead in this matter.

Will Sima Guang explain that he and Zhang Yue have already said what they said about themselves in front of the officials?
Both Zhang Yue and Chen Zhu waited for Sima Guang to say something, but Sima Guang didn't say a word, and kept silent.Zhang Yue can understand how the emperor and his ministers discussed the important affairs of the country, how could it be leaked out?

Seeing Sima Guang like this, Chen Zhu felt bored and got up and said, "I'll take my leave first."

Zhang Yue saw that Sima Guang didn't say anything, so he said: "Scholar Sima, let me send Mr. Chen out!"

Sima Guang is a gentleman without saying it, he wants to erect a signboard, but he can't do it himself, he had a secret agreement with Han Qi in advance.

Sima Guang nodded silently, and Zhang Yue immediately caught up with Chen Zhu.

Seeing Zhang Yue chasing after him, Chen Zhu smiled and said, "Come on."

Standing by the door, Zhang Yue said in a voice that Chen Zhu and Sima Guang could hear: "In the Youying Pavilion today, we have spoken to His Majesty in such a way, I really dare not tell it, otherwise it would be leaking the forbidden secret discussion. crime. But please tell Mr. Han, the final credit for this matter must be in Zhongshu.”

After listening to Zhang Yue's narration, Chen Zhu said happily, "I'm going to report to Mr. Han."

Watching Chen Zhu leave, Zhang Yue smiled.Chen Zhu was kind to him, and he hoped that the other party would share his soup in such a matter.

After returning, Zhang Yue eagerly waited for the official's decision, but a few days after the incident, the official seemed to suffer from amnesia, and did not write a single word.

This day is Zhang Yue, Sima Guang's sutra feast.

Sima Guang and Zhang Yue met with the officials at the same time.

The official said with a smile: "What historical events did the two Qing family talk about today?"

Sima Guang said: "Report to Your Majesty about Tang Wenzong's affairs."

The officials fell silent.

Who is Tang Wenzong?The hero of the change of nectar.

After Tang Wenzong's death, the officials abolished and established, and whichever emperor's heir attached to them would be established as emperor.

Sima Guang's history is really well learned.

The official said nothing, Sima Guang said: "The minister said to His Majesty a few days ago, and His Majesty was pleased. I thought that His Majesty would immediately issue an order to inform Yu Zhongshu. But now there is no one to hear about it. There must be a villain here to speak to Your Majesty , Your Majesty said that the Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak, and your descendants will be worth hundreds of millions, so why do you consider such an ominous thing."

"The villain who speaks like this is not without foresight, but has evil intentions. When he wants to be in a hurry, he is like Ma Yuanzhi who helps the kind and kind people. Since Wenzong in Tang Dynasty, heirs were all based on the intention of eunuchs. These People usually claim to be the elders of the country, or even the disciples of the emperor, so how can the disaster be unspeakable?"

(End of this chapter)