Prime Minister

Chapter 383
Wang Gui's refusal to draft an imperial edict was passed on to Zhongshu Province.

Han Qi's face turned livid when he heard that, Wang Gui's move obviously offended the prime minister headed by Han Qi.

Zeng Gongliang showed a little smile when he turned his back, but turned his head and frowned again: "This Yuyu is too old-fashioned. Family Royal Treasure, and I wait for the signature, but it doesn't hinder it."

Ouyang Xiu had a good relationship with Wang Gui, and said: "The emperor's personal orders are internal, and the matters agreed in the Zhongshu are external. Imperial scholars are private to the emperor. They have to draft the edict for the establishment of the reserve, and they need to face the saint before they can show their solemnity."

Han Qi glanced at Ouyang Xiu when he heard the words, Zhao Gai said: "What Ougong said is reasonable."

Ouyang Xiu glanced gratefully at Zhao Gai. When the two of them lived together, Ouyang Xiu felt that Zhao Gai was taciturn and looked down on each other.But Zhao Gai didn't care about it. Instead, he repaid his grievances with virtue. When Ouyang Xiu was demoted, he spoke up for him several times.

When Ouyang Xiu was reinstated, the two became close friends.

Ouyang Xiudao: "Wang Yuyu is indeed a true scholar."

Seeing Ouyang Xiu, Zhao Gai spoke for Wang Gui, Han Qi said indifferently: "I don't know that Wang Yuyu is dedicated to his duty, I'm just afraid that something important will be missed."

It was a sleepless night.

Both Zhang Yue and Sima Guang stayed in Zhilu, the secret pavilion.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhang Yue Sima Guang heard that the imperial decree had not been written, so he couldn't help but wonder if something went wrong.

Even Sima Guang was puzzled, what went wrong during the period?
At this moment, Wang Gui has already personally visited the king in the small hall of the east gate.

Wang Gui said to the official family: "Your Majesty, this is a major matter. You must decide not to regret it. Now there are many discussions outside, saying that the ministers in power are forcing His Majesty to do this. If this opinion does not come from Your Majesty, we will never know if there will be troubles in the future."

However, although the officials showed reluctance, they closed their eyes for a while and still said: "This decision is my own decision, not entirely based on the words of the minister in power. If you don't build a reserve, everyone will feel uneasy."

Hearing the words, Wang Gui also knew that this matter cannot be changed, so he said: "Your Majesty can arbitrarily decide the plan for the ancestral temple and society, this is the blessing of the world!"

The official said: "The Qing family can face me without going through Zhongshu. It can be said to be loyal and commendable. I didn't misunderstand the person."

Wang Gui couldn't help but be grateful when he heard the words, and said: "I am your majesty's relative, and I will repay your majesty with death."

The official said: "Qing really deserves to be my confidant."

After a pause, Wang Gui asked, "I don't know which clan your Majesty wants to be Zhi Zongzheng?"

The official said: "I have discussed with Zhongshu that Zhao Zongshi, the No. 13 son of King Pu Anyi, can inherit Zongzheng, and he can be Zongzheng first. Zhongshu has redrawn the acquaintance form and sent it to the Academy."

Wang Gui said that he retreated to the Hanlin Academy to draft an imperial edict.

The next day, the ministers, Sima Guang, and Zhang Yueyu's success gradually became known.

A big stone in Zhang Yue's heart finally fell to the ground, and he returned home from the palace. After serving the scriptures for nearly a month, he felt what it means to be with the king like a tiger.

The vortex in the center of power, a single carelessness can swallow a person alive.

If Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne as in history, then with this grace, he and his descendants will be grateful for Zhang Yue's contribution in the future.

This is a long-term benefit.

Of course, the biggest benefit will still be obtained by Sima Guang!Needless to say, Gao Taotao's trust in Sima Guang in history.

In Xining, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi had nothing to do against each other, because of this grace.

As for Yuan Youshi, if he followed the new party's reforms, if he failed, he would take a step back and not be afraid that Gao Taotao would make trouble for him, otherwise he would be scolded at the spine.

With this amulet in place, if the old party is restored, it is not afraid of being liquidated.

Such benefits cannot be realized at present, but they can be used for a lifetime in the future.

When Zhang Yue returned home, he heard a burst of gongs and drums.

What happened?
At this time, I saw the neighbors gathered in front of my house.

"congratulate!"

"Congratulations!"

People kept congratulating him along the way, but Zhang Yue didn't know why.

At this time, Zhang Yue saw Zhang Shi head-on, and Zhang Shi was overjoyed and said: "Third Brother, Xi'er and Senior Brother Guo have passed the Guozijian Township Examination this time."

Zhang Yue heard and said: "It's really good, but brother's township test is not a provincial test, so there is no need to do it with such a big fanfare."

Zhang Shi smiled and said: "Just to make it lively, you also know that Senior Brother Guo has been unhappy these days, so this time he finally exhales and raises his eyebrows."

Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "A small celebration is fine, but if you celebrate it too much, you will lose your energy in the provincial examination. I was No. 3 in the Guozi Examination, but the teacher asked me to write an essay all night. The matter of the imperial examination Just like fighting a war, if you want to win, don't be arrogant, if you lose, don't be discouraged, one step at a time!"

Zhang Shi smiled and agreed: "Okay, okay, I have listened to the big truth of the third brother, let's be happy on today's big day, and I will tell you a few more words tomorrow, Xi'er is so smart, she will not make mistakes .”

How could anyone praise his son like that, Zhang Yue shook his head.

Zhang Shi doesn't care about teaching, but as an uncle himself, he has to pour cold water, otherwise his nephew will easily get carried away.

After entering, Zhang Yue asked Brother Guo, where is Zhang Qiu?The servant reported that the two were talking in the study.

Brother Guo is still good, he has had many years of ups and downs in the examination room, his mental state has already been tempered, and he will not get carried away because of the provincial examination.

Zhang Yue was worried about Zhang Qiu. When he walked to the study, Zhang Qiu and Senior Brother Guo were indeed talking. Seeing Zhang Yue, he got up immediately.

Zhang Yue asked, "What are you talking about?"

Zhangqiu said: "Uncle Guo told me that even though we are proud of the provincial examination, nothing can be counted until the provincial examination is clear."

Zhang Yue glanced at Guo Lin with a smile, and said to Zhang Qiu: "I wanted to talk to you too, but since Senior Brother Guo said it, I won't say more, you have to understand the truth yourself."

Zhangqiu said solemnly: "With my third uncle in front, how joyful it is to pass a mere provincial examination."

Zhang Yuexi patted him on the shoulder and said: "Well said, this is my Zhang family's Haoerlang."

Guo Lin said from the side: "Don't worry, Junior Brother, Xi'er will know how to do it, we don't need to say more."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I still need my brother to help me watch more, otherwise I don't feel relieved, I don't know how to thank my brother."

Guo Lin was a bit cautious when he heard the words: "Junior brother is out of his league by saying that."

Seventeen Niang just arrived, heard the words and said with a smile: "Your senior brothers are still talking, if you really want to thank senior brother for the family banquet tonight, Saburo, you should toast him with a few more glasses of wine."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "You deserve it, you deserve it."

"Yes, Second Aunt and Second Sister-in-law have come to congratulate Xi'er."

Zhangqiu was overjoyed when he heard the words.Seeing that Zhang Qiu was so happy, Zhang Yue was speechless.

At night's family banquet, Zhang's family pushed Guo Lin to sit at the head, and Zhang Shi and Zhang Yue made toasts to Guo Lin again and again.

Zhang Yue and Guo Lin enjoyed a night of drinking.

Guo Lin also gradually got over the emotion of failing the last exam.

Due to the official's physical discomfort, the sutra feast was temporarily suspended. These days, Zhang Yue stayed in the ritual courtyard except for serving in the secret pavilion on the shift day.

Afterwards, the whole court paid attention to the prince's affairs, but at this time Zhao Zongshi lost the chain.

The officials ordered Zhao Zongshi to know Zongzheng many times, but Zhao Zongshi pushed them away.

At this time, everyone knew that Zongzheng was just the first step, and the next step was the prince, but Zhao Zongshi just refused to accept it, which made the civil and military officials of the whole court dumbfounded.

The officials issued eighteen edicts to Zhao Zongshi to let him know Zongzheng, but he returned them one by one.

Not to mention the hardships of establishing a reserve before, but now that someone is invited to be the prince, the other party is unwilling to do it?

Of course, some people ask whether it is true or false?
Generally, there are no more than nine excuses at most, but the eighteen edicts are a bit too much.

Zhang Yue knew the history, anyway, he knew that Zhao Zongshi became an official in the end, so he continued to work in the Liyuan with an attitude of nothing to do with himself.

Unexpectedly, things still found him.

In the hall of Chongzheng Hall.

Han Qi, the chief of Zhang Yi's second residence, and Ouyang Xiuxiu played against the officials.

The official said: "I want to order Zhao Zong to know Zongzheng and let him visit the palace, but he repeatedly claims that he is ill. Since he really doesn't want to be an official, it's better to let it go!"

Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, can this matter be abandoned halfway? May Your Majesty give you a letter to let them know that this edict comes from His Majesty's will, and they will never dare to refuse again."

The official said with little interest: "If you really don't want to, I won't force him."

Ouyang Xiu came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, now that Zongzheng's order has been announced, all civil and military officials in the court know that the next step will be the prince, so it is better to give him the name of the prince."

Han Qi said: "If your majesty appoints a prince, you only need to use an imperial edict to settle the matter. I beg your majesty to resign from all his official positions and give him a title."

The official finally said: "It's up to you to make troubles, I don't want him to change his name, just make him the prince directly, and quickly end this matter before the big ceremony in Mingtang, so I can inform the Quartet."

Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu were overjoyed when they heard the words.

Zhang Sheng on the side asked: "Your Majesty, if you make such a decision, do you really have no doubts?"

The official said feebly: "As long as the people's hearts belong to me, that's all. It's just that he is a Zhao."

The three of them now have no doubts.

But after the edict was issued, he was slapped in the face again.

Zhao Zongshi resolutely refused the appointment of the prince, and he just refused to go anyway.

Han Qi was furious when he heard about it, and Zhao Zongshi was a bit overacted at this point.

Han Qi discussed with several prime ministers in the political affairs hall, and Han Qi said: "The matter has come to this point, and the arrow has no choice but to be forced to enter the palace."

Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu let out their words in front of the emperor, saying that Zhao Zongshi would definitely enter the palace if he won the prince, and accepted the appointment gladly, but in the end they were slapped in the face, what should they do if they don't send him to the palace now?
Zeng Gongliang said: "It's not difficult to invite to the palace, but whoever invites it by force is an errand that offends others, and it will offend the future... prince."

Ouyang Xiu said: "He is still able to handle affairs, and at the same time he can talk to the prince."

Han Qi said: "What else can I do? Sima Guang and Zhang Yue brought up the matter of establishing the reserve. Now that the two of them have finished their errands and gained fame, how can they stay out of it?"

Zeng Gongliang said: "Now that Sima Guang knows the Admonition Court, I'm afraid it's not easy to invite him, but Zhang Yue now knows the Taichang Li Court, it is a state's important gift to establish a crown prince, and it is said that he is sent to invite him. "

Zhao Gai at the side said: "I think this matter must be done by Zhang Du."

Zhao Gai has always been silent when discussing matters, but once he speaks out, he must be very confident.

Han Qi nodded and said: "Ma'am, if you don't say anything, there must be something in your words. Since Shuping spoke, let Zhang Duzhi go to No. 19."

PS: In history, Sima Guang proposed to establish the clan as the prince in the sixth year of Jiayou's reign. In August of the seventh year of Jiayou's reign, Zhao Zongshi was officially confirmed as the crown prince. Wang Yu's rejection of the imperial edict also happened at this time.

In order to keep the plot compact, this book puts the two events together in one time period. Book friends who are familiar with this period of history, please don't worry about it.

(End of this chapter)