Prime Minister

Chapter 391
Everyone saw that Han Qi was so angry, Zeng Gongliang said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is not in good condition now, should we wait until now to discuss it, so as not to ruin the general situation because of trivial matters."

Han Qi couldn't help hesitating when he heard the words.

Zhang Yue saw that Han Qi knew so well, it was difficult for Han Qi to stand up for him.

It's not because of anything else. Originally, I was in conflict with the eunuch as a civil servant. As the head of civil officials, Han Qi had to stand up for him. Otherwise, his prime minister's face would be wiped out. Not only himself, but even a civil servant could poke Han Qi's. Spine scolded.

But now there are so many things going on in the palace, and the official family is seriously ill, nothing is as important as this.To punish the officials, the officials must agree, but at this time, how dare Han Qi disturb the officials because of this matter.

It is precisely because of this that officials who make things difficult for themselves are so confident!Taking advantage of the fact that the officials are so unconscious, they commit crimes.

At this time, a servant said: "The emperor wakes up and summoned some gentlemen!"

Han Qi and the others were overjoyed, and passed in front of them and left the Zhengshitang.

Zhang Yue understood that his business was going to be put on hold for the time being.

Han Qi walked halfway, suddenly stopped and said to Zhang Yue: "Duzhi, since you are here, follow me to Funing Palace."

"Yes."

Zhang Yue responded, and immediately followed the three Zhongshu to the official residence.

Hundreds of maids and eunuchs stood outside Funing Hall, and Zhang Yue stood outside the hall after seeing the three Zhongshu entered the West Pavilion of the main hall.

Zhang Yue waited for a while, but saw a benevolent old official walking to his side, smiling and nodding to himself.

Zhang Yue glanced at the other party, and nodded with a smile.

The old eunuch stood side by side with Zhang Yue, who looked very modest and harmonious.

"Since the bachelor is here, why don't you go in?"

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "The officials discuss matters with the prime minister, I'll just watch outside."

"It's hard for a bachelor to be so cautious at such an age. Our family hasn't seen someone who knows how to advance and retreat in the palace for a long time."

Zhang Yue said: "This praise is unbearable, everyone knows it!"

The other party was surprised: "You know our family."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Although he has never covered his face, he has been famous for a long time."

Ren Shouzhong re-examined Zhang Yue and said, "You have known our family for a long time, but this is the first time our family has known Bachelor Zhang."

Zhang Yue bowed to the other party, and then said: "Ren knows, I caught a cold yesterday, and my throat is uncomfortable, please stay with me!"

Ren Shouzhong didn't get angry at all, and nodded with a smile.

Zhang Yue stood on the steps at the lower edge of the pavilion door, away from Ren Shouzhong.

After waiting for a quarter of an hour, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, and Zeng Gongliang left the West Pavilion.

Han Qi saw Zhang Yue standing outside the pavilion, and Ren Shouzhong standing in front of the steps, thinking a little.

Ren Shouzhong said very enthusiastically: "Mr. Han, the dragon body of the official family has recovered, thanks to the wonderful hands of the two folk doctors recommended by Zhongshu."

Han Qi said indifferently: "The recovery of the official's dragon body is the most important thing. Fortunately, after the acupuncture yesterday, the official is able to sit up now, and just now he told me to preside over the imperial examination."

Ren Shouzhong said happily: "This is really a great thing."

After a while, the servant preached: "Everyone in Xuannei knows Ren Shouzhong, and Zhang Yue, the storyteller of Chongzheng Palace, will see you!"

Ren Shouzhong glanced at Han Qi, then looked inside the cabinet and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Han."

"To each other." Han Qi said and left without looking back.

Soon Zhang Yue and Ren Shouzhong entered the West Pavilion.

But within the curtain, the officials are half leaning on the pillows, the quilts are all plain, and the utensils in the palace are all half-new and not old.There was also a woman sitting on the side, who guessed it was Empress Cao.

The official said a few words to Empress Cao, and Empress Cao said to Ren Shouzhong outside the curtain: "Shouzhong, the official asked you, there were ten permanent attendants at the end of the Han Dynasty, are they going out now in this dynasty?"

Ren Shouzhong panicked: "Officials, I don't know what you mean?"

Empress Cao said: "If you want to help Li's weak to benefit greatly, what the eunuchs did at the end of the Tang Dynasty must not be repeated in this dynasty. Your Majesty has been ill for the past few days, and you have spoken to the Empress, and the Empress has told me. Your Majesty and The empress knows that you have watched Yun Rang grow up since you were a child, and you have the same affection as his uncle and nephew, so you have no other intentions, otherwise you would have been exiled from the palace long ago."

"Now that His Majesty's health is not good, you must be in harmony with the ministers of the outer court, assist the Queen, and handle the affairs of the inner palace. Today, Bachelor Zhang is here to witness."

Ren Shouzhong said: "The veteran will obey the orders of the officials. If the veteran has selfish intentions, he will definitely die without a place to bury him."

"Bachelor Zhang!"

Zhang Yue said: "The minister is here!"

Empress Cao said: "Your Majesty wants you to hear this matter today as a witness, and you don't have to explain to anyone first, but if Ren Shouzhong does anything wrong in the future, you can tell what you said today. Your Majesty knows that you have encountered a crisis when entering the palace. , I will ask Ren Shouzhong to give you an explanation on this matter later."

Ren Shouzhong trembled when he heard this.

The more Zhang Yue felt refreshed, Han Qi really told the officials about this matter.

This small report is beautifully typed!
At this time, Ren Shouzhong cried: "Your Majesty, the old minister offended him and should be exiled from the palace. But thinking about the old minister's tireless dedication to the Queen Mother, His Majesty and the Queen, he desperately repayed it to this day. It is not a pity that the old minister was demoted. Serve Your Majesty and Empress for a few more days, and die like this without any regrets."

Zhang Yue heard the officials and parents in the tent sigh, Empress Cao said a few words to the officials: "Your Majesty has no intention of expelling you from the palace, but you need to be careful to serve the queen, and you must not have the heart to help Li Yunchu."

After a pause, Empress Cao said again: "You step down first, Your Majesty and Bachelor Zhang still have a few words to say."

Ren Shouzhong was unwilling to leave after hearing the words.

Empress Cao said in the tent: "Your Majesty asks you, have you been frightened today?"

Zhang Yue was moved and said: "Your Majesty, please ask me about this humble minister. Fortunately, I was able to move my legs and feet today and was not caught."

Empress Cao nodded when she heard the words: "Your Majesty said that he knew that Ren Shouzhong did it because you said it when you established the reserve. You spoke out for the community and had no selfish intentions, but you offended this person because of it. "

"You are a straight minister and a pure minister, but you are also a lonely minister. No one can protect you except His Majesty. Now His Majesty has reprimanded Ren Shouzhong, who can only protect you for a while, but not forever. Your Majesty has governed the country with leniency and treated people with benevolence these years. Get used to the people who are close to you. His Majesty Yu Zhiguo has tried his best, but his talents are only so much. After more than 40 years in power, His Majesty's people have not lived a good life!"

Zhang Yue saw that the officials above Yutao sighed quietly, as if they had fallen into a first-class helplessness for his country.

Zhang Yue hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's generosity and benevolence go far beyond the ages of emperors, and your majesty's frugality can also set an example for future generations of kings. Both of these will be remembered by future generations."

One is benevolent and the other is frugal. This king has surpassed many emperors, let alone having both.

After Zhang Yue finished speaking, he could hear the official on the bed talking leisurely.

"It's a pity that I still lack the rule of peace!"

"Zhang Qing, I'm afraid I won't be able to see it this day. You have to take a look for me! If there is such a day, when your descendants tell the temple, don't forget to read it to me."

Zhang Yue heard that the officials seemed to be talking to themselves, and also seemed to be muttering to themselves.Empress Cao on the side wiped her tears and said, "Your Majesty is tired, please take a rest!"

After finishing speaking, Empress Cao waved to Zhang Yue who was outside the curtain, Zhang Yue bowed and stepped back facing the official family, and then hid his face and exited the West Pavilion.

(End of this chapter)