Prime Minister

Chapter 451 The Future Emperor

Zhang Yue always thought that someone would have the idea of ​​dealing with the prisoner, but after some calculations, he did not expect that it was the emperor who would deal with the prisoner.

The dignified son of heaven is actually so thick-skinned that he personally asks the Jiaoyin prison for money, but considering the operations of Song Huizong, an outstanding descendant of this line in history, it is also expected.

But now it is a question of whether to give or not to Zhang Yue.

[-] yuan is not a problem, but now the government came to ask for money, and the prison gave the money.

Will the queen come to ask for money in the future?

The imperial concubine came to ask for money, will you give it?

Will the clan come to ask for money?

Zhang Yue thought of this, and talked about it with Shi Qi Niang.Seventeen Niang said: "Now the official family has not been in charge, and the old ministers of the previous court were dissatisfied. You have made a contribution to him. He sent his servants to ask for money, just to see if the officials belonged to him. mean."

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "My lady has a thorough analysis."

Seventeen Niang continued: "But officials, the late emperor once had a favorite concubine, Shang Meiren, who sent someone to Kaifeng Mansion, claiming that the Kaifeng Mansion should waive someone's city rent."

"Pang Zhuangmin (Pang Ji), the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture at that time, sternly refused and returned to the emperor. Since his ancestors, there has never been a beautiful person who has called the imperial decree to the government. This incident made Pang Ji very famous among scholars. Officials If I give this money, I am afraid it will be difficult to establish in the future."

Zhang Yuezhi's Shiqi Niang cited Pang Ji as an example. Pang Taishi is really a young man, but unfortunately he has received the same infamy as Pan Mei through the ages. It can be seen that this is the most important thing for a writer to offend.

"Then the lady let me refuse."

Seventeen Niang said with a smile: "It depends on the husband. If you are in a dilemma, you can't have it both ways."

There are two aspects to this matter that must be considered.

One is the emperor's attitude towards himself, and the other is the public opinion of scholars.

Right now the Son of Heaven is not yet in charge, if he refuses the other party, it is obvious that he will not give the other party face.

Zhang Yue said: "During the Han Dynasty, those who obeyed others; in the Tang Dynasty, those who obeyed the laws of human beings; in this dynasty, those who obeyed the laws. No matter how respectful the emperor is, it is only a word of law."

Seventeen Niang looked at Zhang Yue and asked, "The officials have already made a decision."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Of course no money will be given, but I have a way to neither offend the emperor nor pay money."

Zhang Yue immediately rode his horse to the exchange office.

When they arrived at the exchange office, Zhang Yue ordered Cai Jing to entertain the waiter with good wine and meat, and then told the other party that the money would definitely be given to him, but unfortunately, the cash flow has been running low recently, so it will be ready in ten days and I will invite you to come to pick it up .

Hearing Cai Jing's sweet talk, the servant felt that it was not because he didn't give money to the prison, and Cai Jing gave the other party gold and silver in private, so the servant went back with satisfaction and returned to Ren Shouzhong.

When Ren Shouzhong heard this, he knew there must be something wrong, but he didn't know what Zhang Yue was up to, so he waited ten days before talking about it.

Then Zhang Yue immediately went to Han Qi and Cai Xiang's mansion to report the matter.

Han Qi told Zhang Yue that Ren Shouzhong was behind the instigation of the Emperor, and Zhang Yue couldn't help feeling a sense of new and old hatred after hearing what Han Qi said.

When the first emperor was around, this Ren Shouzhong wanted to plot against him, but now he is encouraging the emperor to start his own idea of ​​the exchange.

It's really unbearable.

Ten days later, the waiter went to Jiaoyin Prison to find Cai Jing.

But I saw the prince Zhao Xu coming to lead the surveillance and inspection, accompanied by Yishan, the prince of Huaiyang County, who read Wang Tao, the prince's storyteller Sun Sigong, the palace secretary's office to join the army, and Taichang Chancellor Han Wei.

Seeing this scene, the waiter didn't dare to come to the door to ask for money, and left in a hurry.

Zhao Xu was the former Zhao Zhongzhen. In September of the eighth year of Jiayou, he was granted the title of Jiedu Envoy of Zhongwu Army, Tongping Zhangshi, and King of Huaiyang County.

At the same time, the name was changed from Zhao Zhongzhen to Zhao Xu.

After the Taizong Dynasty, the names of the crown princes were all used in single characters, and at the same time they were not related to seniority, so as to distinguish the sons of other clans.

For example, after Zhao Zongshi was established as the prince, he changed his name to Zhao Shu.

Zhao Zongzhen changed his name to Zhao Xu, logically speaking, he acquiesced in the identity of the crown prince.However, Zhao Zongzhen's younger brother, Zhao Zhongzheng, also changed his name to Hao.The fourth brother, Zhao Zhongke, also changed his name to Cheng.

Zhao Xu and Zhang Yue had a teacher-student relationship, and before that they kept it secret to avoid people knowing, but after his father ascended the throne, this matter was also exposed.

Once Zhang Yue went to the palace to do business, and the two met each other, Zhao Xu called him Mr. Zhang Yue didn't dare to say anything, but only saw him as a courtier.

In December of the eighth year of Jiayou, Zhao Xu had already left the cabinet.

Before the prince came out of the cabinet, he was not allowed to communicate with the ministers, but after he came out of the cabinet, he had staff members, such as Wang Tao, Sun Sigong, and Han Wei, who were not only the prince's staff, but also the prince's mentor.

These three are considered members of the East Palace team, and their future prospects are limitless.

After the prince left the cabinet, besides studying, he was also allowed to observe politics.Zhang Yue repeatedly invited the prince Zhao Xu to intervene and supervise, but this day Zhang Yue simply used it as a shield.

After Zhang Yue accompanied Zhao Xu to inspect the hot exchange, Zhao Xu happily asked Zhang Yue: "Scholar Zhang, what is the profit of the Bianjing Exchange in January?"

Zhang Yue said bluntly: "Only one in Bianjing can earn at least [-] guan per month."

Zhao Xu was taken aback and said, "So much money."

Zhang Yue nodded.

Zhang Yue accompanied Zhao Xu to the porch to rest, and Zhao Xu said to the left and right: "I have a few questions with Bachelor Zhang."

Everyone is interested and retreats.

Zhao Xu said: "This intermediary office reminds me of Guan Shanhai mentioned by Guan Zhong. Is it because of the legalist technique that Scholar Zhang runs this intermediary prison?"

Zhang Yue said: "Between the two, Guanshanhai is unique to the imperial court, but this exchange of Yinjian is actually a joint venture between the government and the people."

Zhao Xu said to Zhang Yue: "Father has told me many times that there are many evils in the world, how can we save them? I recently read Han Feizi and thought it could relieve the suffering of the people, so I copied a copy by hand. But the East Palace The lecturers thought that Han Fei was insignificant, and the scholar was a famous scholar all over the world. Do you think that the study of Legalism can be used for jade? Please give me some advice!"

Looking at Zhao Xu's respectful appearance of asking for advice, Zhang Yue couldn't help but lament that the future Emperor Shenzong was diligent and inquisitive, which was really true.

Zhang Yue asked back: "Then dare to ask the king, how did you tell the waiter back then?"

Zhao Xu said embarrassingly: "I said at the time that it was only used for collecting books, not for my liking."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "In ancient times, those who made meritorious deeds and fame, Guan Zhong was in Qi, Shang Yang was in Qin, Wu Qi was in Chu, they all made government orders mandatory. What about good legalists? Besides, who is the king? Don’t know about spells?”

Zhao Xu put his palms together and said happily: "I feel relieved when I have the words of Bachelor Zhang. I have never understood why my father asked me to go to study with Zhang Xueshi before, but now that I am a prince, I invite Zhang Xueshi to join me." From the Huaiyang County Mansion, but my father forbids it."

Zhang Yue was also a little puzzled in his heart, but he said: "I don't have much talent and learning, and I dare not call myself the king's teacher. Besides, your majesty must have his own considerations for this move, but if the king wants to consult with my ministers, I am willing to help at any time. "

Zhao Xu said happily: "That's all right, that's right, there are only you and me, the scholar, in the world, no, there are also the father, the queen, and the queen who know this secret, so don't tell them the scholar Zhang."

Zhang Yue asked: "The minister is naturally tight-lipped, but even my nephew is not allowed to say anything?"

Zhao Xu smiled triumphantly: "That's not allowed, I want to tell him personally and give him a surprise!"

On that day, after Zhao Xu sat for half a day and left, the servant went back and reported the matter to Ren Shouzhong.

Ren Shouzhong couldn't help clapping his legs when he heard this, and said: "This Zhang Sanlang is really good at tricks, he even climbed up to the East Palace!"

(End of this chapter)