Prime Minister

Chapter 531 I Have Someone Recommended To The Officials

In the Hall of Youying.

Zhang Yue stood aside, where both Renzong and Yingzong held sutra banquets.After the banquet, discuss state affairs with officials here.

Now it is the 20-year-old young official who ascended the throne.

Before he knew it, Zhang Yue was considered a veteran of the Three Dynasties.

Zaizhi, Hanlin Bachelor, and banquet officials all discuss military and state affairs in this hall, and Zhang Yue is honored even if he is just an audience.

However, after a long Jingyan lecture, Zhang Yue felt a little tired, while Sima Guang, who was nearly fifty years old, was still full of energy.

He was older than Zhang Yue and the official family combined, but he was not exhausted at all after the daily life, discussing politics and the banquet. Instead, he strongly opposed the acceptance of Wei Mingshan brothers and the tens of thousands of rebellious followers on the spot.

Zhang Yue couldn't help admiring, Sima Guang's body is really good.

But Sima Guang said: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and both the government and the local government are short of money. At this moment, it is not easy to act rashly, and it is even more difficult to lightly talk about military affairs."

Zhang Yue frowned slightly when he saw the official's brow.

"Although Li Liangzuo, the chieftain of the Xia Dynasty, has repeatedly violated the border of the dynasty, at least he still maintains the etiquette of his courtiers. Back then Li Yuanhao was considered obedient."

"At present, the envoys of the Xia people are still in Bianjing, but this dynasty has taken in their rebels and dead people. This move will not only anger Li Liangzuo, but also make this dynasty wrong first, and make His Majesty lose faith in the Tibetans."

Lu Huiqing who was on the side came forward and said: "Your Majesty, Li Liangzuo has repeatedly invaded the border, and then sent envoys to make peace. If such courtiers can be called obedient, then how should other foreign countries deal with themselves?"

"Li Liangzuo is making peace now. First, there is a catastrophe and famine in the country. Second, there is a rift with the Liao Kingdom. Third, because our army won the victory in Dashun City. Is it because of natural obedience? The Xiongnu, Emperor Taizong of Tang captured Jieli alive, was it because of China's courtesy to Rong and Di?"

Zhang Yue applauded secretly from the bottom of his heart, he recommended Lu Huiqing to let him come to the front.

Sure enough, the officials listened to Lu Huiqing's words, and they were very happy.

Everyone at the scene was watching their words and expressions, obviously knowing the emperor's deepest intentions.

Zhang Yue said in his heart, even if Lu Huiqing lost the battle with Sima Guang, the emperor still won in his heart.

However, Sima Guang tried his best to say: "For the dynasty to the Rong and Di, either use the policy of gentleness, or suppress the power of the king and hegemony, so that China will not be invaded, so that China can be safe. It is not necessary to conquer the Huns like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, so that There is a change in the country, and there is no need to capture Jieli alive like Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, which is a waste of money and people."

"Besides, the people of Rong and Di have practiced riding and shooting since they were children. However, it takes at least five years to raise a soldier who is good at riding and shooting in this dynasty. All the people of Di are soldiers, so it is not because China can win."

"Since Emperor Taizong, the Song and Xia campaigns in this dynasty have had almost no victories to speak of. Every battle consumes national power and tyranny the people. The west of Chang'an is covered with bones and wailing. The people in Kansai are still weeping bitterly. Ah, and I think back when the two sides were peaceful and peaceful, Guanzhong was still a scene of living and working in peace."

Lu Huiqing said: "But now I don't want to make trouble. This Suizhou was originally my hometown. In the past, Li Yuanhao stole it and left it. Why not return it to Zhao now?"

Sima Guang scolded: "For example, if a neighbor steals my family's money, I can justly blame him with words, but how can I steal his money to retaliate? In this way, what is the difference between me and my neighbor?"

Lu Huiqing wanted to say more.

Sima Guang said: "Your Majesty is eager to punish the Westerners, but if you want to make meritorious service externally, you must first govern internally. If you don't govern the country, how can you bring peace to the world? I also hope that Your Majesty will rest and recuperate, and put peace in state affairs first."

"Let's talk about recruiting rebels. Didn't you see Hou Jing's rebellion? Back then, Hou Jing was also a general of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and finally destroyed Liang Guo. This is a lesson from the past, and we must pay attention to it!"

Hearing what Sima Guang said, the officials couldn't help thinking, what Sima Guang said, could it be that I am Emperor Wu of Liang?So where is Xiao Zhengde? "

When the officials heard Sima Guang's words, they were really angry.

That's right, Sima Guang is a virtuous gentleman, his character and Confucianism are respected by him, so he thought that the other party was just a little pedantic and conservative.Because such a courtier does not know how to observe words and expressions, understand the preferences of the monarch, and shape a king's words and deeds according to the Confucian standards in his mind.

But in this matter, for the first time, the officials felt that Sima Guang was so far from the virtuous minister in their minds, that the other party was actually so stubborn.

The officials were silent, and Zeng Gongliang and other prime ministers remained silent.

The officials had no choice but to inquire about the meaning of Lu Gong's work.

Lu Gong said: "At present, the inside and outside are empty, and it is really difficult to talk about military affairs."

Mrs. Lu's works have always been consistent with what she says, and she expressed her support for Sima Guang in a concise manner.

Now, apart from Lu Huiqing, no one stood up to support the fight against Xia. It stands to reason that the officials should have listened to everyone's opinions at this time, and that's all.

However, the official said: "I heard Xue Xiang say that the Xia Kingdom has recently gathered frequently, so that the Hengshan tribes have deviated. Seeing that the Hengshan tribes have the intention of internal attachment, the Lord Xia moved all the Hengshan tribes to Xingzhou. Everyone is full of nostalgia."

"The Fan tribe is also my people, how can I abandon it. Since you are not willing to do it, for fear of being responsible for the loss of soldiers and land, then I will do it myself. In the future, the matter of recruiting and surrendering the Hengshan Fan tribe does not need to go through the two governments. Let Xue Xiang report to me directly! I will command with my hand."

As soon as the official's words came out, everyone was taken aback, but Lu Huiqing showed joy.

Zhang Yue was also taken aback, what is this, did the emperor bypass the Zhongshu Privy Council and directly micromanage the battle situation?
Seeing that the officials' resentment was beyond words, the ministers were reluctant to say anything.

Zhang Yue thought to himself that the temperament of officials is also the same as that of external and internal rigidity, but once a decision is made, it is not easy to turn back.All in all, he was quite a decisive king.

Zhang Yue retreated to Tianzhang Pavilion, and before he sat down to drink tea, the eunuch came over and said, "Your Majesty declares Zhang Zhengyan to see you."

This is not the first time that the emperor has announced Zhang Yue's audience, but it is rare to announce his own audience here after the sutra feast is over.

But there is no way, as an attendant is dedicated to giving advice to the emperor, who told us to eat this bowl of rice?Zhang Yue put down the hot tea he was holding up again, and hurried to the palace with the servants.

When Zhang Yue arrived in the hall, he saw the official standing in front of a map showing the appearance of Shaanxi, and lunch was placed on the imperial table beside him, obviously a chopstick had not been moved.

After Zhang Yue met the official, the official waved and said, "Zhang Qing, come here."

Zhang Yue walked to the official's side and stood up.

The official asked the map: "Zhang Qing, am I too eager today?"

Zhang Yue thought to himself, it's a bit late to regret it at this time, you've let all your words out.

Zhang Yue said: "Since your majesty has made a holy judgment, you should not regret it, otherwise you will easily be underestimated by your ministers."

The official said to the map: "My territory in the Song Dynasty was lost to Di Rong. The civil and military people in the whole dynasty disagreed. I am the only one who is sad."

"At today's court meeting, I was extremely angry. The Xia people would offend me overnight. If I hadn't had some scruples, I would really like to follow the example of Emperor Taizong and Emperor Zhenzong's imperial conquest."

Zhang Yue was amused from the bottom of his heart, he really wanted to ask in person very unkindly, can you drive a donkey cart as an official?

On the face of Zhang Yue, he advised with a stern tone: "It must not be done, His Majesty will not bother you to do anything on the frontier of Shaanxi, as long as you send a capable minister and general, you will be able to calm it down."

The official sighed and asked Zhang Yue: "All the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty said that Xue Xiang, the transfer envoy of Shaanxi, was a minister of utilitarianism and should not be used much. But I think he is good at Qiangu's military affairs. Buna bought more than 1 good horses, and I don’t know why ministers like Sima Guang are prejudiced against him.”

For Xue Xiangzhang, I really want to hehe twice.

When I was the judge of Yantie, I wished I could beat him up personally. As for the envoy of the third division, Cai Xiang, he scolded him every day and every night, wishing to fuck Xue Xiang to death.

When did Zhang Yue change his mind about Xue Xiang?
After the establishment of the Exchange, Xue Xiang gave Zhang Yue [-] seats of salt bills every year. Even if Zhang Yue was dismissed later, Xue Xiang never stopped him.

So Zhang Yue felt that this friend could be made!
But taking your money doesn't mean you have to speak for you.Did I help Xue Xiangshao back then?

Zhang Yue said: "Xue Xiang's money for buying horses was used to dispose of salt banknotes in Hedong. At the beginning, because the salt banknotes were issued too much, the salt banknotes worth one seat and six were sold for three or four seats in the end. In the end, the three divisions came out. 20 coins to buy back salt banknotes at the Beijing Capital Salt Institute.”

Zhang Yue's implication is, what does it mean to buy a horse without spending money, is it shameful?It's all our third company's money, okay?In the end, it’s not that I set up an exchange office to give you Xue Xiang’s bottom line.

Seeing that Zhang Yue didn't speak according to his wishes, the officials felt that Zhang Yue's words were really fair and objective, and he was not the kind of official who would say whatever he wanted to hear.

After hearing Zhang Yue's words, Xue Xiang, who was re-acquainted by the officials, was not so angry with Sima Guang and the others for opposing him to use Xue Xiang.

He left the map and walked to the imperial case together with Zhang Yue.

The official was obviously a little hungry, so he picked up the steamed stuffed bun with his chopsticks and asked, "So this Xue Xiang is really not a good person."

The official was about to speak but when he heard a gurgling sound, he looked up and saw that Zhang Yue beside him showed an embarrassed expression.

The official coughed lightly, and said to the waiters on the left and right: "Bring Zhang Qing some food."

The servant was a little surprised that this seemed to be against the rules, but knowing that Zhang Yue was favored now, he brought Zhang Yue a bowl of mutton intestine soup and cakes as promised.

The soup cakes are warmed from the small stove on the side, which is just neither cold nor hot.

Since the emperor gave food, why not be polite, when it comes to eating Zhang Yue has never said anything else, just take it up and do it.Zhang Yue sat on a small stool beside him, holding a bowl and sucking on the sheep intestine soup cake.

The officials were also happy to see Zhang Yue like this. Since he took the throne, his appetite has always been poor, and the more he eats the more he looks at Zhang, he also has some appetite.However, the officials only ate a few mouthfuls, but the thought of the Western Xia situation felt like a thorn in their throats.

The delicacies of mountains and seas are in the throat, how can we lose the hands of other countries like great rivers and mountains.

But he stopped and asked: "Zhang Qing said that he is looking for a capable minister and general who is good at side affairs. I wonder if you have someone to recommend."

Lu Huiqing, who was recommended by Zhang Yue before, was very sympathetic to him, and now he asked Zhang Yue for his recommendation.

When the official asked the question, Zhang Yueben ate the sheep's intestines in big mouthfuls, and when he heard the official's question, there seemed to be a ding in his head.

Zhang Yue was ecstatic, isn't this a coincidence?
He happened to have someone to recommend to the officials!
(End of this chapter)