Prime Minister

Chapter 554
Yanhe Hall.

When Zhang Yue spoke out, the officials were surprised.

Wang Gui, who is Han Zhang, did not expect that Zhang Yue, as the minister of Tianzhang Pavilion, was not qualified to participate in the discussion unless he was free to speak out at the sutra banquet, and it was only used as a countermeasure when the ministers were discussing affairs.

Of course, after discussing the matter, it is okay for the officials to ask Zhang Yue for questioning.

But you can't say anything on the spot... What is your status now?What kind of official position?What qualifications do you have now to discuss state affairs with officials above the Imperial Academy, the two systems, and the waiting system in front of the imperial court.

To put it bluntly, you are here to learn how to deal with national affairs, not to discuss national affairs.

Just like Wang Anshi, no matter how arrogant Sima Guang is, he still makes suggestions, and dare not make decisions on national affairs for officials.The power to make decisions belongs to the emperor, and if a courtier dares to make a decision for the emperor, he is a powerful minister.

Zhang Yue was also not qualified to speak, but Zhang Yue spoke out.What is he relying on?Is that the favor of the government?This class of people is Xingchen!

Some lucky ministers with low official positions, relying on the power of the emperor, dared to criticize the prime minister face to face.

This is a traitor and a traitor, everyone can punish him!

And Zhang Yue said it was wrong now, whose fault is it?
Was it Wang Anshi's fault, Sima Guang's fault, or his Wang Gui's fault?

No matter whose fault it was, it was Zhang Yue's fault. If he dared to rely on the emperor's power in front of the imperial court to criticize the Hanlin scholars, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty could criticize him. A lucky minister could not escape.

As Zhang Yue's teacher, Wang Gui couldn't protect him at this moment, but said: "Zhang Yue, do you know what you are talking about? Hurry up and back down."

Wang Gui hoped that Zhang Yue had lost his head for a while, so there was still a chance to make amends.

Zhang Yue glanced at Wang Gui, after all, the other party was his master and could not be violated.

Zhang Yue hesitated to speak, and had no choice but to back down.

Wang Anshi and Sima Guang all glanced at Zhang Yue, but did not speak.They are all thinking about the same question at the moment, that is, Zhang Yue just opened his mouth, whether he is helping the other party or himself.

"Zhang Qing, what's wrong?"

Unexpectedly, the official spoke up.

His face was solemn, he knew Zhang Yue's ability, and he would not be aimless at this time, so he decided to give Zhang Yue a chance, of course, if Zhang Yue didn't seize the opportunity this time, he would never have a second chance in the future.

Wang Gui had already stepped down at this time, and he had just fulfilled his responsibility as chief Hanlin, and the development of the following things was beyond his expectation.

Zhang Yue said at this moment: "I think His Majesty's handling is wrong!"

What?
Wang Gui sized Zhang Yue over and over again and said, is the other party crazy?
Blame the emperor?
The official was more familiar with Zhang, and he didn't believe that he would criticize him, so he asked in a good temper: "Zhang Qing is saying, I agree with Sima Guang's words, but don't allow Zai to resign?"

Everyone can see that this is a seemingly peaceful method of the government, but it has already become inclined.

Agreeing with Sima Guang gave Sima Guang face, but in fact it was Wang Anshi who supported him.

Zhang Yue said: "That's exactly the case. If what Sima Guang said is right, then you should allow Zai to resign. If you don't allow Zai to resign, then what Sima Guang just said is wrong."

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After a pause, he said more and more: "Your Majesty, I think that the matter that Sima Guang and Wang Anshi are fighting about just now seems to be resignation, but it is actually a struggle for state affairs."

"The words that the people don't add taxes and the world is enough make the ministers think of the method of Sang Hongyang at the beginning, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty used the method of Sang Hongyang to fill the treasury, but it was indeed full of disadvantages. Later, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty practiced Huo Guang's method. Restore the benevolent government at the end of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, govern the country with compassion for the people, take Sang Hongyang as the law, and make the country rich and strong."

"Afterwards, Huo Guang and Sang Hongyang fought, and the two sides used salt and iron to discuss whether to abolish the salt and iron state monopoly."

"At the beginning, virtuous scholars of literature are now arguing against the monopoly of salt and iron, and they are fighting for the interests of the people. In the end, Emperor Zhao of the Han compromised and said that our Han family system should be used by both kings and hegemons."

"The reason why I am Sima Guang, Wang Anshi's words are all reasonable, and I can't distinguish it because I am stupid. But I believe that the more you argue, the clearer you are. I ask your Majesty to follow the example of the original discussion on salt and iron. The next two systems, and even wait for the ministers Discuss, and finally brainstorm and come up with a proposition that is in line with the middle way!"

The officials thought for a while after hearing Zhang Yue's words. Originally, this controversy was only a discussion within the Academy of Sciences, but Zhang Yue magnified it.

Before the officials understood Zhang Yue's meaning, Sima Guang had already said: "Your Majesty, you can't do this. There is no dispute about this matter, and you can't talk to the discussion about salt and iron. Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, how Huo Guang is? Do you want to say more?"

"Once there is a debate, it is absurd to regard wrong as right!"

Wang Anshi did not speak.

Wang Gui on the side remained silent.

After seeing Sima Guang's statement, the officials already understood Zhang Yue's original intention of expanding the discussion.

For example, what Sima Guang said is indeed Gangchang, which is the kingly way that Confucianism has always insisted on. This seems to be a mathematical axiom, such as there is a straight line between two points, and there is no need for calculation and proof.

But discussing Wang Anshi's opinion is a process of axiomatic argumentation, so the implication is that Sima Guang's opinion does not seem to be completely correct.

As long as the expansion is discussed, it is bound to implement some opinions that are beneficial to officials and Wang Anshi's measures.

Therefore, Sima Guang firmly opposed it.

At this moment, Zhang Yue didn't seem to be taking sides, but in fact he was already taking sides secretly.He is not standing on Wang Anshi's side, but the officials and the reformists in the future.

But in Sima Guang's eyes, perhaps he was already on Wang Anshi's side.

The Yanhe Palace debate was an important event in the history of the Song Dynasty, but people at the time did not realize it, but thought it was an understatement.But people's eyes are always like this later, as if you heard an inconspicuous decision, but it deeply affected the course of history.

But now Zhang Yue follows this process and expands the matter a bit.

This is not only to brush up one's own existence, but also to actively promote the historical process.In the future, as long as others mention this debate, Zhang Yue will be a name that cannot be avoided.

Neither those who support the reform nor those who oppose the reform can ignore his existence.

Zhang Yue is not a person who doesn't mind big things, but he can be low-key in life, but he must be high-key in his actions!

The officials thought for a while, and Sima Guang was a few beats behind, and he figured out why Zhang Yue took the risk and stood up to speak.

At this moment, the officials finally understood Zhang Yue's meaning. The current debate is just the time to promote his idea of ​​being a promising king to the court. It is a pity to let it go so easily.

The official's eyes brightened at this moment, and he said: "Zhang Qing's words are reasonable, but I just didn't understand them. Since the two Hanlin scholars have different opinions, and the two Qing family are well-educated scholars, how can I be hasty?" make decision."

"Since this is the case, this matter will be discussed with officials above the system!"

(End of this chapter)