Prime Minister

After leaving Sima Guang, Zhang Yue was about to enter Beijing from Luoyang the next day.

The emperor couldn't delay his summons for a moment, and if he stayed on the road for a few more days, it would become an excuse for criticism from those who cared.

That night, Guo Lin and Fan Zuyu all performed farewell ceremony for Zhang Yue, and there was one more old friend during the practice, Sun Guo, who was also a classmate of the same year at the Imperial College.

When the other party bowed to him to pay homage, Zhang Yue almost didn't associate this person who has been spoiled by the years with the classmate and bedmate who liked to eat noodles when he was a senior student, and he didn't chew noodles.

Guo Lin and Fan Zuyu are not ageless, but no matter how much time has passed in their eyes, they still have the unwavering energy they had when they were studying, so they don't look old.

This is like the word juvenile feeling. Someone in their [-]s can still see the feeling of a teenager, so it is certain that this person has not suffered hardships and felt the vicissitudes of the years.

Other than that, it is reading, pursuing something, and making people resist the erosion of the years.

Sun Guo is like a classmate who entered society early after graduation, and his edges and corners have been smoothed out.

Seeing Sun Guo's appearance, Huang Haoyi laughed carelessly.

In Yangzhengzhai, Sun Guo had the best relationship with Fan Zuyu, and the worst relationship with Huang Haoyi.
Seeing Sun Guohun's normal life, Huang Haoyi was of course happy from the bottom of his heart.

Not seeing each other after many years, everyone sat down and had a light meal with Zhang Yue's farewell banquet.

Sun Guo was the most unsatisfactory. After he failed the examination, he went back to Xijing to work part-time in the Liushou Mansion. He said that he was a part-time job, that he was a clerk, and he had no establishment.

Fan Zuyu once asked Sun to come to Sima Guang's bookstore as a part-time job, but the other party refused.

Fan Zuyu smiled and said: "Except for Anzhong, we have all the people who raised Zhengzhai back then."

Sun Guo raised his wine glass and said: "We were the most successful in Yangzheng Zhai. I saw it early on, and Anzhong, Chunfu... I was the worst. Come back empty-handed."

"I came here today with a thick face. After so many years, I don't know if everyone still has my old classmate from back then."

Everyone hastily persuaded them to stop.

Huang Haoyi said: "Don't worry Sun Da, with Saburo here today, will it make you live a hard life?"

Sun Guo raised his head and glanced at Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue glanced at Huang Haoyi and thought, you will really advocate for me.

But Zhang Yue knew Sun Guo's temperament, in the past, his family was the poorest in Yangzheng Zhai, and everyone helped him, but he complained about it repeatedly.

But Zhang Yue didn't want him to accept his benefits, he was just worried that he didn't know what he expected in his heart.

But as long as it is his old friend, he can help Zhang Yue in his current position.

The more hesitant he was when he saw the chapter, Sun Guo immediately said sensitively: "Shiro, I'm here today to catch up with everyone, so it's nothing to mention these things."

Zhang Yue listened to his heart, Sun Guo is a big taboo for asking for help.

Huang Haoyi said: "Sun Da, don't be reserved, lower your figure, why put on airs when begging for help?"

Sun Guo was embarrassed immediately, Zhang Yue signaled Huang Haoyi to shut up, and said to Sun Guo: "Si Lang is now with me in the northwest, Sun Da, do you plan to go to the northwest?"

Sun Guodao: "Because of Sanlang's praise, I just cannot leave my homeland."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "That's okay, since you want to be in Luoyang, I'll make arrangements for you."

Sun Guo got up happily and said, "Thank you Sanlang."

Sun Guoxi was overjoyed and a little worried, for fear that Zhang Yue would not be perfunctory to himself.

Zhang Yue gave some instructions to Li Kui who was on the side, asking him to take Wen Yanbo's post and go to Xijing Liushou Mansion to take care of him.

Wen Yanbo used to be left behind in Xijing, so there was no need to alarm him about this matter, as long as he was informed afterwards.

Sun Guo's earlier worries had only come to fruition now, and he felt embarrassed that he doubted Zhang Yue so much, so he immediately thanked Zhang Yue again and again.

Seeing the other party's expression, Zhang Yue didn't know what he was thinking.

He smiled and said: "They are all my brothers, what are you talking about? If I am in a difficult place now, you will help me today if you think of the friendship of classmates back then, right, so there is no need to be embarrassed, let's There is nothing to say between them.”

Hearing Zhang Yue's words, Sun Guo really benefited from the bottom of his heart, and drank three cups in a row.

On the other hand, Huang Haoyi saw Zhang Yue promised to help Sun Guo, and seeing the other party's joyful affection, his face was a little unhappy.

It was Huang Haoyi who asked Zhang Yue to help Sun Guo at the beginning, but now that Sun Guo has benefited, he feels jealous.

Zhang Yue looked at Sun Guo, and Huang Haoyi couldn't help thinking of his former classmates, and felt very kind.

The classmates back then, with the same starting point, made everyone think that they were similar to each other, but after several years and ten years passed, there was a huge difference.

But what friends?

I think you are poor and afraid that you are rich.

The so-called not only fearing that the brother will live a hard life, but also fearing that the brother will drive the road.

In fact, everyone is similar in their hearts. When they see their friends doing better than you, they are jealous. If they are much worse than you, they can't help but want to help them.

As for which friend has made a fortune, there are benefits if you want to rub it for a while, and everyone agrees.

Even if [-]% of it is for profit, as long as there is still [-]% of the original friendship in my heart, it is enough.

Everyone continued to eat and drink that night.

Everyone was a little drunk, and Guo Lin suddenly found Zhang Yue in private.

Zhang Yue was a little surprised, Senior Brother Guo had never asked himself for help in his life, could it be that he couldn't help but ask himself for help after seeing it today.

Guo Lindao: "Sanlang, Wang Xianggong's reform has caused a lot of noise in the world. Do you think it is good or bad? So I asked you to ask."

"So that's how it is." Zhang Yue suddenly understood when Guo Lin mentioned this matter.

Guo Lindao: "You have been using troops on the Xihe River. Although you have always had martial arts, the life of the people in Shaanxi has become more and more difficult. I have seen Bachelor Sima sigh several times, mourning the hardships of the people's lives."

Zhang Yue said: "Since Li Yuanhao started his army, the common people in Shaanxi have really suffered, but the imperial court also wants to solve this problem once and for all."

"Senior Brother's current situation is necessary. If we want to solve this matter, we must find a way. There are inevitably some inappropriate things, but the reforms Wang Xianggong and the court are doing today are to resolve the pain."

Guo Lindao: "Sanlang, I don't quite understand the truth here, but the more reforms are being made nowadays, the more miserable the people are. The young crops method lends money to collect interest, and the subordinate officials from all over the country forcefully apportion it, and there are treacherous officials who induce the people to borrow money. And The recruitment law also disturbs the people a lot.”

"If we talk about the reform, it is for the imperial court to open up the Xihe River, enrich the country and strengthen the army, I can understand, but why all the pain of the reform should be borne by those ordinary people."

Zhang Yuedao: "Not only the small people, but also the rich and powerful families have contributed to it and taken the burden. You said that the reform made the life of the small people more miserable. I don't deny it, but it's like this now. The court has no money. The army is not strong, and the only way to raise money to train the army is through reform, which is better than ruining the country and family."

Guo Lin was stunned for a moment, and he still couldn't understand that if the law does not change, the country will be ruined and the family will perish.

He could only see vividly before his eyes that the people's life was really bad.

Guo Lindao: "Duzhi, you are now a direct scholar of Longtu Pavilion. I'm just a historian. Your vision and knowledge are far superior to mine. I don't understand the great policies and policies of the imperial court, and I don't know how to speculate, but you It must be clear."

"I just think that the kind of person Sima is, his vision is not inferior to Wang Xianggong, but he is so opposed. I think Sima is not a traitor, but Wang Xianggong is not a traitor, so this must have happened somewhere. There was a mistake."

"Sanlang, do you think the reform has done more harm than good, or has the benefit outweighed the harm?"

Zhang Yue said: "Brother, before the day of success, how can we talk about the advantages and disadvantages. But the reform does have many disadvantages."

Guo Lindao: "Sanlang, since you know why you don't talk about the disadvantages of the reform? It would be good if you can improve the suffering of the people a little bit. You have won the trust of the officials and made a great contribution. As long as you speak, the officials will The family will definitely listen."

Zhang Yue couldn't help hesitating when he heard the words. He knew that the reform had disadvantages, and the reason why he didn't say it was because he knew Wang Anshi's character.

My friendship with Wang Anshi is comparable to that of Han Wei, Lu Gongzhu, and Sima Guang, not to mention that my relationship with Wang Anshi is not as good as that of a passer-by. .

Zhang Yue said: "Brother, this matter still needs to be discussed in the long term."

Guo Lindao: "Sanlang, I know you have difficulties, and I don't dare to force anything. I remember that when we were copying books in the Jintang Hall, I said that the two of us, brothers and sisters, are of one mind. Whether it is you or me, we can get out of this trouble." Go to a large mountain to see how high the sky is and how wide the land is."

"What you see and see now is beyond my imagination in my life, but I am very pleased, because what you see, Saburo, is what I see."

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Senior brother still remembers, yes, I always remember our days in Wuxi, the mountain stream flowing westward, and the third lady of the Miao family!"

Guo Lin's face suddenly turned pale when he heard this, and he lost his mind for a while when he said Miao Sanniang.

"Junior brother, junior brother, you are still like this after all these years. I always thought that I had forgotten her all these years, but after you mentioned it, I knew that I hadn't forgotten her."

Guo Lin said in embarrassment.

Zhang Yue burst out laughing, seeing his brother like this, yes, no matter how many years have passed, that person is still so deeply in his memory.

Guo Lindao: "Just like that Xixi River, you said that there are too many futile things in the world, but time will not return, and people should take advantage of their youth to do what they want to do."

"Do what you want to do while you're young."

Zhang Yue chewed Guo Lin's words, "Brother, are you saying that you regret not marrying Miao Sanniang?"

Guo Lindao: "Sometimes, even if I think about being called a prodigal son, it's better than spending my whole life regretting it. I'm a prefect who keeps the rules and guards against men and women."

Zhang Yue said: "Why am I not? It's just that I worry too much about gains and losses. It's just that sometimes I think about what I'm afraid of losing. Is it because I have never really owned it."

Guo Lindao: "Senior Brother, no matter what you do, Senior Brother will stand by your side. We Senior Brothers are of one mind. If you do it, I will do it."

Zhang Yue nodded.

Ps: Happy New Year everyone!

My body is gradually recovering, and I should be able to update steadily in the New Year.