Prime Minister

Chapter 748 Compensation
When the news of Wang Shao's victory reached Beijing, officials continued to congratulate the emperor.

Members of the new party like Deng Wan, Lu Jiawen and others praised Wang Shao's achievements in taking Minzhou. For a while, it seemed that Wang Shao won one state by himself, which was more powerful than Zhang Yue Wang Shao's acquisition of five states.

Immediately, there was a voice in the court, saying that Zhang Yue was entirely dependent on Wang Shao's efforts to pacify the five prefectures, and that Zhang Yue was only in favor of Wang Shao.

Some even said that Zhang Yue's trip to Xihe Road was just a name, and he didn't have the slightest effort to just sit back and enjoy the success. In fact, everything was planned by Wang Shao.

Wang Shao has obviously belonged to Wang Anshi's family now, so for the face of the prime minister, there are quite a few people who sing praises like this.

They are also disgusting Zhang Yue, but everyone can see where the wind is blowing.

Deng Wan even spread such news with certainty, and many officials who didn't know it believed it.

And why was Zhang Yue transferred back to Beijing at this time?Why did Wang Shao make meritorious deeds at this time?The coach of Xinxihe Road has already made arrangements in silence.

A discerning person can see it clearly.

For several days after he retired that day, Zhang Yue stayed at home all the time.He didn't ask about the gossip in the court, but he knew it clearly.

Huang Lu, Cai Que, Xu Jiang and others came to visit one after another, and these words would inevitably reach Zhang Yue's ears.

Everyone couldn't help complaining about Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue laughed with everyone: "It's not wrong for outsiders to say that I borrowed the power of Wang Zichun to collect Xihe Wuzhou!"

Everyone was stunned.

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "At the beginning, Gu Wei was created by the prince purely, and I took advantage of it. Besides, I really don't know how to lead troops."

Zhang Yue thought about Wang Shao's military exploits in Xihe, and he was borrowing his ideas from history.

"But uncle was Wang Zichun recommended by you at the beginning. If it weren't for this, he was still unknown, and you let him gain a foothold in Guwei, and it was uncle's decision to attack Lanzhou and Huizhou. How could all these be Wang Zichun's achievements? ?”

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."

Cai Que said sternly: "Duzhi, you used to continue to use troops in the northwest for the sake of the imperial court, and you did not hesitate to fight with Khitan. Minister Wen, Minister Feng, and Minister Cai disagreed. But now Wang Xianggong intends to leave you alone to manage Xihe, How could you be so careless?"

Cai Que is right. Zhang Yue made a political mistake, that is, he offended the conservatives and was kicked away by the reformists.

Zhang Yue said to Cai: "It is very true to be honest. Lao Taishan has already spoken about this matter."

Cai said: "This matter is really a matter of carelessness."

Zhang Yue nodded. It had been a long time since anyone criticized him face to face.On the contrary, Cai Que is outspoken, after all, he is a senior brother.

General Xu said: "Duzhi, this matter is because Wang Zichun is not kind. He was favored by you, but he had an affair with Wang Xiang and his son. Now Deng Wan and his like are saying everywhere in the court that you have been honored by Wang Zichun. Why don't you argue?"

Zhang Yue said: "It's easy to spread rumors, but it's a waste of time to refute them. Don't argue, my Sacred Heart knows my merits and demerits, besides, there will be comments from later generations."

Xu Jiang let out a long sigh when he heard the words, he and Cai Que were both worried about Zhang Yue now, but Zhang Yue took it easy.

On the contrary, Huang Lu asked normally: "What are your plans after Duzhi?"

Hearing this sentence, Cai Que Xu will feel uneasy.Huang Lu's official career is not very strong, unlike Cai Que, Xu Jiang is worried that Zhang Yue will be discouraged because of this.

Just as Zhang Yue was about to speak, he suddenly heard that someone outside reported that Ouyang Fa had come to see him.

As soon as Zhang Yue heard this, he immediately invited Ouyang Fa in.Ouyang Fa sent Ouyang Xiu's legacy watch to Beijing.

Zhang Yue felt a little sentimental when he saw Ouyang Fa.

Ouyang Fa tearfully told Zhang Yue about Ouyang Xiu's death, and Zhang Yue regretted it again and again.

Ouyang Fa said: "My late father called himself a layman in Liuyi, one of which was a collection of [-] volumes of books. When living in Yingzhou, my father didn't let go of the volumes, but he enjoyed himself. He often said that when he was young, his family was poor, and he had to walk a long way Borrowing books to read, now that there are so many books around, God really treats him well."

Zhang Yue wept and laughed when he heard the words, as if he saw that optimistic and open-minded Ouyang Gong again.

Ouyang Fa said: "That's right, my father told me three months before his death that after Du Yu's victory over Wu, he was afraid that his achievements would be lost, so he ordered someone to carve two steles. In case ten thousand years later, when mountains become valleys and rivers become plains, his deeds will still circulate in the world.”

"My late father said, Saburo, you are now in Pingxia, and you are doing the same things as Du Yu, but you don't have to care about your reputation like Du Yu. Only a benevolent heart can be passed down forever."

Thinking of his Ping Xia's achievements being questioned by others, many people even believed in the nominal theory, it seems that Ouyang Xiu had a foresight long ago and expected what happened to him today.

Zhang Yue sighed: "Ougong seems to be able to know what I am doing today. How many people in the world can retreat bravely like Ougong when he is on the cusp of the storm. How many people in the world can match such wisdom and bravery?"

The three of Cai Que listened, well, they are asking Duzhi what he plans to do in the future, you won't just persuade him to go home this time, right?

Ouyang Fa said: "Duke Han Wei and my late father were lifelong best friends, so when my late father was dying, my late father asked him to write the epitaph. My late father also said that Sanlang, your seal script is unique in the world, so I can invite you to write it."

Zhang Yueyan said: "At the beginning, I was known by Ougong because of seal script, and now I use seal script to see Ougong off. I know that everything in the world has a definite number."

Zhang Zhi and the others couldn't stand it.

While Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa were talking, Cai Que couldn't help but said to Xu Jiang and the others: "Listen to what Duzhi said, he looks like he has seen through the world, and this is only one step away from becoming a monk. How could it be said by the handsome official from Jiezhen?"

Zhang Zhi also thought to himself, yes, if everything is determined, then why send troops to fight and recover Xihe?
Isn't this useless work?

General Xu said: "What about Jiezhen? Now everyone knows that Wang Xianggong summoned Du to return to Beijing. He said it was to report on his duties, but in fact he was relieved of his military power."

Huang Lu said: "Actually, I don't think there is anything wrong with retiring from an official position. Wang Xianggong likes to do things in this world, so let Wang Xianggong do it."

Cai Que said displeased, "Anzhong, what are you talking about?"

Huang Lu said: "What are you talking about? Duzhi made great achievements in the northwest, but after returning to the court, he was relieved of his military power. The world has its own opinions. Let Wang Xianggong take care of all this."

Cai Que stared coldly and said, "That's right, the court has its own public discussion, otherwise Deng Wan and his ilk wouldn't be in a hurry to smear Du."

While talking, the servants of Zhang's mansion rushed to the hall.

Zhang Zhi stopped the other party and asked, "What's the rush?"

The other party said: "I want to report to you, there are many officers and soldiers with chariots and horses outside, and the source said that the official family issued an edict to worship the master as a Hanlin scholar!"

Zhang Zhi, Cai Que, and Xu Jiang were surprised and delighted when they heard the words.

Zhang Zhixi said: "I said it earlier, people outside are confused, but the official family is a sage, and he is very clear about uncle's credit!"

Xu Jiang said with a smile: "Exchanging four heads, it's a good deal!"

Cai Que also nodded, but Huang Lu showed disdain.

(End of this chapter)