Prime Minister

Chapter 765 This Person Can Use
When Zhang Yue and Han Jiang talked about the risk of party struggle, he clearly saw Han Jiang's eyes hesitate.

Zhang Yue could see from Han Jiang's eyes that he did have some scruples.

Han Jiang said: "I'm not worried about party disputes, it's just that I am the person recommended by Duke Han Wei after all, and I am in a place of suspicion."

Zhang Yue nodded. What Han Jiang said was one reason, and another reason, he didn't dare to risk it.

If he had dared to go all out back then, the prime minister would not have had Wang Anshi's turn.

When Zhang Yue first proposed the exemption law, Han Jiang promised him that if he was lucky enough to be in power, he must implement it.

As a result, after Han Jiang became the prime minister, Sima Guang objected to the proposal of the exemption method, and it was only implemented after Wang Anshi came back.

Zhang Yue said: "Even if Jiefu is gone and there are many party members, just relying on the exemption law, Han Gong may be hindered by his position at this time."

Han Jiang said: "Duzhi, I am also in favor of the exemption method, but Jiefu's practice is indeed not my original intention. If you want me to change course now, this cannot be done."

This is why Han Jiang was criticized by Wang Anshi as a violation of sex and benevolence.

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Brother, you were also under Han Gong's curtain back then, if Han Gong makes a comeback in the future, you can be reused."

This is also the highest official position in Confucius' life.

Cai Que stared coldly and asked, "The officials want to use Mr. Han as their chancellor?"

After Confucius spread the news through the mouth of Zilu, Sanhuan was very nervous, and immediately appointed Confucius as the chief commander on behalf of the king of Lu.

For example, in the dispute between Chinese medicine and Western medicine, some people say that Western medicine is better for treating this disease, and another person says that Chinese medicine is better, but some people jump out and say that Chinese medicine is the mainstay and Western medicine is supplemented, or Western medicine is the main course and Chinese medicine is supplemented. This is of course reasonable. , but no one listened.

After Yang Hu, a powerful minister of Lu State, fled, Gongshan Buxuan continued Yang Hu's line to fight against Sanhuan.Gongshan Buxuan threw an olive branch to Confucius at that time, asking him to help him.

The official said dejectedly: "I have no thoughts."

Zhang Yue guessed that although Han Jiang and Wang Anshi had differences, they were not yet ready to go it alone.But he definitely has resentment towards Wang Anshi from the bottom of his heart, and at the same time wants to get back what he lost in politics.

Zhang Yuedao: "Mr. Han, Wang Xianggong is the only leader in the reform. Over the years, officials such as Lu Jifu and Zeng Zixuan have been trained only by Wang Xianggong. If the position is changed, is Xianggong as arrogant as Wang Xianggong?"

Han Jiang was slightly surprised when she heard the words, and then said: "That should be the case. I am also on your side in this matter."

Han Jiang asked: "What should I do? Am I going to resign from the officials and go back to the Daming Mansion? I am not reconciled to this."

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Mr. Han is too worried, we can learn the wisdom of a sage."

The official said: "We can't blame Wang Anshi for this matter, it's all..."

Wu Chong impeached Wang Shao face to face in the hall for the crime of losing the city, losing the land and losing his teacher, but he gave Wang Anshi his strength to save him, and instead blamed Jingsi Lilangzhan.

At that time, Zilu was very upset and asked Confucius, do you have nowhere to go?Why do you have to take refuge in a rebellious courtier and traitor like Gongshan Buxuan?

And now in the palace.

Han Jiang's former prime minister bowed to him, Zhang Yue hurriedly supported Lian Dao and dared not say: "Han Gong had this intention a long time ago, otherwise he would not condescend to come to the lower official's mansion to ask questions today."

The loss of Tabai City left him bewildered.

Zhang Yue's words dispelled Han Jiang's idea of ​​independent Wang Anshi.

Zhang Yue said: "In fact, Wang Xianggong wanted me to go back to the northwest long ago, but I said that the prince would not go back to the northwest if he didn't give up, but he angered Wang Xianggong and his son."

Zhang Zhi also asked the same question.

The Empress Dowager interrupted: "Didn't Wang Anshi resign many times in the past? Just promise him, and find another person to share the worries of the officials for him."

Zhang Zhi looked at Cai Que with a look of confusion, Zhang Yue said to Zhang Zhi: "Don't think about it, Senior Brother Cai must be going to pay a visit to Han Gongmen tonight."

When the officials saw the Empress Dowager, they immediately saluted, and the Empress Dowager said with concern: "The officials didn't have lunch, why don't they have dinner?"

Not only lost the support of the reformists, but also offended the conservatives.

Under the empress dowager's words, the officials took a few mouthfuls of food.

Zhang Yue is talking about Confucius' political wisdom.

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "You have been like this since you were an official. If you are unhappy about something, you will take it on yourself. Your body is tied to the country, and you must not treat it like this."

After hearing Zhang Yue's words, Han Jiang immediately understood everything, and said to Zhang Yue: "It's really enlightening."

Cai Que asked, "Is everything settled?"

Han Jiang also understands that he is inferior to Wang Anshi in terms of prestige, courage, and ability.

After Han Jiang left.

There may be differences of opinion within the reform faction, and it is okay for everyone to quarrel behind closed doors, but they must be consistent externally.

Zhang Yue laughed and said, "When did I say that, don't talk nonsense."

Confucius said, did I go in vain?If I go to join him, I can help him rejuvenate his family as before.

The official said: "I know I was wrong."

Zhang Yue asked rhetorically, "What's the deal?"

After finishing speaking, Han Jiang bowed to Zhang Yue.

Cai Que looked at Zhang Yue and said: "It's so difficult, I don't want to say everything."

Han Jiang said: "It's better to have more."

Cai Que thought a little when he heard the words.

The officials are distraught.

At this time, the palace reported that the empress dowager was coming.

Han Jiang laughed and said: "Hey, I don't know if I don't tell you. In fact, when I was in daimyo, Sima Jun really advised me to go back to Beijing to fight, but my brother told me not to act rashly, and to go to Beijing to hear what you mean. Now It’s only after listening to you that I fully understand.”

Confucius agreed without hesitation.

At this time, if you pull the team out to do it alone, then both sides will beat you.

The Empress Dowager said: "Outside people are spreading new laws to harass the people. Now that they have lost even the battle, it seems that Wang Anshi can't do anything."

That day's dinner, Cai Que bid farewell to Zhang Yue after a few mouthfuls.

Zhang Yue said: "If it's not as good, then there will be many political parties. At that time, the reformists will not tolerate it, and even Sima Junshi may not be able to tolerate it."

The several stewards in the hall argued for a while but did not come up with a final idea, and the officials returned to the hall sullenly, not even looking at the imperial meal served.

Zhang Zhi, Cai Que went in and looked at Zhang Yue smiling.

"You and Jiefu are at odds, and this time you resigned from the bachelor's position nine times to return to the northwest?"

Zhang Yue said happily, "Thank you, Mr. Han."

Han Jiang's problem is that he doesn't rely on both sides.

But Confucius didn't want to go to Gongshan Buxuan in his heart, but he went to see Gongshan Buxuan.

Zhang Zhi suddenly shook his head and said: "He is too keen on fame."

That's right, with such a big idea, how could Han Jiang make a decision after listening to her own words? It must be that many of her thoughts are in line with Han Jiang's original ideas.

The official said: "After returning to my mother, my son also thought about it, but the prime ministers are all selected between the ruling and the previous prime ministers. Before, there was a Chen Sheng who was very happy, but he opposed the Qingmiao Law. Now the ruling kings are better at literature than political affairs. , Feng Jing, Wu Chong, and Cai Ting all have their own weaknesses, while Zhang Yue, Lu Huiqing, and Zeng Bu are all lacking in qualifications and cannot convince the public."

"As for the former Prime Minister, Zhong Han, Fu, and Wen Gong also opposed the new law. I don't know who to use?"

The Empress Dowager said: "Didn't the officials call Han Jiang into Beijing a few days ago? How is this person?"

The official put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth and said, "This person can be used."

(End of this chapter)