Prime Minister

Chapter 772

When Zhang Yue returned home from the interview.

It was after Xu time.

At this time, the night wind was slightly cool, and the street was very clean.Not far away from the Gaomen mansion, there are singing and singing coming out from time to time, men drinking and laughing, and there is a scene of peace everywhere.

Both left and right followed Zhang Yue far away. He rode his horse and walked alone on the street, feeling both the great kindness of the king and the heavy burden on his body.

At this moment, Zhang Yue's mood can be described as having mixed feelings.

Fangcai was resolute and confident in the palace just now, mainly for the purpose of reassuring the emperor and giving him confidence.Right now, alone, although he already has a comprehensive plan in his chest, hesitation inevitably hits his heart when he faces a major event.

Just like a candidate, even if you have taken the test countless times on weekdays, when the provincial test is approaching, you will still feel nervous during the palace test.

Suddenly Zhang Yue stopped immediately, staring at Mingyue in silence for a long time, national affairs and family affairs came to his mind all of a sudden.

Zhang Yue returned to the mansion, but saw that the lights in the mansion were bright.

After waiting for a long time, Zhang Zhi went out and said to Wang Kuo, "Your Majesty Wang Dalang, you don't have to wait any longer. My uncle is tired and won't see any guests today."

Wang Shao's eldest son, Wang Kuo, also lingered outside the gate of Zhangfu, waiting for a long time.

After finishing the chapter, he left.

Zhang Yue went back to his room but saw that his two sons were already asleep, and Shi Qi Niang was still waiting for him under the lamp.

Cai Jing is Zhang Yue's favorite student, and he has been helping Wang Anshi before, but the relationship with Zhang Yue is still good. As for Cai Bian, Wang Anshi's son-in-law, he is a magistrate in the local area.

Wang Kuo wept and said: "I know that my father owes too much to the envoy Jinglue, and I ask the envoy Jinglue to give my father another chance because of the many years of affection."

Seventeen Niang said: "You seem to have a lot of power in your hands, and you are very prestigious, but the officials trust you for a while, but in the long run, there will be no unbearable suspicion. The officials in the court will also be jealous, even a small mistake Don't let go. At the beginning, Di Wuxiang's Yin Jian was not far away. If it doesn't work, I have to intercede with my father and ask him to quit this job for you."

The next day, when they heard the news that Zhang Yue was going to the northwest as an envoy, many people came to join him, wanting to join the curtain.

Zhang Yue said: "Brother, Northwest, Hanlin Bachelor can only choose one, how can it be such a good thing to take care of both."

Zhang Yue knew that the husband and wife were about to part, so he sat by the bed and coaxed Seventeen Niang to be happy.Seeing the smile on Shiqiniang's face, Zhang Yue held Shiqiniang's hand and put it on his chest and said, "Lady, I came back from the northwest this time, and I asked the government to live in a beautiful place. How about it? Or if you don't want to part with the prosperity of the capital, how about I just be an idle official?"

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "No, there is a father-in-law in the court who is the prime minister, and the officials will not assign me a heavy job in order to avoid suspicion. Then you and I will have a leisurely life."

Seventeen Niang looked at Zhang Yue and said, "You have always cared about the honor and disgrace of your family, why did you not consider this matter?"

"The third brother's dispatch is settled?" Zhang Shi asked.

Seventeen Niang said: "I'm not opposed to officials making marquises and ministers, but I'm afraid that you will take risks. No matter when and where, you must think of our mother and child, and don't go into the horns."

Zhang Zhi looked excited, he had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.

Others asked Cai Bian if he was afraid that Zhang Yue would harm him?Cai Bian replied, Zhang Xueshi is also a gentleman, and Jiayue also values ​​his character, so I have nothing to worry about.

However, Zhang Yue's move to let Cai Bian enter the shogunate was to reassure Wang Anshi and prevent the other party from holding him back.

After hearing the words, Shi Qi Niang knew that Zhang Yue's intentions could not be dispelled, so she could only turn her back and sob.

Zhang Yue said: "It is indeed difficult to be around the emperor. You are straightforward, but you have to change it in the future. You need to experience what you can say and what you should be careful about. This point You can't deal with small things, do you think it's easy to be a foreigner? When you get to the place, there's no one to restrain you, and you can do whatever you want?"

Zhang Shi said: "Etiquette is still necessary."

Zhang Yue glanced at Zhang Zhi and thought, you are still too young.Do you know why the country fell to the old Zhao family, instead of Guo Wei and Chai Rong?
Zhang Yue thought in his heart that he must dispel Zhang Zhi's intention to go with him, and said, "I will have a sense of proportion, and when necessary, I will retreat bravely. It is more useful for you to sit in the capital than follow me to the northwest."

"It's no exception if the family members stay in Beijing?" Zhang Zhi asked.

Zhang Yue said: "Repay your wishes on the golden platform, and support Yulong to die for you. From ancient times to now, this kindness is the most unbearable."

Zhang Shi said: "I'll clean up for you and send someone to inform your father-in-law."

In the history books of later generations, Zhang Yue's shogunate is called the No.1 shogunate in the world.

Zhang Yue watched Zhang Zhi leave and smiled, but then thought of himself, how should he explain to Shi Qi Niang?

In fact, the sooner Zhang knew about this result, he discussed with Wang Anshi that day.Wang Anshi made it clear that if he insisted on going to the Northwest, he would no longer be granted the title of Hanlin Bachelor.

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "I understand."

Zhang Yueduo didn't agree, he just ordered five people, Xu Xi, Shen Kuo, Zhang Yi, Cai Jing, Cai Bian.

Zhang Yue said: "Many officials in their 60s and 20s have come here for so many years. Could it be that you, a [-]-year-old official, can't stand it?"

Seeing Shi Qiniang wanting to get up, Zhang Yue quickly stopped him and said: "The lady is not just the official's intention, this time I also took the initiative to invite Ying."

"The madam only said that she was very uncomfortable, please go there as soon as possible."

Zhang Yue immediately untied the jade belt and said, "This is the jade belly bestowed by the official."

"If you have any gossip around the officials, you can help me explain it, but once your interests conflict, you must not endanger yourself in order to protect me."

Zhang Yue said: "Not for now."

Zhang Yuexin must have been Zhang Zhi's wife, Mrs. Lu, who was listening.

Except for Xu Xi and Cai Jing who took the initiative to come to the door, Shen Kuo, Zhang Wei, and Cai Bian were all called by him to come.

Zhang Zhi asked, "Third Uncle, what does this mean?"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Shi sighed and said: "I knew it was not as good as before, so I stayed at home."

Seventeen Niang said: "I'm afraid that you won't be able to let go of the heavy responsibility. You have made great contributions from the northwest and returned to the court. If the officials don't reuse you, it will be difficult!"

In addition to other things, Zhang Yue also valued Cai Bian's talent.

Zhang Yue laughed, but saw a skirt moving under the screen beside him.

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Go to the northwest!"

The night before Zhang Yue left Beijing.

Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan already knew."

Zhang Zhi said from the side: "Daddy doesn't know what Third Uncle means."

Zhang Yue said, "It's good that you understand."

Seventeen Niang said: "You always do things from beginning to end, I'm afraid you won't be able to unload them when the time comes."

Zhang Yue hugged Shi Qiniang's waist, and the husband and wife talked all night.

Others only saw the glory of the imperial belt, but Seventeen Niang saw the crisis ahead.

Zhang Yue was silent for a moment and said: "Lady, it is true that it is better to start with the end than to start with the end, or to start with the end, but I still believe that everything depends on human effort."

Zhang Zhi wanted to speak again, but he heard a servant from outside say: "Sir, Madam said that her chest is not feeling well, please go and have a look."

Once Lao Wang said something, it must be hard to follow.

Zhang Yue knew that Shi Qi Niang had understood what had happened, so he said to her: "Don't worry, it will take half a year to go to the northwest, and it will only take two years at most, and I will return to Beijing."

"But lady, please don't worry, I will do my best. If there are any gossips in the court, I will resign."

"You also know that I am not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. When the Guangrui army in Qingzhou rebelled, it was me and the quality husband who put it down. These years, I have lived in the capital for a long time, and I have been suffering from depression. Every day, my classmates from the capital and my fellow countrymen come to my door. I have to see and I have to receive, the officials call me to inspect the various pavilions, I have a straight temper, and I have to bear a lot of anger in the open and in the dark, and I am almost going crazy in these days."

Zhang Zhi suddenly clasped his fists to himself and said, "Third Uncle, I want to go to the Northwest with you to make contributions, please agree."

After hearing this, Zhang Shi said: "It's better to go to the northwest, but I always think it's better for you to take over the Imperial Academy and stay in the capital, but since you have this arrangement, I can't say anything, I don't understand the affairs of the officialdom. "

The process of recruiting five people was also very smooth, including Wang Anshi's son-in-law Cai Bian, who immediately agreed to join Zhang Yue's shogunate without hesitation.

"Why? Third Uncle, as the so-called father and son fight, brothers who fight tigers, wouldn't it be good for our uncle and nephew to join hands to achieve something?"

Zhang Zhi said helplessly: "Madam, can you wait a moment?"

Zhang Zhi said: "Okay, I will talk to third uncle tomorrow."

Zhang Yue said: "Today, the officials have given me great power because of their trust, but all the generals who went to war in the past and present are not immune to suspicion. The example of Chen Qiao in this dynasty can be seen, so three people will become tigers in the long run. Therefore, I need to advance planning."

These five people added Lu Shengqing, Wen Jifu, Xing Shu, Su Zhe, Zhong Shidao, You Shixiong, Wang Hou and others.

Zhang Yue said: "Lady, besides Qi family, we scholars also govern the country and the world."

Zhang Yue said to Zhang Zhizhi with understanding: "I will leave tomorrow, you can talk to me tomorrow."

Zhang Yue paused and said to Zhang Zhizhi: "I'm staying away from Bianjing this time, but as time goes by, there may be rumors and rumors reaching the emperor's ears."

Zhang Zhi was speechless after hearing this.

Zhang Shi and Zhang Zhi didn't sleep in the living room waiting for the news. When Zhang Yue arrived home, both of them were overjoyed.

Seventeen Niang hesitated slightly and said: "I can save it. What is the jade belt around your waist?"

Seventeen Niang looked at the jade belt for a while and said to Zhang Yue: "Officer, the official wants you to work for him!"

Zhang Zhi said: "This matter... please don't worry too much about this matter, Mr. Dalang. When the third uncle arrives in the northwest, let your father and uncle explain it clearly. I think we can sit down and talk about anything."

Wang Kuo said: "If that's the case, please let me see the scriptures and give me a chance to explain in person."

Zhang Zhi said: "Today is really too late, I know you have been sitting for half a day. Come and send Mr. Dalang back to the mansion."

When Wang Kuo saw the servants of Zhang's mansion stepping forward to persuade him that he would not be able to see Zhang Yue, Wang Kuo couldn't help crying, and finally left Zhang's mansion with the support of Zhang's servants.

Zhang Zhi looked at Wang Kuo like this, and really felt that the other party was a bit pitiful, but then he thought again, why bother if he knew today?
(End of this chapter)