Zhang Wei when he received the message.

Although a little surprised.

But it is also within his control.

After learning that Wang Shang had taken power, Zhang Wei knew that it was time for him to return to Kyoto.

Have to plan for what's next.

Zhang Wei burned the letter in his hand.

Prepare to leave right now.

However, just when he was about to leave.

A group of people suddenly appeared outside the mansion.

They looked respectful.

His eyes were full of admiration.

When they saw Zhang Wei, they all knelt down and shouted, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang!"

"Master Zhang saved me from the depths of my life. I have no way to repay you. I only have a little surplus food at home. Please accept it, Master Zhang!"

"These are eggs from my family. Please accept them, Master Zhang."

The group of people acted like crazy.

They stuffed the things in their hands into the followers around Zhang Wei.

The people around Zhang Wei looked terrified.

They couldn't hurt the people.

He could only look at Zhang Wei with a blank face.

Seeing how popular he was, Zhang Wei shook his head helplessly.

Ask the people around you to distribute these things to them one by one.

I also talked to them about some follow-up matters.

Even if he leaves here.

There will also be someone here to clean up the mess.

I will definitely not abandon them.

After repeated assurances, Zhang Wei finally escaped from the encirclement.

Then we left the county.

After leaving the county, the others were still feeling frightened.

When he saw Zhang Wei, he said cautiously, "Sir, are we going to the next county?"

"No!"

Zhang Wei shook his head: "Return to Beijing!"

"Yes!" The people around looked at Zhang Wei deeply.

He nodded steadily.

They did take a long time to come out.

Many of the people who had traveled with Zhang Wei before died along the way.

During this time of traveling abroad.

They lived a very hard life.

Sometimes they would go to the deep mountains and forests to look for grain seeds that had not been discovered by humans.

This also resulted in serious casualties.

This group of people were added later.

Among the accompanying team, there were not many people coming from Kyoto.

Now I have survived the disaster.

I heard Zhang Wei say he wanted to go back to Kyoto.

They were naturally overjoyed.

He immediately arranged his luggage, fearing that Zhang Wei would change his mind.

After a long journey.

After March.

Zhang Wei returns to Kyoto.

After returning to Kyoto, Wang Yin remained in seclusion for a long time.

However, the Wang family still closed its doors to visitors.

When the other party passed away, he had already handed over the power to Wang Shang.

Zhang Wei naturally had to pay a visit.

People in Beijing learned about Zhang Wei's return.

Everyone was shocked.

Zhang Wei has been away from the capital for too long.

It's so long that they almost forgot about this person.

Zhang Wei's return now really surprised them.

When they learned that Zhang Wei went to Wang's house.

Everyone was in a state of panic.

Even guessing Zhang Wei's intention.

During the years when Zhang Wei was away from Beijing, the Wang family and the Zhang family were fighting each other.

Checks and balances.

No one will let anyone.

They are equally matched.

Your Majesty lives a comfortable life in the balance of power between the two.

It can be considered as what I wished for.

Now, Zhang Wei suddenly returns.

It made everyone feel a little uncomfortable.

But no one dared to say it.

He didn't even dare to cause trouble for Zhang Wei.

The moment Zhang Wei returned to the capital, Liu Ao already knew the other party's whereabouts.

Although Zhang Wei is traveling abroad.

But I report to him at any time.

He can also know what is happening in each county.

Also know the current situation of each county.

Every time Zhang Wei sent out information, Liu Ao would sigh.

His expression was very solemn.

Because he knew that the big man was probably beyond saving.

The Han has now reached the end of his rope.

Plus the emperor was incompetent.

And his father had already warned him not to get involved in state affairs.

Even if he had amazing abilities, he was powerless to turn the tide.

I can only watch from the sidelines.

Now Zhang Wei is back.

Liu Ao was a little panicked, as he was afraid that Zhang Wei would take action against the Wang family.

Once the Wang family is checked and balanced by the Zhang family, His Majesty may take action against the Zhang family.

This is not a good phenomenon.

And as soon as the other party returned to Beijing, he went to the Wang family.

What does it mean?
In the Wang family's mansion.

When the Wang family learned about Zhang Wei's visit.

Everyone was a little confused.

Why is Zhang Wei coming to Wang’s house?
The Wang family and the Zhang family are already at loggerheads.

The two are incompatible.

Zhang Wei comes to Wang's house now, isn't he here to attract hatred?
Or maybe he came for revenge.

When Wang Mang learned that Zhang Wei came to the Wang family.

Go out and visit directly.

He invited the person to his own villa.

Even surpassed several of his uncles.

"Master Xiao Zhang, how have your travels been over the past few years?"

"Did you gain anything?" Wang Mang asked with a smile when he saw Zhang Wei.

Wang Mang was still the same as the one Zhang Wei had met before.

A gentle gentleman.

Be humble.

And very low-key.

Judging from his appearance alone, Wang Mang is a simple and honest person.

A face that is trustworthy.

But Zhang Wei knew what kind of person this was.

Seeing this man's expression, Zhang Wei smiled slightly: "It is indeed a great achievement."

"I am returning to the capital this time to report this matter to His Majesty."

"Oh?"

When Wang Mang heard this, his eyes flickered.

He looked at Zhang Wei deeply.

Zhang Wei was one of the smartest people he had ever met.

The Zhang family was already at its peak.

Zhang Wei could have entered the imperial court under the protection of the Zhang family and become one of the three highest officials in the country.

But Zhang Wei did not make such a choice.

Instead, he chose a less important position.

I stayed there for many years.

If such an intelligent person cannot be used by the Wang family, then he can only be eliminated.

During Zhang Wei's travels.

He also sent people to assassinate Zhang Wei.

But without exception, all failed.

None of the people he sent out returned alive.

He didn't even know what these people were like at the moment.

Was he captured alive by Zhang Wei?

Hearing that Zhang Wei was coming to visit, he naturally couldn't sit still and wanted to come over to find out what was going on.

Now after hearing what Zhang Wei said, Wang Mang was a little confused.

Does Zhang Wei know it or not?

Do you really just want to report your travels to His Majesty?

So simple?
Why doesn't he believe it?

Zhang Wei and Wang Mang talked in the room for about a cup of tea.

When Wang Shang and others arrived.

Zhang Weicai then offered to leave.

Wang Shang and others watched Zhang Wei leave.

After Wang Mang, who had sent the person away, came back, Wang Shang looked at Zhang Wei deeply.

Before Wang Shang could speak, Wang Mang explained, "Uncle, this man has amazing talent, and he is not particularly close to the head of the Zhang family."

"If we can win him over, the Wang family will get a great boost."

"Stupid!"

As soon as Wang Mang finished speaking, Wang Shang said angrily, "What are you doing?"

"Weren't you very calm before?"

"Why did you do such a stupid thing this time?"

"Have you forgotten everything that happened in the court four years ago?"

"Zhang Wei is a member of the Zhang family anyway. He can't possibly be used by the Wang family."

"But now you have received him and let him into the Wang family's mansion. How do you want the people of Kyoto to view our Wang family?"

"How will His Majesty view our Wang family?"

Wang Shang was indeed angry.

Wang Mang has always had a good reputation within the Wang family.

Whether it is filial piety or other aspects, everything is done to perfection.

No flaws whatsoever.

Such a person had long been famous. Even he thought that Wang Mang was a rare young talent in the Wang family.

But what's going on now?

Wang Mang actually made a fool of himself in this matter.

If His Majesty knew about this.

The Wang family had no way to defend themselves.

"Uncle, I know I was wrong!" Wang Mang saw that Wang Shang was angry.

Immediately admit your mistake.

He had no status in the Wang family.

Apart from its good reputation, it has nothing else to offer.

And it is precisely this disguise that makes him famous.

Even if the Wang family doesn't like him, they have to let him hold a high position.

Moreover, he has now entered the court and is deeply loved by everyone.

He believed that he was no less talented than these people.

As long as he is given the opportunity, he will surely soar to the sky.

"Don't go out during this period of time, and reflect on yourself at home!"

"After the turmoil in this world is over, it won't be too late for you to not attend the court." Wang Shang said directly.

How could Wang Mang refute?
I can only nod in agreement.

After Zhang Wei left the Wang family mansion.

He went to see Liu Ao again.

Report the affairs of each county to Liu Ao.

It's all true.

As for what Liu Ao did, it was none of his business.

After finishing this task, he went to Liu Ao's mansion again.

The two discussed for a while.

Wait until Zhang Wei comes out.

The whole Kyoto is about to change.

Wang Mang never thought that just because he met Zhang Wei once, the Wang family had put him aside for seven years.

time flies.

8 BC.

Wang Gen, who succeeded Wang Shang, was seriously ill.

When he was seriously ill, Wang Mang took care of him day and night.

I just want to get Wang Gen’s rights.

But his position is not particularly stable because there are people eyeing him covetously.

Especially the Queen Mother's nephew.

This person's status is higher than Wang Mang.

And she is very favored in His Majesty's presence.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Wang family will definitely appoint this person as the Grand Marshal.

How could Wang Mang be willing?

He had been a lowly servant in the Wang family for so many years just to outlast his uncles so that he could take the top position.

Now suddenly a Cheng Yaojin appears.

The master and disciple would naturally not sit and wait for death.

He collected evidence against the man.

Then hand it over to Wang Gen.

After Wang Gen learned of this man's ambition.

Immediately inform the Queen Mother of this matter.

The Queen Mother looked at her nephew's ambition and immediately changed her mind.

Let Liu Ao deprive him of his position.

Directly made him a commoner.

After this incident, Wang Mang's position was as stable as Mount Tai.

When Wang Gen was seriously ill, Wang Mang was by his side.

Wang Gen would naturally lean towards Wang Mang.

And when he was ill and unable to get up, Wang Gen handed over his power to Wang Mang.

Wang Mang became another Grand Marshal after Wang Gen, and was also granted the title of Marquis of Xindu.

After Wang Mang became the Grand Marshal.

Be self-disciplined and tireless in recruiting virtuous people.

All the rewards and gifts he received were used to entertain celebrities, and he lived a frugal life.

Gained a good reputation among the gentry.

Zhang Wei just watched quietly from the side.

He had no intention of interfering in Wang Mang's political affairs.

I didn't even think about stopping it.

7 BC.

Liu Ao died.

Grand Marshal Wang Mang immediately supported the crown prince to succeed to the throne.

Liu Xin ascended the throne.

After he came to power, he immediately made important use of the Empress Dowager and the Queen's family.

Wang Mang was forced into a corner.

I can only resign.

Then he returned to his fiefdom, Xindu, stayed indoors and lived a well-behaved and cautious life.

In this way, he can cultivate his reputation and prepare for his comeback.

As Wang Mang left.

The Wang family's status in the court gradually declined.

It has even reached a negligible state.

It lives up to the grand occasion of the five marquises ruling under the same rule.

During this period, the Zhang family became much more cautious.

After the Wang family was overthrown.

The man, Liu Xin, resigned.

Stay away from the court.

Return to the Wang family’s former residence to recuperate.

Zhang Wei was the only one left in the entire court.

Although Zhang Wei was one of the Nine Ministers, his power was not particularly great.

It won’t cause any worry.

Both Liu Ao and the current Liu Xin are very confident in Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei after Liu Xin came to power.

He no longer cared about the affairs of the previous dynasty.

Instead, he quietly compiled his own agricultural code!

1 BC.

Liu Xin passed away.

Because he left no offspring.

On the day after the emperor passed away, Queen Mother Wang returned to the Weiyang Palace and took back the imperial seal.

Soon after, he issued an edict requiring the officials in the court to nominate candidates for the Grand Marshal. At a meeting of the court officials, they all recommended Wang Mang.

Wang Mang had a high reputation in the court.

It also has a good reputation among the people.

Especially when Wang Mang lived in his fiefdom.

Because the second son killed the family slave in order to gain a good reputation.

He actually beat his son to death with sticks.

This is to compensate for the life of the servant.

This move made Wang Mang very popular among the people.

His reputation among the people and in the court increased day by day.

After Liu Xin's death, Queen Mother Wang came to power and naturally wanted to allow members of the Wang family to re-enter the court.

Wang Mang then had his opportunity.

Although there were some oppositions, the general trend was unstoppable and Wang Mang returned to the court.

Soon after.

Queen Mother Wang appointed Wang Mang as Grand Marshal, in charge of the Secretariat, and also in charge of military affairs and the imperial guards.

Wang Mang, who held great power, supported the 9-year-old Emperor Ping of Han to ascend the throne.

Because Your Majesty is young.

And Wang Mang held great power.

Plus a series of previous demotions.

Wang Mang became more cautious in his actions and exposed his ambitions.

He eliminated dissidents in the court, formed a faction to attack those who were different, and excluded all those who opposed him.

Renew those who obey him.

After Zhang Wei got this information.

No representation.

Despite Wang Mang's repeated invitations, Zhang Wei remained unmoved.

He always stayed in his position, writing books and ignoring what was happening outside.

Wang Mang saw that he could not persuade Zhang Wei.

No more wasted effort.

Anyway, Zhang Wei won't hinder me.

Without Zhang Wei's obstruction, Wang Mang acted more recklessly.

1 AD.

Wang Mang gave himself a higher title, making him the Grand Tutor and one of the four assistants.

The rest of the people were his confidants.

Some of them were Tai Shi, Tai Bao, and Shao Fu.

They are all among the Three Dukes.

These few people monopolize power, and except for the matter of conferring titles, all other matters are decided by them.

All of a sudden.

Wang Mang was extremely popular.

The second year of the Christian era.

There was a severe drought in the Han Dynasty, accompanied by a locust plague.

The people of Qingzhou fled.

When Wang Mang learned about this, he took the initiative to take the lead and donated half of his property to help resettle the refugees.

Seeing this, other officials followed suit.

It played a very important role in disaster relief.

It also ensures that the people of Qingzhou are properly resettled.

This gave the refugees a brief respite.

After this incident, countless people spread Wang Mang's good reputation.

Some even think that Wang Mang can be compared with saints.

When Zhang Wei heard the news, he just laughed it off.

Ignored.

The end of the second year AD.

Zhang Wei looked at Nong Dian in front of him and a smile appeared on his face.

After several years, his works finally achieved certain results.

This book will surely make him famous in history.

It can even enable rapid development of agriculture in future generations.

After working day and night for the past few years, Zhang Wei is exhausted both physically and mentally.

My body is at the end of its strength.

After completing the book, he vomited blood and fainted in the study.

...(End of chapter)

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