Compete for the Song Dynasty

Lu Huiqing felt a little unhappy after being shut down, but who told him that he was overtaken, and if Wang Pang met him, if you came to talk to him and I went to talk, he would know Wang Pang's thoughts, but this one is not seen. Could it be that Wang Pang had a deep opinion of herself, and the more she thought about it, the more uneasy Lu Huiqing felt. After thinking about it for a long time, she suddenly thought that there might be someone who could talk to Wang Pang, so she ordered the bearers to go to Wang Gui's prime minister's residence.

Speaking of it, it may not be a good thing to have more prime ministers, but since the founding of Song Taizu, the imperial power has been continuously strengthened, divided, and weakened. The prime minister is not an official official name, but actually a group. The power of the prime minister is divided into three. Although there are three provinces in the central government, the ministers of the three provinces and the six ministers are not allowed to manage the affairs of the department without special permission. Tang, Dutang, etc., manage the administrative affairs of the country, with Tongping Zhangshi as the chief, and most of them are served by Zhongshu and the ministers of the two provinces under the door.

Such a system of official positions will inevitably lead to a situation of overlapping agencies, quotas, and commissioners. During the Xining reform period, Wang Anshi argued that as long as various agencies can restore their functions and functions, the goal of reform will be achieved. Played an important role in the innovation. Song Shenzong was not satisfied with the receipt of "Dong Zheng's official system". In the last years of Xining, he ordered the collation of "Tang Liudian". The official system was reformed again. This time, Zhao Xu did not need to ask Wang Anshi for a piece of advice. However, after the reform, the administrative efficiency did not improve, and it seemed more procrastinated than in the past. Shenzong felt quite relieved about the expenditure of Wanmi.

It can be seen from this that Zhao Xu's desire for change is undeniable, but the only reason he uses Wang Anshi is in the early days of his change. Someone can let him learn how to reform and become his shield. Wang Anshi, who devoted himself to cultivating Buddhism and ignored political affairs, could see clearly.

So this is where Han Jiang envied Wang Anshi. Back at the dining table between Han Jiang and Wang Pang, seeing that Wang Pang had no interest in participating in political affairs, and seeing that Wang Pang had sent Lu Huiqing away, Han Jiang secretly felt that Wang Pang had just come to the mansion in person Welcome at the door, it is still very face-saving. [

"My lord still has far-sightedness. Just take the matter of entrusting me to find a famous teacher for your nephew back then. It can be seen that the prince has a long-term consideration. He originally wanted to send his nephew to Prime Minister Bao. Unexpectedly, at that time, you were already sharp Bi Lu, you are really talented, but it is a pity that your adoptive father left early, otherwise, with his temper, I am afraid that Lu Huiqing would not be able to tolerate Lu Huiqing's troubles." Han Jiang praised Wang Anshi and Wang Pang and remembered Bao Zheng, finally talked about Lu Huiqing.

When Wang Pang saw him mentioning it, he asked, "I've heard it before, and I really can't compliment what Lu Huiqing has done!"

"Hmph, it's not just that I'm not flattering. I get angry when I think about it. Sima Guang told the emperor that Lu Huiqing was insidious and cunning. He was not a good person. It was his actions that caused Wang Anshi to be criticized by all circles inside and outside. Unfortunately, although Wang Anshi Virtuous, but self-willed and ignorant of the world, Lu Huiqing made an idea, and your father went to implement it, and Sima Guang personally warned him: "The flatterer is now obedient to you and obeys you, but if you lose power, you will lose your power." He will definitely fight back and betray you!"

Wang Pang nodded: "That's right, he's quite accurate in judging people. I heard from my father that he tried his best to oppose the New Deal back then, and was appointed Deputy Privy Envoy, but refused to resign. , retired to Luoyang the following year, and continued to compile "Tong Jian" with a bookstore, and I guess it is almost a book now!"

"Oh, I didn't expect your father and Sima Junshi to still be in touch. Neither of these two people could convince anyone in court, but after retiring from the court, they often went out of the palace side by side. They are really enemies. In fact, if it weren't for Lu Huiqing's hindrance, most of them would object. People in the New Deal also have different political opinions, so it may not be difficult to communicate, but at that time Lu Huiqing was very radical, and because the emperor appreciated him, all those who had different political opinions were demoted or impeached. Now thinking about it, your father’s decision is correct. If If one day it is announced that the new law will be completely abolished, everything will return to the original point, and those officials will return to the court, I am afraid that a large number of people will suffer because of it!"

Still need to wait until that day, after Wang Anshi's resignation, it can be seen that many people have been implicated, Wang Pang thought to himself and said: "If you listen to what Prime Minister Han said, this Lu Huiqing is really hateful.

"That's not the only hateful thing." When the old man got angry, he explained to the king what Lu Huiqing had done in these years.

It turned out that in the seventh year of Xining (1074), Wang Anshi was dismissed for the first time. Because of the appreciation of Wang Anshi and Song Shenzong, Lu Huiqing was promoted to be a political advisor and Wang Anshi's successor, but Lu Huiqing had great ambitions. It came out that although Song Shenzong dismissed Wang Anshi, it was actually a temporary evasion due to the pressure of public opinion from the old party forces. He dreamed of completely getting rid of Wang Anshi to replace him. Therefore, he tried every means to persecute Wang Anshi to avoid his recurrence Apparently, his methods are so despicable that he almost does not do any tricks that can persecute Wang Anshi. In order to completely exclude Wang Anshi, he adopted two methods. Wang Anshi's younger brother, Wang Anguo, used the case of Li Shining to tarnish Wang Anshi's reputation. He listed the so-called crimes of Wang Anshi's brothers and secretly reported to Song Shenzong; The two sentences of Qi Nian (alluding to Feng Jing, a political adviser who opposed the reform) and "envoy to know" naturally aroused great disgust from Song Shenzong, and dealt a great blow to the relationship between Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, causing the two monarchs and ministers Knowing the occurrence of the rift, it is said that Song Shenzong began to feel very unhappy with Wang Anshi after that.

Of course, Lu Huiqing's ambitions don't stop there. He wanted to make Wang Anshi never regain his appearance, tried different methods to make Song Shenzong lose his trust in Wang Anshi, and conspired to replace the prime minister Han Jiang who was above him, but Han Jiang had already noticed that Due to Lu Huiqing's sinister intentions, he secretly suggested to Song Shenzong that if Wang Anshi could not be rehabilitated quickly, the political situation in the court and China would inevitably be chaotic. Shenzong's ability to preside over the great cause of political reform made Song Shenzong decide to let Wang Anshi restore his prime minister.

After Wang Anshi regained his prime minister, he believed that Lu Huiqing was a rare talent, so he ignored the previous suspicions and still trusted him. However, Lu Huiqing, who was corrupted by power and ambition, was no longer the original Lu Huiqing. Younger brothers Lu Shengqing, Lu Heqing, and his wife and younger brother Fang Xijue and others were placed in important positions; Among them, Shen Kuo, Han Jiang and others had some opinions. Even Song Shenzong himself believed that Lu Huiqing was too selfish and narrow-minded, and reminded Wang Anshi: "Lu Huiqing is not helpful, and he is not the one to help you." Wang Anshi was completely puzzled and asked back. Song Shenzong said: "What did Lu Huiqing do that dissatisfied you." Song Shenzong had no choice but to say frankly: "Lu Huiqing is jealous of the virtuous and capable, competitive and unfair." But Wang Anshi didn't listen to it. , and defended Lu Huiqing.

Due to the difference between public and selfishness in the issue of employment, Lu Huiqing not only excluded officials appointed by Wang Anshi himself, but also Wang Anshi himself everywhere after Wang Anshi became prime minister for the second time, which eventually led to the deterioration and breakdown of the relationship between the two. Because of Wang Anshi's comeback, he was full of complaints, even tearing his face, and slandered Wang Anshi many times in front of Song Shenzong. Lu Huiqing also said to Wang Anshi, I originally hoped that you could work together after your comeback, but unexpectedly you repeatedly complained of illness and ignored it. If you entrust all the affairs of the imperial court to me, I am afraid that the great cause of the reform will fail in the future, and I will take responsibility alone.

The so-called Wang Pang had heard about Lu Huiqing's actions a long time ago, but he couldn't help cursing angrily when he heard this: "This person is so shameful!"

Han Jiang said: "You're right, even Su Zhe once said: With Zhang Tang's sophistry and treachery in mind, Lu Qi's treacherous and obedient, cunning, cunning, and daring to do illegal things, he rose up again. In the big prison, he wanted to entangle and frame the public minister, just because the first emperor was benevolent, righteous and wise, and he had to do everything personally. Otherwise, no good person who kept the way would have survived long ago. Wang Anshi has the kindness of Lu Huiqing, just like his father and his father. Just like the teacher, when Lu Huiqing seeks to advance, he will stick to him like a stick, and when Wang Anshi is dismissed, he will become an enemy, spare no effort to insult and frame him, and Lu Huiqing can do things that pigs and dogs don't bother to do!"

Han Jiang let out a long breath. The complaints that had been full of complaints for so many years finally vomited quickly today. Looking at Chen Sishui next to Wang, she knew that her words had worked: "Nephew, I didn't say it. Most of the people from top to bottom have opinions on Lu Huiqing, even the emperor may not be unaware of him, but there is no one in the court who can subdue him. I am old and I am about to retire. In two or three years, he will retire, and the remaining governors who participate in politics are almost as senior as him, who can hold him back!"

Wang Bang thought to himself that Han Jiang's persuasion was still not dead, he said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Han, since he came to see me today, he must have done it because of a guilty conscience. Even if no one can suppress him, I will I can clean him up if I want, but there is still one thing I don't understand, what's going on with the Li Shining case, I've never heard of it!"

Han Qi thought for a while: "That's right, the Li Shining case is not only related to your father, but also has a lot to do with your lord. Do you still remember the public trial that shocked the capital? There was a jury The time when the emperor went to see it."