Lu Huiqing felt a little unhappy after being rejected, but who knew that he had rushed here, and if Wang Pang saw him, he would also know what Wang Pang was thinking, but this one was missing. Could it be that Wang Pang had a deep opinion of him? The more he thought about it, the more uneasy Lu Huiqing felt. After pondering for a long time, he suddenly thought that there might be someone who could talk to Wang Pang, so he ordered the bearers to go to Wang Gui's Prime Minister's Office.

Speaking of which, having too many prime ministers is not necessarily a good thing. However, since the founding of the Song Dynasty by Taizu, the imperial power has been continuously strengthened, divided, and weakened. The prime minister is not a formal official name. It is actually a group. In the early Song Dynasty, "two offices and three offices" were implemented. "Secretary System", the prime minister's powers were divided into three. Although the central government established three provinces, the three provinces and the six ministers were not allowed to manage the affairs of the department without special permission, and became sinecures. The actual power belonged to the "Zhongshu Menxia" agency, also known as political affairs. Tang, Dutang, etc., manage national administrative affairs, with Tongping Zhangshi as the chief executive, mostly served by Zhongshu, and the two provincial ministers under the door, with a fixed number of people. In addition, the deputy prime minister is appointed as the deputy minister to divide the administrative power.

Such an official position system will inevitably lead to the situation of overlapping agencies and commissioners. During the Xining Reform, Wang Anshi advocated that as long as each agency can restore its functions and roles, the purpose of the reform will be achieved. For example, Sinong Temple, Du Shui Supervisor, etc. have been It played an important role in the innovation and received "the reality of Dong Zheng's official system". Song Shenzong was not satisfied with this. In the last years of Xining, he ordered the compilation of "Liu Dian of Tang Dynasty". Even so, Zhao Xu was still not satisfied in the third year of Yuanfeng. The official system was reformed again. This time Zhao Xu did not need to ask Wang Anshi for anything. However, after the reform, the administrative efficiency did not improve and it seemed more procrastinating than before. Shenzong regretted it a little, but due to the redundant staff and the abolition of institutions, he saved two With tens of thousands of dollars spent, Shenzong felt quite relieved.

It can be seen that Zhao Xu's heart for reform cannot be denied, but the only reason he used Wang Anshi was that in the early stages of his reform, someone could let him learn how to reform and become his shield. I am afraid that this is only the case now. Wang Anshi, who devoted himself to practicing Buddhism and ignored political affairs, could see clearly.

So this is where Han Jiang envied Wang Anshi. When she returned to the dining table between Han Jiang and Wang Pang, she saw that Wang Pang had no interest in participating in political affairs, and that Wang Pang had dismissed Lu Huiqing. Han Jiang secretly felt that Wang Pang had just arrived at the house in person. He was greeted at the door, which was very respectable for himself.[

"Your Majesty still has far-sighted ideas. Take for example the time when you asked me to find a famous teacher for your nephew. This shows that the prince has long-term considerations. He originally wanted to send his nephew to Prime Minister Bao, but he didn't expect that by that time you had already become a master. Bi Lu, what a talent. It's a pity that your adoptive father left early. Otherwise, with his temper, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been able to tolerate this Lu Huiqing making trouble." Han Jiang not only praised Wang Anshi, but also Wang Pang and remembered Bao Bao. Zheng, finally came to Lu Huiqing.

When the king saw him mentioning it, he asked: "I have also heard that I really can't compliment Lu Huiqing on what he did!"

"Hmph, not only do I dare not compliment you, but I also get angry when I think about it. Sima Guang told the emperor that Lu Huiqing was cunning and cunning, and he was not a good person. It was his actions that made Wang Anshi criticized by all walks of life at home and abroad. It is a pity that although Wang Anshi Virtuous, but headstrong and unsophisticated, Lu Huiqing came up with ideas and your father implemented them. Sima Guang also personally warned him: "Flattery, I am obedient and obedient to you now, but if you lose your power, He will definitely turn his back and betray you!"

Wang Pang nodded: "That's right. He is quite accurate in judging people. I heard from my father that he tried his best to oppose the New Deal and was appointed as Deputy Privy Envoy. He refused to resign. In the third year of Xining, he came to inform the Yongxing Army. , retired to Luoyang the following year, and continued to compile "Tongjian" with his own bookstore. I guess Tongjian is almost completed as a book now!"

"Oh, I didn't expect that your father and Sima Junshi are still in contact. No one can agree with the other in the court. But after retiring from the court, they often go out of the palace side by side. They are really a pair of enemies. In fact, if Lu Huiqing hadn't hindered it, most of them would have objected. Some people in the New Deal also had different political views, and it was not necessarily difficult to communicate with them. However, Lu Huiqing was very radical at that time, and because of the emperor's appreciation, all those with different political views were demoted or impeached. Now that I think about it, your father's decision is the right one. If one day it is really 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 be affected by this!"

We still have to wait until that day. After Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, it was already obvious that many people were implicated. Wang Pang thought to himself and said: "If you listen to what Prime Minister Han said, this Lu Huiqing is indeed hateful.

"These are not the only things that are abominable." When the old man got angry, he told Wang Pang everything Lu Huiqing had done over the years.

It turned out that in the seventh year of Xining (1074), Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister for the first time. Due to the appreciation of Wang Anshi and Song Shenzong, Lu Huiqing was promoted to participate in political affairs as Wang Anshi's successor. However, Lu Huiqing was very ambitious. He saw that Later, although Song Shenzong dismissed Wang Anshi, it was actually just a temporary avoidance due to the pressure of public opinion from the old party forces. He dreamed of completely getting rid of Wang Anshi and replacing him. Therefore, he tried every means to persecute Wang Anshi to avoid his recurrence. Prime Minister, his methods were so despicable that he would do almost nothing that could persecute Wang Anshi. In order to completely exclude Wang Anshi, he adopted two methods. One was to instigate his own accomplices to make false accusations while Zheng Xia was on the "Refugee Picture". Wang Anshi's younger brother, Wang Anguo, took advantage of Li Shining's case to tarnish Wang Anshi's reputation. He listed the so-called crimes of Wang Anshi brothers in secret and reported to Song Shenzong; secondly, he showed Song Shenzong Wang Anshi's private letter to him, and the "message" in it was The two sentences "Qi Nian (alluding to Feng Jing, a political advisor who opposed the reform) knew" and "Shi Shangzhi" naturally aroused great resentment of Song Shenzong, which was a great blow to the relationship between Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, causing the two monarchs and ministers to It is said that Song Shenzong began to be very unhappy with Wang Anshi after the rift between Zhiyu and Zhiyu.

Lu Huiqing's ambitions certainly didn't stop there. He not only wanted to prevent Wang Anshi from returning to power, but also tried various methods to make Song Shenzong lose his trust in Wang Anshi. He also conspired to replace Prime Minister Han Jiang who was in his position, but Han Jiang had already noticed it. Lu Huiqing had sinister intentions and secretly advised Song Shenzong that if Wang Anshi could not return to power quickly, the political situation in the DPRK would inevitably be chaotic. In addition, Han Jiang, who was known as the "Preacher of Dharma", was indecisive and indeed lacked the ability to stand alone to help Song Dynasty. Shenzong's ability to preside over the great reform cause made Song Shenzong decide to reinstate Wang Anshi as prime minister.

After Wang Anshi returned to the throne, he believed that Lu Huiqing was a rare talent, so he trusted him regardless of his past grudges. However, Lu Huiqing, who was corrupted by power and ambition, was no longer the original Lu Huiqing. He vigorously supported his cronies and successively transferred his His younger brothers Lu Shengqing, Lu Heqing, his wife's brother Fang Xijue and others were placed in important positions; they used their power to seek personal gain and purchased properties and houses on a large scale; they also squeezed out colleagues who had co-chaired the reform with them to stabilize their own positions. Shen Kuo, Han Jiang and others among them had quite some opinions. Even Song Shenzong himself thought that Lu Huiqing was too selfish and narrow-minded, and reminded Wang Anshi: "Lu Huiqing is not helpful, and he is not the person to help you." Wang Anshi was completely puzzled and asked in return. Song Shenzong said: "What did Lu Huiqing do that dissatisfied you?" Song Shenzong had to say frankly: "Lv Huiqing is jealous of the virtuous, jealous of the capable, competitive, and unfair." But Wang Anshi did not listen. , and also defended Lu Huiqing.

Due to the difference between public and selfish concerns on employment issues, after Wang Anshi became prime minister for the second time, Lu Huiqing not only excluded officials appointed by Wang Anshi, but also excluded Wang Anshi himself everywhere, which ultimately led to the deterioration and breakdown of the relationship between the two. Lu Huiqing Because of Wang Anshi's comeback, he was full of complaints and even went so far as to slander Wang Anshi many times in front of Song Shenzong. Lu Huiqing also said to Wang Anshi, I originally hoped that we could work together with you after your comeback, but unexpectedly you repeatedly claimed that you were ill and ignored him. I am afraid that the great reform cause will fail in the future, and I want to bear the responsibility alone.

The so-called Wang Pang had already heard about what Lu Huiqing had done, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but cursed angrily: "This person is so shameful!"

Han Jiang said: "You are right, even Su Che once said: With a heart as cunning and cunning as Zhang Tang, with a body as cunning and treacherous as Lu Qi, he is so cunning and daring to do illegal things that he rises again. In the big prison, he wanted to get involved and falsely accuse the minister, just because the late emperor was benevolent and righteous, and he had to do everything personally. Otherwise, An Chang and the good people who uphold the truth would not have been able to survive long ago. Wang Anshi had an overwhelming kindness to Lu Huiqing, just like his father and Just like the teacher, when Lu Huiqing was seeking advancement, he would cling to Wang Anshi like a stick, and when Wang Anshi resigned, he would become an enemy and spare no effort to insult and frame him. Lu Huiqing could do things that even pigs and dogs would not bother to do!"

Han Jiang let out a long breath, and finally let out all the complaints he had been filled with for so many years. Looking at Chen Shishui next to Wang, he knew that his words had an effect: "My dear nephew, it's not me who said this. Most people at the top and bottom have opinions about Lu Huiqing. Even the emperor may not know that he is like this, but there is no one in this court who can surrender to him. I am old and I am about to retreat. Then Wang Gui He will also retire in two or three years, and the remaining governors who have participated in politics are almost as senior as him, who can still suppress him!"

Wang Pang thought to himself that Han Jiang persuaded him that his heart was still alive. He smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Han. Since he came to see me today, he must have done it out of a guilty conscience. Even if no one can suppress him, I can't." You can deal with him if you want, but there's one thing I still don't understand: what's going on with this Li Shining case, I've never heard of it!"
Chapter completed!