No one would have thought that after Liu E's death, there would be another incident of backstage interference in the imperial palace of the Song Dynasty.
The chat between Zhao Zhen and Queen Guo seemed to be just casual chatting, but in fact, even Zhao Zhen himself did not realize that his judgment would be affected by Queen Guo.
People who speak to people who are too close will instinctively accept new appointments. Just like Ye An will believe what Qin Mumu says and most of his judgments, Zhao Zhen also trusts Queen Guo's words.
But the prerequisites are not the same. Qin Mumu and Ye An have the same identity and even represent the same interests. However, the relationship between Queen Guo and Zhao Zhen is not as simple as it seems.
The interests that Queen Guo represents are not just as simple as what she said. Behind her are relatives. Because Lu Yijian once advised to limit the expenses of the harem, and also advised Zhao Zhen to be diligent and frugal in palace affairs at the beginning of his pro-government, so Zhao Zhen ordered Queen Guo to
The expenses in the palace were abolished and the rewards for relatives were reduced. As the queen, Guo felt that this was Lu Yijian targeting herself and a harbinger of dictatorship, and she felt resentful and unjust.
But neither she nor Zhao Zhen knew that Yan Wenying, who served in the back garden, had always been friendly with Lu Yijian, and Ye An's investigation of the palace did not find him.
Although Yan Wenying was a eunuch, if he wanted to sit comfortably in the palace, he had to make some friends with foreign ministers. This is a well-known fact.
Overhearing the conversation between Queen Guo and Zhao Zhen, he immediately used the matter as a bargaining chip. While secretly writing it down in his mind, he also thought about how to negotiate a deal with Lu Yijian...
But the only thing that Yan Wenying didn't expect was that Zhao Zhen's decree to dismiss the prime minister was issued very quickly. Zhang Shixun and Li Di were ready to go in Zhongshu Province. Everyone knew that these two people would be Zhao Zhen's right-hand men, just like Lu Yijian.
Just like Wang Zeng.
Therefore, after the decree was conveyed to Zhongshu Province, all the procedures were completed as quickly as possible and sent to Lu Yijian's desk.
At this time, Lu Yijian woke up from a dream. He had always felt that Zhao Zhen would not touch his position as prime minister. After all, he had just taken charge of the government, but he did not expect that the decree to remove him would come so quickly.
Wang Zeng's old party naturally took the opportunity to launch an attack. Knowing that it was difficult to violate the holy will, Lu Yijian could only use the seal of Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi above the characters.
When he went to court the next day, everyone knew about Lu Yijian's resignation as prime minister.
As soon as Ye An stepped into the Zizheng Palace, his arm was immediately grabbed by someone. A pair of dark bags under his eyes startled him. After a closer look, he realized that it was Fan Ziyuan who was transferred to the Hanlin Academy.
"Brother Fan, what happened? Could it be that he was attacked by a strongman last night? His eyes are as dark as an iron-eating beast!"
Fan Ziyuan looked at Ye An with a wry smile and said: "Ye Hou still has time to joke like this?! Do you know that the official has ordered to terminate the prime minister?"
Ye An nodded slightly: "Of course I knew it. I never thought that the government would take action quickly! But what does it have to do with Brother Fan? Could it be that you are also implicated? No way!"
Fan Ziyuan patted his thigh and said: "Lü Yijian will be dismissed as Wusheng Jiedushi, Tongping Zhangshi, and judge Chanzhou; Zhang Qi, the privy envoy, will be dismissed as Zuopushe, Protector of the country, judged Xuzhou, and seeks to change Chenzhou;
Xia Song, deputy envoy to the Privy Council, was dismissed as Minister of the Ministry of Rites and knew Xiangzhou; Chen Yaozuo, who participated in the political affairs, was dismissed as Minister of Hubu and knew the Yongxing Army; my second uncle was dismissed as Minister of Hubu and knew Jingnan Prefecture, and later found
It was changed to Yangzhou, and then to Shaanzhou; Zhao Zhen, deputy envoy to the Privy Council, was deposed as Minister Zuocheng, with knowledge of the Hezhong Prefecture; even Yan Shu, the deputy governor of the Ministry of Rites, was deposed as Minister of Rites, with knowledge of the Jiangning Prefecture, and was changed to Bozhou!"
Ye An was confused for a moment. Lu Yijian's dismissal as prime minister was still reasonable. Zhang Qi, the Privy Councilor, was already in a precarious position and was Liu E's confidant, so he was dismissed as well.
But Fan Yong, Xia Song, Chen Yaozuo, and even Yan Shu had all repeatedly remonstrated with Zhao Zhen for his pro-government, so why were they all demoted together?
But after careful analysis, Ye An smiled, looked at the anxious Fan Ziyuan and said: "Don't panic, it may not be a bad thing for Mr. Fan to go out. Look at the people who went out this time, aren't they all with Lu Yijian?" And Wang Zeng Youjiu, who dismissed Lu Yijian's people, naturally also dismissed Wang Zeng's people. This is also fair, no one can tell the difference! Besides, the appointments of ministers in the court are not all based on superiors. ?If the official family really wants to re-employ him, he will definitely recall him. Didn’t Fan Zhongyan go to work again after he was dismissed? What is your family doing now?"
After Ye An reminded Fan Ziyuan, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then pointed at Ye An and said: "You, the Imperial City Secretary, really don't care about worldly affairs? Now Fan Zhongyan thinks he is worshiped as the right secretary by the officials! The officials I asked him about politics several times, but it was not a success!"
The sour taste made Ye An frown, glared at Fan Ziyuan and said: "After all, it's your family, how can you be so jealous? How many people in the court can speak out and impartially at this time, and how many people have repeatedly reported to the official family? Man? Fan Sijian is a loyal and upright minister, so don’t hurt his feelings by making arbitrary remarks!”
"I know, I know, I don't know why Ye An is so close to him, but you two are very similar. When we go out, only a few people see each other off. Oh, I remembered that you went to see off Fan Zhongyan when he went out. However, he also sent you off when you went out, could it be that he cherished each other?"
Fan Ziyuan's words were slightly teasing, but they were quite similar. Although Ye An and Fan Zhongyan rarely interacted with each other, they exchanged quite a lot of letters.
Because Ye An advocated reforming the new method of tea cooking, although it later failed, Fan Zhongyan was very optimistic about it and even wrote several times to ask for details, hoping to gain experience from Ye An.
People communicated more with each other, and Ye An "understood" Fan Zhongyan, so they also became close to each other.
Seeing Pang Ji, the imperial censor in the palace, standing to one side, Ye An dismissed Fan Ziyuan. Only after he had truly met Pang Ji did he know that "Master Pang", who had always been blackened by opera, was a real gentleman.
This censor dared to say anything, and he was merciless when impeaching Lu Yijian. As for Fan Xi in Qingzhou, he was also impeached for his failure to provide disaster relief, which caused the exodus of victims.
Looking at the court again, Ye An was a little frightened for a moment. There were so many talented people in the court at this time!
Although they have not yet matured, they all have promising futures. Fu Bi, Pang Ji, Fan Zhongyan, and even Xia Song who was away from home were implicated by Liu E and will be able to return to the court sooner or later.
Not to mention Li Di, Lu Yijian, Zhang Shixun and other veterans.
When someone was demoted, someone was promoted. Zhang Shixun became the prime minister and added a bachelor of Zhaowen Hall to supervise the compilation of national history; a bachelor of Zizhengdian, a minister of the Ministry of Industry; a bachelor of Li Di Tongping of the provincial capital; a bachelor of Jixian Palace; Wang Sui, the minister of affairs, was informed of political affairs; Li Zhen, the minister of the Ministry of Rites and the envoy of the Third Division of Quan, was the deputy privy envoy; Wang Deyong, the deputy commander of the infantry, was the chief inspector of the school and served as the minister of the privy council.
This series of changes showed Zhao Zhen's imperial methods. He first invited all Liu E's old ministers out, and then appointed his promising ministers. When the time was right, he recalled the needed capable ministers to the court, and replaced Liu E's ministers with others. The transition of power from E to Zhao Zhen was concluded smoothly.
This move was so beautiful that even Ye An couldn't help but secretly praise Zhao Zhen's methods. However, after the end of the dynasty, Lu Yijian said: "Fan Sijian can serve as a bachelor for Empress Ye!" Ye An suddenly realized.
As expected, this veteran of three dynasties had a clear vision. He actually knew that Zhao Zhen's methods were the result of Fan Zhongyan's remonstrance. However, this old man was about to go out. How could he say something to him? His words revealed the intention of provocation.
…
Ye An did not continue, but looked up at the cool winter sky and said: "Fan Si Jian is a minister of humerus, but Ye An dare not compare him with him. Instead, he should go to the official's house to advise him to serve as a bachelor!"
"you……"
Lu Yijian was helpless for a moment. Although Ye An might be pretending, when thinking about his character, Lu Yijian actually believed that he was really good at sparing. This was also telling him that provocation was useless.
Looking back at the majestic cornices of Zizheng Hall, he sighed helplessly: "I am getting old..."
Ye An smiled and said nothing, but he was disdainful in his heart. He couldn't believe what this old guy said when he was joking. He said that he was old, but secretly he was jumping up and down!
A person walked slowly towards the Imperial City. Ye An also understood one thing through today's court meeting. Zhao Zhen began to demonstrate. As for whom to demonstrate to, it is self-evident.