Chapter 1,140 The tacit understanding between monarch and ministers
Chapter 1148 The tacit understanding between the monarch and his ministers
That night, Zhang Yue and Zhang Kai chatted for half the night.
The last time the brother of the same clan had such a chat was Zhang Heng. After Zhang Heng served as the transport envoy to Qinfeng Road, he has now been appointed as the transport envoy to Huainan. This time, Zhang Yue planned to take his credit for Lanzhou's great victory and move to the capital as an official.
, to provide a helping hand in the court.
Zhang Yue knew a lot about Zhang Kai's depression.
Zhang Kai said angrily: "Feng Shi never let me interfere when signing matters in the Privy Council. Every time there is an order, I am the last one to hear about it..."
Zhang Yue sipped his tea and said, "As far as I know, Feng was not such a narrow-minded person."
Zhang Kai raised his head and finally said: "I did have something inappropriate. After entering Beijing from Xihe Road, I was somewhat proud of my meritorious service."
Zhang Yue smiled slightly. At first glance, Zhang Kai's story sounded like a talented person was suppressed by a mediocre and incompetent boss. Others naturally sympathized with the weak side.
But the fact is not that simple. He heard that Feng Jing and Zhang Kai did have a feud and had different opinions on the expedition to Xia. However, this political difference was normal among the top officials of the Song Dynasty where different opinions were mixed. Feng Jing also
I asked someone in private to tell Zhang Kai that political opinions were political opinions, and we should not make our relationship so tense.
Feng Jing also told Zhang Yue that Zhang Kai was indeed capable and had served in local affairs. He was indeed a general among literati.
But Zhang Kai was too arrogant and arrogant, so Feng Jing lowered his stature to seek peace, feeling that the other party was afraid of him.
Afterwards, Feng Jing became really angry and refused to give Zhang Kai any chance to show his face or show his merits in front of the officials. Later, the officials did not like him either.
After Zhang Yue and Zhang Kai had a deep chat.
Zhang Kai is a smart man. After Zhang Yue's advice, he knew that something was wrong with him.
Zhang Kai sighed as he attacked the case.
Drinking heartily and painting drums like thunder, who would believe that the morning rooster calls back gently.
Sighing that years have passed and fame has not yet been established; as scholars grow old, opportunities will come. How can General Li meet Emperor Gao and the marquis of ten thousand households? He puts on his clothes and rises, but he feels old and desolate, and his generosity brings sorrow.
When Zhang Yue heard this poem, he knew that he had given it to Lu Huiqing.
Unexpectedly, it spread in the capital, and its popularity among the scholar-bureaucrats was no less than that of the Sapphire Case.
It can be seen that there are still too many people in the world like Zhang Kai who think that their talents are not appreciated.
Zhang Kai said: "Wang Hou is my nephew, Miao Shi, Li Hao, and Wang Wenyu were all my former generals. Peng Sun was a bandit, and he once praised Li Xian's bad feet."
"People like this can get ahead!"
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "In the past, the Marquis of Huaiyin was deprived of military power and lived in isolation in the capital. When he passed Fan Kuai's house, Fan Kuai knelt down to greet him and called him the king. But the Marquis of Huaiyin said that he would be with Fan Kuai throughout his life."
"How does brother's achievements today compare with those of the Marquis of Huaiyin?"
Historically, Han Xin looked down on Fan Kuai, Guan Ying, and Zhou Bo, and Zhang Kai looked down on Wang Hou and Peng Sun.
Zhang Kai was shocked when he heard this.
Zhang Yue also used Han Xin's incident to remind Zhang Kai that Han Xin's success was due to Xiao He's recommendation and Liu Bang's good use.
And you, Zhang Kai, all relied on yourself for your success? If I had not recommended you as the military envoy of Xihe Road and fully supported your progress on Xihe Road, how would you be today?
You have always been so close to Zhang Dun, and now you know who is the one who keeps his word in the temple?
Zhang Yue said to Zhang Kai: "Soft bamboo is easy to bend, but it keeps breaking for a long time."
"Sister-in-law, people don't always have what they want, and pearls sometimes fall into dust. At this moment, we can only train our minds and wait for a comeback!"
Zhang Kai bowed his head when he heard this. He knew that the emperor didn't like him. As long as the emperor was in power, he would have no chance to get ahead.
Zhang Kai smiled bitterly and said: "If this day comes, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get on the horse."
Zhang Yue held Zhang Kai's hand and said, "Zhoufu, don't give up at any time."
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"Who knows the human condition except God?"
Zhang Kai nodded silently after listening to Zhang Yue's words.
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The next day, Wang Gui and Zhang Yue entered the palace to live together.
Zhang Yue was about to explain to Wang Gui that he was not invited to congratulate him yesterday.
Unexpectedly, Wang Gui took the initiative to tell him that he was not feeling well yesterday and therefore did not participate.
Zhang Yue sat down with a slight smile, and Wang Gui said: "Jixian, you are a disciple of the servant. If you can bring peace to the west in the future, I will also have a share of the credit."
Zhang Yue felt relieved when he saw Wang Gui talking like this.
Zhang Yue did not know anything about the Wang Gui family's short buying and selling at the exchange.
Of course, given Wang Guizhi's vigilance, he probably knew that he had noticed something.
The two of them nodded, as long as you know what I know.
Once officials who are fair and dignified in the officialdom start to indulge in wealth, their bottom line is gone and they become more lenient towards others.
It is true that justice breeds enlightenment and integrity breeds prestige.
After the two entered the palace, the official ascended the throne.
Today the emperor is in high spirits and inquires about Lanzhou matters, as detailed military reports are still on the way.
Zhang Yue said as soon as he left the office: "Your Majesty, since the Qing Dynasty, the imperial court has had three disadvantages: redundant officials, redundant expenses and redundant troops. Many knowledgeable people have proposed to eliminate redundant officials, reduce fees, and lay off officials."
"We need to reduce redundancy in the imperial court in order to achieve the goal of simple administration and honest officials!"
"However, this matter has been delayed again and again. If we don't take advantage of this and make up our minds, we will definitely end up in the same situation where the emperor comes to court to rest, and the ministers and officials sigh and lament and get angry below. I don't know how many years it will take."
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After hearing this, all the officials in the palace shook their long hat wings up and down.
The imperial censor could not help but check to see if the officials were whispering to each other.
He Jie had just finished the great victory in Lanzhou, and when it was time to discuss the rewards, Zhang Yue immediately came up with the plan of 'simplifying administration and upright officials'.
Wang Gui, Cai Que, and Feng Jing were all a little stunned. Zhang Yue had never discussed such a big matter with them.
But from Zhang Yue's words in the Daqing Palace last night, we can actually guess that the other party is going to start a war.
This is also in line with Zhang Yue's consistent style of not sparing anyone once he gains power, and once he gains the upper hand, he pursues and fights relentlessly.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the shortcut to Lanzhou is determined, and the imperial court should use all-out troops against the party, taking Lianggan in the west, and the five troubled states in the east, and finally meet up with Lingxia to complete the victory in one battle!"
"The rest will follow."
Everyone saw that it was Zhang Dun who came out to oppose Zhang Yue.
Zhang Dun really stood up to oppose Zhang Yue. Taking advantage of the defeat of Dang Xiang's 800,000 troops and the killing of Liang Yi, he launched an all-out attack on Xia from all directions. What reforms are you, Zhang Yue, going to make at this time?
Seeing that Zhang Yue and Zhang Dun had different opinions, the officials above him spoke out one after another. Since Zhang Yue had not been angry with anyone, they, like Xue Xiang and Huang Lu, did not dare to easily stand up and express their support for Zhang Yue.
On the contrary, the official said: "I think Zhang Jixian's words are reasonable, and the disadvantages of redundant officials and redundant administration are indeed real. We should think of a way to make the court correct everything based on names, and also allow all officials to perform their duties without losing honor.
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After hearing the official's last words, "without losing the true honor and salary," the officials present looked calm.
What we fear most about reform within the system is that officials themselves lose their interests and power.
Fan Zhongyan proposed to go out to "Three Redundants", but in fact it was impossible. No matter how you make up your mind at the top, it will all be in the mirror at the bottom.
The officials were still prudent and had a far-sighted view, and did not delegate power to Zhang Yue to make sweeping rectifications.
After the great victory in Lanzhou, if Liang Yi was killed, Zhang Yue would be in trouble, right?
At this moment, the official looked at Zhang Yue, and the monarch and his ministers exchanged a tacit look of understanding.