The official said: "I studied the system in the Tang Dynasty. In the first year of Shenlong, Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, Zuo Pu She Dou Lu Qin asked Jia Pingzhang for important military affairs."
"In the second year of Shenlong, Shangshu Zuopushe, Rui Guogong Doulu Qinwang was appointed as the founder of Yitong three divisions, and he still maintained peace and stability in military affairs and important affairs of the country."
"In the first year of Yanhe, Dou Huaizhen was the right servant of Shangshu, and he was responsible for Pingzhang's military affairs. These are all the duties of the prime minister."
"Later, Pei Du was also responsible for Pingzhang's military affairs. Wenzong allowed him to enter Zhongshu every three or five days due to illness."
"This is because Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty cared about Pei Duxun's high esteem and was suffering from illness. He couldn't bear to see Pei Duxun and cherished him, so he ordered Pei Du to Pingzhang's military state. From then on, Pingzhang's important military affairs were to respect the elders and important ministers.
name."
Zhang Yue listened carefully and said: "Your Majesty rarely narrates this in detail. It seems that you have been investigating the Tang Dynasty system for a long time. However, your Majesty may have forgotten that this dynasty also had Pingzhang attach great importance to affairs. At the beginning, Wang Wenzheng (Wang Dan) and Lu Wenjing were awarded
(Lü Yijian) Two ministers, but they refused and refused."
The official really looked like he didn't know anything and said, "Is there anything else going on?"
It seems that the officials thought they came up with it. In fact, there was a precedent in the Song Dynasty, but Wang Dan and Lu Yijian did not accept it. It seems that the officials did not discuss it with others, otherwise someone would point out the mistake.
Zhang Yue said: "May I ask Your Majesty, is this also part of redefining the official system?"
The official said: "Zhongshu Pingzhang's political affairs are the position of the current prime minister. Zhongshu Pingzhang's important affairs are to favor the ministers of the Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, the position of the old prime minister is comparable to that of the three princes. This is why I respect the virtuous and respected old ministers."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, Guan family, Guan family, what on earth are you thinking, do you think I don’t know?
You and I have been monarchs and ministers for many years. If you have something to say, you can't say it directly. There is no need to go around in circles like this.
Zhang Yue said in a calm tone: "The old minister has great virtues and is favored by special orders. This is the kindness of the emperor."
Listening to Zhang Yue's calm and indifferent tone, which was neither far nor near, the official said: "Sir, that's what I think. I also asked Wang Anshi and Wu Chong to pay a visit every five days.
I don’t write books, don’t sign them, and don’t participate in daily state affairs.”
"Only when it comes to important military and national affairs and I need consultants, I can take a seat."
Zhang Yue changed his sitting posture slightly, and the muscles in his forehead moved. If the officials wanted Wang Anshi to return to the court, he would never accept it.
It is the same whether it is Pingzhang political affairs or Pingzhang military affairs.
From yesterday's conversation with his father-in-law, he understood one thing: once you see the consequences of many things, you need to nip them in the bud. You don't have to wait until later to advocate.
It is better to reject things decisively at the first time than to object hesitantly later.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, this is a matter for the Emperor, and I have nothing to say. I am discussing another matter with Your Majesty today."
The official said: "Please tell me."
Zhang Yue said: "I met each other when I was a student of Imperial College. I heard the fortune teller tell me that in the future I will not only be a Jinshi, but also a Number One Scholar, and I will even be destined to be prime minister. However, I cannot serve for five years as prime minister.
Year."
"I have been the prime minister for more than a year now. Regardless of whether I can complete the great task of destroying the party for your majesty, I will resign from the post every five years and never interfere in political affairs from now on! I firmly believe this, and please give your majesty a clear warning.
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The official frowned when he heard this, seeming to be surprised by Zhang Yue's sudden words, and then he seemed to say casually: "How can the alchemist's words be taken seriously?"
Zhang Yue said: "I have always believed in this. Otherwise, the fortune teller at the beginning knew that I could win the Jinshi and the number one scholar? I am just a child from a poor family. How could he know the truth? I really have to believe it."
The official said: "You are still so young. Even if you serve in the government for five years, you will not be confused."
"Han Zhongxian served for three dynasties and served the country for ten years. How can you say that you have served for five years when you are so young?"
Zhang Yue said solemnly: "I have been able to have this opportunity to sit down and discuss matters with His Majesty, which has surpassed many prime ministers in ancient and modern times. How can I enjoy this blessing forever?"
"Now I just want to ask your Majesty one thing, and I will allow you to go ahead and do it! As long as these five years are completed, it will be fine. I will help your Majesty find good ones to succeed you. Once this is done, I will go back to my hometown in Fujian!"
The official frowned and said, "I understand what you mean, and you also know that I don't decide many things with just one word. Instead, I write through multiple committees. This is the ancient way for benevolent kings to rule the world."
"Therefore, I will also respect the Prime Minister's wishes."
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, the top priority is to use the party's attack as a rope. I am determined to carry out this matter. No matter how many people oppose it, I will continue."
"So this five-year period is also my answer to myself. If it cannot be carried out, it means that I am incompetent, and I should take the blame and resign. If it can be carried out, Your Majesty will be able to achieve the great cause of ZTE."
"When the time comes, all the people in the world will respect and respect Your Majesty, and I will be able to retire with success."
The official said: "You would rather resign in your prime than to attack the party for this?"
Zhang Yue said: "I have spent too much time dealing with the internal strife within the court, but I have not paid enough attention to state affairs. Therefore, I will devote myself to doing one thing in the next three years and do my best to repay Your Majesty's kindness.
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The official said: "There are many things involved in attacking Dangxiang, and it is also my long-cherished wish. I have no reason not to support you."
Zhang Yue said: "In that case, I would like to thank Your Majesty and retire."
After Zhang Yue got up, the official persuaded him: "The first thing to do to defeat the party is money. I know that Yanqian, Jiaozi and Beijibu have made a lot of money for the court over the years."
"But the Jiezhou Salt Pond was destroyed, and the imperial court lost more than five million yuan a year. Where will Liangzhou's money come from in the next step?"
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, I have ordered Qin Feng Road transfer envoy Fan Yu and Lian visit envoy Sun Lu to deal with the corruption case on Xihe Road."
"Those who pay stolen goods will be exempted from fines, and the officialdom will be thoroughly rectified to increase customs and trade taxes."
"I have calculated the achievements of farming in the past few years and adding these, Xihe Road will be able to completely eliminate the imperial court's annual subsidy of two million yuan."
"As for the issue of salt banknotes, I have calculated that the price of banknotes in the market is currently very high. Next year, the court will issue an additional five million guan of salt banknotes, which will bring the price down to around five guan."
"If this money is saved for Liangzhou next year, I think we can conquer Liangzhou before September next year and then connect to the Western Regions!"
The official heard this and said, "Very good."
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On that day, after the emperor and his ministers reported to each other, Wu Chong and Wang Anshi were assigned to carry out important military affairs for Pingzhang, and nothing happened since then.
After the Guiyi Army returned to the court, Cao Zhongshou brought more than ten leaders of the Guiyi Army to the officials to present the seal of the Guiyi Army's Jiedu Envoy.
The official Longyan Dayue immediately formally appointed Cao Zhongshou as the military envoy of the Guiyi Army, and several other leaders were also appointed as the observing envoys of various states.
When the Guiyi Army returned to the DPRK, the propaganda and popular support methods used by Cai Jing were also used.
Immediately, among the government and the public, there was a renewed call to reopen the Western Regions and reopen the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties. As for businessmen, they also had expectations for reopening the Western Regions and reopening the Hexi Corridor.
The first month of the fourth year of Yuanfeng.
At the suggestion of the Empress Dowager Liang and other ministers, Li Bingchang, the leader of the Dangxiang Kingdom, was forced to remove Li Qing from the position of prime minister and replaced him with Liang Yibu, the son of Liang Yimi.