Guo Xuan knew that this person was the person that Bachelor Sima hated the most.
Sima Guang believed that Wang Anshi's reforms were at best stubborn and inappropriate for the times, but the reason why Wang Anshi was slandered all over the world was because of Lu Huiqing.
Because of his admiration for Sima Guang, Guo Xuan also had an extremely bad impression of Lu Huiqing.
Seeing Guo Xuan lower his head, Zhang Cheng said knowingly: "We are not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Dad never allowed us to talk about it in the government, otherwise he would be angry."
Guo Xuandao: "I understand."
He also did not want to get involved in the dispute between the old and the new parties.
Zhang Cheng said: "Let me take you to see my brother. Although the first and second bedrooms of our Zhang family are separated, there is still a room left for them in the Prime Minister's Mansion. My uncle and his family often come back to live."
"Don't tell me, in the past when we all lived under the same roof, it was inevitable that there would be some stumbling. Now that we have separated, the relationship is actually better."
"But some people in the court are talking about how elder brother is like father, and father was raised by his uncle, so it's not good."
Guo Xuandao: "I don't think there is any need to be constrained by this, but there are some things that don't have to be forced to adhere to righteousness and etiquette. It's best if you can do what you want without going beyond the rules."
Zhang Cheng laughed when he heard this and said, "Really? It's in my heart. It seems that Master Guo is really a very knowledgeable person."
Guo Xuan lowered his voice and said, "I thought of it myself. If these words reach Daddy's ears, he might be scolded."
The two laughed together when they heard this.
Zhang Cheng immediately led Guo Xuan to see Zhang Zhi.
Guo Xuan nodded and thought to himself, it turns out that there really is no distinction between families in this world. Before he entered the capital, Guo Lin explained to himself that in Bianjing, people are door to door, door to door, talking and laughing, and there are no white people coming and going.
You are a scholar from a poor family, so don't try to climb high, and don't look down on yourself.
But...but Guo Xuan was a little unreal at this moment. When he first entered Bianjing, he was called to the residence by the current prime minister. For him, he didn't know whether it was rich or a disaster.
He heard a story about a frog who sat at the bottom of a well all his life and saw the sky as big as the mouth of the well.
One day, the frog climbed up to the edge of the well and took a look at the world. After returning to the bottom of the well, he went crazy.
He was also afraid that he would be like that frog.
Just like people who are used to eating pure water cabbage, if they eat big fish and meat, they will no longer be able to eat pure water cabbage. Just like Fan Zhongyan refused the delicacies sent by his classmates when he was studying, and would rather eat porridge by himself.
After Guo Xuan met Zhang Zhi, he was entertained by Zhang Shi's family. Zhang Shi was very kind to the son of his old friend. Zhang Zhi had been taught by Guo Lin back then, so he was very kind to Guo Xuan because of this friendship. Guo Xuan lived in Zhang Shi.
As soon as you get home, you feel at home.
What surprised Guo Xuan even more was that Zhangfu's food and beverages were very simple and simple, with absolutely no extravagance or waste.
This is not only the case for the third bedroom of the Zhang family, but also for the eldest bedroom. Zhang Zhi's wife, Lu, comes from the famous Donglai family of Erhan and Lu, and she actually served the food to the table with her own hands.
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At the same time, Lu Huiqing came to visit Zhang Yue.
The two met again after parting ways, and Zhang Yue also had mixed feelings about Lu Huiqing.
The relationship between the two also had a honeymoon period. When the two were good, they were really worried about the country. Lu Huiqing was extremely smart and had high emotional intelligence, so Zhang Yue felt very comfortable getting along with him.
Otherwise, Zhang Yue would not recommend Lu Huiqing as a storyteller for Chongzheng Hall.
But since when did the two of them have a secret suspicion?
Ever since the officials decided to consider them all as reserve prime ministers, Zhang Yue felt that Lu Huiqing was slightly jealous of him. From that time on, Lu Huiqing's words became somewhat sharp, or perhaps sarcastic.
Intentionally or unintentionally, he put eye drops on himself in front of Wang Anshi.
Although it's not too much, Lu Huiqing hinted that you, Zhang Sanxiu, want to compete with me, otherwise you will be better off.
Even though Lu Huiqing later had a bigger rival, Zeng Bu, his fear of him was never eliminated.
Even though Zeng Bu was taken away by him, Lu Huiqing became the governor of political affairs, and then there was the burning of the three divisions.
It seems that Lu Huiqing is jealous, strong and competitive. He can indulge those who depend on him in every possible way, even sharing the same clothes and food. For those who don't depend on him, even if they are recognized as gentlemen, he will quickly get rid of them.
Thinking of the grievances and grievances between himself and Lu Huiqing over the years, Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel ups and downs for a while, and then he relaxed his emotions.
After a while, Peng Jingyi ushered Lu Huiqing in.
Lu Huiqing's hair was already graying, and he looked even older now that he was back home. He still had a lot of black hair when we left him before.
It is indeed very different from the high spirits when you succeed.
"Lu Huiqing pays homage to the Prime Minister! Congratulations to the Prime Minister for your great achievements in conquering Liangzhou."
Zhang Yue hurriedly stood up and helped each other: "There is no need to say these words."
"There is no need to be formal, please talk as usual. I haven't seen Jifu for a few years, and you have a lot of gray hair."
Lu Huiqing said: "Lv is an ominous person. He returned to his hometown and fell seriously ill. He can hardly see the prime minister again."
The two sighed silently. Zhang Yue heard that Lu Huiqing was ill, but the extent of the illness was unknown. But this low profile was where Lu Huiqing could bend and stretch.
The two took their seats again.
When the two were still friends, they had admired and cherished each other. Then there was a gap, and after not seeing each other for so many years, they didn't know what to say to each other.
Zhang Yue said: "The people below don't know the rules and have neglected you. Don't take it personally. I didn't sleep well all night when Zhijifu came to visit."
Lu Huiqing was deeply moved when she heard this, but saw Zhang Yue continue to speak.
"I don't know why, but it reminds me of the night when the fire broke out in the Third Division. I was tossing and turning like this."
Lu Huiqing was full of embarrassment when he heard this, but Zhang Yue seemed unwilling to mention it more, and instead said: "Although Zhou is an old country, its destiny is to restore it. This reform is something that must be done, and sooner or later someone will do it."
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"Jinggong took the first step. He is indeed a man of great ambition and courage."
Lu Huiqing sat upright and said yes.
Zhang Yue said: "I have inherited the mantle of reform, but my opinions are different from Duke Jing's on the drastic changes and slow changes of the reform. I secretly believe that anything in the world is too much and too little."
"One is to enrich the country, and the other is to enrich the people. How to choose? Sang Hongyang and Jinggong both said that 'the people should not add taxes, but the country should use enough', but in fact, since the reform, taxes have still been added to the people in the end."
"Obviously it is 'the only one', but it is said to be 'the only one'. If you want to enrich both the country and the people, and want to have the best of both worlds, you cannot be effective. Replace sudden changes with slow changes, from quantitative changes to qualitative changes, and accumulate small changes."
Victory is a great victory!”
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Jifu used to be involved in political affairs. If you have any objections to the current affairs of the court, you can tell me."
"I'm not necessarily right. For example, Jifu, the law of providing farmland with military service that you advocated before is indeed a good law, so I advocate the supplementary law of exempting from labor."
During the Xining Reform, among Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing, Wang Anshi provided theoretical guidance, but in practice it was Lu Huiqing. In terms of talent, there is no doubt that Lu Huiqing was the leader.
Lu Huiqing was overjoyed when he heard that Zhang Yue had adopted his method for field service. This was his ideal as a statesman. However, he pretended to have no idea on his face and kept saying yes, as if he did not dare to express his opinions for fear of causing Zhang Yue's displeasure.
The more I fear myself.
Lu Huiqing smiled bitterly and said: "I have been living at home and have not been interested in political affairs for a long time. In the past, Lu had a bad reputation in the court. Now I just want to do some practical things at the local level and no longer ask about the affairs of the central government."
Zhang Yue thought that Lu Huiqing was quite self-aware. Historically, Lu Huiqing was disgusted with people. No prime minister of the dynasty wanted to see him. Even his closest ally Zhang Dun refused to talk to Lu Huiqing after he became prime minister.
Work together at the hub.
It's really very unpopular.
Zhang Yue said: "Don't worry, Jifu, the so-called loyalty, treachery, right and wrong, good and evil, right and wrong, you and I don't even count."
"It is only what future generations have to say. It is only what history books have to say."
Lu Huiqing said: "Lu and the Prime Minister have known each other for decades, and the only confidant in his life is the Prime Minister."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Since you want to do practical things and lead troops to fight, how about you go back to the northwest to formulate an economic strategy?"
Seeing Lu Huiqing's hesitant look, Zhang Yue said: "Privy Councilor Han Yuru is stubborn and willful. Are you worried that you can't get along with him?"
Lu Huiqing said: "Reporting to the Prime Minister, Lu is worried about this."
Zhang Yue thought for a while and said, "Then you'd better go to Taiyuan. Taiyuan is far away from Huanqing Road, so Han Zhen may not be able to control you."
Lu Huiqing was overjoyed when she heard this.
Taiyuan Prefecture is an important town, and its status is higher than that of ordinary military commanders. Only officials with a bachelor's degree can be in charge, so he and Han Zhen are almost on the same level.
Zhang Yue's move seemed to restore his status as a political participant.
In fact, since the last plan to build Hengshan was rejected by Emperor Zhang Yue, Han Zhen repeatedly violated Zhang Yue's wishes. Zhang Yue also arranged for Lu Huiqing to disgust Han Zhen and let the two of them fight.
The two ended their conversation, and Zhang Yue also hosted a banquet in the mansion for Lu Huiqing.
During the banquet, the two chatted and laughed, as if the bad feelings they had for many years had disappeared.
After the banquet, Zhang Yue personally saw Lu Huiqing out.
Zhang Yue said to Lu Huiqing: "After capturing Liangzhou, the Liao Kingdom is ready to make a move. If the Liao Kingdom does something strange, Taiyuan will be a critical place. Only if you, Jifu, sit here, can I rest assured."
"There must be important ministers on the Taiyuan side!"
Lu Huiqing was not surprised. Zhang Yue arranged for Lu Huiqing because he valued the other party's ability.
Lu Huiqing said: "The Prime Minister presided over the capture of Liangzhou. Since the founding of this dynasty, apart from the destruction of the Northern Han Dynasty, he has done nothing greater than this. Lu is sincerely convinced!"
Based on Zhang Yue's understanding of Lu Huiqing, it was quite difficult for him to say these words to him face to face.
Zhang Yue waved his hand and said, "Did Jifu and Wang Xianggong send letters?"
Lu Huiqing said: "I went, but..."
Zhang Yue saw the look on Lu Huiqing's face and knew that he and Wang Anshi had not reconciled.
He said: "Since it is but, I won't mention it. Jifu, there is one more thing. When I was compiling history, I severely criticized Zhang Zihou. Did Jifu hear about it?"
Lu Huiqing said: "I have heard a little bit about this matter."
Lu Huiqing smiled bitterly in her heart when she heard this. There is no free benefit in the world. Zhang Yue must draw a clear line between himself and Zhang Dun!
When Lu Huiqing heard this, cold sweat dripped from her forehead.
He knew that although Zhang Yue and Zhang Dun were brothers, they had a very bad relationship and had great differences in political opinions.
Lu Huiqing wanted to plead for Zhang Dun in her heart, so she said: "Zi Hou, he..."
When Zhang Yue heard Lu Huiqing speak, his eyes turned cold and he said: "Mr. Lu, I will send you here."
Lu Huiqing closed her eyes in pain. Could it be that she would fall short in the end?