Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu and others exited the Qingju Hall, with Zhang Yue following behind.
At this time, Han Qi stood still, turned to Zhang Yue and said, "Du Zhi, you did a good job sending me this time. You have made a great contribution."
Ouyang Xiu praised: "Yes, this achievement is no less than your original proposal with Bachelor Sima to establish a heir apparent."
Zhang Yue heard this and thought to himself, what do you mean?
By the way, building a reserve is equivalent to not having a clear card yet. Although everyone knows the emperor’s trump card, ‘Zhao Zongshi’, no one will say anything about it.
After establishing the throne, the emperor showed his cards and played "Zhao Zongshi". Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu and others immediately praised the emperor for his good vision and that he was the one.
But at this time, Zhao Zongshi backed down, and there were many people who could replace Zhao Zongshi, such as Zhao Zonge, the Duke of Guo State, and Zhao Conggu, the great Zhengzheng, both of whom had the opportunity to replace him.
If the emperor changes the candidate for the crown prince at this time, then Han Qi and the others will be embarrassed. There is no reason to back off what they said. At this time, they can only bite the bullet and protect Zhao Zongshi.
The replacement of the crown prince was not very important to the emperor, but to the prime ministers, it was a big deal.
Hearing what Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu said, Zhang Yue certainly didn't know the rules, but said: "This is all the official's kindness. The princes were moved by their sincerity. The lower officials just used their kindness to go away.
There is no merit."
When Zhang Yue said this, Han Qi and others nodded approvingly.
He is a person who knows how to advance and retreat!
Seeing that the conversation was almost finished, Zhang Yue took the opportunity to leave without staying any longer, and even made several of his husband look at him with high regard.
Han Qi said to his left and right: "Previously, Lu Xianke (Lü Jie), the magistrate of Jiangzhou, spied on the affairs of the court. He went up to see the wind alone without us and advised the officials to establish a heir. Although later the officials handed over Lu Jie's memorial.
I gave it to Zhongshu, but compared with Sima Junshi and Zhang Duzhi, this person is really very different."
Seeing Han Qi's stern expression, Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu did not dare to speak.
Lu Keisu was not on good terms with Han Qi, so he wrote a memorial bypassing Han Qi to talk about the establishment of the throne. Although the official handed over his memorial to Han Qi, this person could be regarded as having made a contribution to the establishment of the throne. But Sima Guangzhang
The more you can follow the process, first report to Zhongshu, and then persuade to establish Chushi, it is really valuable in the eyes of several prime ministers.
August.
The emperor built the prince's residence in the west side of the palace's incense storehouse.
Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao entered the palace. Before leaving, Zhao Zongshi said to the clan brothers, guard my house carefully. I will come back when the emperor has heirs.
Zhao Zongshi and his wife only had more than thirty people accompanying them, and their luggage was as simple as that of a poor scholar. The only conspicuous thing was a few books in the kitchen. All the officials praised the prince for being really frugal and good at Confucianism.
Later, Zhao Zongshi resigned from the post of Taishan Defense Envoy and changed his name to Zhao Shu.
At that time, Zhongshu selected a name for Zhao Zongshi and gave it to the officials. A total of ten characters were drafted next to the word "日", and the officials chose the last one.
The word "shu" also represented the official's entire affection for the prince. Immediately, the prince was granted the title of Defense Envoy of Qizhou and the title of Duke of Julu County.
All this must be done before the Mingtang Ceremony in September.
As the etiquette officer, Zhang Yue not only participated in the entire Mingtang ceremony, but also stood very close to each other. Even the host and waiters were not as close as him. After all, during the Mingtang ceremony, Zhang Yue, as the etiquette officer, also regulated and corrected the etiquette.
Sometimes, officials and prime ministers are consulted on etiquette matters.
For example, when the song is changed to zhao, the officials ask Chen Jian, Lu Xiaqing, Zhang Yue and others to pay homage to the officials, and they explain it.
Zhang Yue saw that the officials at the Mingtang ceremony seemed to be in high spirits and looked much better because they had something to rely on.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but secretly feel happy for the officials. Among the emperors of thousands of years, there were really few officials with such no pretensions and generosity and kindness. The only one who could compare with them was Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty.
As for the prince Zhao Shu, he stood far away.
After the grand ceremony in the Mingtang, the officials gave letters of pardon to the officials inside and outside the ceremony to express their favor.
In addition to the affairs of the Liyuan, Zhang Yue also held the Sutra Banquet.
When they learned that the officials and the prince were coming to the banquet, the officials at the banquet were in high spirits and were looking forward to it. The officials attached great importance to the prince's education. As soon as Zhao Shu confirmed the prince's position, the officials appointed Li Shou, the doctor named Si, as the prince.
Accompanying the reading, it was changed to the main temple to accompany the reading of Wang Lie's Storytelling for the Prince's Throne.
When Li Shou was appointed as the companion, the ministers had some opinions because Li Shou was from the south. For such an important position as the prince's companion, it was better to be from the north.
However, the officials did not follow suit. Not only did they entrust the two men to teach Zhao Shu's knowledge, they also taught it themselves.
For example, at the Sutra banquet, the officials would take Zhao Shu to attend the banquet, not only to teach him knowledge, but also to introduce the officials to him.
Today it was finally Zhang Yue’s turn to speak.
Zhang Yue revised the Taixue lecture he had given before and presented it to the officials.
After reading the speech, the official handed it to the prince Zhao Shu (Zhao Zongshi) who was sitting next to him: "Although Zhang Qing is young, he is a famous Confucian official. I have heard of his etheric theory of 'dividing saints from foreign kings' to cultivate one's moral character.
To be an inner saint, to regulate the family, to govern the country, and to bring peace to the world, to be an outer king, first to be an inner saint and then to be an outer king."
Zhao Shu said: "Reporting to my father, the theory of inner sage and outer king seems to be inherited from Huan Ding's theory of Mingti and Dayong. Can we say that inner sage is Mingti and outer king is Dayong?"
The officials nodded in approval upon hearing this.
Zhang Yue said to the officials: "The prince is really wise and wise, that's exactly what he means. Honesty and sincerity are the principles of Ming Dynasty, and governing the country in order is the way of a foreign king."
The officials were very happy when they saw that Zhao Shu had understood Zhang Yue's praise, and said to Zhao Shu: "What Zhang Qing has learned in his heart can be used to learn the truth. Not only the officials, but also the descendants of the clan will benefit from hearing it."
Zhang Yue said quickly: "I am ashamed."
Zhang Yue raised his head and saw the official looking at him with a smile, his eyes showing gentle encouragement.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but be moved by the officials' trust in him.
After the banquet was over, Zhang Yue stood up and left.
The official said to Zhao Shu: "I wish I could take some more time off to teach you how to govern the country step by step, but you will have to figure it out on your own in the future."
"I am not a good official, far inferior to Taizong and Zhenzong, but I still have some knowledge of people. Over the years, I have personally participated in the imperial examinations and selected many people. Zhang Yue and Su Shi are both talented people.
In particular, if Zhang Yue can be a prime minister after being tempered and loyal, I can't use it anymore and leave it to you... But no matter how loyal the civil servants are, their loyalty is to the seat under the emperor, not to the emperor.
People, you have to remember."
Zhao Shu couldn't help but said: "I remember it."
The official said: "I hope I can help you get on the horse and lead you for a while until you are strong enough to gallop around."
After the official finished speaking, he looked into the distance and murmured to himself: "What other unfulfilled wishes do I have?"
It's the end of the year.
Princess Fukang, the eldest daughter of the official family, remarried to the consort Li Wei. Princess Fukang was granted the title of Princess of Qi State. Li Wei was appointed as the Observer of Anzhou and regained the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Consort.
The officials forced themselves to go to Longtuge Pavilion and Tianzhang Pavilion, and summoned the assistant ministers, close attendants, deputy envoys of the third division, Taiwan admonishers, princes, royal family, prince-in-law, commander-in-chief and other ministers to view the ancestral imperial letter.
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It can be said that the monarch and his ministers are enjoying themselves harmoniously.
The officials then went to the Baowen Pavilion, where they wrote a proud Fei Bai Shu, which was given to the attendants. Then they went to the Guange, where they composed poems with Han Qi and other ministers, and finally had a banquet in the Qunyu Palace.
At the end of the year, I will meet with the ministers and the prince again in Tianzhang Pavilion to view the royal objects of my ancestors.
Zhang Yue happened to be accompanied by Shizhi that day, but when he saw that the officials were very happy, they raised their glasses and said to all the ministers: "The world has been quiet for a long time. Today's joy is shared by me and all your ministers. You should drink with me."
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All the ministers raised their glasses and drank with the officials.
Then the palace maid brought out forbidden flowers, golden plates, fragrant medicines, etc. and gave them to the ministers.
How could Zhang Yue miss such a grand banquet? It was the first time for Zhang Yue to have such a good opportunity to attend an official banquet. He couldn't help but feast on it, but when he saw a piece of pastry that was delicious, he thought that the Seventeenth Mother would like to eat it, so he wrapped it in his handkerchief
I hid it in my sleeve and prepared to take it home.
Zhang Yue turned his head to take a look, but accidentally met the eyes of the prince Zhao Shu, who happened to see him.
Zhang Yue felt a little embarrassed and immediately raised his cup in toast.
Zhao Shu also held a cup to toast Zhang Yue, but his face looked a bit gloomy. At this moment, seeing all the ministers toasting to the officials, he felt a bit left out.
Zhang Yue was also very lonely when he saw another person in the corner. This person was Wang Anshi. After he named himself Su Zhe's prefix, Han Qi felt that Wang Anshi was a mistake in Sherenyuan, so he asked the other party to use his identity as Zhigao.
Picketing the prison in Beijing.
Even if Han Qi asked Wang Anshi to find something, he wouldn't spare you the errands in Sherenyuan. Just don't cause any trouble for him.
For Wang Anshi, Han Qi's move was tolerant and magnanimous, and he could be called the prime minister's heart. But Wang Anshi was incompatible with officialdom for some reason.
At that time, a young man robbed a quail from a friend, but was kicked to death when his friend pursued him. The Kaifeng Mansion wanted the friend to pay for his life, but Wang Anshi thought it was wrong after reading the file. The friend was acting in legitimate defense and could not be allowed to die.
The other party will pay with his life.
This incident led to a legal battle between Wang Anshi and the Kaifeng Prefecture. In the end, the Criminal Court and Dali Temple jointly ruled that the Kaifeng Prefecture was right to conclude the case and Wang Anshi was wrong.
Han Qi wrote a letter of injunction to acquit Wang Anshi (without punishment).
According to the rules, Wang Anshi wanted to go to the palace gate to express his gratitude, but Wang Anshi said, "I am not guilty and refuse to come here to express my gratitude."
This stirred up a hornet's nest. Yushitai and Hemen kept urging Wang Anshi to go to the palace gate to thank him, but Wang Anshi refused to go. In the end, Wang Anshi was impeached by the Taiji, but Han Qi still let Wang Anshi go without punishment, but he didn't dare to do it again. Let him be responsible for inspecting the prisons in Beijing.
At this moment on the stage, I saw the official summoning Han Qi to the imperial palace and giving him a fine wine. Han Qi drank the wine in one gulp. The official and Han Qi sat across from each other and laughed and chatted like old friends, as if Han Qi had been a Jinshi in the fifth year of Tiansheng. At that time, it was as if the two met for the first time.
All the ministers were very happy to see the harmonious scene between the emperor and the prime ministers.
Zhang Yue looked at Wang Anshi again, and saw that his face darkened when he saw this scene. Everyone was drinking, but he did not drink at all.
Also unique is his good friend. The emperor gave him flowers, and all the ministers wore them on their official hats, except Sima Guang, who did not wear flowers.
Zhang Yue also felt emotional when he saw these two people, but he felt good when he saw the palace maid offering food to him again. He was reluctant to eat it, so he took a kerchief and wrapped it in his arms.
Many officials at today's banquet were very drunk and did not disperse until night.
This is the year, and there is no ice in Bianjing in winter.
After the spring of the eighth year of Jiayou's reign, the official fainted again at the court meeting.