Zhang Yue always thought that someone would propose the idea of seducing the prisoner, but after much calculation, he did not expect that it would be the emperor who made the proposal to seize the prisoner.
The emperor was actually so thick-skinned that he personally asked Jiao Yinjian for money. However, considering the actions of Song Huizong, an outstanding descendant of this line in history, it was expected.
But now before Zhang Yue is the question of whether to give or not.
Twenty thousand guan was not a problem, but now the officials came to ask for money, and the prisoner gave them the money.
Will you give it to the queen when she comes to ask for money in the future?
The imperial concubine comes to ask for money. Will you give it?
Will the clan come to ask for money?
Zhang Yue thought of this and told the Seventeenth Niang about it. The Seventeenth Niang said: "Now the officials have not yet taken charge of the government, and the old ministers of the previous dynasty are dissatisfied. You have a plan to help him, so he sent his internal servant to find him."
Asking for money is just to see if the official is one of our own."
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "My lady has analyzed it thoroughly..."
Seventeenth Niang continued: "But for officials, the late emperor once had a favored concubine, Shang Meiren, who sent people to Kaifeng Mansion to declare the decree and ask Kaifeng Mansion to exempt someone from the city rent."
"The then governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, Pang Zhuangmin (Pang Ji), sternly refused and even went to Emperor Shu. Since our ancestors, there has never been a beautiful person who has been called a minister. This incident made Pang Ji famous among the scholars. Officials
If I give you this money, I'm afraid it will be difficult to establish a business in the future."
Zhang Yuezhi Qi Niang cited Pang Ji as an example. Pang Taishi was really tough, but unfortunately he was as infamous as Pan Mei. This shows that the writer is most offended by this thing.
"Then the lady asked me to refuse."
The Seventeenth Mother smiled and said: "That depends on my husband. If you are in a dilemma, you can't have your cake and eat it too."
Two aspects must be considered in this matter.
One is the emperor's attitude towards himself, and the other is Shilin Gonglun.
The emperor has not yet taken charge of the government, so if he rejects the other party, he will obviously not give him face.
Zhang Yue said: "In the Han Dynasty, people were appointed by people; in the Tang Dynasty, people followed the law; in this dynasty, people were appointed by the law. No matter how respected the emperor is, it can't be bigger than the word "dharma"."
Seventeenth Mother looked at Zhang Yue and asked, "The official has made a decision."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Of course I won't give you any money, but I have a way to do it without offending the emperor and without having to pay."
Zhang Yue immediately rode off to the exchange station.
When he arrived at the exchange office, Zhang Yue told Cai Jing to entertain the waiter with good wine and meat, and then told the other party that he would definitely give the money, but unfortunately, he has been short of cash recently, and he will have it ready in ten days for you to pick it up at his door.
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After listening to Cai Jing's sweet words, the chamberlain felt that handing him over to prison was not without money. In addition, Cai Jing privately gave the other party gold and silver, so the chamberlain went back to meet Ren Shouzhong with satisfaction.
When Ren Shouzhong heard this, there must be something fishy, but he didn't know what Zhang Yue's methods were, so he waited ten days to talk about it.
Then Zhang Yue immediately went to Han Qi and Cai Xiang's house to report the matter.
Han Qi told Zhang Yue that this was probably the emperor who was instigated by Ren Shouzhong behind his back. After Zhang Yue heard what Han Qi said, he couldn't help but feel a sense of old and new grudges.
When the late Emperor was here, Ren Shouzhong wanted to plot against him, but now he encouraged the emperor to take up his own idea of a crossroads.
It's really unbearable.
When he arrived ten days later, the waiter went to Jiaoyin Prison to find Cai Jing.
However, he saw the prince Zhao Xu coming to the police for inspection. He was accompanied by Huaiyang County Prince Yishan who was reading Wang Tao, the prince's storyteller Sun Sigong, the prince's secretary who joined the army, and Taichang Cheng Han Wei.
When the waiter saw this scene, he didn't dare to come to ask for money and left in a hurry.
Zhao Xu was the former Zhao Zhongzhen. In September of the eighth year of Jiayou's reign, he was granted the title of Military Envoy of Zhongwu Army, Tongping Zhangshi, and Prince of Huaiyang County.
At the same time, the name was changed from Zhao Zhongzhen to Zhao Xu.
After the Taizong dynasty, the names of the crown princes were all given in single characters, without any connection with seniority, to distinguish the sons of other clans.
For example, after Zhao Zongshi was established as the prince, he changed his name to Zhao Shu.
Zhao Zongzhen changed his name to Zhao Xu, which logically accepted his identity as the crown prince. However, Zhao Zongzhen's younger brother Zhao Zhongzhen also changed his name to Hao. His fourth brother Zhao Zhongke also changed his name to Kai.
Zhao Xu and Zhang Yue had a teacher-student relationship. They had kept it secret before so that no one would know about it, but after his father came to the throne, the matter was revealed.
One time when Zhang Yue came to the palace for business, the two of them met on the left side. Zhao Xu called him sir, but Zhang Yue did not dare to say so and just treated him as a courtier.
By December of the eighth year of Jiayou's reign, Zhao Xu had already left the cabinet.
The prince was not allowed to communicate with ministers before leaving the cabinet, but after leaving the cabinet, he had subordinates, such as Wang Tao, Sun Sigong, and Han Wei, who were both his subordinates and mentors.
These three people are considered part of the East Palace team, and their future prospects are limitless.
After the prince left the cabinet, in addition to studying, he was also allowed to observe government affairs. Zhang Yue repeatedly asked the prince Zhao Xu to come for supervision, but on this day, Zhang Yue simply used it as a shield.
After Zhang Yue accompanied Zhao Xu to inspect the bustling exchange, he happily asked Zhang Yue: "Sister Zhang, how much is the profit of the Bianjing Exchange in one month?"
Zhang Yue said bluntly: "Bianjing alone can make a profit of at least 50,000 guan per month."
Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "So much money."
Zhang Yue nodded.
Zhang Yue accompanied Zhao Xu to the corridor to rest and said to the people around him, "I have a few questions to ask, Bachelor Zhang."
Everyone moved away knowingly.
Zhao Xu said: "This Jiao Yin Office reminds me of Guan Shanhai mentioned by Guan Zhong. Did Zhang Xueshi's operation of Jiao Yin Jian come from the Legalist technique?"
Zhang Yue said: "Between the two, the official mountains and seas are unique to the imperial court, but the transfer of prisons is actually a joint venture between the officials and the people."
Zhao Xu said to Zhang Yue: "My father has told me many times that there are so many evils in the world, why should we rescue them? I recently read Han Feizi and thought it could relieve the suffering of the people, so I copied a copy by hand. But the one in the East Palace is not the same. However, the lecturers thought that Han Fei was too dangerous and insignificant. The bachelor is a famous scholar all over the world. Do they think that Legalism can be used to conquer jade? Please give me some advice!"
Zhang Yue looked at Zhao Xu's respectful way of asking for advice, and couldn't help but sigh that the future Emperor Shenzong was diligent in learning and asking questions, and it was true at all.
Zhang Yue asked: "Then I dare to ask the king, how did you respond to the sermon at that time?"
Zhao Xu said sheepishly: "I said at the time that it was only used for collecting books and was not a good idea."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "In ancient times, those who established meritorious service and fame, Guan Zhong in Qi, Shang Yang in Qin, Wu Qi in Chu, all made government orders must be implemented. What about the good Legalists? What about the kings?
Don’t you know the power of magic?”
Zhao Xu clasped his hands and said with great joy: "I feel reassured by what Zhang Xueshi said. I never understood why my father asked me to study with Zhang Xueshi before, but now that I have become the prince, I will invite Zhang Xueshi to join me."
It’s from Huaiyang County, but my father doesn’t allow it.”
Zhang Yue was also a little puzzled in his heart, but he said: "I have few talents and little knowledge, and I dare not think of myself as the king's teacher. What's more, His Majesty's move must have his own considerations, but if the king wants to consult with me, I am willing to serve at any time.
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Zhao Xu said happily: "That's good. Yes, you and I are the only two people in the world. No, there are fathers, emperors and empresses who know this secret. Bachelor Zhang should not tell them."
Zhang Yue asked: "I am very tight-lipped, but are you not allowed to tell me even about my nephew?"
Zhao Xu smiled proudly and said: "That's not allowed of course. I want to tell him personally and give him a surprise!"
That day, after Zhao Xu sat for half a day and left, the chamberlain went back to report the matter to Ren Shouzhong.
When Ren Shouzhong heard this, he couldn't help but clapped his legs and said: "This Zhang Sanlang is really good at it. He even climbed up to the East Palace!"