Zhang Yue couldn't help but be stunned when he heard what Zeng Gongliang said. These words were somewhat famous.
Reprimand is just reprimand. What is there to be done?
Zhang Yue thought about what Sun Jue and Hu Ding had hinted to him just now. If he couldn't figure out anything at this time, he should not get involved in officialdom in the future.
Faced with Zeng Gongliang's words, Zhang Yue did not feel unhappy about being reprimanded at all, nor did he show any displeasure with extremely low emotional intelligence. Instead, he was overjoyed.
Zhang Yue said respectfully: "That's what Mr. Zeng taught you."
Zeng Gongliang also put on some airs. Zhang Yue had been promoted by special decree before and was not on the political books. What's more, although this time the appointment came from the emperor, in the final analysis, official appointments had to go through Zhongshu.
But Zeng Gongliang was very satisfied, and the boy could be taught.
Zeng Gongliang said: "Zhang Zhengyan has already realized his mistake, and the matter ends here."
He didn't want this matter to leave a mark in Zhang Yue's heart, so he immediately stood up and ordered the court official: "Bring Zhang Zhengyan some tea and medicine!"
After Zeng Gongliang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became relaxed.
Zhao Wei smiled and said to Zeng Gongliang: "I still remember that in the sixth year of Jiayou's provincial examination, Emperor Renzong called me to join the examination. At that time, the provincial official was entering the examination paper, which contained a correct statement. Later, I heard a group of butterflies flying to the examination paper. His name is appointed!"
"Seven or eight years have passed, and unexpectedly, Duke Zhuangyuan and I are here to see each other."
Hearing what Zhao Wei said, everyone laughed.
Even Tang Jie, who was always known for his selflessness, smiled and said: "In that case, I remember that the day Zhang Zhengyan won the top prize, I was the one who helped him get on the horse. At that time, Zhang Zhengyan refused to give up the hairpin. When he reported back to the officials, he said that he might be even more stubborn than me in the future!"
After listening to Tang Jie's words, all the officials also laughed.
After Tang Jie finished speaking, Zhang Yue also laughed.
Zhang Yue and Tang Jie looked at each other, and he couldn't help but think about the day when he won the top prize and praised his official position in the imperial court, Tang Jie, who was the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture at the time, sent him out.
At this moment, all the officials could see that Zhang Yue was here to take responsibility. On the contrary, the three husbands were actively trying to get close to him.
This is not bad.
The court official who was good at observing words and colors immediately brought a cup of tea to Zhang Yue, placed it next to Zhang Yue's case, and said with a hint of intimacy: "You Zhengyan, drink slowly, be careful that the tea is hot to your hands!"
Zhang Yue nodded slightly. Everyone who came along today was friendly to him.
Now that Zhang Yue had been reminded by the court official, he nodded gently to the other party, which could be regarded as reciprocating the favor.
Then Zhang Yue stood up slightly, took a sip of tea, and thanked the three ministers.
Zhang Yue's etiquette was very good, and no one could fault him at all. At this moment, he understood why he was always so arrogant when he was humble, so as not to be bullied.
Now that my position is different, I have become low-key and humble in order to prevent others from saying that I am arrogant.
Now the three husbands are still chatting, but the topic has turned to Renzong.
Zhao Ai showed his nostalgia and said: "At that time, on the day of marking the papers, Renzong told me that Duke Xun was a lonely minister, so his nephew must also be a lonely minister. It must be unknown."
In words, Zhao Wei still had deep feelings for Renzong.
Zhang Yue knew that Zhao Fu was a lonely minister, but it was difficult for a lonely minister to be a prime minister. Zeng Gongliang wanted to help him become a governor.
Tang Jie nodded with emotion. Among the ministers, he had the most quarrels with Renzong. However, when Renzong passed away, Tang Jie was so sad that he didn't eat or drink for several days.
Zhang Yue also echoed a few words.
Having said this, the official on the side shouted: "Sir, respect me!"
Zhang Yue knew that this was to see off guests.
Zhang Yue immediately stood up and left, and the official who had just served him tea escorted Zhang Yue out of the political hall.
"Just be careful on the steps!"
Zhang Yue smiled and thanked him. When he reached the door, he turned around and said, "Please stay. Thank you for taking care of me."
The official laughed and said, "In that case, I'd better ask for some advice in the future."
Zhang Yue was stunned. He said that he would take care of him in the future. Could it be that he thought that he would be able to enter the political affairs hall in the future?
Did the other party mean this?
However, in official circles, it is good to speak only three points. It has a hazy beauty, but if it is said clearly, it will not be beautiful.
Zhang Yue smiled when he heard this, and the other party also laughed.
Zhang Yue almost bumped into an official after walking out of the political hall.
The other party is Lin Xi, who is now a colleague of Taichang Liyuan. Lin Xi is also a student of Chen Xiang and has an old friendship with Zhang Yue.
Lin Xi saw Zhang Yue and smiled and said, "I just met Senior Brother Sun. I heard that you have done good things for me?"
Zhang Yue shook his head and thought to himself, news spread really fast in the officialdom, and he didn't even hear about it. Others asked for it for him.
Zhang Yue said: "I don't know much about it either. That's right. Why did you come to the political hall?"
Lin Xi heard the words and said hurriedly: "I came to the political affairs hall to talk about sending officials to pay homage to the tombs. I won't tell you anymore. I will make an appointment to have wine with Senior Brother Sun another day."
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "Yes, yes."
Lin Xi handed over to Zhang Yue and left in a hurry.
Zhang Yue looked at Lin Xi's hurried back and couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
Chen Xiang's three proud disciples, Sun Jue, Lin Xi, and himself are all in Bianjing now. They all look after each other and support each other among their fellow disciples.
If my position can be taken a step higher, I can protect more people I want to protect.
Zhang Yue thought like this, then remembered the words of the official just now, and then looked at the political affairs hall surrounded by the forbidden palace.
Zhang Yue walked back to Tianzhang Pavilion while thinking about it.
When they arrived in front of the pavilion, they saw Hu Ding looking around. When he saw Zhang Yue, he said happily: "Zhang Zhengyan is finally here. The officials have summoned you."
Zhang Yue listened without saying a word and followed the eunuch who conveyed the message to the front hall of Chongzheng Hall.
After arriving at the palace, Zhang Yue paid tribute to the officials.
The officials were waving their hair and were in high spirits.
This method of calligraphy can be said to be a traditional art skill of the officials of the Song Dynasty, and every emperor can master the calligraphy.
After the official finished writing the last stroke, he said to Zhang Yue: "Zhang Qing, come here and take a look at my calligraphy."
Zhang Yue Dan saw that the official wrote Xunzi's famous saying, "If the law is not discussed, then the law will be abolished if it is not implemented."
It means that if there is a law but there is no discussion, then the parts of the law that are not well thought out will inevitably be abolished. Therefore, when legislation and reform are required, there must be sufficient discussion and discussion.
One word can certainly build prestige, but one must understand that there will be no legislation without arguments.
When Zhang Yue saw the official's words, he obviously understood his intention of asking Wang Anshi and Sima Guang to discuss the two systems.
Zhang Yue immediately said: "Your Majesty is wise, so the ancients said that even though there are laws and regulations, if you don't discuss them, you will not be able to govern!"
Zhang Yue told the emperor that the Song Dynasty could be saved not by reform, but by Zhou Zhi.
The official said: "I let you see how my words look like, but I didn't ask you to comment on the meaning behind them."
Zhang Yue smiled awkwardly, did the emperor also play this trick?
Also, when promoting officials, the people above them all have to show off, and the emperor cannot avoid doing this.
Zhang Yue said: "The calligraphy of the official family is naturally excellent, but today it has a sense of being otherworldly and refined. From the perspective of the minister..."
As the saying goes, cannibals are short-tongued, so Zhang Yue immediately served him a dragon fart set meal.
After listening to Zhang Yue's flattering words, the official laughed and said, "That's fine. I see that what you said is what I want, so I will give you this calligraphy."
Zhang Yue immediately thanked En and took over the official title.
The official said to Zhang Yue: "The meeting on the two systems is scheduled for tomorrow. Do you think Wang Anshi will win or Sima Guang will win?"
Zhang Yue said without hesitation: "Wang Anshi will win."