While the officials were changing their clothes, they listened to Zhang Maoze, the insider, reporting on the income of Jingfu Palace in the past few days.
Since Wang Anshi presided over the reform, the inner treasury in Jingfu Palace has been filled with more than half of the wealth from the state where it was empty enough for mice to run away at the end of Renzong Yingzong's reign.
This makes the officials really feel more confident after sitting on this dragon's throne.
But the problem is that if such money-making does not arouse large-scale public dissatisfaction, then as Wang Anshi said, it is indeed credible that the country will not increase its wealth and the world will be sufficient.
But the question is, do people really have no complaints?
Judging from the officials who have presented themselves recently, they all say good things and the new laws not only do not harm the people, but also bring great convenience.
For example, Jiang Zhiqi, who had just been elected by Wang Anshi as deputy transport envoy of Huainan Road, said that the people petitioned for the early implementation of the new law on assistance. The people said that they would not accept the favor without giving it, and the people below would receive the utmost kindness.
Wang Anshi told the officials that the people all thought the same way, and it would be foolish to claim that the Assistance Law was inconvenient.
The official thought, isn't Jiang Zhiqi the one who betrayed Ouyang Xiu? Can he believe what he said? So he was a little doubtful after hearing this.
After Jiang Zhiqi, people in Kaifeng, Guo Fengyuan (a disciple of Wang Anshi) who compiled the imperial edicts of the three divisions and the annual accounts of various treasury affairs, wrote in a letter that he would ask your majesty to serve (Wang Anshi) as a teacher and minister.
Guo Fengyuan compared the emperor to King Wen and King Wu of Zhou, and compared Wang Anshi to Confucius and Mencius, and asked the emperor to treat Wang Anshi as a teacher and minister.
When the official saw this, he was very unhappy and said to Wang Anshi, this person is very rash.
Wang Anshi said that Guo Fengyuan was a rare talent.
But just at this time, the officials heard that there was a locust plague in various places, but the pacification departments in various places postponed or did not report the disaster. The officials asked Wang Anshi why he asked the pacification department not to report the disaster?
Wang Anshi said that it would be better if the locust plague was reported to the state, and there was no need to ask the Transportation Department to report it again. Such a waste of paper money and pens would also make His Majesty waste energy and not be able to think deeply about the general strategy of governing the world.
After listening to Wang Anshi's words, the officials felt that this was true, but they had more doubts in their hearts.
After Zhang Maoze finished his report, the official asked: "I heard that there are many complaints about the market change law. Have you heard about it?"
Zhang Maoze said: "I've heard a little bit about it, but it's not serious."
The official said: "When the market changes were first implemented, I had already expected that the merchants who merged with each other would be dissatisfied and might incite the people to cause trouble. But as long as no big mistakes were made and it could continue, I would just let it go.
Don’t talk about him.”
Having said this, the official smiled at Zhang Maoze and said, "I am a little half-hearted."
Zhang Maoze said: "I have to boldly say that your majesty's diligence in governing the country and your concern for the people may even surpass that of your ancestors. Please take care of your dragon body and don't work too hard."
The official smiled and said: "I dare not say that I am better than my ancestors, but as long as I can control Xixia, I can rest for a while."
At this point, the official suddenly remembered something and asked: "Why did you say that Zhang Yue resigned from the Imperial Academy nine times? Was there someone in the court who was obstructing it?"
Zhang Mao heard this and said: "This...I really don't know this. Although I had dealings with Zhang Yue when Emperor Yingzong was in power, I haven't seen each other in these years..."
The official nodded and said, "It's okay if you don't know. I'll wait until you find out."
It's time to go to court, and this day is a big daily routine that happens once every five days.
The imperial palace of the official family will receive congratulations from hundreds of officials. At the same time, the court officials in Beijing can also come to the court to discuss matters.
In the daily life, Wang Anshi and other prime ministers were already on duty. As for Zhang Shangying, he also came with a feeling of neglect and stood silently in front of the class. Today, he had gone through the door to report that he had something to present, so he made an exception and was allowed to enter the palace.
He is now waiting for a suitable opportunity to hand it over.
After waiting for a while, after the officials were enthroned, the eunuch standing at the head of the squad said, "If there is something to report early, if there is nothing to do, leave the court." If the prime minister has nothing to report, Zhang Shangying will send out the command. Hand it over.
As his breathing became more and more rapid, Zhang Shangying's blood gradually boiled, and impassioned thoughts brewed in his chest. It was so extraordinary that Han Qi was able to make a piece of paper fall into four aspects.
That is what many young officials yearn for. A letter of impeachment, as light as a feather, can bring down those powerful ministers who are as heavy as Mount Tai, and even if they say it out, they will not be admired by the world.
Although Zhang Yue's status is not as good as that of Si Xiang, impeaching such an important minister can make him famous in the court.
Thinking of this, I heard a voice outside the door saying: "Your Majesty, Tang Nai, please ascend to the throne. I will allow you to go to the palace and play the duet!"
Hearing this voice, Zhang Shangying was a little confused. Not only him, but also the officials in the palace looked surprised.
The servants of the two palaces were standing by and had not reported anything to the officials yet. How could anyone like Tang Nai actually want to go to the palace to report the matter? This was absolutely against the rules.
But if something goes against the rules, something serious will happen. As an official of the Zhijian Yuan, Tang Yan suddenly demanded a report at this moment without asking for instructions in advance. This was against the rules, but no one dared to stop him.
Zhang Shangying suddenly felt that the atmosphere in the palace was serious. After a while, Wang Gui and Wu Chong continued to chat and laugh. After a moment of surprise, the officials in the palace also regained their composure and asked what they were doing.
The officials who were waiting in the back hall to go to court heard about this.
The officials understood immediately after hearing this. Tang Yan had written more than twenty articles to impeach Wang Anshi these days.
The chamberlain reported to the officials: "Let's find out if there is anyone in Tang Dynasty today."
The attendant on the side said: "Your Majesty, this is against the rules. We should ask Tang Yi to go to the hospital another day."
The official nodded and said, "Let Tang Nie give the performance another day!"
After hearing this, the chamberlain hurriedly left. Soon after, he hurriedly returned to the palace and reported to the officials: "Your Majesty, Tang Nie is unwilling to have to perform the memorial in person."
The official said: "Then let him come to the back hall to perform his duties."
After a while, the chamberlain came back and reported: "Your Majesty, Tang Yi is not willing to do it. He said what he said, and he will have to argue with the minister!"
When the official heard this, he shook his head and said, "Where can there be such a thing!"
The officials knew Tang Fei's temperament. He was a man with a unclear mind. Who in his right mind would dismiss and impeach someone who single-handedly promoted him? Only Jiang Zhiqi could compare with him.
One sparing was not enough, so more than twenty spars were added.
It’s okay to leave him in the memorial, but today...
The official shook his head, he didn't know what he would do if he really wanted this person to go to the palace.
After hearing the report, the chamberlain repeatedly asked Tang Hui to get up, but he fell down and refused to get up. He had to wait until the emperor saw him.
"Your Majesty, it's better to help him out by force."
The official was about to nod his head, but suddenly he remembered the words in Taizu's oath stele, not to kill scholar-bureaucrats, and not to kill those who neglect their opinions.
Thinking of this, the official said: "No, the court treats the minister with courtesy and must give him a chance to speak, deliver the edict, and be promoted to the palace no matter what!"
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Zhang Shangying had already covered the heat in his sleeves. He originally thought that he would rely on a letter to leave his name in history, but in the blink of an eye, he looked very different from the Tang Yan in front of him.
Compared to him, what do you mean?
Speaking of which, Tang Yan was also a talented person. At the very beginning, he was favored by Wang Anshi for supporting the reform. He also said that if Han Qi and Fu Bi were killed, the reform could be implemented smoothly.
Later, Wang Anshi arranged for Deng Wan to recommend this person as the censor.
After Tang Yan became the censor, he was also outspoken. He told Wang Anshi several times that the reform should be done in this way. If you don't listen to me, you will definitely fail. Therefore, he was alienated by Wang Anshi.
Later, when Tang Gao saw that Wang Anshi was estranged, he went to more than 20 posts to impeach Wang Anshi.
Tang Yan and Zhang Shangying also had contact in the Yushitai on weekdays. This man liked to talk, criticize the government, and give advice. No one in the Yushitai could get along with him.
Especially because he was alienated by Wang Anshi, he repeatedly cursed Wang Anshi in the censor's desk and criticized the inappropriateness of the new law.
A person with such an extreme personality must have no friends.
But I didn't expect that Tang Yan would have such courage today.
When they saw Tang Yan entering the palace, all the officials present were trembling with fear.
Under the eyes of the purple- and red-robed ministers in the palace, Tang Er, a lowly official in green robes, did not panic at all and walked very calmly.
However, sharp-eyed officials could see that his arm hidden under his right sleeve seemed to be shaking slightly, which showed that his heart was not as calm as his expression showed.
Tang Nian slowly went up to the palace, and when he passed by Wang Anshi, he glared at Wang Anshi with a solemn face and cold eyes. After that, Tang Nian
He turned his head and glared at Wen Yanbo. Wen Yanbo smiled generously and glanced over.
Finally, Tang Yan walked to the official throne and took out a thick volume of memorials from his sleeve.
At this moment, Tang Yan had already given up on life and death.
But the official wanted to keep things quiet and said as if he didn't want to make the matter a big deal, "It's enough to just leave it here. Please step aside for the time being."
At this moment, Tang Yan actually didn't even pay attention to the emperor's words, and said carelessly: "What I said is all illegal by the minister. Please allow me to explain it one by one!"
The official looked helpless and thought, you had finished talking earlier, so he had no choice but to nod.
After receiving the approval, Tang Nian inserted the wat tablet into his waist, unfolded the memorial, looked at Wang Anshi and shouted loudly.
"Wang Anshi approached the throne to listen to Zha Zi!"
This sound was a shock. The officials on the scene were shocked by Tang Yan's loud shout and made all kinds of emoticons. Wang Anshi was also confused on the spot.
As a dignified prime minister, he was actually ordered around by a little prince Zhongyun.
Listen to Zha Zi? In front of your minister?
Wang Anshi hesitated and did not move. It had been a long time since he had experienced such a thing. Not to mention that he had become a prime minister, he had never experienced such humiliation when he was a minister. Wang Anshi was still an orthodox scholar at heart. Although he had a talent for eloquence,
For such an unreasonable and brutal scene, I still had some deficiencies in adapting to the situation. At this moment, I actually stood there without making any progress or retreat, and I was still a little panicked.
Tang Yan had been gathering momentum for a long time today. When Wang Anshi refused to listen to him, he immediately scolded him: "You dare to be so arrogant in front of your majesty. You can imagine how you will behave outside!"
With this sentence, Wang Anshi's full body of eloquent arguments was of no use.
Wang Anshi immediately calmed down, stood up a few steps from his shift, came to the throne and bowed to listen to the order!
If being called around just now was a humiliation, then this time is the second humiliation!
Faced with such humiliation, what is Wang Anshi thinking at the moment?
After seeing Wang Anshi bow his head obediently in front of him, Tang Gao showed a triumphant smile, and immediately opened the scroll and read out this memorial that denounced Wang Anshi!