He resigned from Beijing in September of the fifth year of Xining and returned to Beijing in May of the seventh year of Xining.
Within two years, Zhang Yue had returned to Bianjing.
This time there was no welcoming ceremony in the suburbs when he returned to Beijing. Zhang Yue didn't care about it. When he arrived at the inn, he changed into a purple robe and wore a goldfish bag on his waist.
Zhang Yue looked in the mirror and saw that he looked like a high-ranking official. When he was in the northwest, he usually wore military uniforms and casual clothes, but he seldom used this civilian dress.
Unknowingly, the experience in the northwest also gave me a bit of aura of killing, plundering and fighting. This is naturally formed by holding an army of more than 100,000, but it is not deliberately cultivated.
Once a person has power and truly controls it, he will develop such an aura.
This time Zhang Yue entered the city through Xinzheng Gate, which was the gate where Zheng Xia was guarding. Now Zheng Xia, who had provoked these things, was going down to the Yushitai for interrogation.
Zhang Yue entered the city in a carriage, got off the carriage outside Xihua Gate and walked into the imperial city. Then he went directly to the closing gate to get his name and line up.
There were many officials in vermillion and blue official robes waiting to submit their posts at the door. They saw an important minister in purple robes who also came to post their names with them. They thought their eyes were dazzled.
When the officials in Hemen saw the purple-robed officials coming, they did not sit in the small pavilion to receive the officials' departure, but greeted them in person.
When the other party saw Zhang Yue, he immediately said: "It turns out that Mr. Zhang Jinglue has returned to the court."
Many officials who did not know Zhang Yue were suddenly surprised when they heard that he was the famous Xihe Road Envoy.
All the officials greeted Zhang Yue outside the door.
When an important minister like Zhang Yue returns to the capital, the emperor will definitely have to summon the right one again, so they can all just sit in a row at the back.
Soon after, the official received news that the emperor was meeting Zhang Yue in the Chongzheng Hall.
Then Zhang Yue was led by a chamberlain to Chongzheng Hall. As he walked through a long corridor, Zhang Yue happened to meet a thin middle-aged man who was also wearing a purple robe.
Zhang Yue didn't have much surprise in his heart, but he still pretended to be surprised and saluted sincerely: "Xihe Road Manager Zhang Yue has seen Da Ginseng!"
Lu Huiqing walked over slowly with a serious look. Seeing that Zhang Yue was very respectful, she felt a little proud in her heart. When she got closer, she said in a surprised tone: "It's really a good time. When will you get back to Beijing?"
Zhang Yue scolded you in his heart, Lu Huiqing, for being so good at pretending, but he said on his face: "Report to Da Shen, the official will arrive today."
Lu Huiqing smiled slightly when she heard Zhang Yue say the word "Xiaguan".
It seems that both Zeng Bu and Zhang Yue have threatened or competed with him, but who has the last laugh now?
When Xuan Ma paid homage to the prime minister, Lu Huiqing paid special attention to Zeng Bu's expression, which looked uncomfortable, jealous, and tutted.
But Zhang Yue had a sincere look on his face, as if he was truly happy for his promotion to the position of political advisor. He didn't mind at all that the official was now under him.
This made Lu Huiqing feel like punching the air.
Lu Huiqing said enthusiastically and generously: "It's good to come back, it's good to come back. My heart will be half at ease when you come back. You also know that there is a shortage of ministers like you in the court now."
Zhang Yue quickly said humbly: "The lower official is just Puliu, how can I dare to compare with the pillars."
Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Du Zhi is still so unfazed by honor and disgrace. Don't delay when you go to meet the saint. Let's talk about it slowly in the future."
After speaking, Lu Huiqing gave Zhang Yue a meaningful look.
With the chamberlain by their side, the two of them were talking nonsense, but this look was what Lu Huiqing really wanted to tell him.
Just leave a look for yourself to experience.
Zhang Yue understood the meaning of Lu Huiqing's eyes.
Arriving at the Chongzheng Hall, Zhang Yue saw the official who was sitting on the imperial tower with a half-smiling smile.
Zhang Yue immediately bowed down and said, "The guilty minister Zhang Yue has met your Majesty!"
The officials on the throne walked down the imperial steps one by one, stretched out their hands to support Zhang Yue and said, "Why did you say this? What crime did you commit by taking Tao, Huang, and Hezhou?"
Zhang Yue said: "Taking Hehuang is the result of your majesty's great favor and the efforts of the three armies. How dare I take this position? On the contrary, when I attacked Taozhou before, the temple was not enough, and it took two efforts to capture Taozhou. This minister's
It’s a sin.”
"I am a mediocre general. He cannot attack unless his troops and horses are fully mobilized and the three armies are prepared. Even if he wins, he will waste countless money and food in vain. He will cause the northwest of Guanzhong to be exhausted and the ministers in the court will also suffer a lot of grievances. This is the second crime."
"I am at odds with Wang Zhongzheng and have a conflict. This is the third crime. I will return to the capital this time to apologize to His Majesty."
From ancient times to the present, great achievements have always been envied by others. Although Zhang Yue has made great achievements, he must guard against others taking the opportunity to slander him.
Another sentence is that great achievements are hard to reward. In another time and space in history, Wang Shao conquered the six states of Hehuang and went to the court to pay homage to the deputy privy envoy.
As a result, the peak of his career was also the beginning of his career decline. After joining the central government, Wang Shao couldn't get along with anyone, and even fell out with officials and Wang Anshi one after another.
This real merit is still being weighed in the heart of the emperor.
From ancient times to the present, taking the blame for the leader and giving credit to the leader are the only ways to get promoted and to maintain favor. The worst fear is to take the credit for oneself and pass the blame to the leader. In this way, being an official will be the end of the world, and there may be death.
disaster.
Although it is a bit anti-human, the system in the officialdom is like this. Only by understanding the system can we live comfortably in it.
The official smiled after hearing Zhang Yue's words. He said to Zhang Yue: "Zhang Qing, you are more cautious in your words when you return to Beijing this time. Where was Zhang Qing when Your Majesty resigned two years ago?"
Zhang Yue said: "I was arrogant at that time. I only knew how to make contributions to His Majesty and expand the territory of the country. However, when I took office, I found that things were counterproductive. When I sent troops to Xihe for the first time, I relied on Wang Shao to make contributions.
The second time His Majesty gave me the blessing, I was very nervous, fearing that I would betray His Majesty's trust and trust. Thanks to the Emperor's blessings on me, the Song Dynasty, I was able to recover the three states and return them to our Han Dynasty."
"Returning to the Han Dynasty! I am particularly happy about this. I will give you a seat!"
The chamberlain brought a wide chair and placed it next to the throne. Zhang Yue looked at the wide chair and thought to himself, this is only for the prime ministers and important ministers to sit. It seems that the emperor also gave seats to him in the past, but they were only small ones without backrests.
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Zhang Yue sat beside the emperor.
The official asked: "I know Zhang Qing's contribution from the bottom of my heart. As for Wang Shao, Zhongshu has his own discussion. Previously, Zhang Qing said that it would take three to five years before the summer peace, and that the court should rest and recuperate. I thought that Hehuang has now been
I have everything, and Dong Zhan is willing to obey my orders. The Liang family and their son are fighting for power in the Xia Kingdom, so it is time to send troops to attack."
Seeing Zhang Yue's hesitation, the official immediately said: "You and I, the monarch and our ministers, sit down to discuss the truth. There is no need to worry about speaking out."
Zhang Yue said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. There is indeed a 50% chance of victory in the current attack on Xia. However, the Khitan and Jiaozhi are restless, and they are afraid that border troubles will arise again."
The official said: "Some ministers suggested that I simply cede the three states of Ying, Wei, and Shuo to the Khitan and use all my troops in Xixia. What do you think?"
Zhang Yue said: "It is not the right time for the Khitans to be ambitious. What's more, the country is not at peace, the four people are unemployed, and the people have public grievances."
The official listened in silence for a moment and said: "I know, but once I regain Xixia, I will use this achievement to get rid of redundant troops and officials, and even abolish the new law. I will make the country rich and powerful, and recreate the world of the Han and Tang Dynasties. You
Look, didn’t Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty implement the rule of Zhenguan just after he destroyed Jie Li?”
Zhang Yue said: "But in addition to the Xia Kingdom, your Majesty also has the Khitan. Once the Xia is destroyed and the power of the three kingdoms is destroyed, how can the Khitan be willing to stop?"
"There is also the Xia Kingdom, which is thousands of miles away. Even if it is destroyed, how can we govern it? If there is another hero like Li Yuanhao who can rectify the internal and external affairs, there will be great trouble again."
"It is not difficult to destroy the country. What is difficult is how to govern it after destroying it."
After hearing Zhang Yue's dissuasion, the officials were disappointed and said: "It's really hard for me to be the emperor."
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty's pleasure lies in eternity, not in one moment."
The official said: "Your plan for Pinghe Huangce is now half done, and I'm afraid the other half won't be around until I live."
Zhang Yue said: "How can your Majesty say such words for thousands of generations? This will make all the officials in the court and the people of the world feel at ease."
The official sighed: "Zhang Qing, I, the emperor, am not happy at all."
Zhang Yue did not dare to accept these words, and the official paused and said: "Zhang Qing has the talents of Guan Zhong and Zhuge. I may not listen to what others say, but I will definitely listen to what you say. When Wang Anshi resigned, the first thing I said to him was
Zhang Qing recommended him to me to serve as prime minister and promote reforms."
Zhang Yue was surprised that the official family was also interesting. When Wang Anshi was prime minister, he never said this, but now that Wang Anshi has resigned, he said it to him.
"Now that the reform has been implemented for more than four years, and the imperial court has regained Xihe, what do you think we should do in the future? You must speak from the bottom of your heart to resolve the confusion I am facing."
The emperor's words are also a link between the past and the following. Previously, Zhang Yue recommended Wang Anshi to join the political reform. Well, now that Wang Anshi is gone, where should the entire country go now?
This is a big question.
Zhang Yue pondered for a moment, and when he saw the officials staring at him, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, I remembered that I also answered this question during the Jiayou Sixth Year Academic Examination."
The official said: "I remember that your answer was to do it by force."
Zhang Yue said: "Yes, to carry out reforms is to act forcefully, but to be relaxed and relaxed is the way of heaven. When there is an emergency, you should slow down. The same is true for reforms."
"In the past, Zheng people visited rural schools to discuss governance."
Someone asked Zheng Xiang Zichan: "What if we destroy the rural school?"
"Zi Chan then said: 'What is that? Madam retreats day and night to discuss whether the governance is good or not. If you do good things, I will do them; if you do bad things, I will change them. This is my teacher, if
Why destroy it?'"
"This is how to govern a country. Use loyalty and kindness to avoid resentment, and do not use power to prevent resentment. The government and the public are not allowed to discuss the government affairs. It is like blocking the river. Once the dam is breached, many people will be hurt and I will not be able to save it. It is not as good as a small battle.
Tell me, I will hear it and take medicine."
The official nodded. He did not expect that when Zhang Yue returned to the court, the first political opinion he proposed was to advocate liberalizing speech. Sima Guang had also mentioned it before.
Zhang Yue said: "Zi Chanxiang Zheng made great achievements in the reform, and Wang Xianggong made new laws in the dynasty to benefit the country. However, when Wang Xianggong was in charge of the country, he only had his own will, and evil people attacked him. Good people agree with themselves, but evil people are different from themselves."
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"If there are officials who are like this today, they will not be promoted to the best. This is why the people in the world, those who are impatient for wealth and honor, will follow them. As time goes by, it will be difficult to be clear in politics."
Lu Huiqing used her eyes to warn Zhang Yue not to talk nonsense, but Zhang Yue is not someone who is at the mercy of you, Lu Huiqing.
If you don't let me speak, that's fine. I advocate letting others speak.