Zhang Yue also came to congratulate his father-in-law. The Wu family did not organize as much as before, but there were still three to five hundred congratulatory guests.
However, Zhang Yue has always disliked such lively occasions. Of course, as the son-in-law of the Wu family, Zhang Yue is now the most prosperous, with people supporting him wherever he goes.
Zhang Yue and Qi Niang entered the mansion through the small gate in a carriage.
After arriving in the backyard, Seventeenth Mother talked to her mother, while Zhang Yue, Wen Jifu, and Lu Xiji chatted for a while.
Although his father Wen Yanbo retired from the post of Privy Councilor, his father-in-law Wu Chong took over, and his brother-in-law Zhang Yue became a Hanlin bachelor.
Therefore, Wen Jifu ate even more.
After his wife Wu died of illness, Lu Xiji remarried Qian Weiyan's granddaughter.
The two of them had already arrived and were waiting for Wu Chong to meet. However, when Zhang Yue arrived, they both consciously moved to the back.
Zhang Yue took a look, but saw that the door of Wu's study room was closed, and there were people guarding both inside and outside.
Wu Anchi walked out of the study to take a breath and saw Zhang Yue. The two smiled and nodded.
In addition to a few of them, there were also countless people waiting for Wu Chong to meet.
At this time, Lu Xiji met an acquaintance and left. Wen Jifu said to Zhang Yue: "Sanlang, I heard that Cai Shuo, Cai Chizheng's younger brother, his wife died?"
Zhang Yue said: "Exactly, what's wrong?"
Wen Jifu said with a smile: "My father ordered me to ask. My father admires Cai Zhizheng very much and wants to marry him, so I asked Sanlang to help me ask."
Zhang Yue looked at Wen Jifu and said with a smile: "Okay, I am willing to work hard. No one in the world can understand this more than Wen Gong. But then again... After Brother Zhizheng became the censor, he impeached no less than a dozen officials. Most of them are not in line with the situation."
The new law may not be applicable in the future..."
Zhang Yue wants to say that you and Wen Jia are getting married to Cai Que. In the future, Cai Que may not be merciful because of the marriage.
Wen Jifu said: "Sanlang, I know what you want to advise me. Zhizheng is going to stand out sooner or later. No matter what, it is better for our Wen family to come to him first than for him to come to my Wen family. No matter what, we will hand him over first."
Kindness is always good."
Zhang Yue said: "Wen Gong is indeed a man who has been in officialdom for a long time. He sees and thinks more deeply than ordinary people."
Wen Jifu smiled and said, "Dad always said that even if we have different tendencies, we can still be friends and in-laws for each other."
Zhang Yue sighed: "It would be great if everyone in the court today thought like Duke Wen, but it's a pity that people in today's world have to fight endlessly."
At this time, Wu Anchi went out and found him and said, "Sanlang, daddy wants you to go in first."
Zhang Yue nodded to Wen Jifu, stood up and walked into the study.
In the study, Wu Chong was a little tired but radiant, while Wu Anshi was drinking tea at the side. Wu Anchi followed Zhang Yue in and closed the door.
Wu Chong smiled and said to Zhang Yue: "Sanlang, just now Han Wei Gong wrote a letter and agreed to marry my Wu family. You have contributed a lot."
Zhang Yue looked happy, it turned out that Han Qi had agreed to marry Han Zhongyan's daughter to Wu Anshi's son.
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Congratulations to Lao Taishan." Then Zhang Yue said to Wu Anshi: "Congratulations to my uncle."
Wu Anshi smiled and nodded.
Wu Chong said: "From ancient times to the present, this aristocratic family, which has lasted for more than hundreds of years, has a reputation that can compete with the emperor, and can also be respected by the dignitaries of the day. Only by marrying each other can we be closely related."
After hearing this, Zhang Yue thought to himself that he didn't quite agree with the idea of a centuries-old family. Future history would prove that this was not a good path. A real family could be visible or hidden. However, during the Tang and Song Dynasties, scholar-bureaucrats
We still highly recommend this approach.
Wu Chong's whole life was devoted to making the Wu family a family that would be a family for generations to come.
Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan, my son-in-law will definitely take good care of the Wu family in the future."
Wu Chong smiled and waved his hands and said: "The rise and fall of a family depends on its own destiny. You can't force it. Just do your duty. Sit down and talk."
Zhang Yue sat aside, and Wu Chong said: "You are currently a Hanlin scholar, so you should make sure not to shock the world, and don't talk about political power. We will wait until you come to power to discuss any strategies. If you conflict with the current ministers, I will be in trouble with you."
The road to the government will be very unfavorable."
Zhang Yue listened and accepted the lesson with an open mind.
On the side, Wu Anshi thought to himself, when Zhang Yue entered the two houses, his father did not want to go out as an envoy. But our Wu family already has a ruler, but we have not yet had a prime minister!
Zhang Yue saw that Wu Anshi's face was not good-looking and knew what he was thinking in his heart. After all, Wu Chong was in the post of Privy Councilor, and it would be better for Wu Chong to become the Prime Minister of the Third Council in the future than to be promoted to power himself.
Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan, my son-in-law wants to report this matter to you. My son-in-law is now a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. He does not want to be promoted to prime minister immediately, but wants to work part-time first."
"Part-time job?" Wu Chong thought for a moment and said, "That's good. If a Hanlin scholar does not work part-time and is promoted to power, it will give others a reason. Since you have this intention, I can discuss this matter with Mr. Han."
Zhang Yue was overjoyed when he heard this. With his father-in-law and Han Jiang in Zhongshu and the Privy Council, he was behind the scenes. In fact, he had more power and it was easy to do anything he wanted. But if they both quit and he became the governor, he would be alone.
There is no difference between being a Ling and studying with a prince.
Wu Chong said randomly: "It's not difficult to do two jobs, but it's not interesting to do two jobs. If you want to do two jobs, you have to be in the third division or know the Kaifeng Mansion."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, great, his father-in-law really thought he was exactly the same as himself.
Wu Anshi said: "Dad once served as the Third Secretary, and Sanlang also served as the Salt and Iron Judge. I think the Third Secretary is better."
Wu Chong said: "This may have been the case in the past, but the Three Divisions are not as good as they used to be. What's more, Zhongshu has always intended to reduce the power of the Three Divisions. Wasn't the incident in Shiyi Division also caused by the discord between the Three Divisions and Zhongshu? Besides, whether it was
It’s not that easy for the Third Division or the Kaifeng Prefecture, it can only be done through consultation between the two prefectures.”
Zhang Yue nodded, but his father-in-law had a profound understanding. Zhongshu wanted to have financial power, and the prime minister directly intervened in finance, which would inevitably lead to conflicts with the three departments.
Wu Anshi said: "It should be coming soon. He also said yesterday that he would definitely come to congratulate me."
Wu Chong said: "Sanlang, I have a lot of guests here, so I can't get away. When Feng Sanyuan comes to the door later, you can receive him for me."
After hearing this, Zhang Yue understood what his father-in-law meant. If he wanted to serve as the Third Secretary-General or to know the Kaifeng Prefecture, the attitude of the two prefectures in governing was crucial.
But on the day he was appointed as a Hanlin bachelor, Feng Jing didn't express anything.
My father-in-law has always been like a bright mirror in his heart.
Zhang Yue immediately left Wuchong's study.
At this time, a servant of the Wu Mansion reported: "Feng Dacan has arrived. Please come with me."
Zhang Yue nodded and immediately walked to the gate to greet Feng Jing personally.
When Feng Jing saw Zhang Yue coming out to greet him, he also smiled and said, "Save him."
Zhang Yue looked at Feng Jing and sighed with emotion. In fact, they took similar paths.
Both of them came from poor families, their father-in-law was a prime minister, and their career as official officials has been smooth.
Zhang Yue said: "Jia Yue ordered me to come to greet Da Shen first. I apologize for my lack of etiquette."
Feng Jing smiled and said: "Prime Minister, this is too polite. It just so happens that you and I haven't chatted for a long time."