As soon as the news of the great victory in Lanzhou came out, the whole hall was filled with joy.
Looking at the scene of the Prime Minister and the court officials congratulating Zhang Yue on the great victory of Lanzhou, Cai Jing felt a wave of discomfort in his heart.
The capture of Lanzhou was not unexpected. It took more than 100,000 troops to attack for two months before we captured it.
For this reason, Xihelu even missed the original strategy of marching troops along the north bank of the Yellow River after conquering Lanzhou. Many people had previously accused Li Xian and Wang Hou of being mediocre generals. They had ordered hundreds of thousands of troops to sit under the city of Lanzhou and missed the opportunity to reunite with Xingling.
Chance.
But it happened to be the day when Zhang Yue returned to pay homage to the Prime Minister, so this good news was delivered neither a day earlier nor a day later.
This kind of luck is truly enviable and enviable.
Is Zhang Yue really the prime minister to whom he was destined?
Zhang Yue said: "This is all the work of the emperor. I just took advantage of it by paying my respects."
But all the officials continued to congratulate him.
Feng Jing, who had been aggressive just now, was now discouraged.
Under Feng Jing, Xue Xiang, who had been wavering after entering the court, also congratulated Zhang Yue: "Congratulations to the prime minister. As soon as you get to Lanzhou, you can drink from the Yellow River at any time, whether you go north to Liangzhou along the Zhuanglang River, or forge ahead along the west of the Yellow River.
Both states, including Bataling State, are the best options!”
Xue Xiang showed his kindness at this time, and Zhang Yue was very satisfied.
After all, when the other party was appointed as Deputy Privy Envoy, Han Jiangzhangyue had a share of the credit for recommending him.
Zhang Yue still agreed with Xue Xiang's talents, but thought he was quite unscrupulous in his work.
Zhang Yue's face was full of enthusiasm and he said: "What Deputy Xue Shu said is absolutely true. Li Xian and Wang Hou will definitely take action in the next step."
Xue Xiangdao: "Xiang has been an official in Shaanxi for many years and has a long understanding of the situation. I kindly ask the Prime Minister to allow me to comment later. I am so grateful!"
Hey, hey, you Xue Shizheng, you are so impatient... Zhang Yue also reciprocated the favor and said: "I have an old friendship with Deputy Ambassador Xue. When we first set up the exchange office, I received a lot of advice. I will return the favor in the future."
We should borrow more from Deputy Xue’s advice!”
Xue Xiang immediately said: "I can't believe it. I am conceited of economic talent. I didn't know the magic use of salt banknotes when I was a transshipment envoy for Shaanxi Province. I completely relied on the foresight of the prime minister. The prime minister had such insight when he first entered the officialdom. I always admire him when I think about it."
Five-body cast."
Xue Xiangzhi's words, given any other context, would have caused collective vomiting.
After all, you, Xue Xiang, are also the deputy privy envoys. It is so shameless to kneel down and lick Zhang Yue like this. However, in the officialdom, everyone is used to hearing such words. In the political hall, everyone thinks it is normal and does not think that it is normal.
Pass.
But Feng Jing was so angry that he turned away. As the main combatant Zhang Yue returned to the court and became prime minister, two traitors, Xue Xiang and Zhang Kai, appeared in the Privy Council.
Lian Zeng Xiaokuan said: "Congratulations to Prime Minister Zhang, for capturing Lanzhou and revitalizing the entire Xihe Road."
Wang Gui smiled slightly on his face, but it was unclear what he was thinking in his heart.
Cai Jing was observing Wang Gui and Zhang Yue's expressions all the time.
Wang Gui's temperament is broad on the outside and taboo on the inside, yang on the outside and yin on the inside, and he keeps his expression quiet. Even a shrewd person like Cai Jing suffered a lot of dumb losses at his hands.
What does it mean to inflict a crime without excuse?
Wang Gui alone has a bad attitude toward you, which also makes the entire Zhongshu isolate Cai Jing.
If you don't inform us of important matters in advance, the important power in your hand will be taken away, and a lot of troubles will be thrown at you. When your ideas are not adopted, the officialdom will see the consequences and take the initiative to be cold and distant from you.
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Wang Gui also treated Bi Zhongyan in the same way, but when Wang Gui treated him, he lay down flat, leaving the other party with no opportunity to take advantage of him. Generally speaking, when encountering this situation in the officialdom, it is just impossible to get promoted. In the end, you have to endure it or leave.
Cai Jing saw the unfolding of human nature.
He can adjust his mentality, but he is an ambitious person. He is not content with the present and does not want to lose power.
So in the face of Cai Que's lobbying and Wang Gui's offer of marriage chips, Cai Jing found Cai Bian, and the two brothers decided to separate their careers.
Today, when he saw Zhang Yue returning to the political hall and witnessing the attack on Lanzhou, Cai Jingdu felt a little at a loss.
Even Xue Xiang and Zhang Kai know that those who understand current affairs are heroes.
Do you regret today? Somewhat.
Cai Jing took a while to collect his emotions, walked up to Zhang Yue and said, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Jing on regaining Lanzhou!"
Zhang Yue paused slightly, looked at Cai Jing and said, "Yuan Chang! You and I don't have to be so outspoken."
Cai Jing was a little flattered when he heard Zhang Yue calling him his cousin. Just as he was about to say something, another person congratulated Zhang Yue, so he left.
Cai Jing composed himself and stayed where he was. Zhang Yue turned around and saw that Cai Jing was still lingering and asked, "What did Yuan Chang say?"
Cai Jing whispered: "Xia Guan just learned from a confidant on Jingyuan Road that Prime Minister Zhang Jinglue killed Wang Zhongzheng in front of the army!"
Zhang Yue said calmly: "I understand."
Although Zhang Yue looked calm on the surface, deep down he was in a state of turmoil. He didn't understand that Zhang Yue had taken the wrong medicine, so how could he dare to kill the coach?
Didn’t he already accept the imperial edict to withdraw from the army?
Could it be that Wang Zhongzheng refuses?
impossible.
But now there is no news about the soldiers and horses in the direction of Jingyuan Road, which is exactly the same as the situation on Fuyan Road before. This makes Zhang Yue not worried.
Zhang Yue sat back on his chair. At this moment, Wang Gui seemed to notice his heavy mood and smiled to inquire. But how could Zhang Yue tell him? The two of them were talking and laughing as if nothing happened.
On Zhang Yue Xindao's first day in office, he had a lot of difficult things on his hands.
The murder of Wang Zhongzheng by Zhang Zhi is one, and the corruption case on Yanyan Road is also one.
Corruption was a well-known secret among officials in the Song Dynasty. The military resources of the Yanyan Road amounted to millions each year, and officials on the entire road did not share the profit. It was absolutely impossible to rely on their moral standards.
Now that Yanyan Road has been defeated so miserably, many officials must pay a heavy price.
There are many things going on in my heart, but they cannot be revealed on my face.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "For the capture of Lanzhou, our two governments should present a form of congratulations to His Majesty!"
Wang Gui said: "That's how it should be."
Zhang Yue said: "There is no better essay in this dynasty than in the history library, so I'll leave it to you to congratulate me."
Wang Gui liked to write congratulations and other articles praising virtues. This was how Wang Gui stood out among Emperor Renzong.
It is easy to mess up things, but you can make mistakes if you are careful with your writing. Of course, Zhang Yue left the icing on the cake to the other party.
Wang Gui said with a smile: "The talented people are so talented that there is no need to be too modest."
Zhang Yue smiled at Wang Gui and said, "Students will always be students."
Wang Gui laughed when he heard this, as if the two of them had forgotten about each other at this moment.
At this time, Yuan Jiang just walked out of the palace and saw the officials congratulating Zhang Yue and Wang Gui, and Wang Gui and Zhang Yue looked at each other and laughed. After hearing the news of the great victory in Lanzhou, she felt disgusted in her heart.
Why does Zhang San have such good luck?
Upon hearing this, Yuan Jiang returned to the courtroom angrily and refused to leave.
Zhang Yue and Wang Gui didn't know about this change in Yuan Jiang's heart, but at this time the gentleman reported.
"Han Yuru has arrived!"
Wang Gui smiled and said: "What a coincidence!"
Zhang Yue smiled.
Han Zhen had long been a member of the Privy Council and became the head of the Privy Council's subordinate officials.
However, Han Zhen stayed at home to avoid suspicion with his brother Han Jiang. Later, Han Jiang died of illness, and Han Zhen did not come out to work.
He knows very well that being an official is not just about having one official position, it mainly depends on whether there are people above him to support him.
Han Jiang is no longer around, and he will be ostracized when he becomes an official.
Today, he learned about Zhang Yue's appointment as prime minister and decided to go out to congratulate Zhang Yue.
Han Zhen had a strong and cruel temperament. He once joked with Zhang Yue that if he came to see him in the next life, he would bow his head and obey his orders.
Han Zhen is strict but not reckless, and he is able to assess the situation.
He is not a third-generation official like Wu Anshi. Although Zhang Yue was a guest of the Han Dynasty back then and was promoted by Han Jiang, he is now the prime minister after all. He will obey orders when he should, bow his head when he should bow his head, and bend when he should bend down.
People who achieve great things always focus on their goals and never have any psychological barriers.
So today Han Zhen rushed to congratulate him as soon as possible. From now on, his backer will not be his brother, but Zhang Yue.
In front of the political affairs hall, Han Zhen saw Xue Xiang.
Both of them were not easy to tolerate. Han Zhen took up the post of Shaanxi transfer envoy after Xue Xiang and changed his rules quite a lot. The two had a lawsuit.
After the meeting, Xue Xiang said: "Yuru, here you are! Are you going to leave the mountain?"
Han Zhen said: "It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but now things are sluggish, so I came to take a look. What can Shizheng learn today?"
Xue Xiangdao: "Nothing, Yu Ru wants to congratulate you first."
"What can I say to congratulate you?"
Xue Xiang said: "You will know it when you enter the hall."
Han Zhen laughed and said: "No matter whether it is a blessing or a disaster, we can't avoid it."
After saying that, the two passed by each other.
After Han Zhen entered the hall, he paid homage to Wang Gui and Zhang Yue.
The two asked the court official to show Han Zhen tea. Zhang Yue said to Wang Gui: "Han Yuru has served as the transit envoy to Shaanxi and the envoy of Qinfeng Road. If the Privy Council is set up in Shaanxi this time, he is a good candidate!"
Han Zhen was overjoyed after hearing this.
He is fond of exercising power. He is in charge of killing and presiding over the Privy Council. He is happiest when wielding power.
Wang Gui said: "Yu Ru is a talented person, otherwise Qin Feng Road would not have the reputation of 'I'd rather meet a breast tiger than meet Yu Ru'."
Han Zhen stood up and said: "The Prime Minister has taught me that after I went to Shaanxi, I must restrain myself and not dare to do anything arbitrarily."
Zhang Yue nodded approvingly to Han Zhen, and Wang Gui said: "Your Majesty still needs to judge this matter, Yu Ru, please go back and wait for the news!"
Wang Gui smiled and said to Zhang Yue: "There are many talents in Xifu, such as Xue Shizheng, Zhang Zhifu, and Han Yuru, who all have a tacit understanding with Jixian."
Zhang Yue smiled, Wang Gui was afraid of him.
Power comes from below. If you take office as a prime minister, it will be useless if you are a mere commander.
Zhang Yue himself has been running the government for many years and usually remains anonymous, but today he took office as prime minister.
Xue Xiang, Zhang Kai and Han Zhen, five important officials in the Privy Council, all took the initiative to join him, which made Wang Gui fearful.
Zhang Yue said: "Mencius said that if you get the right way, you will get more help, but if you lose the right way, you will get less help."
"Conquering the Xia Kingdom is what the world wants. Xue, Zhang, and Han have been working on this for a long time. Today's victory in Lanzhou is inspiring, so I feel that there is something to be done."
Wang Gui nodded, and he was even more worried in his heart. If Zhang Yue relied on the main battle against Xixia and gathered his own party members in the court, he could easily overwhelm himself and Feng Jing.
Today's good news in Lanzhou is just like this. If we continue to win in the future, won't the whole hall be full of Zhang Party members?
