After Zhang Yue returned home, Chen's mother served tea soup and prepared hot soup for bathing. Zhang Yue drank the tea soup to cushion his stomach and then went to take a bath.
After Zhang Yue rubbed a load of old mud, he changed into clean clothes. His whole body felt refreshed and the suffocation trapped in the palace for three days was gone.
The food at home was also ready, and Zhang Yue saw that it was his favorite food.
Zhang Shi wanted to ask, but Zhang Yue had already said first: "Brother, sister-in-law, I know you want to ask me what I am doing in the palace these days. Please forgive me for not being able to tell you."
Zhang Shi Yu was already prepared when he heard this and said: "Third brother (uncle) is a measured person. We just eat and eat without asking."
Everyone chatted for a while, and Zhang Yue and Qi Niang returned indoors after dinner.
Zhang Yueping retreated from Mother Chen and the other female envoys, then took Qi Niang's hand and said, "Madam, there are no outsiders here. It's time for you to tell the truth to me!"
Seventeenth Mother said: "I don't want to hide it from you, sir, but Mr. Zhou Dalang's identity is too sensitive... If you know his identity, it will be detrimental and you will lose the relationship between your husband and your student."
"Who is he?"
Seventeenth Mother said: "He is Zhao Zhongzhen, the eldest son of the Thirteenth Regiment of Prince Pu's Mansion."
Zhang Yue said in surprise: "It's the clan! You also know that as a civil servant, I can't make friends with the clan easily. If I report it to the Imperial City Secretary and His Majesty, then I...wait for the Thirteenth Regiment, could this be the adopted son of an official?"
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Seventeenth Mother nodded and said: "Exactly."
Zhang Yue immediately understood the situation. The thirteenth regiment coach was Zhao Zongshi. He was the thirteenth son of King Pu. He was now the Yuezhou regiment coach. At the same time, wasn't this man the later Emperor Yingzong?
Wait, isn't the eldest son of Emperor Yingzong the same as Emperor Shenzong?
Zhang Yue wondered why he was so lucky to have accepted the future Emperor Shenzong as his student?
Seeing Zhang Yue's uncertain expression, Seventeenth Mother said: "I know that if the officials knew his identity, they would not accept him as a disciple, but they are all here. If you turn them away, you will not offend them for nothing.
If these thirteen regiments train to dominate the world in the future, then this..."
Zhang Yue said with relief: "Yes, yes, so I only need the title of a husband, so it's not too far or too close."
Seventeen Niang said: "Yes, I think so about Guan Ren, but I have another idea. Now he is not a prince. If one day he really ascends the throne, then Guan Ren will be his teacher."
It’s not beautiful. When a king and his ministers are together, they are kings and ministers. If they are teachers, it will be complicated. For ordinary emperors, it’s okay to say that, but if an emperor is like the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, how can he allow his current ministers to be his former teachers? "
Zhang Yue said: "Not bad, not bad."
The Seventeenth Mother is right. Training the emperor is fun, but what happened after the training? Have you read Qin Qin Ji? How did Qin Shihuang treat Xiang Shaolong?
Although judging from Emperor Shenzong's respectful respect for Wang Anshi in history, this risk does not seem to be big, but it is better not to take the risk easily.
Zhang Yue said: "Fortunately, my wife has thought carefully about it for me. Then I will call him Mr. Zhou Dalang from now on, but why did he want to become my disciple? This Wu Langzhong actually lied for him."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "Officer, I don't know about this, but now that you are a Jingyan official, I am a little worried. I am afraid that you will be involved in the matter of establishing a heir apparent."
Zhang Yue said: "What you say makes sense. I think becoming a disciple is the purpose of the Thirteenth Regiment Training, and coming to report today is just a sign of gratitude."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "That is indeed what I mean. From now on, the officials should be more distant from Mr. Zhou Dalang. We should not get involved in the affairs of the palace."
"Don't worry, ma'am, I don't have to worry about it. Now that I'm serving at the Sutra Banquet, I can't teach calligraphy very often, so I've just declined this job."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "If the official is pushing back now, doesn't it seem that I am suspicious?"
"What do you mean, madam?"
Seventeen Niang said: "In this case, the play will continue to be performed. The officials can just say that they are busy and let Xi'er teach. After all, Xi'er was also taught by Mr. Boyi. Not only can he write well, but he can also
I have a good rapport with Mr. Zhou Dalang."
Zhang Yue was overjoyed that Zhang Qiu actually fell in love with the future emperor. It seems that our Zhang family will prosper together.
Zhang Yue said: "Since it's a child's matter, just let them go. I think Xi'er is very lucky. If he were an official, his career would be much smoother than mine and his second uncle."
While Zhang Yue and Qi Niang were talking, they heard a knock on the door. Mother Chen came in and said, "I would like to inform Mr. Lang and his mistress, Mr. Han's residence has sent carriages and horses to invite Mr. Lang to come over overnight."
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Why did Han Qi send a carriage to let him visit the mansion overnight?
"Officer, it's so late..." Seventeenth Mother said with concern.
Zhang Yue didn't come back for several days, but today he returned to Qi Niang, who felt so reluctant to let him go.
Zhang Yue said: "Since Mr. Han released me from the palace today, I have no other intention. Madam, you don't have to wait for me. Just go to bed first. I will go and come back."
Seventeenth Mother reluctantly nodded and said calmly: "My lord, I will change your clothes."
Zhang Yue nodded, and after the Seventeenth Mother changed into her official robe, she said, "Madam, I will go and come back. Don't worry."
After saying this, Zhang Yue walked out of the house and saw a carriage with a lantern with Korean characters parked in front of Zhang's house.
An official from the Han Mansion was waiting in front of the door and greeted him with a smile: "Master Zhang, please come to the car!"
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Why did Mr. Han suddenly invite me? It's already night, right?"
The official said with a smile: "My husband calls the bachelor to discuss important matters. As for whether it's too late, my husband is busy with state affairs and takes care of everything, so it's not too late. So what's the problem with the bachelor?"
Zhang Yue said: "You are really good at talking, so I will go with you."
Immediately, the two of them took a carriage and headed to Han Qi's residence in Xuanhuafang.
Zhang Yue had an unobstructed journey until he reached Han Qi's study.
But when he saw Han Qi reading official documents under the lamp, he put down the pen in his hand after meeting Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "I'm giving in so late, so I didn't disturb my family."
Zhang Yue saluted and said, "My husband and I discuss important matters with each other, and my family can understand."
"That's good."
Han Qi laughed.
It seemed that when they met in the private residence, Han Qi was not as straight-faced as he usually was in the political hall, but instead acted in an easy-going manner. This was something Zhang Yue had never seen on ordinary days.
"Sit down!"
"Thank you sir."
Han Qi also sat on the chair and said: "It's already late at night, so I won't beat around the bush. Could you please treat me as a confidant and say a few words from the bottom of my heart?"
Zhang Yue said: "Please give me your orders, sir."
Han Qi trimmed his beard and said, "Do you know, Academician Zhang, why the officials appointed you to serve at the Sutra Banquet this time?"
"I don't know, I would like to ask you to inform me."
Han Qi said: "You may have guessed that nowadays, there are many old people in and outside the palace, and most officials cannot trust you. But you are the only one who is the number one scholar appointed by the officials, and you are from a poor family, so the officials make an exception and choose among the junior ministers and low-ranking officials.
When you enter the palace, you will have a trustworthy minister by your side when facing sudden changes."
Of course Zhang Yue understands.
Why do many emperors like to promote young people with no background or foundation to their side when they are old? Zhang Yue thought of Wu Zetian using his face to check the old ministers.
However, the more favor you receive now, it will not be a good thing for a new king to take the throne in the future.
Zhang Yue said hurriedly: "Although I am a close official to His Majesty, I still respect the dignity of the Prime Minister."
Han Qi said: "That's not what I meant to save you, whatever. Then do you know where your responsibilities lie?"
"It's about coping with sudden changes."
Han Qi said appreciatively: "That's right. Officials now need to have trustworthy people around them to deal with sudden changes. What you said in Yiying Pavilion today will be reported to the officials by the internal servants. The officials will praise you for your decisive opinions.
He is also very loyal."
Zhang Yue was overjoyed when he heard this, but his joy soon faded away. It didn't matter if he was appreciated again. After all, the time of the official family was running out.
Han Qi said: "Nowadays, the throne in the imperial court has not been determined, the East Palace is empty, and state affairs are subject to change. You should know the folk rumors. When Taizu died, he was clearly declared to be the King of Qin, but in the end it was Emperor Taizong who arrived, so the rumors have continued.
Continuously. But that’s all. What I’m most afraid of is that someone will take the opportunity to seize power and cause chaos.”
"It's like we all have done a roll call at the Donghua Gate. As civil servants, we are usually superior to others and treat military ministers as lackeys. If there is a sudden change, a soldier with a gun can scold and insult you in front of you."
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty is right, so the imperial court set up a Privy Council to control military power."
Han Qi said: "Don't put too much hope in the Privy Council. Otherwise, since the Later Liang Dynasty, civil servants have been in charge of the Privy Council. However, there will still be people wearing yellow robes. When the official family was seriously ill, did Wang Su, the prefect of Kaifeng, report that Yuhou, the capital of the Forbidden Army, wanted to rebel?"
Zhang Yue said: "I have heard about this matter. At that time, Prime Minister Wen asked Xu Huaide, the commanding officer in front of the palace, to inquire. Fortunately, Mr. Wen stabilized the overall situation and resolved the crisis."
Han Qi laughed when he heard this and said: "What stabilizes the overall situation? It's just pretending not to know anything about it, keeping things quiet, and beheading the people who came to tell the news, and not pursuing them afterwards. Fortunately, the official has recovered from his illness, otherwise I'm afraid he will change his mind."
"On weekdays, peace and prosperity are fine, but if there is a change of dynasty, even a small soldier may dream of being an emperor in the middle of the night."
Zhang Yue advised: "What Mr. Xianggong said is very true, but when encountering this matter, we still need to work together. As long as the two governments can work together and unite the ministers, we will not be afraid of any trouble."
Han Qi laughed suddenly when he heard this. Zhang Yue was shocked and didn't know what he meant, so he had to stand with his head bowed.
Han Qi said: "Zhang Duzhi, Zhang Duzhi, what did you really say to me today?"
"I don't understand, I don't know what your husband means?"
Han Qi said in a deep voice: "Du Zhi, are you trying to persuade me to delegate authority? It seems like what I expected before."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that he should never be clever in front of important people. He tried to stay calm and said: "No, Mr. Han misunderstood. I don't mean this."
Han Qi smiled and said: "You don't have to hide it from me. I know that I have aroused the hatred of many people for claiming power and demonstrating for the Queen. Isn't that why Wang Jiefu is against me? You must have this idea too, but it doesn't matter if you don't understand.
, you will know when you sit in my position in the future."
Zhang Yue's thoughts moved when he heard this.
But Han Qi said seriously: "You asked me to delegate power, but when the country is in turmoil, you shirk responsibility because you are worried about being at the forefront. If a group of people with evil intentions take the opportunity to get their hands on the power, it will be a misfortune for the country. How can I do this?
Giving up power to others because of mere ridicule?"
