Wang Gui refused to draft the imperial edict and it was reported to Zhongshu Province.
Han Qi's face turned pale when he heard this. Wang Gui's move obviously offended the prime minister headed by Han Qi.
Zeng Gongliang showed a slight smile when he turned his back, but turned around and frowned again and said: "This Yu Yu is too old-fashioned. Although the matter of establishing a reserve requires an official's interview, but this familiarity has an official
The royal treasure of the family, and it has my signature on it, does not hinder it."
Ouyang Xiu had a good relationship with Wang Gui and said: "The emperor's personal edict is an internal control, and the matters agreed in the official letter are an external control. The Imperial Academy is the emperor's private person. After drafting and establishing the reserve edict, it still needs to be seen before the emperor can show his solemnity."
When Han Qi heard this, he glared at Ouyang Xiu, and Zhao Gai said, "What Mr. Ou said makes sense."
Ouyang Xiu glanced at Zhao Gai gratefully. When the two fellow practitioners were living together, Ouyang Xiu felt that Zhao Gai was taciturn and looked down on him. However, Zhao Gai did not care. On the contrary, he repaid evil with kindness. When Ouyang Xiu was demoted, he spoke for him several times.
When Ouyang Xiuguan was reinstated, the two became sworn friends.
Ouyang Xiudao: "Wang Yuyu is really a true scholar."
Seeing that Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Gai both spoke for Wang Gui, Han Qi said lightly: "How come I don't know that Wang Yuyu is doing his duty faithfully, but he is just afraid that he will miss something important."
It was a sleepless night.
Zhang Yue and Sima Guang both guarded the secret pavilion in Zhilu.
In the early morning of the next day, Sima Guang of Zhangyue heard that the imperial edict had not been written, and he couldn't help but wonder if something had gone wrong.
Even Sima Guang was confused, what exactly went wrong during the process?
At this moment, Wang Gui has gone to the small hall at the east gate to meet the king in person.
Wang Gui said to the official: "This is a major matter for Your Majesty, and you must not regret your decision. Now there are many discussions outside, saying that the ministers in power forced Your Majesty to do this. If this argument does not come from Your Majesty, there is no way of knowing the consequences of future disasters."
But even though the official showed reluctance, he closed his eyes for a while and still said: "This decision is my own, not entirely based on the words of the ministers in power. If we don't establish a heir apparent, everyone will be uneasy."
Wang Gui heard this and knew that this matter could not be changed, so he said: "Your Majesty can decide the plans for the ancestral temple and the country, which is a blessing to the world!"
The official said: "The Qing family can meet me without asking for help. It is really commendable for their loyalty. I did not misjudge the person."
When Wang Gui heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears and said, "I will repay Your Majesty's favor with my life by dying."
The official said: "You are truly worthy of being my confidant."
After a pause, Wang Gui asked: "I wonder which clan your Majesty would like to belong to to know the Zongzheng?"
The official said: "I have discussed with Zhongshu that Zhao Zongshi, the thirteenth son of King Pu'an Yi, can inherit the throne, but he can be Zongzheng first. Zhongshu has re-drafted the document and sent it to the Academy."
Wang Gui said that he retreated to the Hanlin Academy to draft an imperial edict.
The next day, he spoke to the ministers, and gradually the matter of Sima Guang and Zhang Yue became known.
A big stone finally fell from Zhang Yue's heart. After returning home from the palace and attending the sutra banquet for nearly a month, he felt what it means to accompany a king like a tiger.
The whirlpool in the center of power can swallow people alive with just one careless move.
If Zhao Zongshi ascends the throne as in history, then with this grace, he and his descendants will definitely be grateful to Zhang Yue for his contribution in the future.
This is a long-term benefit.
Of course, the biggest benefit still goes to Sima Guang! Historically, it goes without saying that Gao Taotao trusted Sima Guang.
During the Xining period, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were able to do nothing despite each other, because of this kindness.
As for Yuan Youshi, if he follows the New Party's reform and fails, he won't be afraid of Gao Taotao making trouble for him if he takes a step back, otherwise he will be scolded on his spine.
With this amulet, I won't have to worry about being liquidated if the old party is restored.
Such benefits cannot be realized at present, but they can be used for a lifetime in the future.
Zhang Yue returned home and heard the sound of gongs and drums.
What happened?
At this time, I saw my neighbors gathered in front of my house.
"congratulate!"
"Congratulations!"
People kept congratulating him along the way, but Zhang Yue didn't know why.
At this time, Zhang Yue saw Zhang Shi face to face. Zhang Shi was overjoyed and said, "Third brother, Xi'er and Senior Brother Guo have both passed the Imperial Examination in high school."
Zhang Yue heard this and said: "It's indeed good, but my brother's provincial examination is not a provincial examination, so it doesn't need to be organized with such fanfare."
Zhang Shi smiled and said: "It's just for fun, but you also know that Senior Brother Guo has been unhappy these days, and this time he finally lets out his anger and raises his eyebrows."
Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "A small celebration can make a difference, but a big celebration will easily lose the spirit of the provincial examination. When I was ranked third in the imperial examination, the teacher made me write an essay all night. The imperial examination matter Just like fighting a war, if you want to win, don't be arrogant, and if you lose, don't be discouraged, step by step!"
Zhang Shi smiled and agreed: "Okay, okay, I listened to what Third Brother said. We are happy today on this big day. I will give you a few words tomorrow. Xi'er is so smart and will never make mistakes. .”
How could anyone praise his son so much? Zhang Yue shook his head.
Zhang really doesn't discipline him, but as an uncle, he has to pour cold water on him, otherwise his nephew will easily get carried away.
After Zhang Yue entered, he asked Brother Guo where Zhang Qiu was. The servant reported that the two of them were talking in the study.
Senior Brother Guo is a good person. He has been up and down in the examination room for many years, and his mentality has been tempered for a long time. He will not get carried away because of passing the provincial examination.
Zhang Yue was worried about Zhang Qiu and walked to the study. Zhang Qiu and Senior Brother Guo were indeed talking. When he saw Zhang Yue, he stood up immediately.
Zhang Yue asked: "What are you talking about?"
Zhang Qiu said: "Master Guo told me that although I am successful in the provincial examination, nothing can count until the provincial examination is decided."
Zhang Yue glanced at Guo Lin with a smile and said to Zhang Qiuyan: "I wanted to say a few words to you, but since Senior Brother Guo said it, I won't say more. You have to understand the truth yourself."
Zhang Qiu said seriously: "With my third uncle in front of me, how can I be happy if I just pass the provincial examination?"
Zhang Yuexi patted his shoulder and said, "Well said, this is the good son of my Zhang family."
Guo Lin said from the sidelines: "Junior brother, don't worry, Xi'er already knows what to do. We don't need to say anything more."
Zhang Qiu said with a smile: "I still need my senior brother to keep an eye on me, otherwise I won't feel at ease and I don't know how to thank my senior brother."
Hearing this, Guo Lin said a little cautiously: "Junior brother said that and it's a big deal."
The Seventeenth Mother arrived just in time. When she heard this, she smiled and said, "Your senior brothers are still talking. If you really want to thank me, San Lang, at the family dinner tonight, you should offer him a few more glasses of wine."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Deserve it, deserving it."
"Yes, the second aunt and the second sister-in-law are here to congratulate Xi'er."
Zhang Qiu was overjoyed when he heard this. Zhang Yue saw Zhang Qiu so happy and was speechless.
That night at the family banquet, the Zhang family pushed Guo Lin to sit at the head of the table. Zhang Shi and Zhang Yue toasted to Guo Lin repeatedly.
Zhang Yue and Guo Lin had a great time drinking and drinking all night.
Guo Lin also gradually got over the emotion of failing in the last exam.
Because the official was unwell, the sutra feast was temporarily suspended. During these days, except for going to the secret pavilion to serve Zhi on duty days, Zhang Yue was in the ceremonial courtyard.
After that, the whole court paid attention to the prince's affairs, but at this time, Zhao Zongshi lost his temper.
Officials repeatedly ordered Zhao Zongshi to know Zongzheng, but he was always pushed away.
At this time, everyone knew that Zongzheng was only the first step, and the next step was to be the prince, but Zhao Zongshi refused to accept it, which made everyone in the court dumbfounded.
The officials issued eighteen edicts to Zhao Zongshi to let him know that Zongzheng was true, but he returned them one by one.
Not to mention the difficulty of establishing a heirloom before, but now you ask someone to be the prince, but the other party is unwilling to do it?
Of course, some people ask whether the words are true or false?
Generally speaking, there should be no more than nine refusals at most, but eighteen edicts are a bit too much.
Zhang Yue knew history, and anyway, he knew that it was Zhao Zongshi who became an official in the end, so he continued to work as an errand in the Liyuan with an attitude of not caring about the matter.
Unexpectedly, things still found him.
In the main hall of Chongzheng Palace.
Han Qi, Zhang Yi, the two chiefs of the government, and Ouyang Xiuxiu made arrangements with the officials.
The official said: "I wanted to order Zhao Zong to know Zong Zheng and let him enter the palace to pay homage, but he repeatedly claimed that he was ill and could not enter. Since he really does not want to be an official, it is better to let this matter go!"
Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, can this matter be abandoned halfway? I hope your Majesty will give you a letter to let them know that this edict comes from your Majesty's will, and they will not dare to refuse it again."
The official was very interested and said: "If he really doesn't want to, I won't force him."
Ouyang Xiu came out of the classroom and said: "Your Majesty, now that Zongzheng's order has been issued, everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knows that the next step will be the prince. It is better to correct his name and give him the prince."
Han Qi said: "If your majesty establishes a prince, you only need to write an imperial edict and the matter will be settled. I sincerely ask your majesty to take all official positions and grant him the title."
The official finally said: "You can do whatever you want. I don't want him to change his name. I just want him to be crowned prince. I will settle this matter quickly before the grand ceremony so that I can inform everyone."
Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu were very happy when they heard this.
Zhang Sheng on the side asked: "Your Majesty, do you really have no doubts about your decision?"
The official said feebly: "As long as the people's hearts belong to me, it will be fine, as long as he is named Zhao."
At this moment, the three of them had no doubts.
However, after the edict was issued, he was slapped in the face again.
Zhao Zongshi resolutely refused the prince's appointment and would not go anyway.
Han Qi was furious after hearing this. Zhao Zongshi had overacted at this point.
Han Qi and several prime ministers were discussing in the political hall. Han Qi said: "The matter has come to this, and the arrow has to be fired. Now the only way is to force him to enter the palace."
Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu said everything in front of the emperor, saying that Zhao Zongshi would definitely enter the palace if he got the prince. They happily accepted the appointment, but they were slapped in the face. Now if they don't send people to the palace, what should they do?
Zeng Gongliang said: "It is not difficult to invite you to the palace, but if you force someone to do so, it will be an offending job, and it will also offend the future... crown prince."
Ouyang Xiudao: "He is still a capable person, and at the same time he can talk to the prince."
Han Qi said: "What else can we do? It was Sima Guang and Zhang Yue who brought up the matter of establishing the heirloom. Now that they have done their job and gained fame, how can they do it now that they are staying out of it?"
Zeng Gongliang said: "Sima Guang now knows the admonishment court, so I'm afraid it won't be easy to invite him. However, Zhang Yue now knows the Taichang Liyuan. It is a great national gift to establish a heir apparent and appoint a prince, so he said that he can be invited."
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Zhao Gai on the side said: "I think this matter must be decided by Zhang Du."
Zhao Gai has always been silent when discussing matters, but once he speaks out, he must be very confident.
Han Qi nodded and said: "Madam, if you don't say anything, you must be right. Since Shuping has spoken, let Zhang Duzhi take this nineteenth trip."
PS: Historically, Sima Guang proposed to establish the clan as the prince in the sixth year of Jiayou. It was not until August of the seventh year of Jiayou that Zhao Zongshi was officially confirmed as the crown prince. Wang Gui's rejection of the imperial edict also happened at this time.
This book combines the two events into one time period for the sake of compact plot. Book friends who know this period of history are advised not to worry about it.
