At the end of the day, Han Qi turned to Ouyang Xiudao: "Uncle Yong, if you ask Zhang Duzhi to handle this matter, are there any difficulties?"
Han Qi always had the style of killing first and playing second, but Ouyang Xiuneng was the prime minister and it was entirely dependent on Han Qi's efforts, so he did not dare to object to his arrangement.
But in terms of arrangements, Ouyang Xiu felt that the more mature and prudent Sima Guang should be involved. After all, Zhang Yue was too young and too inexperienced.
Ouyang Xiudao: "There is no difficulty. Everything will be done according to Mr. Han's instructions."
After Zhao Gai and Ouyang Xiu retreated, Zhao Gai saw Ouyang Xiu's face solemn.
Seeing this, Zhao Guan asked, "Uncle Yong doesn't want to let Zhang Du go?"
Ouyang Xiudao: "Zhang Duzhi is too young and his words do not have enough weight. It is better to send someone with more experience."
Zhao Gaidao said: "Zhang Du is in charge of etiquette, and he also serves at the Sutra Banquet. He is a member of the official family. Although his qualifications are relatively junior, he has the energy of a newborn calf."
"Besides, you have also seen how much involvement Sima Junshi (Sima Guang), Fan Jingren (Fan Zhen), and Tang Zifang (Tang Jie) had in order to establish a reserve in Shang Shu? It can be said that they held their heads high and fought to the death to remonstrate.
.Zhang Duzhi has only been serving at the Sutra Banquet for a few days, and has not made any achievements. He just followed Sima Junshi and said a few words, and he has achieved such extraordinary achievements. It is inevitable that some people will be jealous in the future."
Ouyang Xiu suddenly realized that Zhang Yue had gotten a big advantage for nothing, and said: "Shu Ping's intention is to let Zhang Duzhi go there again to make his contribution. So that's what I meant, but I misunderstood what you meant."
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Zhao Gai nodded and said: "I do have this intention, but if you look at the people who went to Prince Pu's Mansion to announce the edict, they were either old men in the palace or ministers of Suwang, but they were all pushed back by Tuanlian. You say
What's the point of team training? Unless he really doesn't want to be an official, then it's too much."
Ouyang Xiudao: "Yes, no matter what Tuan Lian thinks, the officials are entrusted by the world, but they don't take it seriously. Both the officials and Zhongshu have resentment towards Tuan Lian."
Zhao Gaidao said: "That's right. Now none of us know what Tuan Lian means in his heart. If we can't persuade him again, then Tuan Lian will have no chance to reserve the throne. It's really as Sima Junshi said. If the official doesn't hesitate, the palace will
In the middle of the night, a piece of paper was handed out, who was appointed as the crown prince, do you think any of us will obey or not?"
Ouyang Xiudao: "Shu Ping is right, it is to let the young people experience and practice. It is best to be able to understand with reason and move with emotion. Even if you can find out the intentions of Tuan Lian, it is also good."
Zhao Gai said leisurely: "I'm afraid if it doesn't work, I think Mr. Han wants to invite several clan members to go with him and tie them up to Mian Jun!"
Ouyang Xiu's expression changed slightly. If Zhang Yue couldn't handle this matter well, wouldn't he have offended King Pu?
Ouyang Xiu thought for a moment, then ordered his men to tell Zhang Yue to leave the office and go to his house.
Zhang Yue went to Ouyang Xiu's house and first gave Ouyang hair. Wu brought the robes and some nourishing medicinal materials prepared by Qi Niang.
Ouyang Fa, Wu and Zhang Yue were chatting in the hall. Ouyang Fa said to Wu, "As for the parents, we can wait until the Seventeenth comes to talk about this some other time. Duzhi and I will look at some newly collected antiques."
Wu frowned and said, "They are all old things. How beautiful are they? Forget it, I'll go pack some things."
While they were talking, a servant came to report: "Jun Xue Qilang has arrived."
Ouyang Fa said: "Let others receive the reception. Don't you see that I have distinguished guests here?"
Ouyang Fa and Zhang Yue explained: "This man's name is Xue Liangru. He is my mother's younger brother. My grandfather helped my father a lot in his career, so the Xue family often asked my father to do this or that. It's really annoying." Not too bothersome.”
Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment, but Mrs. Wu winked at Ouyang Fa frequently, and Ouyang Fa finally understood.
Ouyang Fa said to his servant: "Just let Xue Qi go see his mother."
While they were talking, a man in his thirties walked in. He was about the same age as Ouyang Fa, and he looked like a playboy at first sight.
"Why is it so difficult to meet the eldest son of the Ouyang family?" the other party sneered.
Zhang Yue knew that this person was Xue Liangru, and Ouyang Fa said with a smile on his face: "What, isn't this a distinguished guest? I will introduce you to my seventh uncle. This is the No. 1 Scholar."
Hearing this, Xue Liangru glanced at Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "Disrespectful, disrespectful. No wonder my brother and I have distinguished guests here and don't want to see my relative."
Ouyang Fa looked a little unhappy and said reluctantly: "How could it be? I'll talk to Uncle Qi later."
Xue Liangru said: "I want to see my brother-in-law tonight. You can send a message for me. If you can't see me, I will stay at your Ouyang house."
Ouyang Fa looked a little worried and said, "Isn't it the same as Uncle Qi going to find my mother?"
Xue Liangru said: "That can't be done. Last time I asked my sister for help, your Ouyang family didn't handle it for me. Today I need my brother-in-law to get it right in person."
Ouyang Fa held back his anger and said, "That's fine, uncle Qi, you can do whatever you want!"
Xue Liangru said: "I see you are reluctant."
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
Xue Liangru waved his hand and said: "That's all, that's all. I know that now our Xue family has lost power, and you don't like the Ouyang family who clings to you. You disrespect your elders, and I don't want to argue with you. I just don't want the kindness I gave you back then." It’s better to forget. As a human being, you must never forget your roots.”
Ouyang was so angry that he couldn't say a word, and Wu's face was ashen.
After saying this, Xue Liangru went to take care of himself.
Xue Liangru waved his hand, but when he turned around, he didn't see the steps on the ground and fell to the ground.
"You!"
"Okay, okay, okay!" Xue Liangru was furious.
Zhang Yue said: "Why does Uncle Xue want to lose his temper in front of me? Do you dare to ask me what kind of kindness I owe you before? I can't remember it at the moment, but I want you to give me a few pointers."
Xue Liangru walked away after suffering the loss of being mute.
Ouyang Fa and Wu laughed when they saw Zhang Yue breathing out a sigh of relief for them. Zhang Yue said to Ouyang Fa: "Brother Bo, it seems that these people don't need to be polite. He is not afraid of offending you, so why should you be afraid of offending him?"
Woolen cloth?"
Ouyang Fa said: "Du Zhi is right, but our Ouyang family really owed him back then."
"Be careful before asking for too much," Zhang Yue reminded. "My uncle has offended many people as an official in the court over the years. People like him will fall out sooner or later. There is no need to let him enter and exit the inner house at will, lest anything happen."
The word spread through him."
Before Ouyang Fa could speak, Wu said: "That's right. Dad makes friends easily, but he also offends many people. We need to be more careful about others."
Ouyang Fa said: "Forget about others, it seems Xue Qi won't harm us."
"Disasters are caused by people close to you. They know you very well. If you don't believe me, it's better to stay away from you." Zhang Yue advised Ouyang Fa.
To be honest, Ouyang Xiu's character is true. The more people admire him, the more people he offends. He likes to make friends, and at the same time he speaks openly and criticizes others. He is said to be magnanimous and can talk to his friends from the bottom of his heart, but it's a pity that
The city is not deep, so it is not very defensive.
Soon after Ouyang Xiu retired from the Yamen and returned home, he heard that Xue Liangru was waiting to see him, and he said with a bad face: "I don't know who he is asking for an official for. This political hall does not belong to my Ouyang family, let alone his Xue family. He
I can also open my mouth."
Ouyang Fa said: "It's a pity that my mother's face doesn't look good."
Ouyang Xiu shook his head helplessly and turned to Zhang Yue: "Du Zhi, let me tell you, I relied too much on my Yue family in my official career when I was young. Now that I am in debt, you can't imitate me."
Therefore, Xue Liangru was not included in the Ouyang Xiu family banquet, but Zhang Yue was allowed to sit at the table. From a distance, someone could be heard shouting and cursing in the hall, as if Xue Liangru was taking out his anger on the female envoy of the Ouyang family.
Ouyang Xiu and Ouyang Fa both pretended not to hear and looked very embarrassed.
Ouyang Xiu said to Zhang Yue at the banquet: "Han Gong intends for you to go to Prince Pu's Mansion to let him accept the official arrangements. If you don't want to go, you can tell me and I will excuse you in front of Han Gong.
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Zhang Yue also heard that Zhao Zongshi recommended eighteen imperial edicts, but no matter who tried to persuade him, it was useless.
Ouyang Xiu also wanted to give him a try. As for what he just said about relying on the Yue family in his official career, Zhang Yue thought deeply. If a man wants to achieve fame, he needs to gain it with one sword and one gun. It is convenient to take shortcuts, but look at today's situation
In this situation, how could we know that there would not be many Xue Liangru in the Wu family in the future?
Zhang Yue put down his chopsticks and said without any hesitation: "Since it was arranged by Mr. Han, my nephew is obligated to do so. Besides, Mr. Bao, Fan Gong, Tang Gong, etc. all contributed a lot to the establishment of the throne, but in the end it was me.
The two of us have benefited from Sima Gong. If I don't do anything, the officials will complain about it."
When Ouyang Xiu saw that what Zhang Yue said coincided with that of Zhao Gai, he was also happy and said: "That's good, that's good."
Ouyang Xiu suddenly felt happy.
On this day, Zhang Yue was sent to go to the home of Prince Pu together with the eunuchs in the palace.
Receiving Zhang Yue was Zhou Mengyang from the Record Office of Prince Pu's Mansion.
When Zhou Mengyang saw Zhang Yue, he bowed his head and said, "Please come back, Master Zhuangyuan! He is not feeling well during the group training!"
The officials who followed Zhang Yue to summon him all had helpless expressions on their faces. This was the same statement every time they came to Prince Pu's Mansion.
Zhang Yue thought to himself that he felt uncomfortable. The frequency of discomfort during this group training was higher than that of his eldest aunt. He only felt comfortable for a few days in a month.
Zhang Yue said: "Can Zhou Ji's office take a step to speak?"
Zhou Mengyang hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
Zhou Mengyang was also a Jinshi, and he and Zhang Yue were both civil servants. It was always easier for scholar-bureaucrats to communicate with each other. Zhang Yue pulled Zhou Mengyang aside and said, "There are no outsiders in this world. Why does King Pu not want to enter the palace? Please tell the reporter the truth."
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Zhou Mengyang sighed: "People outside don't believe in Tuan Lian. They say that he is pretending to give in, but in fact he is threatening the prime minister. But I have been in the royal palace for many years. I know best what kind of person Tuan Lian is. Tuan Lian is a loyal and kind person."
, I usually don’t want to bully my subordinates, so how could I resort to such means as blackmail?”
"So what does group training mean?
Zhou Mengyang said: "I know that Duke Zhuangyuan is not convinced by my words. I mean to train him in a group. From the bottom of my heart, I don't want to be an official! I don't want to be an emperor!"
After hearing this, Zhang Yue thought, if Zhou Mengyang is telling the truth, is there really anyone in this world who doesn't want to be the emperor?
