Three hundred and eighty-ninth chapter benevolence
Everyone saw that Han Qi was so angry, and Zeng Gongliang said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is not in good condition now. Should we wait until now to discuss it, so as not to ruin the body over trivial matters."
Han Qi couldn't help but hesitate when he heard this.
Zhang Yue saw that Han Qi was so aware that it was difficult for Han Qi to stand up for him.
It's not because of anything else. As a civil servant, he was in conflict with the eunuchs. As the head of the civil service, Han Qi had to stand up for him. Otherwise, his reputation as prime minister would be lost. Not only himself, but also a civil servant could poke Han Qi.
The spine scolds.
But now there are so many things going on in the palace, and the officials are seriously ill, nothing is as important as this. To punish the officials, the officials must agree, and at this time, how dare Han Qi
Disturb the officials.
It is precisely because of this that the officials who make things difficult for themselves are so confident! Taking advantage of the officials being so unconscious, they do evil things.
At this time, a chamberlain said: "The emperor wakes up and summons some of his ministers!"
Han Qi and others were overjoyed and walked past him and left the political hall.
Zhang Yue understood that his affairs had to be put on hold for the time being.
Han Qi walked halfway and suddenly stopped and said to Zhang Yue: "Du Zhi, since you are here, follow me to Funing Hall."
"yes."
Zhang Yue responded and immediately went to the official palace with the three lieutenants.
There were hundreds of palace maids and eunuchs waiting outside the Funing Hall. Zhang Yue watched the three lieutenants enter the west pavilion of the main hall, and then he stood outside the pavilion.
Zhang Yue waited for a moment, but saw a kind-hearted old official walking beside him, smiling and nodding to him.
Zhang Yue glanced at the other party and nodded with a smile.
The old eunuch and Zhang Yue stood side by side, and the other looked very humble and harmonious.
"Since the bachelor is here, why not go in?"
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "The officials and the prime minister are discussing matters, I can just stay outside and watch."
"It's hard for a bachelor to be so cautious at such a young age. We haven't seen anyone in the palace who knows how to advance and retreat for a long time."
Zhang Yue said: "I don't deserve this praise, I know that!"
The other party was surprised and said: "You know our family."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Although I have never been masked, I have been famous for a long time."
Ren Shouzhong looked at Zhang Yue again and said: "You have known our family for a long time, but this is the first time that our family has met Zhang Yue."
Zhang Yue saluted the other party, and then said: "Ren Douzhi, I caught a cold yesterday and my throat is uncomfortable. Please stay with me less!"
Ren Shouzhong showed no anger at all and nodded with a smile.
Zhang Yue stood on the steps below the pavilion door, away from Ren Shouzhong.
After waiting for a quarter of an hour, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, and Zeng Gongliang had left the West Pavilion.
Han Qi saw Zhang Yue standing outside the pavilion and Ren Shouzhong standing in front of the steps, thinking for a while.
Ren Shouzhong said very enthusiastically: "Mr. Han, the dragon body of the official family has recovered, thanks to the wonderful hands of the two folk doctors recommended by Zhongshu."
Han Qi said calmly: "The important thing is for the official to recover. Fortunately, after the acupuncture yesterday, the official is now able to sit up. Just now he told me that he would host this palace examination."
Ren Shouzhong said happily: "This is really a great thing."
After a while, the chamberlain preached: "Everyone knows that Ren Shouzhong has been announced, and the storyteller Zhang Yue of Chongzheng Hall has come to see him!"
Ren Shouzhong glanced at Han Qi, then looked inside the pavilion and said with a smile, "Thank you very much, Mr. Han."
"To each other." After Han Qi said this, he left without looking back.
Soon Zhang Yue and Ren Shouzhong entered the West Pavilion.
But inside the curtains, the officials were half leaning on the pillows. The bedding was all plain color, and the palace utensils were all new and not old. There was a woman sitting next to her, who she guessed was Empress Cao.
The official said a few words to Empress Cao, and Queen Cao said to Ren Shouzhong outside the curtain: "Shou Zhong, the official wants to ask you, at the end of the Han Dynasty, there were ten regular attendants. Will this dynasty also leave now?"
Ren Shouzhong panicked and said: "Officials, veterans don't know what you mean?"
Empress Cao said: "If you want to support a weak Li to achieve great benefits, what the eunuchs did in the late Tang Dynasty must not be repeated in this dynasty. Your Majesty has been ill these past few days, and you have spoken to the Queen, and the Queen has told me. Your Majesty and the Queen
The queen knows that you have watched Yun Rang grow up since you were a child, and you have a close affection for him as an uncle and nephew, so there is no difference between you and him, otherwise she would have demoted you out of the palace long ago."
"Now that Your Majesty is in poor health, you must make peace with the ministers of the outer court, assist the queen, and handle the affairs of the inner palace. Today, Bachelor Zhang is here to bear witness."
Ren Shouzhong said: "I will obey the orders of the officials. If I have selfish motives, I will die without a burial place."
"Bachelor Zhang!"
Zhang Yue said: "I am here!"
Queen Cao said: "Your Majesty wants you to hear this today as a witness. You don't have to explain it to anyone. But if Ren Shouzhong does anything wrong in the future, you will tell what you said today. Your Majesty knows that you were in danger when you entered the palace."
, I will let Ren Shouzhong give you an explanation on this matter later."
Ren Shouzhong trembled when he heard this.
Zhang Yue was secretly pleased that Han Qi had indeed reported this matter to the officials.
This little report is beautifully done!
At this time, Ren Shouzhong cried: "Your Majesty, the old minister has offended and should be expelled from the palace. However, thinking of the kindness of the old minister to the Queen Mother Zhang Xian, to your majesty and the empress, I risk my life to repay you to this day. It is not a pity that the old minister is demoted, but I just want to be able to do so."
If I serve His Majesty and the Queen for a few more days, I will die without regrets."
Zhang Yue heard the officials in the tent sigh, and Empress Cao exchanged a few words with the officials: "Your Majesty has no intention of expelling you from the palace, but you must be careful to serve the queen and not have any intention of supporting Yunchu anymore."
After a pause, Empress Cao continued: "Please step aside first. Your Majesty and Bachelor Zhang still have a few words to say."
Ren Shouzhong was unwilling to leave after hearing this.
In the tent, Queen Cao said: "Your Majesty, I ask you, are you frightened today?"
Zhang Yue was moved and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to trouble you to ask a humble minister about a humble matter. Fortunately, I have good legs and feet today and was not caught."
Empress Cao nodded when she heard this: "Your Majesty said that he knew that Ren Shouzhong did this because you said it when you were establishing the throne. You spoke out for the country and had no selfish motives, but you offended this person.
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"You are a direct and pure minister, but you are also a lonely minister. No one can protect you except Your Majesty. Now His Majesty has rebuked Ren Shouzhong, who can only protect you for a while, but not for a lifetime. Your Majesty has governed the country with leniency and treated people with benevolence over the years.
I have spoiled everyone close to me. I have tried my best to govern the country, but my talents are only so far. After more than 40 years in power, my people have never lived a good life!"
Zhang Yue saw that the officials above Yutai sighed quietly, as if they were helpless towards his country.
Zhang Yue said hurriedly: "Your Majesty's generosity and benevolence are as great as those of emperors throughout the ages, and your Majesty's frugality can also set an example for future generations of emperors. The descendants of both of them will remember them in their hearts."
One is lenient and the other is frugal. This king is better than many emperors, let alone having both.
After Zhang Yue finished speaking, he heard the official on the bed say leisurely.
"It's a pity that I still lack the ability to bring peace to the world!"
"Zhang Qing, I'm afraid I won't be able to see it on this day. You have to take a look for me! If this day comes, when your descendants complain to the temple, don't forget to read it to me."
Zhang Yue heard that the official seemed to be talking to him, but also seemed to be mumbling to himself. Queen Cao on the side wiped her tears and said: "Your Majesty is tired, please take a rest!"
After speaking, Empress Cao waved to Zhang Yue who was outside the curtain. Zhang Yue bowed and saluted, faced the official family and took a few steps back, then covered his face and exited the west pavilion.
