Chapter six hundred and eighteen the way of appointment
Seeing the official lowering his stature, he apologized to himself.
Other ministers would have been frightened or extremely moved.
But Wang Anshi was not aware of it at all. Instead, he discussed the pros and cons of the new law with the officials very seriously and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that as long as the new law can be implemented to the best of our ability and villains are not allowed to break the law, there will be no reason to lose money or property!"
When the officials saw that Wang Anshi did not show any expression, they were even more pleased with his loyalty and said bluntly: "I did not let him go unintentionally. I heard that the Qingmiao method was inconvenient, so I sent Zhang Ruoshui, a well-known person in charge, and Lan Yuanzhen, the superintendent, to check the Qingmiao in the government. They reported back to Qingmiao."
After doing it conveniently, I realized that I had wrongly blamed my husband."
Wang Anshi seemed to have some impression after hearing the names of these two people.
Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing seemed to have some contact with them on weekdays.
Could it be?
"As for the edict issued by Sima Guang, you don't have to take it to heart. Sima Guang and Fan Zhencheng are loyal ministers, and you are also loyal ministers. I also hope that you will help me with one heart and one mind."
Wang Anshi said: "I heard that Your Majesty wanted to worship Sima Guang as Deputy Privy Envoy, but he said that he would do it only by abolishing the new law. How can we be of one heart and one mind? This is just wishful thinking of Your Majesty."
Having said this, Wang Anshi scolded the officials: "Sima Guang's resignation as deputy privy envoy has made him stand out and become more famous! Your Majesty is wrong."
What else can the officials say?
In general, many people resign from official positions, but very few resign as deputy privy envoys.
From being a Hanlin scholar to being a deputy privy envoy, one can be said to have ascended from earth to heaven.
This position is incomparable.
However, what did Sima Guang say when he received the edict? He said that since ancient times, there were countless scholars whose reputations had been ruined by such officials.
After learning about Sima Guang's resignation as deputy privy envoy, Wen Yanbo praised Sima Guang's moral character, which is unmatched by modern people and must be sought after by the ancients.
Han Qi, who was a political enemy of Sima Guang, also praised Sima Guang, saying that his great loyalty and righteousness filled the world and spanned ancient and modern times. I, Han Qi, am willing to personally drive your chariot for you.
You must know that because of the Puyi incident, Sima Guang, Lu Jie, Han Qi, and Ouyang Xiu fought to the death.
Now that Han Qi actually showed his kindness to Sima Guang like this, once the two of them united, not to mention Wang Anshi, even the officials would have to give in.
But Sima Guang was indeed very conscientious and ignored Han Qi's overtures. Anyway, Sima Guang wanted to be a lonely minister, so people who opposed the new law gathered around him.
The officials were also confused and said: "Sima Guang did not take up the post of chief minister, mostly because of the Qingmiao Law. Now that the Prime Minister is in charge of the overall situation, I feel at ease. A few days ago, I ordered Lu Huiqing and Zhang Yue to change the Qingmiao Law to Changping New Law.
Has your husband ever seen it?"
Wang Anshi said: "I have read it when I complained. Changping's new law is better than what I originally proposed, and it can be implemented!"
The official said: "I have also discussed this with several prime ministers. It is indeed a good law to distribute young crops money according to households. The government will not worry about being mean to the people, and the people will not suffer from being exploited."
"As for the remaining money, Guo is also able to kill two birds with one stone."
When officials talked about Changping's new law, they were still full of praise.
"Most of these laws were drafted by Lu Huiqing. This person is really talented and can do what others cannot. Unfortunately, Sima Guang, Lu Gong's writings mostly refer to him as a villain, and he really doesn't know people well."
Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, at the beginning of the implementation of the new law, the old officials were unwilling to move forward, so they used all the talented people. After the law was implemented, they drove it away, but used experienced people to guard it. As the saying goes, the wise will do it and the benevolent will keep it.
That’s the truth.”
When the officials heard this, they were overjoyed and said: "It is a matter of merit. Lu Huiqing is very talented. I have planned to use Lu Huiqing as a backup to let him participate more in the new law. I wonder what your wishes are?"
Wang Anshi heard that the official wanted to use Lu Huiqing and said: "Your Majesty, this new law in Changping was not drafted by Lu Huiqing, but by Zhang Yue. Lu Huiqing has reported this to me, and I will report it to your majesty today!"
The official was stunned and asked: "Why is this?"
Wang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, just ask Zhang Yue."
The officials couldn't help but wonder that this method was actually invented by Zhang Yue, but why didn't he tell the truth in court and instead gave the credit to Lu Huiqing?
Could it be that Zhang Yue suppressed himself and followed others, not wanting to compete with others for credit? When the officials thought of this, they both liked Zhang Yue and felt guilty.
The official paused and looked at Wang Anshi and asked, "What do you think of Zhang Yue?"
Wang Anshi said: "This person's method is different from that of his ministers, but he is also different from Su Shi and Su Che!"
The official said: "However, he has done a good job in reforming Imperial College and Chang Ping's new law. So according to what Qingcai just said, is Zhang Yue a wise man or a benevolent man?"
Wang Anshi said: "Whether it is a wise person or a benevolent person, I think it is better to be responsible!"
The officials were not clear about Wang Anshi's attitude towards Zhang Yue and Lu Huiqing for a while. They seemed to say they could use them and then said they couldn't.
So the official took a step closer and said, "How about using Zhang Yueweizhi to make the imperial edict?"
Wang Anshi said: "No... Zhang Yue has no experience in serving as a local official. I think that he should first let Zhang Yue go abroad and then return to the court to appoint officials. This is the court's employment system! Otherwise, officials will be greedy to stay in Beijing and be afraid of difficulties and dangers."
No place."
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"This." The official pondered, and Wang Anshi was right.
In the past, the No. 1 scholar was released for two years and then returned to Beijing to be awarded a post. Before being awarded a post, officials were usually appointed to go on an envoy trip to Khitan.
Zhang Yue has neither been sent abroad nor sent as an envoy to Khitan. If he is promoted to the post of Zhigao and becomes a minister of the two systems, it is indeed not a normal employment order.
The official said: "That's all."
Wang Anshi added: "If your majesty really wants to reward Zhang Yue, he should quickly let him go to the local place to practice. He should not reward him again and again, and he should be promoted again and again. This is not the intention of the imperial court to sharpen talents. As for the merits of establishing the new law of Changping,
I thought that I could reward Wu Chong, the third envoy of power, and let him serve as deputy envoy to the privy council to replace Sima Guang."
Wu Chong repeatedly sided with Wang Anshi, and this time everyone opposed the Qingmiao Law. However, Wu Chong, as the third minister, the highest financial officer in the imperial court, did not criticize the Qingmiao Law.
The officials also had a good impression of Wu Chong, so they nodded: "Wu Qing is indeed loyal and available."
Wang Anshi added: "I previously refuted Han Qi's article, which was drafted by the Chongzheng Hall Storytellers. This person can also be of great use."
The official said: "I understand."
The official said again: "Fortunately, you are back to take charge of affairs, and the country will be entrusted to you!"
Wang Anshi immediately said: "I will try my best!"
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After Wang Anshi returned to the court, he re-initiated the New Green Miao Law.
Sima Guang resigned as deputy privy envoy and was not accepted, so Wang Anshi annulled the appointment of Sima Guang.
After learning that the Qingmiao Law was being implemented again, Han Qi asked to resign as the Hebei pacification envoy. Wang Anshi agreed without hesitation and asked Han Qi to only judge Daming Prefecture.
Jiang Qian, the magistrate of Chenliu County, opposed the law of dispersing green seedlings and tried to obstruct it. After Wang Anshi learned about it, he sent officials to investigate, but Jiang Qian complained of illness and left.
After Wang Anshi returned to the court, he implemented the Qingmiao Law with great vigor. Officials were afraid and did not dare to disobey. However, Changping's new law indeed corrected the original shortcomings and became popular among the people in several prefectures and counties.
As for Su Che, Huang Lu appointed him as the imperial eunuch, and Wang Anshi agreed.
Su Shi had been criticizing Wang Anshi, but Wang Anshi was willing to promote his younger brother, which surprised everyone.
People who know about it understand that Zhang Yue played a role in it.
