The number of participants was less than a hundred officials. In the past, when Zhang Yue first entered the waiting system, he just had the qualifications to live in the inner hall. He just followed the show and said, "I second my opinion."
If you speak rashly and make suggestions in the palace, it will feel like you are making a mistake.
Therefore, in the past, Zhang Yue smiled more often during daily life, and even if he had thoughts, he could not express them freely on such occasions. Zhang Yue remembered that during a daily life in the inner palace, the emperor said in the palace, "Don't tell me anything early, there is nothing wrong with you."
The matter has been withdrawn from the court. I am not here to listen to you and others trying to whitewash the peace. You must tell the truth. This is also the intention of my repeated edicts and requests for words.
At that time, the emperor's eyes swept across everyone. Zhang Yue had been sentenced to a period of time in the Imperial College at that time, and he had participated in daily life many times, so he boldly spoke a few words of truth, which were intended to reflect the suffering of the people and directly hit the current affairs. The emperor listened a lot at that time.
Happy.
However, after retreating from the court, Zhang Yue could see that Wang Anshi's face was very solemn. Although he was not here for him, he was not very happy either.
Later, Wu Chong talked to Zhang Yue and asked him to remain silent.
It was not his turn to comment on such a major national policy. After hearing this, Zhang Yue learned a lesson and try not to speak in public places such as living in the inner hall, unless he would be in a high position in the future.
This was Zhang Yue's first and only speech in the inner hall before going to Xihe.
But today, when he went to the palace for the first time as a Hanlin scholar, Zhang Yue firmly stood on Wang Lian's side.
Zhang Yue saw that Wang Lian was so anxious that he looked like he was going to have a heart attack.
I couldn't help but pity him for being so old, and finally being sent to negotiate with the Liao envoy Xiao Xi.
Since he was being asked by an official and looking at him with such expectation, Wang Lian could only bite the bullet and said: "I have no obligation to refuse!"
Wang Lian spoke so arrogantly, but in fact he looked like he was about to cry without tears.
After retreating from the court, Zhang Zhi chased Zhang Yue out of the palace and asked: "Third uncle, the negotiation with the Liao envoy was not your intention, so why did you recommend Wang Lian?"
Zhang Yue smiled at Zhang Zhi and said, "You, you'd better go to a place to experience yourself first."
After finishing the chapter, he left.
And in the Zizheng Palace, the prime minister kept his right.
The official said: "Wang Lian seems unremarkable at first glance, but he is so loyal and brave. But if he goes to negotiate with the Khitan, will he mess up the matter?"
Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty, with Wang Lian's talent, he is not the best person to negotiate with the Khitan."
"Oh? Then why did Prime Minister Han not say anything in the palace just now?"
Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty, there are many voices in the Manchu Dynasty resisting the Liao. If Wang Lian's wishes are suppressed at this time, the Liao will think that I am weak, which will not be conducive to negotiations."
The official nodded and said, "I see. So who does Mr. Han think is the suitable candidate?"
Han Jiang thought to himself that Zhang Yue was more capable of doing the job, but today Wang Lian mentioned in the palace that there were calls for war with the Khitan throughout the court, and he was afraid that he was no longer willing to negotiate.
Han Jiang originally wanted to mention Zhang Yue, but now he can only remain silent.
Wu Chong said: "Your Majesty, the Xihe River was not at peace before, but now Dong Xiang has surrendered, and the Xia Kingdom has made peace with us. If this is the case, why should we be afraid of fighting with the Liao Kingdom again? Why not let Wang Lian preside over the negotiations!"
The official nodded.
As soon as Zhang Yue returned to the Bachelor's College, he saw Zhang Zhi coming. As soon as he came in, he didn't give him a good look and sat sullenly in his hall.
Zhang Yue knew that his good nephew was acting stupid again, so he immediately picked up a book and read in front of him without saying anything.
Kong Mu from the courtyard came in from time to time and brought some official documents for Zhang Yue to sign. Zhang Yue looked at them briefly and then picked up his pen to sign.
After being busy for an hour, Zhang Yue saw that Zhang Zhi was still not leaving and asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Zhang Zhi said: "Third uncle, I have already figured it out. You originally intended to preside over the negotiations with the Liao Kingdom, but today you heard Wang Lian's few words and became angry, so you asked him to do it."
"This is a sensible way to protect yourself, but Wang Lian and others are in charge of the negotiations. Once there is a war between Song and Liao, he will not be able to escape the blame, but it is not the original intention of the third uncle. How can the third uncle see the matter being left in the hands of such people?
"
Zhang Yue shook his head but said nothing.
Seeing that Zhang Yue remained silent, Zhang Zhi left without interest and went to the Yushitai to find Cai Que.
Cai Que laughed after hearing Zhang Zhi's words and said, "Ah Xi, your third uncle is close to being an official, but you can't see through it at all."
Zhang Zhi said angrily: "Don't miss a word and make it clear to me."
Cai Que said with a smile: "You are right. Your third uncle seems to be ready to negotiate various matters with the Khitan. But let me tell you one more thing. As an official, you must adapt to changes anytime and anywhere, so that there will be no unexpected events."
disaster."
"You also heard in the palace today that Wang Lian presided over a tough stance against the Liao Kingdom, which was supported by many officials above the imperial level. Under this situation, if your third uncle negotiates with the Khitan for boundary demarcation, once the negotiations are completed, he will definitely be subject to
responsibility."
"Besides, I think Wang Lian clearly has bad intentions. Your third uncle has seen it, and several of your husbands are also very clear-minded, but why didn't they say a word? Did they agree with Wang Lian to preside over the negotiations?"
After Zhang Zhi left, Zhang Yue was reading in the bachelor's hall when he saw someone coming to visit him.
This person was Wang Liang who always checked official matters with Zhang Yue. The two chatted for a while, and Zhang Yue saw that this person responded well and was a shrewd and capable person.
Zhang Yue became interested in talents and asked, "With your talent and learning, why doesn't Wang Nehan recommend you to find a proper path to become an official?"
The other party knew that he could be an official based on his own ability, but Wang Lian was selfish and refused to promote him, so he just stayed behind the curtain to work.
This person said: "This is how the villain is in this life. In fact, Zhang Neihan has a lot to do. The diplomatic relations between Liao and Song Dynasties are the most important matter in the imperial court today. If the two countries accidentally engage in war, it will undoubtedly lead to a loss of lives."
"Now my father has been ordered to preside over negotiations with the Khitan. I wonder if Zhang Neihan has any advice?"
Zhang Yue smiled slightly and said, "I have just returned to Beijing, so I don't have any opinions."
The other party said: "But your lord's Pinghe Huang strategy is the best strategy in the world. If you say that you don't have a strategy against the Khitan, no one will believe it."
Zhang Yue said: "I am only good at the northwest, but I know nothing about the Liao Kingdom."
No matter what the other party said, Zhang Yue would not mention the word Khitan, and his tight tone made the other party helpless.
The other party can only leave in the end.
Peng Jingyi gathered his things and listened for a long time and asked Zhang Yue: "Why did Duan Ming refuse to say a word? Is it related to the fact that Zi Zheng came to inquire today?"
Zhang Yue said: "It has to be like this."
"Let me tell you, there used to be a tinker who was mending pots for people. He took advantage of the employer's unpreparedness and banged on the bottom of the pot. Then he said to the employer, luckily I just scraped away the soot from the bottom of the pot. Look, there are so many cracks underneath.
."
"The employer is very grateful. If I hadn't met you, this job would have been ruined. So both of them are happy."
Peng Jingyi suddenly said: "Duan Ming meant to let Wang Lian talk to the Khitan people first, and then you would come to the rescue. In this way, everyone in the court knows about Duan Ming's merits. This is really a clever strategy."
Zhang Yue said: "Set the fire first and then put out the fire. This is true in ancient and modern times. I didn't want to use this strategy lightly, but Wang Lian had the intention of harming me first, so don't blame me for being unrighteous."
