Zhang Yue would not take Lu Huiqing's flattery seriously, but he had to look moved on his face.
Besides, Lu Huiqing showed great respect for him and gave him face. Even though Zhang Yue understood that the fundamental differences in political views between the two could not be eliminated, he still could not be cruel.
Zhang Yue said: "I really don't deserve your respect. It's an honor to be able to attend and observe. If I said anything wrong or made mistakes before, I hope you will forgive me."
Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Duan Ming does not need to be too modest. How dare you comment on whether you are right or not? But it is important to be cautious when speaking in the inner court. Did you know..."
Zhang Yue saw Lu Huiqing lower her voice and took two steps closer to him.
Lu Huiqing said in a low voice: "Someone in the inner court sent Duan Ming troops to the Qing Tang city in front of the officials, but deliberately did not break Dong Felt. It was not because they were unwilling, but because they were following the example of the Eastern Han Dynasty in fighting the Western Qiang.
The bandit is self-respecting and intends to waste the court's money and food in vain, thinking that he will be able to take care of himself in the future."
Zhang Yue was shocked and said, "Who is so vicious and wants to kill me?"
The Xiqiang rebellion happened in today's Hehuang. Strong men capable of squeezing rocks from Yan Ran actually fought with the Xiqiang back and forth here for hundreds of years.
Its huge military expenditure brought down the powerful Han Empire.
Now someone actually said such words in front of the emperor, using his achievements in opening up Hehuang to kill me. Who has such a big grudge against me?
"There is no such thing as this. This is a bloody rant! My Lord, who did it?"
Lu Huiqing smiled slightly and said, I won't hold you back this time.
Lu Huiqing did not name this person, but said: "Mr. Lu knows that this is nonsense. Officials and sages will not be deceived by villains. I will defend you in front of the emperor one day."
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you very much, Sir."
Zhang Yue thought that the news came from the inner court, so if he inquired carefully, he would know who was harming him. If this was true, he would really have inherited a favor from Lu Huiqing.
This palace is really a place full of swords, and you don't know how you could die if you're not careful.
Lu Huiqing sighed: "Actually, I am not suffering from these rumors. When I paid homage to the Prime Minister, Fu Zheng openly criticized Lv in Luoyang, saying that Lv was involved in politics and was more violent than Wang Xianggong."
"Also, Zheng Jiefu actually went to court and said that Mr. Wang was mistaken by me, Lu Huiqing. Yang Guozhong has been executed now, but the imperial concubine has not been killed. People say that the thief is still there."
"He actually accused me of being a thief. What's more, he hated Zheng Jiefu and said that he wanted to remove me and replace me with Feng Gong. Duan Ming, do you think Zheng Jiefu is colluding with Feng Gong?"
Zhang Yue listened to Lu Huiqing's words and knew that the other party was going to attack Feng Jing.
On the one hand, Fu Bi kept belittling Lu Huiqing in Luoyang, seeming to want to praise his son-in-law.
At the same time, Lu Huiqing suspected that Feng Jing had instructed Zheng Xia to write the letter. Since Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, opposition to the reform has become popular in both the government and the public.
Zheng Xia said that using Feng Jing instead of Lu Huiqing was also the opinion of the conservatives. Zheng Xia also said everywhere that Lu Huiqing's cronies were evil and blocked his intelligence, while Feng Jing was independent in his innovation.
Zheng Xia vigorously built momentum for Feng Jing and used public opinion, especially after the upper class tried to depose Wang Anshi. His words were very weighty. If Zheng Xia went around so much to promote Feng Jing as prime minister, the two had no relationship at all. Who would believe it?
Now Feng Jing was jealous of Lu Huiqing. He had just sold a favor to him, and he had just cooperated with him in the matter of Jiaozi and Yanchao.
To be fair, Lu Huiqing is indeed more extreme than Wang Anshi in terms of his philosophy of governing the country, but he is also very reasonable at times. At least Zhang Yue can make sense after discussing with him.
When facing Wang Anshi, even if he told the truth, it would be difficult to change his opinion at all.
But Zhang Yue would not compromise on this.
Zhang Yue said to Lu Huiqing: "My lord, I dare not say whether Feng Dangshi had any contact with Zheng Jiefu, but please allow me to speak frankly. After the problem is solved, there is another problem. Even if Feng Dangshi dies, is there really no objection?"
Is there a new law?”
"In fact, compared to Wen Gong and Sima Gong, although Feng's current political opinions were more in line with popular customs, he can be said to be neutral and unbiased. If he leaves the throne, I am afraid that everyone else will be uneasy."
What Zhang Yue means is that although Feng Jing opposes you, Lu Huiqing, and the reform, his political views are relatively moderate. Otherwise, you should replace Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo and take a look.
Now that you have driven Feng Jingdu away, I am afraid it will be my turn next, right?
Seeing Lu Huiqing's brows furrowed, Zhang Yue thought to himself that he did not agree to him, so he was unhappy. Zhang Yue said: "Ms. Feng, I have no contact with Feng in the world. It's just a scholar's talk, and what he said is superficial.
I'm offended by what I saw."
But Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Where, where, Duzhi said that he is a scholar, but among those who have a third rank or above in the imperial court, who is a scholar?"
Zhang Yue laughed awkwardly upon hearing this.
Lu Huiqing does not allow others to mess with him. The implication of his words is that you, Zhang Yue, are capable of reaching the third rank, but you are also an old and cunning person. You are pretending to be a hot-blooded young man here.
After Lu Huiqing finished speaking, Zhang Yue and him were silent for a while.
The two of them walked in tandem for a long time, and Lu Huiqing was thinking over and over in her heart. Since Zhang Yue had seen through his intention to clean up Feng Jing and then expel him from the court, this strategy could no longer be used.
Otherwise, once Zhang Yue and Feng Jing are brought together, Lu Huiqing will be passive.
Thinking of this, Lu Huiqing stopped and turned around and said to Zhang Yue: "Du Zhi, then I will listen to you again. After the southern suburbs, I will demote Zheng Xia to the local government and no longer pursue this matter."
Seeing Lu Huiqing giving in again and again, Zhang Yue said happily: "Thank you very much, Mr. Xian."
Lu Huiqing said: "It doesn't matter. Now the court is short of people. There are several candidates. I will discuss it with you."
Lu Huiqing and Zhang Yue discussed the candidates for Hanlin bachelor's degree. Hanlin bachelor's degree is the preparatory class for senior officials and prime ministers.
When Han Wei was away, Lu Huiqing proposed that Zhang Dun and Deng Wan should be given direct access to the academy. This candidate had to be approved in front of the emperor, so Lu Huiqing took it up in advance to discuss with Zhang Yue.
Zhang Yue cannot nominate someone to enter the bachelor's college, but he can still object.
Lu Huiqing knew that Zhang Yue had a feud with Zhang Dun, but he was worried that Zhang Yue would object.
Zhang Yue also wanted to object, but after weighing it, he said: "My husband also knows about my relationship with Zhang Zihou, but since my husband has opened his mouth, I have nothing to say."
Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "Thank you for understanding."
Zhang Yue said: "By the way, my senior brother Sun Xin has been demoted to Huzhou. Can my husband pardon him?"
Sun felt that King Anshi had been demoted because of his crime. After listening to Zhang Yue's request, Lu Huiqing said: "Then forgive him for his mistakes, change his knowledge to Luzhou, and then move to the next level."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Sir."
The two of them each got what they needed, and it was a happy cooperation.
…
Zhang Yue returned to the Academy and asked Wu Chong to find out who was speaking ill of him to the emperor.
On this day Peng Jingyi entered the Academy and reported to Zhang Yue that the person who had slandered the emperor had been found.
This man is none other than Wang Zhongzheng, who is now favored by the emperor.
Before listening to what Peng Jingyi said, Zhang Yue had already guessed that it was him, and now he confirmed his judgment.