Zhang Yue has been governing the Privy Council for two months.
Although the Privy Council is in charge of the military affairs of the world, it does not actually directly control the army. The Forbidden Army is commanded by the Sanyamen.
This purpose was to check and balance each other, thereby eliminating the war disasters that occurred for two hundred years after the mid-Tang Dynasty.
Of course, the theory of the relationship between the Zhongshu and the Privy Council is that each has its own affairs. The Zhongshu is in charge of civil affairs, and the Privy Council is in charge of military affairs. But in fact, this is not possible. The Zhongshu often interferes in the affairs of the Privy Council, and the Privy Council also has the right to participate in civil affairs related to military affairs.
But overall, Zhongshu has more control.
Moreover, he encountered a prime minister like Wang Anshi who liked to make decisions in everything. In the past, when Wen Yanbo and Wu served as privy envoys, Song Shenzong often went beyond the privy envoys to discuss military affairs with Wang Anshi.
For example, the Baojia Law, Huma Law, and General Warfare Law in the new law were all decided by Wang Anshi. When the Privy Council decreed that Li Ping was at odds with Wang Anshi, he was dismissed by Wang Anshi.
When Xihe moved away, Zhang Yue also dealt with Wang Anshi by proactively admitting his mistakes in order to prevent the emperor from micromanaging the battle situation.
One time Wang Anshi went too far. Wen Yanbo, Wu Chong, and Cai Ting of the Privy Council simply did not go to the Privy Council to handle matters, and directly sent the seal to Zhongshu, leaving Wang Anshi to make the decision alone.
When Wang Anshi was recuperating, Zhang Yue, as deputy envoy to the Privy Council, could be more relaxed and make decisions on major military and political matters. However, after Wang Anshi returned to the court, he restored the system of reporting all major and minor affairs of the Privy Council to Zhongshu.
This was of course a very unpleasant thing for Zhang Yue, and at this time Lu Huiqing's impeachment made Wang Anshi lose face. Wang Anshi was so angry that he once again claimed to be ill and was recovering in the mansion.
The Privy Councilor Chen Shengzhi, who had been ill for a long time, and the Privy Council Deputy Cai Ting suddenly recovered and returned to the Privy Council to attend to matters.
Zhang Yue and Zeng Xiaokuan, who were originally in charge of the Privy Council, were greatly impressed by the work attitude of the two Privy Council members who worked despite being sick and even suffered minor injuries.
This was the first time Zhang Yue saw Chen Shengzhi, and it was also the first time he formally saw him after joining the Privy Council.
At other times, there was almost no difference between Chen Shengzhi's presence and absence, because the Privy Council acted according to Zhongshu's wishes, so Chen Shengzhi did not have to make any decisions.
As for the relationship between Chen Shengzhi and Wang Anshi, it can also be accurately described by four words: they appear to be in harmony but the spirit is separate.
Chen Shengzhi sat in the seat belonging to the privy envoy and said: "I expected that Lu Jifu was unreliable, and everyone was criticized by him for his resignation. Fortunately, I am recovering from illness, and he also cares about the old friendship with his fellow villagers. This
Just show mercy."
Cai Ting said from the sidelines: "In the past, when Wang Xianggong was still serving as Prime Minister, before he said anything, Lu Jifu would accept his intention and say 1,234,5 to 7,788, and he would flatter him in everything.
Let’s go, it’s really too much to tell all the old stories between me and the Prime Minister.”
Chen Shengzhi said: "Now that Lu Jifu is so embarrassed, it is really unexpected. I heard that the prime minister was so angry at Lu Jifu that his health became even worse."
Cai Ting suddenly said to Zeng Xiaokuan: "Is Lu Gong (Zeng Gongliang) in good health?"
Cai Ting's words seemed sudden, but he was actually asking Zeng Gongliang if it was possible to make a comeback.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, Cai Ting is Zeng Gongliang's in-law, how could he not know whether Zeng Gongliang is in good health or not? This is also a piece of information.
Zeng Xiaokuan said: "My father is not in good health. He used to be able to sit for a while, but now he has no energy left and can only lie on the bed."
Cai Ting nodded and said: "Gong Lu's body is really worth mentioning. Now Zhongshu is in chaos."
At this time, the chamberlain brought a bowl of decoction to Chen Shengzhi, and the strong smell of herbal medicine filled the entire Privy Council Hall.
After drinking the decoction, Chen Shengzhi adjusted his sitting position and said to the crowd: "Now, I rely entirely on this bowl of decoction to survive. I have to take it every two hours, even at night, otherwise I will feel pain all over my body."
After a pause, Chen Shengzhi said: "I'm not in good health, and I wanted to stop taking care of things. But now that the Prime Minister's health is not good, and such a big thing happened to Zhongshu. We still have to take care of the Privy Council's affairs ourselves.
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"From now on, a copy of the official documents of each house's decree will be copied and sent to me to read in detail. It must have my approval and the secretary's approval before it can be printed. No matter whether I am in the hospital or not."
"From now on, a copy of the official documents of each house's decree will be copied and sent to me to read in detail. It must have my approval and the secretary's approval before it can be printed. No matter whether I am in the hospital or not."
When Zhang Yue heard this, he thought, well, I thought that Lu Huiqing's actions would greatly damage Wang Anshi's prestige and give him some room to increase his power. But others have also thought of this.
The Privy Council has long been dissatisfied with Zhongshu's gesticulation, and Chen Shengzhi has actually been sidelined for a long time.
Seeing an opportunity this time, Chen Shengzhi became so ill that he came out to fight for power.
Zeng Xiaokuan said: "Yes, I will immediately tell each house Chengzhi and deputy Chengzhi."
The Privy Council has eleven rooms under its jurisdiction. In the past, Chen Shengzhi was bypassed and matters were reported directly to Zhongshu.
Cai Ting said: "That's right, that's right. There is also the execution room that controls the administration of justice, the Guangxi room that recruits troops to catch thieves, and the military room that oversees the merits and demerits of all walks of life. There is no need to report these to Zhongshu for discussion."
Zeng Xiaokuan hesitated and said: "This is not good, it has become a common practice in the past."
Chen Shengzhi said: "It's okay. We don't need to bother Zhongshu with such a thing anymore. We have to do it on our own. How do we deal with it?"
Zhang Yue has been silent, but he also supports Chen Shengzhi to come forward to fight against Taiwan.
Zhang Yue said: "Everything will be decided by the Prime Minister. I have no objection."
Chen Shengzhi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Both Deputy Cai Shu and I are not in good health. From now on, when we are not in the courtyard, you can make more decisions about the affairs of each room."
After leaving the Privy Council, Zhang Yue thought for a moment and said to Tang Jiu, "Let's go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Zhang Yue immediately went to Wang Anshi's house.
In the past, he did not have a good relationship with Wang Anshi, but he had a good relationship with Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu, so he used them to convey some news to Wang Anshi.
Now that Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing are no longer in the court, they have to go to the house on their own for certain matters.
Although he had some conflicts with Wang Anshi over his opinions on the City Change Law and Zhongshu's interference in the affairs of the Privy Council, this did not prevent Zhang Yue from visiting Wang Anshi's condition.
After the report, it was Cai Bian who personally received Zhang Yue.
After Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing rebelled, Wang Anshi was very short of people around him. Even his son-in-law was transferred back to the capital to help.
Zhang Yue thought that with Cai Bian, he would have another channel to keep in touch with Wang Anshi.
Afterwards, Cai Bian took Zhang Yue to visit Wang Anshi.
When we walked to the door, several imperial doctors had just left. It seemed that the officials were also very concerned about Wang Anshi's condition and asked the imperial doctors to come and diagnose.
After arriving in the room, Cai Bian retreated. Zhang Yue looked at Wang Anshi, half leaning on the bed, his face dark and red, and his breath slightly short.
"Zhang Yue has met the Prime Minister!"
Hearing Zhang Yue's voice, Wang Anshi pointed to the stool beside the bed and motioned for him to sit down and talk.
After Zhang Yue took his seat, he said to Wang Anshi: "The fact that Lu Jifu suddenly went to Shu to attack him is extremely surprising. I am despised by the fact that he went to Shu to quarrel with the prime minister. This is not what a gentleman would do."
Wang Anshi heard Zhang Yue's expression of hesitation, as if he was asking you, are you sincere?
