Coming out of the palace, Zhang Yue felt a little thoughtful.
When people are young, they are not afraid of grievances and conflicts with others, and they can say whatever they want.
Later, after being severely beaten by society, I learned to seek benefits and avoid harm, so I did good to others everywhere.
Later, when you were in an important position, the people above you were afraid that you would form a clique for personal gain, so they had to selectively turn against you.
Zhang Yue saw Wang Anshi and Wu Chong were discussing something with His Highness.
He himself returned home immediately after resigning from the court, and saw the Seventeenth Mother supervising the second son's homework. Zhang Yue saw this and said hurriedly: "Madam, save me!"
The Seventeenth Mother was surprised when she heard this. She looked at Zhang Yue's expression and said, "What are you doing?"
Zhang Yue said: "Madam, please don't get angry yet. Listen to me. Today, in front of the imperial court, I had a verbal conflict with Lao Taishan about the negotiation with the Liao Kingdom. I am afraid that Lao Taishan will not like it, so I specially asked my lady to come and save him!"
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The Seventeenth Mother was surprised when she heard this: "Guardian, you have always been prudent, how could such a thing happen? If you knew that your words contradicted each other in person, wouldn't you have said it to your father in private?"
Zhang Yue said: "Madam, I didn't think much about it at the time, that's what I said. Now I want to go to Lao Taishan's house to make amends. You can come with me quickly!"
The seventeenth mother said angrily: "You have done this and angered my father, and now why are you dragging me in? If you had known this, why would you have argued in the palace? Think about it carefully, I married into your Zhang family
Come on, how did my father treat you? How did I devote myself to raising my husband and raising my children? Now in front of my two children, how can you be worthy of me?"
Zhang Yue glanced at his two sons who were watching a show and eating melon, and immediately said: "You go down first, I have something to say with your mother."
Zhang Gen shook his head and said: "Dad, I have grown up. If you have anything to say, just say it. I will comment on the truth for you here. If there is any trouble, I can force you to stop it."
Seventeenth Mother frowned and said, "Take my second brother down!"
Zhang Gen said without hesitation: "It's my mother! Don't be angry."
With that said, Zhang Gen took his younger brother down.
Zhang Yue said: "Madam, I was confused for a moment. Lao Taishan has been kind to me again. How can I dare to think otherwise? It's just national affairs that have to be discussed. If there is no gap, the world will think that I have formed a party with Lao Taishan...
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The Seventeenth Mother said: "There is no one else here, and the official is telling me the truth. Is that true?"
After a while, Zhang Gen, who had been climbing up the wall and listened for a long time, said: "I know my mother always bullies us, but she never quarrels with my father."
Erlang of the Zhang family said: "We won't discuss what happened to mother. I don't think it's good for you, brother, to hide here and listen to me."
Zhang Gen climbed down carefully and then said: "What are you afraid of? It's not like you haven't been eaten or beaten. Besides, as long as you don't say anything, it will be fine."
Looking at Zhang Gen's threatening eyes, Zhang Jiaerlang immediately said: "I...I won't say anything. Brother, you know I have the most severe mouth."
Zhang Gen smiled and said: "Well said, these are real brothers! Come on, let's go to Shuanglu!"
"OK!"
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Soon after, Zhang Yue's seventeenth mother prepared a car and rushed to the Wu Mansion.
After arriving at the Wu Mansion, Seventeenth Mother took Zhang Yue to meet Mrs. Li first.
When Mrs. Li met Zhang Yue, Seventeenth Mother said: "I have never seen your father get so angry. Sanlang, what's wrong with you?"
Zhang Yue was speechless, so Seventeenth Mother said to Zhang Yue: "Go to the study to find my father first! I'll tell my mother separately."
Zhang Yue went straight to the study room of the Wu Mansion. This time, everyone in the Wu Mansion avoided Zhang Yue when they saw him.
Arriving in front of the study, Zhang Yue saw Wu Anshi and Wu Anchi. Wu Anshi's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word. Wu Anchi said: "Sanlang, dad is angry. Be careful what you say when you see him. Don't speak against him again."
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Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Thank you very much."
After Zhang Yue walked into the study, he heard Wu Anshi scolding Wu Anchi behind him: "Why are you so polite? I already told you that I never believed him..."
Zhang Yue entered the study and saw Lao Taishan sitting on the chair with a serious face.
At this moment, Zhang Yue couldn't help but wonder whether the words in the palace today had gone too far, causing Lao Taishan to misunderstand.
After Zhang Yue closed the door, Wu Chong motioned for Zhang Yue to sit down. After pondering for a while, he sighed: "Wang Jiefu has decided to let Zeng Xiaokuan serve as deputy privy envoy to replace Cai Ting."
Zhang Yue was surprised that Wang Anshi counterattacked so quickly.
What is power?
There is an explanation of this problem. There are a hundred people on an isolated desert island. You have a pistol in your hand, and there are only five bullets in the gun. How do you manage the other ninety-nine people?
The answer is to use up one bullet first.
This is a good explanation why Wang Anshi wanted to dismiss Cai Ting?
Who told you to make the wrong statement with Chen Shengzhi at a critical moment?
Lu Huiqing attacked each other, seriously shaking Wang Anshi's prestige. At this time, Cai Ting showed up. If not you, who will?
The authority of power does not allow provocation.
If you cannot deal with the provocateur in front of you, the next provocateur will be right around the corner.
The relationship between Lao Taishan and Wang Anshi on weekdays is just like what Lu Huiqing said, "Small differences but solid foundation".
This is a very important survival tip in politics. Officials who overturn the table and submit to others have long since been eliminated.
Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan, the Prime Minister is easy to talk to. As long as he doesn't object to his death on the surface, he doesn't care what he says in private."
Wu Chong said: "I have known Jiefu for many years, but I don't know what kind of person he is. He did so out of necessity and because of his temperament."
"Why not the official family?"
Zhang Yue felt a chill in his heart after hearing this.
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Within the palace.
When they heard that Wang Anshi had recovered and returned to the court to take charge of affairs, Deng Wan, Lu Jiawen, and Lian Hengfu all rushed to meet him as soon as possible.
Wang Anshi was half lying on the couch. His condition had indeed not recovered, and he could barely hold on today.
Deng Wan said: "Prime Minister, let Zhang San rectify the military forces of Hebei Province and double his power. If he colludes with Han and Wen, it will be greatly disadvantageous."
Wang Anshi said: "The Liao Kingdom is now forcing it with military strength. How can it only negotiate and not prepare for war? Is there anything in the world that can be accomplished by words?"
Deng Wan said: "What the Prime Minister said is very true, but I think it is good for Zhang San to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom, and there is no need to rectify the army and horses. Now he has taken charge of the soldiers and horses of Xihe, and then Hebei and Hedong."
As for the soldiers...if we just wait and see how powerful he is, he will probably fight for position when he returns to the court one day."
Deng Wan was also very careful. He wanted to be admitted to Zhongshu and was worried about Zhang Yue competing with him, just as he was worried about Zhang Dun competing with him before.
Wang Yu said: "Yuan Hou is too old to be involved in politics for a long time, and Zhang San has repeatedly opposed the Municipal Change Law. If he takes office in the future, he will abolish the New Deal. He is far less persistent and responsible for state affairs than Wen Yue."
Deng Wan was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "Deng owes everything he has to the Prime Minister. If he is in power in the future, he will stick to the Prime Minister's policies and never change a word of his words."
Lu Jia asked, but Lian Hengfu remained silent.
Wang Anshi said: "Okay, let's put these words away. It is the responsibility of the prime minister to recommend talents to the country. The reforms in recent years have made mistakes, which are due to my negligence in employing people."
"As for the talent of governing the country, apart from me and Lu Jifu, Zhang San is the only one to be praised. As for whether Zhang San wants to abolish the market, change laws or implement new policies in the future, he can't say it, I can't say it, and the officials can say it.
That’s it.”
Lu Jia asked clearly that Wang Anshi's foundation was shaken due to Lu Huiqing's betrayal. This time, he had to compromise with Wu Chong and Zhang Yue. He not only made Shen Kuo the third envoy, but also asked Zhang Yue to preside over the war with Liao.
Lu Jia asked: "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true. I think even if Zhang San is admitted to Zhongshu, at most he will be just like Wu Shiguan and just keep his position."
Deng Wan said anxiously: "You don't know that Zhang San is actually a person who is lenient on the outside and taboo on the inside. In terms of ruthlessness, he may not be as ruthless as Lu Liu and Zhang Qi, but his insidiousness is actually better. Otherwise, why didn't Lu Liu Shangshu mention him this time?"
"This conflict with Wu Shi Guan is probably a good show put on by Mr. Weng in front of the world. We must not be fooled by them."
Wang Anshi's eyes narrowed when Deng Wan said this. Wasn't he criticizing himself behind the scenes?
Wang Anshi said: "Zhang Duzhi has no plot, and no one is more responsible than him in handling the military affairs in Hebei. As for the control of Liao and Pingxia, everyone must have read his Pinghe Huang Policy!"
It is true that among the people of the New Party, there are still many people who are not convinced by Zhang Yue in terms of governing the country, but no one is unconvinced in terms of military affairs and controlling barbarians.
Wang Anshi said sternly: "Don't engage in partisanship in the government anymore. Hebei is unstable and the country is in danger. Reform is a legacy accumulated over many years. It must be defended, but to govern the country and secure the country, we must choose capable people!"
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After the discussion, Deng Wan turned pale. He went to Wang Yu and said, "Prime Minister... Prime Minister, he has changed."
Wang Yu said: "It is not Lu Liushangshu's fault that makes the prime minister feel disheartened. Do you know who recommended Zhang Sanhui to the court this time?"
Deng Wan asked: "Is it the Prime Minister?"
Wang Yu nodded and said: "It's the Prime Minister. He has changed his view of Zhang San since the last time he returned to Jiangning."
Deng Wan sighed: "I also feel that the Prime Minister doesn't value me as much as before when he comes back this time. Does the Prime Minister really intend to let him enter Zhongshu Province?"
Wang Yu said: "I don't know. What my father is more concerned about now is the new meaning of the Three Classics. This is whether he can be famous in future generations. I don't know who will preside over the reform after Zeng Zixuan and Lu Jifu."
Deng Wan wanted to say, "Am I not good enough? Zeng Bu, Lu Huiqing, and Zhang Dun have all been dismissed. Who else in the new party besides him is more qualified to succeed Wang Anshi?"
Wang Yu said: "It's just a matter of taking it one step at a time. Wen Yue, please listen carefully. I know exactly who is one of my own. You handled Lu Liu's matter well before, but you can't let this matter go."
"It doesn't matter if Zhang San is admitted to Zhongshu in the next few days. No matter how he changes it, he can't change the new meaning of the Three Classics, and he may not change it. But if Lu Liuruo returns, it will not be a good thing for you or me."
Deng Wan thought of Lu Huiqing's character and revenge methods and said, "I have already dealt with this matter as quickly as possible."
After saying this, Deng Wan hurriedly said goodbye and left.
Wang Yu was actually very puzzled by Wang Anshi's show of kindness to Zhang Yue when he returned to Beijing.
Could it be that after Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing, Wang Anshi intended to use Zhang Yueri to rule after him?
Or is this what the officials mean?
Wang Yu felt that he had thought too much. No matter what, Wang Anshi would not choose Zhang Yue as Zeng Bu. Lu Huiqing later advocated state affairs. He himself was firmly opposed to this matter.
However, the next day, Wang Anshi asked Zhang Yue to read the new meaning of the Three Classics that was about to be published.
