Chapter 234: The Privy Council of the Capital, Meeting Zheng Juzhong Again
When Shi Jin, a nine-patterned dragon, was still practicing martial arts hard in Xiaojiaji, Xiao Tang, who was in Bianliang, Tokyo, heard a report from the Privy Council and called him to report to the Privy Council to verify the appeasement of Jingnan Road.
Early the next morning, Xiao Tang drove to the Imperial Palace of the Capital. From Xuande Tower, he entered the inner palace city, turned to the right of Yemen, and walked a short distance to the east. Then he arrived at the highest military institution in the country, which is in charge of military affairs.
Before. When Xiao Tang was about to walk into the Privy Council, he heard someone behind him shouting: "Xiao Tang, nephew! Congratulations!"
Xiao Tang looked back and saw Han Cunbao, one of the ten Jiedu who had a good relationship with him in the capital. Xiao Tang hurriedly saluted him and said, "I have met Han Jiedu."
Han Cunbao chuckled and said, "I've heard that you were fighting against the Fangshan bandits in the west of Beijing, and you also eliminated a scum and idiot in the army. For such achievements, the officials will definitely give you a reward."
"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life. I am just a mountain thief. How can I compare to Han Jiedu who dominated the border areas of the Western Army and made countless military exploits?" Xiao Tang said humbly, and then asked: "I wonder what Han Jiedu is doing today?
Are you here too on business?"
It stands to reason that military envoys like Han Cunbao, who respected martial arts but had no real power, only lived in their own residences in the capital on weekdays and generally did not go to their own jurisdiction to manage the military. Unless they were ordered to lead the army on an expedition by official orders, they did not have to
Come to the Privy Council to discuss matters.
Han Cunbao's face was filled with joy and he said: "You also know that I gained my fame in the Western Army. Today, my superior officer in the Western Army came to the Privy Council of the capital to discuss matters. How could I not come to visit?"
Xiao Tang's expression changed. He thought that Han Cunbao, the military commander of the Song Army, was already at the top of the Song Army's military ranks, so wouldn't his superior in the Western Army have a better background? There were also Wang Huan and other officers in the Ten Jiedushi.
The generals all came from the Western Army, so how many people could these Jiedushi officials come to pay homage to?
I heard Han Cunbao say again: "Speaking of the name of my Shangguan, my nephew must also know it! He is Duan Rugong who has guarded the northwest border of the Song Dynasty for generations and is known as Xiaozhong's strategic minister!"
Xiaozhong Jinglue Xiangong Zhongzhong, named Duanru, is currently one of the leaders of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty. Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Western Army has produced countless famous generals, and even after the Jingkang Incident, there were Han Shizhong, Liu Qi, and Wu Jie
, Guo Hao and many other middle and lower-ranking generals of the former Western Army inherited the military spirit of that iron-blooded lion and became the best generals in the world who defended the fertile land of China.
At present, Xiao Zhongjingluoxianggong Zhongshidao, the two Zhongshi brothers can be said to be the leaders of the Western Army. It is no wonder that Han Cunbao, an important member of the army, has to come to visit respectfully. For Xiao Tang
For example, the famous general who commanded many fierce generals of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty, and who in official history still led his army to fight the Jin army in Taiyuan at the age of seventy during the national crisis, and finally died heroically on the battlefield, is very admired. What's more,
At present, Xiao Tang's sworn brother Luda is also serving as the commander of military affairs in Souchong's mansion.
After another long conversation between Xiao Tang and Han Cunbao, they learned that among the Zhongshi divisions, they were not only the Prime Minister of the Imperial Palace, but also the post of Fengning Army Jiedu Observer (renamed Chengxuan Envoy in the 7th year of Song Zhenghe's reign), deputy of the guard infantry and horse army.
The Western Army of the Song Dynasty and the Xixia and Qiang tribes joined forces at times of war, and Tong Guan, the prime minister who wanted to be crowned king and prime minister based on his military exploits, took the opportunity to seize the power of the Western Army.
However, the elder brother of Zhongshi, Chongjinglue Xianggong Zhongshidao, was implicated and dismissed from office because he had studied under Zhang Zai, a great scholar of the Yuanyou Party. However, it was Tong Guan who deliberately wooed the Zhong family and appointed him.
When the Zhong brothers were interacting with the Privy Council, especially when they had to fight secretly with Tong Guanming, the representatives of the Western Army who traveled to the capital were often this little Zhong manager.
Xiao Tang walked with Han Cunbao through two or three doors, and when they were about to reach the official's room in the mansion, they heard a burst of yelling and cursing not far away. Xiao Tang looked intently and saw Zheng Juzhong, the official of the Privy Council, looking ashen in the distance.
, walked out gloomily and silently.
When Han Cunbao saw him, he whispered to Xiao Tang: "My nephew has been trying to appease the south of the capital these days. I'm afraid he doesn't know much about the affairs of the court. Alas... I also cooperated with Mr. Zheng to act too openly. Since then, Cai Cai
After the Prime Minister was deposed, he thought he would be able to worship the Prime Minister. But he did not know when the officials were informed of his behavior. Now that he has failed to worship the Prime Minister, he has been demoted to the bachelor of Guanwen Palace."
Although Han Cunbao was a warrior who fought on the battlefield, he was not used to the Privy Council civil servants who rode on top of the generals and yelled at them. In addition, he was on an idle job as a military governor, so he did not need to look at the Privy Council's eyes to act.
.However, he still had a close relationship with Zheng Juzhong, his former uncle and disciple. After reminding Xiao Tang, he still stepped forward to salute Zheng Juzhong and replied: "Master Zheng, why are you so angry?"
Zheng Juzhong's face looked gloomy and scary at this time. He originally thought that after Cai Jing sadly left the capital, he would be able to dominate the official circles of the capital. With his connections in the court and harem, becoming the prime minister would be easy.
Already a bit overjoyed, he has indeed been a little more public in his dealings recently.
Unexpectedly, not only did the Prime Minister have nothing to do now, Zhao Ji actually removed him from the official position of knowing the affairs of the Privy Council! The official system of the Song Dynasty emphasized civil servants over military affairs, and Zheng Juzhong never thought of being the Privy Councilor in charge of the world's most confidential affairs.
To gain the position was to be regarded as being lower than one person and above ten thousand people in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty. But now that he had already let it go, the position was gone, and the important position of Privy Councilor with real power was gone. This made
Where to put his face?
Originally, Zheng Juzhong was suffocating today. When he finished his official duties, he saw that the eyes of other officials in the Privy Council seemed to have hidden meanings. Zheng Juzhong couldn't hold it back and was furious, and couldn't wait to leave.
, but when he saw Han Cunbao coming towards him, he suppressed his anger and said in a dry tone: "Haha...it turns out to be Han Jiedu, but the servant in the house is rude, it's not a big deal."
Just as Zheng Juzhong finished speaking, he saw Xiao Tang behind Han Cunbao. His extremely long face could not help but sink again, and he did not want to stand out in front of outsiders. Without waiting for Han Cunbao to speak again, he flicked his sleeves and walked away.
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But when Zheng Juzhong passed by Xiao Tang, Xiao Tang bowed and said in a low voice: "Official affairs are subject to ups and downs. Many names in the past dynasties have risen and fallen. It is normal for them to be in a weak position for a while. I hope Zheng
Sir, please do not let your anger harm your health."
Zheng Juzhong stopped and looked sideways at Xiao Tang. He said coldly as if he wanted to vent his anger on Xiao Tang: "I am no longer in charge of the military affairs of the Privy Council, so there is no need for you to deliberately flatter me.
Now that Xianggong Cai has lost his power and cannot care for you, if you come to please me, you may have entered the wrong temple and worshiped the wrong Buddha, right?"
Xiao Tang smiled faintly and said, "Since Mr. Zheng talked about Xianggong Cai and how he went down the official career path, I'm afraid you know much better than the humble ones, right?"
Zheng Juzhong glared and asked Xiao Tang: "What do you mean by this?"
Xiao Tang replied: "Since Mr. Zheng was a disciple of Han Xianggong (Han Zhongyan), he should also know that he was at odds with Xianggong Zeng Buzeng. Instead, Cai Xianggong, who was originally exiled and demoted, benefited from being a fisherman and was granted a title by the official family.
He became the prime minister. During the Chongning period, Cai Xianggong was deposed from the position of prime minister again. However, Zhao Tingzhi, Zhao Xianggong, suffered from clique fighting since he became prime minister, and he died sadly within a few years. Cai Xianggong later became prime minister again, and even accepted the eight treasures and worshiped him as prime minister.
Taishi.
Why was Mr. Cai Xianggong deposed by officials several times? As the saying goes, the rafters decay first. When Cai Xianggong was in power, he set up a monument to the Yuanyou Party, pretended to tell stories, promoted himself, and made major changes in government orders. Some things even reached heaven later.
Listen. How can acting in such a flamboyant manner not attract the taboos of the officials? Why was Cai Xianggong able to be favored by officials several times? Because although Cai Xianggong was demoted many times, he was very good at figuring out the holy will and pleasing the officials.
Mr. Zheng promised to be the prime minister before he took the position. If the officials knew about this, how could the officials not have any ideas? But since Mr. Zheng is still an official in the court, how could he know that he would no longer be used by the officials, so he worshiped him?
Got the phase?”
Zheng Juzhong's expression moved slightly, but he said nothing, while Xiao Tang saluted again: "I was reckless in my humble position, and my words were a bit abrupt. I hope you will forgive me."
Han Cunbao looked on and was astonished. Xiao Tang was just a palace commander who had just entered the court, and even though he was serving as the pacifier of the southwestern Jing Road, he actually treated Cai Jing and Zheng Juzhong, two important people in the court.
Wouldn't this make Zheng Juzhong even more unhappy if senior officials commented on each other's quarrels? He hurried forward and pretended to scold Xiao Tang and said: "My nephew, you have no sense of propriety! Mr. Zheng is such a person, how can you do it?
Use you to judge!?"
"No..." Zheng Juzhong suddenly waved his hand. He looked at Xiao Tang meaningfully and said, "What Xiao Du Yuhou said makes sense. I...have learned a lesson."
