It has been almost a month since Wei Huan returned to Chang'an. On the second day after he returned to Chang'an, he asked his brother Wei Qing to deliver the news to Zhizheng Tower. Wei Qing was still serving as the governor of Puzhou, but he happened to be in Chang'an those few days.
Wei Huan was worried that his brother was not important enough, so he asked his in-law Du You to express his willingness to be loyal to Guo Song.
But nearly a month has passed, and King Guo Song of Jin still has not made any statement. Recently, there is news that King Jin is not in Chang'an and has led his army to Hedong.
The indefinite wait and the lack of any explanation made Wei Huan restless. In fact, he also knew what his problem was. He had the title of Tong Zhongshu's Pingzhangshi in the Southern Tang Dynasty, which meant he was qualified to be prime minister. At the same time, he also
He is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. For such a great god to stoop to the small temple of Prince Jin's Mansion, at least he should sit in the main hall, which is Pan Liao's position. Even if it is not good, it is Cao Wannian's seat. But how is it possible? Why should they give it to him?
The palace of the Jin Dynasty is not without great figures, including former prime minister Li Mi, a veteran of the three dynasties, Guanlong aristocratic leader Du Guqiu, General Youwei, who was also the prime minister of the Southern Tang Dynasty, as well as the deceased former prime minister Yan Zhenqing, as well as the Minister of Rites of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and the prime minister Xue
Xun, although Xue Xun has similar qualifications to me, he is the father-in-law of King Jin!
Except for Xue Xun, all these great masters have taken up the position of counselor, so it is logical for him to serve as counselor. However, Wei Huan is unwilling to accept it. He is only fifty years old and has at least ten years of official career. How can he be a pension officer.
Wei Mansion is located in Chongyifang, covering an area of about 30 acres. It is the main residence of the Wei family and has been occupied by the family head for generations.
In the study, Wei Huan is asking about his eldest son. Wei Huan has three sons. The eldest son, Wei Lun, was once the chief registrar of Chenliu County. He later abandoned his official position and went to Taiyuan. Because of his meritorious service in raising ships, he was appointed as the General Judge of Baihu Hall, with a rank of six.
title.
The second son, Wei Mian, did not serve as an official because of poor health, and is currently following his uncle Wei Ran to manage Wei's property. The third son, Wei Kang, was born as a commoner and once served as a palace guard, and currently serves as a flag officer under Ma Sui tent.
Among the several sons, the eldest son is the most promising, but Wei Huan doesn't quite understand the functions of the White Tiger Hall and is asking his son!
"For example, my father will know. Last month, a memorial was sent from the Jin Palace, asking the Yanzhou government for permission to cut down wood and burn charcoal..."
"etc!"
Wei Huan quickly stopped his son, "Can't the local government make the decision on such a small matter as felling wood and burning charcoal?"
"What my father didn't know was that there were few trees in the states in the Guan Nei Dao and the soil could not be stabilized. When it rained, a large amount of soil was washed into the Yellow River, causing siltation in the middle and lower reaches. Floods occurred in the Yellow River every year, so the King of Jin issued an order that the states in the Guan Nei Dao should not
If you are allowed to cut down trees, if there are special circumstances, you must obtain approval from the governor.”
"I understand, keep talking!"
Wei Lun continued: "The memorial to the Yanzhou government requesting logging was approved by Pan Changshi, and then transferred to the Baihu Hall, which reviewed and stamped the document, but the child did not agree and returned the memorial to Pan.
Chang Shi, because at the beginning of the year the King of Jin had issued an order that in principle no longer allow states in the Guan Dynasty to burn charcoal, but encouraged them to burn charcoal. Pan Changshi apparently forgot this order, so he couldn't get through to Baihu Hall and asked Pan Changshi
It can be issued only after re-examination or submission to His Highness King Jin for approval."
Wei Huan suddenly realized and said with a smile: "I understand, your job is to give the matter the power to reject the Prime Minister's approval."
Wei Lun nodded, "It's a bit like giving a chance, but the child is a general judge. He not only has the right to reject the government orders of the Jin Palace, but also has the right to review and reject the military orders of Tiance Tower. There are nine judges in Baihu Hall, and the military judge
There are three people, three political judges and three general judges. His Highness the King of Jin requires that all government orders from the Jin Palace, military orders from Tiance Tower, supervision orders from Suzhengtai and Jin Wang orders directly issued by the Jin King must be
It is brought together by the White Tiger Hall and is finally reviewed and issued by the White Tiger Hall. Without the approval seal of the White Tiger Hall, the order is invalid. This is one aspect."
"What about the other side?" Wei Huan asked with interest.
"On the other hand, all the memorials and memorials from various states and armies must be collected and sent to Baihutang. According to their nature and importance, we will then send them to each department or Tiance Building, or directly to the King of Jin.
We have to stamp the triangle seal. If there is no Baihutang triangle seal on a local memorial, then the source is illegal. We have to report it to the superior, who will then be responsible for investigation and communication. Generally speaking, we do not comment on the content of the memorial.
Only responsible for classification and submission."
Wei Huan took a few steps with his hands behind his back, "I understand, the White Tiger Hall itself has no power, but it can check and balance the Tiance Tower and the Jin Palace. But in this case, does it mean that the various states' Jinzouyuan in Chang'an is meaningless?
"
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin said that the Jinzouyuan is very important. It serves as a link between the past and the next and communicates between the court and the local area. It should be maintained. Now the Jinzouyuan has been moved to the old city."
At this time, the housekeeper said at the door: "Sir, the head of the Du family is here!"
When Du You arrived, Wei Huan cheered up and said to Wei Lun quickly: "Your father-in-law is here. Go and invite him here."
Waylon left in a hurry.
The Wei and Du families were both well-known families in Jingzhao and had been married for generations. Du You's daughter married Wei Lun, Wei Huan's eldest son. The two were in-laws, so Wei Huan asked Du You to convey his attitude to Guo Song on his behalf.
Not long after, Wei Lun moved his father-in-law into his father's study room. Du You was still very satisfied with his son-in-law. He was steady in his work, but also courageous and responsible at critical moments. He could make important decisions and was worthy of being the heir to the head of the Wei family.
"Xian son-in-law, I'm going to tell your father something, and you should listen to it too!"
Wei Lun glanced at his father, and Wei Huan nodded, "Just listen, don't interrupt."
"yes!"
Wei Lun quickly ordered the maid to serve tea, while he knelt down behind his father.
The two of them took their seats respectively. Du You smiled and said: "After living in Chang'an for a month, I can gradually find the feeling of the past!"
"That's almost it. After all, I grew up here and have only been in Chengdu for five or six years. I'm just used to being busy, so I always feel a little uncomfortable sitting at home."
Du You knew his in-laws very well. He always attached great importance to fame and wealth, and was rather narrow-minded. This time he hurried back to Chang'an, but was not reused, and he was always worried about it. But Wei Huan was not Yan Zhenqing, Li Mi, or Han.
Huh, how could the King of Jin use him in an unusual way?
Du You pondered for a while, then decided that it was necessary to speak clearly. He smiled and said: "Pan Changshi and I had a drink together at noon today and chatted about some affairs in the court, and my dear brother was mentioned among them."
Wei Huan narrowed his eyes and asked coldly: "What did he say?"
Du You felt the contempt in Wei Huan's tone and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. His in-laws regarded themselves as the head of a famous family and had a very high vision. To put it nicely, he was too noble, and to put it badly, he was too arrogant. He looked down on Pan Liao from the bottom of his heart.
Zhang Qiu'an and other officials from the border areas were the foundation of the King of Jin. The success of the King of Jin was inseparable from their full support.
As for the famous families, the King of Jin only paid lip service to them, but in fact he did not use them seriously. Otherwise, why did the Li family, the An family in Hexi, the Pei family, the Wang family, and the Wen family in Hedong not become counselors?
building?
Most of the members of the Counselor Building are veterans who started their careers with the King of Jin, except for himself. His entry into the Counselor Building was largely a matter of luck, and it was also because His Highness the King of Jin needed a Guanzhong aristocratic family.
But His Highness the King of Jin attaches great importance to young people from famous families. Du Siye, Wen Miao, Wei Lun, Pei Jun, Pei Xin, Lu Lun, etc. are all trusted and reused, which shows that he does not exclude the famous families and who should be used.
No matter who is used, how to use it, how to balance it, His Highness the King of Jin has his own rules.
More importantly, the Guanzhong family already has the Du family in the counselor's building, how can it be possible to include the Wei family? Why can't Wei Huan see through such a simple and clear fact?
Du You lowered his head and thought for a while and said: "Xiandi, first of all, you must understand that Xiandi's matter has nothing to do with Pan Changshi. He is just relaying some of His Highness's thoughts."
"I know, he is just Chang Shi, and my affairs have nothing to do with him. You just need to tell me, what did he say?"
"He said that it is now clear that His Royal Highness the King of Jin has decided to use Yibo as Jing Zhaoyin."
"ah!"
Wei Huan opened his mouth. The King of Jin actually wanted to appoint his cousin Wei Yingwu as Jing Zhaoyin?
What about himself? He suddenly felt bad. The King of Jin had activated Wei Yingwu. Would he still have a chance?
"Then...what are you talking about about me?" Wei Huan suddenly felt a little discouraged.
Du You said calmly: "Pan Changshi said that the head of the Wei family needs to have a choice, either to be high or to be low. I believe my dear brother knows what this means."