Because it was the prime minister who conferred official positions, Zhang Yue had to go to the political hall to thank Han Qi and Zhang Sheng after receiving the appointment. At the same time, he had to go to the Wu family to arrange the marriage granted by the emperor.
Zhang Yue had to visit in person this time.
However, this day Zhang Yue made an appointment with Su Shi, and the Su Che brothers joined the political hall. The Zhengshitang was established in the Tang Dynasty and was replaced by the Cabinet in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Ersu and Zhang Yue were taken to wait outside the political hall by the petty officials. The prime minister respected him, so when Zhang Yue and the others met the prime minister, they treated him as if they were an emperor, and they wore their boots and hats as well.
Seeing Han Qi, Zhang Sheng was walking out of the hall, and the clerk immediately stepped forward to report to Han Qi.
Zhang Yue looked on and saw that Han Qi, as the prime minister, was very dignified in his actions and actions. Even though he walked out of the political hall so casually, his outstanding demeanor was really eye-catching.
All in all, Han Qi looks like Gang Leader Qiao as soon as he appears, as if he has BMG with him.
It's just this style that others think is a scholar-bureaucrat's style, but in Zhang Yue's eyes, Han Qi's nostrils turned to the sky are just pretentious behavior, which makes him unhappy anyway.
But first he was recommended by the imperial examination, and then he was eliminated by the prime minister. In the eyes of outsiders, although he was not as hardcore as Er Su, he was half the person promoted by Han Qi.
Han Qi and Zhang Sheng were about to leave the political hall, but they stopped after hearing the report from the junior official.
Zhang Yue, Su Shi, and Su Che stepped forward to salute.
Han Qi first said to Zhang Yue: "The story of this dynasty is that after the number one scholar returns his signature, he will be called for examination. Your Majesty also asked the same question. However, the truth is that although the number one scholar entered the third class, he was exempted from signing the signature, but He is very young, so he is trying too quickly for a position in the library. This is not the intention of the imperial court, and he is also worried about public dissatisfaction."
"Therefore, I will first let you go to the secret pavilion to run an errand. Although entering the palace is informal, it is also His Majesty's holy intention to train people. You must work hard here and don't be careless because of your humble position."
Zhang Yue felt a little unhappy when he heard this.
It turns out that the principal of the Secret Pavilion is really a full professor, and I thought it was a temporary post.
However, library posts were the choice of the nobles, and were awarded by the imperial court to those who had made no mistakes and were officials from the capital, and those who were awarded library posts had to pass an examination. Not only do you need to take exams to confer librarianship, but you also have to take exams to make intellectual certificates. Otherwise, you can't be called a literary scholar.
Anyway, to become a high-ranking official in the Song Dynasty, regardless of political ability, everyone must have a good background in exams.
Of course, there are also people who are appointed to the official position without taking the exam. These must be talented and beautiful people, and the court will give special preferential treatment to avoid taking the exam.
Historically, after Song Yingzong ascended the throne, he heard about Su Shi's reputation and wanted to reuse him, and planned to order him to know how to make imperial edicts. Han Qi objected, saying, no, Su Shi is too young, and promoting him to a high position would harm him.
Song Yingzong planned to let Su Shi repair his daily life, but Han Qi also objected, saying that his majesty really valued Su Shi and would just give him a middle-level and upper-level official position. However, there was a test required to enter the library position. Song Yingzong said that given Su Shi's talent, there was no need to take the test.
Han Qi objected again, saying that Su Shi was young and inexperienced, so he had to pass the examination. Finally, Su Shi called for the bachelor's degree examination. This time he passed the "third class" examination again, and finally got the "Zhishiguan" degree.
Zhang Yue initially thought that he would be directly awarded a post without taking an exam. However, after Han Qi said that he was not directly awarded a post, but actually went to the Secret Pavilion to study as a Beijing official, he was a little unhappy. And so on, but they didn't even get the qualification to teach the library without examination.
However, Zhang Yue knew that since the court had arranged it, he would not object to anything, so he thanked Han Qi reluctantly.
Han Qi said: "There is no rush to repair the book in advance. His Majesty has personally granted the marriage. You can go to the Secret Pavilion to take up your post after the marriage is completed."
"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness, and I thank Mr. Han for his cultivation."
Han Qi glanced at Zhang Yue, and then said to Su Zhe: "Do you really want to resign from your position as an official in Shangzhou?"
Only then did Zhang Yue understand that Su Che had become an official in Shangzhou.
Su Zhe said: "Reporting to Xianggong Han, my subordinate made wild and arrogant remarks about the policy. Not only did his family suffer humiliation, but he also made Xianggong ridiculed by traitors. I am really guilty and deserve death."
Su Che was indeed panic-stricken. Han Qi wanted to be promoted to the position of Prime Minister Zhao Wen. This was known to both the government and the public. At this critical moment, any slightest sign of trouble would become very subtle. This matter would be magnified infinitely in the eyes of the government and the public. . Even the slightest thing may lead to failure in the end, let alone such a big thing as sealing back the title.
Su Zhe was used by Wang Anshi as a weapon to criticize Han Qi because of his own imperial examination plan. This was very uneasy for Su Zhe who was single-handedly promoted by Han Qi.
After hearing this, Han Qi looked back and smiled at Zhang Sheng beside him, and then said to Su Zhe: "I am an official for three times, and I have experienced so many things. Compared with it, a few slanderous words are... like farts." …”
If this was not an important place in the political hall, Zhang Yue and Su Shi would almost laugh out loud.
The dignified prime minister spitting out fragrance is similar to Li Deyu calling Wei Hong a slut. During the imperial examination, Zhang Yue wrote Wei Hongzhi as Wei Hongzhi, because the father of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was named Zhao Hongyin, which must be avoided.
Zhang Yue suddenly realized that Han Zhongyan's character was really like his father.
Han Qi continued to Su Che: "Since you are raising a relative, your true nature does not prevent you from fulfilling your filial piety. You are not in good health. You had a serious illness before the imperial examination. You have been raising a relative and have been recuperating at home for three years." . When your brother returns to Beijing, I will recommend you to be an official again. You are always afraid of what others say, why should you go to the official position?"
Su Che said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Han."
Han Qi said to Su Shi again: "You are very talented in literature, but it is different to serve as a local magistrate and sign sentences. You should be hard-working and practical."
Su Shi signed the Fengxiang Mansion Judge. He didn't have much to say about Su Shi and Han Qi. Su Shi solemnly said: "Thank you, Mr. Han, for your suggestion."
The three of them thanked Zhang Sheng again, and the two prime ministers left the political hall.
Zhang Yue and Er Su went to Shen Yuan, Sima Guang and others to thank them one by one, and went to a restaurant for dinner on the way. During this period, Su Shi, Su Che and the others talked to Zhang Yue about Wang Anshi's unkindness.
Su Shi said: "The governance of the three dynasties of Yao and Shun must be based on human feelings. Do not take innovation as a high priority, and do not go against the sentiments as a reputation. Therefore, human feelings are not only the way of my scholarship, but also the basis of my governance. I am not close to human feelings. Those who cannot follow the law, and those who are unkind to humanity, cannot rule the world."
"Dad said that Wang Jiefu is like Wang Yan. Anyone who misleads the world will be this person. Anyone who is not close to human feelings will be the biggest thief in the world!"
Zhang Yue had some thoughts after hearing Su Shi's words.
Wang Anshi is unkind, so is it also unkind when used in politics?
During the reign of Yuanyou, Sima Guang was in charge. When he encountered all the princes in the Manchu Dynasty, they all asked about the inadequacy of their private plans.
All the officials were surprised that there was no reason why a prime minister would ask an official if his personal agenda was sufficient when meeting him. Sima Guang explained: "If you don't have enough food and clothing, An Ken can just leave for the imperial court."
Yuan Hongdao of the Ming Dynasty commented on Sima Guang that his knowledge was thorough, his words and sentences were all humane, and he never restricted others with reason.
Su Che asked Zhang Yue what he thought?
Zhang Yue smiled, casually grabbed a waiter in the restaurant and asked, "Do you like this job?"
The waiter smiled and said: "This official must not say that he is joking."
Zhang Yue said: "It doesn't matter."
The waiter sighed: "If it weren't for three meals a day, who would be willing to work hard for it."
After the waiter finished speaking, Zhang Yue took dozens of copper coins and put them in his hands, and then said to Ersu: "That's what I'm talking about. Working hard every day without taking a break, is this close to human kindness? Isn't it close to human kindness? , but why bother doing this, to make a living!"
"Two armies are at war. They don't know each other, but they want to take human lives. Is this humane? It's not close to humaneness. How can we do it? The national law is like a mountain!"
Su Zhe said: "To put it into perspective, this is the difference between small feelings and big feelings. In the end, it all comes down to the word human feelings."
Zhang Yue said: "Of course, if a man does not have food for a day, he may not necessarily starve to death. He may even plunder for a living. Only when he is taken away by the government will he regret it. Many living beings do not understand the difference between big love and small love. The difference between feelings is not close to small feelings, but it may not be incompatible with big feelings."
Su Shi said: "Therefore, in the affairs of the world, customs change in the past, and laws and regulations change in the past."
Zhang Yue and Su Zhe agreed: "This is the view of holding on to the truth."
Zhang Yue and Ersu chatted for a while, and then went to Ouyang Xiu's residence together after they had had enough wine and food. Before Ouyang Xiu returned home, they chatted with Ouyang Fa.
Both Zhang Yue and Er Su were admired by Ouyang Xiu. Later, Er Su was recommended by Ouyang Xiu to Han Qi and was appreciated and used by Han Qi. However, Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa were already brothers-in-law and closer.
When Ouyang Xiu returned home, Zhang Yue and Er Su were entertained by a family banquet.
Ouyang Xiu sighed: "Emperor Zhenzong of this dynasty is a good scholar and likes Confucianism. The papers of all the top ten candidates in the imperial examination and those who have passed the imperial examination will be recorded and burned in front of Emperor Zhenzong's Shadow Palace."
"We civil servants must express our gratitude to Emperor Zhenzong for doing such a generous thing."
Ouyang Xiu was filled with emotion as he spoke.
Su Che told Ouyang Xiu about Wang Anshi's refusal to compose lyrics.
Su Zhe first admitted what he had said: "Zhe is young and ignorant of dignity. He makes arrogant comments and criticizes the affairs of the palace of heaven. It is indeed too much. But Zhe's starting point is to be loyal and outspoken, and to hide nothing from the emperor."
Su Che also said slightly about Wang Anshi and Hu Su: "The so-called celebrities in the world are nothing more than this."
Ouyang Xiu laughed when he heard this and said: "In ancient times, when creating scholars, they selected talents and tested their opinions. In order to control subjects and policies, there are three people who have been recommended as the first ones throughout the ages: Chao Cuo, Dong Zhongshu, and Gongsun Hong."
"I look at the Chao family's pairings, test the past, Ming and present, use words to differentiate, and understand things and support them. When they reach the highest level, they can be said to be well-founded. Zhongshu's pairings are based on the Spring and Autumn Annals. This is the transformation of yin and yang, and studies the changes in the generations. Those who are annoyed but not gracious are clear-minded. As for the relationship between Gongsun and Sun, he is simple but not knowledgeable. However, he must always make an appointment and act according to the circumstances. Taichang listed him as the inferior, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ranked him as the superior. "
Su Zhe was dissatisfied when he heard the words and said: "What Mr. Ou said is very true, but Zhe thought that Chao and Donggu were the best couple through the ages, but Gongsun Hong was not the same. His practice of writing, law and official affairs was decorated with Confucianism. He did not care about the political actions of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Whether you are right or wrong can be proved by looking at the laws and regulations. If you never correct the emperor, never fight in the court, and just follow the rules in everything, you are really a sycophant."
Zhang Yue was moved when he heard the words, but saw Ouyang Xiu smiling and not paying attention, so he didn't say anything.
After a while, Ouyang Yan got a few more rare curios and invited Su Shi and Su Zhe to look at them. After the two left, Ouyang Xiu suddenly said to Zhang Yue: "My old friend Mei Gong (Mei Yaochen) has been in the official position for thirty years and has not been able to hold a post. I was supposed to wait until the Tang Dynasty book was completed, and I would report to the emperor again. How could I expect that after the book was completed? It would be a pity to die after contracting the epidemic."
"When I tried to make the imperial edict, there was a decree from the Holy One, like Ouyang Xiu. Where could I get it? So I ordered the imperial edict to be made without trying. At that time, I said in the court that in the hundreds of years since the country was founded, there were only three people who had ordered the imperial edict to be made without trying. Chen Xiyuan (Chen Yaozuo), Yang Danian (Yang Yi), and now I am with them."
"I know that not long after the imperial edict was issued, he was demoted to Chuzhou, and many officials in the court did not say anything. I think it is because of the taboos of officials in the court. If I had known this, why would I have regretted it in the first place?"
After Zhang Yue heard this, he realized what a flying person Ouyang Xiu was back then. It was really awesome to make imperial edicts without trying. Forget about being awesome, Ouyang Xiu even boasted about it in the court. He was praised together with Chen Yaozuo and Yang Yi. Now that I have been demoted to Chuzhou, I regret it.
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you uncle for your teaching. My nephew will remember it."
Ouyang Xiu said with a smile: "It may not be a good thing to succeed too early at a young age. A dignified political career is much more important than a post in the library. Mr. Han is the prime minister, and his heart is like a mirror. He will not make mistakes even if he is not aware of anything."
"When you first enter the officialdom, you should learn from them as ministers. Don't easily think that someone is nothing more than this. Wang Jiefu doesn't like Han Gong seeking power and expropriating power. When I was in the Privy Council, like Privy Zeng, I also criticized Han Gong, but Fu Gong At that time, the country was cautious and difficult to make decisions, and it was difficult to make decisions for a long time. It was a disease of worrying about everything, and it was not easy for a man like Han Gong to be decisive and courageous in his work."
"What's more, since Han Gong became prime minister, all favors have been attributed to the Lord, and all punishments have been issued by Zhongshu. You can only know what the Holy Will is."
Zhang Yue suddenly understood after listening to Ouyang Xiu's analysis. His political rank is indeed much lower than that of his elders. Han Qi couldn't listen to what he said, but Ouyang Xiu could.
Zhang Yue saw that Su Shi and Su Che had not come out yet and asked: "I have one more thing to ask my uncle. I have already thanked all the examiners for the Imperial Examination, but Wang Jiefu has not come to thank him. Now Wang Jiefu hates Prime Minister Han, I don't know why. To worship or not to worship?”
After hearing Zhang Yue's words, Ouyang Xiu narrowed his eyes and said, "Jie Fu, you haven't had much contact with me recently, so I don't know how to answer you. But since you asked me, I know that if you go to see Jie Fu, it will be easy to offend Han." Mr. Xian, then there must be a reason for asking if you know it, so you can make your own decision on this matter."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, it doesn't matter whether he has asked or not, please give me a few words from the boss.
Zhang Yue was helpless.
Ouyang Xiu saw Zhang Yue's expression and asked, "Du Zhi, Prime Minister Han will first recommend you to make an exam, and then he will be expelled from the hall. I have high hopes. What are your plans?"
Zhang Yue replied seriously: "My nephew learned about it from his uncle, and it is not the private matter of Prime Minister Han!"
Ouyang Xiu was stunned when he heard this, then he smiled while stroking his beard.
A few days later, the emperor ordered Han Qi to supervise the compilation of national history when he joined Zhaowenguan University.
After Zhang Yue heard about it, he also sighed that Han Qi finally got his wish. Wang Anshi's face should be very painful at this time. So what if you try so hard to trade with him? In the end, Han Qi could not be influenced to become Zhao Wenxiang.
After Han Qi's appointment, the emperor added Zeng Gongliang, the former privy envoy, as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Ping Zhangshi, and Bachelor of Jixian Palace.
Zhang, who was formerly the counselor of political affairs, was promoted to minister of the Ministry of Industry and served as the privy envoy.
It turned out that Ouyang Xiu, deputy envoy to the privy council, was promoted to participate in political affairs.
Zhang Yue once again lamented Han Qi's skill. Zeng Gongliang, Zhang Sheng, and Ouyang Xiu all expressed their support for Han Qi's promotion to Zhaowen Prime Minister. After Han Qi was promoted to Prime Minister Zhao Wen, he also reciprocated and promoted these people to one rank.
Han Qi's method was obviously to tell the civil and military officials that if he goes with his brother, he will have meat to eat.
At the same time, Han Qi did not forget his old friend, former Zhaowen Prime Minister Fu Bi. Although Fu Bi was no longer a civil servant and Ding You was at home, the court still gave him half of his monthly salary.
However, Han Qi's kindness was rejected by Fu Bi without any dignity.
