After Zhang Yue returned home, Chen's mother served tea and boiled hot soup for bathing. Zhang Yue drank tea to soothe his stomach and then went to take a bath.
After Zhang Yue rubbed a load of old mud, he changed into clean clothes. His whole body suddenly felt refreshed, and the suffocation trapped in the palace for three days was gone.
The food at home was also ready, and Zhang Yue saw that it was all his favorite food.
Zhang Shi wanted to ask, but Zhang Yue was the first to say: "Brother, sister-in-law, I know you want to ask me what I am doing in the palace these days. Please forgive me for not being able to tell you."
Zhang Shi Yu was already prepared when he heard this and said: "Third brother (uncle) is a measured person. We just eat and eat without asking."
Everyone chatted for a while, and Zhang Yue and Qi Niang returned indoors after dinner.
Zhang Yueping retreated from Mother Chen and the other female envoys, then took Qi Niang's hand and said, "Madam, there are no outsiders here. It's time for you to tell me the truth!"
Seventeenth Mother said: "I don't want to hide it from you, sir, but Zhou Dalangjun's identity is too sensitive... If you know his identity, it will be disadvantageous and you will lose the relationship between husband and student."
"Who is he?"
Seventeenth Mother said: "He is Zhao Zhongzhen, the eldest son of the Thirteenth Regiment of Prince Pu's Mansion."
Zhang Yue said in surprise: "It's the clan! You also know that as a civil servant, I can't make friends with the clan easily. If I report it to the Imperial City Secretary and His Majesty, then I...wait for the Thirteenth Regiment, could this be the adopted son of an official?" "
Seventeenth Mother nodded and said: "Exactly."
Zhang Yue immediately figured out the situation. The thirteenth regiment coach was Zhao Zongshi. He was the thirteenth son of King Pu. He was now the Yuezhou regiment coach. At the same time, wasn't this man the later Emperor Yingzong?
Wait, the eldest son of Emperor Yingzong, isn’t that Emperor Shenzong?
Zhang Yue wondered why he was so lucky to have accepted the future Emperor Shenzong as his student?
Seeing Zhang Yue's uncertain expression, Seventeenth Mother said: "I know that if the officials knew his identity, they would not accept him as a disciple, but they are all here. If you turn them away, you will not offend them for nothing. Wan. If these thirteen regiments train to dominate the world in the future, then this..."
Zhang Yue said with relief: "Yes, yes, so my wife only needs the title of a gentleman, so it's not too far or too close."
Seventeen Niang said: "Yes, I think so too, Guanren, but I have another idea. Now he is not a prince. If one day, he really ascends the throne, then Guanren, as his teacher, will It’s not beautiful. When a king and his ministers are together, they are kings and ministers. If they are teachers, it’s complicated. For ordinary emperors, it’s okay, but for an emperor like the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, how can he allow his current ministers to be his former teachers?”
Zhang Yue said: "Not bad, not bad."
The Seventeenth Mother is right. Training the emperor is fun, but what happens after the training? Have you read Qin Qin Ji? What did Qin Shihuang do to Xiang Shaolong?
Although judging from Emperor Shenzong's respectful respect for Wang Anshi in history, this risk does not seem to be big, but it is better not to take the risk easily.
Zhang Yue said: "Fortunately, my wife has thought carefully for me. Then I will call him Mr. Zhou Dalang from now on, but why does he want to become my disciple? This Wu Langzhong actually lied for him."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "Officer, I don't know about this, but now that you are a Jingyan official, I am a little worried. I am afraid that you will be involved in the matter of establishing a prince."
Zhang Yue said: "My lady is right. I think becoming a disciple is the purpose of the Thirteenth Regiment Training, and coming to report today is a sign of gratitude."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "That is indeed what I mean. From now on, the officials should be more distant from Mr. Zhou Dalang. We should not get involved in the affairs of the palace."
"Don't worry, madam, I don't have to worry about it. Now that I'm serving at the Sutra Banquet, I can't teach calligraphy very often, so I just declined this job."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "If the official pushes back now, doesn't it seem that I am suspicious?"
"What does that lady mean?"
Seventeen Niang said: "In this case, the play will continue to be performed. The officials can just say that they are busy and let Xi'er teach. After all, Xi'er was also taught by Mr. Boyi. Not only can he write well, but he also looks like a child. I have a good rapport with Mr. Zhou Dalang."
Zhang Yue was overjoyed that Zhang Qiu actually fell in love with the future emperor. It seems that our Zhang family will prosper together.
Zhang Yue said: "Since it's a child's matter, just let them go. I think Xi'er is very lucky. If he were an official, his career would be much smoother than mine and his second uncle's."
While Zhang Yue and Qi Niang were talking, they heard a knock on the door. Mother Chen came in and said, "I would like to inform Master Lang and his mother, Mr. Han's residence has sent carriages and horses to invite Master Lang to come over overnight." ."
Why did Han Qi send a carriage to let him visit the mansion overnight?
"Officer, it's so late..." Seventeenth Mother said with concern.
Zhang Yue didn't come back for several days, but today he returned to Shiqiu Niang, who felt so reluctant to let him go.
Zhang Yue said: "Since Mr. Han released me from the palace today, I have no other intentions. Madam, you don't have to wait for me. Just go to bed first. I will go and come back."
Seventeenth Mother reluctantly nodded and said calmly: "My lord, I will change your clothes."
Zhang Yue nodded, and after the Seventeenth Mother changed into her official robe, she said, "Madam, I will go and come back. Don't worry."
After saying this, Zhang Yue walked out of the house and saw a carriage with a lantern with Korean characters parked in front of Zhang's house.
An official from the Han Mansion was waiting in front of the door and greeted him with a smile: "Sister Zhang, please come to the car!"
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Why did Mr. Han suddenly invite me? Isn't it already night?"
The official said with a smile: "My husband calls the bachelor to discuss important matters. As for whether it is too late, my husband is busy with state affairs and takes care of everything, so it is not too late. What's the problem with the bachelor?"
Zhang Yue said: "You are really good at talking, so I will go with you."
Immediately, the two of them took a carriage and headed to Han Qi's residence in Xuanhuafang.
Zhang Yue had an unimpeded journey until he reached Han Qi's study.
But when he saw Han Qi reading official documents under the lamp, he put down the pen in his hand after seeing Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "It's so late to give in, so it doesn't disturb the family."
Zhang Yue saluted and said, "My husband and I discuss important matters with each other, and my family can understand."
"That's good."
Han Qi laughed.
It seems that when they met in the private residence, Han Qi was not as straight-faced as usual in the political hall, but was more easy-going. At this time, Zhang Yue never saw it.
"Sit down!"
"Thank you sir."
Han Qi also sat on the chair and said: "It's already late at night, so I won't beat around the bush. Can you treat Du Zhi as a confidant and say a few words from the bottom of your heart?"
Zhang Yue said: "Please give me your orders, sir."
Han Qi licked his beard and said, "Do you know, Academician Zhang, why the officials appointed you to serve at the Sutra Banquet this time?"
"I don't know, I would like to ask you to inform me."
Han Qi said: "You may have guessed that nowadays, there are all old people inside and outside the palace, and most officials cannot trust you. But you are the only one who is the number one scholar appointed by the officials, and you are from a poor family, so the officials made an exception and chose them from among the junior ministers and low-ranking officials. When you enter the palace, you will have a trustworthy minister by your side when facing sudden changes."
Of course Zhang Yue understands.
Why do many emperors like to promote young people with no background and foundation to their side when they are old? Zhang Yue thought about Wu Zetian using his face to check the old minister.
However, the more favor you receive now, it will not be a good thing for the new king to take the throne in the future.
Zhang Yue said hurriedly: "Although I am a close relative of His Majesty, I still respect the dignity of the Prime Minister."
Han Qi said: "That's not what I meant to save you, whatever, then do you know where your responsibilities lie?"
"It's about coping with sudden changes."
Han Qi said appreciatively: "That's right. Officials now need to have trustworthy people around them to deal with sudden changes. What you said in Yiying Pavilion today, the chamberlain reported to the officials, and the officials praised you for your decisive opinions. And he is loyal and loyal."
Zhang Yue was overjoyed when he heard this, but then his joy faded away. It doesn't matter if he is appreciated again, after all, the time of the official family is running out.
Han Qi said: "Now the throne in the imperial court is uncertain, the East Palace is empty, and state affairs are subject to change. You should know that according to folk rumors, when Taizu died, he was clearly declared to be the King of Qin, but it was Emperor Taizong who finally arrived, so there have been rumors. Continuously. But that’s all, I’m most afraid that someone will take the opportunity to seize power and cause chaos.”
"For example, we all have done a roll call at the Donghua Gate. As civil servants, we are usually superior to others, and we treat military ministers like lackeys. If there is a sudden change, a soldier with a gun can scold and insult you in front of you."
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty is right, so the imperial court set up a Privy Council to control military power."
Han Qi said: "Don't put too much hope in the Privy Council. Otherwise, civil servants have been in charge of the Privy Council since the Later Liang Dynasty. How could there still be people wearing yellow robes? When the official family was seriously ill, did Wang Su, the prefect of Kaifeng, report that Yuhou, the capital of the Forbidden Army, wanted to rebel?"
Zhang Yue said: "I have heard about this matter. At that time, Prime Minister Wen asked Xu Huaide, the commanding officer in front of the palace, to inquire. Fortunately, Prime Minister Wen was there to stabilize the overall situation and resolve the crisis."
Han Qi laughed when he heard this and said: "What stabilizes the overall situation? It's just pretending not to know anything, keeping things quiet, and beheading the people who came to tell the news, and not pursuing them afterwards. Fortunately, the official has recovered from his illness, otherwise I'm afraid he will change his mind."
"On weekdays, peace and prosperity are fine, but if there is a change of dynasty, even a soldier might dream of being an emperor in the middle of the night."
Zhang Yue advised: "What the Prime Minister said is very true, but when encountering this matter, we still need to work together. As long as the two governments can work together and unite the ministers, we will not be afraid of any trouble."
Han Qi laughed suddenly when he heard this. Zhang Yue was shocked and didn't know what he meant, so he had to stand with his head bowed.
Han Qi said: "Zhang Duzhi, Zhang Duzhi, what did you really say to me today?"
"I don't understand, I don't know what your husband means?"
Han Qi said in a deep voice: "Du Zhi, are you trying to persuade me to delegate authority? It seems like what I expected before."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, really don't be clever in front of big people. He tried to stay calm and said: "No, Mr. Han misunderstood. I didn't mean this."
Han Qi smiled and said: "You don't have to hide it from me. I know that I have aroused the hatred of many people for seeking power and demonstrating for the Queen. Isn't that why Wang Jiefu is against me? You must have this idea too, but it doesn't matter if you don't understand. , you will know when you sit in my seat in the future."
Zhang Yue's thoughts moved when he heard this.
But Han Qi said seriously: "You asked me to delegate power, but when the country is in turmoil, you shirk responsibility and avoid things because you are worried about being at the forefront. If a group of people with evil intentions take the opportunity to get their hands on power, it will be a misfortune for the country. How can I do this? Giving up your power to others because of mere ridicule?"
