Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu and others exited the Qingju Hall, followed by Zhang Yue.
At this time, Han Qi stood still, turned sideways and said to Zhang Yueyan: "Du Zhi, you did a good job sending me this time. You have made a great contribution."
Ouyang Xiu praised: "Yes, this achievement is not even inferior to your original proposal with Bachelor Sima to establish a heir apparent."
Zhang Yue heard this and thought to himself, what do you mean?
By the way, building a reserve means that there is no clear card yet. Although everyone knows the emperor's trump card, "Zhao Zongshi", no one will say anything about it.
After the establishment of the throne, the emperor showed his cards and played "Zhao Zongshi". Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu and others immediately praised the emperor for his good vision and that he was the one.
But at this time, Zhao Zongshi backed down, and there were many people who could replace Zhao Zongshi. For example, Zhao Zonge, the Duke of Guo State, and Zhao Conggu, both of whom had the chance to replace him.
If the emperor changes the candidate for the crown prince at this time, then Han Qi and the others will be embarrassed, and there is no reason to return to what they said. At this time, they can only bite the bullet and protect Zhao Zongshi.
The replacement of the crown prince was not very important to the emperor, but to the prime ministers, it was a big deal.
Hearing what Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu said, Zhang Yue was of course not ignorant of propriety, but said: "This is all the official's kindness. The princes were moved by their sincerity. The lower officials just used their kindness to go away. There is no merit."
When Zhang Yue said this, Han Qi and others nodded approvingly.
He is a man who knows how to advance and retreat!
Seeing that the conversation was almost finished, Zhang Yue took the opportunity to leave without staying any longer, and even made several of his husband look at him with a high regard.
Han Qi said to his left and right: "Previously, Lu Xianke (Lü Jie), the magistrate of Jiangzhou, spied on the affairs of the court. He went up to see the wind alone without us and advised the officials to establish a heir. Although the officials later handed over Lu Jie's memorial. I gave it to Zhongshu, but compared with Sima Junshi and Zhang Duzhi, there is a huge difference."
Seeing Han Qi's stern expression, Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu did not dare to speak.
Lu Keisu was not on good terms with Han Qi, so he bypassed Han Qi in his memorial to discuss the establishment of the throne. Although the officials handed over his memorial to Han Qi, this person could be regarded as having made a contribution to the establishment of the throne. However, the more Sima Guangzhang could follow the process, first reporting to Zhongshu, and then persuading Chushi to be established, this was really commendable in the eyes of several prime ministers.
August.
The emperor built a residence for the prince in the west side of the palace's incense and medicine storehouse.
Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao entered the palace. Before leaving, Zhao Zongshi said to the clan brothers, guard my house carefully. I will come back when the emperor has an heir.
Zhao Zongshi and his wife only had more than thirty people accompanying them, and their luggage was as simple as that of a poor scholar. The only thing that stood out was a few books in the kitchen. All the officials praised the prince for being really frugal and good at Confucianism.
Later, Zhao Zongshi resigned from the post of Taishan Defense Envoy and changed his name to Zhao Shu.
At that time, Zhongshu selected a name for Zhao Zongshi and gave it to the officials. A total of ten characters were drafted next to the word "日", and the officials chose the last one.
The word "shu" also represents the official's entire affection for the prince. Immediately, the prince was granted the title of Defense Envoy of Qizhou and the title of Duke of Julu County.
All this must be done before the Mingtang Ceremony in September.
As a ceremonial officer, Zhang Yue not only participated in the entire Mingtang ceremony, but also stood very close to each other. Even the host, waiters, etc. were not as close as him. After all, during the Mingtang ceremony, Zhang Yue, as the etiquette officer, also regulated and corrected the etiquette, and sometimes even consulted with the prime minister on etiquette matters.
For example, when the song was changed to zhao, the officials asked Chen Jian, Lu Xiaqing, Zhang Yue and others to pay homage to the officials, and they explained.
Zhang Yue saw that the officials at the Mingtang ceremony seemed to be in high spirits and looked much better because they had something to rely on.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but secretly feel happy for the officials. There were too few officials with such no pretensions, generosity and kindness among the thousands of years of emperors. The only one who can compare with it is Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty.
As for the prince Zhao Shu, he stood far away.
After the grand ceremony in the Mingtang, the officials gave letters of pardon to the officials inside and outside the ceremony to increase their favor.
In addition to the affairs of the Liyuan, Zhang Yue also held the Sutra Banquet.
When they learned that the official family and the prince were coming to the feast, the officials were in high spirits and looked forward to it. The official family attaches great importance to the education of the prince. As soon as Zhao Shu was confirmed as the prince, the official family asked Li Shou, a doctor from the Si Feng family, to be the accompaniment to the prince's throne, and Wang Lie, the accompanist of the Zongzong Temple, to be the abbreviator for the prince's throne.
When Li Shou was appointed as the companion, the ministers had some objections because Li Shou was from the south. In such an important position as the prince's companion, it is better to be from the north.
However, the officials did not follow suit. Not only did they entrust the two men to teach Zhao Shu's knowledge, they also taught it themselves.
For example, at the sutra banquet, the officials always brought Zhao Shu to attend, not only to teach him knowledge, but also to introduce the officials to him.
Today it was finally Zhang Yue’s turn to speak.
Zhang Yue revised the Taixue lecture he had given before and presented it to the officials.
After reading the speech, the official handed it to the prince Zhao Shu (Zhao Zongshi) who was sitting next to him: "Although Zhang Qing is young, he is a famous Confucian official. I have heard of his etheric theory of 'dividing saints from foreign kings' to cultivate one's moral character. He is an inner sage, he regulates his family, governs the country and brings peace to the world, and he is an outer king. He is an inner sage first and then an outer king.”
Zhao Shu said: "Reporting to my father, the theory of inner sage and outer king seems to be inherited from Huan Ding's theory of Mingti and Dayong. Can we say that inner sage is Mingti and outer king is Dayong?"
The officials nodded in approval upon hearing this.
Zhang Yue said to the official: "The prince is really wise and wise, that's what he means. Honesty and sincerity are the principles of Ming Dynasty, and governing the country in order is the way of a foreign king."
The officials were very happy to see that Zhao Shu had understood Zhang Yue's praise. The officials said to Zhao Shu: "What Zhang Qing has learned in his heart can be used to learn the truth. Not only the officials, but also the descendants of the clan will benefit from hearing it."
Zhang Yue said quickly: "I am ashamed."
Zhang Yue raised his head and saw the official looking at him with a smile, his eyes showing gentle encouragement.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but be moved by the officials' trust in him.
After the banquet was over, Zhang Yue stood up and left.
The official said to Zhao Shu: "I wish I could take some more time off to teach you how to govern the country step by step, but you have to figure it out on your own in the future."
"I am not a good official, far inferior to Taizong and Zhenzong, but I still have some knowledge of people. Over the years, I have personally participated in the imperial examinations and selected many people. Zhang Yue and Su Shi are both talented people. In particular, if Zhang Yue has been trained and loyal enough to become a prime minister, I can't use it anymore and leave it to you... But no matter how loyal the civil servants are, their loyalty is to the seat under the emperor, not to the emperor. People, you have to remember.”
Zhao Shu couldn't help but said, "I remember it."
The official said: "I hope I can help you get on the horse and lead you for a while until you are strong enough to gallop around."
After the official finished speaking, he looked into the distance and murmured to himself: "What unfulfilled wishes do I have?"
It's the end of the year.
The eldest daughter of the official family, Princess Fukang, remarried to the consort Li Wei. Princess Fukang was granted the title of Princess of Qi State. Li Wei was appointed as the Observer of Anzhou and regained the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Consort.
The officials forced themselves to go to Longtu Pavilion and Tianzhang Pavilion, and summoned the assistant ministers, close attendants, deputy envoys of the third division, Taiwan admonishers, princes, royal family members, princes-in-law, chief military officers and other ministers to view the ancestral imperial letter. .
The monarch and his ministers can be said to be enjoying themselves harmoniously.
The official went to Baowen Pavilion again and wrote a Fei Bai Shu that he was proud of and gave it to his attendants. Then he went to the pavilion and wrote poems with Han Qi and other assistant ministers, and finally had a banquet in the Jade Hall.
At the end of the year, I will meet with the ministers and the prince again in Tianzhang Pavilion to view the royal objects of my ancestors.
Zhang Yue happened to be accompanied by Shizhi that day, but when he saw that the officials were very happy, he raised his glass and said to all the ministers: "The world has been quiet for a long time. Today's joy is shared by me and all your ministers. You should drink with me." "
All the ministers raised their glasses and drank with the officials.
Then the palace maid brought out forbidden flowers, golden plates, fragrant medicines, etc. and gave them to the ministers.
How could Zhang Yue miss such a grand banquet? It was the first time for Zhang Yue to attend such a great banquet. He couldn't help but feast on it, but when he saw a piece of pastry, he thought that Qi Niang liked it, so he wrapped it in a handkerchief and hid it in his sleeve to take it home.
Zhang Yue turned his head to take a look, but accidentally met the eyes of the prince Zhao Shu, who happened to see him.
Zhang Yue felt a little embarrassed and immediately raised his cup in toast.
Zhao Shu also held a cup to toast Zhang Yue, but his face looked a bit depressed. At this moment, seeing all the ministers toasting to the officials, he was somewhat left out.
Zhang Yue felt very lonely when he saw another person in the corner. This person was Wang Anshi. After he returned Su Che's title to himself, Han Qi felt that Wang Anshi had made a mistake in being in Sherenyuan, so he asked him to inspect the prison in Beijing as a Zhizhigao.
Even if Han Qi asked Wang Anshi to find something, he wouldn't spare you the errands in Sherenyuan. Just stop causing trouble for him.
Han Qi's move can be described as tolerant and generous to Wang Anshi, and he can be said to be the prime minister's heart. But Wang Anshi was incompatible with officialdom for some reason.
At that time, a young man snatched a quail from a friend. As a result, the boy was kicked to death when his friend chased him. The Kaifeng Mansion wanted to make this friend pay with his life, but Wang Anshi thought it was wrong after reading the file. This friend was acting in legitimate defense and could not make the other party pay with his life.
This incident led to a legal battle between Wang Anshi and the Kaifeng Prefecture. In the end, the Court of Justice and Dali Temple jointly ruled that the Kaifeng Prefecture was right to conclude the case and Wang Anshi was wrong.
Han Qi used Zhongshu to judge Wang Anshi and acquit him (without punishment).
According to the rules, Wang Anshi wanted to go to the palace gate to express his gratitude, but Wang Anshi said, "I am not guilty and refuse to come here to express my gratitude."
This stirred up a hornet's nest. The Yushitai and Hemen kept urging Wang Anshi to go to the palace gate to express gratitude, but Wang Anshi refused to go. In the end, Wang Anshi was impeached by Taiwanese remonstrances, but Han Qi still let Wang Anshi go without punishment, but did not dare to let him be responsible for inspecting prisons in Beijing.
At this moment, on the stage, I saw the official summoning Han Qi to the imperial palace and giving him a bottle of fine wine. Han Qi drank the wine in one gulp. The official and Han Qi sat across from each other and laughed and chatted like old friends, as if they had met for the first time in the fifth year of Tiansheng's reign when Han Qi passed the imperial examination.
All the ministers were very happy to see the harmonious scene between the emperor and the prime ministers.
Zhang Yue looked at Wang Anshi again, but saw that his face darkened when he saw this scene. Everyone was drinking, but he didn't drink.
Also unique is his good friend. The emperor gave him flowers, and all the ministers wore flowers on their official hats, except Sima Guang.
Zhang Yue felt emotional when he saw these two people, but he felt good when he saw the palace maid offering food to him again. He was reluctant to eat it, so he took a kerchief and wrapped it in his arms.
Many officials at today's banquet were very drunk and did not disperse until night.
This is the year, and there is no ice in Bianjing in winter.
After the spring of the eighth year of Jiayou's reign, the official fainted again at the court meeting.
