In Yanhe Hall.
When Zhang Yue spoke out, the officials were unexpected.
Wang Gui, as the chief minister, also did not expect that Zhang Yue, as the minister of Tianzhang Pavilion, could speak freely at the sutra banquet, but only responded to the ministers' discussions, and was not qualified to participate in the discussion.
Of course, after the discussion, it is okay for the officials to ask Zhang Yue.
But don’t say anything during the discussion... What is your status now? What kind of official position? What qualifications do you have now to discuss national affairs in front of the imperial court with officials of Hanlin bachelor's degree, dual system, and bachelor's degree or above?
To put it bluntly, you are here to learn how to handle national affairs, not to discuss them.
Just like Wang Anshi, no matter how arrogant Sima Guang was, he only gave advice and did not dare to make decisions on national affairs for the officials. The power to make decisions belongs to the emperor. If a minister dares to give the emperor a decision, then he is a powerful minister.
Zhang Yue was also not qualified to speak, but Zhang Yue spoke up. What does he rely on? Is that the official favor? These people are Yukiomi!
Some ministers with low official positions, relying on the emperor's power, dared to criticize the prime minister in person.
This is a rebellious minister and traitor, and everyone can punish him!
And if Zhang Yue says it's inappropriate now, whose fault is it?
Is it Wang Anshi's fault, Sima Guang's fault, or Wang Gui's fault?
No matter whose fault it was, it was Zhang Yue's fault. He dared to rely on the emperor's power in front of the emperor and accuse Hanlin scholars. The civil and military officials of the whole court could punish him. A lucky minister cannot escape the name.
As Zhang Yue's teacher, Wang Gui could not protect him at this moment. Instead, he said: "Zhang Yue, do you know what you are talking about? Hurry up and leave."
Wang Gui hoped that Zhang Yue was temporarily confused at this moment, so that he could still have a chance to make amends.
Zhang Yue glanced at Wang Gui. After all, the other party was his master and could not be violated.
Zhang Yue hesitated to speak and had to retreat.
Wang Anshi and Sima Guang both glanced at Zhang Yue and said nothing. They were all thinking about the same question at the moment, which was whether Zhang Yue was going to speak just now, whether he was helping the other party or himself.
"Qing Zhang, what's wrong?"
Unexpectedly, the official opened his mouth.
His face was solemn. He knew that Zhang Yue was capable and would not miss the target at this time, so he decided to give Zhang Yue a chance. Of course, if Zhang Yue did not seize the opportunity this time, he would never have a second chance in the future.
Wang Gui had already retired at this time. He had just fulfilled his responsibilities as the chief Hanlin, and the next development was beyond his expectation.
Zhang Yue said at this moment: "I think your Majesty's handling was inappropriate!"
What?
Wang Gui looked at Zhang Yue repeatedly and thought to himself, is the other person crazy?
Accusing the emperor?
The official was familiar with Zhang Yue and did not believe that he would accuse him, so he asked in a good-tempered manner: "What is Zhang Qing saying? I agree with Sima Guang's words, but do I not allow the prime minister to resign?"
Everyone can see that this is a seemingly inconsistent approach by the officials, but it has already become a trend.
I agree that Sima Guang gave Sima Guang face, but in fact he supported Wang Anshi.
Zhang Yue said: "That's right. If what Sima Guang said is right, then the Prime Minister should be allowed to resign. If the Prime Minister is not allowed to resign, then what Sima Guang just said is wrong."
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After a pause, Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, I thought that the dispute between Sima Guang and Wang Anshi just now seems to be about quitting salary, but in fact it is a fight for state affairs."
"The saying that the people do not add wealth and the world is sufficient reminds me of the original method of Sang Hongyang. However, although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty used Sang Hongyang's method to replenish the national treasury, it was indeed full of disadvantages. Later, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty implemented Huo Guang's method. Restore the virtuous government at the end of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, govern the country with care for the people, take mulberry and sheep as the law, and make the country rich and strong with the military."
"After that, Huo Guang and Sang Hongyang fought. The two sides discussed the issue of salt and iron. They selected virtuous literary people and court officials to discuss whether to abolish the salt and iron state monopoly."
"In the past, virtuous literary men were now debating in the court, and they all opposed the monopoly of salt and iron. They said they were competing for the interests of the people. In the end, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty compromised and said that our Han family system is used by both kings and hegemons."
"I am Sima Guang. Wang Anshi's words are all reasonable, but I am stupid and cannot distinguish them. But I believe that the more I argue, the clearer the truth will be. I ask your majesty to follow the original proposal of salt and iron, establish two systems, and even wait for the ministers to be controlled. Discuss, and finally brainstorm and come up with a middle-of-the-road idea!”
The official thought for a moment after hearing Zhang Yue's words. Originally, this dispute was just a discussion within the bachelor's college, but Zhang Yue expanded it to include the two systems, and even the discussion among all officials above the system.
Before the officials understood what Zhang Yue meant, Sima Guang had already said: "No, Your Majesty, there is no debate on this matter, let alone the discussion of salt and iron. Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, Huo Guang's case has already been concluded in the history books, so this is still useful Sir, do you want to say more?"
"Once there is a debate, there is a fallacy in taking the wrong as the right!"
Wang Anshi said nothing.
Wang Gui on the side remained silent.
After reading Sima Guang's statement, the officials already understood Zhang Yue's original intention of expanding the discussion.
For example, what Sima Guang said is indeed Gang Chang, which is the royal way that Confucianism has always insisted on. This is like a mathematical axiom, such as there is a straight line between two points, and does not require the process of calculation and proof.
However, discussing Wang Anshi's opinions is a process of demonstrating justice, so the implication is that Sima Guang's opinions do not seem to be completely correct.
As long as the discussion is expanded, some opinions that are beneficial to the officials and Wang Anshi's measures will inevitably be adopted.
Therefore, Sima Guang was firmly opposed.
At this moment, Zhang Yue seemed to be not taking sides, but in fact he was secretly taking sides. He did not stand for Wang Anshi, but for the officials and the future reformists.
But in Sima Guang's eyes, perhaps he was already on Wang Anshi's side.
The Yanhe Palace debate was an important event in the history of the Song Dynasty, but people at the time did not realize it and thought it was an understatement. But later people always look at it like this, as if you heard about an inconspicuous decision, but it deeply affected the course of history.
But now Zhang Yue is following this process and expanding the matter a little more.
In this way, it is not only a brush of one's own existence, but also an initiative to advance the historical process. From now on, whenever others mention this debate, Zhang Yue will be a name that cannot be avoided.
Neither those who support the reform nor those who oppose it can ignore his existence.
Zhang Yue is not someone who doesn't take things too seriously. He can just be low-key in life, but he must be high-profile in doing things!
The official thought for a while, and after a few beats of Sima Guang, he figured out why Zhang Yue took the risk and stood up to speak.
At this moment, the officials finally understood what Zhang Yue meant. The current debate was the time to promote his idea of being a promising king to the court. It would be a pity to let it go so easily.
The official's eyes were bright at this moment, and he said: "What Zhang Qing said makes sense, but I just couldn't distinguish it clearly. Since the two Hanlin bachelors have different opinions, and the two Qing family members are both well-educated Confucian scholars, how can I be hasty? make decision."
"In this case, this matter will be left to officials above the system for discussion!"
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