In the Zhang Mansion, Cao Qiao arrived.
Cao Qiao was one of the few relatives Zhang Yue kept in contact with. Cao Qiao is different from Gao Zunyu. This person is very measured in what he says and does and knows his position.
Cao Qiao said to Zhang Yue: "Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager has admired you for a long time. I don't know why she resigned as a bachelor? Did she disappoint the two empress dowagers and the officials?"
Zhang Yue said: "Zhang's knowledge, talent, qualifications and age are not enough. How dare he be ranked alongside other bachelors?"
Cao Qiao said: "When Duzhi said this, he no longer regarded me as one of his own."
Zhang Yue smiled apologetically.
Cao Qiao said: "Xiangong Wang is dedicated to the country, the world, and the country, but he is stubborn and does not listen to others. He is in the position now just to cater to the wishes of the officials."
"In fact, in my opinion, the reforms are either urgent or slow. The world should change, but not drastically. Only those short-sighted people like to go to war when good things happen. In fact, there are too many suffering people. If you govern a big country, Cook some fresh food."
Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes.
Zhang Yue seemed to be deeply moved when he heard this about Cao Qiao. Zhang Yue said: "My uncle's words are deeply in my heart. The most important thing for politicians is to proceed step by step. They should work hard and achieve results over a long period of time. They must not act too hastily. However..."
Cao Qiao could hardly help but clapped her legs and applauded after hearing Zhang Yue's first sentence, but Tingran frowned.
Zhang Yue suddenly changed the topic: "However... overcorrection. At first glance, this word means that the correction is too much, but it is not true. The word "overcorrection" comes from Lu Fan in the Spring and Autumn Period. Confucius wrote the Spring and Autumn Period and criticized it with small words and great righteousness, because many people in the world do not know how to do evil. , so I wrote a series of books in order to correct the past life and correct it. If the corrector fails to correct it, it cannot be straightened!"
What Zhang Yue means is that Dong Zhongshu said in the original meaning of Chunqiu Fanlu that overcorrection must be excessive, which is correct.
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But people after Dong Zhongshu often regarded overcorrection as wrong.
Cao Qiao smiled slightly after hearing this and said that what Du said was absolutely true.
After Cao Qiao finished speaking, she never talked about political affairs again.
After Cao Qiao left, Zhang Zhi asked: "Third uncle, since you resigned as bachelor, what is the purpose of uncle Cao Guo's two visits here?"
Zhang Yue said to Zhang Zhi: "Uncle Cao Guo actually wants to test whether Han Zihua and I intend to replace Wang Jiefu?"
Zhang Zhi suddenly said: "That's it."
Zhang Yue said: "Now that the officials are in power, this reform has already begun. Then there will be no turning back for a while. It will happen again in the Qingli year after Fan Wenzhenggong resigned as prime minister and the new law was discontinued."
"Msangong Wang will probably still want a prime minister who advocates reform. If Lu Huiqing is the prime minister, Zeng Bu may not be able to agree. Therefore, between Xianggong Wang and Xianggong Han, Xianggong Han and I, who have relatively mild political views, are more appreciated by the two queen mothers. ."
Zhang Zhi suddenly said: "My uncle is here today to convey the wishes of the two empresses. In fact, there have been rumors in the palace that my third uncle is highly appreciated by the two empresses."
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Actually, Bachelor Sima in Luoyang has also seen this."
Zhang Zhi was overjoyed by Sima Guang. Both the queen mothers admired Zhang Yue so much, not to mention the emperor's appreciation.
Zhang Zhi asked: "Then Third Uncle has promised Uncle Guo?"
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Ah Xi, can you get it if you ask for it?"
Zhang Zhi asked again: "Then the third uncle refused?"
Zhang Yue shook his head and said, "Not yet."
This is what Zhang Yue meant when he answered Cao Qiao with over-the-top words.
Many of Wang Anshi's reforms were quite radical, but the problem is that overcorrection must be overcorrected.
Zhang Zhi said: "Third Uncle, given the current situation of the country, it is necessary to administer a few strong medicines, and then use mild medicine to supplement it. But strong medicines will definitely harm the body. Does Third Uncle mean that although he does not agree with Wang Jiefu's methods of reform, but Does he have to do this?"
Zhang Yue said happily: "Zizheng's outlook on things has improved a lot compared to before."
Zhang Zhixin said: "Sister Sima, Uncle Cao Guo supports Han Xianggong, and he may not have the intention in his heart that he can fight with Wang Anshi. If Han Xianggong and the third uncle can replace Wang Xianggong, your political views will be milder than Wang Xianggong. Under the premise that the emperor is determined to change the law, it is barely acceptable."
"Or it's a lose-lose situation."
Zhang Zhi had vaguely heard that Han Jiang had the idea of stepping in to clean up the mess after Wang Anshi couldn't stand it anymore.
Zhang Zhi couldn't help but have a hard time guessing Zhang Yue's thoughts. He actually neither accepted Cao Qiao's solicitation nor refused, what was his intention.
The next day, Cao Qiao came to visit Zhang Yue again.
This time the two talked for a long time.
Zhang Zhi was waiting outside. At this time, Cai Que and Huang Lu came to Zhang's house together.
Cai Que smiled when he learned that Cao You came to visit.
Huang Lu said: "I heard that the empress dowagers of the two palaces are opposed to the reform, and the officials seem to be wavering on the reform now."
Cai Que said: "Yes, there is another matter that was discussed in the temple yesterday. The officials mentioned the exemption of service fees for the fifth-class households in Zhejiang."
Huang Lu said: "I remember that when Han Xianggong was in Xuanfu in Shaanxi, he fell out with Wang Xianggong because he exempted the fourth and fifth-class households from paying for service."
Cai Quedao: "What Anzhong said is right."
"If Mr. Han can recover, he can be replaced!"
Everyone thought that in order to let Wang Shao ascend to the throne, Wang Anshi dismissed Zhang Yue's official position as military envoy. Although he gave him the position of Hanlin bachelor as compensation, was this what Zhang Yue wanted in the first place?
At this time, if Zhang Yue helps Han Jiang stab Wang Anshi, it will not only be of great benefit to his future, but also vent his hatred. The pleasure of revenge is refreshing just thinking about it.
"What did he think of saving it?"
Zhang Zhi said: "Third uncle didn't say anything. But yesterday he said good things about the reform in front of Uncle Cao Guo."
Cai Que waved his hand and said: "Say good words at this time does not necessarily mean opposition. We need to plan carefully!"
Zhang Zhi looked at Cai Que and thought, after Zhang Yue resigned from the Hanlin Academy that day, Cai Que became angry and stopped coming.
However, after Tang Jian impeached Wang Anshi, Cai Que came to visit again. He also asked Zhang Zhi insinuatingly, wondering whether it was Han Jiang, Wen Yanbo or Zhang Yue who instigated Tang Jian's impeachment of Wang Anshi.
At this time, someone reported: "The palace sent someone to ask the master to come to your door!"
Cai Que, Zhang Zhi, and Huang Lu all looked at each other.
The other party said: "This person didn't drink tea after he sat down. He kept urging me that he wanted to see the master. He looked very anxious."
Huang Lu said: "Why don't you throw me out if you see me?"
Cai Que stopped him and said, "Blast out? That's a disciple of the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Zhang Zhi thought that this matter still needs to be decided by Zhang Yue. How can Huang Lu and Cai Que be allowed to advocate?
Zhang Zhi said: "I'll ask Third Uncle what he means."
After saying this, Zhang Zhi went inside. After a while, Zhang Zhi went out and faced Cai Que. Huang Lu said, "Third uncle said he wouldn't go see him, so he said he was so sick that he couldn't walk yesterday and couldn't come to visit!"
Huang Lu clapped his hands and said, "That's right, I'm going back now."
"Wait a minute!" Cai Que said.
Huang Lu said dissatisfied: "Zhi Zheng, what do you have to say?"
Cai Que then walked over to his servants and ordered: "You leave this man behind and starve him intentionally. When Uncle Guo goes out, arrange for him to leave the house! Let them meet in one place!"
