Han Jiang's return to Beijing was by no means as simple as stating the national conditions of Khitan.
Yes, Han Jiang now knows Daming Mansion and is familiar with the Khitan's border affairs, but at the cusp of this crisis, his ability to return to the court will definitely pose a threat to Jiefu's position.
Han Jiang said: "When I was in Shaanxi, I exempted the fourth and fifth-class households from the service money and the leftover money from the service exemption. It was because the people at the bottom of Shaanxi Province were too poor after many years of fighting with the Xia Kingdom, so I exempted it."
"At that time, I was the only one in the world who was exempted from the service fee, so Jiefu wrote a letter to reprimand me, and he was not polite, saying that my move was to win over the people's hearts, and it would put him in a position of great evil. "
"To be honest, I didn't think so at first, but when Jiefu said this to me, he really ignored our many years of friendship. I wrote a letter to explain but he replied coldly. After that, I used Lu Dafang and Fan Chunren as the names. Behind the scenes, Jiefu accused me of hiring people unclearly, which was really unreasonable."
Zhang Yue listened to the story of Han Jiang and Wang Anshi's falling out, and he had some similarities with himself.
Han Jiang changed the exemption law, and he changed the market transaction law, which offended Wang Anshi. In comparison, Han Jiang's changes to the exemption law made Wang Anshi even more unhappy. The two were both prime ministers at the time. In terms of the exemption law, Wang Anshi was strict and Han Jiang was lenient, which made Wang Anshi feel that the other party was really trying to win people's hearts and seemed to undermine him.
In addition, Han Jiang hired Fan Chunren and Lu Dafang as his subordinate. These two people were extremely disliked by Wang Anshi.
Fan Chunren didn't say it, because he had a father who was famous throughout the ages, so he spoke freely in the court and criticized the new law all day long.
Where is Lu Dafang? Wang Anshi scolded this person, saying that those who act in violation of benevolence and behavior are dedicated to being cunning and following in order to harm state affairs. Just like killing people in a deserted pile, those who do not change are particularly lucky.
When he cooperated with Han Jiang to attack Hengshan, Lu Dafang built a city in Huangdui Village. At that time, all the disobedient generals were killed, and a mutiny almost broke out.
Those who follow benevolence and violate the rules are dedicated to being cunning and following in order to harm national affairs. This sentence scolded Lu Dafang and Han Jiang together.
What does it mean to take benevolence and violate it?
It seems benevolent for you, Han Jiang, to waive the payment of the fourth and fifth class household servants, but it is wrong. This is the greatest unbenevolence. Instead, you are harming the people, do you understand? And Lu Dafang's special agent Guisui (Han Jiang) is the same as him.
When Han Jiang talked about this with Zhang Yue, even after so long, her hands were still shaking with anger.
At that time, Han Jiang was still Prime Minister Zhaowen, and you, Jiefu, as the second-in-command, dared to say this about yourself. If I think more and think more about the common people, I will act contrary to my benevolence.
From Wang Anshi's point of view, he only cares about whether his policies can be implemented, and no one can violate them in the slightest.
Zhang Yue expressed his understanding of Han Jiang's distress. When he was in Xiangxiang and Xuanfu, he was aloof, but now that he knows Daming Mansion, his momentum has plummeted.
It is difficult to describe in words the depression of officials being demoted and the pain of not being understood by the world.
Don't think that even if senior officials like Han Jiang take a step back, they still know the state, and falling halfway up the mountain from the clouds is enough to kill someone.
Han Jiang and Zhang Yue asked: "Duzhi, it was you and I who proposed the exemption law. At that time, you said that we could not accept the service money from the lower households. When I met with you, Your Majesty told me that you wanted to exempt the lower households in Zhejiang. Jie Fu opposed the money matter? And he praised Jie Fu for his thoughtfulness. What does this mean?"
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Zhang Yue thought for a while and said to Han Jiang: "Mr. Han, Nan Kuai was drinking with Qi Jinggong. Jinggong said that Nan Kuai was rebellious, but Nan Kuai said, I rebelled against the Ji family, but I was loyal to Lord Lu. At that time, a doctor stood up in front of him. Qi Jinggong publicly criticized Nan Kuai Dao. As a retainer, you should be loyal to your lord (Ji family), but it is a grave sin for you to please the king."
"At that time, if Qi Jinggong said that Nan Kuai was right, the officials would be uneasy. Maybe the officials also meant this!"
Nan Kuai was a retainer of the Ji family, a powerful official in the Lu state during the Spring and Autumn Period. Nan Kuai rebelled against the Ji family and failed to join the Lu monarch, and then fled to the Qi state, which is where the conversation took place.
The retainers exposed the doctor's mistakes and pledged their allegiance to the king, but as the king, Qi Jinggong could only tell the doctor that such behavior was wrong.
Han Jiang's eyes lit up and he said: "So the officials also agree to exempt the servants from paying the service fee!"
Zhang Yue said: "Yes, the officials want to use Wang Xianggong's reforms, so they are careful about everything. However, Wang Xianggong has a headstrong temper and does not listen to others, so the officials are often dissatisfied."
Han Jiang looked sharply and asked, "Does Duzhi mean that the officials want to replace Jiefu with me?"
Zhang Yue understood that Han Jiang's purpose of coming to him today was to ask this question.
Can you look at me?
If I were to be in power, would you support me?
Zhang Yue said: "I am very grateful to Mr. Han for trusting me and asking for his advice."
Han Jiang said: "Hey, Duzhi, there is no need to be polite between you and me. We have known each other for many years. You are good at planning and have the talent to govern the world. When I retire after success, I will definitely recommend you to the officials as my replacement." "
Han Jiang's words already showed his attitude.
Zhang Yue said: "Meng Han Gong thinks highly of it, and Zhang will do his best to help him. But I don't know what will happen to Lu Jifu and Zeng Zixuan when the time comes? These two people are not easy to get along with."
Han Jiang was thoughtful after hearing this.
Zhang Yue said: "Mr. Han, as far as I know, the official family has the intention of King Yi to be Prime Minister, but if Mr. Han comes to power at this time, there will be a party struggle."
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In Zhang Yue, while Han Jiang was talking, Cai Que came in a hurry.
At this time, it suddenly rained heavily, and Cai Que was soaked all over.
Seeing the other party's appearance, Zhang Zhi asked: "Why is Zhizheng like this?"
Zhang Zhi ordered his servants to bring Cai Que some dry clothes.
Cai Queze said: "Don't be anxious, how about saving it?"
"Are you talking to Mr. Han?"
"Han Gong? Which Han Gong?" Cai Que asked.
Zhang Zhi said: "It's Mr. Han Sanxiang who is really determined."
Cai Que suddenly said: "It's him! Don't talk about this, something big happened in the court, the Northwest Army was defeated..."
Zhang Zhi was surprised and said: "The army was defeated? Is it Wang Zichun?"
Cai Que nodded and said, "Yes, it was Tabaicheng that was lost."
Zhang Zhi said: "If Tabaicheng is lost, Hezhou will not be protected. Wouldn't it be a waste of all our previous efforts? The six states of Xihe, which have been conquered by tens of millions of dollars and grains in recent years, will be in danger."
Cai Que smiled slightly and said: "Now Wang Zichun is also to blame. After receiving the news of the defeat, the officials did not even eat. They hurriedly summoned the two ministers to the palace to discuss matters. I think Wang Xianggong will also suffer the consequences. fall."
"Just watch, it's time for your third uncle to make a comeback!"
Cai Que felt very happy when he said this, but when he saw Zhang Zhi looking unhappy, he asked, "Why are you like this? Are you unhappy?"
Zhang Zhi sighed: "I'm happy, but Xihe is where Third Uncle's heart is, and he will definitely be sad to lose Tabaicheng."
Cai Que sneered and said, "What kind of country and world do you still care about at this time? Did Wang Jiefu think about it when he used Prince Chun to trade with your brother?"
"Just watch, now only your third uncle can save the six states of Xihe. If you don't offer more money at this time, how can you vent your anger?"
