Living room in the inner hall. The number of participants was less than a hundred officials. In the past, when Zhang Yue first entered the waiting system, he just had the qualifications to live in the inner hall. He just followed the show and said, "I second my opinion."
If you speak rashly and make suggestions in the palace, it will feel like you are making a mistake. Therefore, in the past, the more smiles were used in daily life, the more thoughts one had, one could not express them freely on such occasions.
Zhang Yue remembered that when he was living in the inner palace once, the emperor said in the palace, "Don't tell me early if you have anything to do, or leave the court if you have nothing to do."
I am not here to listen to you and others trying to whitewash the situation. You must tell the truth. This is also what I mean when I issue decrees many times.
At that time, the emperor's eyes swept over everyone. Zhang Yue had been sentenced to a period of time in the Imperial College at that time, and he had participated in daily life many times, so he boldly spoke a few words of truth, which were intended to reflect the suffering of the people and directly hit the current affairs. The emperor listened a lot at that time. Happy.
However, after retreating from the court, Zhang Yue could see that Wang Anshi's face was very solemn. Although he was not here for him, he was not very happy either.
Later, Wu Chong talked to Zhang Yue and asked him to remain silent. It was not his turn to comment on such a major national policy. After hearing this, Zhang Yue learned a lesson and try not to speak in public places such as living in the inner hall, unless he was in a high position in the future.
This was Zhang Yue's first and only speech in the inner hall before going to Xihe. But today, when he went to the palace for the first time as a Hanlin scholar, Zhang Yue firmly stood on Wang Lian's side.
Zhang Yue saw that Wang Lian was so anxious that he looked like he was going to have a heart attack. I couldn't help but pity him for being so old, and finally being sent to negotiate with Xiao Xi, the Liao envoy.
Since he was the official's counselor and looking at him with such expectation, Wang Lian had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "I have no choice but to refuse!" Wang Lian said it with great pride, but in fact he looked like he was about to cry without tears. look.
After retreating from the court, Zhang Zhi chased Zhang Zhi out of the palace and asked Zhang Yue: "Third uncle, the negotiation with the Liao envoy was not your intention, so why did you recommend Wang Lian?" Zhang Yue smiled at Zhang Zhi and said: "You, you'd better go to a place to experience and practice first." After saying this, Zhang Yue left.
In the Zizheng Palace, the prime minister stayed in charge. The official said: "Wang Lian seems unremarkable at first glance, but he is so loyal and brave. If he just goes to negotiate with the Khitan, will he mess up the matter?" Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty, with Wang Lian's talent, He is not the best person to negotiate with Khitan."
"Oh? Then why didn't Prime Minister Han say anything in the palace just now?" Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty, there are many voices in the Manchu Dynasty resisting the Liao Dynasty. If Wang Lian's wishes are suppressed at this time, then the Liao Dynasty will think that I Weakness is not conducive to negotiations." The official nodded and said: "I see. So who does Han Xianggong think is a suitable candidate?" Han Jiang thought to herself that the more capable this chapter was, but today Wang Lian mentioned it in the palace. , the whole court is filled with the voice of war with the Khitan, and now I am afraid that he is no longer willing to negotiate.
Han Jiang originally wanted to mention Zhang Yue, but now he can only remain silent. Wu Chong said: "Your Majesty, the Xihe River was not at peace before, but now Dong Xiang has surrendered, and the Xia Kingdom has made peace with us. If this is the case, why should we be afraid of fighting with the Liao Kingdom again? Why not let Wang Lian preside over the negotiations!" The officials nodded! head.
As soon as Zhang Yue returned to the Bachelor's College, he saw Zhang Zhi coming. As soon as he came in, he didn't give him a good look and sat sullenly in his hall.
Zhang Yue knew that his good nephew was acting stupid again, so he immediately picked up a book and read in front of him without saying anything.
Kong Mu from the courtyard came in from time to time and brought some official documents for Zhang Yue to sign. Zhang Yue looked at them briefly and then picked up his pen to sign.
After being busy for an hour, Zhang Yue saw that Zhang Zhi was still not leaving and asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?" Zhang Zhi said, "I have already figured it out, third uncle. You originally intended to preside over the negotiations with the Liao Kingdom, but after listening to this today, Wang Lian couldn't get angry with a few words, so he asked him to do it."
"This is a sensible way to protect yourself, but Wang Lian and others are presiding over the negotiations. Once there is a war between Song and Liao, he will not be able to escape the blame, but it is not the intention of the third uncle. How can the third uncle see that this matter is left in the hands of such people? "Zhang Yue shook his head but said nothing.
Seeing that Zhang Yue remained silent, Zhang Zhi left without interest and went to the Yushitai to find Cai Que. After hearing Zhang Zhi's words, Cai Que laughed and said, "Ah Xi, your third uncle is close to becoming an official, but you can't see through it at all." Zhang Zhi said angrily: "Don't miss a word, and you are so confused." Let me make it clear." Cai Que said with a smile: "You are right, your third uncle seems to be ready to negotiate with the Khitan on various matters, but let me tell you one more thing, an official must adapt to changes at any time and at any time, so There will be no unexpected disasters.”
"You also heard in the palace today that Wang Lian presided over a tough stance against the Liao Kingdom, and there were many officials above the system who supported it. Under this situation, if your third uncle negotiates with the Khitan for demarcation, once the negotiations are completed, they will inevitably be subject to responsibility."
"Besides, I think this Wang Lian clearly has bad intentions. Your third uncle has seen it, and several of my husbands also have a clear mind, but why don't they say a word? Do they agree with Wang Lian to preside over the negotiations?" After Zhang Zhi left, Zhang Yue While reading in the bachelor's hall, I saw someone coming to visit.
This person was Wang Liang who always checked official affairs with Zhang Yue. The two chatted for a while, and Zhang Yue saw that this person responded well and was a shrewd and capable person.
Zhang Yue was interested in talents and asked: "With your talent and learning, why doesn't Wang Neihan recommend you to find a proper way to become an official?" The other party knew that with his own ability, of course he could become an official, but Wang Lian kept it. Selfishly, he refused to promote him, so he just stayed behind the curtain to do things.
This person said: "This is what this villain is like in his life. In fact, Zhang Neihan has a lot to do. Diplomacy between the Liao and Song Dynasties is the most important matter in the imperial court today. If the two countries accidentally engage in war, it will undoubtedly lead to a loss of lives."
"Now my master has been ordered to preside over the negotiations with the Khitan. I wonder if Zhang Neihan has any advice?" Zhang Yue smiled slightly and said, "I have just returned to Beijing. What do you think?" The other party said, "But your lord's Pinghe Huang policy , But the first strategy in the world, if there is no strategy for the Khitan, no one will believe it." Zhang Yue said: "I am only good at the northwest, and I know nothing about the Liao Kingdom." No matter what the other party says, Zhang Yue said The more he did not mention the word Khitan, the tighter his tone made the other party helpless.
The other party can only leave in the end. Peng Jingyi gathered his things and listened for a long time and asked Zhang Yue: "Why did Duan Ming refuse to say a word? Is it related to the fact that Zi Zheng came to inquire today?" Zhang Yue said: "It has to be like this."
"Let me tell you, there used to be a tinker who was mending pots for people. He took advantage of the employer's unpreparedness and banged on the bottom of the pot. Then he said to the employer, luckily I just scraped away the soot from the bottom of the pot. Look, there are so many cracks underneath. ."
"The employer is very grateful. If I hadn't met you, this pot would have been broken. So both of them are very happy." Peng Jingyi suddenly said: "Duan Ming meant that Wang Lian should talk to the Khitan people first, and then you would come to the rescue. In this way, everyone in the court was full of joy. Only then did we know Duan Ming's merits. This strategy is really brilliant." Zhang Yue said: "Set the fire first, and then put out the fire. This is true in ancient and modern times. I didn't want to use this strategy lightly, but Wang Lian had the intention of harming me first, so that's it. Don’t blame me for being unrighteous.”
