This is Wu Chong’s birthday. Zhang Yue himself should come to congratulate his father-in-law. The Wu family did not organize as much as before, but there were still three to five hundred congratulatory guests.
However, Zhang Yue has always disliked such lively occasions. Of course, as the son-in-law of the Wu family, Zhang Yue is now the most prosperous, and he is admired by people wherever he goes.
Zhang Yue and Qi Niang entered the mansion through a small door in a carriage. After arriving in the backyard, Shiqi Niang talked to her mother, while Zhang Yue, Wen Jifu, and Lu Xiji chatted for a while.
Although his father Wen Yanbo retired from the post of privy envoy, his father-in-law Wu Chong took over, and his brother-in-law Zhang Yue became a Hanlin bachelor.
Therefore, Wen Jifu ate even more. After his wife Wu died of illness, Lu Xiji married Qian Weiyan's granddaughter.
The two of them had already arrived, waiting for Wu Chong to meet. However, after Zhang Yue arrived, the two of them consciously moved to the back.
Zhang Yue took a look, but saw that the door of Wu's study was closed, and there were people guarding it inside and outside. Wu Anchi walked out of the study to take a breath and saw Zhang Yue. The two smiled and nodded.
In addition to a few of them, there were also countless people waiting for Wu Chong to meet. At this time, Lu Xiji met an acquaintance and left. Wen Jifu said to Zhang Yue: "Sanlang, I heard that Cai Shuo, Cai Chizheng's brother, his wife died?" Zhang Yue said: "That's right, what's the matter?" Wen Jifu said He smiled and said, "My father ordered me to ask. My father admired Cai Zhizheng very much and wanted to marry him, so I asked Sanlang to help me ask." Zhang Yue looked at Wen Jifu and smiled and said, "Okay, I would like to do it for you." Running around, there is no one in the world better than the Duke of Wen. But having said that... after Brother Zhizheng became the censor, he impeached no less than a dozen officials. Most of them are not in compliance with the new law. The future may not be..." Zhang Yue wants to say that you and The Wen family is getting married to Cai Que. In the future, Cai Que may not be merciful because of the marriage.
Wen Jifu said: "Sanlang, I know what you want to advise me. Zhizheng is going to stand out sooner or later. No matter what, it is better for our Wen family to come to him first than for him to come to my Wen family. No matter what, we will hand him over first." Kindness is always good." Zhang Yue said: "Wen Gong is indeed a man who has been in officialdom for a long time, and his vision and thinking are indeed deeper than ordinary people." Wen Jifu said with a smile: "Dad always said that even if we have different trends, we can still benefit each other. Friends, we are each other's in-laws." Zhang Yue sighed: "It would be great if everyone in the court today thought like Duke Wen, but it's a pity that people in today's world have to fight endlessly." At this time, Wu Anchi went out to find him and said: " Sanlang, dad asked you to go in first." Zhang Yue nodded to Wen Jifu, stood up and walked into the study.
In the study, Wu Chong was a little tired but radiant, while Wu Anshi was drinking tea at the side. Wu Anchi followed Zhang Yue in and closed the door.
Wu Chong smiled and said to Zhang Yue: "Sanlang, just now Han Wei Gong wrote a letter and agreed to marry my Wu family. You have contributed a lot in it." Zhang Yue looked happy. It turned out that Han Qi had agreed to marry Han Zhongyan's daughter to Wu Anshi. son’s marriage.
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Congratulations to Lao Taishan." Then Zhang Yue said to Wu Anshi: "Congratulations to my uncle." Wu Anshi nodded with a smile.
Wu Chong said: "From ancient times to the present, this aristocratic family, which has lasted for more than hundreds of years, has a reputation that can compete with the emperor, and can also be respected by the dignitaries of the day. Only by marrying each other can we be closely related." Zhang Yue thought to himself after hearing this, I don't quite agree with the argument of a centuries-old family. Future history will prove that this is not a good path. A real family can be visible or hidden.
However, during the Tang and Song Dynasties, scholar-bureaucrats still highly praised this approach. Wu Chong's whole life was dedicated to making the Wu family a family that would last for generations.
Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan, my son-in-law will definitely take good care of the Wu family in the future." Wu Chong smiled and waved his hand and said: "The rise and fall of the family has its own destiny. You can't force it. Just do your own thing. Sit down. Let's talk." Zhang Yue sat aside, and Wu Chong said: "You are currently a Hanlin bachelor, so you should make sure not to shock the world, and don't talk about political power. We will wait until you come to power in the future to discuss any strategies. Once you conflict with the current ministers, The road to joining the two mansions with you will be very unfavorable." Zhang Yue listened and accepted the advice with an open mind.
On the side, Wu Anshi thought to himself, Zhang Yue entered the two houses, his father did not want to go out as an envoy. But our Wu family has already been in power, but we have not yet had a prime minister!
Zhang Yue saw Wu Anshi's ugly face and knew what he was thinking in his heart. After all, Wu Chong was serving as Privy Councilor, and if he became the Prime Minister of the Third Council in the future, it would be better than being promoted to power himself.
Zhang Yue said: "Old Taishan, my son-in-law wants to report this matter to you. My son-in-law is now a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. He does not want to be promoted to the prime minister immediately, but wants to work part-time first."
"Part-time job?" Wu Chong thought for a moment and said,
"That's good. If a Hanlin bachelor is promoted to power without part-time work, it will give others a reason to talk. Since you have this intention, I can discuss this matter with Han Xianggong." Zhang Yue was overjoyed after hearing this, and his father-in-law and Han Jiang were writing in Zhongshu. With the Privy Council, I am behind the scenes, but I actually have more power, and it is not difficult to do anything I want to do.
But if both of them retire and become the ruler, the one who is alone will be no different from studying with the prince.
Wu Chong said at random: "It's not difficult to hold concurrent jobs, but it's not interesting to do so. If you want to hold concurrent jobs, you have to be in the third division or know Kaifeng Mansion." Zhang Yue thought to himself, great, his father-in-law really thought of being exactly the same as him.
Wu Anshi said: "Dad once served as the Third Chief of Staff, and Sanlang also served as the Salt and Iron Judge. I think the Third Chief of Staff is better." Wu Chong said: "This may have been the case in the past, but the Third Chief of Staff is no better than in the past, let alone the Central Military Commission. Shu has always intended to reduce the power of the Third Division. Wasn’t the matter of the City Yi Division also caused by the discord between the Third Division and Zhongshu? Besides, it is not that easy for either the Third Division or the Kaifeng Prefecture, and it requires a consensus between the two prefectures. " Zhang Yue nodded, but his father-in-law had a profound understanding. Zhongshu wanted to have financial power, and the prime minister directly intervened in finance, which would inevitably lead to conflicts with the three divisions.
Wu Chong suddenly asked: "Has Feng Sanyuan arrived?" Wu Anshi said:
"It should be coming soon. He said yesterday that he would definitely come to congratulate him." Wu Chong said, "Sanlang, I have many guests here, so I can't get away. When Feng Sanyuan comes to visit later, you can receive him for me." Zhang Yue understood after hearing this. According to my father-in-law's wish, if he wanted to serve as the third envoy or to know the Kaifeng Prefecture, the attitude of the two prefectures in governing was crucial.
But on the day he was appointed as a Hanlin bachelor, Feng Jing didn't express anything. My father-in-law has always been like a bright mirror in his heart.
Zhang Yue immediately left Wu Chong's study. At this time, a servant of the Wu Mansion reported: "Feng Dacan is here, please come with me." Zhang Yue nodded, and immediately walked to the gate to greet Feng Jing personally.
When Feng Jing saw Zhang Yue coming out to greet him, he also smiled and said, "Save it." Zhang Yue looked at Feng Jing and sighed with emotion. In fact, they took similar paths.
Both of them came from poor families, their father-in-law was a prime minister, and their career as official officials has been smooth.
Zhang Yue said: "Jia Yue ordered me to come to greet Da Shen first. I hope you can forgive me for my lack of etiquette." Feng Jing said with a smile: "Prime Minister, this is too polite. It just so happens that you and I haven't chatted for a long time."
"As you wish."
