Zhang Yue would not take Lu Huiqing's flattery seriously, but he had to look moved on his face. Besides, Lu Huiqing showed full respect for him and gave him face. Even though Zhang Yue understood that the fundamental political differences between the two could not be eliminated, he still could not be cruel.
Zhang Yue said: "I really don't take it seriously. It's an honor to be able to attend as a non-voting witness. If I have said anything wrong or made mistakes before, I hope that I will forgive you." Lu Huiqing said with a smile: "You don't have to be too humble to be honest. How dare Lu dare to comment on whether he is right or not. But it is important to be careful when speaking in the inner court, do you know..." Zhang Yue saw Lu Huiqing lowering her voice and took two steps closer to him.
Lu Huiqing said in a low voice: "Someone in the inner court sent Duan Ming troops to the Qing Tang city in front of the officials, but deliberately did not break Dong Felt. It was not because they were unwilling, but because they were following the example of the Eastern Han Dynasty generals who fought against the Western Qiang. The bandit is self-respecting and only wants to waste the court's money and food, thinking that he will take care of himself later." Zhang Yue was startled and thought, "Who is so vicious as to want to kill me?"
The Xiqiang rebellion happened in today's Hehuang. Strong men who were capable of squeezing rocks from Yan Ran actually fought with the Xiqiang back and forth here for hundreds of years.
Its huge military expenditure brought down the powerful Han Empire. Now someone actually said such words in front of the emperor, using his achievements in opening up Hehuang to kill himself. Who has such a big grudge against him?
"There's no such thing. This is just a slander! My lord, who did it?" Lu Huiqing smiled and said to herself, I won't hold you back this time.
Lu Huiqing did not name this person, but said: "Lv knows this is nonsense. Officials and sages will not be deceived by villains. I will defend you in front of the emperor one day." Zhang Yue said: "Thank you, sir." Zhang Yue thought to himself that the news came from the inner court, so if he inquired carefully, he would know who was harming him. If this matter was true, he would have really inherited a favor from Lu Huiqing.
This palace is really a place full of swords. You don't know how you could die if you are not careful. Lu Huiqing sighed: "Actually, I am not suffering from these rumors. When I paid homage to the Prime Minister, Fu Zheng openly criticized Lv in Luoyang, saying that Lv was involved in politics and was more violent than Wang Xianggong."
"Also, Zheng Jiefu actually went to court and said that Mr. Wang was mistaken by me, Lu Huiqing. Yang Guozhong has been executed now, but the imperial concubine has not been killed. People say that the thief is still there."
"He actually accused me of being a thief. What's more, I hate Zheng Jiefu for saying that he wants to remove me and replace me with Feng Gong. Duan Ming, do you think Zheng Jiefu is colluding with Feng Gong?" Zhang Yue heard what Lu Huiqing said and knew The other party is going to take action against Feng Jing.
On the one hand, Fu Bi kept belittling Lu Huiqing in Luoyang, seeming to want to praise his son-in-law. At the same time, Lu Huiqing suspected that Feng Jing had ordered Zheng Xia to write the letter.
Since Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, arguments against reform have become popular in both the government and the public. Zheng Xia's suggestion to replace Lu Huiqing with Feng Jing was also the opinion of the conservatives.
Zheng Xia also said everywhere that Lu Huiqing's crooks were evil and obstructed his intelligence, while Feng Jing was alone in his innovation. Zheng Xia vigorously built momentum for Feng Jing and used public opinion, especially after the upper class tried to depose Wang Anshi, his words were very weighty.
If Zheng Xia went around so much to promote Feng Jing as prime minister, the two have no relationship at all. Who would believe it?
Now Feng Jing was jealous of Lu Huiqing. He had just sold himself a favor, and he had just cooperated with him in the matter of Jiaozi and Yanchao.
To be fair, Lu Huiqing is indeed more extreme than Wang Anshi in terms of governance philosophy, but sometimes he is very reasonable. At least Zhang Yue can make sense after discussing with him.
When facing Wang Anshi, even if he told the truth, it would be difficult to change his opinion at all. But Zhang Yue would not compromise on this.
Zhang Yue said to Lu Huiqing: "My lord, I dare not say whether Feng Dangshi had any contact with Zheng Jiefu, but please allow me to speak frankly. After the problem is solved, there is another problem. Even if Feng Dangshi dies, will there really be no objection?" Is there a new law?”
"In fact, compared to Duke Wen and Gong Sima, although Feng's political opinions at the time were more based on popular customs, he can be said to be neutral. If he leaves the throne, I'm afraid everyone else will be uneasy." What Zhang Yue meant was Feng Jing. Although I oppose you, Lu Huiqing, and the reform, my political views are relatively moderate. Otherwise, you should replace Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo and take a look.
Now that you have driven Feng Jingdu away, I am afraid it will be my turn next, right? Seeing Lu Huiqing's brows furrowed, Zhang Yue thought to himself that he didn't agree to it, so he didn't like it.
Zhang Yue said: "My lord, I have no contact with Feng in the world. I am just a scholar talking about superficial opinions. I offended you." But Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Where, where, Duzhi said that he He is a scholar, but among those who hold the title of third-rank official or above, who is a scholar?" Zhang Yue laughed awkwardly upon hearing this.
Lu Huiqing doesn't allow people to mess with him. The implication of these words is that you, Zhang Yue, are an official of the third rank, and you are also an old and cunning person. You are pretending to be a hot-blooded young man here.
After Lu Huiqing finished speaking, Zhang Yue and him were silent for a while. The two walked in tandem for a long while, and Lu Huiqing was thinking over and over in her heart. Since Zhang Yue had seen through his intention to clean up Feng Jing and then expel him from the court, this strategy could no longer be used.
Otherwise, once Zhang Yue and Feng Jing are brought together, Lu Huiqing will be passive. Thinking of this, Lu Huiqing stopped and turned around and said to Zhang Yue: "Du Zhi, then I will listen to you again. After the southern suburbs, I will demote Zheng Xia to the local government and no longer pursue this matter. How about it?" Seeing Lu Huiqing, After giving in again and again, Zhang Yue said happily: "Thank you very much, sir." Lu Huiqing said: "It doesn't matter, the court is short of people now, there are several candidates, I will discuss with you." Lu Huiqing and Zhang The more we discussed the candidates for the Hanlin bachelor's degree, the Hanlin bachelor's degree was the preparatory class for the prime minister.
When Han Wei was away, Lu Huiqing proposed that Zhang Dun and Deng Wan should be given direct access to the Bachelor's Academy. This candidate had to be approved in front of the emperor, so Lu Huiqing took it out in advance to discuss with Zhang Yue.
Zhang Yue cannot nominate someone to enter the bachelor's college, but he can still object. Lu Huiqing knew that Zhang Yue had a feud with Zhang Dun, but he was worried that Zhang Yue would object.
Zhang Yue also wanted to object, but after weighing it, he said: "My husband also knows about my relationship with Zhang Zihou, but since my husband opened his mouth, I didn't say anything." Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "Thank you for understanding me. ." Zhang Yue said: "By the way, my senior brother Sun Xin is now demoted to Huzhou. Can your husband pardon him?" Sun felt that Wang Anshi had been punished and was demoted. After hearing Zhang Yue's request, Lu Huiqing said: "Then Forgive him for his mistakes, change his knowledge to Luzhou, and then move to the next level." Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Thank you very much, sir." The two of them each got what they needed, and they were able to cooperate happily.
... Zhang Yue returned to the Academy and asked Wu Chong to find out who was speaking ill of him to the emperor.
On this day, Peng Jingyi entered the Academy and reported to Zhang Yue that the person who had slandered the emperor had been found. This person is none other than Wang Zhongzheng, who is now favored by the emperor.
When he didn't listen to Peng Jingyi's words, Zhang Yue had already guessed that it was him, and now he confirmed his judgment.
