Lu Huiqing, who was in Zhongshu, had a gloomy look on his face. He looked at the memorandum that had drafted practical methods and the exemption law that he and Zhang Yue had discussed for several days. He was planning to present it to the officials and comprehensively promote it. At the time of the new law 2.0.
At this moment, he actually told Lu Huiqing that Wang Anshi had returned to the prime minister.
Moreover, he, Lu Huiqing, just found out that it was hemp. Lu Huiqing, as the second most important figure in Zhongshu, unexpectedly found out after being numb. This can only mean one thing. Either he, Lu Huiqing, was ignored, or this decision was made for him.
In fact, you don't need to think about Lu Huiqing to know that Wang Anshi's comeback was Han Jiang's idea, and the purpose was to curb his momentum.
For this reason, Han Jiang did not hesitate to impeach himself and remove him as prime minister.
Lu Huiqing's biggest support is "the state is right", and the emperor must use him to implement reforms. Because of the true nature of the Xujun, the emperor cannot stand in front of the throne by himself, and must use the prime minister to promote his ambitions.
But when Wang Anshi returned to the court, the country was returned from his own hands to the other party's.
"Brother!"
"Brother!"
After learning about Wang Anshi's return to the prime minister, Lu Shengqing and Lu Wenqing quickly found Lu Huiqing. This blow caught Lu Huiqing and his party completely off guard.
When Lu Huiqing faced his two younger brothers, he recovered from the anger, disappointment and other emotions just now.
He said: "Brother Yu pushed Han Zihua so hard that he did not hesitate to give up to curb my power. This is all because brother was too impatient and could not bear it. As a result, he fell short. This is all my fault."
Lu Huiqing's tone was calm, but his two younger brothers couldn't be like him.
The power of the prime minister is only one step away, so how can they be willing to give up now.
"Brother, we can't retreat under any circumstances at this moment! You also have to think about what will happen to the people who follow us?"
Lu Huiqing said: "What should I do? Mr. Wang has been kind to me. I arranged Wang Anguo's funeral before to let him know that I don't want him to return to the court at this time. Now that he must return to the court, I have no choice but to retreat." Stay aside."
Lu Shengqing said anxiously: "Brother, you must not be merciful now. Haven't Zeng Bu, Feng Jing, and Zhang Yue been expelled from the capital one by one? Now all we have to do is prevent Mr. Wang from returning to the capital."
"As far as I know, Zhao Shiju's case involves Li Shining, a disciple of Wang Xianggong. It seems that Fan Bailu intends to execute Li Shining. Now as long as we ask Deng Wan to agree to this matter, we will be able to stop Wang Xianggong from returning to the court."
Zhao Shiju is a member of the clan and the grandson of Emperor Taizu. He is now the training envoy of the Xiuzhou regiment. He was involved in the rebellion because of his association with the rebel Li Feng.
Zhao Shiju had already been ordered to commit suicide by the emperor.
Li Shining was also involved because of his relationship with Zhao Shiju.
Although Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats, it is difficult to say that they were involved in rebellion, and this was a matter of great concern to the officials.
Seeing that Lu Shengqing wanted to use this opportunity to govern in a poor manner to prevent Wang Anshi from returning to the court, Lu Huiqing knew that this move may not be wise, but if he opposed it at this time, he would be considered weak and ineffective.
Others will wonder why you are so cowardly this time after you have defeated Zeng Bu, Feng Jing, and Zhang Yue. This is different from the iron fist he usually displays.
When he first gave instructions to Deng Wan and Deng Runfu to re-administer Wang Anshi, he wanted Wang Anshi to retreat in the face of difficulties. If Wang Anshi really wanted to come back, how could he dare to do so. And if he had known this, he would not have made so many enemies in the court.
Seeing that Lu Huiqing didn't speak, the two younger brothers thought that he had acquiesced to this matter.
Lu Shengqing sneered and said, "Deng Wan is as cunning as a fish. If he doesn't use some tricks, I'm afraid he will try to manipulate both sides again."
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The emperor ordered Liu Youfang of the Imperial Pharmacy to go to Jiangning to revive King Xuan Anshi.
Wang Anshi had long known that Han Jiang would rather impeach and remove himself as prime minister than return him to the court to serve as prime minister. Now that Liu Youfang came to Jiangning to announce his decree, Wang Anshi was not surprised.
Everyone knows that when Wang Anshi was recommended by officials to go to Bianjing, he declined many times. Wang Anshi's temperament is difficult to advance and easy to retreat, so he has been under the prestige of the world for thirty years.
After receiving the order this time, everyone thought that Wang Anshi would refuse, but the other party did not refuse.
When Wang Anshi returned to prime minister this time, he not only refused to say goodbye, but also made his family worry-free and went to Beijing on his own. From the difficulty of resigning as Prime Minister to the determination to regain Prime Ministership, it is difficult to believe that this is the same Wang Anshi.
When Wang Anshi arrived at Guazhou by boat, he had already learned that his disciple Li Shining was involved in Zhao Shiju's affair. He thought about what Deng Wan said in his letter that Lu Huiqing had the intention to confuse She Yi.
Wang Anshi looked at the scenery of Yangzhou on the other side, remembered the days under Han Qi's curtain, and composed a poem.
The setting sun is in the forest and beside the water, and the city is only covered by the blue sky. Bai Tou recalled the events at that time, the youngest in the shogunate was Qing Shi.
Wang Anshi was twenty-five years old at the time, and is fifty-five now.
Knowing that Wang Anshi had returned to the prime minister, many officials and scholars paid homage to him along the way. After Wang Anshi briefly met with a few people, he continued on his way non-stop, and arrived at the capital in less than ten days.
This speed of entering the phase is rare compared to his slow entry into Beijing. After Wang Anshi arrived in Beijing, he did not go directly to meet the emperor. Instead, he went to Dingli Temple to meet Han Jiang.
When Han Jiang met Wang Anshi, he said, "I am at odds with Jifu, and I am really ashamed that I have betrayed your trust."
Wang Anshi said: "Zihua and I have known each other for many years. I know that you would not have any intention of dismissing your official position unless you were really helpless. Now that I have returned to Beijing, if you have anything to do, just tell me."
Han Jiang took a sip of tea and said, "Jiefu, do you know that Feng and Zhang Duzhi went abroad one after another?"
Wang Anshi said: "I have heard a little bit about the two of them. I heard that Zhang Duzhi tried his best to protect Feng Danzhi before he went out."
Han Jiang said: "Yes, he tried to persuade me many times to fight with Lu Huiqing, but I didn't listen. This time, it was he who came to protect the Third Division from being burned."
"Although it would not be a problem to be released to the outside world, he is still young and is appreciated by the emperor. It will not be difficult for him to rejoin the court in a few years. But he is not an official for his own career. He has ambitions in his heart."
"Although Duzhi's political views have been at odds with yours over the years, to be fair, they can make up for the shortcomings of the new law."
Wang Anshi nodded and said: "I have remembered everything you said. Du Zhi can plan for you like this, and his character is really commendable. It is rare that you are willing to explain things to him and go out for him."
When Wang Anshi said this, he couldn't help but think of Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu.
Han Jiang said: "I'm not running for him, but I hope Jiefu will seriously consider my words."
Wang Anshi nodded and said, "I have a sense of discretion here."
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Afterwards, Wang Anshi entered the Zizheng Hall to meet with the officials.
The official was very happy to see Wang Anshi. After the two chatted for a while, the official said: "Now that the people in the court who oppose the new law are gradually disappearing, you will definitely have something to do this time."
After a pause, the official continued: "Since Qing left, people in the court have been talking about it. Thanks to Lu Huiqing for advocating for me, it is really unattainable."
Wang Anshi said: "What your Majesty said is very true. Although Lu Huiqing is rare, there is another person who is also unavailable. The first thing I do when I return to the court is that I sincerely ask your Majesty to use it!"
"Which minister is worthy of your recommendation?"
Wang Anshi said: "Zhang Yue, a bachelor of Hanlin Academy and a bachelor of Duanming Palace!"
ps: Historically, Han Jiang was the Prime Minister of Jixian, so Wang Anshi returned to the dynasty and served as the Prime Minister of Zhaowen. He could still continue to be the Prime Minister of Zhongshu, but now he can only stop the Prime Minister.
