Zhang Yue has been governing the Privy Council for two months.
Although the Privy Council is in charge of the military affairs of the world, it does not actually directly control the army. The Forbidden Army is commanded by the Sanyamen.
This purpose was to check and balance each other, thereby eliminating the war disasters that occurred for two hundred years after the mid-Tang Dynasty.
Of course, the theory of the relationship between the Zhongshu and the Privy Council is that each has its own affairs. The Zhongshu is in charge of civil affairs, and the Privy Council is in charge of military matters. But in fact, this cannot be done. The Zhongshu often interferes in the affairs of the Privy Council, and the Privy Council also has the power to participate in civil affairs related to military matters.
But overall, Zhongshu has more control.
And I met a prime minister like Wang Anshi who liked to make decisions in everything. In the past, when Wen Yanbo and Wu served as privy envoys, Song Shenzong often went beyond the privy envoys to discuss military affairs with Wang Anshi.
For example, the Baojia method, the Huma method, and the general strategy in the new law were all decided by Wang Anshi. The Privy Council decreed that Li Ping was at odds with Wang Anshi, so he was dismissed by Wang Anshi.
When Xihe moved away, Zhang Yue also dealt with Wang Anshi by proactively admitting his mistakes in order to prevent the emperor from micromanaging the battle situation.
One time Wang Anshi went too far. Wen Yanbo, Wu Chong, and Cai Ting of the Privy Council simply did not go to the Privy Council to handle matters. They sent the seal directly to Zhongshu, leaving Wang Anshi to make the decision alone.
When Wang Anshi was recuperating, Zhang Yue, as deputy envoy to the Privy Council, could be more relaxed and make decisions on major military and political matters. However, after Wang Anshi returned to the court, he restored the system of reporting all major and minor affairs of the Privy Council to Zhongshu.
This was of course a very unpleasant thing for Zhang Yue, and at this time Lu Huiqing's impeachment made Wang Anshi lose face. Wang Anshi was so angry that he once again complained of illness and was recovering in his house.
Privy Councilor Chen Shengzhi and Deputy Privy Councilor Cai Ting, who had been ill, suddenly recovered and returned to the Privy Council to attend to matters.
Zhang Yue and Zeng Xiaokuan, who were originally in charge of the Privy Council, admired the two Privy Council envoys for their work attitude even though they were sick and could not leave the front line even with minor injuries.
This was the first time Zhang Yue saw Chen Shengzhi, and it was also the first time he formally saw him after joining the Privy Council.
At other times, there was almost no difference between Chen Shengzhi's presence and absence, because the Privy Council acted according to Zhongshu's wishes, so Chen Shengzhi didn't have to make any decisions at all.
As for the relationship between Chen Shengzhi and Wang Anshi, it can also be accurately described by four words: they appear to be in harmony but are separated from each other.
Chen Shengzhi sat in the seat belonging to the privy envoy and said: "I expected that Lu Jifu was unreliable, and everyone was disgraced by him for his resignation. Fortunately, I am recovering from illness, and he also cares about the old friendship with his fellow villagers. This Only show mercy."
Cai Ting said from the sidelines: "In the past, when Mr. Wang was still serving as prime minister, before he said anything, Lu Jifu accepted his intention and told him everything from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 7, 8, and 8, and he flattered him in everything. In this way, he Let’s go, it’s really too much to tell all the old stories between me and the Prime Minister.”
Chen Shengzhi said: "Now that Lu Jifu has simply broken his face, it is really unexpected. I heard that the prime minister was so angry at Lu Jifu that his health became even worse."
Cai Ting suddenly said to Zeng Xiaokuan: "Is Lu Gong (Zeng Gongliang) in good health?"
Cai Ting's words seemed sudden, but he was actually asking Zeng Gongliang if it was possible to make a comeback.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, Cai Ting was Zeng Gongliang's in-law, how could he not know whether Zeng Gongliang was in good health? This also sends out a message.
Zeng Xiaokuan said: "My father is not in good health. He used to be able to sit for a while, but now he has no energy left and can only lie on the bed."
Cai Ting nodded and said: "Gong Lu's body is really of concern. Now Zhongshu is in chaos."
At this time, the chamberlain brought Chen Shengzhi a bowl of decoction, and the strong smell of herbal medicine filled the entire Privy Council Hall.
After drinking the decoction, Chen Shengzhi adjusted his sitting position and said to the crowd: "Now, I rely entirely on this bowl of decoction to survive. I have to take it every two hours, even at night, otherwise I will feel pain all over my body."
After a pause, Chen Shengzhi said: "I am not in good health, and I wanted to stop taking care of things. But now that the Prime Minister is not in good health, and such a big thing happened to Zhongshu. We still have to take care of the Privy Council's affairs ourselves. ."
"From now on, a copy of the official documents of each house's decree will be copied and sent to me to read in detail. It must have the approval of me and the secretary before it can be printed. No matter whether I am in the hospital or not."
When Zhang Yue heard this, he thought, well, I thought that Lu Huiqing's actions would greatly damage Wang Anshi's prestige and give him some room to increase his power. But others have also thought of this.
The Privy Council has long been dissatisfied with Zhongshu's gesticulation, and Chen Shengzhi has actually been sidelined for a long time.
Seeing an opportunity this time, Chen Shengzhi was so ill that he came out to fight for power.
Zeng Xiaokuan said: "Yes, I will immediately tell each house Chengzhi and deputy Chengzhi."
The Privy Council has eleven rooms under its jurisdiction. In the past, Chen Shengzhi was bypassed and matters were reported directly to Zhongshu.
Cai Ting said: "That's right, that's right. There is also the execution room that controls the administration of justice, the Guangxi room that recruits troops to catch thieves, and the military room that oversees all the merits and demerits of all walks of life. There is no need to report these to Zhongshu for discussion."
Zeng Xiaokuan hesitated and said: "This is not good, it has become a routine in the past."
Chen Shengzhi said: "It's okay, we don't need to bother Zhongshu with such a thing anymore, we have to do it on our own. How do we think about it?"
Zhang Yue remained silent, but he also supported Chen Shengzhi in coming forward to fight against the enemy.
Zhang Yue said: "Everything will be decided by the Prime Minister. I have no objection."
Chen Shengzhi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Both Deputy Cai Shu and I are not in good health. From now on, if we are not in the courtyard, you can make more decisions about the affairs of each room."
After leaving the Privy Council, Zhang Yue thought for a while and said to Tang Jiu: "Go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Zhang Yue immediately went to Wang Anshi's house.
In the past, he did not have a good relationship with Wang Anshi, but he had a good relationship with Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu, so he used them to convey some news to Wang Anshi.
Now that Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing are no longer in the court, they have to go to the house on their own for some matters.
Although he had conflicts with Wang Anshi over his opinions on the City Change Law and Zhongshu's interference in the affairs of the Privy Council, this did not prevent Zhang Yue from visiting Wang Anshi's condition.
After the report, it was Cai Bian who personally received Zhang Yue.
After Zeng Bu and Lu Huiqing rebelled, Wang Anshi was very short of people around him. Even his son-in-law was transferred back to the capital to help.
Zhang Yue thought that with Cai Bian, he would have another channel to keep in touch with Wang Anshi.
Afterwards, Cai Bian took Zhang Yue to visit Wang Anshi.
When they reached the door, several imperial doctors had just left. It seems that the officials were also very concerned about Wang Anshi's condition and asked the imperial doctor to come for diagnosis.
After arriving in the room, Cai Bian withdrew. Zhang Yue looked at Wang Anshi half-leaning on the bed, his face dark and red, and his breath slightly short.
"Zhang Yue has met the Prime Minister!"
Hearing Zhang Yue's voice, Wang Anshi pointed to the stool beside the bed and motioned for him to sit down and talk.
After Zhang Yue took his seat, he said to Wang Anshi: "The fact that Lu Jifu suddenly went to attack Shu is extremely surprising. I am despised by the fact that he went to Shu to show off with the prime minister. This is not what a gentleman would do."
Wang Anshi heard Zhang Yue's expression of hesitation, as if he was asking you, are you sincere?
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