Now that Zhang Yue has gradually established a firm foothold in Zhongshu, once Wang Anshi retires, the two of them will definitely step down from this position.

So they asked Wang Yuyan and Zhang Yue to formulate a new law, and asked Chen Guan and Xu Xi to formulate regulations on how to change the new law. They said it with both nose and eyes.

Wang Yu believed in this without doubt.

Deng Wan said: "Dalang Jun has made a decision. Zhang Duzhi has become a prime minister now. If he doesn't change it now, no one will be able to stop him once the prime minister leaves."

Wang Yu nodded and said to himself, I am not going to live long now, and it can be considered as my last death. I will finally do a big thing for my father for the new law. After deposing Zhang Yue, let's see who else in the world dares to talk about the new law.

Wang Yu said: "I had already advised the Prime Minister to depose all the old party members, hang up the wealth, and put the heads of the two prime ministers in the market, but the Prime Minister couldn't bear it. If it had been like this, how could things happen today."

"We also need to kill Lu Jifu! Otherwise, it won't be an advantage to him."

Deng Wan and Lu Jia asked for their consent and left.

Deng Wan and Lu Jiawen walked out and went to Deng Wan's house. They also summoned Lian Hengfu and Deng Runfu to discuss the matter.

Deng Runfu became suspicious and said: "This is not the Prime Minister's order! I have to go to see the Prime Minister!"

Deng Wan and Lu Jiawen were shocked.

Lu Jia asked: "Wang Dalangjun told us this matter personally, is it true?"

Deng Wan said: "It doesn't matter whether you see the prime minister now or not. We are in the same boat. Don't we know that there are no unbroken eggs under the overturned nest?"

Deng Runfu said: "I don't like Zhang and Lu either, but the Prime Minister is about to retire, and you have to bring this matter up to make the world laugh. Where will the dignity of the imperial court be in the future?"

Lu Jia asked when he stood up and said, "After expelling Zhang and Lu, your Majesty will only rely on the Prime Minister. Can't you see?"

Deng Runfu shook his head and said: "Don't deceive yourself. I really feel sorry for the Prime Minister's reputation and his new method. This hard work will be ruined in the hands of the two of you in the future!"

"Don't blame me for this matter, but I won't reveal a word, so I'll say goodbye!"

After saying that, Deng Runfu walked away with a puff of his sleeves.

Deng Wan scolded: "What a short-sighted person."

Lu Jia asked: "If you don't agree with each other, let him go."

Deng Wan nodded and said to Lian Hengfu: "The last time I defeated Zhang Duzhi, I started from Taixue. You are still like this today..."

"Also, these letters were written by Zhang Yue to the Prime Minister. See if you can point out any mistakes."

…

These days, Zhang Yue was working as a staff officer for the officials in the attack on Hengshan.

Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan were the first to plan this proposal to take Hengshan, and the imperial court already had a set of plans.

After the officials came up with their ideas, they asked Zhong E and Xu Xi to formulate a plan for Xia, and then reported it to the Privy Council. Finally, Zhang Yue decided on the matter.

However, many of the powers of the Privy Council have now been usurped by Zhongshu. On grand strategies such as the war against Xia, the Zhongshu must be coordinated in terms of the deployment of troops and horses, the transportation of grain and grass, and local cooperation.

Therefore, the final power is actually still in the hands of Zhongshu.

Therefore, Zhang Yue asked Chen Guan to contact Xu Xi and Zhong E. Since the plan to conquer Xia was the top secret of the country, the matter could not be leaked to the outside world.

So Deng Wan and Lu Jiawen met Xu Xi and Chen Guan, who had been formulating regulations in a mysterious way all day long. They thought they were going to make some new laws, so they reported the matter to Wang Yu under the hood.

Deng Wan and Lu Jiawen planned to join forces with the imperial censor to impeach Zhang Yue and Lu Huiqing at the same time, and kill them all to avoid future troubles.

However, the two men did not handle this matter carefully, and within the New Party, that is, the subordinates of Deng and Lu did not fully agree with their ideas.

There are not a few people like Deng Runfu who realized that the two of them were just fighting for power and not Wang Anshi's ideas.

…

"The Prime Minister gave the order to remonstrate with me and impeach me?"

Zhang Yue was also a little shocked after receiving the news of the secret report. He did not believe that Wang Anshi would do such a thing.

But the message to myself was unmistakable.

Zhang Yue concealed the shock on his face and said: "Thank you very much, I will definitely repay you generously for this matter in the future!"

The other party lowered his head and said: "I am willing to do things for my husband, and I don't want to repay you!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "What are you talking about? Go down first and I'll be quiet for a while."

Zhang Yue was resting in the library at the moment. The impeachment had really frightened and angered him, and he needed to take some time off.

As for how to deal with it, he didn't think much about it for the moment.

He never makes any decisions when his emotions are overwhelming. He always goes through things in his mind before making any decisions.

Zhang Yue thought about this matter several times and was puzzled as to what on earth he had misunderstood Wang Anshi.

He believed that he had made it clear to Wang Anshi.

What is the politics that Zhang Yue pursues?

That is the way of justice, which is the politics of promoting oneself and others.

Although everyone has conflicts, for example, Wang Anshi and I do have conflicts, but conflicts are inevitable in politics.

It is normal to have different political opinions, and the court also encourages the mixing of different opinions.

But in the transfer of power, I have full respect for you, Wang Anshi, and I have given you enough face, not for you but for me. I hope that the same will be true when someone succeeds me in the future.

This is a model. Only in this way can the prime minister in this phase do his best to serve the country.

One of the most important things for an official is to ‘think about retirement’.

You should respect retired senior leaders, not because they are still brilliant, but because you will retire one day in the future.

Likewise, you must respect your elders, not because of anything else, but because you too will grow old one day.

So why do we treat ourselves the same as others? Why do we do to others what we don’t want others to do to us?

To respect others is to respect yourself. Is it possible for people who never respect others to expect others to respect themselves?

All Confucian principles seem to be for the sake of others, but in fact, the part that is for one's own sake is completely hidden and not mentioned.

Just like why should we be ethical? Because ethics is the return on investment with the lowest risk in the long term.

Therefore, you must follow the rules. If you don't follow the rules, you will definitely be punished by the rules.

Zhang Yue felt that he and Wang Anshi had made it very clear that day.

If Wang Anshi overturns the agreement with him, then there is only one possibility, that is, Wang Anshi does not want to leave...

Zhang Yue rode back to the mansion and learned that Cai Chue had arrived.

"Du Zhi, here comes a gift for you!"

Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother, you are living a leisurely life."

The two sat down with a smile. Zhang Yue looked to see what Cai did give him.

But I saw a picture of Tianguan!

Who is the person in the picture of Tian Guan? Guo Ziyi.

If we say who was most admired by officials in the Song Dynasty, it was undoubtedly Guo Ziyi.

Guo Ziyi: ‘The power is overwhelming but the government has no scruples; the merits of a generation are not doubted by the master; the poor are lavished on their desires but the gentleman is not guilty. Wealth, honor and long life are tested, reproduction is peaceful, and human relations are flourishing in the end’.

Therefore, almost all officials have a picture of Heavenly Officials hanging in their homes.

Zhang Yue glanced at Cai Que and knew that Cai Que's intention in sending him this heavenly official plan was of course to ridicule him for being as stable as an old dog and being wise in everything he did to protect himself.

Zhang Yue pretended not to know, and said with a smile on his face: "Senior Brother Cai, I will accept the gift. I would like to thank you."

Cai Que smiled and said, "I gave it to you."

…

After the tea maid left, Cai Que said: "Du Zhi, I heard that someone is against you?"

Zhang Yue said: "Where did you hear about it?"

Cai Quedao: "Don't forget, I am also in Yushitai now, so I will inevitably have better information than others."

Zhang Yue said: "Remember, I remember that my senior brother was also recommended by Deng Wan to serve as censor."

Cai Que smiled slightly and said: "When I became the censor, I actually relied on the recommendation of Xianggong Han and you, otherwise Deng Wan would not have agreed."

Zhang Yue said: "Who is against me? Is it Deng Wan?"

Cai Quedao: "Exactly."

Zhang Yue said: "I expected it. Is there anyone behind Deng Wan?"

Cai Quedao: "Even Deng Wan wouldn't dare to have the courage to impeach a person who participated in politics. Deng Wan will not make decisions on his own, and he must have informed Xiang Zhao Wen in advance."

Zhang Yue nodded. Wang Anshi did not instruct this matter, but Wang Anshi agreed to it.

There isn't much difference between the two.

Cai Quedao: "You seem to be confident and not afraid at all."

Zhang Yue said: "What else can I do?"

Cai Quedao: "You have listened to me a long time ago, and more than that. Now there is only one way, which is to strike first. You immediately face the king and impeach Wang Jiefu and Deng Wan! This is your only chance to stand up."
To be continued...