Chapter 994 We are all old friends (two updates combined into one)

The Inspector of the Fifth Room of Zhongshu is an official subordinate to the prime minister, and is a subordinate to the prime minister. This was set up by Wang Anshi after the Xining Reform.

The original five rooms of Zhongshu were selected from the Ministry of Personnel by six post-officials, and their treatment was based on the standards of the Deputy Privy Council's decree.

Zhongshu Jianzheng, as a subordinate of the prime minister, had different opinions on the selection of scholars and Cao officials.

Cao officials mainly have low status. The subordinate officials in each yamen have great power and often sideline the superiors. Therefore, appointing Cao officials can kill the ceremony and use the method of high power and low status to prevent the other party from becoming big.

The same approach is also used by businessmen.

When Zhao Pu was prime minister, he openly allowed court officials to accept bribes. This was not unprecedented.

However, at Wang Anshi's insistence, Zhongshu Jianzheng was finally appointed as a court official or above, freeing him from the fate of a Cao official and ranking him above the post officials.

Since then, the authority of Zhongshu Wufang has greatly increased, and it has become a shortcut for officials.

In the three years since Xining, Ruxin party generals Zeng Bu, Lu Huiqing, Zhang Dun, Li Chengzhi, and Deng Runfu have successively held this position, and finally became important figures in both the government and the public.

And for the sake of balance of power and confusion of different opinions, Wang Anshi cannot make full use of the New Party.

For example, Lu Dafang, Sun Zhu, Li Qingchen, etc. also served as inspectors of Zhongshu.

After Wang Anshi agreed, he slowly mounted his horse with the help of his left and right people. Lu Jiawen, who was the inspector of the fifth room of Zhongshu, said to Zhang Yue: "The great counselor can take a step to speak."

Lu Jiawen said to Zhang Yue: "I have informed you that Cai Jing is not a court official yet. It is better to study official affairs for Zhongshu Wufang first, and then become a power inspector to correct official affairs for Zhongshu Wufang. What do you think?"

Zhang Yue said: "The fifth room of Zhongshu studies official affairs and selects people to serve. After all, Cai Jing is also a capital official, so how can he submit to the duty of selecting people? At the beginning, Lu Dafang and Xiang Zongru both worshiped Jianzheng as Yuanwailang, following the old practice.

That’s it?”

Lu Jia asked: "The two of them are also the story of Xining's three years. There is no such case now..."

Zhang Yue said: "It is enough to add the word "quan", there is no need to say more."

Lu Jiawen was annoyed by Zhang Yue's words and said, "Tu Gu can be appointed as the judge, Zhongshu and Wufang official. It doesn't matter if he has power or not."

Zhang Yue said: "People whose names have been removed from their genealogy can be rectified for the capital, let alone Tugu?"

Seeing that Lu Jiawen was so excited by his words that he almost couldn't breathe, Zhang Yue saw this and said: "Looking at it, I have been dating Uncle Hui (written by Lu Gong) for many years. I guessed what happened to you from his words."

Come out with some.”

Lu Jiawen's face turned pale after hearing this.

At this time, Wang Anshi, who had mounted his horse, looked towards this place, and Lu Jiawen stopped talking.

Tang Jiu also rode a horse for Zhang Yue.

Compared with Wang Anshi's difficulty in getting on the horse, Zhang Yue could have simply jumped on the horse's back without even having to mount the horse.

However, he slowed down his movements and asked for help.

Even so, in the eyes of Zhongshu Prime Minister and Yuan Sui, it was clear at a glance which one had a better future, a young and strong new husband-in-law or an old and frail old husband-in-law.

Wang Anshi said to Zhang Yue: "What did Du Zhi just talk to Wang Zhi about?"

Zhang Yue said: "It's nothing more than Yuan Chang's appointment."

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "There is no doubt about Yuan Chang's talent, but...it's just my personal opinion."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for telling me!"

After talking about Wang Anshi, Lu Jiawen left.

Lu Jiawen stood beside Wang Anshi and said, "Prime Minister, Zhang Yue dared to propose Cai Yuanchang as his prime minister when he first joined politics. Why did the Prime Minister agree to this so easily?"

Wang Anshi heard this and said: "Zhang Duzhi wants to take this opportunity to say that it was my fault that he didn't say anything when he was in front of you just now."

"Of course he helped me and asked for some benefits in person. It's natural."

Lu Jiawen suddenly said: "That's it."

Lu Jiawen thought to himself, of course Zhang Yue could ask for favors from Wang Anshi on one side and speak ill of Wang Anshi on the other side.

It's not impossible, but it would destroy your character.

At the level of Wang Anshi and Zhang Yue, credibility is the most important thing, unless the benefits derived from it are greater than the two.

Reputation is something that only comes first and not second time.

Confucianism talks about the debate between righteousness and benefit all day long, but never considers objectivity. In a stable system, those who talk about righteousness will gain the most long-term benefits.

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After Wang Anshi left first, Zhang Yue was about to ride on his horse. Several officials from Zhongshu hurriedly came to pay homage to Zhang Yue's horse.

"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang for returning to Beijing and taking up the post of political participation!"

Several people bowed down in front of the horse, looking very respectful.

There was still a ceremony for Zhang Yue to take office, but several officials were eager to come to pay homage and wanted to recognize the mountain.

Wang Anshi's power was still not declining at this time, but the officials in Zhongshu were very likely to wake up before the golden wind moved.

As officials in Zhongshu, these people's political sense is very sensitive and they can know the subtleties.

"You guys are interested!"

When these people heard what Zhang Yue said, they were all overjoyed and said, "I am willing to hold the whip for my husband from now on!"

Zhang Yue nodded slightly, then rode away from the palace.

At the palace gate, he saw Cai Que.

Cai Que put his hand on the reins here, obviously waiting for him for a while.

Cai Que now knows how to make imperial edicts, know the admonishment court, and judge Sinong Temple. From his long list of official names, we know how popular he is in the eyes of the emperor.

However, as Zhang Yue participated in politics, he immediately paid tribute to Cai Que because of his official position.

However, Cai Que ignored these etiquette in front of Zhang Yue, and instead urged his horse to come to his side and ride with him.

"came back!"

Zhang Yue nodded.

Cai Quedao: "It'll be good to come back. It's time for you and me to do something big together. Let's make great plans!"

Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother is right, I am going to find you."

The two chatted while riding horses. After leaving the palace gate, they entered the bustling Royal Street.

As the year draws to a close, Royal Street is still crowded with people.

There are still more than a month before the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival, but things have already been set up outside the city gate in advance. The two city gates have been painted with a new layer of vermilion paint and look particularly bright. Aoshan for viewing lanterns has been set up.

There are officials and ladies in brocade robes on the corridor, and vendors in colorful sheds selling various goods.

As long as you can afford it, you can buy anything in Bianjing.

Zhang Yue and Cai Que have been here for many years and have become accustomed to the life in Bianjing and fell in love with it.

Bianjing is a city that has no sense of rejection. It embraces everyone who comes from a foreign land and accepts them as one of its members.

In this city where more than 1.5 million people live, there are countless new things happening every day from morning to night. Here you can meet any famous person in the world, and there are all kinds of stunning beauties in the brothels and palaces.

Satisfy any imagination you have for women.

The prosperity here is far from comparable to the Fujian Road where Zhang Yue and Cai Que were born.

As a time traveler, Zhang Yue is somewhat immune to these issues, but every time he sees Cai Que's shining eyes, he can feel the same.

This is one of the reasons why he has such a good relationship with Huang Lu and Cai Que.

We have a common origin and a common ambition.

"What did the officials say today?"

Zhang Yue glanced at Cai Que and said, "You want to spy on the king? Can you ask me to reveal the forbidden language?"

Cai Que smiled when he heard the words: "You don't have to tell me that if the king is not secretive, his ministers will lose their lives, and if their ministers are not secretive, they will lose their virginity. Are the officials asking you about changing the Yuan Dynasty?"

Zhang Yue's heart trembled. Did Cai know about this earlier than he did?

Cai Que looked at Zhang Yue's expression and smiled: "It's just as I expected."

After a pause, Cai Que said to Zhang Yue: "I secretly advised the officials on this matter!"

Zhang Yue suddenly said: "You are so upright, it turned out to be your idea."

Cai Quedao: "Wang Jiefu is old, and it will be a matter of time before he loses his holy family."

"The rest of Wang Yuyu is of no use, and Chen Shengzhi is seriously ill. As long as Wang Jiefu leaves, you can show off your ambitions."

Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother, are you advising me to replace Wang Jiefu as soon as possible?"

Cai Quedao: "It's a matter of time. Wang Jiefu's tactics are no longer in line with the wishes of the officials. Nine years after the reform, everyone in the world is tired of his tactics."

Zhang Yue said: "In that case, wouldn't it be better to let Wang Jiefu retreat on his own? Why do I have to push him!"

Cai Quedao: "Du Zhi, what are you waiting for? If you don't take it, you will suffer the consequences. If you delay it, things will change!"

"It's like that dead tree, it will rot sooner or later. If you push it down, no one will say you are not good. Instead, they will respect you. Don't be a woman anymore. Have you forgotten that Lu Jifu forced you to leave the capital?
To be continued...