Prime Minister

Chapter 384 I don't want to be an official
Han Qi made a decision in the political affairs hall.

At the end, Han Qi said to Ouyang Xiu: "Uncle Yong, you asked Zhang Duzhi to handle this matter, what's the problem?"

Han Qi always had the style of killing first and playing later, but Ouyang Xiu's ability to be the prime minister was entirely due to Han Qi's efforts, and he dared not object to his arrangement.

But in terms of arrangement, Ouyang Xiu felt that the mature and prudent Sima Guang should be more responsible. After all, Zhang Yue was too young and his qualifications were too shallow.

Ouyang Xiu said: "There is no difficulty, everything is according to Han Gong's orders."

After Zhao Gai and Ouyang Xiu retreated, Zhao Gai saw Ouyang Xiu's serious face.

Seeing this, Zhao Gu asked, "Uncle Yong doesn't want to let Zhang Duzhi go?"

Ouyang Xiu said: "Zhang Duzhi is too young, and his words don't carry enough weight. It's better to send someone with senior qualifications."

Zhao Gaidao: "Zhang Duzhi is in charge of etiquette, and he also attended the banquet of serving scriptures. He is a close friend of the official family. Although his qualifications are a bit junior, he has the strength to wait for a newborn calf."

"Besides, you have also seen that before Sima Junshi (Sima Guang), Fan Jingren (Fan Zhen), and Tang Zifang (Tang Jie) were involved in the establishment of the Shujian Chu? It can be said that they raised their heads and tried their best to admonish them Zhang Duzhi has only been in the Sutra banquet for a few days, and he has not made any achievements. He just said a few words next to Sima Junshi, and he has achieved such a feat. Some people will inevitably be jealous in the future."

Ouyang Xiu suddenly realized that Zhang Yue had picked up a big deal for no reason, and said: "Shu Ping's intention is to let Zhang Duzhi go there again to prove his merits. It turned out that was his intention, but someone misunderstood your intention. "

Zhao Gai nodded and said: "I do have the same intention, but you saw that the people who went to the Prince Pu's mansion to announce the imperial edict were either old people in the palace or ministers of long-term hope, but all of them were pushed back by the regiment. What do you say What is the meaning of group training? Unless he really doesn't want to be an official, it would be too much."

Ouyang Xiudao: "That's right, no matter what Tuan Lian thinks, the officials entrust him with the world, but they don't pay attention to this kindness. Both the officials and Zhongshu have resentment towards Tuan Lian from the bottom of their hearts."

Zhao Gaidao: "That's right, none of us now know what Tuan Lian means in his heart? If we can't be persuaded this time, then Tuan Lian has no chance to reserve a position. It's really like what Sima Junshi said. Hand out a piece of paper in the middle of the night, who will be appointed as the crown prince, do you think we will follow or not?"

Ouyang Xiudao: "What Shu Ping said is true. It is to let the younger generation experience and practice. It is best to be able to understand it with reason and to move it with emotion. Even if it can find out the heart of the group practice, it is also good."

Zhao Gai said leisurely: "I'm afraid it won't work anymore, I think Han Gong wants to invite a few clans to go with him, and tie the regiment to face the king!"

Ouyang Xiu's expression changed slightly, if Zhang Yue failed to handle this matter, he would have offended King Pu.

Ouyang Xiu pondered for a while, and ordered his subordinates to order Zhang Yue to go to the mansion after he retreated from the Yamen.

Zhang Yue went to Ouyang Xiu's mansion and gave Ouyang hair first. Mrs. Wu brought the robes prepared by Shi Qiniang and some nourishing medicinal materials.

Ouyang Fa, Wu Shi was chatting with Zhang Yue in the living room, Ouyang Fa said to Wu Shi: "The family has a short story and we will talk about it some other day when the [-]th comes. Du Zhi and I will see some newly acquired antiques."

Wu frowned and said: "They are all old things, what's so good about them? Forget it, I'll go and pack some things."

While speaking, a servant came to report: "Mr. Xue Qilang has arrived."

Ouyang Fa said: "Let someone else go to receive you, don't you see that I have a distinguished guest here?"

Ouyang Fa and Zhang Yue explained: "This man is Xue Liangru, my mother's younger brother. At the beginning, my grandfather supported my father in his official career, so people in Xue's family often ask my father to do this and that. It's really annoying. Not too annoying."

Zhang Yue was taken aback for a moment, but Wu Shi winked at Ouyang frequently, and Ouyang finally realized it.

Ouyang Fa said to the servant: "Let Xue Qi visit his mother."

While talking, I saw a man in his 30s barging in. The man was about the same age as Ouyang Fa, and he looked like a playboy at first sight.

"Why is it so difficult to meet Mr. Ouyang's family?" The other party sneered.

Zhang Yue knew that this person was Xue Liangru, Ouyang Fa smiled all over his face and said, "Well, isn't this a distinguished guest? Uncle Seven, I will introduce you, this is the number one scholar."

Xue Liangru glanced at Zhang Yue and said with a smile, "Disrespect and disrespect, no wonder Bohe has distinguished guests here, so he doesn't want to see me, his relative."

Ouyang Fa's expression was a little ugly and he said reluctantly: "Why? I'll talk to Uncle Qi later."

Xue Liangru said: "I want to see my brother-in-law tonight, you pass the message for me, if I can't see me, I will stay at your Ouyang's house."

Ouyang Fa couldn't help but said, "Isn't it the same for Uncle Qi to go to my mother?"

Xue Liangru said: "That can't be done. The last time I begged my sister, your Ouyang family hasn't done it for me. Today I need my brother-in-law to come up with a correct answer."

Ouyang Fa held back his breath and said, "That's fine, Uncle Seven, you can do what you want!"

Xue Liangru said: "Look at you, you are not very willing."

"Don't dare."

Xue Liangru waved his hand and said: "Forget it, forget it, I know that our Xue family has lost power now, and you don't like it even if you cling to your Ouyang family. You disrespect your elders, and I don't want to argue with you, but I still don't want the kindness of the past." Forget it, you must not forget your roots.”

Ouyang was too angry to say a word, and Wu's face was ashen.

After talking about this, Xue Liangru had to take care of himself.

Zhang Yue said: "Stop!"

"What?" Xue Liangru turned his head.

Zhang Yue walked aside and said, "It's nothing, please!"

Xue Liangru waved his hand, but when he looked back, he didn't see the steps on the ground, and fell to the ground.

"You!" Xue Liangru realized it now, it turned out that Zhang Yue had deliberately interrupted him so that he did not see the steps and made him fall like this.

"Okay, okay, okay!" Xue Liangru was furious.

Zhang Yue said: "Why do you want to lose your temper in front of me? Do you dare to ask me what kindness I owe you before? I can't remember it for a while, so please remind me a little bit."

Xue Liangru left in a huff after being dumb.

Ouyang Fa and Wu shi laughed when they saw that Zhang Yue had vented for them.Zhang Yue said to Ouyang: "Brother Bohe, you don't need to be polite, he is not afraid of offending you, why should you be afraid of offending him?"

Ouyang Fa said: "Duzhi is right, but our Ouyang family really owed him back then."

"Be careful asking for too much money," Zhang Yue reminded, "And my uncle has offended a lot of people who have been officials in the court over the years. People like him will turn their backs sooner or later. Don't let him come and go in and out of the inner house at will, lest there will be something wrong. Let him get the word out."

Before Ouyang Fa could open his mouth, Wu said: "That's right. Daddy is easy to make friends, but he also offends many people. We need to be more careful about others."

Ouyang Fa said: "Forget about others, it seems that Xue Qi won't harm us."

"The scourge is caused by people close to you. They know everything about you. If you don't believe it, it's better to stay away from it." Zhang Yue persuaded Ouyang to send a sentence.

To tell the truth about Ouyang Xiu's personality, as many people appreciate him, as many people offend him.He likes to make friends, but at the same time he is outspoken and critical.He can be called magnanimous, and can confide in friends, but unfortunately the city is not deep, and he is not very defensive.

Not long after, Ouyang Xiu retreated back to the mansion, and when he heard that Xue Liangru was waiting to see him, he didn't have a good face and said, "I don't know for whom I am seeking an official. This Zhengshitang is not my Ouyang family, let alone his Xue family. I can also open my mouth."

Ouyang Fa said: "It's a pity that Mother's face is not good-looking."

Ouyang Xiu shook his head helplessly, then turned to Zhang Yue and said, "Duzhi, let me tell you, I depended too much on Yue's family in my career when I was young, and now I owe this debt, you can't learn from me."

So at Ouyang Xiu's family banquet, Xue Liangru was not arranged, but Zhang Yue was allowed to attend.From a distance, someone was yelling and cursing in the inner hall, as if Xue Liangru was venting his anger on the Ouyang family's female envoy.

Ouyang Xiu and Ouyang Fa pretended not to hear, with embarrassing expressions.

Ouyang Xiu said to Zhang Yue at the banquet: "Mr. Han intends to let you go to Prince Pu's mansion and let him accept the official arrangement. If you don't want to go, you can tell me. I will excuse you in front of Mr. Han. "

Zhang Yue also heard that Zhao Zongshi pushed eighteen imperial edicts, no matter who persuaded them, it was useless.

Ouyang Xiu also meant to let him have a try, as for the statement just now that he relied a lot on the Yue family in his official career, it also made Zhang Yue think deeply.A man needs a knife and a gun to gain fame and fame. It is convenient to take shortcuts, but looking at today's situation, how do you know that there will not be many Xue Liangru in the Wu family in the future?

Zhang Yue put down his chopsticks and said without any hesitation: "Since it was arranged by Mr. Han, then my nephew is obliged to do so. Besides, Mr. Bao, Mr. Fan, Mr. Tang, etc. all contributed a lot to the establishment of the reserve, but in the end it was me I have benefited from Sima Gong, if I don't do my best, the officials will criticize me."

Seeing that what Zhang Yue said coincided with Zhao Gai, Ouyang Xiu was also happy and said: "That's good, that's good."

Ouyang Xiu felt happy all of a sudden.

On this day, Zhang Yue was dispatched and went to the home of Prince Pu's mansion together with the eunuchs in the palace.

The receptionist for Zhang Yue was Zhou Mengyang, the secretary of Prince Pu's residence.

When Zhou Mengyang saw Zhang Yue, he bowed first and said, "Please go back, Mr. Zhuangyuan! He is not feeling well during the group training!"

The officials who came to summon Zhang Yue from the side all looked helpless, and every time people came to Prince Pu's mansion, they always said this.

Zhang Yue said heartily, he was not feeling well, and the frequency of this exercise was higher than that of his aunt, and there were only a few days in a month.

Zhang Yue said: "Can the Zhou Ji Office take a step to speak?"

Zhou Mengyang nodded and agreed after a little hesitation.

Zhou Mengyang was also a Jinshi, and belonged to the same civil service as Zhang Yue, so it was always easier for scholar-bureaucrats to communicate.Zhang Yue pulled Zhou Mengyang to the side and said: "There is no outsider in this room, why King Pu doesn't want to enter the palace, please tell me the truth."

Zhou Mengyang sighed: "People outside don't believe in Tuan Lian, saying that he is pretending to give way, but actually threatening the officials and prime ministers, but I have been a royal secretary for many years. I know what kind of person Tuan Lian is. Tuan Lian is a loyal and kind person. , Usually the servants are unwilling to bully each other, so how could they use such a means of coercion."

"So what does group training mean?

Zhou Mengyang said: "I knew that the champion did not believe my words. I meant to train him. From the bottom of my heart, I don't want to be this official! I don't want to be the emperor!"

After hearing this, Zhang Yue thought, if what Zhou Mengyang said was true, then is there really anyone in this world who doesn't want to be an emperor?

(End of this chapter)