Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 385 He's in Luoyang, I'm Uneasy

"Huang Si? How is he doing now?" Hearing this name, Zhang Ying's eyes flashed a little unnaturally, but then he returned to normal, "I have found a job for him, which is enough for him to support him in his old age."

Wang Bu replied: "I heard that since Huang Si went to Sanqi Province, he has complained from time to time, saying that the Zhang family owes him, so the subordinate officials dare not approach him."

When Zhang Ying heard this, his brows furrowed. The slight guilt in his heart disappeared immediately. He shook his head angrily and said, "Huang Si is too ignorant to advance or retreat. Without my Zhang family, he is from a poor family. How can he?" Can he be ranked as the fifth-level center? That time I asked him to come forward, just to repay my kindness to the Zhang family, but he failed to do it. I also took the trouble to help him arrange an escape route so that he would not be homeless, but he is particularly dissatisfied. It’s really disappointing that we’re still complaining in private.”

"Huang Si has been a fifth-rank official for a long time. He is often consulted by nobles. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, his mind is no longer clear, so he does not know how to advance or retreat. It is not strange to say this." Wang Bu smiled, and then continued Asked: "Since this person is like this, he will no longer be used by the benefactor in the future, so what is the use of keeping his position? Should he be abolished?"

Zhang Ying shook his head without hesitation and said: "Who is Huang Si? Since I arranged for him to come down, why bother to get rid of him? After all, he has done things for the Zhang family and is not young anymore, so just keep him." Let the world see how open-minded I am."

Wang Bu nodded slightly, knowing that his master was now a minister, his mentality changed. But as soon as his mind changed, he asked with a smile: "Since the benefactor wants to show his magnanimity, does Chen Zhi also want to stay?" After all, this person's official position is only a fifth rank. In fact, the reason why hundreds of tea shops are talking about Huang Si today is precisely because of Chen Zhi."

"Chen Zhi?" Zhang Ying's pupils suddenly dilated when he heard the name, but he did not immediately express his position. Instead, he asked: "How did those scholars who made trouble about nothing talk about Chen Zhi?" As he spoke, Zhang Ying was filled with confusion. The tea shop seems to have no good intentions.

This is normal. In fact, not only Zhang Ying, but also many other ministers looked down upon this tea shop.

The reason for this is also very simple. Although scholars in the New Han Dynasty did not prohibit scholars from discussing government affairs, they could not go too far. However, the many storytellers in these hundreds of tea shops, although they had avoidance and cryptic remarks, were placed in a place like Luoyang. In a place that is well-connected, well-informed, and has relatively open folk customs, the so-called taboos are simply in vain. Just like when Huang Tong spoke before, although he used various references and did not reveal his identity, who among the people present did not know who he was talking about?
In fact, in today's dynasty, there are still many young and strong people who used to chat in hundreds of teahouses without any scruples. But once they ascend to the throne and gain majesty and momentum, they will turn around and do not like it. The comment about hundreds of tea shops is just because of the rules and the background of the tea shop, it is difficult to get angry.

However, this does not prevent them from hating those who speak loudly in the teahouse. This is what Huang Tong said. They are not worried about the court, but they are afraid of the family's grudge.

Wang Bu's attitude towards Baijia Tea House was obviously different from Zhang Ying's. He just smiled and said, "Nowadays, Chen Zhi is highly regarded in Baijia Tea House. People mention this every day." Son, a few people even praised him specifically."

Zhang Ying nodded and said: "Chen Jiazi is a talented person. He has been an official for more than a year and has made great and small achievements. Even I admire him. It is not surprising that the boys in Baijia Tea House praise him. .”

Wang Buxiao asked: "Then are we really going to let Chen Zhi continue to be the secretary-supervisor? Or follow Huang Si's example? Now that you are the minister, if you don't want Chen Zhi to be promoted, you can let him be the secretary-supervisor." The province has stayed.”

Zhang Ying shook his head with a smile and said: "It is precisely because I admire him that I can't let him go. I can tolerate Huang Si, but I can't show my tolerance to Chen Zhi. Otherwise, I don't know if I will let him stay in Luoyang." There have been so many troubles. Although I will serve as the minister, I still have the King of Guanghan on top. How can I do whatever I want? Besides, Chen Zhi cannot be restrained easily. As long as he makes a few more contributions, I will take out the minister. The authority of the order cannot be suppressed by him."

"Then let Chen Zhi go and serve as the county guard?" Wang Bu asked again. In fact, like Ming Jing, he already knew what his master meant. After all, Zhang Ying had planned to defeat many people for so long. Competitors stand out and become ministers. This authority must be demonstrated.

Sure enough, I heard Zhang Ying laugh and say: "You just said three things to establish your authority. The first is a private matter and should not be made public. The second is a military and state matter. I am also unable to do it. So the third thing , it should be suitable for the top and bottom, and it should be the first choice. I guess it is about Chen Zhi. A year ago, I failed to drive him to become a small official, and he was blocked by the ministers. Now that we are discussing this matter again, we must show our authority. No matter what the ministers do, It’s useless to stop him.”

When he spoke, although he was smiling, there was a sense of firmness in his words, which contained a firm will in his heart, which could not be changed by others.

Wang Bu also put away his smile and nodded, because he knew the meaning of this move.

The Chen Zhi of today is not the Chen Zhi of a year ago.

A year ago, Chen Zhi was still a junior in Luoyang County. He had made some achievements and had good relations with several ministers, but after all, he was still a newbie in the officialdom, an official of the seventh rank.

But now, Chen Yong's position as Taipu has been firmly established and his authority has been demonstrated. Chen Zhi is his grandson. The two grandsons complement each other and expand the power of the Chen family;

At the same time, Yang Gong married his daughter, and Chen Zhi was the uncle of the Yang family. It was said that he and Yang Jie, the big clerk, were even talking about things. Effect, it is said that it is based on Chen Zhi's words.Not to mention, the Yang family behind Yang Jie is a powerful family in Guanzhong. Although Chen Zhi is only an uncle and married to a concubine, this daughter is favored by Duke Yang, and Chen Zhi is talented and can help Yang Jie in his job as a farmer. , Weng and son-in-law are harmonious. If you want to disturb Chen Zhi, you will undoubtedly stimulate the Yang family.

Thirdly, Chen Zhi has been helpful to several ministers in the past year. In addition to Taichang Deng Meng, Dahonglu Zhao Min, Zong Zheng, Ting Wei, etc. also have friendship with him.

Not to mention, most of what Chen Zhi did in a year had an impact on the scholars. Now he is quite famous among the scholars and has many admirers. Even many people value him very much. Many people Discuss with his peers.

Such a person, with official status, background, and famous connections, has already taken root in Luoyang.

Wang Bu, as a staff member, also analyzed the stakes and stakes in this situation clearly with his master in order to fulfill his responsibilities.

"I really don't want to know, I'm startled when I think about it," Zhang Ying couldn't help feeling emotional after listening to the analysis, "It's only been a long time, and he has taken root in Luoyang. Given time, it's only a matter of time before he ranks among the nine ministers. The problem is, in terms of his background, he can be called an outstanding man, but it was only a year ago, and even my ancestors can't compare to him!"

Wang Bu nodded silently and agreed with Zhang Ying's judgment.

For more than a year, he planned all aspects for Zhang Ying. What Zhang Ying saw was the overall situation, the general trend, and the authority of the ministers, while what Wang Bu saw were the many complicated things. Tiny details.

Zhang Ying could ignore Chen Zhi and just think of him when needed. However, Wang Bu had to pay close attention to Chen Zhi regularly and obtain information for consultation. Therefore, he lamented the rapid advancement of Chen Zhi's power even more than Zhang Ying.

After sighing with emotion, he added: "But that's why we can't let it go. While he has only taken root a little and is not yet stable, with the power that the benefactor will soon have, he will definitely be able to bring him down. At the same time, with his Personal connections can shock all parties!”

"Yes, this is a threat, and he is also a talented person. I will not stop him, so as not to break up with the Chen family and the Yang family, but I can't just leave it alone," Zhang Ying looked at Wang Bu, and finally A decision was made, "Let's arrange him to be with Wang Jun."

"Wang Jun? Wang Dashima? Just want Chen Zhi to go to the land of Youbin?"

Wang Bu was stunned when he heard the name, then his expression changed, and finally he bowed and bowed.

“The benefactor’s wonderful plan is beyond me!”

Zhang Ying waved his hand and sighed: "No need to compliment, you must also have something in mind. This post of Great Sima was resigned from the Marquis of Wuxiang and was concurrently led by the King of Guanghan. However, half a year ago, there was a melee between the three tribes of Xianbei, and all of them were General Wang. After the peace, the post was returned to him. From then on, all the land in Youzhou was controlled by him, and the officials who led the land were also restricted. There were always county governors who were expelled because they did not agree with him. I heard that recently there was another The prefects of two counties were dismissed by him and replaced with his own troops. They reported to the court to ask for officials. If things go on like this, what's the point? Previously, Youji suffered from drought and banditry, so the king's generals were eager to follow the military power. Now, Da Sinong's three strategies Now that we are out, we naturally want to return to the past, and the two county guards must still be appointed by the imperial court."

Wang Bu nodded when he heard the words.

After Zhang Ying finished speaking, he suddenly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Chen Zhi has become much more stable recently. I wonder what he has done?"

"I heard that he has sorted out all the books in the East and West Pavilion of the Secretary's Province, and intends to compile a big canon, and I heard that he has also written an agricultural book, which seems to be a book."

"Compile the canon? Write the agricultural book?" Zhang Ying rubbed his head and sighed, "It's really pleasant to hear it at first. If Chen Zhi really only has this ambition, then that's fine. I will definitely collect the world. Articles and classics are for his compilation, but he doesn’t actually have this ambition. Yang Jie’s Three Strategies for Farmers and Chen Yong’s Book of Ma Zhengzhi are all from his hands. If this person still stays in Luoyang, we will I feel uneasy."

"My subordinate understands, let's make arrangements now." Wang Bu nodded, but after he finished saying this, his heart moved, and he thought of something again, and then he said again: "By the way, my benefactor, this time in the hundred In the family tea shop, while everyone was talking, two people participated. Judging from the information obtained by my subordinates, the origins of these two people are somewhat unusual."

(End of this chapter)