Chapter 285 Persuasion
After some hesitation, Han Zhang still did not intend to object to this matter.
Now that the matter is settled, what is the point of opposing at this time?
Is it possible to let Zhao Xing take back his life?
Han Zhang also believed that it was necessary to limit imperial power, but the starting point of this restriction was for the good of the court.
Not long after Zhao Xinggang took charge of the country, no matter whether it was right or wrong, this matter could only be like this.
Otherwise, where would Zhao Xing’s majesty exist?
He said that asking the officials for instructions was just to temporarily appease everyone.
After hearing this, the other ministers thought about it and agreed to Han Zhang's proposal.
In their opinion, the officials seemed to be lenient and would not allow Zhao Xing to act like this.
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Zhao Xing didn't know what was going on at Zhizhengtang. After Wang Anshi arrived, Zhao Xing told him that he was going to be transferred to the Duzhi Envoy.
Wang Anshi was stunned after hearing this, and said: "Your Highness, I have been a local official before and do not understand the affairs of the three divisions. I am afraid that I will be directly asked to serve as the chief officer of the Du Branch Division. Let His Highness be disappointed.”
He still had some confidence in being asked to serve in the Du Branch Division, but he had no confidence in directly serving as the chief officer of the Du Branch Division.
It’s not that Wang Anshi is not confident in his talents.
If he was asked to handle any government affairs, even if he was asked to serve as the Prime Minister, he would be confident that he could do it.
The Du branch is in charge of financial auditing. He is not very proficient in this aspect, and he has never been exposed to it before.
"There are so many officials in the Duzhi Division who can do other things, you just need to control the overall situation. I let you serve as the Duzhi Division because I suspect there is something wrong with the Third Division and want you to go Check it out," Zhao Xing said.
"If Your Highness wants to investigate the issue of the Third Division, I think there is a person who is very suitable." Wang Anshi said.
“Who?”
"Sima Guang!"
After Wang Anshi finished speaking, he was worried that Zhao Xing would misunderstand, so he explained: "Sima Guang is upright and upright. If this matter is left to him, there will be no problem."
Zhao Xing frowned upon hearing this. Wrinkle, he didn't like Sima Guang's temper very much, but with Sima Guang's temperament, he was asked to take charge of this matter, and he didn't worry about who he would protect.
After being silent for a long time, Zhao Xing said: "I punished him to think at home for half a year. If I call him to the court and he refuses, what should I do?"
With Sima Guang That kind of temper is totally capable of doing this kind of thing.
Zhao Xing would not spoil him, but if he made a decree and was rejected by Sima Guang, he would be embarrassed if word spread.
"I can go and persuade him first. If he agrees, it will not be too late for His Highness to issue an order." Wang Anshi said.
Zhao Xing pondered for a while and said: "Then just go and make a trip."
He had already made up his mind. If Sima Guang refuses to drink wine, he will let him sit there for the rest of his life. Benchless.
No matter how talented he is, he will not be spoiled.
"Yes!" Wang Anshi responded and said, "If Your Highness has no other instructions, I will leave first."
"Go!" Zhao Xing nodded.
"Your Highness, the government just sent someone to ask Your Highness to come over when he is not busy." Eunuch Liu reminded.
"I know." Zhao Xing got up and walked out.
Ever since he took charge of the country, his father never took the initiative to send anyone to look for him.
Sending someone here at this time is most likely because of Gao Bo's demotion.
Zhao Xing came to Fuyan Hall and saw that Grand Prime Minister Han Zhang was also there, so he knew that he had guessed correctly.
"My son, I pay homage to my father!" Zhao Xing saluted.
"No courtesy!"
The official waved his hand, asked Zhao Xing to sit down, and said, "Just now, the Grand Prime Minister told me that you demoted the Duzhi Envoy?"
"Yes!" Zhao Xing nodded, explained the matter again, and said: "Now the northern racecourse only has more than 10,000 stallions. How much can it cost to buy refined grain? But Gao Bo said to Erchen, The treasury can't even squeeze out this little money. Don't you think this person should be demoted?"
Hearing this, the official waved his hands and said, "Now you are the prince of the country. In a few months, you will be the prince. Now that I have ascended the throne, I will not interfere with the affairs of the court. I called you here because I want to tell you that I am going to announce the throne tomorrow morning." Zhao Xing was startled when he heard this and quickly understood. Father’s intention.
Logically speaking, there is no need to announce such a thing so quickly. His father did this to support him in demoting Gao Bo.
"My father can decide this matter." Zhao Xing said.
Anyway, the official family has already planned to abdicate the throne, and he is also mentally prepared to ascend the throne. It doesn't matter whether he announces it early or late.
The official nodded slightly, looked at Han Zhang and said, "Master, the prince is not someone who cannot listen to what others say. If anything happens in the future, you can just tell the prince directly."
< br>"Yes!" Han Zhang responded. "Okay, all of you, please step aside. I'm a little nervous," the official said.
"My son (I retire!)" Zhao Xing and Han Zhang stood up, saluted, and retreated.
After leaving the hall, Zhao Xing asked: "Does the Grand Prime Minister feel that Gu has done something wrong?"
"I dare not comment on whether His Highness is right or wrong. I just feel that such a big matter should be discussed with the courtiers. Make another decision?" Han Zhang bowed.
"Discuss?" Zhao Xing heard this and sneered: "The Song Dynasty was short of horses. Which official in the court found a way to solve it? I worked hard to get more than 10,000 stallions without asking the court for a penny. , handed these stallions over to the court. Could it be that the court couldn’t even provide them with fine grain for feeding?
Gu summoned him in person and asked him if he could solve the problem, but he told Gu that the court had no money. , I can’t move anywhere else.
But the Grand Prime Minister asked me to discuss it with the court officials? When will the discussion last?”
"I understand what His Highness said, but that's the rule." Han Zhang said.
"Rules? What are rules? Are rules used to control orphans?"
Zhao Xing asked three questions in a row, which silenced Han Zhang.
“I heard that the New Deal was co-chaired by the Grand Chancellor and Mr. Fan. After the failure of the New Deal, the Prime Minister did not have to leave the capital, but he still asked himself to leave the capital. Could it be that the edges of the Grand Prime Minister have been smoothed away? Is it okay?" Zhao Xing said calmly.
What Zhao Xing said was a bit hurtful, and he almost pointed at Han Zhang's nose and said that he had been assimilated by those conservatives.
Han Zhang was not angry when he heard this, but smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness has not yet ascended the throne. It is not a good thing to be too strong."
"What?" Zhao Xing sneered: "The Grand Prime Minister thinks that some people will oppose Gu's ascension to the throne. , Or do you think someone dares to rebel? "
"Your Highness is serious. It's just that Grand Prime Minister Fan was also very strong at the time, which ultimately aroused greater resistance, which led to the failure of His Highness Ruoxin's ambition. , We should use gentle methods." Han Zhang said.
“Huairou is a fart!” Zhao Xing cursed when he heard this.
"The Grand Prime Minister is really living more and more. He is more and more gentle, and the officials in the court feel that he is weak and can be bullied. This country in the Song Dynasty has a surname of Zhao. Is it possible that I still want to beg them?" ”
"I don't mean that, I just want to remind His Highness not to be too tough before you are fully prepared." Han Zhang said with a bitter smile.
"Master, you are a smart man!" Zhao Xing looked at Han Zhang and said, "Gao Bo said in front of Gu that there was no way to solve it. Tell Gu, is there any problem with the Third Division?"< br>
"If Guruo's methods are not tougher, should we give them time to cover up the problem?"
"Since His Highness knows there is a problem, he should let people investigate secretly instead of alerting the snake!" Han Zhang said .
"Why do I want to investigate secretly? I just want to investigate openly, just to scare the snakes. I just want to see how many snakes are hidden in it!" Zhao Xing sneered.
Han Zhang looked at Zhao Xing in horror and said anxiously: "Your Highness, this is a critical moment for the construction of the Great Wall in the north. We can't make extraneous matters."
He never expected that Zhao Xing had this idea. .
Han Zhang originally thought that Zhao Xing was blinded by anger.
"Concerned about this and that, when can the long-standing shortcomings of the Song Dynasty be solved? Gu has made up his mind on this matter. The Grand Xianggong will either help Gu, or go against Gu like those others. How to choose, the Grand Xianggong himself Weigh it."
After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he left without giving Han Zhang a chance to persuade.
"Alas!"
Han Zhang looked at Zhao Xingyuan's back and sighed.
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“Why are you here again?” Sima Guang looked at Wang Anshi and frowned.
“It seems that Junshi hasn’t figured it out yet?” Wang Anshi said with a smile.
"I've figured it out. What you said does make some sense, but I also have my own reasons and I can't agree with it." Sima Guang shook his head.
Wang Anshi told him before that Zhao Xing had no intention of drastic reforms. Reform was just Zhao Xing's way of purging officials.
Sima Guang was indeed a little moved after hearing this, but after thinking about it carefully, he still felt that Zhao Xing's approach was in conflict with his ideas.
Sima Guang’s idea is to slowly solve the problem of accumulated disadvantages without causing trouble.
Zhao Xing’s proposition seems to be milder than Wang Anshi’s, but in fact it is more intense than Wang Anshi’s.
It was difficult for Sima Guang to agree.
"It is precisely because of this that you have to participate. Only in this way can you do your best to minimize the impact. What is the difference between your current choice and escape?" Wang Anshi asked.
"Don't use aggressive tactics on me, I won't be fooled by you." Sima Guang said lightly.
"How to provoke generals?" Wang Anshi curled his lips and said: "I have no intention of provoking generals at all. You are familiar with history books and like to learn from history. You should know that in the past dynasties, even if the emperor was in power, there were many loyal ministers who worked hard for the country. Try your best to help the building collapse!"
"But what about you? Just because His Royal Highness doesn't listen to you, you want to stay at home and ignore the affairs of the court."
(End of this chapter)