Lu Yijian looked at Wang Zeng, and his voice trembled a little: "You also say that I am a party for personal gain?" If there is no proof of such things, can they come from your mouth? Xiaoxian, we have been friends for decades, what can't we say in private? ”

Seeing Lu Yijian's eyes wide open, he couldn't believe what he said at all, Wang Zeng's expression did not move: "State affairs, of course, must be said in the court, how can we as ministers teach state affairs privately?" ”

"Of course, you can't talk about state affairs in private, but if you have a misunderstanding about me, you can always tell me, right? said that I formed a party, how can Lu afford it? Filial piety, there is no clear proof, this kind of thing can't be said! ”

"There are gods in the head, many things are done, justice is in the hearts of the people, why should there be evidence for everything? Fan Xiwen's friends are listed in the court, is there a clear proof that he is a friend? ”

"Fan Xiwen's matter was noticed by Yu Shitai. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Xiantai's list of things in the court, is nothing more than a precautionary measure, what does it have to do with me? - Besides, Cai Qi echoes you in everything, could it be that he is also a party with you? ”

"My king has been in the court for more than 30 years, and he thinks that he is worthy of the sky and the earth, and he is loyal to the king, treats his colleagues with courtesy, and always thinks of the people of the world, and he is worthy of it. Cai Zisi's politics have many similarities with what I have seen, which is an ordinary thing, and there is no fact of forming a party. - However, if Tanfu thinks that he is in league with me, he will admit that you have a wide alliance with the government and control the government, so what if you say a word? Tanf, my king was once worthy of it, can you also say a word of truth about this matter? ”

Lu Yijian couldn't believe his ears, Wang Zeng would say such a thing. This is an iron heart, and he wants to pull himself down from the position of prime minister! Seeing that Wang Zeng looked at him, his expression was serious, and his eyes were clear, Lu Yijian's heart couldn't help but sink slowly. is worthy of two words, Wang Zeng can say, can he Lu Yijian say it? Even if Wang Zeng is attacking himself now, Lu Yijian still thinks that he deserves it, but if he wants to say it, he is afraid that he will laugh at future generations. Today, when you come to this step of the field, the phase must no longer be able to be saved, so why bother to use your tongue and let future generations underestimate yourself?

Wang Zeng couldn't stop Lu Yijian from making decisions in court politics, couldn't he still do it if he didn't become prime minister together? Seeing Zhao Zhen above looking at himself with wide eyes, Lu Yi Jian calmed down and said to Wang Zeng: "Xiaoxian is angry with me in his heart, and he can say whatever he wants in private, but the government cannot be reduced to a battle of will, you say that I form a party, there must be clear proof!" ”

"My king has been in and out for decades, and there is nothing that he cannot say to anyone, and if anyone says this to me, I don't need them to give any evidence, and I should abdicate and think behind closed doors! Those who are ministers should always be wary of fear at that time, and should not ignore the wisdom of villains, and do their best to serve the country and the people. What does Tanf think? ”

What can Lu Yijian say? As the prime minister together, he can control the government and suppress Wang Zeng in everything, but when it comes to cleaning himself, he himself is embarrassed to forcibly distinguish in front of Wang Zeng, and now it is meaningless to forcibly distinguish himself.

Seeing that Lu Yijian stopped talking, the situation was already extremely bad, Song Shou protested: "For the prime minister to be in charge of the government, how can you satisfy everyone with everything?" Even if there is a momentary omission, what can you get from yourself? Wang Xianggong's words are too aggressive! ”

Cai Qi sneered: "I said a long time ago that you are attached to Lu Xianggong, and you are shameless to be a ruler, Song Shou, you really don't know what shame is!" ”

Song Shou turned to look at Cai Qi, his hair was all open: "What did you say?" Cai Qi, you are not following Wang Xianggong in everything? Have the face to say me! Is it nothing more than East or West to do things, what is the same as what you see? ”

"Hmph, I see the same thing as Wang Xianggong, and you are also worthy?! Are you blind all the people in the world? ”

Song Shou had a gloomy personality, and he was forced by Cai Qi to be anxious at this time, and when he raised his head suddenly, he actually shot a fierce light.

Zhao Zhen, who was sitting on it, couldn't look at it anymore, stood up, flicked the sleeves of his robe, and went to the hall.

Looking at Zhao Zhen's back, Song Shou finally calmed down, and then remembered that this was in the Chongzheng Palace, in front of the emperor. Turning around to look at the few people present, Lu Yijian was already tired, Zhang Dexiang was calm, Du Yan, Chen Zhizhong and Han Yi and other neutral people were expressionless, and Zhang Shixun's face was pale.

Jing Yu three years, the age of Bingzi, Xia April Jiazi 16th, the ministers in the Chongzheng Palace had a quarrel, and the conflict was fierce, the emperor was rude, the prime minister Lu Yijian, Wang Zeng, the governor Song Shou, Cai Qi, overnight.

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Two days later, in the Chongzheng Palace, Zhao Zhen ordered the small yellow door to serve tea soup, gave a seat, and looked at Wang Zeng sitting below.

However, after two days of hard work, Wang Zeng looked much older, his hair was gray, and the wrinkles on his face were obviously deeper. Wang Zeng was born with a beautiful face and picturesque eyebrows, and if he was seen by the fortune tellers of later generations, he would definitely say that he had a female appearance and must be a rich and noble person. But in Zhao Zhen's eyes, he felt that he was extremely old. I can't help but think of when I ascended the throne when I was young, Ding Wei controlled the government and was domineering, and everyone inside and outside the court was silent. Later, in order to be able to make himself smoothly pro-government, Wang Zeng had many restrictions on Empress Dowager Liu, which caused dissatisfaction and was demoted from the court under the pretext of being demoted. When he left, it was Wang Zeng who led Lu Yijian into the political hall as the prime minister, helping him to survive the days of the queen mother's reign safely.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic for the past, when Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian supported each other and helped each other, and they really thought about themselves as a little emperor wholeheartedly. Unexpectedly, in their later years, the two rolled their eyes, and they have reached this step in the field today. Thinking of the bits and pieces of the past, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel sour in his heart, and the corners of his eyes were a little moist.

Wang Zeng sat down, and Zhao Zhen said: "Xianggong is not yet sixty years old, and he is aging like this, and my heart is really unbearable. In the past few years, Xianggong has worked state affairs and done his best, and I see it in my eyes and remember it in my heart. It is a common thing to have different views on state affairs and politics, and the Xianggong and Shen Guogong have known each other for decades, so there is no need to hurt the peace for this matter. When he leaves the capital, he will nourish his body, put down all these troublesome chores, and shake hands with Lu Xianggong, so that he doesn't have to break off his friendship for many years. ”

Wang Zeng praised the wat and said: "Your Majesty is kind-hearted, and Weichen remembers the teachings. ”

"When I went out of Beijing this time, I don't know where the prime minister wants to be an official? Seeing that your body is not as strong as before, you are elected as a good place, you don't have to bother, just take care of your body. When I am well, I feel at ease. In addition, the national politics will usher in great changes, and there will be a lot of things to rely on in the future, and I will return to Beijing in the future, hoping that the prime minister will be as healthy as when I was a child. ”

Wang Zeng said: "Your Majesty is very loving, and Weichen has nothing to repay." Now that I am old, it is inevitable that I miss my hometown, and I hope to be able to choose a small state army closer to Qingzhou to talk about Weichen's homesickness. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded: "I have written it down, and I will live up to the expectations of the public." No matter where I go, I only have one word for Xianggong, temporarily put down the government and take care of my body, and there are still many places to rely on Xianggong in the future. ”

The king had praised Wat for his gratitude. At this time, the recusal law was extremely strict, and it was generally not allowed to be a governor near his hometown, and Zhao Zhen agreed to it, showing his respect and trust for Wang Zeng.

After comforting Wang Zeng for a long time, Zhao Zhencai said: "This time, Xianggong and Shen Guogong went out of Beijing together, and I was really helpless. The prime minister is in charge of national affairs, and his position cannot be vacant, and the prime minister leaves Beijing, I don't know who can be the prime minister? Teach me! ”

"There is only one Zhang Xiyan left in the political hall, at this time, the important ministers who are not responsible for the world's hopes can not sit in charge, and the ministers want to come and go, and they must be Mengzhou Li Retro. With this old man, even if there is turmoil in state affairs for a while, it will not be a big problem. ”

"I made a note of it. There is no doubt about Senior Governor Lee's loyalty, he has been in and out of the country for decades, and he is also familiar with national politics, so he is a suitable candidate. It's just that the temperament seems to be a little sloppy, and someone has to check and fill in the gaps, I don't know if there is a suitable candidate in the heart of the minister? ”

The political hall is generally two prime ministers, restraining each other, disagreement is a common thing, and intimacy will not be accepted by the emperor. Therefore, the more Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian disagreed, the more Zhao Zhen used them, until they really couldn't cooperate anymore, and they had to go together. It is also customary for the prime minister to recommend a successor when he leaves office, except for those who are really removed from power by the emperor. Of course, it is necessary to ask, whether it is used or not, or the emperor has the final say, and it is not recommended by the former prime minister that he will definitely be appointed. The two prime ministers check and balance each other, so the recommendation can only be recommended by one person in the political hall, and Zhao Zhen will ask Wang Zeng now, and he must not ask the candidate for the governor.

After thinking for a while, Wang Zeng said, "Your Majesty, do you remember Zhang Wenjie's father-in-law?" In recent years, there is not only one person who has presided over the political affairs hall, but the one who deserves the word virtuous minister is none other than Wenjie Gong. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded: "Zhang Xianggong has been an official for decades, without a trace of hair, and he is as clear as water, so he naturally deserves to be a virtuous minister." ”

"In the fifth year of Tiansheng, Zhang Wenjie was the prime minister, when the Chongzheng Palace imperial examination was called, the sky appeared Ruiguang, and the Wenjie Gong congratulated His Majesty on winning people, and the national government should have nobles to help. Suddenly, for nearly ten years, Wen Jiegong has been sleeping under Jiuquan, and Xu Ping, who caused celestial phenomena by the roll call that year, has also been placed as an attendant. From as far as Lingnan Yongzhou as an official, including the barbarians as Ding, the rebellion under the rule of Ping, the construction of sugar and sugar to increase money and grain, to a moment of rising up, mentioning the army of a state to break the country of Jiaozhi, Xu Ping can be said to be the words of the Duke of Wenjie. The national politics are eventful, and it is nothing more than the implementation of the new policy of Jingxi Road, and the new policy of Jingxi Road is the master of Xu Ping. Li Gu's temperament is a little rough, and Xu Ping is thoughtful, it is better to transfer him to Beijing to be the head of the third division, and the national government will inevitably be a big loss. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Xu Ping is young, and I am afraid that the officials will not be convinced when he suddenly ascends to a high position. ”

"It's difficult to do both, and the third division of Xu Ping must have this doubt. However, Xu Ping, who Yichen knows, has always been humble, as long as Li Gugu supports him in the political affairs hall, there will be no big waves. The new policy of Jingxi Road is from the hands of Xu Ping, and it is inevitable that it will be inseparable from Xu Ping when it is promoted to the whole country, please think twice. ”

Zhao Zhen decided in his heart that he wanted Xu Ping to return to Beijing, but Xu Ping was too young, and sitting in the position of the third envoy would inevitably cause opposition from some people in the court. Whether it is suitable or not, Zhao Zhen also has to solicit opinions extensively.