"I don't want to see Wang Zeng again today."

Walking down the steps, Zhang Duan said coldly.

Han Gang, who was beside him, replied, "Who is Ding Wei?" ”

The two glanced at each other and each sneered.

What is Lu Gongshu thinking, after he jumps out, how can the Zai Fu not see through it?

Cai Qu and Han Zhen had calm faces. Zhang Dan smiled with hidden worries. Only Xue Xiang, like a person who has nothing to do - does not have the identity of a jinshi, but he doesn't need to think too much.

In the early years of Renzong, Prime Minister Ding Wei was in power, and he and his inner servant Lei Yungong were the inside and outside, controlling the country's affairs. The king of politics once left the right words in order to remove Ding, and discussed with the Empress Dowager Zhang Xian, and overthrew the minister in one fell swoop.

From then on, if any important minister took the initiative to ask to stay after meeting the Son of Heaven, then in the eyes of the world, his intention would only be directed at the same rank. In terms of strategy, it also lost the suddenness of its action, but instead startled the snake.

Therefore, it has gradually become a taboo in officialdom, and basically such a practice rarely occurs again.

"If it's just for the younger brother, it doesn't matter." Han Gang said indifferently.

Zhang Dian looked at the road ahead: "It's just for Yukun you." ”

"That's true." Han Gang raised his head and sighed. Zhang Dian is too close to himself, and he will inevitably be implicated.

Han Gang looked back at the Funing Hall at sunset, what Lu Gongzhu would say, in fact, it was completely imaginable.

Even if he wasn't in the temple to observe, Lu Gongshu would not have anything else to say.

……………………

When Cai Qu, Han Zhen and others all left, leaving only Lu Gong with a ruling Funing Palace, and fell into silence again.

Zhao Ji lay down and sat with the queen, while Lu Gongzhu stood steadily, and he didn't pay attention to it.

Helped Zhao Ji tuck the quilt, took advantage of the situation to sort out his mood, looked up at Lu Gongzhu to the queen, and asked in a deep voice: "I don't know what the privy is asking for to stay?" ”

Lu Gongzhu bowed deeply: "For the foundation of the Emperor and Song Dynasty." ”

The courtiers didn't have much experience with the queen in talking about the king's methods, but she had a prejudice against Lu Gong's writings, and when she heard this, she naturally became wary, "Why did the privy councillor say this?!" ”

"The courtiers look at today's court, and there are already hidden worries lurking. Wang Anshi has prestige, and his protégés are all over the court; Hangang has a heavy name, won the hearts of the people, and is admired by the world. Now Weng and his son-in-law are in the same court, cooperating with each other, and in the long run, the foundation of the Emperor and Song Dynasty may be unstable. ”

With the words of Shen Shen and Murderous Machine, the hall became quieter for three minutes. The sunlight shining from the southwest could not reflect the temple, but only dyed the southern window with a blood-like red light.

"It's not like it's been in the past." The more she looked at the queen, the more unpleasant Lu Gong's eyes became, and she immediately said, "Although I am a woman, I also know that the two of them, Yan Xianggong and Fu Xianggong, were once in the same line. ”

"That's Fu Bi once said that Yan Shu was treacherous!" Lu Gongzhu raised his eyes, and his eyes under a pair of white eyebrows were as sharp as swords, "Today in the palace, Sima Guang did have a lot of mistakes, but yesterday, Han Gang served tea and wine at the banquet, could it be done by important ministers?!" ”

opened his mouth to the queen, do you want to say that Han Gang is Wang Anshi's son-in-law, and he abides by the duties of his juniors, so he will serve tea and wine? ! But doesn't this confirm Lu Gong's words?

"Your Majesty." Lu Gongshu said in a deep tone, "The minister is not talking about Han Gang's character. The test jade should be burned for three days, and the material must be identified for seven years, and it is not clear now. ”

Xiang Queen's face turned white with anger, Bai Juyi's poem was so famous, pointing at Lu Gong's hand was trembling: "Zhou Gong is afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang is humble and has not usurped the time." These two sentences, why don't the privy councillors say clearly?! ”

"The minister is only for the foundation of the emperor and the Song Dynasty, not for his own selfish attack on the king and Han Weng's son-in-law."

"It's not for my own selfishness," Empress Xiang laughed angrily, "On the night of the winter solstice, when the lives of my mother and son were almost guaranteed, I don't know where Lu Shumi is?!" ”

"His Royal Highness values Han Gang, or there may be a reason." Lu Gongzhu was unwavering, he didn't care about the queen's denial, the key was still on Zhao Ji, the more the queen favored Han Gang, the more worried the emperor would be: "But Han Gang became famous before he could stand, and the world regarded him as a god." Today, the palace said that Sima Guang had a heart disease, and how many people didn't believe it? Your Highness should believe it, right? ”

Xiang Empress immediately said: "Sima Guangqiang wants to kill Wang Jue, isn't it a heart disease?" ”

"What about the imperial history, don't they also want to kill Wang Jue?" Lu Gong asked rhetorically.

"They were just deceived."

Lu Gongzhu's expression was solemn: "Being bewitched by others, he has already been dismissed from office, so how can the demagogic people ignore the law?!" ”

Where can Empress Xiang's eloquence be compared with the old and spicy and mature Lu Gongshu, it was blocked when he landed. The decision to give preferential treatment to Sima Guang was just made in the Chongzheng Palace.

Lu Gongshu did not continue to argue with Empress Xiang, he looked at Zhao Ji who was lying quietly, "Han Gang's name is important, and Wang Anshi's prestige is especially high. Zhang Dian Cai is indeed his minions, Han Zhen and Xue Xiang are only promised, if Weng and his son-in-law are in the same government, who can control them in the future? Lu Gongzhu knelt down and bowed again, "Your Majesty, the non-ministers suspect Han Gang and Wang Anshi." But the two of them are in a place of suspicion, just for the sake of the two of them, and they have to avoid suspicion! Even if there are concerns, they have to be cut to prevent accidents. ”

Although Sima Guang failed, for Lu Gongshu, everything had just begun.

He has never had such an idea because of people's success.

bowed her head and arranged her husband's futon, and took the opportunity to calm down a little to the queen. Raising her head, she suddenly questioned Lu Gongzhu: "Han Gang is now only for Neihan, who is not in charge, and Wang Xianggong has only been in charge for five days, not far away." Did the privy councillor see Wang Qi leave his post and want to compete for the position of prime minister?! ”

"Your Highness is suspicious of what he said." Lu Gong's face did not change, and Xiang Empress's actions were really ridiculous in his eyes. He pulled out a piece of his sleeve pocket and pulled out a piece of music. Lu Gong raised his head with both hands in his hands, and said loudly to Zhao Ji: "The minister's resignation table is here." The minister is not in love with power, and the minister in the old years also has the virtue of recommending Wang Anshi, if he can echo the change like Han Jiang and Chen Shengzhi, what is the position of the prime minister? Today's words are not for authority, but for the pure heart of the emperor and Song Dynasty! ”

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In the south of the city, the closed door of the small courtyard where Sima Guang lived was opened, and Sima Kang sent the torture out.

Although it was a send-off, Sima Kang's face was gloomy as if he was sending off a funeral.

Xing Shu also had a heavy face, but he still comforted Sima Kang with good words: "Mr. is the prince and the prince, and he has always been in the emperor's heart for many years, and he is an important minister who wants to support Gu when the Son of Heaven is dying." Although he was humiliated by the villain today, and the queen was bewitched by the traitor, but in any case, didn't he still give Mr. a decent look? ”

"Decent?" Sima Kang's face was even more gloomy: "Is it those gifts?" ”

Xing Shu sighed, shook his head, and patted Sima Kang's shoulder, but he didn't persuade him anymore.

It's all in the field like this, what else can I do?

Xing Shu glanced at the several figures on the opposite side of the sparse flowers and trees who were dodging and looking here, and then turned his head to look at another courtyard not far away. The gate of the courtyard was also closed.

Wang Anshi's work and rest habits in Chengnanyi during this period were very stable, and it was early afternoon at this time, and he usually did not see guests. But Wang Anshi should already know everything that happened at the court.

Xing Shu sneered, I don't know what the important matter of the Pingzhang military state thinks of his son-in-law?

Yesterday the banquet was modest and polite, but today the temple will turn its face ruthlessly. Even if you are as close as Weng Son-in-law, I'm afraid you can't adapt to it, right?

But personal friendship is personal friendship, and state affairs are state affairs. Back then, Wang Anshi was able to cut off relations with many friends for the change of law, and if Sima Guang was defeated and lost today, it should be a lot of applause.

Alas...... Shaking his head, he let out another long sigh, said goodbye to Sima Kang, and walked outside the post house.

Sima Guang's declining state, he can see it clearly. Ambitious to step into the Wende Palace, the result was to lose his armor and be defeated. Lost the only opportunity, it will be difficult to enter the court in his lifetime, how can he not be depressed?

However, Xing Shu does not think that this is Sima Guang's lack of ability, but it is actually a few days.

Sima Guang's choice of timing and means is not bad. In a very limited time, it has been done to the extreme. Even if Xing Shu thinks about it now, he feels that Sima Guang used the impeachment of Wang Qi to raise the momentum of the old party that had been silent for a long time, and announced that he would return to the court, which was the best choice from any point of view.

Especially when the Yushitai has already attacked in groups, taking the lead to give a decisive blow to Wang Jue can not only use the existing momentum, but also make the Yushitai have no way to turn the gun at all, so he can only follow behind.

Let the entire Yushitai be the king's precursor, is there any other better way?

Unfortunately, it still failed.

Time is also fate!

Whether it is staying in the middle, refusing to admonish, or refutating, the queen's possible reaction, Sima Guang must have made a prediction. And the other ministers, whether it is Han Gang, Zhang Dian, or Cai Qu and Han Jin, including the following imperial history, as well as a group of important ministers who have the right to speak, must have also made targeted plans.

It is impossible for Mr. Junshi, who is a backwater fighter and a thorough historian, to be so confused that he rushes into battle without planning.

But the time is not here, and the queen's sentence 'played by Yiqing' is more useful than any kind of refutation.

Who would have thought?!

Torture is another sigh. An official passing by in the corridor immediately smiled gloatingly.

He glanced at the man coldly, noted his appearance, and continued to move forward.

Fortunately, there is still a chance.

Judging from the queen's protection of Wang Qi during this time, it is obvious that the Son of Heaven wants to maintain the stability of the court, and the purpose of dissenting opinions will never change at will.

In this case, there is no need to worry about the attack on the new party, which will have too bad results.

If Sima Guang can bring down Wang Jue, it will naturally be the best, and the old party will definitely be aggressive. If it can't be done, for Lu Gongzhu, the opportunity has also arrived.

There is a world of difference between the prime minister and the ruling party. As far as the punishment knows, the only thing that Lu Gongshu thinks about now is to open the gate. And if you want to maintain the Lu family's door from falling, instead of making compromises to cater to the new party, it is better to take a step forward and fight for the position of prime minister.

The prime minister's door, even if Han Gang is in power in the future, it is inconvenient to move lightly. Even if Han Gang hates the Lu family to the core, he has to think about his Han family - the initiator, there is no aftermath?

If Lu Gongzhu can become the prime minister, as long as he is not so confused as to frustrate the new law, as long as he sings the opposite tune every once in a while, at least until the Son of Heaven is in power, his status will not waver.

As for what happens after that, don't worry...... Wang Jue was let go! Is it possible to reopen Lingnan Road?

Once Duke Lu became the prime minister as he wished, the father and son would be in the country, and it would be impossible for him to marry the Heavenly Family in the future. The family is long-lasting, and Lu Gongzhu can really get his wish.

The Prime Minister's door is off.

Xing Shu sneered, as if he was disdainful, but he was still a little complacent.

Don't waste your own efforts.

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In the Funing Palace, Queen Xiang was still gloomy, angry, and speechless.

And Lu Gong's temperament is becoming more and more pure, peaceful and calm, and there is no joy or sorrow.

This is Lu Gong's statement.

shows a never-compromising posture with Wang Anshi.

Sima Guang, who represents the old ministers of Luoyang, has sunk into the sand today, and the momentum of the old party has suffered a great setback, so the new party will inevitably be arrogant. Under such circumstances, the Son of Heaven must have needed a staunch opponent to remain in the court.

Who else can choose from him but Lu Gong's writings? Even if you don't do anything, you will be able to keep your current position.

But Lu Gongshu still wants to go further. The position of the Prime Minister is above that of the Privy Council. The privy envoy is in charge of the military, while the prime minister is the all-conquering military and political authority.

At present, it is inevitable that Wang Jue will go out. Even if all the bullet stamps have been rejected today, Wang Qi must go out with interest - this can still leave a face, if he is not interested, then there is no one to talk about.

When Wang Jue left, the vacant position of prime minister, in terms of seniority in the two mansions, Lu Gongshu asked himself not to think about the second person. The rest of them are either not qualified enough, or the time they have been in the two provinces is too short.

There is only one thing, and that is that he is the old party. In this way, even the shallow qualifications of the New Party such as Cai Qu and the neutral submissive Han Zhen have the qualifications to compete with themselves. Today, in the palace, Cai will indeed jump out, just for the position of a prime minister.

Lü Gongzhu has no intention of changing his course – and even if he does, the result will only be worse if he loses his reputation – then there is only one thing he can do: he will be more resolute in his opposition to the new law. An old party that remains for the sake of state affairs and does not hesitate to do its own thing, and a member of the new party who is in charge of the same government is the only choice for the Son of Heaven.

As for the stability of the new law, when Wang Anshi was doing important things in the military affairs of Pingzhang, the Son of Heaven did not have to worry too much.

After so many years and so many things have happened, Lu Gongshu no longer has the energy to compete with the new law, and now he just wants to keep his family for a long time. He waited quietly, and the result depended on the reaction of the Son of Heaven.

Zhao Ji, who was lying on the hospital bed, finally moved, and his eyelids blinked.

Once, twice.

Then there is the third one.