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Chapter 1293: Future Generations Compete
Chapter 1293: Future Generations Compete
The discussion between the emperor and Zhang Yue in the Chuigong Hall continued.
Zhang Yue clearly understood that he had advised the government not to attack the Dangxiang.
Aren't I anxious too?
The current emperor is full of energy, far from the sickly appearance he had after the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Yongle City in the fifth year of Yuanfeng in history.
After Shen Kuo won the Battle of Pingxia City, the emperor felt as if he had taken a tonic and his spirits and complexion improved a lot.
He was much more energetic and excited than when Zhang Yue was appointed prime minister in the second year of Yuanfeng.
Although Qian Yi is a miracle doctor, what is the most important thing for a man? It's his career!
Career is a man’s aphrodisiac!
Look at those retired officials, they age terribly after just a few years.
As for those officials who have a smooth career and are in high spirits, their faces are glowing and they walk with the wind. There is no need to explain their aura.
It was as if he had his own speakers wherever he went. The background music was God of Gamblers BMG, and he looked so stylish when Chow Yun-fat appeared on stage.
This is the current situation of the government.
The emperor has been like this since he conquered Liangzhou, and this state reached its peak after the battle of Pingxia City. On the contrary, Zhang Yue has been very tired in recent years, almost exhausted, and he ended up pretending to be a bully.
Especially in the Battle of Pingxia City, the emperor seized the yellow tent and big flag of the Dangxiang leader, as well as the heads of all Dangxiang generals, and presented them to the Taimiao.
The emperor was reciting prayers in front of the tablets of the ancestors of the Song Dynasty while shedding tears.
The royal family and ministers all shed tears silently, and even Gao Zunyu burst into tears. Zhang Yue found Gao Zunyu's expression funny.
But many ministers will never forget this scene in their lifetime.
At that time, the north wind was howling, and the shame of the Song Dynasty over the past fifty years was wiped out!
At this moment, Zhang Yue’s thoughts were withdrawn from the distant past.
Now, only one step is left, just one step, and he can do as Li Jing did when he captured Jie Li Khan alive, and directly attack Xing and Ling prefectures, capture Li Bingchang alive, and bring him to justice in front of the Taimiao.
Lead the army to attack distant places, capture their leader and bring him to justice!
It is the second greatest pleasure in a man's life.
The Dangxiang were like meat on the chopping board, but the Liao Kingdom intervened and simultaneously deployed troops in Hedong and stationed heavy troops in Hebei to prevent the Song army from attacking the Dangxiang.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but sigh at this point. Most of the things in life are not as we wish!
It's not that the Dangxiang cannot be destroyed, but the emperor is in such good health. This is his last year as prime minister, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to accomplish such a feat.
In terms of anxiety, I am more anxious than the government. I haven't even moved, so why should the government be anxious?
That's right, by collecting exemption money from the fifth-class households, the court can earn an extra 10 million strings of cash a year! Compared with the historical Yuanfeng fiscal revenue, Zhang Yuewei only had a slightly higher amount because he exempted the fifth-class households from 10 million strings of cash!
But was he competing with Wang Anshi to see who could collect more money from the people? Who had a stronger ability to collect taxes? What was the meaning of Zhang Yue's repeated emphasis on "people first"? What were his merits and demerits?
Then they printed several million more salt notes and Jiaozi. All the money came out at once, and then what?
Can we definitely defeat the Liao Kingdom’s million-strong army?
Am I the kind of person who would risk the future of the country and nation for his own achievements?
To achieve success in one's life, hard work accounts for only 30%, while luck accounts for 70%.
Once luck arrives, the whole person will rush forward and bite like a mad dog, holding on tightly and not letting go no matter how hard they hit.
But before good luck arrives, don't move even a finger.
Those who want to achieve great things must be patient and must remain dormant.
A gentleman should be able to understand the changes of dragons and snakes, like a wooden goose, adapting to the shape of things and not making a sound on normal days, in order to surprise the world with one single sound!
Zhang Yue thought of this and said, "Your Majesty, I request that you appoint another Zhongshu Shilang and Menxia Shilang to share the responsibilities of the Zhongshu and Menxia provinces."
The official was surprised when he heard this. What did Zhang Yue mean?
To block Cai Que's path to becoming prime minister?
No, is he preparing to hand over power?
The official suddenly woke up.
But Zhang Yue said, "Your Majesty, the left and right prime ministers are in charge of the general affairs of the two provinces. The Shangshu Zuoshepu is a junior first-rank official, in charge of the prime minister's duties and acts as a minister of the court. The Shangshu You Pushe is a junior first-rank official, one rank lower than the Zuo Pushe, and acts as the minister of the court."
"Then appoint the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel as the head of the deputy prime ministers, and the Minister of the Secretariat, the Left Prime Minister, and the Right Prime Minister as deputy prime ministers!"
"Now we are adding one more assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel and one more assistant minister of the Secretariat to support the Prime Minister!"
The official said, "So there will be six prime ministers in the three provinces!"
Before the Yuanfeng reform, the Zhongshu Menxia and the Privy Council were two ministries.
After the reform, it was completely divided into three provinces, the Privy Council, and four ministries.
The number of prime ministers of the three ministries increased from four to six, and the power of the prime minister was further divided. Now, isn't it that the power of the Secretariat is so great that the court officials are like chicken ribs? Then, another assistant minister of the Secretariat was appointed to share the power of the right prime minister of the Shangshu You Pushe.
The emperor asked, "What's the point of setting up the post of Zhongshu Shilang?"
Zhang Yue replied: "Help him onto the horse and send him off."
The official sighed and said, "Have you made up your mind?"
Zhang Yue said: "I will think twice before making any suggestions. Your Majesty, please consider the candidates for the new Minister of the Imperial Secretariat and the Minister of the Secretariat!"
The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Let Cai Que be the Minister of the Imperial Household!"
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel will later become the head of the deputy prime ministers.
It seems that the emperor still intends for Cai Que to be the right prime minister in the future, succeeding Zhang Yue. Of course, this is also known to everyone in the court.
"As for the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, do you have any candidate in mind?"
If Cai Que was promoted to the position of Menxia Shilang, then Wang Anli, the former Shangshu Youcheng, should have been promoted to Zhongshu Shilang. However, although Wang Anli was Wang Anshi's younger brother, his ability in government affairs was indeed a little lacking.
Zhang Yue was about to mention the names of Su Song and General Xu, but the emperor said, "I want Zhang Zhi to be the Minister of the Central Secretariat. What do you think?"
Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid that I am not up to the task."
The emperor held Zhang Yue's hand and said, "You don't have to refuse. You have made great contributions to the country. I will grant you, the Zhang family, everlasting grace and honor for generations!"
Zhang Yue was overwhelmed with emotion upon hearing this, and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Historically, after the Yuanfeng reform, the emperor appointed Wang Gui as the left prime minister and Cai Que as the right prime minister.
Zhang Dun was summoned back to the capital to serve as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.
Zhang Yue suddenly thought that in this time and space, his good nephew has become the prime minister, but Zhang Dun has not yet. He wondered if he would be angry to death.
The emperor watched Zhang Yue leave the palace and thought to himself, as long as Zhang Zhi is in the court, you can't just let the world do whatever it wants after you step down and just sit there and do nothing from then on.
The emperor sighed to his attendants, "Among the famous ministers of ancient and modern times, how many are like Zhang Qing?"
Shi Deyi said: "This is all because your Majesty knows how to use people wisely, so he has achieved the great cause of rejuvenation!"
Song Yongchen said nothing and thought to himself, although Zhang Yue is as talented as Fang and Du, His Majesty likes to do things himself.
Emperor Renzong was indeed a man of good judgment, and he recruited Wang Anshi and Zhang Yue, thus enabling the Song Dynasty to flourish for twenty years. But what happened after them?
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Zhang Yue left the hall gracefully, and walked down the stairs calmly, led by several officials in red robes.
He raised his head and saw a lone wild goose flying over the palaces.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but recite it.
I often sell Guhou melons on the roadside, and I learn how to plant willows in front of my door.
The vast ancient trees connect the poor alleys, and there are few cold mountains facing the Xu Yu.
Swearing to make a flying spring come out of Shule is not like making wine in the air in Yingchuan.
Under the Helan Mountain, there are formations like clouds, and you can hear feathers flying across the sky day and night.
The envoy Sanhe recruited young people, and issued an edict to send generals out of Wudao.
Try to brush the iron clothes like snow, and hold the sword to move the stars.
I wish I could get the bow of Yan to shoot the general in heaven, so as not to let the Yue army sound the alarm for the Wu army.
Don’t despise your old position as guarding Yunzhong, you can still fight and win honors!
What he just recited was Wang Wei's "Song of the Old General".
Zhang Yue looked back at the hall and couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking to himself, although I know that the old general is still ambitious, I can only say that success does not depend on me, and the task of destroying Xia and defeating Liao will be taken care of by future generations!
Zhang Yue saw that the lone wild goose had disappeared into the vast blue sky. Thinking of this, an inexplicable sadness welled up in his heart.