Chapter 1318 Not as sick as Cai Xiang
Secretariat.
Cai Que sat upright, and beside him was He Zhengchen, the Minister of Revenue.
The two sat opposite each other and savored tea.
The officials of the Secretariat whispered beside him.
One person asked, "How long has Zhang Zi's Thick Face Saint been?"
The other man glanced at Cai Que in the hall and whispered, "I'm afraid it's been more than an hour."
The other party shook his head and said, "From Wang Jinggong, then to Lu Jifu, and then to Zhang Duzhi, it has only been two or three months since the Prime Minister of Cai served as the Right Prime Minister."
Another person said: "Not yet, the official family is using people like a pile of wages, and they have always been the leader of latecomers."
"But it's rare that it's cold before it gets hot."
One person nodded and said, "You are right. Do you think Mr. Cai offended His Majesty?"
"It's hard to say. But now the government and the public are talking about it, and it's hard for Mr. Cai to control the right prime minister."
Two minor officials discussed themselves quietly.
Cai Que's expression became more and more serious and said to He Zhengchen: "Before Zhang Duzhi stepped down, he cut off the power of the Zhongshutang to the Shangshu Province, and even the right Cao of the Ministry of Revenue was pried away." He pulled the official documents on the desk, and the ink traces were still
The new "Common Commentary on the Capital" hurts the eyes, "Now in the future, all the old members of the Zhang Party, and even Zhang Zizheng dares to refute me at the court meeting!"
He Zhengchen said: "The right minister calms down his anger, because he is afraid that the right minister will move his political positions. Since this is the case, we don't have to be polite to him."
How could Cai Que not know that Zhang Yue had dug so many pitfalls for him?
He, Cai Que, was struggling to take action and could not even regain power, let alone Zhang Yue's political responsibilities.
He Zhengchen asked, "Your Majesty summoned Zhang Zihou to the capital. Are you dissatisfied with the Right Prime Minister?"
When Cai Que heard this, he thought that his loyalty to the official family must be irreplaceable, but unfortunately his ability to do things may be slightly inferior.
But Cai Que also has his own difficulties. Since Zhang Yue stepped down as right prime minister, the official family has resumed his style of interfering in everything in Sansheng. He is loyal to himself, so of course it is hard to say anything. He will do whatever the official family says.
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After the incident, the blame naturally came to Cai Que's head.
In the end, the court collectively questioned Cai Que's ability.
Cai is indeed suffering. The power he has is far less than that of Zhang Yue back then, but he has to take care of the same things as Zhang Yue.
In addition, Cai Que made trouble for demoting Fan Chunren to the capital. He first said when he reported to the emperor that Fan Chunren liked strange things in the court was unavailable, and then he deliberately asked Fan Chunren to return to his hometown to recuperate on the grounds that he was sick.
As a result, a few days ago, when Fan Chunren's younger brother, as the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Transportation, came to Beijing, the official asked about Fan Chunren's condition. Fan Chuncui said that Fan Chunren was just a minor illness and had no major illness.
After the officials found out, the result can be imagined.
However, even in front of his confidant, Cai Que still defended the emperor: "Your Majesty also has his own difficulties. It is not that easy to govern the country and pacify the world."
He Zhengchen asked, "What did you say yesterday when Zihou visited the right prime minister?"
After Zhang Dun entered the capital, he visited Cai Que before meeting the saint. This is also a ritual.
But Cai did think of a meeting with Zhang Dun, and his displeasure was filled with words.
Cai Que said: "Zihou hopes to stop the party struggles. After letting Su Che, Qin Guan, Chao Buzhi, Shangshu Zuo Chenglang and other officials go out, they can collect them."
He Zhengchen knew Cai Que and Zhang Dun had a new party at the same time, so he must not make trouble at this time.
He advised: "No matter how bad Zhang Zihou is, it is better than recalling Sima Guang. Now Sima Jun is very high in his opinion as the prime minister. If he really wants him to return to the court, he may overturn the government's affairs. Fortunately, he refused but refused."
Cai Queze said: "This is a way to nourish hope. Don't be fooled by this old thief."
"The longer Sima Guang refused, the more the people in the world hoped that he would enter the court and become prime minister."
He Zhengchen asked, "Does Zhang Zihou have any connection with Sima Guang?"
Cai Que said in a deep voice: "This is not the case."
"It's just that Zihou is not clear about his mind, and he is called pragmatic, but in fact he is wishful thinking. He spoke for Su Shi in Wutai's poem, and even criticized Wang Zuoxiang for eating Shutan's saliva, and he was very willing to turn against him. But Zihou is so
It was never seen that the Su brothers were grateful to him and criticized the Meishan military use."
"What did you say yesterday? Liu Xinlao (Liu Zhi) has no longer had any other opinions since he was expelled. Can't people correct their mistakes?"
He Zhengchen said: "Liu Xinlao is a man with a bone and a bone. How could he think that he can use it because he no longer has a different theory? This person is harmless and a tiger is hurting people's hearts."
"I think these people should be carved into stones and monuments in court, and they will never be hired."
"How come your Majesty insists on disturbing each other."
He Zhengchen said: "I have seen through it. Even if you want to open the Internet, you will not let you go. It would be better to just end it."
Cai Que said: "What I said is very true. Zhang Zihou doesn't know anything, how can I not know anything?"
"There is only the principle of choosing one thing in the world, and no one can choose from it. I think it is the way to use it, but in fact it is not suitable."
"To plan a big thing, you need to have the ambition to stand on a thousand feet without any support!"
He Zhengchen sighed: "The right minister's heart can highlight the sun and the moon, and the heaven and the earth."
"Cai Que took out a list from his sleeve and pushed it onto the case: "This is 57 party members, and they can be chased. The Censorate has begun to investigate and deal with it, and the official should also recommend some capable people to make up for it."
He Zhengchen nodded when he heard this.
After a while, he entered Qi and said, "You reported to the right prime minister, and the facts have been found. Chen Mu, the governor of Dengzhou, received 300 stagnant gold from Aligu!"
Cai Que's expression frightened. He hated such a corrupt and perverted person the most in his life. He looked carefully and stroked the word "Chen Mu" drawn on the roster and said, "What are you waiting for to get someone!"
Xiang Qi said: "Chen Mu is the former Minister of Rites after all, should he report to His Majesty?"
Cai Que said: "You go and get people first, your majesty will tell you."
Xiang Qi, who followed Cai Que, has now become an official in the censor and is aware of miscellaneous matters.
After pausing, Cai Que said, "Although Chen Mu and I have had a relationship, they put the overall situation first and send people to talk about it well, don't be surprised by him."
"Now Shen Cunzhong has surrendered. Wang Chudao, what about Uncle Zhong Yi?"
Xiang Qidao: "Wang Chudao, Uncle Zhong Yi is still the same."
"Then continue to investigate Wang Chudao! It's all." Cai Que said that he rubbed the ice cracks on the teacup of the official kiln, as if he hadn't seen the teacup in the cup be cold.
Zhang Yue's three generals in the northwest were the Privy Councilor, the Huanqing Road Administrator Shen Kuo, the Xihe Road Administrator Wang Hou, and the Fuyan Road Administrator Zong Shidao.
Cai Que sent officials to review the military expenditures of the three people in the northwest, and he reviewed them almost without any sacrificing them.
Shen Kuo was afraid that Cai Que would deal with him and expressed his loyalty to Cai Que.
Wang Hou was still dissatisfied.
He Zhengchen said: "Wang Shao and Wang Hou have been in charge of Xihe for many years. Apart from them, no one can convince the public, so should we let it go first? There is also a family of generals in the Northwest Pole for generations, and it is not good to offend too deeply.
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Cai Que said: "Okay, then I will transfer the Yi uncle to another place and ask Xu Dezhan to replace him."
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Dengzhou.
Chen Mu, the Minister of Rites, was demoted by Chen Mu.
Twilight fell on Chen Mu's face, and he was holding up his pen to write on the desk, writing and stopping, stopping and resting, and seemed particularly hesitant.
The letter was written in the end. Chen Mu sighed and said to his son Chen Yanwen: "I don't know if this letter will save my life!"
Chen Yan asked, "Dad, is this true or false?"
Chen Mu said: "This is my confidant who reported me overnight. How can there be a falsehood? Now only Zhang Jiangong can save me."
"It's just that Mr. Zhang is far away in Fujian, so I'm afraid it's too late."
Chen Yanwen cried and said, "Dad, why bother betting on life? It's just 300 coins. We'll recognize it."
Chen Mu said: "You don't understand. What Cai Chi wants is not money, but Zhang Yue's confession of Aligu! What's more, Cai Chi Zheng has an old grudge with me. He will definitely make a big fuss this time, with these 300 stakes."
"The incident of Zhang Gong's affair with Ali Gu is false, but I will be arrested and humiliated in Beijing."
"Look at the prison case that Cai Chizheng has made over the years. Even if he comes out alive, he will still be covered in skin. How can I endure this hardship at this age?"
Chen Yanwen cried and said, "Father! The family's life is all about one, and we can endure the humiliation for a while!"
Chen Mu said: "Terror is second. I'm afraid that Cai Chi is asking me to give me something unfavorable to Mr. Zhang. If I have any unexpected things, you should go and join Mr. Zhang. He is a kind and righteous person. For many years of friendship, he will not be weak.
Wait for you."
As he was speaking, a servant staggered into the door: "You reported to the county magistrate, the capital seems to be coming, and you have passed the East City."
Chen Mu, Chen Yanwen and his son were both shocked.
"Tiqi came so fast. I just got to report the news soon!" Chen Mu sat down.
Chen Yanwen hurriedly helped Chen Mu up and said, "Dad, we have closed the door, you can go first! Hurry up, prepare the car!"
Chen Yanwen grabbed his father's sleeve and wanted to escape, but was pushed away. Chen Mu said: "It's useless. The whole world is full of imperial land. Where can I escape? But I'll live for a few more days and leave today.
Do things that are fearful of sin.”
Speaking of this, Chen Mu held Chen Yanwen's hand and said, "You go and close the door and delay the time. I will write another memorial to the emperor to expose what Cai Chizheng has done over the years. From now on, don't let him live a better life."
Chen Yanwen said: "Dad!"
Chen Mu said sternly: "Go quickly! Only in this way can Cai Chizheng be afraid of the mouse! Go and win my trust."
When Chen Yanwen took the letter, a tear fell on the word "Cai" in the letter, swimming like blood.
"Yes." Chen Yanwen left in a hurry.
Chen Mu returned to the case and wrote a letter quickly and handed it to his servants. Then he pushed the case and walked to the yard and stared at an old well for a moment: "Tai Chizheng is not letting you go for three hundred guan!"
After saying that, Chen Mu sorted out his clothes and jumped into the well. The dry well was deep and the bottomless, and there was only a muffled sound that shocked the crows under the eaves.
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Under the city of Huanzhou.
Zhang Geng pulled his horse back to the city tower, and immediately bowed to Shen Kuo and Xu Xi, "Shu said goodbye! Xu said goodbye!"
Shen Kuo looked shy and twisted his beard and sighed: "The old file of the military weapon monitoring crossbow machine is still at the hands of Cai Xiang. I... I have no choice." After saying that, he covered his face with his sleeves.
Zhang Geng shook his whip and pointed to the northwest road: "Why do you have to explain to the Prime Minister? I have been under your tent for many years, so I don't know your difficulties."
"Cai Xiangkong was called the prime minister, but he had no real power to mobilize troops to govern the country. He knew that he was unstable in the court, so he also wanted to use his father's old method to fight a few victories in the northwest first to gain prestige.
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"It's a pity that his ambition to consolidate power with his army is not comparable to his father back then!"
Shen Kuo and Xu Xi raised their heads and thought to themselves, Zhang Dayanei was really amazing, and saw through Cai Que's motive at first glance.
That's right, Cai Que just wanted to copy Wang Anshi and Zhang Yue's route and use military merits in the northwest to block the mouths of the opposition in the Korean Central Committee.
That's why he was anxious to replace Zhang Yue's three generals in the northwest.
Now Shen Kuo is forced to lose to Cheng, and Master Zhong leaves the road, leaving only Wang Hou, which is a lonely tree. Although Xu Xi is not Cai Que's confidant, he was promoted by the emperor.
It can be said that Cai Que had no one available in the court, and he actually wanted to interfere in the military affairs in the northwest.
Who knows that most of the Western Army generals were promoted by Zhang Yue in recent years.
Shen Kuo was really guilty and heard Zhang Geng say: "It's still my nephew who can see it thoroughly. I have no choice but to do so."
Shen Kuo had a small braid in his hand and was grabbed by Cai Que. This time he had no choice but to do anything, but unfortunately he had become a slave in the N family.
Xu Xi said: "Tell Zhang Xiang, please rest assured. I, Xu Xi, look at the northwest for him."
Zhang Geng said: "Prime Minister, don't worry, Mr. Xu, I will swear to deal with Cai Chizheng to the end and say goodbye!"
Shen Kuo and Xu Xi both clasped their fists.
The horse's hooves stomped on the sand and gravel, and Zhang Geng had already rode his horse away and disappeared into the smoke and dust.
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There are only the emperor, Cai Que and Zhang Zhi in the Golden Palace.
The official family caressed the teacup and listened to the Secretary of the Secretariat Zhang Zhi reporting the death of Chen Mu.
"…When the body was caught, my eyes were still unwilling to close my eyes." Zhang Zhi's Adam's apple rolled and almost burst into tears. He took a heavy breath and continued to say, "Now there are nursery rhymes in Dengzhou: Dengzhou well is three hundred feet deep,
Not as sick as Cai Xiang fell into trouble.”
Hearing this, the official stared at Cai Que at the stairs, the whole teacup was almost crushed in his palm.
Chapter completed!