There are too many things in the Great Song Dynasty now, big and small, all piled up in the political hall.

Cai Bian frowned, looked at Zhang Dian and said, "What do you think?" ”

The official family drove the expedition in person and returned home with a complete victory, as the queen of the dynasty, how could she not be on the list of greetings?

Zhang Duan didn't seem to have any hidden meaning, took a sip of tea, looked out of the door with a rare cold gaze, and said lightly: "My Great Song Dynasty harem has an unprecedented style of interfering in politics, and there are not enough lessons from all dynasties?" The queen should keep to herself and not get involved in court politics. ”

Cai Bian twisted his eyebrows when he arrived, and his face was dark.

Only then did he realize that Zhang Dian did not add the queen, not because the 'new party' hated the 'old party', but because of deeper considerations.

The Great Song Dynasty opened the wind of harem interference since its establishment, especially the succession of Emperor Taizong, that is, Taizu, Taizong's biological mother Empress Dowager Du made a concerted effort, and then the wind of listening to politics is flourishing! Almost except for the two founding of the country to the present, there have been queen queens from generation to generation to listen to the government!

This situation is unique in all dynasties!

And it is foreseeable that in the future, there may be more!

Since ancient times, there have been many prefixes for the word 'dry government', relatives, clans, ministers, etc., but what makes the ruling class most vigilant is: harem and eunuch!

Song Jian has too many bloody lessons in the five dynasties and ten kingdoms.

The eunuchs of the Great Song Dynasty are not obvious, but the harem is very prosperous!

Cai Bian pondered for a long time and said, "I'm afraid this matter is not so easy. ”

Zhang Duan continued to look out the door, but did not speak.

If the emperor dies early, leaving behind a small emperor, then, who can be optimistic about this country?

Is it an internal supervisor, is it a foreign minister?

In the end, she can only be the biological mother of the little emperor, and there is no other choice.

This is a very real problem, almost unsolvable!

Pei Yin came in from outside at this time, and saw that the atmosphere was a little delicate, so he still held a notebook and said respectfully: "The two ministers, the Ministry of Industry has written a book, and added a list of some greeting people, including the clan, relatives, and some ministers from Yuan You seven years ago. ”

"Not allowed!" Zhang Dian said directly.

These people are almost all 'old party'!

Cai Bian had already sat back, thinking and said: "Pei Sheren, you go to the Ministry of Industry, let the Ministry of Industry detail the expenditure of nearly half a year, copy it to the Criminal Department, Yushitai, and then send it to all parts along the road." ”

Pei Yin glanced at Zhang Dun, raised his hand and said, "Yes." ”

Pei Yin turned around and went out, Zhang Dian and Cai Bian did not continue the topic just now, and they were busy.

At this time, the Ministry of Industry was a harmonious atmosphere.

The bosses of the 'old party' were almost swept out of the court, and Wang Cun, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, was appointed by the former governor Su Song, and this place also became the last base camp of the 'old party'.

Wang Cun was originally inspecting the river, this year's heavy rain is not much, the river was vigorously repaired last year, but there is no danger, busy has been 'repairing the river and paving the road'.

The location of Kaifeng City made the Great Song Dynasty very dependent on Cao Yun, and eighty percent of the money and grain in and out of the capital relied on Cao Yun, which was to repair the river this time, in addition to the most important Yellow River and the Yangtze River, the most important thing was the Cao River, that is, the canal.

Wang Cun sat on the chair, with a light smile on his face, looked at Chen Xun, the right waiter, and said: "The progress in various places is still very smooth, the squires are very supportive, and we need to redouble our efforts in the future, and we must not slack off......"

'Cash-for-work' is indeed a win-win measure, in addition to dredging the river and relieving the victims, it can also obtain a lot of fertile land, unless the river runs through the acre, otherwise most of the gentry are still very supportive.

Chen Xun did not smile and said: "What Shangshu said is that in the past six months, the prestige of our Ministry of Industry has gradually risen, and many people have proposed that Shangshu enter the political hall. ”

Wang Cun couldn't help but smile on his face, touching his beard, his expression was meaningful.

Entering the political hall is actually to worship the prime minister.

In Wang Cun's view, Shilin's prestige is one thing, and the most important thing is the official family and the court situation.

In fact, the official family doesn't need to think too much, as long as they can do things, the official family will not stop them. As for the court situation, Wang Cun judged in his heart that whether the 'new party' was for the reputation of 'court harmony' or for relieving the pressure of the 'old party', it should be a matter of course!

At this moment, a small official came in and said urgently: "Shangshu, the government hall has passed the word, and the Ministry of Orders has copied the expenses of the Criminal Department for nearly half a year, the Imperial History Tower, and reported to the prefectures and counties along the river. ”

Chen Xun looked at the little official with a sudden expression, and then turned to Wang Cun.

Wang Cun was still smiling, but at this moment he gradually fell silent, and he was still a little cold.

Chen Xun waved his hand, and without waiting for the little official to leave, he said: "Shangshu, what do you mean by Zhang and Cai, do you want to suppress our Ministry of Industry and prevent Shangshu from paying homage to the prime minister?" ”

Auditing is the most sensitive thing, not to mention whether there is a problem or not, this behavior reveals too many things.

Wang Cun's eyes were indifferent, he snorted, then looked at Chen Xun, and said, "Is there a problem with the accounts?" ”

Chen Xun's face was solemn, and he said: "Shangshu, this is not a matter of the ledger, if you want to find out something, it is too simple, the key lies in the intentions of the political affairs hall!" ”

Wang Cun nodded slightly, his eyes looked out of the door, and his expression was gloomy.

The Ministry of Industry has used as much as 3 million yuan in money and food in the past six months, involving too many people and things, even if it is no problem, it is too simple to do tricks and feet!

'Zhang Dian and Cai Bian are you going to send me away?' ’

Wang Cun hesitated, thinking that it was possible and not possible, and gradually became nervous.

Seeing this, Chen Xun glanced outside, stood up, approached and whispered: "Shangshu, this matter can't be manipulated by Zhang and Cai, we can't sit still!" ”

Once Wang Cun goes, the entire Ministry of Industry will have to change, and the 'old party' will have no place to stand at the court level.

Wang Cun had already thought of countless thoughts in his heart, but none of them were safe, he raised his eyelids and looked at Chen Huan, and said, "What can you do?" ”

Chen Xun looked outside again, and said in a lower voice: "In the court, we don't have to think about it, those people hate us very much. Then you can only start from the palace, although the official family is filial, but the concubine never participates in political affairs. The only one is the queen's mother, Shangshu listened to the official after speaking, although the mother abides by her duty, but after all, she is the queen of the middle palace, and she is also pregnant with the emperor's heir, if she is born as a prince, then she is a son-in-law! ”

The word 'sister-in-law' made Wang Cun's brows pick fiercely.

The queen's sister-in-law, that must be the crown prince!

The crown prince is the prince!

If this is the case, the status and influence of the Middle Palace will be unimaginable!

Wang Cun glanced at him deeply and said, "Then Meng Tang, in the political hall?" ”

Meng Tang, the younger brother of Empress Meng.

Chen Xun said: "Yes." ”

Wang Cun sat up straight, looked out of the door, and said, "Next year, the yuan will definitely be changed, and there will be Enke, and this Meng Tang will be pulled to my Ministry of Industry." ”

Chen Xun said in a low voice: "Xiaguan will let people contact first, prepare a gift, and find an opportunity to let Shangshu have a chance to meet with Niangniang." ”

Wang Cun nodded, leaned over and said, "Be careful about this matter, don't let anyone notice." ”

"Xia Guan understands." Chen Xun understood.

They are all the 'old party' that cannot tolerate the 'new party', and the reason why they can still exist is that Zhang and Cai still have some scruples, but if they collude with the middle palace, the 'new party' will definitely not tolerate it anymore.

At this time, Empress Meng was walking in the palace, listening to the words of the palace maid on the side.

"Niangniang, the official family has won a big victory, this is an unprecedented event in my Great Song Dynasty, Niangniang, as the queen of the Middle Palace, must be the first to congratulate ......" The maid beside her, her face was full of joy and excitement.

Empress Meng had a gentle smile on her face, supported her abdomen with her hands, walked slowly, and said, "Well, I have already written a letter to the official family, and when the official family arrives in Beijing, we will go to the palace to pick up the ...... together."

The maidservant helped Queen Meng, walked a few steps, and suddenly said with some doubts: "Niangniang, the slave maid heard that the political hall has been preparing for the ceremony of taking over, it stands to reason that the political hall should know about Niangniang, why hasn't there been any movement until now?" ”