Wang Yan asked Wang Anshi to listen to Han Gang's advice, but Wang Anshi frowned and remained silent. If he could be so easily shaken, he would not be called a bad man.

Han Gang sighed in his heart, and at this time, he could only say something that he didn't like directly: "The little son-in-law dares to ask his father-in-law, if today's son's trust in his father-in-law is comparable to the early years of Xining?" ”

The problem that Wang Anshi is facing now is not the difference between the attitude of the Son of Heaven and the Prime Minister towards Liao, but the disintegration of the foundation of trust that he can sit in the position of prime minister. It is not uncommon for the Son of Heaven to turn a deaf ear to the Prime Minister's advice. No emperor will be a prime minister, he will do what he says.

But now, on such important issues related to the relationship between the Song and Liao countries, the Son of Heaven insisted on going his own way, ignoring the opinions of the prime minister. From Wang Anshi's point of view, to put it absolutely, he is actually forcing him to resign.

If he hadn't seen this sign, the veteran ministers would not have been so unscrupulous in talking nonsense in the recital.

Wang Anshi's face sank like water, and he was silent. The lights crackled and exploded, and Han Gang and Wang Yan waited silently for his answer. The silence in the back room of the most gloomy room turned into a dejected sigh: "I only get five points when I get it!"

Zeng Gongliang, who was the prime minister in the early years of Xining, was reproached by Su Shi for 'not being able to save the court', and he replied at the time: 'Shang and An Shi are like one person, and the sky is also. ’

At that time, the Son of Heaven was almost obedient to Wang Anshi, and regarded Wang Anshi as a teacher. Even when Xining's opposition to the new law reached its climax in the second year, and Zhao Ji was hesitant because of Han Qi's recital, Wang Anshi only used one to complain that he couldn't afford to be sick, and immediately made the Son of Heaven clear his position.

But now, let alone five points, Zhao Ji's trust in Wang Anshi can have two or three percent of the past, and there will be no current situation.

What Wang Anshi has done in the past cannot be repeated now. I want to sue for illness again, so that I can use it to coerce the Son of Heaven to change my mind. Even if Zhao Ji will be comforted, the prejudice against Wang Anshi in his heart will only go deeper.

Looking at Wang Anshi's lips that were still pursed in his tired old state under the lamp, Han Gang knew that his father-in-law was definitely unwilling to leave Tokyo City. With his temper, he had to hit his head and bleed.

But if you stay in phase for one more day now, you will have a less chance of rephasing in the future. Leave as soon as possible to make a comeback.

"It's not the early years of Xining." Han Gang's calm and indifferent voice seemed to have the magic power to shatter illusions. Compared with Wang Yan's son, Han Gang, as a son-in-law, can speak more directly and leave no room for error.

This matter is already in the boat, and it is difficult to make amends. The more he drags on, the more dangerous Wang Anshi's position becomes, and maybe one day, even Lu Huiqing, Zhang Dian and others will abandon him.

As a political bloc, the New Party has gradually taken shape in the past few years. Although the strength of the old party is not as strong as that of the old party in Shilin and the top of the court, the support rate of the low-level officials for the new party is not low. Moreover, in the case that the Son of Heaven could not abandon the new law, it was impossible for the new party to be ousted. At this time, Wang Anshi, who is no longer respected by the Son of Heaven, is likely to be abandoned by his protégés - just so as not to affect the interests of the New Party itself.

Wang Anshi's hands couldn't help clenching tightly, and his back straightened up more unconvinced, but the decadence revealed in his demeanor couldn't be concealed.

When I left the Prime Minister's Mansion, it was already late at night. Although Wang Anshi couldn't give a clear reply in the end, Han Gang believed that his father-in-law would think about this matter.

Anyway, during the period when Zheng Xia was in exile, if he didn't handle it well, Wang Anshi would have to resign. Now that it has dragged on for half a year, and the turmoil caused by Zeng Bu of the New Party has initially calmed down, no one can say that he resigned because of his crimes, and there will be no future troubles in the implementation of the new law.

…… And he can also explain the sin of cutting land and losing land in front of the world, and if the current opportunity is not well grasped, there will be no such a good opportunity in the future.

Wang Yan personally sent Han Gang out.

On the stone path in the Prime Minister's Mansion, two family members carried lanterns to lead the way, and Han Gang and Wang Yan walked side by side in the dim light.

"Thank you Yukun." Wang Yan said softly.

Han Gang shook his head: "Actually, my father-in-law should already have a number in his heart, and the younger brother is just picking it out." ”

Wang Yan's steps became a little heavier.

Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, no prime minister has been able to sit on the throne all the time, even if there is Zhao Pu, the king of Han from Long Shuxun, he has been up and down a few times. To say that Wang Anshi and his son did not expect this day, of course it is impossible. It's just that when he was in high spirits, how could he have imagined that the trust of the Son of Heaven would disappear so quickly. As long as there is the support of the Son of Heaven, even if there are more people who oppose it, Wang Anshi can insist on implementing the new law. But if he loses the support of the Son of Heaven, Wang Anshi will definitely not be able to resist the attack of the old party.

"It's come to this, and we can only do it in vain." Sending Han Gang to the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Wang Yan sighed in embarrassment.

Han Gang looked at his brother-in-law's face by the lantern in front of the gate. Even at night, he couldn't hide the haggard on Wang Yan's face. At the corners of his mouth, there were still bubbles that were suffocating from the fire. Wang Yan's health has always been bad, and he always has to get sick several times a year, Han Gang was a little worried, and said, "Yuan Ze, your complexion doesn't seem to be very good recently." Don't worry too much about it. ”

Wang Yan smiled, and his demeanor suddenly became free-spirited: "It's a matter in Beijing, and the foolish brother will accompany the adults out." At that time, you can enjoy the mountains and rivers and forget the troubles of the world. No more headaches about things in the court. ”

Han Gang smiled and shook his head. With Wang Yan's character, how could he live in peace. I'm afraid that after a two-day break, I will have to prick up my ears to listen to the movements in the court, and in half a year, I will try to start purging Wang Anshi to regain his appearance.

This is not to say that Wang Yan's desire for profit is consumed, but the pleasure of controlling the political situation in the court is far from being comparable to governing the people in the states and counties outside the capital. Wang Yan has never been a person who is content with wild ease, how can Han Gang not see this.

"By the way," Han Gang suddenly remembered something, "There is something I still need to mention. I don't know if Yuan Ze can tell his father-in-law. ”

"What's the matter?"

"The more ugly it is, the more reluctant it is to hear people mention it, this is human nature, and I hope that Yuan Ze can persuade his father-in-law more. Now that the wood has been completed, in front of the Son of Heaven, it is better not to mention the matter of abandonment. Otherwise, you will be annoyed and angry, and you will have many undue consequences. ”

"How can the foolish brother not understand this." Wang Yan smiled slightly bitterly, he and Han Gang are both close ministers who can often see the emperor, and the so-called Jedi Tiantong of Zhilu Dao is just an ordinary person, if he hears someone talking in his ear about the mistakes he has committed in the past, he may regret it at first, but after a long time and many times, he will definitely not have any more thoughts of humbly accepting advice, but will arouse rebellion, "It's just whether my father can do it or not, then I will say two things." ”

Zhao Ji has always wanted to be a Ming monarch comparable to Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, but now he has ceded the land east of the river under the pressure of the Khitans. No matter how much land was ceded, this was something that the Renzong Dynasty had never done. With Zhao Ji's character, when he comes back to his senses afterwards, he will inevitably regret not being at the beginning. At this time, if someone insists on saying the stupid thing he has committed, then the thing will deviate in a direction that is not expected.

Since he is doing things under the hands of others, he can't help but consider Zhao Ji's own psychological endurance. There is no possibility of changing owners, and there is also the idea of starting over in the future, Wang Anshi's best way is to no longer mention this matter in front of the Son of Heaven, but to leave after illness.

After leaving the Prime Minister's Mansion, Han Gang left Beijing and returned to Baima County the next day.

On his territory, Han Gang was handling government affairs while pricking up his ears to listen to the changes in the situation in Beijing. Not surprising to him, Wang Anshi's reluctant husband was still persuading.

And not only Wang Anshi, but also Wu Chong, Lu Huiqing and other courtiers who were above the court did not support Zhao Ji. The reason is very simple, once the land is ceded and the land is lost, it will only be their group of ministers who actually control the government that will ruin their reputation, and those old and important ministers will never be implicated in the slightest.

Wu Chong, as a privy envoy, encouraged Zhao Ji: "Zhou Shizong has a brigade of people, and he is still raising troops to resist the capture. ”

It's a pity that Zhao Ji said: "The country of five generations is the greatest thief, so he spares his life." Today's prosperity must be perfect, how can you not be afraid? ”

Lu Huiqing helped on the side: "What Your Majesty said is true. But for example, the rich love their own lives, but the poor do not. It is not necessary that a small country will not die, and the government must take care of the interests and interests. Don't be too cowardly for the world! ”

The Son of Heaven replied: "The Khitan is not afraid, but who can use soldiers?" ”

No one dared to pat their chests and say that they would definitely be able to block the Khitan Iron Cavalry from the country, even if someone patted their chests, they had to believe it.

When Zhao Ji completely ignored the opposition in the court, he personally sent an edict to Han Jin, who was in charge of the negotiations, and threatened: "The court has agreed, but Qing is still stubborn, in case something happens to the north, can the Qing family be guaranteed?" Wang Anshi finally gave up the persuasion and asked for his resignation, which fulfilled the thoughts of many people.

At the beginning of the resignation, Zhao Ji immediately refuted it. In the next half month, the dictionaries began to go back and forth between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Chongzheng Palace. But the world knows very well that Wang Anshi's resignation this time has no room for recovery.

From the early years of Xining, the new law was gradually implemented, and now the seven years of Xining are coming to an end, and in the past six or seven years, the national strength of the Great Song Dynasty has indeed become stronger step by step. In the case of Renzong and Yingzong, it was absolutely impossible to start a war in the southwest, northwest and Jinghu at the same time, and it was very effective. Even counting the seven-year drought in Xining, Wang Anshi's answer sheet to Zhao Ji is far above the qualifications.

But there will be a day when the song will end and people will disperse, on this day on the fifth day of October in the seventh year of Xining, Wang Anshi left the political hall and left the position of prime minister.