After a brief exchange, Han Gang and Zhang Dian separated.

Fang Xing watched Zhang Dian leave expressionlessly from afar, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.

Zhang Dian led the Privy Council as the leader of the New Party, and his status was not comparable to that of Zeng Xiaokuan. From Fang Xing's point of view, he couldn't wait to let Zhang Dian be demoted out of the capital immediately, and let Han Gang's ally Su Song take charge of the Privy Council.

It's a pity that Zhang Dian has been in Xifu for many years, and his position is indestructible, Fang Xing has to go to Xifu every few days after going to the political hall to report his daily business, and repeat the same content in front of Zhang Dian again. And every time, he was asked very hard by Zhang Dian to find out the truth.

Zhang Dian was bored in front of Han Gang, which was not only relieved, but also showed Han Gang's confidence.

Needless to say, it must have persuaded the Queen Mother, otherwise where would the confidence come from.

Directly after the regular meeting, I asked myself to stay right, which is really a stroke of genius.

Fang Xing secretly praised in his heart, look at this time, how many people are still standing on Wang Anshi and Zhang Dan's side?

"Fang Cheng."

"Prisoner."

In front of the gate of the imperial city, there was an endless stream of colleagues who came up to greet Fang Xing. is not from a jinshi background, but he is like a fish in water in the court official circle mainly composed of jinshi.

Fang Xing is labeled as a dog under the Han family, even if the grade is not high, he still controls a vital department, not many courtiers dare to take it big in front of him, and among his colleagues, he is also like a star holding the moon.

And the expression on Fang Xing's face at this moment made many people with a heart look at it, and it also made him more concerned than before.

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"Han San will be defeated!"

Yang Ji, the water supervisor of the capital of the judgment, said in a firm tone, as if he was stating the facts, "The fortunes of the country are becoming more and more prosperous, who would rashly change the law with knowledge?" ”

"Do you need to say?" Lu Jiawen was also full of confidence, "On the first court push more than a year ago, I waited for the three to divide the votes equally, and just like that, he won one vote......

Lu Jia asked in a deep tone, emphasizing the fact that Han Gang had only won one vote at the beginning. Today, there are no three people to divide the votes equally, and Han Gang wants to block the new party all over the government and the opposition alone, how can he do it?

"Han Gang is accustomed to taking risks, and he often acts on the wrong side." Yang Ji stared at Han Gang's back, "But if he has some patience, why would he come to the situation of a dead fish today." ”

"Today watch him bring about his own defeat." Lu Jia asked Yang Ji and said: "Qiangu, today's matter, in the prison, you have to worry about Qiangu." ”

"The affairs of the ordnance prison are complicated, far above the capital water prison. Ji is the material of the crumbs, and he is not in charge, but Meng Pingzhang does not give up, and he can only do his best. ”

"With the material of the ancients, why should you be so humble?"

Lu Jia asked Ha Lu Ha laughed twice, said goodbye to Yang Ji, and beckoned to the straight scholar of Longtu Pavilion and the Sentencing Court An Tao who had just walked in front, and chased after him.

Separated from Lu Jiawen, Yang Ji's slightly pretentious excitement became gloomy.

If Han Gang is not sure, why is he so risky? Why be in such a hurry?

He stared deeply at Lu Jiawen's back, and then looked at Zhang Dun, who was going to the courtyard, and shook his head.

Not far away, Wang Cun, the Zhiyongxing Army, who had just returned to Beijing, looked at Yang Ji, who was gloomy, and was also thoughtful.

Lu Jia's busyness reflects his weakness. Even Yang Ji, who had supported him, had to be told again outside the imperial city, which made it difficult for people to have confidence in him.

Yang Ji ...... Wang Cun flexed his fingers...... It's another unstable one.

Before today, Wang Cun had calculated several times. At the meeting to discuss the state of the country, it was indeed the New Party that had an absolute advantage, but when I got up today, I saw Zhang Dun, Lu Jiawen, and Yang Ji, and the original determination was no longer so certain.

Think about it again, the last time the three important ministers who elected Zeng, Li, and Lu to compete with Han Gang have already left the court in the past year.

In proportion, this is a normal personnel transfer. Because the members who recommended Han Gang that day, such as Fan Chunren, Li Chang and others, were not in Beijing, accounting for more than half. However, those few people only sided with Han Gang in order to oppose the New Party, and did not agree with Han Gang and his academics, and it was Han Gang's own opinion to transfer them away. And the important ministers of the New Party moved to outside Beijing, and the Queen Mother's proposition accounted for at least half.

The Queen Mother's antipathy to the New Party is obvious, and this time, the Queen Mother is obviously on Han Gang's side, otherwise the day before yesterday would not have been able to spread even a little valuable news. On the side of the new party, in addition to suppressing the queen mother through the joint efforts of one party, she was forced to implement the law agreed upon before. As everyone knows, even if the Queen Mother succumbs for a while, in her heart, won't she make a note?

The favors that should have been paid back have almost been paid off, and there is no need to wade into troubled waters now.

"Zhengzhong!"

Wang Cun was thinking about it, a familiar voice came from behind him, and when he turned around, he saw Zeng Xiaokuan bowing his hand.

The corners of Wang Cun's mouth curled slightly, and he bowed in return: "Ling Xuan, it's polite." ”

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"It's busy."

Seeing Lu Jiawen shuttling left and right in the crowd like a butterfly wearing flowers, Li Chang said coldly.

Li Chang had just returned to Beijing before nightfall yesterday, and was recruited into Beijing because of the Hebei border incident. Lu Huiqing, who was in charge of the military of Hebei Road, could not move lightly, so Li Chang, who was in charge of the transfer of money and grain, could not continue to sit in the Daimyo's mansion. And this consultation meeting happened to be stuck on the second day of his return to Beijing.

Just a few days ago, when he had just crossed Baimadu and arrived on the south bank of the Yellow River, Li Chang had already received first-hand news from the messenger sent by Han Gang. When I came to Xuande Gate today, I already felt the prelude to a mountain rain coming and the wind filling the building.

Just like the time before the summer rainstorm, the insects and fish hidden deep in the pond have come out of the water to breathe.

"The reason for the weakness of the heart." Han Gang said with a smile.

"Perhaps." Li Chang responded.

Li Chang never asked Han Gang what he said in front of the Queen Mother the day before yesterday? There are some things that he can't ask more. He and Han Gang only started to cooperate because they opposed the New Party, and when they say they are close, they are actually not close.

If Han Gang wants to say it, then he will naturally say it. If Han Gang didn't want to, asking would only add embarrassment. But there are some things that can still be asked.

"Yukun, how sure are you?" Li Chang asked.

"There are more than half, six or seventy percent, otherwise, I wouldn't dare to propose so." Han Gang smiled, "The rest is to do your best to obey the destiny of heaven." ”

"Destiny?" Li Chang frowned, he didn't like such words.

"Destiny?!"

A shrill voice came from behind the two.

The two turned back at the same time, and Li Chang saw Li Chengzhi, who had jointly supported Han Gang's promotion to the two mansions.

"Bongse."

Han Gang and Li Chang saluted at the same time, but Li Chengzhi did not return the salute, but took a step forward very eagerly and asked sharply: "Destiny?!" ”

Li Chang finally reacted, and turned his head to stare at Han Gang.

"Destiny!" Han Gang nodded.

"That's the best." Li Chengzhi nodded reassuringly, and let out a long breath, six or seven percent of the certainty, plus the 'Mandate of Heaven', wouldn't it be ten out of ten, at least eight or nine would be done.

Li Chengzhi was relieved, and Han Gang's answer, as well as the previous question, made him no longer worried.

Li Chengzhi has completely defected to Han Gang, and now serves as a judge in the Western Yuan, and has mastered the promotion, appointment and dismissal of middle-level military ministers. And his previous position as Cao Si in Hebei was handed over to Li Chang.

Han Gang did not compete with Han Jiang and Zhang Qi for the inquisitor East Court and Liu Neiquan who were in charge of the promotion of civil officials, and the West Class and the Third Class Court selected by Quan Cao Si, the judge West Court and the Third Class Court, which decided the fate of the middle and low-level military attachés, became Han Gang's bag.

The judge of the West Court is Li Chengzhi, and the Third Class Court recommended You Shixiong, who is familiar with the military, he has been in Ganliang for several years, and it is time to transfer back, but this recommendation is not long in time, and I am afraid that the news has just reached Liangzhou.

However, Li Chengzhi had no intention of living in the West Court of the Inquisitor for a long time, and the Third Division, Kaifeng Mansion, Hanlin Academy, and even the Privy Council and Zhongshu were all his goals. As long as the new party loses this time, then it will be time for him to enjoy the fruits of victory.

Li Chang still had some doubts, but he didn't ask any more, and the rest was to look at the reality. He looked around and noticed that many people looked away. Li Chang shook his head and smiled, the duel between Wang and Han Erweng's son-in-law was imminent, and Han Gang's current actions were the focus of everyone's attention. I don't know how many people can change their positions with Han Gang's confident expression at this time.

On the royal road in the south, there was some small chaos at this time, and the congested crowd dispersed one after another, and Li Chang raised his eyebrows: "Yukun, Ling Yue has arrived." ”

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At the moment before the Xuande Gate opened, Wang Anshi finally arrived.

The noise gradually subsided, and thousands of eyes focused on the old man on horseback.

But the focus of attention was obviously not sleeping well, the robe was old and faded as usual, and the face was a little gray, and there was obvious exhaustion on the dark face.

Wang Anshi tried his best to make a casual appearance, but those who were familiar with him could see that Wang Anshi's mood looked as bad as his face, and even added a little old because of his bad face.

The prime minister could ride a horse into the imperial city, and Wang Anshi came to Xuande Gate, but he did not choose to dismount.

The courtiers saluted Wang Anshi one after another, and retreated to the side of the road, and even the officials in the courtyard came out, from Zaifu to lowly officials, all of whom bowed to Wang Anshi, who was in charge of the military affairs of Pingzhang.

Han Gang also thought about Wang Anshi's salute, Wang Anshi stared at Han Gang condescendingly, but walked over without even saying hello.

Just came out of the waiting courtyard, Zhang Dian saw this scene, his face changed suddenly, with Wang Anshi's character, how could he be so rude under normal circumstances? It was still his son-in-law, his daughter's husband, no matter how angry he was with Han Gang in the past, he would never see anger today.

Zhang Dan's heart was open, Wang Anshi was so out of shape, things were by no means simple.

After taking two steps and coming to Han Gang's side, he asked Han Gang for the second time today: "Yukun, what have you done?!" ”

"I sent a letter to my family last night." Han Gang made no secret of it.

Zhang Dan's expression was dazed, and he asked, "What was written?" ”

"It's not what I wrote, it's what Lu Jifu wrote."

Zhang Dian knew about Lu Huiqing's letter to Han Gang, and recommended the two to Han Gang, which Han Gang personally told him a few days ago. However, at that time, Han Gang did not plan to disclose this letter to Wang Anshi, saying that it was for the stability of his family. But now, Han Gang said that he sent a letter to Wang Anshi last night.

Zhang Dian could imagine what kind of mood Wang Anshi would feel after getting the letter sent by Han Gang?

No, there is no need to imagine it at all, it is enough to look at Wang Anshi's current situation.

When you want to see the dagger, there is no need to cover it up anymore, and you can simply take it out.

Zhang Dian lowered his face: "Yukun, I didn't expect you to do this." ”

Not long ago, Han Gang was afraid of chaos at home, so he was reluctant to send this letter to Wang Anshi. But now he has forgotten his previous words, not at all.

"It's just a quick knife to cut through the mess." Han Gang smiled slightly, "Some things have to be decided, aren't they, Brother Zihou?" ”

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"Pingzhang."

Walking away from Han Gang in silence, Zhang Dian came to Wang Anshi's side and carefully observed Wang Anshi's face.

Wang Anshi had turned over and dismounted, the wrinkles on his face were more profound, but his back was as straight as usual.

"Zihou, it's okay."

For a long time, Zhang Dian has not been as valued by Wang Anshi as Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu. For Zhang Dian, it is an assistant who can be reused, and Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu have to add one more - they are students who can inherit the Dao.

Therefore, Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu were able to rise all the way up in the court and become the second person to deal with practical affairs under the red banner, while Zhang Dian had to go to Jingnan to pacify the barbarians in order to gain credit.

But now, Zeng Bu has rebelled, and Lu Huiqing has also secretly communicated with his opponent behind his back, although Zhang Dian is also involved with Han Gang, and he was almost persuaded by Han Gang, but in Wang Anshi's eyes, Lu and Zhang's feelings with him are different after all.

This blow, Wang Anshi will never feel good in his heart.

But Wang Anshi's lips were tightly pursed, and his stubbornness was clearly revealed.

The bell rang, the cannon roared, the city was full of smoke, and in the hustle and bustle, the tower of Xuande Gate slowly opened.

"It's okay, Zihou."

Wang Anshi said, glanced at the city, and then drove his horse into the imperial city.

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"Queen Mother, it's almost time."

As Wang Zhongzheng reminded in his ear, the Queen Mother slowly stood up.

Although today is only an ordinary day of the Lunar New Year, the winter solstice, and the New Year's Day and the Hope Day, it determines the future of the Great Song Dynasty.

Three or two people seek to be in a private room, it is better to be open and honest, and let the scholars and doctors discuss together.

More than ten years ago, she witnessed what kind of chaos caused by the new law, which made her husband lament all night, and more than ten years later, in the position of her husband back then, she didn't want to repeat the mistakes of the past.