Chapter 656: Candidates for Prime Minister

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Princess Qin actually came to the door to treat Wang Yan in person!

The news spread, and public opinion reacted strongly!

The issue of etiquette and the defense of men and women was mentioned, but it was not mainstream. After all, there is a huge difference in the identities www.biquge.info of the two, although there is a difference between men and women, but one is a seriously ill and dying person, and the other is a miracle doctor who is famous in Bianjing. Indeed, many people praise the heart of Princess Qin's healer's parents, saving people's lives is better than creating a seventh-level floating slaughter, which is still accepted by most people.

What everyone is more concerned about is the meaning behind this matter!

King Qin and Wang Anshi should have been enemies, at this time, it is already good not to fall into the well, how can they repay their grievances with virtue?

King Qin and his wife are generous, broad-minded, regardless of past suspicions, and repay grievances with virtue! Many people were impressed by King Qin's bearing, and there were many people who appreciated him.

Others say that the matter may not be simple. Wang Xianggong is a member of the official family, and the King of Qin has close contact with him, which is extraordinary!

The official Zhao Ji thought so, it turned out that he only suspected that Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhaoan were in tune, but he didn't expect them to be blatantly interacting now.

Wang Anshi, I have been very fond of you, is this how you repay Jun's kindness? Coupled with Lu Huiqing's impeachment, Zhao Ji was even more furious, and the crime of bullying the monarch must be dealt with severely.

"Does the official really plan to investigate Wang Anshi for the crime of bullying the king?" The Empress Dowager Gao Tao questioned this. Recently, her son has deliberately distanced himself from her. Gao Tao knew in his heart that his son was guarding himself and his second son Zhao Hao.

In order not to damage the love between mother and son and brothers, Gao Taotao deliberately avoided it. Let the son dispose of it himself. But over time, the situation has gotten worse and worse. So much so that the Queen Mother finally couldn't sit still and personally drove to the Vertical Arch Palace.

"Wang Anshi is also a villain, he has a close relationship with Zhao Zhao, he bullied the king, the evidence is conclusive, can't he be punished?" Zhao Ji heard the doubts and objections between his mother's words, and he was angry. Where are you willing to give in?

Gao Tao said in a deep voice: "The official family wants to ask Wang Anshi, is it because he deceived the king, or is he very close to the king of Qin?" ”

Zhao Ji snorted coldly, which was the best answer. Undoubtedly, naturally the latter!

"Lu Huiqing submitted a few letters, and I also saw that the words of 'no envoy to know' did deceive the king. It's just that most of the opinions involved in the letter are on the reform of the law and the government, and there is no heinous word. Gao Tao said in a deep voice: "Actually, this matter can be big or small, to put it bluntly, it is just a political disagreement." Wang Anshi's attitude and way of expression are just out of line! ”

"But ......" Where is Zhao Ji willing to be convinced, over the years, the most intolerable thing for him is betrayal. In his eyes. Wang Anshi is already an ungrateful traitor.

"The crime of bullying the king is not sufficient, if you forcibly ask for the crime, what will the hundred officials think?" Gao Tao said: "Chai Minyan has just landed at the gate of Wang's house, Wang Anshi has been convicted of a serious crime, and outsiders can easily contact King Qin. Now that he has just won a battle in the northwest, it is time to be proud. is concerned by the people of the world, acting rashly, but falling into the truth! ”

"Really?" Zhao didn't seem to be too willing to admit such a fact.

"I'm wondering, why did Chai Minyan go to the gate of the king's house, don't the officials think it's quite strange at this time?"

Hear the mother's questions. Zhao Ji said disdainfully: "It must be Wang Anshi who has been talking to Zhao Zhaoan for a long time, and now it is even more blatant!" ”

"Who is Wang Anshi? Don't you know yet? There was originally a rift between him and Zhao Zhao, how likely is it that they have close contacts with each other? Gao said: "As for saying that it is to give up the past suspicions and repay the grievances with virtue, it is also impossible." If it is said to be co-opted, Wang Anshi is already in danger, is there still value in co-opting? So, there is only one relatively plausible explanation! ”

"Why?"

"The drunkard doesn't mean to drink!" Gao said: "If my guess is correct, Zhao Zhao deliberately provoked you with this move, and then made the official family murderous. In any case, Wang Anshi was your favorite minister in the past, and he had no merit and hard work, and asking him about him would make people think that you were cold and thin, and he would turn his face and not recognize people. You know, there are many ministers who are not at peace these days, so who is in good interest in that?

Zhao Zhao is good, and he has a good reputation of repaying grievances with virtue, the respect of the princess, regardless of previous suspicions, and personally went to the clinic for treatment. Corporal Lixian, be gracious! Such intentions are really vicious! ”

Zhao Zhao also suddenly came to his senses, and broke out in a cold sweat, if this is the case, then Zhao Zhao really has sinister intentions. And he almost fell into his trap.

Zhao Zhao's heart is indeed complicated, but it is different from Gao Taotao's thoughts. He really wanted to save Wang Yan's life, after all, they were friends in the past and helped each other. Seeing him die untimely and be indifferent, it was really a little impossible. What's more, Wang Yan himself is a rare talent, and it is very useful to cultivate it, how can he let him die like this.

Of course, Princess Qin came to the door, and after the news spread, Zhao Ji would inevitably be angry, and this move would not be beneficial to Wang Anshi. Zhao Zhao also knew that he didn't want to harm Wang Anshi with this, but wanted to protect him. Speaking carefully, it was not Zhao Ji who fell into it, but Gao Taotao. At the same time, you can also leave behind the reputation of being broad-minded and repaying grievances with virtue, why not?

Now, things are developing according to King Qin's expectations!

"What then? Just let Wang Anshi go? Zhao Ji hesitated for a long time, and seemed to be unwilling.

"I still say the same thing, don't lose the big because of the small, because of a Wang Anshi, lose the hearts of the people!" Gao Tao spoke earnestly, she was very helpless and worried about her son's coldness and small belly.

Just when Zhao Ji was embarrassed, Wang Anshi's recital came up. He resigned on the grounds of old age and frailty, lack of energy, and his son being sick in bed, and asked the official family to punish him for the crime of bullying the king.

The sin of deception? How should this crime be treated?

Thinking of his mother's words, Zhao Ji shuddered, how could he fall into Zhao Zhao's trap again? immediately pushed the boat down the river, exempted Wang Anshi from his guilt very humanely, allowed you to resign and return to your hometown, and Wang Yan's official position was also relieved and he was recuperating at home. Zhao Ji also behaved very kindly, gave Wang Anshi gold, and allowed him to return to his hometown to recuperate.

The edict marks the complete end of Wang Anshi's era!

Let Wang Anshi get out. Once upon a time, this was the wish of the old party officials, but when it happened, it was a little uncomfortable.

The sad feeling of the rabbit and the fox came naturally, in the past few years, what kind of scenery has Wang Anshi had? It's not like that. The official family seems to be preferential, and they politely send him back to his hometown to be raised, but isn't it disgusted with the exile after abandoning it?

Not long since. They counted all the blame for Xining's change of law on Wang Anshi. But when Wang Xianggong really left gloomily, they also noticed the official family behind them. Although he didn't dare to blame the king on his lips, he already had an opinion in his heart!

After Gao Tao learned of the situation, he couldn't help but sigh. After all, the son is still not generous enough, narrow-minded, and it is inevitable that he will deceive himself and others in his work.

How much better is it to return to his hometown than to go to prison for his crimes? Her original idea was to remove Wang Anshi from the position of prime minister, or let him go back to be the prefect of Jiangning. Could it be that he, Wang Anshi, can be reinstated for the third time? A Jiangning prefect can reflect the bearing of the official family and the kindness of the heavenly family. The emperor's grace is immense. But the son just can't figure it out, what can be done with him?

Gao Tao has a feeling that the eldest son will continue like this. A great inheritance is in his hands. I wanted to help him. But he was suspicious of his mother in every way, and he never trusted him.

He didn't even let himself know about such a major event as vomiting blood in the Arch Palace, and even asked the imperial doctor for treatment quietly, it was right to hide it from the minister and the King of Qin, but was it necessary to hide it from his biological mother? Since the health is not good. It should be well maintained. But he was so indecent, abusing the medicine of tigers and wolves, and often lingering among the curtains of concubines. If this goes on for a long time, sooner or later the body will be hollowed out.

In the past, Gao Taotao always accommodated the suspicion of his eldest son. For the sake of family harmony, he forbears it. But now it seems. I made a mistake in my decision. If it goes on like this, it will hurt him after all. The palms and backs of his hands are full of meat, even if he is not very close to himself, but he is the son of his son after all. In the world, how can there be a reason why a mother does not love her son?

Alas!

When Gao Taotao came to the Vertical Arch Hall again, Zhao Ji was worried again. But it was not because Wang Anshi was dismissed and hundreds of officials were worried. But it's also a very real problem.

Wen Yanbo resigned, Wang Anshi dismissed the prime minister, Wu Chong went to the Daimyo's mansion, Fu Bi was already in his twilight years, and Zeng Gongliang had returned to his hometown. There were suddenly many fewer prime ministers in the Great Song Dynasty Political Hall, and Zhao Ji suddenly panicked.

The position of prime minister cannot be vacant, but who will fill it? Zhao Ji was a little difficult for a while, and he couldn't find a few substitutes with his fingers, and there was no one who was the most suitable candidate.

"Why are the officials bothered?"

"Prime Minister candidate, I don't know what suggestions Niangniang has?" Zhao Ji didn't care much about it, to see if her mother, who had always been well-informed, could help.

"The official family has prepared candidates, and I can help you with one or two staff officers!" Gao Taotao was not in a hurry to recommend candidates, but wanted to hear his son's thoughts.

Zhao Ji said in a deep voice: "At present, there are only a few candidates, one is the privy envoy Han Jiang, from the West Mansion to the East Mansion; One is Sima Guang, who has served as a bachelor of Hanlin and participated in political affairs, and is an old minister of the Three Dynasties; There is also Wang Gui left behind in Xijing, and his qualifications are barely enough; Besides, it's Lu Huiqing! ”

Gao Tao asked softly: "Then the official family thinks that which of them is more suitable?" ”

"Han Jiang is also cautious and talented, but most of his talents are related to the military, and I am afraid that he will be reluctant to handle government affairs." Zhao Ji supported his head with one hand and whispered: "Sima Guang is very suitable in all aspects, there is no problem in terms of qualifications and experience, but he has always opposed changing the law, if he ascends to the phase, what will he do?" I'm afraid it will cause turmoil in the Manchu Dynasty. What's more, this person is also quite stubborn, known as Sima Niu, and Wang Anshi are all the way, it's not easy to control!

Wang Gui's qualifications are barely okay, but his ability is really hard to say, whether it was for Kaifeng Mansion Yin in the past, or now he is staying in Xijing, his performance is ordinary, I am afraid it is difficult to convince the public. Moreover, I have the heart to let him stick to Luoyang, and guard against Guanzhong, so it is not good to act rashly. Then there is Lu Huiqing, his qualifications are the shallower, and some people will definitely be unconvinced, but his loyalty will be the most valuable at that time, and he can just use it now. ”

"Yes, Han Jiang is not familiar with government affairs, Wang Gui's ability is limited, and Sima Guang is in line with all aspects, but the officials are unwilling to use him!" Gao Taotao absolutely likes Sima Guang and has a soft spot for "love". In the history of the original time and space, Song Zhezong ascended the throne, and Gao Taotao assisted the government as the empress dowager, and first used Sima Guang as the prime minister.

It's just that the son is very clear about the old and new parties, and has a unique principle of employing people, even if he has the heart to recommend it, it's hard to say anything. Moreover, when there was peace, Sima Guang was conscientious and conscientious, but he was also a well-kept prime minister. But now that there are internal and external troubles, someone needs to come out to turn the tide, and in this regard, Sima Guang seems to be unable to do it!

"As for Lu Huiqing......" Gao Tao shook his head and said: "I also know why the official family likes this person." He's useful, but not to the point of being a prime minister, right? Let's not talk about his ability, but his qualifications and conduct are really unreasonable. In the final analysis, he is somewhat villainous, how can he be the head of a hundred officials and dominate the world? Although Wang Yan's impeachment of him is not serious, it is enough to show that his character is wrong, how can he be the prime minister?

The official family can favor him, but he must also be promoted in moderation, otherwise it will only provoke criticism and opposition from hundreds of officials, but there is no benefit. It delays government affairs and causes unnecessary trouble! ”

Zhao Ji also knows these concerns. Lu Huiqing's biggest shortcoming is her conduct, even if she doesn't care about it in her heart, she still has to take care of it externally. The appointment of a virtuous prime minister is a mistake of the emperor, and Zhao Ji does not want to be criticized for this and affect his glorious image of being wise and martial.

But......

Zhao Ji sighed: "Niangniang, but in this case, isn't there no one available?" The government hall can't be left empty, right? In any case, the Great Song Dynasty needs a leading prime minister! ”

"So what are you going to do? Is the dwarf a general? Gao Tao asked softly.

"How else?" Zhao Ji smiled bitterly: "Unless there is a more suitable candidate, you can only come." ”

"Then who are the officials going to promote?"

Zhao Lian Lian smiled bitterly: "This is exactly where the child is embarrassed, it doesn't seem very appropriate to choose which one!" ”

"Since the official family can't choose a suitable candidate, why don't you let Wei Niang recommend someone?" Gao Tao looked at his son with a solemn look in his eyes.

Zhao Ji was pleasantly surprised: "Mother has a suitable candidate? ”

"Yes, there is!" Gao Taotao's answer is determined!

"Who?" For a moment, Zhao Ji's eyes were full of anticipation.

Gao Tao pondered for a moment, looked at his son with burning eyes, and said softly: "Han Qi! ”