Chapter 422: Yao worships the prime minister
After Zhong Shaojing finished speaking, Zhang Shuo was stunned at that time. He didn't understand why Zhong Shaojing had changed his hexagram in just a few days.
Speaking of which, Zhong Shaojing's change in attitude has nothing to do with Jiang Jiao and Zhang Wei's persuasion. Jiang Lian and Zhang Wei did go to visit Zhong Shaojing, but Zhong Shaojing didn't know what to think, but he didn't agree to let Yao Chong enter the court. In the end, Zhang Wei had no choice but to move Li Tao out and clearly tell him that this was what Li Tao himself meant. This trick worked very well, and as soon as Zhong Shaojing heard Li Tao's opinion, he immediately agreed, and promised to support Yao Chong's return to the dynasty when discussing matters in the political hall.
Sure enough, when Zhang Shuo mentioned this matter today, Zhong Shaojing took the lead in agreeing, which caught Zhang Shuo off guard.
Zhang Shuo hadn't reacted from his surprise yet, and another person spoke, it was the old minister Wei Zhigu, who generously stated: "Speaking of which, Yao Chong's ability and prestige are stronger than ours, and it is not only His Majesty's intention to let him enter the court, but also beneficial to the imperial court." We can't stop Yao Chong from entering the court because of our own selfishness, and I agree with Yao Chong's return. ”
If Zhong Shaojing's speech made Zhang Shuo a little surprised, Wei Zhigu's words were simply a stick, and he was directly stunned, you must know that Wei Zhigu is his most reliable alliance. The reason why Zhang said that he has always had the upper hand in the political hall is precisely because he has formed an alliance with Wei Zhigu and Guo Yuanzhen. But now that Guo Yuanzhen has been deposed, Zhong Shaojing and Wei Zhigu have agreed to Yao Chong's entry into the court, which makes Zhang Shuo feel the seriousness of the matter. Now the only plan is to unite with Liu Youqiu and compete with Zhong Shaojing and Wei Zhigu.
Come to think of it. Zhang Shuo looked at Liu Youqiu: "Liu Xianggong, this Yao Chong is a difficult lord to get along with, if he comes back." I'm afraid everyone's life is not easy, you won't agree to him entering the cabinet to pay respects, right? ”
What Zhang said is obvious, if Yao Chong comes back, you Liu Youqiu will not have good fruit to eat, you have to weigh it.
After listening to what Zhang said, Liu Youqiu was also very conflicted in his heart, looking at Zhang Shuo's pleading. He remembered what Jiang Yan said to him the day before yesterday: Yao Chong's entry into the court is a sure thing, and it is not something that he can stop Zhang Shuo, whether it is Yao Chong or Zhang Shuo. Anyway, you can't be the prime minister of the first assistant, it's better to sell Yao Chong a favor, and kill Zhang Shuo's majesty, he doesn't sit on our heads and and pee for a day or two.
Come to think of it. Liu Youqiu smiled slightly and said, "What about Yao Chong's entry into the court......
Liu Youqiu suddenly stopped when he said this. Zhang Shuo was anxious when he saw it, and he hurriedly asked: "What is your opinion, say it quickly!" ”
Seeing Zhang Shuo's anxious look, Liu Youqiu suddenly had an indescribable pleasure, and he said unhurriedly: "I think Wei Ge Lao is right, we can't spoil His Majesty's grand plan because of our own selfishness, I agree with Yao Chong to come back." ”
Zhang said that when he heard it, it was not true that the five thunders hit the top. Once Yao Chong enters the court, his first and auxiliary prime minister will definitely be out of play.
Zhang said he didn't speak. Zhong Shaojing didn't follow, he asked: "Elder Zhang Ge, we all said our opinions, and we sent you, what kind of opinion do you have, let's listen to it!" ”
Zhang said that when he saw this scene, he knew that he couldn't bear it alone, so he sighed and said, "You all agreed, so what else do I say?" I immediately replied to Your Majesty, and said that the prime ministers had collectively agreed to Yao Chong's return to the court. ”
When Li Longji heard the results of the Prime Minister's deliberations in the Political Affairs Hall, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Also relieved was Li Tao, after he learned the news, he quickly found Pei Yue and said, "Arrange it immediately, I want to see Zhao Langzhen!" ”
On the second day after Li Tao and Zhao Langzhen met, Zhao Langzhen Pegasus left Chang'an, looking at the excited and dignified look on his face, he knew that he must have an important task on his shoulders.
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Outside the Jianfu Gate on the west side of the Daming Palace, Yao Chong left his Xuanhe's Yihe and the sturdy guards outside the Xiama Bridge as usual, and sat alone on the chariot given by the emperor who had been waiting there, and was carried into the Daming Palace by four guards of Qianniuwei.
Yao Chong did not give in and went straight north to the political affairs hall, but went east to the front of the Hanyuan Palace. Everything is still the same, the left and right Jinwu cane courtyard, the east and west courts, the lung stone that made a speech to the emperor and told the emperor, the Dengwen drum, and the two exquisite bell towers and drum towers supervised by Jiang Jiao's grandfather. It's just people who have changed, and there is no longer the terrifying atmosphere where Empress Dowager Wu once everyone was in danger and courtiers turned pale due to insomnia; There was no Emperor Zhongzong so that when Emperor Taishang was in power, everyone thought that they could get lucky, as long as they were bold and rich, high-ranking officials could be impetuous.
However, Yao Chong was also keenly aware that the hundreds of ministers in purple and scarlet clothes gathered in front of the court were like groups of aimless mayflies, lifeless.
Yao Chong said secretly: Your Majesty has no experience and does not know how to take measures in the current chaotic situation. But the warden could not shirk his responsibility, and the prime ministers of the dynasty made Datang lose the direction of his efforts, which was really intolerable. I'm back, though. With me here, I don't have to worry about your business. Of course, I will drive you out of Chang'an.
"Elder Yao, please take a seat." Under the leadership of Zhongshu Ling Zhang Shuo, the Zhongzai expressed a warm welcome to Yao Chong.
"How can this be?" Yao Chong bowed his hands to everyone and said, "The imperial court system is closed, so none of us should be polite." Yili or Zhang Xianggong sat down. ”
Everyone just sat down, and suddenly saw a heavy kapok door curtain lifted, and a fair-faced and handy eunuch came in. This man is known to all the prime ministers, and he is a close person of His Majesty, Gao Lishi.
"The emperor has a decree." Seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, Gao Lishi said loudly: "Pass on Your Majesty's dictation, Yao Chong is also the secretary of the Zhongshu Order and the secretary of the military department, and Zhang Shuo has been reappointed as the Zhongshu Shilang." The middle book and the door immediately wrote the decree up. ”
"Thank you." It is not surprising at all that His Majesty will not let Yao Chong be under Zhang Shuo, who is still junior and more than ten years younger than him.
"Yao Xianggong, congratulations." Although Colliers is young, he is very good at socializing.
"Thank you, I'm afraid there will be a lot of hard work for the prime minister in the future." Yao Chong and Gao Lishi have dealt with each other several times, and they have a deep impression of each other.
"Yao Lao said seriously, the villain should be effective."
Yao Chong and Gao Lishi's meaningful response made Zhang Shuo uncomfortable. In the past, Zhang said that he had a lot of entertainment with Gaolis, but Gaolishi had never had such a respectful demeanor.
At this time, Liu Youqiu grabbed Gao Lishi's arm, pulled him aside, and said softly: "A few days ago, a group of Persian Hu just came to the West Market, and that illusion became really amazing. The day after tomorrow, let's go and take a look? ”
Gao Lishi cautiously glanced at Yao Chong, who was sitting on the side reading the official documents, and then looked at Zhang Shuo, who was thinking about things with his head down, and said: "Of course, if there is nothing to do with Your Majesty, I will definitely accompany you." ”
Gao Lishi's voice was much higher than Liu Youqiu's, at least Yao Chong and Zhang Shuo could hear it clearly.
…… (To be continued......)