Chapter 070: Shameless Villain
Lu Huiqing was a little unhappy after eating the closed door, but who let herself be in a hurry? And if the king sees him, you have something to say, I have a word, and he can know the king's thoughts, but this is not because the king has a deep opinion of himself? The more she thought about it, the more uneasy Lu Huiqing felt in her heart. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info pondered for a long time, and suddenly thought that maybe someone could talk to the king, so he ordered the palanquin man to go to Wang Qi's prime minister's mansion.
Speaking of which, having more prime ministers is not necessarily a good thing. However, since the founding of the Song Dynasty, Taizu has continuously strengthened the imperial power, divided and weakened the relative power. The prime minister is not an official name, it is actually a group. At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, the "two governments and three divisions system" was implemented, and the functions and powers of the prime minister were divided into three, and although the central government set up three provinces, the three provinces and the six ministers were not allowed to manage the affairs of their own departments without permission, and became idle posts. The actual power belongs to the "Zhongshu Menxia" this institution, also known as the political affairs hall, the capital hall, etc., to manage the administrative affairs of the state, with Tongping Zhangshi as the chief, mostly by the Zhongshu and the two provinces of the minister, there is no fixed number. In addition, the executive power is divided with the governor as the vice-minister.
Such a system of official posts will inevitably lead to a situation in which there are overlapping institutions, no fixed staff, and no commissioners. During the period of Xining's reform, Wang Anshi advocated that as long as the various institutions could restore their functions and roles, the goal of reform would be achieved. For example, Sinong Temple and Metropolitan Water Supervision have played an important role in innovation, and have received the "reality of Dong Zheng's official system". Song Shenzong was not satisfied with this, and in the last years of Xining, he ordered the proofreading of the "Six Classics of the Tang Dynasty". Even so, Zhao Ji was still not satisfied with Yuanfeng for three years, and reformed the official system. This time, Zhao Ji didn't need to ask Wang Anshi for a piece, but after the reform, the administrative efficiency was not improved, and it was still dragging on compared to the past, and Shenzong regretted it a little. However, due to redundancy and the abolition of institutions, the expenses of 20,000 yuan were saved, and the Divine Sect was quite relieved.
It can be seen that Zhao Ji's heart of change is undeniable, but all he uses Wang Anshi is in the early stage of his reform, someone can let him learn how to reform, and become his shield, I am afraid that now only Wang Anshi, who is concentrating on cultivating Buddhism and putting political affairs out of the way, can see clearly.
So this is also where Han Jiang envies Wang Anshi. Returning to the dining table between Han Jiang and Wang, seeing that Wang Bei had no interest in participating in political affairs, and seeing that Wang Bei sent Lu Huiqing away, Han Jiang secretly felt that Wang Bei personally greeted him at the gate of the mansion just now, and he still gave himself face.
"It's still Lingzun's foresight, just take the matter of asking me to find a famous teacher for your virtuous nephew back then, it can be seen that the prince has a long-term consideration. I originally wanted to send my nephew to Prime Minister Bao, but I didn't expect that you would be sharp at that time. What a talent! It's a pity that your father-in-law left early, otherwise, with his temper, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to tolerate this Lu Huiqing's prosperity" Han Jiang not only praised Wang Anshi, but also praised Wang Bei, and also remembered Bao Zheng, and finally talked about Lu Huiqing.
When Wang saw him mention it, he asked: "I have also heard that I really dare not compliment what this Lu Huiqing has done!" ”
"Hmph, it's not just that I don't dare to compliment, I get angry when I think about it. Back then, Sima Guang told the emperor that Lu Huiqing was insidious and cunning, and he was not a good person. It is his actions that have made Wang Anshi criticized from all walks of life inside and outside. It's a pity that although Wang Anshi is virtuous, he is stubborn and self-serving, and he is not sophisticated. Lu Huiqing came up with an idea, and Ling Zun went to implement it. Moreover, Sima Guang also personally warned Ling Zun to him: A sycophant person is now obedient to you and obedient to your words. However, if you lose power, he will betray you. ”
Wang nodded beside him: "That's right, he still sees people quite accurately." I heard my father say that he tried his best to oppose the new policy, and was appointed as the deputy privy councilor, but he insisted on resigning, and Xining went out to know the Yongxing army in three years. The following year, he retired to Luoyang, followed by the bookstore, and continued to compile the "Tongjian", I guess the Tongjian is now almost complete, right? ”
"Oh? Unexpectedly, Ling Zun and Sima Junshi still had dealings, and no one in the court could convince anyone. But after retiring from the dynasty, there are often side by side out of the palace, which is really a pair of enemies. In fact, if it weren't for Lu Huiqing's obstruction, most of the people who oppose the new policy also have some different political views, and it may not be difficult to communicate. But at that time, Lu Huiqing was very radical, and because the emperor appreciated it, all political differences were deposed or impeached. Now that I think about it, Ling Zun's decision is right, if one day it is really announced that the new law will be completely abolished, everything will return to the original point, and those officials will return to the court, I am afraid that a large number of people will suffer from this. ”
Do you have to wait until that day? Since Wang Anshi's resignation, it has been seen that many people have been implicated. Wang Bei thought about it and said: "If you listen to Han Xiang say this, this Lu Huiqing is indeed hateful enough.
"That's not all!" The old man was angry, so he told the king everything Lu Huiqing had done over the years.
It turned out that in the seventh year of Xining (1074), Wang Anshi resigned for the first time. Due to the appreciation of Wang Anshi and Song Shenzong, Lu Huiqing was promoted to the governor of the government and served as Wang Anshi's heir. But Lu Huiqing's ambition was very great, and he could see that although Song Shenzong dismissed Wang Anshi, it was actually just a temporary evasion under the pressure of public opinion from the old party forces. He dreamed of getting rid of Wang Anshi completely in order to replace him. Therefore, he tried every means to persecute Wang Anshi to prevent him from relapsing. The despicability of its means. All the tricks that can persecute Wang Anshi are almost everything. In order to completely squeeze out Wang Anshi, he adopted two methods. First, on the occasion of Zheng Xia's "Diagram of the Displaced People", he instigated his henchmen to falsely accuse Wang Anshi's younger brother Wang Anguo, and used the Li Shining case to ruin Wang Anshi's reputation, and he listed the so-called crimes of Wang Anshi's brothers and secretly played Song Shenzong; Second, he showed Wang Anshi's personal letter to Song Shenzong, and the two sentences in it, "Wu Envoy Qi Nian (alluding to Feng Jing, the governor who opposed the change of the law)" and "No envoy to know" naturally aroused Song Shenzong's great disgust. It was a great blow to the relationship between Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi, causing a rift between the two monarchs and ministers. It is said that after that, Song Shenzong began to be very unhappy with Wang Anshi.
Lu Huiqing's ambitions certainly don't stop there. He not only wanted to make Wang Anshi never be able to regain his appearance, but also changed his method to make Song Shenzong lose his trust in Wang Anshi, and conspired to replace Han Jiang, the prime minister in his position. However, Han Jiang had already sensed Lu Huiqing's sinister intentions, so he secretly suggested to Song Shenzong that if Wang Anshi could not quickly return to his face, the political situation in the DPRK and China would inevitably be chaotic. In addition, Han Jiang, known as the "Shamen of Fa Transmission", is indecisive, and indeed lacks the ability to take charge of himself and help Song Shenzong preside over the great cause of law change. It also made Song Shenzong decide to let Wang Anshi reinstate.
After Wang Anshi regained his appearance, he thought that Lu Huiqing's talent was rare, so he trusted him regardless of his previous suspicions. But Lu Huiqing, who was corrupted by rights and ambitions, is no longer the original Lu Huiqing. He vigorously supported his cronies, and successively put his younger brother Lu Shengqing, Lu Heqing and his brother-in-law Fang Xijue and others in important positions; using the power in his hands for personal gain, wantonly buying land and family houses; He also excluded his colleagues who had co-chaired the reform of the law in order to consolidate his position. These, not only Shen Kuo, Han Jiang and others in the Fa-changing faction have quite opinions, but even Song Shenzong himself thinks that Lu Huiqing is too selfish and narrow-minded, and reminds Wang Anshi: "Lu Huiqing is not helpful, not the person who helps you!" Wang Anshi was puzzled, and asked Song Shenzong: "What did Lu Huiqing do to dissatisfy you?" Song Shenzong had no choice but to admit frankly: "Lu Huiqing is jealous of his talents, competitive, and unfair. But Wang Anshi didn't listen to it, and defended Lu Huiqing.
Because of the difference between public and selfish intentions on the issue of employing people, Lu Huiqing not only squeezed out the officials personally appointed by Wang Anshi, but also excluded Wang Anshi himself everywhere after Wang Anshi became prime minister for the second time. This eventually led to the deterioration and breakdown of the relationship between the two. Lu Huiqing was full of complaints because of Wang Anshi's reappearance, and even did not hesitate to tear his face and slander Wang Anshi many times in front of Song Shenzong. Lu Huiqing also said to Wang Anshi, I originally hoped that you could do things together after your comeback, but unexpectedly, you repeatedly called yourself sick and didn't care about the affairs of the court, and entrusted me with all the things. I'm afraid that the great cause of changing the law will fail in the future, and I will take responsibility alone!
I had already heard about what Lu Huiqing had done, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but scold angrily: "This person is so shameless!" ”
Han Jiang said: "You are right, even Su Zhe once said: With the sophistry and treachery of Zhang Tang, he is a traitor like Lu Qi, treacherous, and dares to do illegal things. He also raised a big prison, wanting to lead the people and frame the minister. It's just because the first emperor was benevolent, righteous and sage, and everything must be bowed to himself, otherwise, there would have been no good people who could survive a long time ago. Wang Anshi has winged kindness to Lu Huiqing, just like his father and teacher. When Lu Huiqing sought advancement, he attached it like glue. and on the day of Wang Anshi's resignation, he turned into an enemy and spared no effort to insult and frame. What pigs and dogs don't bother to do, but Lu Huiqing can do it! ”
Han Jiang let out a long breath, after so many years of complaining, he finally vomited today, and then looked at Chen Rushui next to the king, and knew that his words had a role: "Virtuous nephew, I didn't say it, most of the people in the court have opinions about this Lu Huiqing, and even the emperor may not know that he is like this." But there is no one in the court who can submit to him now? I'm old, and I'm about to retire, so Wang Qi will retire in two or three years, and the rest of the governors who participate in politics are almost the same as his qualifications, who can still hold him down? ”
Wang Fang thought to himself, Han Jiang persuaded his heart to not die, he smiled and said: "Han Xiang, don't worry, since he came to see me today, he must have done it with a weak heart!" Even if no one can suppress him, I can clean him up if I want to, but I still don't understand, what's going on with this Li Shining case? I've never heard of it! ”
Han Qi thought for a while: "Yes, if you want to say that this Li Shining case is not only related to Ling Zun, but also has to find the roots carefully, and you also have a lot of relationship with the prince!" Do you still remember the public trial that shocked the capital back then, that is, the time when the emperor went to see it with a jury? ”
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