Chapter 537: Tang Jie is sick

The next day, Su You first went to inspect the generals and inquired about the status of many projects, and then went to the Third Division Project.

As soon as I arrived at the case, I found out that Old Tang was ill.

After asking again, it turned out that he was suffering from qi disease, and the illness was not serious.

The subordinates said it vividly. After not seeing each other for several months, the conflict between Zhongshu had intensified to a fever pitch. Tang Jie was made angry by Wang Anshi!

Tang Jie had always been cool with Wang Anshi. When Zhao Xu wanted to appoint Wang Anshi, Zeng Gongliang was a strong promoter.

However, Tang Jie told Zhao Xu that Wang Anshi could not be appointed to a high position.

Zhao Xu was very dissatisfied with this and asked Tang Jie: "Then do you think Wang Anshi is not qualified for literature, Confucian classics, or official affairs?"

Tang Jie said: "Anshi is fond of learning and clings to ancient times, and his discussions are far-fetched. If he were to be in charge of government, he would probably change a lot."

When he retired from the court, Tang Jie said to Zeng Gongliang: "With the use of Anshi and Guo, the world will surely be troubled. All the princes should know it."

Zhao Xu asked Sun Gu, the attendant, "Can Wang Anshi be prime minister?"

Sun Gu said: "An Shi's literary skills are very high, and he can just serve as a servant. A prime minister must be measured, and An Shi is narrow and small in appearance. If your majesty must ask for talents in the prime minister, I recommend Lu Gong's work, Sima Guang

, Han Wei.”

Zhao Xu asked the question three more times, and Sun Gu always answered in the same way.

Zhao Xu actually recognized Wang Anshi in his heart. Once while chatting with Wang Anshi, he asked: "Everyone thinks that you only know the classics and know nothing about world affairs."

Wang Anshi replied: "Confucianism is used to manage worldly affairs. But most of the so-called Confucian scholars in later generations are actually mediocre people, so the world thinks that Confucianism cannot be applied to worldly affairs."

Zhao Xu asked again: "Then if it is up to you to perform it, what should you do first?"

Wang Anshi replied: "Changing customs and legislating laws are the most urgent tasks today."

Zhao Xu deeply believed this and relied more and more on Wang Anshi.

Until another time, Zhongshu submitted a memorial about the appointment of officials, but there was no news for several days. Tang Zhi went to ask Zhao Xu, and Zhao Xu replied: "This matter should be asked to Wang Anshi."

Tang Jie's stubborn temper immediately rose: "Your Majesty, if you think Wang Anshi can be of great use, then appoint him and then put him to good use, but how can you let a Hanlin bachelor decide the political affairs of Zhongshu?!"

"I have been hearing similar declarations recently. If you ask Wang Anshi about this, ask Wang Anshi about that, Wang Anshi will agree, otherwise it won't work. Why do you want to be in power like this? If you think the old minister is not talented, just remove him!"

But something even more exaggerated is yet to come.

Wang Anshi reported: "The opinions and answers given by Zhongshu are all handed down in the name of imperial edict, but those who are unreasonable are very common. Your Majesty should order Zhongshu to stop using the name of imperial edict and let Zhongshu issue the ultimatum on his own."

"

Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment, what do you mean? Are you trying to cancel my power?

Tang Jie said angrily: "It was improper for Kou Zhun to use Da Zi to move Feng Zheng to the official position, which triggered a discussion. Taizong finally made the final decision, saying that 'the previous dynasty Zhongshu used the ultimatum in the hall, which caused the powerful ministers to use it to exert power, which led to the ultimatum competition between the prime ministers in the Taizu period.

The emperor ordered me to repay the order, so I cut it off."

"As An Shi said, government does not originate from the emperor. Even if all the ministers are loyal and virtuous, it is still an unauthorized order. If the person appointed is not a human being, won't it harm the country?"

Only then did Zhao Xu realize that he listened to Tang Jie this and the only time.

This happened several times. Mr. Tang had limited abilities and was no match for Wang Anshi in terms of theory and practice. Coupled with Zhao Xu's partiality, he was often refuted and speechless. He could only go home and sulk. In the end

He was so angry that he fell seriously ill.

Only then did Su You know the whole story. After going to court, he quickly called Shi Wei and went to visit the Tang Mansion together.

When he arrived at the Tang Mansion, the old man was already skinny and skinny, and he also had a high fever.

When I called my family and asked, it turned out to be gangrene!

This was a high-risk disease in the Song Dynasty and was accompanied by high fever, indicating that the germs had entered the circulatory system and caused sepsis.

Su You and Old Tang are considered to have feelings. Old Tang is actually Su You's scapegoat in the Third Division, and it was Old Tang who took the initiative.

Of course, a good reputation is one thing, but with so much experience, the old man can still see through this? It is actually possible to take the initiative to seek kindness and get kindness, and to protect Su You at the same time.

Su You held the old man's bony hand and burst into tears.

Tang Jie didn't care and said with a smile: "Mingrun is here? It's true that the name is not good enough. I am incompetent and still arrogantly sit in the position of participating in political affairs. I should lose my life."

Su You quickly comforted him: "Where did Mr. Tang come from? The imperial court still relies on him. He will be well taken care of and continue to serve the country."

Tang Jie sighed: "I begged to go, but Your Majesty just refused and let my body sit without food. When you come back, I will ask Mingrun to worry about Ji Si's affairs."

Su You said: "Don't worry, Mr. Tang, I will take care of these things."

Tang Jie seemed to have lost sight of the important things on his mind, and his eyes gradually became distracted. He held Su You's hand and murmured: "...Song Song is not Kuangchu, Qing Huai is different from Miluo. He has been loyal and trustworthy in his life, and today he is in trouble. Zhou Ji is in trouble.

The danger is very serious, there are many turtles. Fortunately, nothing happens in the setting sun. I drink wine and listen to fishermen’s songs..."

Then he fell into coma again.

Su You felt very unhappy.

This is an old work written by Tang Jie when he was impeaching a powerful official and was demoted. When he was crossing the Huaihe River, he encountered a storm and the boat was almost overturned.

Although it is an old poem, it still corresponds to today, and every sentence is so appropriate.

The old man is already like this, and he is still worried about the dangerous ship of the Song Dynasty and the villains like turtles. But this time, I am afraid that it will be difficult to weather the storm again, enjoy the setting sun, drink wine and listen to songs.

To be fair, Wang Anshi cannot be considered a villain, but everyone has persistence in their hearts.

From Liu Zongyuan's "Hate the Kings and Grandsons" to Ouyang Xiu's "On Clique", in the minds of today's scholar-bureaucrats, there is no coexistence between good and evil, and there is no coexistence between gentlemen and villains.

None of them thought that politics is actually an art of compromise. From this point of view, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Tang Jie, and even most people in the court cannot be called politicians.

On the contrary, those who have stains on their character and resume, such as Ding Wei, Xia Song, and Wang Gongchen, have intelligence, emotional intelligence, and the qualities of politicians.

Where is the logic in this?

Not daring to disturb Tang Jie's rest anymore, he came out of the inner room, took the medical officer's prescription and looked at it with Shi Wei. Shi Wei nodded and said nothing.

After comforting the family members for a few words, Su You and Shi Wei came out of the house, and Shi Wei said in a low voice: "The illness has been severe, and coupled with old age, it will last only two or three months."

Su You couldn't help but feel a little depressed, and wanted to go to Wang Anshi to argue with him, but then he thought about it and thought that the same thing had happened to Cheng Hao later.

The two were discussing things in disharmony. Wang Anshi argued loudly and became angry. Cheng Hao said: "Old man, we are discussing state affairs now. We should treat it calmly and calmly. Why are you like this?" In turn, Wang Anshi felt ashamed.

Endless.

In the final analysis, character determines destiny.

Feeling irritable, I thought that old Zhao Zhao had also been promoted by Zhao Xu to participate in political affairs, so I decided to go and talk to him.

Zhao Haodao said that when Su You arrived, the servant said that the old man was wearing a crane cloak, burning incense and playing the piano in the monastery.

Su You didn't need a servant to notify him, so he quietly walked to the door of the monastery and heard the chaos of the music, followed by a loud sound of strings, and the old man's voice sounded: "Who is eavesdropping outside?"

Su You was inexplicably surprised: "Old man, you are so amazing! What kind of trick is this?"

Zhao rolled his eyes: "Excuse me, Qingxiu. What, is there something wrong?"

Su You smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just missed you and came to see you."

Zhao said: "Have you ever visited Old Tang?"

Su You's eyes widened: "It's really amazing!"

Zhao said: "This is a natural principle. Alas, Mr. Tang is still Geng Jie."

Su You said: "Fu Xianggong once advised me to be patient for the sake of the country, but I feel that it is not worth it for Tang Gong to be so good-tempered. In fact, Duke Jiefu's behavior is extremely detrimental to his future appointment as governor."

Zhao said: "It's not Anshi's fault for this. You can argue with each other in the court. If you still think about it after you retire, you are asking for trouble. How did you know that Jiefu will be appointed as the governor?"
Chapter completed!