Chapter 40: The Son of Heaven hangs in the hall
After Zhao Xu sat down in Zichen Hall, the lights quietly lit up in Cining Hall, but it was quiet without a single sound.
The Political Affairs Hall was also lit, but there was only one in Lu Dafang's duty room. Lu Dafang, who had not left the palace last night, had a shadow reflected on the screen window, still moving like a mountain.
The rest of the palace is as quiet as usual, and almost the same outside the palace is.
Zhao Xu's order was nothing, even if he went to Zichen Hall personally, there was no turmoil.
In the small Zichen Hall, there was only the sound of Zhao Xu flipping the book.
Chenpi and Chu You were with each other all the time, watching the sky go from dark to light to bright.
After estimating the time, Chen Pi bowed and said, "The official family is here."
Zhao Xu, who was immersed in the book, was stunned, looked up and looked outside, and then lowered his head to continue.
The time when the Song Dynasty started was usually from Chen to Si, which was roughly equivalent to eight to eleven in later generations.
Seeing that Zhao Xu didn't speak, Chen Pi stood up again.
The anger in and out of the palace gradually increased, and some sounds became more and more.
After all, the news that Zhao Xu was in Zichen Hall could not be concealed from everyone.
Su Che and Han Zhongyan also entered the palace one after another and came to the Political Affairs Hall. Both of them had never said anything and were doing things as usual.
The Cining Palace is even quieter, without any movement.
In the huge palace, no one seemed to notice Zichen Palace, and forgot that Zhao Xu, the official family in the palace was also the one in Zhao Xu.
There were yellow gates constantly, and the imperial guards came and went back and forth at the side door of Zichen Hall, reporting various news.
Zhao Xu ignored it and continued to read quietly.
At one moment, a yellow door whispered a few words in the ear of Chenpi.
Chen Pi waved him away and turned to Zhao Xu and said, "Official family, Zhang Shangying has entered the palace and went to the Political Affairs Hall."
Zhao Xu raised his head this time, thought for a moment, and said, "I remember, he should be the Huainan Penalty now, right?"
Chen Pi said: "It should be a return to Beijing to report on his work."
Zhang Shangying is a "new party" and is praised by Wang Anshi. When Sima Guang, Lu Gongzhu and others pushed down the new law, he stood up and cursed and was sent out of Beijing for six or seven years.
After Chen Pi said that, she suddenly said, "Fan Chunren has also returned to Beijing."
Zhao Xu said oh, showing interest on his face.
He thought of some things. When Emperor Yingzong seized power and ruled in person, it was Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu who helped him. Lu Dafang and Fan Chunren were kicked out of the capital.
Interestingly, the current Privy Councilor Han Zhongyan is Han Qi's eldest son, and Fan Chunren is the second son of Fan Zhongyan, who is known as "Han Fan" with Han Qi and is the second son of Fan Zhongyan who was once shiny.
Han Zhongyan was already the Privy Councilor and Fan Chunren was in charge of the Privy Council. These two people, like their fathers, will be ministers!
‘Brother and son both became husbands’, this family of officials in the Song Dynasty was really shocking.
When Zhao Xu was sighing, Zhang Shangying had already arrived at the Political Affairs Hall and faced the three prime ministers, Lu Dafang, Han Zhongyan and Su Che.
Zhang Shangying was furious and his face was ashen, and almost shouted: "The way of father has not changed for three years is called filial piety. The land of the former emperor's tomb has not yet dried up, and it has been changed! Today, Zi Chui Hall, all officials ignored it! The three ministers were in charge of the Political Affairs Hall, taking the people of the world to see His Majesty's jokes, and be loyal and filial, and a role model for all generations!"
Han Zhongyan and Su Che were scolded by someone pointing at the nose, all of whom looked ugly and looked at Zhang Shangying coldly.
Lu Dafang remained indifferent as if he was asleep, lowering his head and lowering his eyes.
Seeing that Zhang Shangying was about to scold, Han Zhongyan snorted coldly and said, "Who did you talk about filial piety? The righteous words are you talking about filial piety? The Empress Dowager was seriously ill and could not take the court, but the official family insisted on opening the court, regardless of the grandmother's illness. Is this what you talk about filial piety?"
Zhang Shangying paused, then laughed angrily, saying, "Okay! Good truths about Mr. Han! Do you have the good reputation to tell your parents about these principles when you are visiting the grave? Mr. Han was able to stabilize the position of Emperor Yingzong and consolidate the inheritance of Emperor Shenzong, and his merits have been passed down through the ages! Now, Mr. Han, how did you do it? The word "filial piety" is so good!"
Han Zhongyan slapped the table and shouted angrily: "Zhang Shangying, if you are arguing, don't blame yourself for being merciless!"
Zhang Shangying sneered without any help and said, "Lingnan has a very beautiful scenery, which is better than seeing you guys all day long. I will go home to pack my luggage and wait for your order to demote Han!"
After saying that, Zhang Shangying strode away with a big stance.
Han Zhongyan opened his eyes wide open, looking at Zhang Shangying's back, his fingers trembled, and he was so angry that he couldn't speak.
Su Che frowned, thought of more, looked at Lu Dafang and said, "Prime Minister, what should I do if anyone outside? I'm afraid Zhang Shangying will not be the first one."
Han Zhongyan had a calm face and said in anger, "They are going to court, so let them go. Who stopped them?"
Su Che glanced at him, and still looked at Lu Dafang.
Han Zhongyan also took a deep breath and pressed his anger. He could be angry, scolded Chenpi, or demoted Zhang Shangying, but he could not do anything more. Even if the officials in Zichen Palace could not do anything to him, he still had to be able to do some measure.
The only thing that can be done is the magistrate in front of him.
Lu Dafang raised his eyes and looked at the two of them and said lightly: "Let's wait."
Su Che nodded silently and sat still.
Han Zhongyan was also suppressing his anger and thought to where to exil Zhang Shangying to.
Zhang Shangying left the Political Affairs Hall, perhaps because he was unhappy, and then shouted angrily at the gate of the Political Affairs Hall: "The emperor is in the hall, but he will not see the loyal and kind!" Then he left.
This sentence quickly spread in the palace and then outside the palace.
I don’t know how many people are whispering, spreading endlessly in the homes of officials and various imperial yamen.
When Meng Tang heard about it, he packed his luggage in panic and prepared to go south to study.
Even though Zhang Shangying's words spread in Kaifeng City, that is, Tokyo, the capital of the Song Dynasty, there was no reaction, and the Zichen Palace was still empty.
Chen Pi looked up at the outside, turned to her side, and whispered to Zhao Xu: "The official family is almost over."
Once the Si hour passes, it is normal to retreat to the court.
Zhao Xu didn't raise his head and said, "Go, send the Privy Councilor to see me. Chu You, send a team of guards together."
Chu You almost subconsciously said: "Yes."
Chen Pi thought of what Zhao Xu said to him yesterday and vented his anger for him, and felt proud and said, "Yes, the villain will go now."
Chen Pi took people to the Political Affairs Hall, while Zhao Xu was leisurely going to continue reading. Occasionally, he even marveled at him and picked up his pen to comment a few words.
Tangerine took the imperial guards and walked through the Chuigong Hall in a swagger, and came to a row of somewhat simple houses to the south, which was the Zhengshi Hall.
Seeing Chen Pi come back, at this time, Qin Bing immediately reported to the three husbands in the Lu Dafang Prevention Room.
Han Zhongyan was slightly stunned and said, "Official family, summon me? Still bringing the imperial guards?"
Lu Dafang and Su Che also looked at Qin Bing.
Qin Bing looked very respectful and said softly: "Yes."
Su Che glanced at Han Zhongyan, then turned to Lu Dafang and said, "Prime Minister, what does the official mean? I plan to offend Gugong Han? Will the three companies be tried?"
That time, Su Che was imprisoned by Zhao Xu and was asked to be sentenced to the prison. The three officials tried the trial, but was gently blocked by Empress Dowager Gao later.
Lu Dafang looked at Han Zhongyan with expressionless expression and said, "What do you think?"
Han Zhongyan thought for a while and said, "I must not refuse to go by the official family. I also asked the prime minister to speak with the Empress Dowager."
Han Zhongyan said, glanced at Su Che.
This is self-evident. He didn't want to be imprisoned by Zhao Xu in a side room like Su Che, waiting for the three departments to review.
Lu Dafang understood what he meant, and his voice was hoarse and bright and said lightly: "The official family can't do it."
The reason why Zhao Xu was Guan Suzhe at that time was actually to shock the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, so that they could not move around and disrupt the situation. The most important thing was that Empress Dowager Gao was seriously ill and coma at that time, so Zhao Xu had the opportunity.
Now, in Lu Dafang's view, Zhao Xu does not have this opportunity, nor does the ability of the three officials to review this.
Han Zhongyan understood and stood up and said, "Okay. I'll go to see the official family and give me some advice."
Lu Dafang and Su Che didn't say anything and watched him leave.
Chapter completed!