Straight man of steel

Chapter 308 Trading
Zhang Yuan had already talked about this point, so he wanted to count on Gong Sunhong to rely on his old man to show up for him to speak to Liu Che.

Gongsun Hong also felt what Zhang Yuan meant, frowned, and didn't open his mouth to bring up the matter again.

"Does Taixueling know that I have met His Majesty after I entered Chang'an?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head. At first he thought that Gongsun Hong went directly from his hometown to Du County, but he didn't expect Liu Che to summon this old fellow.

Gongsun Hong blushed with shame, he thought that everyone knew about this matter, but he thought that his grand student would keep his ears to the outside world, and now he seems to be very arrogant for mentioning this matter on purpose Same.

"When His Majesty called me into the palace, he asked me about the way of heaven and man."

Zhang Yuan nodded, isn't this what Dong Zhongshu used to fool Liu Che.

"Although the doctor said clearly, I don't really understand these things, hehe."

"There is nothing complicated. Your Majesty asked how to govern the country well. This is my answer.

Hold office according to your ability, don't listen to useless opinions, don't make useless utensils, don't hinder the power of the people when they seize the people, the virtuous will advance, the unvirtuous will retreat, the meritorious will go up, the unmerited will fall, the criminals will be punished accordingly, and the virtuous will be rewarded. Corresponding rewards.Use these eight rules to govern the people and officials.

Take benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom as the way to govern the country.To conform to the law of heaven. "

After saying these words, Gong Sunhong was very proud, as if his words could completely change the big man.

Zhang Yuan didn't care too much, everyone knew these truths, but now these Confucian scholars just said something reasonable, and they still insisted on linking their remarks to the Dao of Heaven.

It's as if if you do what I do, you're following the sky, and if you don't, you're going against the sky.

"Dr. Gongsun said well, His Majesty must have been very excited at that time."

Disdainful in his heart, but on the surface he wanted to flatter, Zhang Yuan still counted on Gong Sunhong to stand up for him.

"Your Majesty was indeed very excited at the time, thinking that my strategy was very good.

Of course, this matter is not to express anything, but to let Tai Xueling know that today's day is determined to reform.

As long as you explain to His Majesty the benefits of allowing Taixue students to enter the government to study in advance, His Majesty will definitely clear the way for you in order to create a prosperous world. "

This time it was Zhang Yuan's turn to be embarrassed, for a long time the old fox meant the same thing.

Anyway, he has already found out all the way ahead, as long as Zhang Yuan moves forward, he will definitely not fall into the pit.

In the end, if there is credit, he will be given a share.

"Hehe, I am no better than Dr. Gongsun, His Majesty doesn't trust me very much.

It was Dr. Gongsun who took the lead once, and in the end, Dr. Gongsun must have a share of the merits of Taixue. "

Seeing Zhang Yuan pointing out his purpose directly, Gong Sunhong smiled instead.

"There is no such thing as getting ahead or not getting ahead, we are all for the good of the big man and for the good of His Majesty.

As long as you have a heart of gratitude to His Majesty, no matter if you say it by Tai Xueling or an old man, the effect will be the same.

As for the merits mentioned by the Taixue Ling, the old man would definitely not dare to get involved in it. The fact that Taixue was able to become what it is today is actually due to the work of the Taixueling alone. How could others dare to occupy the magpie's nest? "

Zhang Yuan almost let Gongsun Hong go without naming him, but he was still pretending to be stupid.

Fortunately, Zhang Yuan knew what Gongsun Hong wanted in his heart. This old guy just wanted to be an official.

"The matter has come to this point, and I will not talk to Dr. Gongsun so much anymore. As long as you can facilitate this matter, I will work with the eunuch Wei Qing to push you to go one step further."

Gongsun Hong showed surprise on his face, he did not expect Zhang Yuan to bring things up to this extent.

What the two originally said about being a big man and His Majesty has changed all of a sudden.

The words of loyalty have become a transaction of power, and the contrast is really a bit big.

However, Gong Sunhong has always carried out the idea that being old and not dying is a thief, and he quickly accepted this contrast.

"As far as the Taixue decree is concerned, the old man is not an ignorant and corrupt person.

Can you make it clear what you said about taking a step forward? If you are just a Qianshi official, then you might as well be a doctor and feel at ease. "

A little greedy.

The greedy nature of human beings is fully exposed in Gong Sunhong at this moment. Everyone has desires, even the most upright people have demands in their hearts.

Gongsun Hong's desire was to become an official. Why did he study Confucian scholarship when he was nearly fifty years old? It was also for the purpose of becoming an official.

There are quite a few people like this in the court today, and only Zhang Yuan knows of one person.

Master father Yan.

This guy had previously learned the art of vertical and horizontal movements, but in the end he switched to Confucianism because Liu Che didn't like the techniques of vertical and horizontal movements. In fact, these were all for the sake of becoming an official and catering to Liu Che's preferences.

"Then what is Dr. Gongsun thinking in his heart? You have to know that the current prime minister is still Marquis Wu'an. You want too many things. I'm afraid I can't do anything."

Gongsun Hong smiled, the creases on his face squeezed together.

“I won’t let the Imperial Academy Ling and the Imperial Servant be in trouble.

Now that Zheng was serving as the right internal historian at that time, isn't the position of the left internal historian still vacant? "

Originally Zhang Yuan thought that Gong Sunhong was just a little greedy, but now it seems that he really underestimated him.

"The position of Zuo Nei Shi is too important. I can only say that I will do my best, but in the end it really won't work. That's not my fault."

Gong Sunhong nodded with a smile, all he wanted was a chance to be recommended.

Otherwise, if you stay in Taixue forever, you may die in Taixue just like Hu Wusheng, and you will never have a chance to make a living in your life.

"That's natural. It's good to do the best you can. If your Majesty refuses to obey, I will have to give up."

"By the way, there is one more thing, if Dr. Gongsun is really able to serve as Zuo Nei Shi, you will be in charge of half of the Nei Shi territory now.

At that time, the cooperation between Taixue and the government can be handled together. What does Dr. Gongsun think? "

Gongsun Hong thought for a while, and then nodded quickly. Anyway, he has not yet become Zuo Nei Shi, and no one can do anything to him if he says a few empty words.

"can."

Zhang Yuan didn't care whether Gongsunhong was talking empty words or not, anyway, he had promised now, and if he refused to admit it later, Zhang Yuan naturally had a way to make him admit today's promise.

"Well, Dr. Gongsun is also a cheerful person.

Then I will ask the people below to prepare the carriage tomorrow and send Dr. Gongsun to Jianzhang Palace in Chang'an.

As long as His Majesty's will comes down, I will immediately go to Chang'an to meet Your Majesty and persuade Your Majesty to let Dr. Gongsun be the Zuo Neishi. "

It's just a recommendation, it doesn't do any harm to Zhang Yuan.

But getting local governments to cooperate is the hardest part.

Various forces are intertwined on the territory of the Han Dynasty. There are kingdoms, marquises, counties, and vassal states.

The interests of various people are involved in these places, and it is difficult to get involved.

(End of this chapter)