Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

At night, Liu Qi was lazily lying on the only rocking chair in the living room, rocking it for a while, and asked Lu Ci, who had just returned, as if unintentionally: "Is it the first day? I don't know if it will be smooth when you are a member of the Central Committee?"

Lu Ci calmly walked behind him, and kicked the back of the rocking chair lightly, but it was enough to make Liu Qi suddenly poke forward, Xiaohua jumped: "Shang Ke."

"Is it just acceptable?"

Liu Qi, who was silently waiting for the praise, didn't have time to get angry at the sudden 'attack' just now, but first became dissatisfied with the simple answer: "President Wang...hasn't he paid more attention to you?"

Lu Ci sighed softly, and taking advantage of the huge height gap caused by Liu Qi still sitting on the rocking chair, he rubbed the top of his friend's head violently: "I bribed my colleagues the day before, so bold, I was not caught on the spot Rebuke and retreat, it's done."

Liu Qi's hair was messed up unexpectedly, and he didn't catch up with his surprise. He believed it on the spot, and just turned his head to ask carefully, and got the answer through the smile on Lu Ci's face that couldn't be concealed.

He was both angry and happy: "Well, you little glutton! I took office for you, a new politician, but I worked a lot back and forth, and you played me like this in return!"

"My lady's words are wrong." Lu Ci said bluntly: "You and I are inseparable. It can be said that we both prosper and lose each other. Since we are a family, why talk about 'return', which is something that only two families have?"

Liu Qi: "..."

When he used to tease his friends with the plots in the storybook, the other party would still look calm and actually feel ashamed, which made him have some fun.

As a result, over the past few years, my friend's thickness has increased day by day, not only is he very calm about the widely circulated romance book, but also logically ridiculed him.

Seeing Liu Qi's sluggish and speechless appearance, Lu Ci couldn't help laughing, holding his friend's hand, and said tenderly: "Brother Liu has such a deep friendship, unless I have fish eyes that don't know what's good and what's wrong." Otherwise, I will never forget it..."

Just when Liu Qi was coaxed by Lu Ci's sweet words, there was a completely different atmosphere in Zhang Shixun's residence.

Zhang Shixun's wife, Mrs. Ji, since welcoming her husband into the mansion at the door, has noticed that he is always depressed and much less talkative than usual.

After dinner, Zhang Shixun's mood still didn't improve in the slightest, Ji couldn't bear it any longer, and asked gently: "My husband, what's bothering you?"

Although she knew nothing about the affairs of the imperial court, she had heard a little about the fact that Lu Cilu, who worked at the same level as her husband and who had long been known as a famous man, would join politics in the political affairs hall under Zhongshumen.

According to her knowledge, today is Lu Canzheng's first day in office under Zhongshu.

Could it be that Lu Canzheng, who was young and famous, was contemptuous and arrogant, which made her husband angry?

Zhang Shixun was sitting on the high chair meticulously, holding the teacup in his hand, and his mind was wandering. Hearing his wife's worried question, it took him a long time to come back to his senses, and he vetoed with a sigh: "No."

Indeed not.

There is no important business to be discussed in the early court this time, and it is rare to be free in the meeting hall, while the high-ranking ministers and ministers are all around the new political participation.

Ji Shi doubted Zhang Shixun's answer.

If everything goes well, how can my husband always be in this unhappy state?

She murmured for a moment, and finally asked cautiously: "Could it be Lu Shenzheng——"

"There is no shadow, don't talk nonsense!"

Hearing the words, Zhang Shixun frowned, and stopped his wife from continuing without thinking.

Unexpectedly, Ji's tone was severe, and she couldn't help shivering: "...Yes."

Zhang Shixun sighed, softened his tone, and said in a low voice: "The prime minister's mansion is no better than my own home, be careful that walls have ears."

Except for a small number of servants who have followed them for many years, most of the servants in the government are sent to the mansion by the palace.

No matter how strict the monitoring was, Zhang Shixun would rather be careful about any remarks that were slightly unfavorable to Lu Ci, who had won the Sacred Heart, so as not to be used as a talking point by someone with a heart.

Besides, he really doesn't have any ill feeling towards Lu Ci, a new colleague who is not even half his age.

——It's just a little bit of jealousy that I don't want to admit.

Today's three assistants and two ginseng, except for himself, seem to be very familiar with Lu Ci: Kou Zhun, who has always been a stubborn veteran, treats Lu Ci differently for ten years, and repeatedly defends Lu Ci. He stepped forward, resolutely begged for mercy, and generously recommended; Li Di and Kou Zhun are good friends who have worked together for many years. Their friendship seems to be tepid, but they always advance together and retreat together. Looking at Lu Ci, although he is not like a bandit Zhun's unabashed preference also clearly showed his appreciation; even Wang Zeng, who was newly promoted and had a bright future, changed his usual behavior of not walking around in private with other courtiers, often whispering in private... …

On the other hand, it was clear that Lu Ci had joined the Zhongshu Province in the early days, and they were only ordinary colleagues, which could not compare to the intimacy Lu Ci gained.

The more Zhang Shixun thought about it, the more he felt uncomfortable.

I remember that Wang Dan and Wang Xianggong in the past were also like this: when I was ordered by the emperor at that time to be appointed as a Jiangnan transshipment envoy, because I admired the other party's high virtue and prestige, I made a special trip to Zhongshu Province and respectfully asked for the other party's instructions.

Wang relative to him affirmed, but always just a business-like attitude.

However, such an impartial, impartial and selfless Xianggong specially called Lu Ci to go before his death...

Why is Lu Ci so lucky to always be taken care of by noble people?Is it really just based on political achievements, or is it also based on a natural good appearance?

Zhang Shixun thought that he was definitely not a jealous person, but looking at the government and the public, there are only a handful of people who can ask themselves that they are not jealous of Lu Ci's situation.

Why is Lu Ci so trusted by officials?

If it is said that the official family values ​​affection, it is because of the teacher-student friendship in the East Palace that they never forget the promotion of Lu Ci. The positions he held back then were Prince Zhan Shi, Chu You Adviser Doctor, and Prince You Shuzi.

If you really want to talk about the relationship between teacher and student, then he deserves much more than Zuo Yude, who Lu Ci has only been in for more than half a year.

And the officials treated him politely and respectfully, and did give him a lot of care during the promotion, but apart from this, at least a few care and inquiries occasionally, there is nothing else.

Without Lu Ci's stark contrast, he might have already been satisfied.

Zhang Shixun sighed regretfully.

—It is useless to think too much.

He managed to pull himself together and reminded himself that because Lu Ci was mainly 'occupied' by those three chancellors today, he hadn't spoken much to him, but when he really wanted to work together, they both participated in politics, so it was better to keep as few as possible Contradictions, more harmony is better.

Zhang Shixun finally sorted out his entangled emotions and slowly resolved them, but he didn't know that these worries that he had tried so hard to hide during the day could not escape the eyes of everyone who was present at that time.

After Kou Zhun told his wife about Lu Ci's "poor appearance" when he first entered the political affairs hall, how wise and generous he was, and generously accepted him... facing his wife with a smile Questioned by Fei Xiao, he quickly threw out Zhang Shixun to increase his credibility: "Madam doesn't know something, that Shunzhi's face has been wrinkled all day, and he hasn't let go."

Faced with the husband's childish words, the wife shook her head helplessly, and reminded gently: "My husband is only three years older than Zhang Canzheng."

"Even if it's only a day long, it's long."

Kou Zhun said nonchalantly: "Although I haven't worked with Zhang Shunzhi for a long time, I have known him for many years. I know him very well. From the fact that he can figure out the idea of ​​'don't try' and knows how to avoid suspicion, he is a good guy. An innocent man who has more than enough to do trivial matters and has no selfishness. It's just his lack of measurement, lack of foresight and overall situation, which is a fatal flaw after all."

Madam smiled gently and said nothing, Kou Zhun continued on his own: "In my opinion, it's not bad for him to have some resentment towards that cunning boy in his heart. A decisive set of teachings ruined the strength of this good seedling."

It is reasonable for Zhang Shixun to be unhappy: after all, in the eyes of many court officials who regard seniority as a talisman to live and work, Lu Ci is an unreasonably young man who is so young that he is everywhere and crushes them. Going to... is definitely not a good thing to make them laugh.

Madam laughed and said: "You have always been a hot-tempered person, and you act vigorously and vigorously. Zhang Shenzheng is so calm and stable, so naturally it is not as good as Yu Yu's temper with you."

"Madam is wrong." Kou Zhun laughed: "If you really want to talk about peace and stability, I'm afraid Zhang Shunzhi, who is in the age of Er Shunzhi, can't match Lu Qiaotong! That Qiaotong doesn't know how to grow up, he is born with a lot of eyes. Very soon, the first emperor could see that he was exquisite, cunning and cunning, so how could he really be in a hurry? Don't look at him often doing amazing things, but except for the time when he used himself as a bait to play Xia Jun and fight for the opportunity to build a city, those of him What seems to be a bold move is full of thoughtful considerations behind it, and it is by no means some reckless fool!"

With a thoughtful, step-by-step view of the overall situation, and the courage to put your future and life at risk in times of crisis, putting all your eggs in one basket, just to protect the people, such a piece of precious jade can be called a true young talent—— This is the reason why he admires Lu Ci the most.

Madam kindly said something for Zhang Shixun: "It is rare in the world to stand out like Yu Yu. You really shouldn't be too harsh on Zhang Shixun's participation in politics. When he was in Shehong in his early years, he was also very popular with the people. Ai Dai, has his horse's head been covered so that he cannot go?"

"It's almost a matter of the previous life." Kou Zhun said disapprovingly: "Madam really wants to talk about this, isn't what that cunning boy did back then, not better?"

When Zhang Shixun served in Shehong, because of his outstanding achievements in government, he sincerely cared for the people and made the people reciprocate, which is also a respect and love for him.When his term of office expired, because the people were reluctant to leave him, they tried their best to persuade him to stay, and it became a good talk for a while.

However, in Kou Zhun's view, Lu Ci's experience in working in the localities over the years is not only no weaker than that of Zhang Shixun, and the places he worked in are barren and poor, but he can adapt to local conditions and make the local population prosperous by teaching people how to fish.

Whether it is the reborn Fenzhou or Qinzhou, or even Suizhou, which has been exposed to the east wind of Lu's manor and is getting angry, no matter how grateful and loved Lu Ci is, the people will never force them to stay for selfish reasons, and will even use them for promotion. , Blessing others and rejoicing...

It is truly great wisdom to make people 'selfless'.

Lu Ci naturally had no way of knowing the intimate night conversations about himself among his colleagues and wives who had different thoughts.

And it is impossible for him to focus all his attention on managing the communication with his colleagues.

After spending less than half a month, I was thoroughly familiar with the operation process of the Zhengshitang, and after recent events...

He was gearing up and ready to do business.

The author has something to say: Notes:

1. Don't try:

During Song Zhenzong's reign, Zhang Shixun was recommended by Yang Yi, a Hanlin scholar, as the supervisory censor.At that time, Song Zhenzong was annoyed by the imperial examination fraud case.Gongju has just started the "paste paper method", that is, to seal the names of candidates to prevent cheating in grading papers.Zhang Shixun served as an inspector of various subjects, and found that there were relatives and acquaintances in the Jinshi examination, so he asked for recusal. Song Zhenzong wrote his name on the screen.Since then, the avoidance of in-laws has become a law, and the atmosphere of scientific research has been upright.

Kou Zhun, who has always been known for his fairness and integrity, has a great impression of Zhang Shixun and becomes a close friend.Zhongshu was impersonated to act as a transshipment envoy in the south of the Yangtze River. Song Zhenzong rejected the two submissions of the list, and Zhang Shixun was hand-picked.Later, he was promoted to serve as a censor, transferred to Guangdong, and then transferred to Hebei.

2. Zhang Shixun and Renzong are also teachers and friends, and they serve as the prince Zhan Shi, except for the right admonishment doctor, and also the prince right concubine (if this is Song History 3)

3. When the war broke out in the Song and Xia Dynasties, the chariot officials made trouble (that is, the group of chariot officials who did not want to be included in the imperial army as I explained earlier), just in time for Zhang Shixun to enter the palace, and Zhang Shixun was so scared that he rolled down on the spot. He immediately submitted seven memorials to resign as prime minister, unwilling to wade into this muddy water ("Di Qing Biography" p63).

4. Minzhe Mashou couldn’t go, because he heard that he shot Hong (I don’t need to translate this, you must have done the problem!)