Deng Wan said to the court official dissatisfied: "Why did you summon me so urgently and then ask me to go back to Ningzhou?"

When Deng Wan went to the capital to summon him, officials asked Deng Wan if he knew Wang Anshi. Deng Wan said he didn't. After meeting the emperor, Deng Wan met Wang Anshi and the two talked happily.

At that time, everyone in the court scolded Deng Wan for being hypocritical, but Deng Wan felt that he had done nothing wrong, because Deng Wan had never met Wang Anshi before and had only exchanged letters. Of course, he did not know what Wang Anshi looked like.

Therefore, Deng Wan was disrespected by the court officials. Deng Wan disagreed and said: "If you laugh and scold, you will laugh and scold him. If you are a good official, I will do it myself."

In February of the fifth year of Xining, Deng Wan became Quan Yushi Zhongcheng, ranking among the top four officials. A year and a half ago, he was just a general judge.

After serving as Yushi Zhongcheng for five full years, Deng Wan knew that if he wanted to stay in office, he had to find another way.

And Deng Wan had already prepared for a rainy day.

…

"Why does my uncle want to see me?"

Zhang Yue, who had just returned home, looked at Seventeenth Mother's reluctant expression and asked, "What's the matter?"

"For Deng Wan's sake."

Zhang Yue was stunned and asked: "Are my family also related to Deng Wan?"

Seventeenth Mother nodded and said: "Previously, Deng Wan and his wife proposed to my mother on behalf of their second son Deng Xunwu."

"He asked the Wang Shi Guan to discuss the matter, and my mother has agreed to marry my second brother's daughter to Deng Xunwu!"

Zhang Yue was surprised.

Wu Anchi is Wang Anshi's son-in-law, and it is reasonable for Deng Wan's second son Deng Xunwu to marry Wang Anshi's granddaughter. In addition, Wang Gui, as a relative of Deng Wan, also came forward to speak to Li Taijun. No wonder the Wu family agreed to the matter.

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Wu Anchi, Wu Anshi and Deng Wan had also known each other for a long time. Fan Zhen and Deng Wan were fellow villagers, and Fan Zhen asked his nephew Fan Bailu to learn from Deng Zhi, Deng Wan's father.

Later, when Deng Wan went to Beijing, he also visited the Wu family and had contacts with the two husbands of the Wu family.

Zhang Yue sighed: "No wonder my wife is in trouble. Let's meet my uncle first."

Zhang Yue changed into his regular clothes and met with Wu Anchi and Deng Xunren.

Zhang Yue saw Wu Anzhi and Deng Xunren standing and sitting in the living room at a glance. Deng Xunren looked reserved.

"I've met Mr. Zhang!"

Wu Anchi stood up immediately, and Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Brother, we don't want to talk about official rules in our own family."

Zhang Yue glanced at Deng Xunren and asked, pretending not to know, "Who is this?"

Wu Anchi quickly introduced: "This is the eldest son of Deng Zhongcheng's family."

Deng Xunren immediately said: "Xunren pays homage to Zhang Xianggong!"

Zhang Yue said calmly: "It turns out he is Deng Zhongcheng's son. I heard about it. Sit down!"

Deng Xunren said he didn't dare and stood aside respectfully.

Wu Anchi said on behalf of Deng Xunren: "Next month is Deng Zhongcheng's fiftieth birthday on the twelfth day of the month, so I asked Xunren to come to deliver the post and ask your husband to honor it."

Zhang Yue smiled and did not answer.

Upon seeing this, Wu Anzhi asked Deng Xunren to retreat first.

Zhang Yue said to Wu Anzhi: "Brother, are you trying to negotiate an agreement with Deng Wan for me?"

Wu Anzhi said: "Deng Zhongcheng knew that he had offended his brother-in-law and that it was difficult to secure his position, so he wanted to entrust me to do it..."

Before Zhang Yue spoke, the Seventeenth Mother behind the screen turned around and said, "Second brother, don't ask Sanlang for this matter."

Wu Anzhi turned pale when he heard this, looked at Zhang Yue and asked, "Is Sanlang serious?"

To be honest, after Wang Anshi left, Zhang Yue was concerned about the Jingyi Bureau and had not yet thought about how to deal with Deng Wan.

Unexpectedly, Deng Wan came to the door on his own.

No one who has reached this position is stupid, except for Deng Wan and Lu Jiawen. In the past, when Wang Anshi was present, he always looked solemn towards himself and never made false remarks.

But when Zhang Yue got along with Lu Jiawen in private, Lu Jiawen was always respectful and respectful. To say he was flattering would not be an exaggeration.

Zhang Yue said to Wu Anzhi: "The Prime Minister has returned to Jiangning, and Deng Zhongcheng should also know that he has withdrawn."

"Tell him that you know how he treated me in the past. But don't think too much about anything else. Leave some dignity to yourself!"

Wu Anchi was very depressed when he heard this, and Qi Niang winked at him.

Wu Anchi had no choice but to leave temporarily.

Zhang Yue said to Qi Niang: "Tell your uncle that Deng Wan must stop! This matter is not negotiable!"

Seventeenth Mother nodded.

There is one emperor and one minister, one prime minister and one censor.

Power is only responsible to the source. Deng Wan was promoted by Wang Anshi. Now that Wang Anshi is gone, you, Deng Wan, still want to shamelessly stay in the post of Censor Zhongcheng. Who gave you the face?

If Deng Wan doesn't leave, how will the people behind you make progress?

Needless to say, when Wang Anshi was about to retire, Deng Wan kept saying in front of the officials that he would treat the prime minister with special courtesy, promote Wang Anshi's children to officials, and then request the Wang family to be granted a title in the capital.

In fact, Zhang Yue was prepared to do this, which represented his successor's respect and respect for the previous prime minister.

But why did you, Deng Wan, come out to act as your substitute?

Once you said it, the officials and I took action after listening to your opinion?

Do you still need to remind me about this?

If you, Deng Wan, don’t quit, who else will?

Zhang Yue thought of this and said to Qi Niang, "Should I go out?"

The Seventeenth Mother was surprised: "So late?"

Zhang Yue said: "Yes, I must go to Senior Brother Cai's house!"

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Han Jiang came to Beijing from Taiyuan Prefecture, paid homage to the prime minister three times, and became the head of the hundred officials.

After Han Jiang met the emperor, he didn't see anyone when he returned to the mansion. He only met Zhang Yue.

But when Han Jiang said: "I have three ups and downs and three implementations, I sigh that life is not easy."

Zhang Yue smiled and said to him: "If the emperor is unable to speak freely, the ministers should realize their intentions and be good at planning. Han Gong will have to work hard from now on."

Han Jiang sighed and said: "This time when I met the saint, the officials knocked on the door and asked about the peace of Xixia. Their intentions were very sincere. I have been in Taiyuan these years and I can see clearly. Although the soldiers are widely trained today, they are not precise. We should not talk lightly. Side things."

"It's just that the officials were a little disappointed after hearing this, or they thought I was unwilling to plan for him as carefully as I did when I captured Luowu City."

Zhang Yue felt sympathy for Han Jiang in his heart for a second, and then said: "Destroying Xia is not something that can happen overnight. The officials are eager and hope that Mr. Han will give you more advice."

Han Jiang said: "Of course, I will advise him to help me share more of the state affairs in the future."

Zhang Yue said: "Today I have something to report to Mr. Han! Regarding the affairs of Yu Shi Zhongcheng!"

Han Jiang asked: "Deng Wan?"

Zhang Yue nodded. After he asked Wu Anzhi to advise Deng Wan that day, the other party acted as if he hadn't heard and shamelessly continued to stay on.

Deng Wan was so shameless, so I had no choice but to help him look decent.

Han Jiang also disliked Deng Wan and said: "When Wang Pushe was in power, Deng Wan mostly relied on him, then Lu Huiqing succeeded him, and Deng Wan attached himself first. When Wang Pushe returned to the capital, he betrayed Lu Huiqing and attached himself to the king. PUSH."

"This kind of people have really corrupted the hearts of the people in the world."

"To be honest, although the reforms in recent years have been effective, the atmosphere in the officialdom has deteriorated. Good skills are regarded as the spirit, criticism is regarded as the style, loyalty is regarded as the most important thing, and quiet retreat is regarded as the humble."

"The scholars either hide themselves in hiding and refuse to serve the court, only seeking their own freedom; or they compete with rich families, take pity on the powerful and give alms, and are obsessed with the pursuit of advancement.

"The corruption of officialdom in recent years is all thanks to people like Deng Wan and Cui Gongdu!"

"I want to correct the officialdom! Kill these evil spirits!"

Zhang Yue said: "What the Prime Minister said is true."

Han Jiang asked again: "Who can succeed Deng Wan after he passes away? What do the officials mean?"

Zhang Yue said: "Reporting to the Prime Minister, the task of remonstrating in Taiwan is very important and cannot be done casually."

"The official intention seems to be to use Deng Runfu to succeed Deng Wan. As for the right statement, Cai Queke of Zhixian Yuan can be appointed as the censor to know miscellaneous affairs and to advise the Yuan."

Yushi Zhongcheng is Siruitou and is the leader of the Yushitai.

He serves the censor and knows miscellaneous matters, and is the second-in-command of the censor's desk.

After the officials asked Deng Runfu to succeed Deng Wan, Zhang Yue recommended Cai Que as the second-in-command of Yushitai.

Han Jiang and Han Wei both promoted Cai Que, which was considered a favor.

After hearing what Zhang Yue said, Han Jiang said: "Yes!"
Chapter completed!