But what did Uncle Guo do to find me in this wilderness?

Xiang Zong replied: "My father is now an official in Qingzhou. He was very happy when he heard that Mr. Zhang paid homage to join the government. However, he should not leave his place of duty lightly, so he asked me to come to congratulate Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "I see, your father is really thoughtful."

Xiang Zong replied: "My father has great respect for Mr. Zhang. He often says that Mr. Zhang will have a very good career as a prime minister in the future."

Zhang Yue said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. Back then, Duke Xiang Wen Jian was the Prime Minister of Hai Qinghe Yan. Is it beyond Zhang's reach?"

After saying a few words to Xiang Zong, he left. He just said a simple congratulation and did not bring any souvenirs. It was also obvious that the Xiang family's family tradition was really pure and honest.

But this makes Zhang Yue, who has been saying "I can refuse to accept, but you can't refuse to send" these days, really not used to it.

Xiang Zong returned to visit and said nothing, but Zhang Yue thought of a lot.

The emperor had just given birth to the prince, who was just one year old and seemed to be in good health...

Empress Dowager Gao's preference for Chang Wang Zhao Hao is known to everyone.

Gao Zunyu, a relative of the state, controlled a large number of troops in the northwest. This time Zhang Kai's Taoshui victory was great. Gao Zunyu, who was "recuperating" in Qinzhou, was actually ranked first among the generals by Li Xian for his strategizing.

There is nothing to despise Li Xian, because Zhang Yue did the same thing when he led the northwest.

Empress Dowager Cao and Empress Dowager Gao both married into the royal family as the daughters of military ministers, and naturally brought their own resources.

But the current Empress Xiang is the great-granddaughter of the former Prime Minister Xiang Minzhong. As the daughter of a civil servant, she has no foundation. He, Zhang Yue, is the only one among the current prime ministers who has ever been in charge of the army.

Under the Qingluo umbrella, Zhang Yue thought carefully about whether the official family had summoned him back to Beijing at this time. Could there be any other deeper meaning?

At this time, Huang Lu came over and said, "How about it? I want to ask my family for help?"

"We can't talk about it. It's probably a sign of goodwill."

Huang Ludao: "You are now considered a civil servant leader, and the Xiang family is also a civil servant, so it is reasonable for me to show my favor to you."

Zhang Yue said: "I'm afraid I have other intentions."

The people watched the battle for the throne with great interest, but an important official like Zhang Yue really wanted to hide as far away as possible because the risks and benefits were not equal.

Huang Lu said: "Nowadays, there are many things in your position that you can't hide from even if you want to."

Zhang Yue joked: "I really want to have a big dream. When I wake up, I find that you and I are still in the Imperial College, and have not been admitted to the Jinshi or become an official."

Huang Lu couldn't help but sneer at Zhang Yue's words, and said: "I know from reading history books that emperors and generals are not happy, and their troubles always arise from this wealth. But they can't let go of this wealth.

To say they are pretentious is not true."

Zhang Yue said: "What you said is not true. One day when I step down from the position, I will be clean and tidy, and I will not be sloppy. By then, you and I, as well as Senior Brother Guo, will go boating in the rivers and lakes, become neighbors, and become our sons and daughters.

It was a good day, too.”

Huang Lu smiled and said, "Yes, your elder man is quite to my liking."

Zhang Yue smiled.

He liked the days before entering Beijing very much. The only people who could really get close to his heart were Cai Que, Huang Lu, Guo Lin and so on.

He likes Wang Anshi's "Reading the Biography of Mengchangjun" very much for this reason. You must be strict in making friends, and you don't want to bring everyone into the circle. As the saying goes, one base person can destroy nine noble people. If you make a friend with bad conduct, you will lose money.

He has attracted many noble people. When the roosters, dogs, and thieves come in, the gentlemen leave one after another. This is the lesson of Lord Mengchang.

Therefore, it is very important to select and employ people. He cannot repeat the mistakes of Wang Anshi, who stabbed everyone in the back after taking over, or whose character is recognized as bad.

The biggest failure of the New Party lies in its employment of personnel.

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In the Kunning Hall of the Bianjing Palace, the official and Empress Xiang were chatting. In front of them was the official and the queen's legitimate daughter, the eldest princess, Princess Yanxi, who was practicing calligraphy under the guidance of the chamberlain.

The eldest princess is ten years old.

The chamberlain on the side entered the palace and reported to the emperor: "I would like to inform the official family that Zhang Yue has arrived in Heyang."

The official nodded and signaled the other party to step back and lowered the curtain.

The curtains could not block out the sound, but the servants around them all retreated. They knew that the officials had something to say to the Queen.

The official said to the Queen: "How did you feel about the last time I asked you to chat with Zhang Yue's wife?"

He said to the Queen: "The Marquis of Hejian County is well-educated and a very sensible and transparent woman."

The official said: "Okay, if this is the case, our prince will not be wronged."

Queen Xiang didn't say a word when she heard this. She was a woman who was very virtuous. Even though such a major matter related to her own daughter, she did not influence the official's judgment.

The official thought of this and said to the queen: "After Zhang Yue arrives in Beijing, I will mention this matter to him!"
Chapter completed!