Chapter 1294 Uncle and Nephew Prime Minister (two updates combined into one)

Half a month later, the news of Zhang Zhi's transition to the position of Vice Minister of Zhongshu spread, causing a sensation throughout the capital.

Now, Zhang Zhi has surpassed Cai Que and taken up the position of Vice Minister of Zhongshu. This makes people think that the officials are asking the Zhang family to appoint another right minister.

This means that uncles and nephews succeed each other.

The story of Zhang Yue and Zhang Zhi reminds people of the story of Lu Mengzheng and Lu Yijian's uncle and nephew.

Lu Mengzheng served as prime minister three times, and later insisted on becoming an official to make room for young people. Such a move of knowing how to advance and retreat was naturally appreciated by Zhenzong.

In the year when Emperor Zhenzong was granted Zen status in Taishan, he went to Lu Mengzheng's home to visit this veteran minister who had become an official at home.

When the monarch and his ministers met, they had a heart-to-heart talk with each other. Emperor Zhenzong glanced at Lu Mengzheng's sons who were standing aside, and he suddenly felt a desire to support him and said to him: "My dear, take a look, which son can be reused."

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When Emperor Zhenzong said this, he must be using one of Lu Mengzheng's sons, which must be a good thing for Lu Mengzheng. Lu Mengzheng's sons, Lu Congjian, Lu Weijian, Lu Chengjian, Lu Xingjian, Lu Wuguan, Lu Jujian, and Lu Zhijian, all served as officials in the court.

, but their official positions are low.

However, Lu Mengzheng replied at that time: "These sons of mine are not of much use, but I have a nephew named Lu Yijian who is serving as an official in Yingzhou. He has the talent of a prime minister."

Zhenzong listened very carefully.

When he returned, he wrote Lu Yijian's name on the screen. Then Lu Yijian was promoted one after another, and finally became prime minister.

This is a good story about a king and his ministers.

Everyone could not help but think that Zhang Yue would become official a year later, so they recommended Zhang Zhi to the emperor to replace themselves as right minister.

On the other hand, when the emperor punished Cai Que and ordered him to go to the palace to apologize, Huang Yan and other officials who impeached Su Shi were demoted to three levels, and several members of Cai Que's party were punished.

Many officials believed that Cai Que had lost power and was no longer the candidate to replace Zhang Yue as right minister in the future, but instead replaced him with Zhang Zhi.

All of a sudden, Zhang's house was full of guests.

Zhang Zhi was Lu Gongzuo's son-in-law and Zhang Yue's nephew, so after paying homage to the prime minister, there was a huge crowd, and there were even more officials waiting outside to receive him than when Zhang Yue paid homage to the prime minister.

The Zhang Party, the old Party, and even the Imperial Party all regarded Zhang Zhi as one of their own.

Now Zhang Shi and Zhang Yue have separated.

Lu Gong was famous for his strict family management, and none of the Lu family's descendants were extravagant. Therefore, after the separation of the family, Zhang Shi did not buy a big house, but bought a house in the outer city, which looked quite simple and shabby.

When the congratulatory officials arrived, they were greatly moved to see Zhang Zhi as deputy prime minister living in such a simple house.

"Officer, why don't you go see the guests?"

After the ceremony, Mrs. Lu looked happy and in high spirits.

It is said that women in ancient and modern times hope that their husbands will become successful. Mrs. Lu has always been worried about Zhang Zhi's official career, and she secretly competes with the Seventeenth Mother. Now that her husband has become the Deputy Prime Minister, it can be said that she has got her wish.

Zhang Zhi said to Lu with a sad face: "Hey, madam, I can't do this job!"

"Why officials?" Ms. Lu was also anxious, "The imperial edict has been issued, and hundreds of officials have come to congratulate me. Do officials want to resign as prime minister?"

Zhang Zhi turned to look at Lu and said, "Madam, you don't understand my difficulties."

Lu sighed: "What I hate in my life is that I didn't give birth to a son for the official, but my two sons are the same as my own!"

"My lord, is there anything you can't discuss with me?"

Zhang Zhi shook his head and thought.

As a lady of the family, Mrs. Lu did not act harshly towards her concubines, and even took good care of Zhang Zhi's son.

On weekdays, Mrs. Lu was the matron of the family, but she was never arrogant. She paid close attention to her parents-in-law's day and night. On weekdays, she would personally mend and iron clothes with the family's maid.

Zhang has been recuperating at home these past few years, thanks to Mrs. Lu's careful care.

So Zhang Zhi was a little unhappy with Lu's failure to manage the relationship with Qiniang, but as far as his wife was concerned, Lu really couldn't find any reason to blame.

What's more, Lu's ability to review things and her political vision are not inferior to hers at all.

Zhang Zhi immediately expressed his thoughts to Lu.

Seeing Zhang Zhi's behavior, Mrs. Lu immediately composed herself and said, "Every official's words are reasonable."

"The Lu family, the Zhang family, and your majesty, I can't afford any of them." Zhang Zhi sighed.

"Madam, what's wrong with you?"

"No."

Lu turned her back and wiped away her tears and said, "How many men abandon their wives and children for fame and wealth. In ancient times, Wu Qi killed his wife to seek generalship, but officials would rather not serve as prime ministers than let down their families."

It is a blessing for a woman to marry such a husband.

I didn't blame anyone for anything! Dad didn't choose the wrong son-in-law either.

She composed herself and said, "I heard that my third uncle originally intended to be a disciple of Duke Jing before he got married, but after he got married, he decided to take his father-in-law, Han Xiansu (Han Jiang) as his favor!"

"As a concubine, I don't ask for an official to be like my third uncle. I just want to be able to take care of my Lu family in the future as prime minister."

Zhang Zhi was shocked when he saw this, and immediately said: "Madam, I am not a person who is ignorant of righteousness."

Lu said: "Do the officials think that my father is unreasonable and ignorant of the current situation?"

"How do you say this, Madam?" Zhang Zhi asked.

"My previous objection to the imperial court's use of troops in the northwest was due to the suffering of the people. Later, my third uncle presided over Western affairs and won successive victories. My father often said this at home. Fortunately, the matter was not abandoned because of his own opposition."

"Actually, as long as we can do it for the sake of the people of the world and the country, it doesn't matter who is right or wrong."

In another time and space in history, after the defeat of Yongle City, the officials repeatedly came to court and sighed: "The people in the border areas are so exhausted. Only Lu Gongzhu told me."

In other words, only Lu Gongzhu, the official of the Manchu Dynasty, put forward correct opinions and dared to give honest advice.

But now the official family is very proud, and Lu Gongzhu also has the courage to admit his previous mistakes.

Seeing what Lu said, Zhang Zhi was also moved. Lu ordered the female envoy to bring out a well-ironed official uniform and said: "My lord, please allow me to help you change your clothes! Don't keep the greeting guests outside waiting!" "

Zhang Zhi nodded.

After changing his clothes, Zhang Zhi said: "I haven't worn this robe for a long time, but it's still brand new."

After a pause, he said straightly: "It is truly a blessing that I have cultivated in three lifetimes to be able to have my wife as my wife in this life."

Mrs. Lu smiled lightly when she heard this.

Soon after, Zhang Zhi stood up and went out. Countless people were already outside congratulating Zhang Zhi.

Mrs. Lu looked at Zhang Zhi's back, and all the female envoys on the side congratulated Mrs. Lu.

At this moment, Mrs. Lu was as calm as waiting for Qianfan to pass. She said: "You guys take care of it for me first."

Mrs. Lu walked into the inner courtyard.

"Mom and dad, why are you drinking tea here!" Mrs. Lu looked at Zhang Shi and Mr. Yu in surprise as they hid in a small room next to the kitchen and drank tea.

Yu laughed and said, "I haven't seen much of the world, so I'm afraid I might be frightened. Besides, I can't welcome you as they are friends from Ah Xi's officialdom."

"Afraid of other people's jokes."

Lu smiled and said: "Mom and dad, who dares to laugh at the prime minister's parents today?"

Yu smiled and said, "Then we can't lose the prime minister's face."

Zhang Shi smiled and said nothing. It wasn't that Zhang Shi didn't want to talk, but he was afraid of losing his status in front of this daughter-in-law who came from a wealthy family.

Yu smiled and said with emotion: "Actually, we don't know what the glory of an uncle, nephew or prime minister is!"

“It’s as if what happened when my third brother was holding a copy of Mencius and told me that he wanted to study is still happening before my eyes!”

Speaking of this, Mr. Yu, who had gray hair on his temples, looked far away.

“Unknowingly, so many years have passed in a flash!”

Zhang Shi looked back with emotion.

Since then, the Zhang family has been getting better day by day.

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Two months after Zhang Zhi took office as the Vice Minister of Zhongshu, Bianjing ushered in the first snow.

It snowed very hard this time, and houses far and near were covered with white snow.

Inside the Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Yue and Zhang Zhi sat opposite each other in the pavilion in the courtyard, admiring the snow and eating mutton hot pot.

The cook on the side used a knife to toss the mutton into thin slices one by one. Zhang Yue Zhangzhi picked up the cut mutton and poured it into the pot.

Zhang Yue dipped the cooked mutton into the sesame sauce, then put it in his mouth and chewed it.

The uncle and nephew were chatting happily, then Zhang Zhidao said.

"Third uncle, have you read the Zhazi on Liangzhe Road?"

Zhang Yue glanced at Zhang Zhi but did not answer.

Zhang Zhi realized immediately and said again: "Prime Minister, officials from Liangzhe Road came to Zha Zi to say that the price of rice in Liangzhe has soared, and the people of Liangzhe have been unable to make a living."
To be continued...