Hope for luck

Chapter 415
As soon as Wang Xueqing left He Canlian's Shangshu Mansion, he was stopped by a young man who looked like a servant, and asked Wang Xueqing respectfully:
"The vassals of the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, under the order of my lord, come here to invite Lord Wang to come to the house for a briefing."

After Wang Xueqing heard this, he was startled. He had never had any contact with the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, so why did he suddenly send someone to invite him to the house?

After frowning and hesitating for a while, Wang Xueqing nodded:

"That being the case, lead the way."

After all, Wang Xueqing got on his official sedan chair, thinking about why the minister of punishment wanted to see him?
Now the situation in the imperial court is becoming more and more clear. In the past, it was the distinction between Qingliu and Zhichen, but now it is the struggle between the old party and the new party.

As the chief assistant, Dong Pingzhang personally launched the New Deal and implemented tax reforms. Many Qingliu standing behind him also instantly became the new party.

However, most of them naturally opposed the New Deal. Wang Xueqing suddenly thought that Hu Xiangang, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, also seemed to be a strong opponent of the New Deal.

Thinking of this, Wang Xueqing's face became lighter, knowing that Hu Xiangang was going to meet him this time, and it was probably because of the New Deal.

Although there are many people who oppose the New Deal, there is no leader. As long as they oppose the New Deal, they will be classified as the old party by the New Party.

Wang Xueqing felt that it was time to unite, otherwise, the new party would become more and more powerful, and there would be no place for them in the future.

After thinking about it, Wang Xueqing had already arrived in front of the mansion of Hu Xiangang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment. In the warm welcome, he was led into a rather large hall.

I saw that this hall seems to have the shadow of Huizhou architecture. Although it is summer, it is very cool to walk into this hall, and there are some cool and warm breezes blowing from nowhere.

This made Wang Xueqing feel that the heat when he was on his way just disappeared in an instant, and saw a person sitting at the head of the hall, and he knew it was Hu Xiangang at a glance, and hurriedly saluted:

"The next official, Wang Xueqing, sees Lord Shangshu!"

Hu Xiangang got up and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty Wang is too polite, please take a seat... someone will serve you tea."

As he said that, Hu Xiangang himself sat down in the first row, and Wang Xueqing just happened, and there was a young man in the second row.

Seeing Wang Xueqing looking over, the young man hurriedly stood up and saluted:

"Student Guan Shizhao, pay homage to Mr. Wang."

Wang Xueqing didn't recognize Guan Shizhao, thought he was Hu Xiangang's student, so he replied politely.

Hu Xian, who was on the side, just saw this, and introduced with a smile:
"Master Wang doesn't know, but this young talent is from your Dongshan Jeju Prefecture. He is known as the 'Guanzi of the World'. I wonder if Mr. Wang has heard of it?"

After hearing this, Wang Xueqing suddenly realized, and also laughed:

"Haha, it turned out to be you, so I said, how can I remember where I heard this name before, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Seeing this, Guan Shizhao replied very modestly and politely:
"My lord Wang speaks seriously. The student just got a false name. It's embarrassing to say it. I have been in Chunwei several times, but I have never been in high school. I am extremely ashamed."

Wang Xueqing raised his hands and said:
"You are too modest. There are many losers in the examination field. Back then, I took three rounds to win. With your talent, you will definitely pass the high school."

Hu Xiangang took the words and said:
"My lord Wang said auspiciously, it seems that next spring, Shi Zhao, you must be in high school."

These words seemed to have another meaning, Guan Shizhao hesitated slightly, then smiled and said:

"Then I would like to thank the two adults for their good words. On the day of high school, the students will definitely entertain the two adults."

Seeing this, Hu Xiangang and Wang Xueqing both agreed, and then Wang Xueqing sat down, looked at Hu Xiangang and said:
"Master Hu, I don't know what's the matter with calling for an official to come here today?"

Before Hu Xiangang could speak, Guan Shizhao took over the conversation first:

"Master Wang, the current situation in the court is quite unstable, and there are some monsters. The students think that we should unite and drive these traitors out of the court, so as to clear the court."

Wang Xueqing didn't expect that just now when Hu Xian didn't say anything, Guan Shizhao would brazenly talk about the affairs of the imperial court. If this was known, Guan Shizhao would be charged with arguing about government affairs, at least he would be called an arrogant scholar. .

And Hu Xiangang also echoed:
"My lord, I heard that you Dongshan is making a new deal. You can't let go of it easily, otherwise, everyone in the world will scold them."

When Wang Xueqing heard the words, his heart moved, and he replied calmly:
"What Master Hu said is very true. The official just received the news that everyone is willing to support the new certificate, but the new policy allows the gentry to pay taxes. How can there be such a reason in the past?"

Guan Shizhao immediately followed suit:

"Yes, Lord Wang, even if the court is short of money, it should expropriate ordinary people instead of asking for money from gentry. The students think that this kind of new policy is just some flattering words that confuse the emperor. We must let the emperor understand that the gentry It is the foundation of governing the country, if the gentry can’t get preferential treatment, how can we talk about preferential treatment for the people of the world?”

Wang Xueqing agreed with these words, raised his hand and said:
"It's really worthy of being the 'Guanzi of the World'. This official also means it. In all dynasties, even in the last years, no taxes have been collected from the gentry. This new policy is simply nonsense!"

When Hu Xian just saw this, he knew that the heat was almost ready, so he said with a smile:

"So, Lord Wang, we must unite and let the emperor understand that the new policy is just an illusion, and if it is implemented, it will definitely shake the foundation of the country."

Wang Xueqing is also very good, frowning and said:

"Who says it's not, but our loyal ministers are in a state of disunity, and we don't have a leader. Facing the new party, what should we do?"

When Hu Xian just saw this, he grinned:
"Hahaha, Mr. Wang and this official thought of going together, but this official has an idea. I wonder if Mr. Wang would like to hear it?"

Knowing that this was the purpose of Hu Xiangang's invitation to meet him, Wang Xueqing said respectfully:
"The next official is willing to listen with all ears!"

Hu Xiangang clapped his hands:
"Okay, okay, Mr. Wang is really smart..."

With that said, Hu Xian just got up and shouted towards the back hall:

"Your Highness, come out, Mr. Wang seems to be one of our own."

While speaking, Guan Shizhao also stood up, which made Wang Xueqing very suspicious. After thinking about it, he also hurriedly got up, wanting to see who the highness Hu Xiangang was talking about was.

As soon as Hu Xiangang finished speaking, he saw a figure flashing in from the back hall. Only then did Wang Xueqing realize that he had been fooled, and the person who came out turned out to be King Liang!
Now that the country has not been established, it means that there may be a battle for succession in the future. Wang Xueqing naturally understands that this kind of struggle has always been life and death.

For courtiers like them, it is best not to stand. Even if you have to stand, it is safest to stand when the situation is clear.

Right now, Hu Xiangang invited Liang Wang out, and Wang Xueqing immediately understood what Hu Xiangang meant, which shocked him and felt like he was being fooled.

There is also some regret in my heart, if I knew it was like this, I shouldn't have come.

(End of this chapter)