The number one scholar of the Song Dynasty

Many officials who hadn't been purged came to see them off one after another. Zeng Bu was dressed in commoner clothes, which looked even more desolate in the crowd of crimson official uniforms.

Chen Shixi, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, said angrily: "It is really a misfortune for the country that Cai Yang is in power, and traitors and sycophants are rampant. The old man should also follow Mr. Zeng's tail and get out of the mud early."

Zeng Bu sternly said: "Mr. Chen's words are wrong. Since we wear black gauze and official uniforms, we should follow the principles of heaven and the feelings of the people. If the old man resigns this time, the official affairs of the court should not be neglected. The public is the seal of the ministries and halls, the power is in charge of the key points, the people of the country live in peace, and Yao, Tian and Shun will still rely on you, you must not be ignored."

Zhang Shunmin, the servant of the Ministry of War, also said loudly: "What Prime Minister Zeng said is right. We, the sages, learn the ways of Confucius and Mencius. Those who are happy in the world are also the way of a gentleman. How can we forget the ancestors and let the treacherous and sycophants run rampant? Help, the two thieves, Cai and Yang, can be fierce for a while, but how can they be overbearing forever, they don't know the current affairs, and they are like a car with their arms, and they will be smashed to pieces in the future!"

Every word of Zhang Shunmin's words resounded, and everyone present applauded loudly.

Zeng Bu sighed, turned around and left. The Zeng family has been ministers for generations, and the acquaintances of their disciples are all over the court and the public. Once the battle is defeated, what should the Nanfeng Zeng family do.

Zeng Bu was a supporter of Wang Anshi at first, and played a vital role in the critical period of Wang Anshi's reform during the Xining period.Later, in the debate on the City Change Law, Zeng Bu was considered to have obstructed the new law and was relegated from the outside world. Because of this, Cai Jing labeled him as an old party and listed him as a traitor party.

Watching the carriage meandering away, the crowd who saw them off also boarded the carriages and dispersed in sedan chairs one after another.

His little grandson stared at him and said with great emotion: "Grandfather, look at so many upright ministers in this court, I'm not afraid that we won't be able to bring down the traitor Yang in the future."

Zeng Bu smiled wryly: "Today we see off people, and I don't know how many of them want to set foot in Cai's and Yang's mansions to find a good job."6

Chapter 222 Time Comes and Turns

Minister of Internal Affairs, Liang Shicheng's study.

Liang Shicheng, known as the hidden face, had a gloomy face. His biological father was listed as a traitor by Cai Jing and Yang Lin, and his uncle, Su Zhe, the prime minister, was even on the list.

In many yamen, the old party bureaucrats attached to him were all swept out of Bianliang. An unprecedented purge came suddenly, and he was a little confused by the beating.

Once upon a time, it was not uncommon for the old and new parties to vie for power, and to be relegated after losing power.

The strength of the two parties depends on the attitude of the supreme ruling power.Whenever the supreme ruler changes, it is a great opportunity for the two parties to compete.

But that was also after several games and mutual attacks, according to the needs of the actual power holders in the court, the outcome of the old and new parties was determined.

Since the "Qingli New Deal" in the reign of Emperor Renzong in the Song Dynasty, reform and reform have become the consistent propositions of emperors and monarchs.

Those who hinder the reform often introduce a queen mother, such as the queen mother Xiang in the early days of Huizong.

As long as you adhere to the New Deal, you will agree with your father and brother's political views, which will greatly help the legitimacy and orthodoxy of Zhao Ji's succession.

Now that Zhao Ji's throne is becoming more and more stable, it stands to reason that it is time to liquidate the old party, but there has never been a rule on how to handle this.

Nowadays, Cai Jing and Yang Lin don't follow the rules at all, directly grasping the emperor's desire for a stable country, an orthodox position, and enjoying the arts and martial arts, catering to his wishes, and directly attacking him.

Anyone who is not with them will be infiltrated into the old party and cut off at once.Without the slightest reason, the old party has obstructed the new deal, and it is a traitor party.

Liang Shicheng said: "In the past when we gathered together, my study room was packed to the brim. Cai Jing and Yang Lin made such a fuss, but half of them went. It’s time to change the court. Yang Lin has ignored us several times, but you guys have come up with an idea.”

Wang Fu's schemes against Yang Lin several times before did not come to fruition, he even beat him up, and his Yuci's house was also robbed, and when he heard about it, he wanted to come up with ideas to deal with him, not only kept silent.

Liang Shicheng gave him a dissatisfied look. In the past, it was Wang Fu who gave advice and advice, but now he is scared.

Looking at Gao Qi again, with the presence of the old god, Master Liang became even more angry in his heart.

This Gao Qiu relied on himself to be in charge of the West Mansion, and the officials of the imperial army and the outer court were not organized into a system, as if nothing happened.

Moreover, his third son, Gao Bing, walked very close to Yang Lin, jumping up and down like his subordinates. Sooner or later, he would take his position as commander-in-chief and replace him with an obedient one.

Sensing the unkind gaze from the old eunuch above, Gao Qiu felt uncomfortable for a while, and quickly said: "Wang Fu, Enfu asked you something, hurry up and think of a way to fight back."

Wang Fu secretly hated, and in the silence, he pondered for a long time before he opened his mouth and said: "Yang Lin's power and treachery is just like the scorching sun in the sky. It is unwise to fight him at this time. At present, the three victories in the court are Fang La, Xixia and Dali. Yang Lin is involved, even if we want to bring him down, we have to wait for the right time."

Liang Shicheng nodded, and Wang Fu dared to continue: "Once Zeng Bu falls, those officials in Kaifeng Mansion under him will definitely be replaced. If you want to restrain Cai Jing and Yang Lin, Mr. En Mansion, you might as well support another one."

"Zeng Bu has accumulated decades of experience and is supporting one. How can there be such a strong foundational network that can be commensurate with this status."

Wang Fufu felt his heart, and said with a smile: "Master Enfu, did you forget Tong Guan?"

Liang Shicheng's eyes lit up, he really forgot about this person, Tong Guan's conquest of Hehuang Tubo deserved some credit.

Even in the Battle of Exterminating Xia, Tong Guan was the main general, and he led the troops into the Xingqing Mansion.

The most important thing is that this person can speak in front of the emperor, and he is also a close minister of the emperor.

He also has a close personal relationship with Cai Jing, and their interests are connected with each other. With his own support, it is not difficult to make a sudden breakthrough in this society.

"Let Tong Guan come to see me tonight."

After Liang Shicheng finished speaking, he got up and left without even saying goodbye to those present.

Wang Fu smiled, stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Respectfully, Mr. Enfu."

Gao Qiu leaned forward, picked Thumbs up and said, "Wang Tejin is quick-witted, he is worthy of being the confidant of Enfu."

The smile on Wang Fu's face disappeared instantly, and he pouted his lips and said, "Marshal Gao Dian, your son and Yang Lin are getting too close. The meaning of Enfu is to ask you to discipline him."

Gao Qiu laughed and walked out of the study slowly, not paying any attention to Wang Fu's threats.

I am in charge of the 60 forbidden army. What does it have to do with you to seek wealth and honor among these soldiers? Why should I follow you and Yang Lin to fight against each other.

Everyone in Bianliang doesn't know that Yang Lin is not easy to mess with. I can keep my position as the commander-in-chief and enjoy the wealth and honor. Why bother to provoke that Tai Sui.

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The barren road is long and the human footprint is slim.

In a wild shop by the roadside, a burly middle-aged man was sitting alone drinking tea.There are more than a dozen beards under his chin, which flutter in the wind, which is a bit funny, and it doesn't quite match his majestic and majestic face.

On the ancient road from Hejianfu to Kaifeng in the Song Dynasty, thousands of soldiers and horses covered a line of chariots and horses slowly heading south.

Sitting in the car, Qin Hui looked a little relaxed. This time he went to Daliao, Qin Hui really felt the absurdity of the Khitan monarchs and ministers, and state affairs were like child's play.

The majestic Khitan Emperor Yelu Yanxi only knows about hunting and beauties every day. Xiao Fengxian controls the government and is so greedy that he directly asks Qin Hui for bribes.

As long as Da Song gave him money, the army on the frontier would automatically retreat. In order to show his sincerity, Xiao Fengxian deliberately showed his power in front of himself.

The Khitan prime minister forced the chiefs of the tribes in the country to dance in the costumes of palace dancers, which was full of ugly appearances. Only a little Jurchen refused and was beaten half to death.

Qin Hui saw it, and was very happy in his heart. The Khitan has been corrupted so far, and Hebei has nothing to worry about.

Taking out some money to bribe Xiao Fengxian, the border between Song and Liao will be safe. Thinking of this, Qin Hui lifted the curtain of the car to enjoy the scenery along the way.

In the distance, two cavalrymen came from the dust and were stopped by the escort of the mission.

After a while, a school lieutenant stepped forward and said, "Qin Xuezheng, someone from the Shengjie Army has come to see you."

Qin Hui heard that Sheng Jiejun belonged to Tong Guan, and Tong Guan was the godfather of his late wife, so he sent someone to find him.

Qin Hui had been away from the Great Song Dynasty for a few months, and he didn't know about the great changes in the court, so he said happily: "Invite people over here."