"Yes, how do you explain this? Even if Lü Yijian didn't interfere in the affairs of the harem, now that most of the court members are from his school, isn't he running the government?"
Ouyang Xiu, Yin Zhu, Yu Jing and others are all upright people, otherwise they would not have played with Fan Zhongyan.
Now that Fan Zhongyan had backed down, they were naturally unhappy and began to speak out.
But Fan Zhongyan also had his own difficulties.
It's not that he was afraid of Lu Yijian, but Zhao Zhen obviously intended to protect Lu Yijian, and Zhao Jun's words supported Lu Yijian, so it was not easy for him to defeat Lu Yijian from the top.
Another thing is the New Deal of Qingli.
Compared to bringing down Lu Yijian, Fan Zhongyan was obviously more interested in the New Policies of the Qingli Period.
If he continued to make a fuss about this matter, he would be opposing Zhao Zhen at the critical moment when Zhao Zhen was about to die to protect Lu Yijian, and it would also intensify the conflict between him and the Lu party.
The Lu Party has great power in the government and the country. How can the new policy be implemented without their support?
So Fan Zhongyan had to take this factor into consideration.
However, he couldn't let the matter of Lü Yijian go. Facing the crowd's questioning, Fan Zhongyan said in a deep voice, "I am naturally aware of these matters. One thing is one thing. Lü Yijian may not have interfered with the harem, but it is also true that he wielded power. But now that Your Majesty is clearly trying to protect him, I think this matter should be handled with wisdom, not force."
"Outsmart?"
Ouyang Xiu asked, "How can we conquer them with wisdom?"
Fan Zhongyan said, "I recently met a great man who might have a solution. You wait for my news at home. I will ask him tomorrow."
"Master?"
Everyone was confused, and Yin Zhu wondered, "How high is it?"
Fan Zhongyan laughed and said, "According to what that expert said, it's as high as several stories. It's more powerful than all the wise men in the Song Dynasty."
More powerful than all the wise men in the Song Dynasty?
Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but say, "Lord Xiwen, you haven't been deceived by some common people, have you?"
"no."
Fan Zhongyan shook his head. "He's a distinguished figure beside Your Majesty. I've only been demoted to the position of editor in the Jiying Palace. The fact that I'm still able to stay in Bianliang is because of that distinguished figure's words. Otherwise, with Lü Yijian's favor now strong, I'd probably have been banished to Lingnan."
"Is there really such a noble man?"
Everyone was surprised.
Fan Zhongyan said, "Everyone go back first and wait for my news tomorrow."
"If it's tomorrow, it can wait."
"Then according to Xiwen, should we continue to submit a petition to impeach Lu Yijian?"
"Don't do anything yet. Let Xi Wenming give us an answer tomorrow."
Several people discussed it.
Fan Zhongyan also said, "Indeed, I will also consider this matter and see how I can use the power of that expert to defeat Lü Yijian. I probably won't be demoted now, and I might even be transferred to the northwest to govern Shaanxi in the next few years. If I can defeat Lü Yijian before then, it would be a good thing."
"real?"
Ouyang Xiu was overjoyed and asked, "Duke Xiwen is going to govern Shaanxi?"
"Um."
Fan Zhongyan nodded. "Your Majesty has allowed me to stay with that expert. He says that in a few years, Zhao Yuanhao will undoubtedly become emperor and attack the Song Dynasty to establish the country's prestige. He says that only I can withstand Zhao Yuanhao's attack, and so he strongly recommended me. If I hadn't previously submitted a letter impeaching Lü Yijian, I would have died this year."
"I see."
Everyone nodded without any doubt.
Ouyang Xiu then said, "Okay, then congratulate Duke Xiwen first. We will go back and wait for news from Duke Xiwen tomorrow."
"Um."
Fan Zhongyan said, "I'll see you off."
He then comforted his friends and sent them out.
After returning, Fan Zhongyan went to his study alone and began to think.
Although Zhao Jun meant that Lu Yijian was a good official.
But it is an indisputable fact that Lü Yijian controlled the government, so Fan Zhongyan was naturally opposed to him in terms of stance. Otherwise, the whole court would be full of Lü's party, how could that be tolerated?
But the emperor is now desperately protecting Lu Yijian. Zhao Jun also said that in history, he was demoted to the south after impeachment. It will not be until next year when Lu Yijian and Wang Zeng fight internally that the two prime ministers and two deputy prime ministers will be dismissed.
Now that Zhao Jun has said this, Wang Zeng may not fight against Lu Yijian anymore, so the task of countering Lu's party will naturally fall on him.
So, how to defeat Lu Yijian?
Fan Zhongyan sat behind his desk, tapping the table lightly, his deep gaze looking towards the window on the right. The window was open, and the ripples of the pond in the courtyard swayed in the wind.
The pond is crystal clear, with golden carp swimming around in it, and willow branches on the shore hanging down and falling into the pond.
Hmm......
Fan Zhongyan pondered for a moment and suddenly laughed.
Since the water is not muddy.
Then let it be a little muddy so that it will be easier to fish.
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