After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Chapter 295 The Crisis of the New Dealers

Following the grand court meeting on the first day of the first lunar month in the first year of Xining, a huge storm called "anti-Han and overthrow Han" swept across the entire Song Dynasty from top to bottom.

This time, it was no longer the conservatives at the central and local levels who were alone in calling for war, but all the bureaucrats throughout the empire stood up and expressed their ideas.

Although "anti-Han and anti-Han" has become a slogan in recent years, the actual damage caused to Han and the Han Party is minimal and not worth mentioning.

Unfortunately, this time, Han completely put himself, the Han Party, and even the New Deal faction in opposition to the bureaucracy of the Song Dynasty.

If there was still room for easing tensions between the two sides before, then after Han proposed the public tool of "restraining power", the only idea of ​​the entire Song Dynasty bureaucracy now is to kill Han Ming.

Since Han wants to be the "Shang Yang" of the Song Dynasty and the new generation of "Fan Wenzhengong", let his end be even worse than "Shang Yang".

In fact, today's conservatives have become just a name, or there is simply no one with enough prestige to carry the banner.

Since Han took office, he has united the majority of people with the arguments of great men. Over time, he has deceived a large number of future core and leading figures of the Yuanyou Party (conservatives).

As a result, at this critical moment, there is no one available to take the lead and bring down the new policy faction headed by Han.

The older generation of conservatives either retired or passed away, most of them trying to protect themselves, because in their view, although Han Ming's move was cruel, it would not really take anyone's life.

Because everything has its own laws of development, there are many examples of policies from the top and countermeasures from the bottom.

It is simply ridiculous for Mr. Han to want to use the system to restrain human nature.

Not to mention whether he can do it, even if he can, how long can he maintain it?

Counterattacks and revenge have happened all the time in every dynasty. The only outcome for a lone minister is to be deserted by his friends and relatives.

The older generation of conservatives believed that if they let nature take its course, Han and the entire New Deal faction would gradually die out.

The young and middle-aged generation within the conservative faction believe that they must seize the opportunity and not let Han catch his breath easily.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, just four days before the grand court meeting, the new head of the Censorate blasted the "Regulations Office of the Three Departments".

It was believed that the existence of this department was illegal and should not continue to exist under the existence of formal financial institutions such as the Sansi Yamen.

He also criticized the head of the agency, Wang Jiefu, saying, "The people of Fujian are cunning and treacherous. Now that the prime minister is a Fujianese, he will be allowed to participate in government affairs under the Secretariat. He will inevitably attract people from his hometown. How can the customs of the world become more honest?" (From Sima Guang's comments on Wang Anshi and Lü Huiqing [revised])

Such remarks are full of scholarly disputes, turning political games into personal attacks.

Wang Jiefu is not an easy person to deal with either. This "stubborn prime minister" in this life has the endorsement and full support of a certain Han. He feels full of energy and more motivated.

This debate, which started with personal attacks, completely uncovered the "Xining Party Struggle".

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the entire capital was filled with the festive atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, but there was no such atmosphere in the Han and Wang families.

Due to the criticism from scholars and bureaucrats all over the world, the Anyang Marquisate and the Prince's Palace are now deserted, with almost no visitors.

The bustling crowds of the past years seem like a mirage, shattered at the slightest touch...

"You won't blame me, will you?"

Han Ming hugged Yu Yanran and looked at the snow scene in the courtyard, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"I think the master has forgotten his wedding vows..."

Yu Yanran raised her face, stretched out her little hand that was warmed by Han Ming, and stroked her husband's face.

"I haven't forgotten...I will never forget it in my life..."

Han Ming grabbed Yu Yanran's hand that was stroking his cheek and spoke in a serious tone.

"You and I are one, husband and wife. Harmony reigns supreme, husband and wife follow each other. We prosper together and suffer together!"

Yu Yanran's tone was gentle, but the firmness in it made Han Ming's heart flutter, and he couldn't help but tighten his arms around her.

"All the misfortunes will befall me..."

Han Ming added silently in his heart, and the calmness in his eyes made people feel cold.

. . . . . .

It was not a very lively reunion festival, but it was the most reassuring one. In previous Lantern Festivals, Han Ming was often away from home because of official business.

This time, having a good reunion with his family gave Han a different feeling.

On the 17th day of the first lunar month, just a few days after Han Minggang had been quiet, the conservatives once again joined forces with many centrists to attack the New Deal faction.

This time, they turned their guns on another pillar of the Han Party - Sheng Changbai.

As someone who had followed King Huan through thick and thin, Emperor Shenzong brought him into the Academy of Scholars after he ascended the throne, and promoted him to the position of Jieshizhong and the power to draft imperial edicts, allowing him to enter the core circle of the imperial party.

This bombardment was not as powerful as Wang Jiefu's, and the reason was the heavy intervention of Emperor Shenzong.

In his eyes, Sheng Changbai seemed to be more suitable for the control of imperial power than Wang Jiefu, but what was the reality?

Although Sheng Changbai also has the thinking of a feudal landlord ruler in his bones, he has the same spirit of "daring to be the first in the world" as Wang Jiefu.

"Restraining power" is a suppression of them, but in the final analysis, it is indeed able to stir up the stagnant officialdom of the Song Dynasty and punish those illegal officials who "oppress the people" that they often talk about.

Therefore, after a long talk with his father Sheng Hong all night, the father and son had a falling out.

Sheng Hong's bureaucracy and landlord-class narrow-mindedness were fully revealed at this moment. His selfish tone and appearance made Sheng Changbai feel sick for the first time.

"boom--!"

“Rebellious son——!”

"Do you know that all the officials in the court are waiting to report you to the emperor? You absolutely cannot follow those two lunatics, Han Jingyuan and Wang Jiefu, and stand out at this moment!!!"

Sheng Hong pointed at Sheng Changbai who was kneeling on the ground with bloodshot eyes and said in a fierce tone.

Outside the house, the family members, led by Mrs. Shengda Wang Ruofu, were all startled and lowered their heads in fear.

"Father!"

Sheng Changbai raised his head, his eyes filled with openness and fearlessness.

"Which dynasty or generation has ever achieved such brilliant results in reform and opening up?"

"Though the likes of Shang Yang in the pre-Qin period made the country strong, they also ended up engaging in excessive military spending and wasting the people's energy."

"The new policies Han Jingyuan is implementing are all beneficial to the country and the people. Not only do they not deplete any national or civilian resources, but they actually promote mutual development and generate significant surpluses."

"The Great Song Dynasty is about to be reconciled. Regardless of whether Jingyuan's memorial was biased or not, he should not be held solely responsible!!!"

"Snapped--!"

As soon as Sheng Changbai finished speaking, Sheng Hong's slap came down from the sky and slapped him directly.

This time, there was no reluctance, no intolerance, only intense anger and coldness filling the house.

"Rebellious son!!! You are a truly rebellious son!!!"

Sheng Hong was shaking all over, holding onto the chair with one hand to catch his breath, and pointing at the other person with the other hand.

"Father! Big brother is not wrong in what he said. How can you, because of family selfishness, harm and abandon such a great man as Marquis Han?!"

Sheng Changfeng rushed in from outside the house, slid to his knees, and stood in front of Sheng Changbai.

"Evil creature! How dare you talk nonsense! I'll beat you to death!"

Sheng Hong was already angry, and when he saw Sheng Changfeng, who had always been fighting for the Han Party, dared to defend Han Ming and Sheng Changbai, he felt his blood rushing back, and a layer of blood mist filled his eyes.

"I'll beat you to death... I'll beat you to death... I'll beat you to death..."

Sheng Hong completely lost his mind and searched around the house but couldn't find anything that suited him.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, picked up the chair beside him, and smashed it towards the two kneeling people.

Sheng Changfeng was in a kowtowing posture and didn't notice this scene at all, but Changfeng's pupils shrank and he pushed him hard.

"boom!"

Sheng Changbai was hit hard on the back.

"cough cough..."

Blood slowly flowed out from the corner of his mouth and dripped onto Changfeng's back.

Sheng Changfeng shuddered and immediately turned around to look at his pale brother, supporting him in visibly panic.

"Big brother!!!"

Hearing Chang Feng's urgent shouts, the people outside rushed in.

Seeing Chang Feng frantically supporting Chang Bai in the house, with Sheng Hong with a flushed face standing in front of him, Wang Ruofu cried out "Ouch" and fell to the ground, her body limp.

"My husband!" Hai hurriedly helped Changfeng to lift her husband up.

"What are you doing?!" Wang Ruofu rushed forward like a madman, grabbed Sheng Hong's collar and shook him.

This shrill scream made Sheng Hong sober up. He quickly dropped the chair, fell back, and sat on the ground, his body shaking uncontrollably.

"Bai'er..." Sheng Hong called out to the pale-faced Sheng Changbai with a trembling voice.

"Father, I feel a little unwell today. I hope you can forgive me."

Sheng Changbai had a stern face, bowed slowly, and then left the house with the help of Hai and Changfeng.

Behind him was a pile of chicken feathers and Sheng Hong's bewildered face...