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

The New Book of Tang, Records of Officials, states: "(The Secretariat) has six Sheren... one of the most senior officials is appointed as the Cabinet Elder, who is in charge of miscellaneous affairs of the Secretariat."

In the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhao wrote in the second volume of his Supplement to the History of the Tang Dynasty: “The two ministries (Zhongshu Sheng and Menxia Sheng) addressed each other as Ge Lao, and the Shangshu Chenglang and Langzhong addressed each other as Cao Chang.

In the Tang Dynasty, it was a respectful title for middle-aged and senior officials of the Secretariat, as well as the heads of the Secretariat and the Ministry of Personnel.

It was also used as a title for prime ministers after the Five Dynasties and Song Dynasty.

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was also used as a title for scholars in the Hanlin Academy who were in charge of imperial edicts.

In short, no matter from which angle you look at it, Han Ming, who holds the official positions of Zhongshu Sheren and Hanlin Academician and Zhizhigao, can deserve the title of Grand Councilor.

But at this age, he is not qualified to be considered as a senior person, so in the mouths of gossipers, after "Little Han Xianggong", the term "Little Cabinet Minister" represents Han Ming's identity.

Now, no matter the old or new factions in the court or the mixed forces at the local level, they can all see that the current emperor intends to let Han Ming take over the important task of the future government affairs hall, that is, to enter the government and become prime minister.

Although playing with the wind and sitting on the fence were common skills of Song Dynasty officials, they still felt puzzled about letting a 19-year-old kid take the position of leading the court officials in the future.

This favor was so great that many people wondered whether the government was deliberately trying to praise Han Ming and kill him.

But only the old emperor knew his own situation. As his health deteriorated, in addition to selecting a capable member of the royal family to adopt, he also needed a strong minister to stand up and promote the reform of the Song Dynasty in the future.

Yes, in the last few years of his life, Emperor Renzong once again witnessed the poverty and weakness of the Song Dynasty and the ills of society.

He once considered being a wise ruler, promoting national reform and making it strong, but he failed and ended up spending his entire life as a benevolent ruler sitting on the throne in mediocrity.

Why did he use a large number of former "New Deal" figures such as Han Zhang, Fu Yanguo, and Ouyang Wenzhong in his last days?

In addition to the pragmatism of these people, there were also the local outsourcing of former prime ministers Wen Kuanfu and Jia Ziming.

He also wanted to try to make some changes, not for himself, but for the people of the world.

Since it is "benevolence", we cannot let these officials experience this "benevolence" alone, but also let the people of the world understand us.

The New Deal faction was to leave it to the future heir to the throne, but unfortunately, this group of people seemed to have begun to become hesitant and entangled about many things.

Until Han Ming emerged with a way of thinking different from this world, he brought all kinds of surprises to the old emperor.

"Then let him become the sword that cuts through the heavy shackles of the Song Dynasty!"

Han Zhang sat in the carriage with his eyes closed, and all that echoed in his mind were the words that the emperor had just said to him in Wende Hall.

"Stop the car and go to Fujia."

The driver outside immediately turned around and turned into a street.

Later, when he heard Yong Zeng report that his grandfather had gone to the Fu family to visit Mr. Fu, Han Ming was confused and puzzled.

It's time to get out of court and have dinner. Why did my grandfather suddenly go to Mr. Fu's house without saying a word?

Free meals?! Han Ming immediately shook off the image that popped up in his mind.

"Young Master!" Han Xuan, the old man next to his grandfather, bowed.

"Master Xuan, why did grandpa change his route?" Han Ming asked respectfully.

This Han Xuan was someone who grew up around my grandfather, and was even given a surname by his great-grandfather.

Although he serves my grandfather now, he is not an old servant who can be ordered around by others.

"The master has something to discuss with Mr. Fu, so he ordered me to tell you that you can go home and tell your family that you are safe."

Han Ming nodded slightly, indicating his understanding: "Then Master Xuan, please take good care of Grandfather."

"You're welcome, sir!" Han Xuan bowed and followed Han Zhang's carriage.

"Let's go home first!" Han Ming instructed Yong Zeng.

"Yes!"

. . . . . .

Fast forward to the court meeting. When Han Ming heard about the emperor's reward to him, the first thing that came to his mind was not excitement, but confusion.

He could only muster up the courage to shout "Your Majesty", but this one shout made all the officials who were trying to figure out the emperor's subtext lose their minds.

There were even people who were so scared that their legs trembled and they almost fell to their knees.

Everyone looked at Han Ming speechlessly. There were so many things this kid could learn, but he had mastered Han Zhang's "shouting rap" through and through.

"Speak!" The old emperor didn't know what to say. When it came to talking loudly, there was no one else in the court who could argue with Han Da Xianggong.

"Your Majesty, I have to deal with the Secretariat, the Council of State, and the Imperial Academy. Where will I go when the time comes?!"

As soon as Han Ming said this, the court fell silent and everyone looked at the boy with wide eyes.

No, buddy, what are you doing? I can't tell what your job is.

You have both the 'two systems' in your hands, and you still want to go back to the Hanlin Academy and the Secretariat to compile national history and run the library?

Of course, Han Ming actually had this idea in mind. After all, this job was a sinecure! It would be nice to be able to slack off a bit.

"Since you don't understand, I'd like to ask the ministers from the Political Affairs Hall to teach you. Minister Han, please follow me!"

The old emperor was stunned for a few seconds, then looked at Han Ming deeply and extended his hand to beckon Han Zhang to follow him to the Wende Hall at the back.

Such a hasty beginning and end made the ministers unable to react. Chen Zheng and Liu Degui looked at each other and were about to step out of the ranks to call the emperor, but the eunuch immediately shouted: "Withdraw from the court!"

Well! This means you are not allowed to speak out and your mouth is blocked.

However, you can't escape the fifteenth day if you don't escape the first day. You have to wait for the court meeting in two days to impeach Han Ming.

Chen Zheng and Liu Degui didn't even look at the officials from the two prefectures and three offices next door, and walked away with gloomy faces.

However, more people greeted Han Ming with a smile, and some even called him "Little Minister" directly, which made some officials under the Secretariat frown.

However, Han Ming still bowed in return and left the hall at the end of the line.

Feeling that someone in the team was staring at him, Han Ming looked over and found it was Sheng Hong. The other party nodded, then lowered his head and hurried away.

Han Ming naturally had no idea what Sheng Hong meant, but considering that the other party was his future cousin's family, Han Ming still chased him to the palace gate and stopped him.

"Master Sheng, what are you doing?"

"Mr. Han, you shouldn't have accepted the reward today..."

Seeing Sheng Hong's concern and reminder, Han Ming smiled slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Lord Sheng. I know what's going on."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Ming bowed, accepting the other party's favor. After all, it was not easy to get this person to say such words on his own initiative.

"Whether from Changbai's side or Haoqing's side, we are not outsiders. If you need anything in the future, just let us know."

This made Han Ming's eyes flash with surprise, and he wanted to pry open the other person's head to see if this was still the selfish and self-protective Sheng Hong.

After a brief chat with the other party, Han Ming took the initiative to leave and got on the carriage, leaving Sheng Hong sighing.

"Yong Zeng, go to the market later, or ask the servants of the Sheng family who are out shopping, if anything has happened in the Sheng family recently."

"Okay, sir!" Yong Zeng nodded in response.

. . . . . .

Back to the present, Han Ming sat in the carriage with his eyes closed, constantly reviewing the expressions of the people at today's court meeting, as well as the state of the officials.

"It seems that many people below have already started to take sides..."

"Prince Yong has a good chance of winning..."

"It's a pity that the King of Yan is not a vegetarian..."

"When two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured, and the one left standing is not necessarily the final winner..."

"It seems we need to make plans early..."

Thinking of this, a gleam of light flashed in Han Ming's eyes.

"Yong Zeng, prepare a visiting card for me. I'm going to the Wang family later."

"Sir, is this the Wang family of Linchuan?" Yong Zeng asked uncertainly.

"Yes, help me pick out a few gifts and send them together."

"Yes!"

Han Ming looked at the distant sky through the gap in the carriage curtain. A dark cloud was hanging over the sky of Bianjing City.

"The rain is about to come and the wind is blowing all over the building..."