Guide to Traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty.

Chapter 104 0099 [Bianliang Fengyue Li Shishi]

This year Song Huizong began to frantically toss, and even the princess was changed to Emperor Ji, saying that he wanted to restore the royal concubine ritual system of the Zhou Dynasty.

Therefore, Song Renzong's tenth daughter, Princess Yongguo, changed her title to Lingdejingxing Dachang Emperor Ji.

This Ling De Di Ji is also accomplished in history. She is one of the longest-lived princesses in ancient China.During the Jingkang crisis, the Jin soldiers took away all the daughters of the clan in Kaifeng, not even the one-year-old babies, except for Ling Dedi, who lived to be 87 years old!
The blizzard has been falling for several days, and even the maids in Kang Guogong's mansion went to help clear the snow.

Consort Duwei and Kang Guogong Qian Jingzhen, holding a teacup in his hand at this moment, was a little embarrassed to say: "Mr. Tao Shan (Lu You's grandfather Lu Dian)'s son-in-law, Jiang Wei, lost his wife a few days ago, and the Lu family is a matchmaker. mother."

Ling De Diji frowned and said, "Since Jiang Wei is Mr. Tao Shan's son-in-law, I'm afraid he is not young this year?"

Qian Jingzhen said: "I'm not old, I'm only in my 30s."

"Oh!"

Ling De Diji slammed the table and said angrily: "Jiu Niang is the majestic princess of Wen'an County, the patriarchal daughter of nobles, married to a petty official in her 30s as a sequel? Thanks to them, they dare to speak up!"

Qian Jingzhen said: "Cai Jing is so powerful that the crowd cannot control him..."

"I don't care about that," Ling Dediji refused straight away, "You have many concubines and many concubines, if you want to marry, you can marry any concubine."

Qian Jingzhen hesitated to speak, but finally did not dare to speak again.

This Jiang Wei was born as a Tai student, with the same education as a Jinshi, and was released as the magistrate of Jinyun County. A few years ago, he was transferred back to the capital to serve as a court official.

With such a status, there are other reasons for daring to marry the princess.

He is the beloved apprentice and son-in-law of the late Fu Chancellor Lu Dian, and he is quite talented.The three families of Qian, Tang, and Lu have been married for generations, and the Lu family acts as a matchmaker for their son-in-law and proposes to marry the daughter of the Qian family, in order to continue to strengthen the marriage relationship and at the same time expand the influence of their own faction.

There are indeed quite a lot of Qian Jingzhen's concubine daughters, but the most suitable age is only 13 years old. It seems that we have to wait a few more years-Song Huizong is a political veteran. Historically, Qian Jingzhen married his concubine daughters to Jiang Wei continued, and Jiang Wei's official career was directly over.Jiang Wei was originally promoted to Taichang Shaoqing, but was changed to Zongzheng Shaoqing by Song Huizong himself, so scared that Jiang Wei hurriedly asked to be released to the prefecture.

Ling De Diji said: "Since you are already a son-in-law and you have been appointed Duke of Kang, do you still think about greater wealth? It is better for the Lu family and the Tang family to have less contact with each other. The two of them have long since lost power."

"My lady is right." Qian Jingzhen didn't want to argue.

The son-in-law in the early Song Dynasty was the most capable of being a Jiedushi.After Renzong, he could only stay behind for observation (Jiedushi).The same Jiedushi, but the power is very different.

And Qian Jingzhen is a rare envoy with real power!

Song Huizong ascended the throne and frantically collected power, Qian Jingzhen's Jiedu envoy was sacked, and he was renamed Shaoshi and Kang Guogong.It seems to be extremely dignified, but in fact, it has no power at all. It can only drink tea and walk birds in Kaifeng city every day.

Having tasted the deliciousness of power, how can he let it go willingly?

There is no hope for today's officials. These ministers who have lost power, as well as officials who are dissatisfied with Cai Jing, are secretly forming cliques, trying to place their bets on the prince.

The prince is 13 years old this year. If he teaches well, he can still succeed.

Most of the emperors of the Song Dynasty were short-lived, and Song Huizong, who was in his early thirties, who knew that he could live for a few more years.

The couple were angry, when suddenly the eldest son Qian Chen came to greet him: "My child pays homage to father and mother!"

"Guy, come and sit down and talk." Ling Dediji immediately turned his anger into joy.

Qian Chen sat down and took out a letter and some papers.

His father was dismissed from the post of Jiedu Envoy. As a consolation, Qian Chen was appointed as an observation post (Jiedu Envoy).This thing is false, the Song Dynasty had lost its real power, and eventually became a false position rewarded to military officials.

"Father and mother, please take a look." Qian Chen took out the papers and handed them to the maid.

There are eight poems copied on paper!
Qian Jingzhen, the son-in-law, was born as a scholar, and was quite talented when he was young.After reading only three poems, he couldn't help but ask, "Which talented scholar did this come from?"

Qian Chen said: "Uncle Tixue Lizhou Road, there are a group of scholars in the local area."

Ling De Diji also liked poetry, exchanged readings with her son-in-law, read and read the "Sapphire Case" again and again, and praised: "You are really talented!"

In the Song Dynasty, Xiucai was not only a respectful title for scholars, but also a respectful title for Jinshi.

A Jinshi is a scholar, and a scholar is a Jinshi, which originated from the Xiucai Department in the Tang Dynasty.

Qian Jingzhen asked: "How old is this person, has anyone passed the exam?"

Qian Chen hurriedly handed over Lu Tixue's letter.

After reading the private letter, Qian Jingzhen said happily: "You are only 15 years old, and you are a talent of heaven. I should recommend him to enter the Taixue, and ask the Zongsi Xu Yijun!"

The son-in-law was delighted to see Lie Xin, and even wanted to recruit Zhu Ming as his son-in-law.

Ling Dediji also loves talents very much, but she stopped her by saying: "Although this person is talented, his status is low. When he enters the Imperial Academy and is promoted to the inner chamber of the Imperial Academy, it will not be too late to mention marriage."

"It's too late by then. With such a talent, I don't know how many people are rushing to recruit a son-in-law!" Qian Jingzhen was a little impatient. He was forming a clique and desperately hoped that new blood would join him.

Ling Dediji shook her head and said, "No hurry. If you are eager to betroth the princess before you are a student in the imperial academy, wouldn't it appear that my daughter can't get married?"

Qian Jingzhen was a little unhappy. He always felt that his wife was too short-sighted and too airy as a princess.

Another half month.

The eight-foot-thick snow gradually melted, and the weather cleared up, so I was finally able to go out normally.

Following Lu Tixue's recommendation, his son-in-law Qian Jingzhen also wrote a letter to recommend him.

The two letters of recommendation were like mud cows entering the sea, without causing any waves at all.

Taixue is Cai Jing's stronghold, the more eager Lu and Qian are to recommend him, the more pressure will be placed on him by the Ministry of Rites and Taixue.

Qian Jingzhen had nothing to do about it, so he simply spread the eight poems of Ju Ming first.

As the Chinese New Year approached, Taixue was already on vacation.

Chen Dong, who had just entered Taixue for half a year, packed his luggage and prepared to go home.

He is from Danyang, and his family is poor. There are only a few hundred acres of land in his family, and his ancestors have not had any high-ranking officials for two or three generations.But his family is awesome, the Danyang Chen family, a branch of the Naiyimen Chen family!
Xiaozong had a genius, and the Chen family of Danyang must support it with all his strength.

"Brother Shaoyang, we have a party today, why don't we leave tomorrow." Roommate Zhang Chao said.

Chen Dong said: "If it wasn't for heavy snow that blocked the road, I should have gone home a month ago."

Zhang Chao said: "Today's banquet, Sun Zhongyi will also come."

"But Mr. Dongpo's beloved disciple, Sun Zhongyi?" Chen Dong suddenly became interested.

Zhang Chao smiled and said, "It's him."

Sun Zhongyi's real name is Sun Zhi, and he became Su Shi's closed disciple at the age of five.He has lived in Kaifeng for a long time and is famous for his poetic talent. He will pass the Ci subject (a kind of Enke, specializing in poetry and Fu) next year.Later, he served as a servant of the censor, and was demoted to Zhizhou because of the petition of Tai students.

And the initiator of that student petition was precisely this Chen Dong!

Chen Dong and Zhang Chao went to Zhen'anfang to attend the meeting together.

The entertainment industry is well developed here. There are not only brothel brothels, but also many tile houses open to the public.

After the heavy snow cleared, it became even more lively. Kaifeng citizens, who had been holding back for a long time, swarmed out to spend the night.

In the countryside of Xixiang County, Shen Yourong picked tea for the Bai family, earning more than 20 Wen a day, and already felt that he was getting a high salary.

In Kaifeng, twenty Wen a day can only meet the needs of survival, just enough to eat.Even women can earn thirty or forty Wen a day for sewing, mending and washing. If they don't earn this much, they will starve to death!

Chen Dong took a taxi, and the donkey power is low-carbon and environmentally friendly.

They came to a large brothel and were quickly invited to the inner courtyard.

All the people who went to the banquet today are gifted scholars, quite a few have come, and they are having tea and chatting there.

Chen Dong took a seat at the table and found a few acquaintances who were all classmates of the Imperial Academy, so he immediately bowed to say hello.

A group of young talents are chatting lively.

Chatting and chatting, they began to praise the prosperous age, saying that the official family is the sage of the world, and that Cai Xianggong is a wise man through the ages, expanding the scale of Taixue to benefit thousands of scholars.

"boom!"

Chen Dong slammed the table and roared loudly: "Cai Jing old thief, a traitor who deceives the world and steals his name!"

The audience was dead silent, and everyone was shocked.

Zhang Chao hurriedly said, "Brother Shaoyang, be careful with your words." Then he smiled to smooth things over, "Haha, Shaoyang is drunk, don't worry about it."

It's strange not to care, the scholars were too frightened to talk about it anymore, and instead talked about poetry and songs.

Not long after, Qian Chen and Sun Zhi walked in hand in hand, and everyone got up to pay their respects.

"Sit down, gentlemen," Qian Chen, the eldest son-in-law and the sponsor of today's banquet, said with a smile, "There are two things to invite you to the banquet today. One is that there is a singer in this building named Li Shishi. The appearance is excellent, and I am proficient in rhythm; the second is that I have recently obtained a few poems, and I dare not share them alone, so I should share them with you.”

"Clap!"

Qian Chen clapped his hands twice.

Inside the curtain, there is a singer walking around with a maid, but only people can be seen.

The singer sat down and played the piano alone, and the band began to accompany her.Only a melodious singing came: "The east wind puts flowers and thousands of trees at night. It blows more and falls, and the stars are like rain. BMW carved cars are fragrant all over the road. The sound of the phoenix flute moves, the light of the jade pot turns, and the fish and dragon dance all night. The moth snow willow Golden wisps. Smiles filled with dark fragrance. The crowd searched for him thousands of times. Looking back suddenly, the man was there, in a dimly lit place."

Chen Dongru heard the fairy music, closed his eyes and listened carefully.

After the song was played, everyone clapped their hands and praised: "Good words, good singing voice, good piano skills!"

"It's ugly."

Diva said something, and the curtain was pulled open by the waiter.

Because of Chen Dong's low status, he is only a student in the outer dormitory of the Imperial College, and he is far away from the singer, so he can't see his face clearly.

But looking at his posture, his gestures and gestures make people feel like spring breeze.

Li Shishi moved lightly with lotus steps and sat down with a smile. Only then did Chen Dong see clearly that she was indeed a beautiful woman.

Qian Chen said with a smile: "This "Sapphire Case · Yuan Xi" was written by a scholar of the Eight Elements in Xixiang County, Luxi, Lizhou. His surname is Zhu Mingming, and his character is Chenggong. What do you guys think?"

A scholar praised: "Excellent words, it is a pity in life that I failed to see Zhu Chenggong in person!"

Qian Chen also said: "This man has mastered the three classics, and Lizhou Tixue is also impressed by him. He is also both civil and military. He was recruited by the county magistrate of Xixiang to serve as the head of the archers of Xixiang. He led the army several times to defeat the rebels and even killed them. The master Xixiang who recruited security and rebelled."

"There are people like this," Chen Dong slapped his thigh fiercely, "I wish I could ask the teacher face to face!"

Amidst the admiration of the crowd, Li Shishi drank a few cups with them, and then went to play the piano and sing: "This second poem is also written by Zhu Chenggong."

(End of this chapter)