Compete for the Song Dynasty

Looking at the article written by Wang Pang, Renzong had to frown.The whole article is not only three to five hundred words, and it is said that it has passed Renzong's requirements.But some characters are written so awkwardly.For example, the sentence "Beside the King of Commoner, it is recommended that the imperial court open a public jiaozi hall, and the imperial court uniformly print fixed denomination banknotes, and open jiaozi shops in various places among the people to exchange copper coins, iron coins, and tin coins circulating among the people. Regulate currency and recycle metal.”

Renzong thought to himself, this commoner is probably "commoner". The word "opening" is very uncommon, and this standard is probably a headache for Renzong to "standardize".He had seen simplified characters, which Wang Pang usually copied a lot, and tried to use traditional characters for some characters, but there were no or very few copied characters on weekdays. Wang Yu could only write simplified characters and not traditional characters.

Take that paragraph as an example, and compare the correct traditional characters: "Beside the king of commoner, it is suggested that the imperial court open a public jiaozi hall, and the imperial court uniformly print banknotes with fixed denominations, and open jiaozi shops in various places to exchange copper coins circulating among the people. , iron coins and tin coins, etc., can regulate currency and can also recycle metal.” The difference can be seen, no wonder Renzong frowned.

Renzong had a headache after reading this typo, but when he looked at Wang Pang's handwriting, it was different from the article.This running script, which is biased towards italics, is exactly what Renzong likes.What Wang Pang wrote is that the handwriting is stretched and flowing, and the font is flowing and neat.If you don't look at the content and only look at the handwriting from a distance, Renzong has already given a high score of seven or eight points in his heart.

Speaking of Wang Pang's handwriting and calligraphy, it is due to his interest in calligraphy. Since then, he has collected antiques and has been exposed to some calligraphy and calligraphy, and he likes to copy a few strokes when he is free.When Wang Pang accidentally became Wang Anshi's second son who had recovered from dementia, his elder brother Yuan Ze went to see him and saw that he could write suddenly, which aroused Yuan Ze's surprise.Later, they studied together and were forced by Yuan Ze to copy "Chunhua Ge Tie". [

This "Chunhua Pavilion Tie" was compiled and engraved as a legal post after Song Taizong ascended the throne and ordered his servant Wang Zhuo to compile and engrave it.The sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninety volumes of this Fatie are calligraphy works of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi.Wang Pang's favorite is of course copying

Renzong liked this word, but he couldn't understand the text. He thought that if he sent it to the ministers, it would be a joke, not to mention that he was the king of a country, how could he be so knowledgeable and not understand what a child wrote.So he said: "My lord, I can see that you have worked hard, but some words are too easy to save trouble! You recite it here for the ministers to listen to."

Wang Pang is so smart, seeing Renzong frowning, he thought that there was something wrong in those places just now.Seeing Renzong frowning and nodding for a while, holding it from far or near, he understood a little.I secretly laughed at how the ancients more than 900 years ago could understand today's simplified characters, and some of the same characters disagreed.

The little eunuch then handed the manuscript paper to Wang Pang, who recited it aloud, and stood up respectfully after the recitation.Seeing that all the ministers listened carefully, some of them nodded after listening.Renzong asked: "I want to add a title, what do all the lovers think about Wang Pang's talents?"

Wang Anshi got up and saluted and said: "Please forgive me for offending the ministers of the court. If you are not restrained enough, the ministers will strictly teach you."

Zhao Zongshi said: "Wang Pang is a malleable talent." He said this and thought to himself: Child, if you are not good, I can praise you as high as I can, and I can throw you down as much.

The ministers listened to Zhao An's words, and some people echoed: some are for Wang Anshi; some are for Bao Zheng's face; some are for Renzong and Lord Zhao's favor;For example, Ouyang Xiu, his lover Su Shi never received extra attention or awards from Jinke High School.But I am a minority, so I have to keep silent.

But there are people who like which pot is not opened, which pot to lift, Zhao Zongshi turned to Ouyang Xiu and said: "Master Ouyang, look at the talents and learning of Wang Pang in the future, how is it compared with the first-class Su Shi in today's department?"

Ouyang Xiu heard Renzong's appointment to the king's side Ouyang Xiu, and heard Zhao Zongshi's comparison, and then thought of Bao Zheng's mansion's banquet that day, and he felt like he was the boss.Said: "Even if I won the first class in my court, I can only be awarded the seventh rank. It still takes three years to be compiled by the Imperial Academy or to be assigned to the outside for assessment. The title can only be granted after the expiration of the period. Wang Pang is smart, and his lover Su Shi is wisdom. Kuang Wang The other side is still young. Naturally, the title of the sage will not ignore the hard work of all the students in the world. Mr. Zhao's comparison is inappropriate."

Everyone could tell that Ouyang Xiu said that Wang Pang was smarter than his student Su Shi.But I don't know whether Ouyang Xiu said that it is inappropriate for the Holy Majesty to confer the title of Wang Pang, or it is inappropriate for Wang Pang to compare with Su Shi.

When Renzong saw the ministers, you and I talked about excitement, but Sima Guang was silent.Then he asked, "Sima Aiqing, what do you think?"

Sima Guang stood up and said: "My Majesty, Wang Pang is still young, and his mind needs to be matured to be sealed. I am afraid that if he is not able to control himself well, it will be difficult for him to become a big man in the future."

Renzong nodded and said: "Master Sima is also reasonable, what is your wish for Wang Pang?" Seeing that the ministers are discussing, this Wang Pang is indeed younger, why not ask him, maybe if you want some more gold and silver, If Wang Pang's demands are too high, he should only treat it as a child's speech, let alone worry about it.

Wang Bang thought to himself, what is the use of my so much gold and silver, maybe I will leave here again one day, it is better to be happy every day, not to mention that my mind is not really only 14 years old.

He said: "Master Sima Guang became famous at the age of seven, and he is half younger than me now, and he is very good at handling them. The former prime minister Yan Shu was also a 14-year-old Jinshi granted by the emperor. I know that I can't compare with these two. The emperor doesn't need it." Give me a Jinshi, give me a seventh or eighth rank, and I will recognize it, besides, I am still young, and I will have plenty of time to serve the court in the future."

Renzong thought to himself that this king is different from ordinary children. He blocked Master Sima before, and blocked Zhen with the example of Yan Shu, and let Master Ouyang have something to say.

So he said: "The king listens to the decree"

Hearing this, Wang Pang knew that he was going to be sealed and quickly knelt down.Renzong said: "Since you tried your best to pass the test, I made an exception and bestowed you with the title of eighth-rank practitioner, and also rewarded you with a hundred taels of silver."

Wang Pang thanked the will, always higher than the ninth rank, thinking of the bright future, he was also elated. [

Returning to his seat on the low table, Yuan Ze gave him a thumbs up, Zhong Zhen also smiled at him, and the other young masters were about the same age, and they also toasted like kings to congratulate.He himself was also happy in his heart, but there was still one thing that prevented him from completely relaxing. At this moment, he thought of Liang Yuexia, how could he tell her?

Listening to Yuan Ze's urging, "Brother, hurry up and eat some, the ninth cup of wine has been given."

Zhongzhen also said, "Yes, the banquet is over after the wine is served." Only then did Wang Pang remember that he was writing so hard just now when he was eating delicious food from mountains and seas.

Then give the royal wine "Lutou wine".At the same time, the maids and eunuchs served rice with water and clusters of rice.Wang Pang saw that it was porridge and pickles and said that he was not full after finally attending a palace banquet.

Renzong announced the end of the banquet and walked down the hall, followed by all the officials, tasting chrysanthemums in the garden. Except for Di Qing, most of them were civil servants with first-class literary talents, and each contributed poems.The children followed the team to the end, Wang Pang was already enjoying the chrysanthemum, and he was looking forward to the end soon so that he could go back to find Liang Yuexia.

Walk out of Cuiwei Hall and walk to "the place where the butcher dismounts" for about ten, twenty, ten minutes.The sedan chairs and horses of the ministers were all parked there.From Wang Bang's point of view, that is the current "parking lot".His location is near the left Yintai Gate on the north corridor of Xuande Gate.To the north of the dismounting place is the Zhongshu Province and the Privy Council in the imperial city, and to the south is the Shangshu Province. These are the daily office places of courtiers.For Wang Pang, it is what modern people call a parking lot.It takes more than ten, twenty, ten minutes to walk from Cuiwei Hall to this place.Along the way, Wang Anshi told Wang Pang not to be proud in the future.

Farewell to everyone at the dismounting place, Wang Pang followed Bao Zheng on his horse and returned to Kaifeng Mansion, walked out of Xuandemen on the spacious Royal Street, the cool autumn wind was blowing in his face, and there was just a few cups of Royal Wine, he couldn't help but feel flustered, remembering that this street is leading to the Imperial Palace Kangzhuang Avenue, I remembered that in "The Female Concubine", there was a play "I have also been to Qionglin Banquet, and I have also played horses in front of Yujie. Everyone praised me for my appearance. Not very appropriate, when will we be the son-in-law?

As soon as he entered the mansion, Bao Zheng asked the master and the old housekeeper who came up to welcome him, what happened to the mansion when he was away.The old housekeeper replied to the internal affairs, and the master reported: "One person was sent to the right wing office for the theft case. He got all the stolen goods, but the amount was huge and involved the family property of the court ministers. He will be temporarily detained in the West Prison. Lord Bao, please retry."

Bao Zheng said, "Nanya ascends to the hall".Then he glanced at Wang Pang and said, "Since you have served, you can listen to the case in the hall." Listening to Bao Zheng's words, Wang Ping also followed Bao Zheng to the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion.

Since entering Kaifeng Mansion, Wang Pang also knows a little about the affairs of Kaifeng Mansion. He knows that this office is roughly equivalent to the current police station. The West Prison is to the west of Kaifeng Mansion, which is equivalent to the current detention center. More than 40 days, once sentenced, except for the death row prisoners who will be locked up here for a few days, waiting for the emperor's approval, other prisoners will generally be sent away to serve their sentences immediately.

Wang Pang followed Bao Zheng to the hall, and the yamen servants had already stood in two shifts, waiting for the lord to ascend to the hall.After Bao Zheng sat in the hall, his face sank like water. Behind him stood two guards, Li Gui and Lou Qing; Shi Ye and Wang Pang stood on both sides of the hall.In the main hall of Kaifeng Mansion, there is a plaque of "clean government and clean government", and the "Quiet" and "Avoidance" tiger head plates are listed on both sides of the official case. The three copper guillotines of "leading head", "tiger head" and "dog head" placed in front of the lobby are daunting.

The master handed the case files and a package to Mr. Bao's case.Bao Zheng opened the case file and took a look, his brows tightened.After reading the case file, he looked at the package.Look at the package again and look at the file.After reading it two or three times, I thought that something was wrong and this would be a major case involving the safety of the imperial court.But he still sat still and ordered a yamen servant to bring a badge to check the prisoners in the prison.

He also called Wang Pang to come forward and let him look at the case file and other things. Wang Pang took the case file and it clearly wrote: "Report: Privy envoy Di Qing's housekeeper caught a thief. I have confessed, and because of the large amount of property involved in the theft, I have sent it to Kaifeng Prefecture for acceptance." Below is the seal of the magistrate.

Seeing that it was something lost in Di Qing's mansion, Wang Pang hurriedly compared the items in the package according to the list of stolen items confessed by the thieves attached later.

The gold, silver, jewelry, jade, and jade are listed in detail, and some of the stolen goods are noted later; there is also a yellow robe still in existence.It is also written at the end of the list, a Songwen sword.Annotation, stolen goods have been sold.Wang Pang suddenly had an ominous premonition, and said, "Not good."