Compete for the Song Dynasty

Wang Pang recognized the old man at a glance as the one who reprimanded him in the restaurant: "Father, you are always good." He saluted Wu Chong with a smile, thinking that he had done nothing wrong What.

Wu Chong also recognized Wang Pang, he frowned, and said without any concealment: "It's good at first, I've also heard of the reputation of Wang Pang, but meeting today is a bit beyond my expectation." Wang Pang heard that something was wrong with what he said, and saw Wu Chong put his face in front of him in the posture of an elder.

Wang Pang chuckled, and wanted to find a topic to change, but Wang Anshi was a little strange, and asked, "Why did Chongqing say that?"

Wu Chong pointed to the side of the king and said: "How many people in the Song Dynasty have never heard of it. Although Wang Shilang, the favorite minister of the former emperor, was young, he did many amazing things. It's just that Jiefu should know: Wang Shilang Those who have never passed the examination by the Ministry of Rituals thought that there was Jiefu, alas, but they still do crazy things that are not in accordance with common etiquette."

This is a bit wrong, why is this old Wu Chong so rude to his own father?Wang Anshi smiled and said: "Pang'er is an adult, so he must have his sense of propriety in doing things. If there is something that offends Chong Qing, since he is your junior, Chong Qing should not argue with him." Pang said: "Pang'er, what did you do to let your in-laws say that? Hurry up and apologize." [

Monk Zhang Er was puzzled by Wang Pang, but he was very happy to see his father defending himself like this.Before he could speak, Wu Chong stood up and said, "In-laws, a spoiled child is like a bad son. You see, we are safe and well-behaved, and this is what it should be like to be an official in the court." Wang Pang knew that Wu Chong was boasting His own son, Wang Pang's brother-in-law.Wang Anshi smiled slightly, noncommittal.

The father was already close enough to himself, Wang Pang hurriedly said to Wu Chong: "Probably you have misunderstood what happened in the county today. This matter has already been handled by Cai Zizheng."

Wu Chong nodded: "Okay, now that your father and son are living in the countryside, you should think carefully about how to serve the court, so that we are in-laws and I can speak well in front of the Holy One. My nephew, you were a servant of the third rank anyway, don't do it." These are purely playful and teasing court officials."

Wang Anshi still smiled and said nothing, Wang Pang thought that Wu Chong really treated himself as a follower, Wang Pang was disgusted by the appearance of relying on the old and selling the old, but seeing his father still had that expression, Wang Pang also calmly smiled.Seeing that he had finished speaking, Wu Chong got up and went to the room Wang Anshi had prepared for him to rest.Watching Wu Chong leave, Wang Pang crossed his lips and said, "What is this man doing? Dad, you are really self-cultivated. Like a father, like a son, I hope my brother-in-law is not like this."

Yuan Ze said to the side: "Didn't you listen to him? An Chi is steady and well-behaved. Our brother-in-law has never done anything out of the ordinary."

Wang Anshi said with a chuckle: "This is also normal. Your in-law father was promoted as Jinshi before he was an adult, and he was awarded the high school ranking. Later, he entered the capital as a direct lecturer at the Imperial Academy and Professor Wu Wanggong. He is the youngest, But he was famous for being the most serious; later he worked in the Taichang Liyuan, which was in charge of ceremonies, so he often liked to preach." After listening to what his father said, Wang Pang immediately summed up three things for Wu Chong. One word: "Occupational disease!"

Although County Magistrate Zhu was arrested by Wang Pang and handed over to Jiangxi South Road Transit Envoy, the people in Linchuan County were still very uneasy. Everyone worried that the imperial court would appoint a new official and make everyone pay taxes again.Many people gathered around the gate of the county government office, waiting to see the result.Cai Ting immediately investigated the corruption of County Magistrate Zhu, and immediately seized the family assets of County Magistrate Zhu; at the same time, Cai Ting checked according to the taxes issued by the court, and found that the taxes paid by farmers and merchants in Linchuan were actually collected by the court. several times.Cai Ting immediately posted an Anmin notice that he would no longer collect local taxes, and at the same time stated that the overpaid part should be refunded.

As soon as Cai Ting's notice was posted, the people were overjoyed. Even the so-called big tax evaders were surprised to find that their taxes were not so heavy according to the taxes promulgated by the normal court. It would be much more beneficial to bribe Nazhu county magistrate.People's hearts have stabilized, and it will be the New Year soon, and Linchuan County is full of joy and peace.The happiest person here is Chen Kang. In the past two years, he has paid a lot in advance, so the money returned to him is quite a lot.

Regardless of whether the county magistrate Zhu has any relatives of the magistrate of the household department, he is now under review, and Cai Ting has to stay in Linchuan temporarily to deal with the aftermath and wait here for the new county magistrate to take over.He had more time to talk to Wang Pang, so naturally Wang Pang was the happiest, and every time Cai Ting came to visit Wang Anshi, so Wang Pang would always accompany his father and listen to Wu Chong teach.

Time passed in the blink of an eye. After the New Year, Wang Pang was detained by Cai Ting and his family in Linchuan for an extra month.On this day, Wu Chong was about to go on the road to bid farewell to Wang Anshi, and it happened that both Wang Bang and Yuan Ze were there.I just chatted a few words and heard that my family members reported that Cai Ting was coming.

Hearing that Cai Ting was here, Wu Chong was very happy. When he saw Cai Ting, he said, "Unexpectedly, Zizheng also came to see me off~!"

Cai Ting glanced at the king, and the two smiled tacitly. They both thought that Wu Chong was really self-indulgent. In Cai Ting's view, they were all courtiers and courtesies. Besides, Cai Ting still admired Wang Anshi very much, and There is a feeling of sympathy for the king.Cai Ting pretended to be surprised and asked, "What? Is Professor Wu leaving now? Although you and I have only met here once or twice, I admire Professor Wu's knowledge."

Wu Chong said deeply: "Zizheng is being polite. This time, Zizheng has done a good thing for the people in Linchuan. When I return to the court, I will report it to the Holy Majesty."

Cai Ting hurriedly waved his hands and said, "I didn't do this. If you want to say, it's also Wang Shilang's credit."

Wu Chong shook his head: "Zizheng, don't be modest. If you help a little, it's just a child's trick. How can these little tricks handle the important affairs of the court."

Hearing what Wu Chong said, Wang Anshi and his son looked at each other and smiled understandingly. Cai Ting had already seen that Wu Chong disapproved of Wang Pang's actions, but it would be a disservice to the elders to keep saying this in front of people. heart.He glanced at Wang Pang, and saw that Wang Pang shook his head slightly, implying that he didn't need to pay attention to it. Cai Ting smiled and found a topic to change and said, "I'm here today, and I'm also here to say goodbye to you. The day is coming, and after I make arrangements, I will also leave Linchuan, and I will be able to meet Professor Wu in the capital soon."

Wu Chong said with a serious face: "Oh? If that's the case, then I can leave a day or two late, and I can also go with you, Zizheng~!" As soon as he said this, Cai Ting grinned straightly, and he took a look Beside Wang, but Wang Beside was snickering.

Cai Ting hurriedly waved his hand: "No, you go first, I just said that leaving Linchuan does not necessarily go directly to the capital, and you may have to visit other counties on the way."

This Wu Chong has to follow Cai Ting on the same road, which is enough for Cai Ting to see. This Wu Chong always reminds Wang Pang of the Tang monk who sang only you in Journey to the West. Sometimes it buzzes like a fly. Fortunately, Wang Pang is not Monkey King. Otherwise, he would definitely pick up the golden cudgel and give it to him. [

Wang Anshi also saw that Cai Ting was in trouble, so he asked, "Zizheng said that there is a new county magistrate, do you know who it is?"

As soon as Cai Ting saw someone making a rescue, he followed the topic and said, "I know, it's a young man named Li Ding from Yangzhou."

Wang Pang's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Yangzhou Li Ding?" Cai Ting didn't wait for Wu Chong to speak, he hurriedly asked, "Could it be that Wang Shilang recognizes this person?"

Wang Pang looked at Wang Anshi, Wang Anshi had a little doubt on his face: "Father, do you remember this person?" Seeing Wang Anshi shaking his head blankly, Wang Pang said: "Father taught many students in the early years, I remember Some of them are about the same age as me, and one of them, Li Ding, is from Yangzhou."

Wang Anshi suddenly realized: "Oh, by the way, that student is still good, very studious! It seems that he is with that Li Gefei."

Wang Pang said to Cai Ting: "It would be great if he was this person. I remember that he is not very old, and he should be about the same age as me."

Cai Ting smiled: "It is this person, and now the imperial court has hired many newcomers and young people. It seems that the Holy One intends to govern the imperial court. This is a good sign."

Seeing these people, Wu Chong spoke vigorously, and he didn't say a word for a long time. Hearing what Cai Ting said, Wu Chong said: "Zizheng is right, some of the newly appointed officials by the imperial court are quite good. Just like when I came out of Gaoyou, there was a new county magistrate named Xu Liang, who was very thoughtful and cautious in his work."

Wang Anshi said: "The new officials must be very restrained when they first arrive, just like the county magistrate Zhu was very cautious when he first arrived, but after a long time, his true colors will be revealed. The inspectors can't just look at their attitudes for a day or two. !"

Wu Chong shook his head: "I think this man is very polite. Before I left, he even invited me to his house. It happened that his daughter was engaged to set up a few banquets. By the way, his son-in-law named Qin is also a very good young man. , knowledgeable and up-to-date; he is already a Gongsheng student at the age of fourteen or fifteen, and I think he will become a great tool in the future."

Wang Pang is more sensitive when he hears someone surnamed Qin. He always feels that Qin Hui is not far away. Since the guy who harmed Yue Fei has decided to change history, he will definitely not let that kid appear. After all, Cai Jing also controlled them and prevented them from succeeding.Thinking of this, the king asked, "My surname is Qin. What is the name of this talented young man? When I go to Guangnan, I will pass through Gaoyou. It would be nice if I could be lucky enough to meet him."

Seeing that someone finally talked to him, Wu Chong hurriedly said: "I heard that the surname is Qin, the name is Guan, and the character is Shaoyou. The poems are very good! I came to chase Liu Wailiang with a stick, and leaned on the Hu bed by the south side of the painting bridge. Yue Ming The flute of the boat flutters, and the wind calms the lotus in the pond. It is fragrant. Jiefu, listen to it, how charming it is!"

Wang Anshi nodded approvingly: "Sure enough, the artistic conception is far away, this young man is indeed talented!"

Wang Pang was listening, but he was puzzled, he had heard this story before his eyes, Su Xiaomei was in trouble with a scholar of Qin, didn't Qin Guan marry that Su Xiaomei as his wife?How could he marry the daughter of Gaoyou county magistrate again?