A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Liang Que's mother didn't know how to answer.

But she only hesitated for a moment and smiled: "No, you heard wrong."

But Liang Que saw the clues from this moment of hesitation. He gasped: "That bastard... Mother, how can that bastard pass the hair interpretation test... No way!"

His mother sighed: "Dalang, that was the imperial examination, the imperial examination. None of the powerful children passed it this time!"

Liang Que actually became happy when he heard this, "Mom, Shen An is going to be in trouble, he is going to be in trouble..."

…

After a long period of hard study, the students who failed the exam were physically and mentally exhausted, and the students who passed the exam were also exhausted, so Taixue is on holiday to give everyone a break.

But there were some people outside the door who didn't want to leave.

"This is fraud!"

"Someone cheated!"

"The Imperial Examination is unfair, officials! Look, someone actually dared to cheat on the Examination!"

"..."

These people who were shouting were all the children of powerful people. After studying at Imperial College, they took the exam, but when the results came out, none of them passed.

"Even we all know Su Yan's stupidity, but he can hit the target, but we can't. There must be something wrong with love here!"

"go home!"

One man shouted: "Go home and let the elders make the decision!"

"Okay! We have so many family members, who among the Imperial College and the Imperial Guard can stop us? Let's go!"

"..."

…

Ouyang Xiu had a headache.

"Prefect, it's Liang Que's father outside... who sued Su Yan for assaulting someone and seriously injuring him. Someone protected him and allowed him to still take part in the exam, and he actually got the shot."

The clerk next to him pointed at the name on the paper and introduced the situation.

Sima Guang stood on the side and watched blankly.

"What do you think of Junshi?"

Sima Guang was at the scene at the time, so it was natural to ask him about this matter.

"Xiaguan...Xiaguan arrived at that time and saw Su Yan riding on Liang Que, punching and beating him...he couldn't hold him back...he looked like he was crazy."

Sima Guang said these words in the calmest tone, and then said numbly: "This matter is for everyone to see, there is no need to ask questions."

He was used to speaking to Shangguan in this tone, thanks to Pang Ji's encouragement back then.

Pang Ji was the most senior minister, so Sima Guang naturally believed that there was no one in the world whom he could not speak out against.

Ouyang Xiu was famous for rewarding juniors, so he did not get angry, but smiled and said: "Why fight?"

The motive must be asked when trying the case. Sima Guang said blankly: "It is said that Liang Que humiliated Su Yan's late mother..."

Tsk!

Ouyang Xiu's head hurt.

"Insulting parents...beating for this matter...as long as it is not seriously injured, it can be ignored..."

Nowadays, if you are not seriously injured, you will be fine. In the early Qin and Han Dynasties, if you insulted your parents, they would not beat you, but kill you.

In the Han Dynasty, people could even get away with killing someone to avenge their parents. What does this mean?

I just want you to stop playing the zither. If you have the ability, we can do it face to face. Don’t play the zither with my parents, or I will kill you.

Sima Guang lowered his eyes and said: "The official wanted to take Su Yan first, but Shen An intervened... He is the Imperial College storyteller. Guo Qian and the others have nothing to say, and the official can't say anything. They can only wait until the exam is over. Say it again."

This statement directly removes all responsibility.

Officialdom has always been a training ground. Don't believe that good people can become officials. If they can, they will not be able to become high officials.

Ouyang Xiu frowned and said, "The officials are watching the test, that's all. I'll go into the palace and ask the officials to take a look..."

He stood up and went out. After taking a few steps, he turned back and said, "Junshi, follow me."

This was not a big case, but Ouyang Xiu wanted to support Sima Guang, and he really lived up to his reputation of ‘making way for the underachievers’.

Sima Guang hesitated for a moment, and Ouyang Xiu smiled and said, "Why...can't I help you?"

Sima Guang nodded slightly and followed.

"...Then Su Shi is probably going to return to Beijing, but it's difficult to arrange an official position. I'm going to advise him not to take up the post..."

"Why?"

"The government intends to open a system-based subject. If you can pass the exam, you will be no worse than the number one scholar..."

The examination was specially opened by the emperor, with a small number of people and a strong purpose. Several people were admitted at a time, and these people were often reused.

Entering the palace went smoothly. When he met Zhao Zhen, Ouyang Xiu told everything.

"...Your Majesty, it's not that I don't dare to make the decision, but...that Su Yan has passed the hair release test, so be careful."

After finishing speaking, he found that Chen Zhongheng's expression was a little strange.

frivolous!

Ouyang Xiu and Sima Guang stared at him at the same time.

To be wary of the chamberlains was the unanimous goal of the Northern Song Dynasty ministers. Whenever the emperor showed an inappropriate attitude towards a chamberlain, the memorial would be sure to overwhelm that person.

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the emperor originally wanted to use his chamberlains to help him, but in the end the chamberlains' power expanded, but they could not lose their power. In the end, under the control of the emperor, chamberlains, and feudal lords, there was no possibility of recovery for the Tang Dynasty.

Chen Zhongheng noticed their gazes and raised his face uncomfortably, thinking that you are all cheap and can't give him a good face.

Sure enough, as soon as he straightened his face, Ouyang Xiu and Sima Guang diverted their attention.

Zhao Zhen was pondering, looking very seriously.

This emperor is so good! Not only is he humble, but he is also serious about his work. He is truly a blessing to the Song Dynasty...

Ouyang Xiu was still praising him in his heart, but Zhao Zhen was in a daze.

He actually beat up his classmate?

Who is that... Liang?

He actually beat that man so badly?

Can that honest young man actually get angry?

OK!

"Your Majesty, Shen An has sent me a memorial."

Someone came outside. Chen Zhongheng went to pick up the memorial, then turned back and came in.

Zhao Zhen didn't pay attention to this. He was thinking about Su Yan he met that day.

That young man always has a silly smile on his face, and anyone can boss him around...

No matter what others do, he never seems to be angry, just like...

So am I.

But it's not that I'm not angry, but I know it's useless to be angry, so I can only hold it in.

You took action...

Why do I feel so happy?

Mother.

Your mother was struck by lightning and died, but my mother died incognito. If the matter had not been exposed, I would have regarded that woman as my biological mother throughout my life, and I would not have the face to see my mother after my death.

Mother……

Zhao Zhen thought of the woman lying in the mercury.

That's my mother!

Fortunately, Zhao Yuanyan told me the news.

Zhao Yuanxi's son is Zhao Yunliang, and his grandson is Zhao Zongjiang.

Zhao Zhen raised his eyes, his eyes cold.

If not for this merit, how could Zhao Zongjiang be qualified to be a candidate for the prince? !

Whoever dares to insult my mother will be devastated and I will not hesitate to kill anyone!

He looked at Ouyang Xiu and asked, "Then why did Su Yan hit people?"

Ouyang Xiu thought, didn't someone say it before?

But he did not dare to slack off and said again: "Then Liang Que mentioned Su Yan's deceased mother..."

"Well done!"

Ouyang Xiu was startled and looked up at the emperor in disbelief.

Sima Guang's eyes became filled with anger and he said: "Your Majesty, that Su Yan is extremely vicious. When I arrived, I happened to see him beating Liang Que. He looked like that... He was really extremely vicious. It's useless for me to call him to stop. I..."

"I won't stop even if it's me!"

Zhao Zhen had never enjoyed the love of his biological mother, so he envied those families with loving mothers and filial sons.

So he said it very freely.

No, it’s pleasure!

"His Majesty……"

In the Song Dynasty, admonishing the emperor was a good job. If you pick the right moment, identify the event, and act decisively, you will have a 50% chance of success, and then you will reach the pinnacle of your life.

Sima Guang was ready to remonstrate, looking slightly angry.

"Um?"

Zhao Zhen looked at him, with an unclear look in his eyes, and said: "As a son, how can you sit back and watch others humiliate your parents?"

This is true.

"But your majesty... he struck too hard. Liang Que was very likely to pass the test, but he had to give up because he was too severely injured."

"He's not cruel!"

There was a smile in Zhao Zhen's eyes, "That kid is honest. I said he is an honest gentleman. Of course I have seen him before..."

At that time, Sima Guang asked people to report this matter, and the result was that he was a "honest gentleman."

Su Yan is an honest gentleman.

The person whom a gentleman beats is naturally a villain!

Sima Guang frowned slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I also witnessed Su Yan's ferocious look with my own eyes."

Zhao Zhen glanced at him and thought that if he changed the emperor, he could get you out with just these words.

He felt that he was really too kind.

"When I saw the child, he was being shouted at to do things. Anyone could instruct him..."

That steamed bun is really delicious!

“Taixue steamed buns are so delicious.”

The emperor was speechless again.

Chen Zhongheng coughed dryly, and Zhao Zhen said dissatisfied: "What are you coughing for?"

He slowly glanced at Shen An's memorial. There was only one line in it, and he couldn't help but read it out.

"If you are good, you will not be deceived by God; if you are evil, you will not be afraid of God..."

Snapped!

He just felt that although these words were not literate, they spoke to his heart.

So he slapped his thigh.

"This is a great thing to say. UU Reading www.uukａnshu.net I just felt happy in my chest after reading it!"

Sima Guang felt bored in his chest and was about to speak when Ouyang Xiu stood beside him and said first, "That matter..."

"nothing!"

"But where is Liang Que?"

Zhao Zhen raised his head, his eyes a little cold, "I don't even bother to use those people even if they pass the Jinshi exam."

He sighed and said seriously: "When you employ people, you should focus on their character. If your character is not good, great talent will also be a great harm."

have to!

Liang Que is finished.

With the official's words, Liang Que was labeled as having a bad character and would never have a future in the future.

Ouyang Xiu was still chanting those words until he left the palace.

"People are good and others should not deceive others... This is a very good saying, and its artistic conception is somewhere between Buddhism and Confucianism."

Ouyang Xiu praised: "Shen An has indeed gained experience in the Imperial College. This is proof. I take it..."

He suddenly stopped talking, and then said awkwardly: "Why is Junshi unhappy?"

The old gentleman's eyes were dim, but he felt that Sima Guang beside him was in a depressed mood.

"It's nothing, I'm just thinking about what His Majesty said before."

"Okay, think about it more."

Ouyang Xiu blinked and said, "Who is in front of you?"

"It's the rich prime minister."

"Fu Bi? Why is he walking in such a hurry?"