After Shao Song

Chapter 22
After the palace examination, in addition to catching a son-in-law, there is another step that must be completed, which is called a banquet in Qionglin.It is said that this convention was formed in the Song Dynasty. After the new scholars were paraded through the streets, the emperor gave a banquet with hairpins in the Royal Qionglin Garden opposite Jinmingchi. It was named after Zhao Jiu didn't like these forms, but he still gave him face. I hosted the banquet in person and looked around. Most of the Jinshi were young talents, wearing green Jinshi robes. Looking from a distance, under the autumn clouds, it was as fresh as the green waves in the Jinming Pond.

What is different here is that the first and fifth people are all wearing scarlet robes.

This made Zhao Guan's family a little surprised. He asked Yang Yizhong next to him in a low voice, "Zhengfu, haven't these people not been appointed officials yet? Why are they wearing crimson robes?" No matter how lazy Zhao Guan's family is to care about secular things, they have figured it out over the years. In the civil and military affairs of the Song Dynasty, official uniforms from top to bottom were divided into purple robes, red robes and green robes. If you did not pass the Jinshi examination, sorry, it is best to just wear white.

Yang Wanshitong Yizhong saw the angry expressions of many of the ministers accompanying him at the banquet, and said: "Reporting to the officials, this is also the old practice of this dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, he once gave Su Yijian, the number one scholar in the new department, a silk robe and a banquet. Later, during the reign of Emperor Renzong, Feng Jing gave him three yuan." It became a rule to be given a Fei robe at the end of the year, and it was called borrowing Fei. Then, when the Supreme Lord Daojun was the emperor, he would be given a piece of armor..."

"Okay." Zhao Guan's expression suddenly changed, and regardless of frightening many civil and military people around him, he didn't even eat the Qionglin banquet, turned around and returned to the harem, almost even Yang Yizhong couldn't catch up with him, leaving him in a state of bewilderment. Wenwu and Jinshi.

Zhang Jun forgot about the competition with Zhao Ding during this period, and took the initiative to say: "Brother Yuan Zhen, this, the official family is..." Before he could finish his words, he was speechless.Zhao Ding would be in trouble if he knew where the official's temper came from. Among the important ministers in the court, Zhang Jun was recognized as the official's number one confidant. As we all know, he relied on guessing the official's thoughts. From the Mingdao Palace, He rose to the rank of prime minister at just over thirty years old.In fact, both he and Zhao Ding knew that since they were in Mingdao Palace, they had never really figured out the intentions of the officials. At most, they only had a partial understanding.

As for Zhao Ding, he didn't even have these points. In his own words, he never wanted to understand the officials' intentions!Even if the official told Brother Yu himself, I still couldn't believe it.

It can only be said that as the Grand Prime Minister of the East and West Prefectures, they are far behind Cai Jing in terms of guessing the Holy Heart. Of course, if anyone dares to compare them with Cai Jing, the two parties of Shui Mu will definitely put aside their internal fighting for the time being and kill you. Let’s talk about it later.

What we want is to be famous for eternity, not to be infamy for eternity.

Having said that, neither of the two husbands knew what was going on with the official family, let alone others.All the new scholars sat there waiting, even more trembling. Liang Su, who was already feeling guilty, was already sweating profusely, but when he thought of his junior brother's difficult situation in Dingzhou, he gritted his teeth and sat still, which made people look up to him.

Qionglin has always given banquets with important ministers to accompany them to encourage those who are less advanced.Li Guang, the censor Zhongcheng, felt that this period of time was enough to give the officials face. He couldn't bear it any longer. He stood up and said to Liu Yan, "Please ask the prince of Liaoyang County for me. Why did the officials leave in anger? But the Ministry of Rites Is there something wrong with the arrangements, or is there something big going on?”

Although Liu Yan is not as smart as Yang Yizhong, he has held the imperial military power for ten years, so he is not a fool. Is it because the official has something to do?That's because you have a temper!He was not a royal censor, so he did not dare to touch his brow, so he could only say vaguely: "Li Zhongcheng, my subordinates are close ministers and generals. If they are not asked by officials, they dare not interfere with the affairs of the state."

Li Guang said directly: "Then please inform the king of the county. Li Guang, the imperial censor, wants to see your majesty. The talent promotion ceremony is the foundation of the country and cannot be left to the whim of officials."

Having said all of this, Liu Yan had no reason not to report, so he felt unlucky and went to the Wuming Pavilion in the harem. Before he arrived, he heard the officials furious there.

"How many times have I told you that I don't want the nonsense of Fengheng Henan University, but the Song Dynasty. Why didn't the imperial examination in the third year of Jianyan have this rule? This is because the country is stable, and they want to force me to follow their ideas. Come on, let’s raise another Han Qi and Wen Yanbo family!”

Yang Yizhong hurriedly responded, "If the officials worry too much, the officials will die. Since Baima Shaoxing, no one in the Song Dynasty can force the officials, because no one wants to repeat the shame of Jingkang again. Not to mention that nowadays, the officials are not If you like it, you can completely abolish this old rule. If you talk about Han Qi and Wen Yanbo, the descendants of their families don't have to worry about it. However, these husbands are all people who have the overall situation in mind and have worked hard along the way. How do the officials let them deal with themselves? .”

After hearing this, Liu Yan secretly nodded and couldn't help but agree. It's true that back then, someone wanted to use the Second Saint and filial piety to force you, but you were so angry that you wanted to pretend to be a quail.Since then, he has never seen anyone try it.

Even important officials such as Cai Mao and Gou Long Ruyuan were killed because of violating the policy.

Not to mention that the Battle of Huolu shocked Yu Nei. You can even appoint and remove the leader of the country. Why are you still so unsure of yourself?He was lost in thought for a moment, and Zhao Guan's family, who had gradually calmed down before he arrived, had already calmed down. He saw him from the corner of his eye and called out, "Pingfu (characterized by Liu Yan), what are you doing here?"

Liu Yan quickly answered seriously, but Zhao Guanjia was noncommittal and just said: "Zhengfu went to find out who restored this old custom. Pingfu went to tell Li Zhongcheng that I was so angry that I was afraid that I wouldn't listen to his advice. I asked him to tell him what he had to say tomorrow. ."

The two princes, the chief and deputy commanders of the royal class, had no choice but to leave together. Zhao Guanjia took another sip of herbal tea to calm down the fire, calmed down for a while, thought for a while and said, "Grandmaster Lan is going to deliver the order. In the evening, Summon Fan Chengda and Liang Su at Gyeongbokgung Palace."

Lan Gui was also a little stunned. The name of Gyeongbokgung Palace was taken from the "Book of Songs". It is said that "a gentleman will be there for thousands of years to introduce Jingfu", and it is also said to be "to enjoy and worship, to introduce Jingfu", which is exactly in line with the main palace where the emperor lives. meaning.

But the problem is that the side hall there is now mainly a place for watching plays!Specializing in puppet shows.

But it only took a moment before he responded and went down to deliver the order.

The temper of officials has always been like this. As long as you still want to be the chief escort of the chamberlain, you have to learn to shut up. Anyway, this is not the first time that this gentleman has been frivolous.

The gentlemen can't care about it. You are an imperfect person, so why worry about it?
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Theater dividing line——
The performance of Qionglin's banquet in the TV series is very standard, which fully conforms to the records in "Song History Yili Zhi".Famous ministers such as Liang Su and Li Xiuzhi who will shine in history in the future, and writers such as Fan Chengda and Li Tao did not write much in words and deeds, but they all showed their characteristics.

However, a common "borrowing Fei" incident in the Southern Song Dynasty caused an uproar. The ancestors who wanted to get rid of the old evils saw the temptation of the old forces and the negligence of Zhao and Zhang due to the party struggle, and left in a rage, attracting the new Jinshi and All the officials were trembling with fear. That fear was based on the great political authority of Shizu himself. Wang Shipeng, the new champion of the imperial examination, even fell into Jinmingchi out of nervousness, which made the scene even more tense.This incident is of course fictitious, but it also highlights the plot and shows Wang Shipeng's great political flaws, so that he lacks stamina and gradually becomes lonely among his peers who are shining with stars.

At this time, Censor Zhongcheng Li Guang's advice became very important. His role in "Emperor Jianyan" has been scolded, but anyone with a little common sense knows that this position is wrong. If Zhao Jiu is surrounded by people is a voice of agreement, then he cannot become "the most enlightened emperor after Li Shimin". Dare to admonish an emperor with great achievements and point out his inappropriateness, which is a kind of courage in itself and also his duty. Later, the dialogue between the emperor and his ministers , I think this is the most glorious performance of this character. Unfortunately, Li Guang gradually faded out of the court after that.

Zhou Liming commented on "Emperor Jianyan" (Douban score 9 points)
　It may seem that Xiao Jiu is making a fuss out of a molehill, but he wants to lead the Song Dynasty, so he is naturally wary of the old forces, and it will be pointed out in the next chapter. After the war, he was first frightened and then unconsciously a little distracted, and he needed someone to crack down. .There is actually nothing wrong with Li Guang.

　　In addition, I have recently felt that if I am not satisfied with reading articles, it is retribution for not updating enough, haha.

　　Do you have any good articles about the Song Dynasty that you would recommend to me, regardless of the website?

　　At the same time, I recommend the novel "The Queen's Road is Long", which is the story of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and Song Queen, which can be found on the website.

　　


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