The Prince's Mansion in Jiangning.
The eldest son Wang Yu and the eldest daughter-in-law Pang are talking to Wang Anshi.
Since Wang Anshi was at odds with his powerful mother-in-law after his eldest daughter married Wu Anchi, he chose a daughter-in-law from an ordinary family in the same town and county as his daughter-in-law.
It is not easy to get along with the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of a high-class family, but the daughter-in-law married from a low-class family is good, but who knows that her own son is not good. Wang Yu was conceited and scolded Pang a lot.
Wang Anshi did not scold Wang Yu, but he felt sorry for his wife.
However, he thought that since Wang Yu had great academic talent, he would be able to take the Jiangning Prefecture exam this year, and he was planning to go to Beijing for the exam tomorrow.
As for the second son Wang Pang, his talents are mediocre, but the eldest son is the most talented and most like himself.
Now several of the children are married, but the youngest daughter has not yet been married.
Wang Anshi loved this girl the most. He held her in his lap and taught her how to read and write since she was a child, so he searched for a good match for her. In his eyes, family background and other things are secondary. The most important thing is talent, knowledge and character.
Today's young man left a deep impression on him.
Therefore, Wang Anshi said to Wang Yu: "Where is Cai Erlang?"
Wang Yu asked: "You should write the article outside the house. Hong Fan is writing the article that dad arranged today."
Wang Anshi said: "Do you know the origin of the man next to Cai Erlang today?"
Wang Yu said: "Is this the man who answered dad Kuang Heng Yuruo today?"
Wang Anshi nodded.
Wang Yu said: "I don't know, he only said people from Pucheng."
Wang Anshi said: "I almost forgot, he claimed to be from Pucheng Zhang family, no wonder...no wonder..."
Wang Anshi couldn't help but think of Zhang Heng, Zhang Yue, and this year's imperial examination, Zhang Kai.
Wang Yu couldn't help but said jealously: "So what about the Pucheng Zhang family? It's just a matter of fame and reputation. Let's see if the child comes back with the first prize in the provincial examination for his father."
Seeing how confident his son was, Wang Anshi smiled and said, "Even my father and I couldn't get past fourth place back then."
It is well known why Wang Anshi was ranked fourth because he offended Emperor Renzong with an inappropriate sentence on the paper.
Wang Anshi has long since let go of these things, but he still said to Wang Yu: "You have to treat me as a father. I have decided not to become an official and will live in Jiangning forever. From now on, you have to walk your own path in officialdom."
The officials asked Wang Anshi to return to Beijing several times to inform him about the imperial edict, but Wang Anshi refused every time.
Wang Anshi seemed determined to give lectures in Jiangning, but Wang Anshi refused once, but because of this, his reputation became even greater, and he could not give up, as the common people in the world had done.
Xie An's nickname was Anshi, and Wang Anshi's name was Anshi. In Wang Yu's eyes, his father would definitely be able to stabilize the world's prime ministers in the future, and he would not think of anyone else besides him.
Wang Yu thought to himself, Dad should stay in Jiangning for now. I will persuade him slowly in the future.
At this time, Cai Bian arrived. Wang Anshi asked the other party about Zhang Qiu's identity. Cai Bian said: "He is Zhang Taichang's nephew. He was also admitted to Jinshi this time. However, because Zhang Qiu of the same clan was admitted to the imperial examination, he became the nephew of Zhang Qiu." He wanted to give up his ranking, but because Zhang Taichang refused, he ran away from home and went to Sichuan and Sichuan to study, and now he has arrived in Jiangning."
Wang Anshi heard that the other party was really a descendant of the Zhang family, but he was a little surprised when he heard that he was Zhang Yue's nephew, so he thought he might be his old friend.
He knew the unwritten rule that members of the same clan as the Zhang family would be listed on the list. When he heard that Zhang Qiu had obviously passed the Jinshi examination, but voluntarily gave up his status and even ran away from home to study in Sichuan, Sichuan and Jiangning, he couldn't help but speak highly of him.
The other party is not only a potential Jinshi, but also has such a good character.
Zhang Yue came from a poor family of the Zhang family and had experienced hard times in the past, and the same was true for his nephew, who certainly did not have the habits of a child from an official family like Wu Anchi.
Wang Anshi nodded lightly after hearing this.
When they returned to the house, his wife Wu and Wang Anshi said, "I heard that when you were teaching at Fu Xue today, you praised a young disciple very much."
Wang Anshi asked curiously: "How do you know?"
Wu smiled and said: "Your daughter went to the mansion school today to observe, and she said that it was rare for you to be full of praise for a young man."
Wang Anshi laughed when he heard this.
Wu asked: "What is the identity of this young man?"
Wang Anshi immediately revealed Zhangqiu's identity to Mrs. Wu, who smiled and said, "Is it possible that the official is thinking of recruiting a son-in-law?"
Wang Anshi did not deny it: "I have scouted many young talents over the years, but none of them are as good as him."
Wu smiled and said, "That's fate. Do you still remember what you said when you first met Zhang Taichang?"
"What did you say?" Wang Anshi had forgotten.
Mrs. Wu knew that her husband cared about nothing except studying, learning, and political affairs. She said: "You were still envious of the Wu family for having such a good son-in-law? You also said that it would be good to find a son-in-law like Zhang Taichang in the future."
Wang Anshi suddenly realized that he had indeed said this at that time.
But at that time, he said to his wife, Zhang Yue said that there are more people who enjoy the boudoir than the thrush. As a champion, the boudoir matters are more important than the national affairs. How can he take on the important responsibilities of the country in the future?
But why did it become a word of envy when it came to my wife’s mouth?
Wang Anshi asked Cai Bian to invite Zhangqiu to his house the next day...
midsummer.
The weather in Bianjing is extremely hot.
Prince Zhao Xu looked worried because his father, the emperor Zhao Shu, was ill again. He knew that the Puyi matter had exhausted his father's efforts, and now he was just trying to hold on.
When Zhao Xu saw officials managing government affairs in the front hall, he advised them to take more rest.
But the emperor comforted him and said: "I have been taking medicine."
At this time, someone announced Wang Gui's arrival, and Zhao Xu wanted to retreat, but the emperor said, "You stay and listen."
But Wang Gui, a scholar of Hanlin Academy, arrived in the palace.
After Wang Gui saluted, the official Zhao Shu said: "I have called Wang Qing here today, and I will give you a dragon-gold basin."
Wang Gui said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I dare not accept this gift without merit or service."
The official smiled and said: "The reason why I didn't let Wang Qing be in charge of calligraphy before was because I misunderstood what people said, saying that Aiqing was unwilling to write for me. Now the facts are clear. Wang Qing has been loyal and diligent since he was in court. , I also plan to grant you the title of bachelor of Duanming Palace."
Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment as he listened. Emperor Renzong had handed down an oral order asking Hanlin Chengzhi Wang Gui to draft an edict establishing the prince and give it to his father. But Wang Gui said that such a big matter can only be confirmed after meeting the emperor.
Afterwards, Wang Gui personally consulted Emperor Renzong and drafted an imperial edict. Because this matter was in line with the system, Ouyang Xiu even called Wang Gui a true scholar.
As a result, his father had a prejudice against Wang Gui.
After Zhao Shu came to power, Wang Gui was not allowed to participate in drafting the imperial edict, and he was just idle as an Hanlin official.
Because of this incident, his father alienated Wang Gui, the most famous person in front of Emperor Renzong, and sat on the bench for three years.
Within three years, Wang Gui opposed the imperial examination in Puyi. However, when Empress Dowager Cao hung the curtain before, he stood up and persuaded the Empress Dowager to return power to her father.
Today, the official told Wang Gui that I had misunderstood others and promoted him to a bachelor of Duanming Palace, which was equivalent to admitting his mistake to Wang Gui.
In the past three years, Wang Gui had been forced to be marginalized all of a sudden from being a popular official. This feeling was not pleasant at all. Now that the official said this, he almost burst into tears on the spot.
Wang Gui said: "Unless your Majesty is wise, I may not live for a few days."
The bitterness in Wang Gui's words is difficult for outsiders to understand.
The official pointed his finger at Wang Gui and said to Zhao Xu, "Wang Qing is loyal and dedicated to governing. Remember this."
Wang Gui was surprised and happy when he heard this.
Zhao Xu hurriedly said: "My son, I will remember it."
After Wang Gui left, Zhao Shu said to Zhao Xu: "Many ministers disagree with Pu's proposal, but we cannot generalize. Ministers like Wang Gui can still be used."
Zhao Xu said: "My son, I have learned a lesson."
Zhao Xu thought, didn't his father hate Wang Gui very much? Why are you using him again now?
He asked the emperor uneasily: "My father is so eager to summon Mr. Wang back to the court. Is there something urgent?"
The original Yishan Wang Tao of Prince Ying's Mansion originally knew how to make imperial edicts, but later he was forced to go out to know the Yongxing Army because of the impeachment of Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu. However, Zhang Dun, who was recommended by Ouyang Xiu, had already passed the Imperial Examination, but was rejected by Wang Tao. Because of his opposition, he was not granted a post, and finally went to Wujin County to become the magistrate.
After Wang Tao left the capital and served as a local official for only a few months, he was suddenly recalled to the capital by Zhao Shu to serve as Prince Zhanshi.
Not only that, it turned out that Prince Ying's Yishan and his fellow disciple Shao Kangzhizhizhizhigao, Zhijianqueyuan and Pansi Nongsi, and another teacher of Zhao Xu, Han Weijin, Zhizhizhifa and Zhitongjinyintaisi .
The emperor so frequently assigned teachers in his palace to important positions that Zhao Xu seemed to have a premonition of something.
Zhao Shu smiled and said, "It's just a normal transfer, so don't worry."
After saying that, the waiter just came to bring the medicine.
Zhao Xu had no choice but to leave the palace uneasily, only to see Prime Minister Han Qi entering the palace.
Zhao Xu and Han Qi saluted, and Han Qi said to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty does not hesitate. Does your Majesty know?"
Zhao Xu nodded and asked Han Qi, "What can I do?"
But he saw Han Qi looking at him seriously, and then said seriously: "I hope the king will never leave your majesty's side."
Zhao Xu looked stunned and said to Han Qi: "Isn't this the duty that the Son of Man should fulfill?"
Han Qi shook his head: "That's not what I said."
After Han Qi saluted and entered the palace, Zhao Xu finally understood the meaning of Han Qi's words.
After all, he is a prince, not a crown prince! If something happens to his father, he will have no right to his own name, and anyone in the clan can be the emperor.
Therefore, he can only accompany the emperor at all times.
If anything happens to the emperor, he can be enthroned as emperor at any time while he is in the palace.
His father was regarded as an adopted king. He was not even qualified to admit that his father was the emperor, let alone the qualification to establish his son as the crown prince early. Once he took this step, he would be condemned by the world.
Therefore, the father and son could only submit to compromise, and they would not be able to see the outcome until the last moment.
At this moment, Zhao Xu truly understood why his father had told him to argue with him before. He was doing all this for himself and his family.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xu couldn't help but burst into tears.
Zhao Xu thought to himself that it took him a long time to realize such a simple thing. He was really too stupid. Just now must have left a bad impression on Han Qi.
But now the gentlemen around him have all been pushed out to take important positions, and there is no one left to consult.
