As soon as the official said this, there was a sudden silence in the court where there were some whispers.
Those pairs of eyes with complicated emotions were all fixed on Gao Zhang's pink little face.
Even though Gao Zhang was thick-skinned, he felt a little stressed at the moment.
When the officials asked each other like this, it was clear that they were thinking of writing a petition for Gao Zhang.
As far as the Song Dynasty was concerned, it seemed that no previous emperor had ever done such an act of giving official names to ministers.
This boy is really very lucky. He has just become the number one scholar, and the officials are going to give him a cousin name.
But after hearing this, Wu Zhizhong couldn't help but frown slightly. He always felt that the official's approach seemed too friendly.
But at this moment, Gao Zhang, the young champion of the Song Dynasty, had already prostrated himself in the palace like a mountain of gold and jade pillars, and respectfully asked the officials of the Song Dynasty to give him a cousin.
"Your name is Zhang, and you are the only genius since the founding of the Song Dynasty who has reached the top of the imperial examination before reaching the age of dancing a spoon."
"Therefore, I give you the nickname Guizhang."
"Regulations? Minister..." Gao Zhang looked at this Song Dynasty official with a confused look on his face. What kind of shameless operation was this?
High regulations? I still respect the system.
Seemingly noticing the surprise in Gao Zhang's eyes, Zhao Ji smiled and explained in a pleasant manner.
Only then did Gao Zhang understand that what Hun Jun was talking about was Guizhang, a jade ritual vessel, and this word could be used to describe a noble character or an outstanding talent.
It was naturally impossible for Gao Zhang not to give face to Master Hunjun, so he immediately bowed his head and thanked the officials for the favor given to him.
From today on, he is Gao Zhang and Gao Guizhang. Although it sounds a little weird to call him this way, it is still hundreds of times better than Gao Zhi.
Next, he was given robes, wats, boots, hats, etc., and became the emperor's disciples.
Gao Zhang stayed in the court for almost as long as a stick of incense, until the Minister of Rites, Wu Shangshu, couldn't help but stand up and remind him.
Only then did the officials of the Song Dynasty, who had been chatting with Gao Zhang happily, react.
"Well, Wu Qing's family's words are right. Today we, the Great Song Dynasty, have acquired Xiao Gao Aiqing, who is such a talented and beautiful woman. How can we not highlight her name?"
"The ten members of the Jinwu Guards are specially appointed to clear the way for the number one scholar in this imperial examination. Let me, the people of Tokyo, take a look at the only prodigy number one scholar in the imperial examination for hundreds of years."
When they heard about the ten members of the Jinwu Guard, all the ministers couldn't help but twitch their eyelids.
You must know that the number one scholar riding a horse on the streets began with Emperor Zhenzong. The number one scholar at that time, Cai Qi, was very talented in literature and handsome.
Therefore, Zhenzong then ordered Jinwu to give him Qizhao and call him to favor him.
This means that the seven Jinwu Guards were ordered to clear the way for the No. 1 Scholar, so that all people in the world would know the appreciation and love of the Song Dynasty officials for the No. 1 Scholar.
But now, the man in front of him, who was full of tricks, started acting like a monster again and directly changed the number of Jinwu guards in the past.
A censor stood up and saluted the official Zhao Ji.
"In the official family, I think it is not appropriate. After all, since Zhenzong, they have all been given to Qizhao..."
Zhao Ji, who was in a very good mood, was surprised that a minister actually stood up to stir up trouble. He suppressed his inner displeasure and explained.
"Isn't what I just said clear enough? Xiao Gao Aiqing is the only child prodigy who has not reached the age of dancing spoons since the beginning of the imperial examination system."
"If I want to treat him favorably, I naturally want to let the talented people in the world know that the court is thirsty for talents."
"This matter is settled."
Following the official Zhao Ji's decisive conclusion, all the ministers couldn't help but look at each other.
Soon, all eyes were focused on the eleven-year-old Gao Zhang, sizing up this handsome and handsome young man.
With the official family treating him with such honor, this young top scholar must have a bright future.
The important thing is that he is only eleven years old. He is really as young as morning dew as mentioned in his "Young Chinese Ode".
At eleven years old, even the pretty widow next door wouldn't even take a curious look at her, and she's too busy chasing chickens and chasing dogs.
"In the future, the holy family will not diminish, and they will surely reach the top of the temple."
"In my opinion, this is inevitable, it's just a matter of time."
"You're only eleven years old. This is really unprecedented..."
Gao Qiu, his own father, had always tried hard to control himself, but when he saw his own son, with the help of the eunuchs, put on a full set of official uniforms specially made for him, the young champion.
After bowing respectfully and thanking the official, he smiled at his own father.
Gao Qiu couldn't control his tears and rolled out.
All the colleagues were very sad to see Gao Qiu so excited, but more of them were envious.
If I have a son who can win the first prize and be so favored by the officials, it would be worth it not to shed tears, even my eyes would be blinded by crying.
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Of course, the champion's parade was a real parade, and he also received the special privilege of wandering along the royal road, which was extremely rare for a minister.
Gao Zhang sat on the back of a docile royal horse, followed by ten Jin Wu guards who were wearing helmets and armor and were full of energy.
As the palace door slowly opened, Gao Zhang seemed to feel a loud noise that was as big as a thunderous wave rushing towards him.
After passing the dark doorway, he finally rode his horse to the outside of the palace gate.
The originally very noisy sound wave stagnated slightly, and then came the cheers that were far louder than the previous noise, which directly shook ten miles and resounded throughout the Song Dynasty Palace...
"That's the Number One Scholar. Oh my God, he's actually still a child."
"To be selected as the number one scholar at such a young age is definitely a sign of Wenquxing coming down to earth."
"So handsome, look, so cute..."
"Yes, yes, Lord Zhuangyuan, my sister is here..."
"Look, you guys, the Number One Scholar is looking at me."
"Bah! With your beauty, how could Duke Zhuangyuan be attracted to you? He is obviously interested in me, the girl."
"I'm so pretty, and the number one scholar is all about me."
"Oh, if you dare to pinch my waist, my aunt will fight with you..."
Gao Zhang could maintain a polite smile at first, but when he heard someone looking at him, he glanced subconsciously.
As a result, the scene that was originally like flowers blooming in that direction began to turn into chaos.
He even saw an embroidered shoe flying several feet away and landing directly in front of his horse.
It really shocked the prodigy champion who was still a child. Nima, I didn’t expect the women of the Song Dynasty to be so hot-tempered.
But when I think about it, the dehumanizing Neo-Confucianism has not yet become the mainstream, so it is normal for everyone to have a strong temper.
In addition, these girls are really enthusiastic, one by one waving their white lotus-like arms and calling sweetly.
There are all kinds of random titles flying around, such as Zhuang Yuan Gong's little brother, Little Prince, and Little Official.
It was just that the names were flying around, but after the first embroidered shoe flew over, more and more various things flew towards the eleven-year-old Gao Zhang.
(End of chapter)
