"Zhang Liulang is a native of Yifeng, Dingzhou. Although he was also a Jinshi in the fourth year of Xianqing's reign, he is famous not for his literary talent, but for his appearance. Although he is nearly thirty years old, his appearance is quite similar to that of a young man. He is extremely handsome, which makes him famous. People were amazed, and it was also a bit funny." Jiang Kai didn't know what he thought of, and suddenly lowered his head and laughed to himself.
"Nearly thirty years old, Zhang Liulang was already in his thirties at that time?" Li Xuan was curious for a moment.
In his impression, Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi's brothers were the play pets of Queen Wu Zhao when he was old. He was not necessarily in his early twenties, but should not be older than that.
However, the real situation now really shocked him. Zhang Changzong was already thirty years younger sixteen years ago, and he is now nearly fifty.
"Zhang Liulang was born in the fifth year of Zhenguan. He was twenty-eight years old in the fourth year of Xianqing. Sixteen years have passed and he should be forty-four years old now." Jiang Kai gave an affirmative answer, and then sighed: "If it weren't for that Deputy Prime Minister, even if Zhang Liulang becomes a Jinshi, it will be difficult for him to stay in the Hongwen Hall."
"Why is Zhang Liulang so poor in literary talent?" Li Xuan was a little puzzled. People who can pass the Jinshi examination should not be far behind in literary talent no matter how much they do.
"No, Zhang Liulang's writing style is gorgeous, his dialogues are neat, his ideas are new, and his style is beautiful. He is also a masterpiece. He and his brother Changling were both the first choice. His brother Changling was admitted to the imperial examination in the 20th year of Zhenguan. The first among Jinshi." A mysterious smile appeared on Jiang Kai's lips as he looked at the extremely shocked people.
"The first Jinshi. There seems to be no palace examination when the late emperor was here. The first Jinshi is the number one scholar." Li Xuan was extremely surprised, but then asked: "Why was his brother already a Jinshi when he was twenty years old in Zhenguan?" , the equally famous Zhang Liulang Xianqing won the exam just four years ago?"
"Because although their literary talent is extraordinary, it is empty. At that time, Wang Shidan, the imperial examination official, reported to the late emperor, saying that his writing was flashy but little practical, and his writing was unrestrained, which is not a weapon. If you use it, your descendants will be admired and your majesty will be disturbed. Feng Ya, but Chang Ling has already been designated as Jinshi and cannot be changed. However, Chang Zong and others had no chance to win. When the later saints came to the throne, they followed the aspirations of the first emperor. Although Chang Zong visited the spring palace several times, he still could not win. Until the fourth year of Xianqing..."
Having said this, Jiang Qie quietly closed his mouth, but everyone present knew the meaning of his words and asked no more questions.
In the fourth year of Xianqing's reign, Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang's party were deposed one after another, and Changsun Wuji died on the road to exile.
Li Zhi took power at the beginning and was determined to clean up the corruption. This was the first palace examination in the Tang Dynasty, and Zhang Changzong was lucky enough to be admitted.
"So even though he is the grand-nephew of the prime minister, he is only the magistrate of Fuping County now." Li Xuan nodded, and he finally understood the reason.
When the Tang Dynasty was founded, the writing style was mostly inherited from the former Sui Dynasty, which was flashy, soft, graceful and graceful. However, prime ministers Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and others tried to get rid of the poetry style of the former Sui Dynasty, broke through the palace poetry style, carried out innovations, and at the same time modified the old style. Literati were suppressed a lot in the officialdom, and only then did the current cultural and stylistic changes gradually take place.
The most famous among them are a group of literati led by the Four Great Masters of the Early Tang Dynasty, including Yang Jiong, Wang Bo, Lu Zhaolin, and King Luo Bin.
Their poetic style moved from the style of the palace to the people of the city, from the pavilions to the deserts of the mountains and rivers, and only then became the shining pearl of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. ….
"It's not just that." Jiang Kai's eyes fell on Yang Wen, Cheng Xingmou, and Xu Qie, and he said pointedly: "Although Zhang Liulang has literary talent, the position of Jinshi is still available, but the officialdom is ups and downs. , it is not about one's own talent... Although Zhang Liulang is the nephew of the prime minister, he is a commoner. His brother Wulang Yizhi can still be an official in the family, and they need to work hard on their own. Unfortunately, his political affairs are mediocre and there is nothing outstanding. , serving as county magistrate is the end of his official career."
Although Zhang Changzong is as famous as his clan brother Zhang Changling, his clan brother was especially awarded the title of Wai Lang, Taizong's Kunshan Taoist Office, Xiangzhou Sihu, and even Beimen Compilation. However, after he became a Jinshi, he was exhausted. The clan supports him. After all, Prime Minister Zhang Xingcheng has passed away for more than 20 years.
Listening to Jiang Qie telling the secrets of the court in front, Li Xuan thought inwardly. Zhang Changzong is now forty-four years old, and his brother Zhang Yizhi is older. However, they became Empress Wu's personal favorites more than ten years later. , at that time, I was afraid that I would be around sixty.
Even though Zhang Changzong’s face is as beautiful as Jiang Qi described, and he is as well-maintained as a teenager, his true age cannot be deceived after all, so Zhang Changzong
It is not that simple for the Yi brothers to become close ministers of Queen Wu Zhao.
The winner is a prince, the loser is a bandit. The romantic ones are always beaten away by the rain.
In the end, it will never be the losers who write the history books. Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi may have special abilities, but they will eventually be beaten by wind and rain.
Li Xuan raised her eyebrows slightly, wondering if there was any room for maneuver here.
Even if Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi had some abilities, they would definitely not be on the right track, but they were definitely outstanding in being able to win the favor of Empress Wu.
Emperor Li Zhi's body could only survive for a few years at most. Once Li Zhi died of illness, Wu Zetian would soon raise the butcher's knife against the Li and Tang royal family.
Among them, the sharpest knife she has is Lai Junchen and Zhou Xing. If the Zhang brothers can turn against Lai Junchen and Zhou Xing in advance, it would be a good strategy, but it depends on how to operate.
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"Regardless of birth or luck, if a person has enough ability, he will eventually be like a man in a bag. Isn't that the case with the Left Prime Minister?"
Wu Yun summed up everything Jiang Qi said before in one sentence, then looked at the three students sitting on the left and said gently: "Now there are the young masters of the official department, the host and guest doctor of the etiquette department, and Nanchang. If the county prince and Master Shenxiu's two disciples are determined to pursue official careers, this is a great opportunity."
Yang Wen, Cheng Xingmou, and Xu Qie's eyes lit up at the same time, but Yang Wen just handed over his hand very politely, Cheng Xingmou saluted calmly and calmly, and Xu Qie, although his eyes were hot, just followed the other two and saluted respectfully.
Yang Wen has a family background, Cheng Xingmou has experience, and Xu Qie has self-confidence. All three of them are extraordinary.
Li Xuan raised her head and glanced at the shadow in the corner of the window, a faint smile rising from the corner of her mouth.
This is to show ability.
Some people were still unwilling to give up, so they resorted to tricks.
Thinking of this, Li Xuan was the first to speak: "In today's prosperous Tang Dynasty, people have their own wishes and aspirations. Why don't the three of you recite a poem about your own ambitions to express your wishes."
Wu Yun originally wanted to say something, but at this time, he did not speak again, but looked at the three of them with a smile. ….
Suddenly, Zen Master Puji, Monk Yifu, Jiang Kai, and Li Sichong who were present all looked at Yang Wen, Cheng Xingmou, and Xu Qie at the same time.
In the imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty, talent is only the foundation, family background and fame are the steps to advance. Therefore, before the spring of each year, candidates will participate in various poetry gatherings to compete for prestige. At the same time, they will also submit papers to the families of celebrities, princes, and emperors. , hoping to meet someone who appreciates me.
Talented people can become Jinshi, but unless you have amazing talents, your ranking can only depend on your reputation at the time.
If there is an astonishing talent, then it is a different matter.
"Then let's go first." Yang Wen stood up first.
Li Xuan looked at Yang Wen seriously. Although Yang Wen was not mentally strong, he was willing to leave his hometown in Hongnong and come to Chang'an to study hard. Regardless of other things, this thought was absolutely rare.
After hesitating for a moment, Yang Wen said: "I have been very talented and learned since I was a child, and I have been very ambitious throughout my life. I have been admitted to the subjects in one fell swoop, and my articles have taught me. I have passed the gold medal in the Jade Palace, and I have been bestowed with honors by you. Three hundred generations of heroes have followed me on the journey to Yingzhou." "
"Bold ambition is rare, rare." Li Xuan nodded seriously. Yang Wen, who was born in an aristocratic family, was raised in a small family and had his eyes fixed on the position of public minister.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Wen smiled calmly. With his family background, he did not need to attach too much importance to Li Xuan, the current county king.
"Please sit down!" Li Xuan nodded indifferently. Although the Hongnong Yang family has declined in recent years, the direct descendants still look down upon the minister.
Li Xuan's eyes fell on Cheng Xingmou.
Ching A thunderclap echoes from the ground, a generous husband will return with loyalty and filial piety in life and death."
"Huh!" Li Xuan let out a long breath and nodded seriously: "Young Master has a passionate literary talent. If nothing unexpected happens, this undergraduate should be called a Young Master."
Li Xuan looked at Jiang Qi who was standing aside. Jiang Qi nodded slightly, while Li Sichong was still chanting: "A generous husband will be loyal in life and death."
Return with filial piety..."
"Cheng Sheng, please sit down, Mr. Xu, how about it?" Li Xuan's eyes fell on Xu Qie.
Xu Qie has the lowest background among the three, but the fact that he can sit here shows his personal abilities. Li Xuan hopes to see some miracles.
Xu Qie stood up, with a look of longing on his face: "The book window should be cool, and the lighted night is longer; the new window has its traces removed, so it can suppress the beauty. The palace is surrounded by towering buildings, and the streets are full of splendor; the sun and moon are shining on heaven and virtue. , Shanhe Zhuang Emperor’s residence.”
Taiqing Demonic Way
