Chapter 19: A Little Trainee
Looking at this article written by Wang Pang, Renzong had to frown. The whole article was only three to five hundred words, and it was supposed to have passed Renzong's requirements. However, some words were written so awkwardly, such as this sentence. "Beside the Commoner King, he suggested that the imperial court should open a public Jiaozi Museum, where the imperial court could print banknotes of fixed denominations uniformly, and open Jiaozi shops in various places among the people to exchange copper coins, iron coins, tin coins, etc. in private circulation, so as to standardize currency, and Recyclable metal.”
Renzong thought to himself that the word "Buyi" and "open" in "Buyi" were very uncommon, and this standard was probably "standard" which gave Renzong a headache. He had never seen simplified Chinese characters before, and this was more than what Wang Pang usually copied. Try to use traditional Chinese characters as much as possible, but there are few or no characters that you have copied. Wang Yu can only write simplified Chinese, not traditional Chinese.
Take this paragraph as an example, compare it with the correct traditional Chinese: "Beside the Commoner King, it is suggested that the imperial court should open a public Jiaozi Museum, where the imperial court could print banknotes of fixed denominations uniformly, and open Jiaozi shops in various places among the people to exchange copper coins and iron coins circulating among the people. Coins and tin coins can be used to standardize currency and recycle metal." You can see the difference, no wonder Renzong frowned.
Renzong had a headache when he read the misspelled words, but when he looked at Wang Pang's handwriting, it was different from the article. This running script, which favors regular script, is what Renzong likes. Wang Pang's handwriting is smooth and flowing, and the font is smooth and neat. If you didn't read the content and just looked at the handwriting from a distance, Renzong would have already given it a high score of seven or eight points.
It is said that Wang Pang's handwriting and calligraphy are due to his interest in calligraphy. Since then, he has collected antiques and got into some calligraphy and painting. He likes to copy a few strokes when he has nothing to do. That day, Wang Pang accidentally became Wang Anshi's recovery from dementia. When he was his second son, his elder brother Yuanze went to see him and saw that he could suddenly write, which made Yuanze extremely surprised. Later, they studied together and Yuanze forced him to copy "Chunhua Pavilion Tie".[
This "Chunhua Pavilion Calligraphy" was compiled and engraved by Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty after he came to the throne. The sixth, seventh, eighth and ninety volumes of this calligraphy are the calligraphy works of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi. Wang Pang is the most Of course I like copying
Renzong liked this word but couldn't understand the article. He thought that if he sent it to the ministers, he would definitely make a joke. What's more, he was the king of a country. How could he be so knowledgeable and unable to understand what a child wrote. So he said: "Wang I can see that you have put in some effort, but some of the words are too easy to read! You can recite it here for the ministers to listen to."
Wang Pang was so smart. When he saw Renzong frowning, he thought he had made a mistake in what he just said. He also saw Renzong frowning and nodding, holding it from far or near, and he understood something in his heart. He secretly laughed at this time more than 900 years ago. How could the ancients understand today's simplified characters? Besides, some of the same characters don't agree with each other.
The young eunuch then handed the manuscript paper he had written to Wang Pang. Wang Pang recited it loudly and stood respectfully after reciting. Seeing that the ministers listened attentively, some nodded after listening. Renzong asked: "I want to grant you a title, everyone. Aiqing, what do you think of Wang Pangcai’s studies?”
Wang Anshi stood up and saluted and said: "Please forgive the dog for rushing into the court ministers. If you are not restrained enough, I will give you strict instructions."
Zhao Zongshi said: "Wang Pang is a malleable talent." He said this and thought to himself: Little child, if you are not good, I will praise you as much as I can, and I will throw you as hard as you can.
After listening to Zhao An's words, some of the ministers echoed: some are for Wang Anshi; some are for Bao Zheng's face; some are to please Renzong and Mr. Zhao; of course, there are also some who are not convinced. For example, Ouyang Xiu and his beloved disciple Su Shi Jinke There was no extra recognition or reward in high school. But I was in the minority, so I had to keep silent.
However, some people liked the pot and did not mention it. Zhao Zongshi turned to Ouyang Xiu and said: "Master Ouyang, do you think Wang Pang's future talent and learning are better than those of Su Shi, the first-level scholar of Jinke?"
When Ouyang Xiu heard that Renzong conferred the title of Wang Pang on Ouyang Xiu, and when he heard Zhao Zongshi's comparison, and then recalled that day when Bao Zheng's mansion went to a banquet, he felt uncomfortable. He said: "Even if my dynasty is awarded the first grade, it is only the seventh grade.
It takes three years for the Hanlin Academy to write or to be sent out for assessment, and it can only be conferred after the expiration of the term. Wang Pang is smart, and his beloved disciple Su Shi is wise, but Wang Pang is still young. Naturally, the emperor will not ignore the hard work of the students all over the world when he is granted the title.
"Mr. Zhao, this comparison is inappropriate."
Everyone could tell that Ouyang Xiu said that Wang Pang was a little clever and not as wise as his student Su Shi. But they didn't know whether Ouyang Xiu was saying that it was inappropriate for the Holy One to confer Wang Pang the title, or that it was inappropriate to compare Wang Pang with Su Shi.
Renzong saw that the ministers were talking about the excitement, but Sima Guang was silent. He asked: "Sima Aiqing, what do you think?"
Sima Guang stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the king is young and his mind needs to be more mature before he can be conferred. I am afraid that if he is given a great reputation now, he will not be able to control it well in the future."
Renzong nodded and said, "What Lord Sima said makes sense. What is your wish, Wang Pang?" Seeing the ministers talking about it, Wang Pang is indeed a little younger. Why not ask him, maybe I can get some more gold and silver?
If the king's demands are too high, he should just treat them as a child and be careful.
Wang Pang thought to himself, what is the use of all my gold and silver? I might leave here again one day, so I might as well be happy every day, not to mention that my mind is not really only fourteen years old.
He said: "Sir Sima Guang was famous at the age of seven, half younger than me at the moment, and he controlled it very well. The former prime minister Yan Shu was also a Jinshi given by the emperor at the age of fourteen. I know that I can't compare with these two, and the emperor can do it.
There is no need to give me a Jinshi. I will accept the seventh or eighth grade. Besides, I am still young and will have plenty of time to serve the imperial court."
Renzong secretly thought that this Wang Pian was different from ordinary children. He blocked Lord Sima in front of him, and blocked me too by citing the example of Yan Shu. He also allowed Lord Ouyang to have his say. Granting him a rank of seven or eight seemed not too much.
So he said: "The king listened to the decree"
After hearing this, Wang Pang knew that he was going to be granted a title and quickly knelt down. Renzong said: "In view of your attempt to pass the test, I will grant you the title of eighth-grade cultivator, and will also reward you with a hundred taels of silver."
Wang Pang thanked him for the decree, and he was always higher than the ninth rank. He was elated when he thought of the bright future.[
Returning to his seat at the low table, Yuan Ze gave him a thumbs up, and Zhong Zhen also smiled at him. The other young masters, who were about the same age, also raised their glasses to celebrate like a king. He himself did the same.
He was happy in his heart, but there was still one thing that prevented him from completely relaxing. At this time, he thought of Liang Yuexia, how could he tell her?
Yuan Ze urged, "Brother, eat some quickly, the ninth glass of wine has been given."
Zhong Zhen also said, "Yes, the banquet is over after the wine." Wang Pang then remembered how he had been writing so fast when others were feasting on delicacies.
Then he gave the royal wine "Deer Head Wine". At the same time, the maids and eunuchs brought water and rice, and the rice was eaten. When the king saw the porridge and pickles, he said, "I finally had a palace banquet, but I was not full."
Renzong announced the end of the banquet and walked down the hall. The ministers followed him and tasted chrysanthemums in the garden. Except for Di Qing, most of them were civil servants with first-class literary talent. They each contributed poems. The children followed the procession last, and Wang Pang was already in his heart.
Appreciating chrysanthemums, he was looking forward to finishing it soon so he could go back to find Liang Yuexia.
It takes about ten or twenty minutes to walk from Cuiwei Hall to the "Department of the Chief of Staff". The ministers' sedans and horses are all parked there. From Wang Bian's perspective, it is now the "parking lot". His position is in the entrance area.
The north corridor of Xuande Gate is near the Yintai Gate on the left. To the north of the dismounting place are the Zhongshu Province and the Privy Council in the imperial city, and to the south is the Shangshu Province. These are the daily offices of the courtiers. For Wang Pang
, which is what modern people call a parking lot. It takes more than ten or twenty minutes to walk from Cuiwei Hall to this place. Along the way, Wang Anshi told Wang Pang not to be proud in the future.
After bidding farewell to everyone at the dismounting point, Wang Pang followed Bao Zheng on his horse and returned to Kaifeng Mansion. He walked out of Xuandemen and walked on the spacious imperial street. The refreshing autumn breeze blew on his face, and he had just a few glasses of imperial wine. He couldn't help but feel in his heart, remembering that this street leads to the imperial palace.
On the broad road, I remembered the scene in "The Female Consort": "I have also been to the Qionglin Banquet, and I have also beaten horses in front of the street. Everyone praised me for my appearance. It turns out that I am covered with a gauze hat." I thought except for the last sentence
That’s not very appropriate. When will we also be the prince-consort?
As soon as Bao Zheng entered the house, he asked the master and the old housekeeper who came up to him what was going on in the house while he was away. The old housekeeper replied about internal affairs, and the master reported: "The right wing office sent a person who committed the theft, and all the stolen goods were recovered.
Only if the amount is huge and involves the family property of the imperial ministers, we will temporarily detain it in the Western Prison. Please ask Mr. Bao to review it again."
Bao Zheng said, "Nanya is promoted to the hall." Then he looked at Wang Pang and said, "Since you have taken office, you can listen to the case in court." Wang Pang heard what Bao Zheng said and followed Bao Zheng towards the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion.
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Since entering Kaifeng Mansion, Wang Bian also knew a little about the affairs of Kaifeng Mansion. He knew that this Xianggong Office was roughly equivalent to the current police station, and that the Western Prison was to the west of Kaifeng Mansion, which was equivalent to the current detention center. Suspects could be detained here for the longest time.
After more than 40 days, once the sentence is passed, except for the death row prisoners who will be held here for a few days, waiting for the emperor's approval, the other prisoners will generally be sent away immediately to serve their sentences.
Wang Pang followed Bao Zheng to the lobby. Two shifts of Yamen servants were standing waiting for the Lord to ascend to the hall. After Bao Zheng sat down to sit down in the hall, his face was as heavy as water. Behind him stood two guards, Li Gui and Lou Qing; Master and Wang Pang stood there.
On both sides of the lobby, the main hall of Kaifeng Mansion hangs a plaque with the words "Qing Government, Integrity and Ming", and the "Quiet" and "Avoid" tiger head plaques are listed on both sides of the public case. The "dragon head", "tiger head" and "dog head" are placed in front of the lobby.
It scares people.
The master handed the case file and a package to Mr. Bao for writing. Bao Zheng opened the case file and looked at it, his brows tightened. After reading the case file, he looked at the package, then at the package and then at the case file. He read it two or three times, secretly
Thinking that something was wrong, this would be a major case involving the safety of the imperial court. However, he still sat down and ordered a government official to bring a token to check the prisoners in the prison.
He also called Wang Pang to come closer and asked him to look at the case files and other items. Wang Pang took the case files and it was clearly written on it: "Report: Privy Councilor Di Qing's housekeeper has caught a thief. After examination by the right chamber official, all the thieves were found.
He has confessed, and since the amount of property involved in the theft is significant, it has been specially transferred to Kaifeng Prefecture for processing." Below is the seal of the prefect.
Seeing that it was something lost in Di Qing's house, Wang Pang hurriedly compared the items in the package with the list of stolen items attached to the thief's confession.
The gold, silver, jewelry, jade, and jade were listed in detail, and the part noted at the back had been stolen. There was also a yellow robe that was still there. At the end of the list, it was also written that a Songwen sword. It was noted that it had been sold stolen. Wang Pang suddenly had an ominous premonition.
Chapter completed!