The daily life of the crown prince of the Song Dynasty

In the evening there was a feast of deer singing, so Zhao Yang did not stay in Kunning Palace for dinner.

At the end of the Shen Dynasty, 25 students who passed the Jinshi examination wore Jinshi uniforms and entered the palace to participate in the Luming Banquet held by the Ministry of Rites.

The horse-crossing parade during the day is one of the most beautiful moments in the life of Jinshi, so the Luming Banquet is also the most beautiful time for them.

Led by the servants, Wang Pangpang and his 25 students came to the banquet hall.

The Luming Banquet is not held in Zichen Palace.Banquets like Luming Banquet are not eligible to be held in Zichen Palace.The banquets held by Zichen Palace are all at the national level, or used for sacrifices.

The topic is far away, let's get down to business.The Luming Banquet is held in the Ministry of Rites.The Ministry of Rites also has a special place for banquets.

The students were arranged and seated one by one according to their ranks in the Jinshi examination.

Before the Luming Banquet started, and before the ministers came, Jinshi congratulated and exchanged greetings with each other.

Wang Pangpang, as this year's No. [-] Scholar, and as the accompanying student of His Royal Highness, there are many people who want to curry favor with him.

Although Wang Pangpang is impatient to deal with this kind of thing, but as the companion of His Highness the Prince, he has long known that this situation will happen.He smiled politely and spoke to them very politely.

Except for Wang Pangpang, several of the remaining 24 Jinshi were malleable talents, and Sun Minghe was Zhao Yang's favorite among them.

Sun Minghe is the husband-in-law chosen by Zhao Yang for Gao Taotao, and he is also the talent he likes.

Although Sun Minghe's views are not as good as Wang Pangpang's on the policy of the township examination, general examination, and palace examination, he can understand it clearly.Judging from the content of his answers, he is also a pragmatic person.Perhaps because he was born in a poor family and understands the hardships of ordinary people at the bottom, he was able to write articles that echoed the sentiments of the people.

Wang Pangpang heard Zhao Yang talk about Sun Minghe, and Zhao Yang also asked him to get closer to Sun Minghe.

Sun Minghe was embarrassed to talk to Wang Pangpang at first, but when he heard them discussing the topic of the imperial examination again, he couldn't help but come closer and listen.

Wang Pangpang's policy theory is very well written, which makes other students very convinced.Before, some students questioned that Wang Pangpang passed the examination of Xie Yuan and Hui Yuan because he was the accompanist of His Royal Highness, but after seeing Wang Pangpang's examination paper, their doubts disappeared.

Sun Minghe had read Wang Pangpang's examination papers, and he appreciated and admired Wang Pangpang's theory very much.He really wanted to discuss policy theory articles with Wang Pangpang.

Hearing other people discussing articles with Wang Pangpang, he didn't hold back and stepped forward, and started discussing with Wang Pangpang.

Seeing that it was him, Wang Pangpang started talking to him.In fact, Wang Pangpang has also read the articles written by Sun Minghe. Although the literary talent is not too outstanding, the angle of view of the problem is very accurate.The articles written are also very pragmatic.

After chatting for a while, I found that Sun Minghe shared many of his views.Now it's speculative, and the two couldn't help chatting for a while.Of course, others did not give up and joined their conversation from time to time.

Wang Pangpang asked Sun Minghe what his plans were next.Although Sun Minghe didn't get into the top three of the first list, he was in the top ten.According to the rules of the imperial court, he, like Wang Pangpang, will serve in the Imperial Academy.

The fifteen Jinshi in the second list are not qualified to serve in the Hanlin Academy. They are to be sent to other places to serve.

Sun Minghe said that he wanted to work in other places.If possible, he would like to return to his hometown to serve.

Although Bianjing City is prosperous and colorful, staying in Bianjing City can't learn much.However, if you go to work in other places, you can learn a lot and really benefit the common people.

Wang Pangpang understood Sun Minghe's idea of ​​wanting to work in other places, but he still persuaded Sun Minghe to stay in Bianjing first and work in the Imperial Academy.

There are many books in the Hanlin Academy.In fact, the Imperial Academy is the National Library.Like champions, they were assigned to serve in the Hanlin Academy at the beginning, and the term lasted for three years.On the one hand, it is to let them read more books and learn more in the Imperial Academy, and on the other hand, it is to temper their patience.

Wang Pangpang felt that before going to work in other places, he should at least read more books, so that it would be useful when he went to other places in the future.Furthermore, the officials of the Hanlin Academy are all talented people, and they can learn from them if they work with them.

Sun Minghe felt that Wang Pangpang's suggestion was very good, so he decided to listen to him and serve in the Imperial Academy for three years before going to work in other places.

"Brother Wang, please give me more advice in the future." Just chatting with Wang Pangpang for a while, Sun Minghe knew that Wang Pangpang was very knowledgeable, so he couldn't help but want to chat with him more.Also, he also wanted to ask Wang Pangpang for advice on articles.

"Brother Sun, I'm afraid I will disappoint you. I will not serve in the Imperial Academy."

When Sun Minghe heard this, he couldn't help being surprised: "Why is this? Is Brother Wang going to work in another place?"

"It can be said to go to other places, but it is not to take a job, but to go to other places with the crown prince." After the Mid-Autumn Festival, he will go to the north with the crown prince.

"Following the Crown Prince to other places, is the Crown Prince going to study abroad?" Sun Minghe's first reaction was this.

"That's not true." Wang Pangpang thought for a while, thinking that Sun Minghe should know about His Royal Highness's plan to lead troops to recover Xixia tomorrow, so he didn't hide it from Sun Minghe, and said, "I will go to the north with the Crown Prince."

"Go to the northern border?" Sun Minghe looked surprised, "What is the crown prince doing in the northern border? Is it to inspect the people's sentiments?"

Wang Pangpang did not answer this question.

"Tomorrow you'll find out."

When Sun Minghe heard this, a puzzled look appeared on his face.Just when he was about to say something more, Minister of Rites walked in.

The newly promoted Jinshi quickly stood up, and then saluted to the Minister of Rites together.

The Minister of Rites asked them to stand up very politely, then congratulated them for being a Jinshi, and said some words of encouragement to them.

The 25 Jinshi were enthused by the words of the Minister of Rites, and each of them looked excited, wishing to immediately lay down the ground for the imperial court.

After the Minister of Rites finished speaking, he announced the start of the Luming Banquet.

Wang Anshi, Bao Zheng, and Han Qi walked in.

The three of them are distinguished guests who accompany the Jinshi tonight.

As for the other ministers, they were originally kneeling at the gate of the palace.Later, he was "invited" to leave by the Imperial Guards.

Tonight is the Luming Banquet, and the protagonists are the newly promoted Scholars.This group of ministers knelt at the gate of the palace, and were seen by the newly promoted Jinshi, what did they look like.

All the ministers kneeling at Funing Palace and the gate of the palace had their knees and legs numb.Some even got injured on their knees and walked with a limp. It was really inappropriate to attend the Luming Banquet.Therefore, it became Wang Anshi and Bao Zheng to be the three companions.

After Wang Anshi and the others arrived, they also delivered a speech.In fact, it is also an incentive for newly promoted Jinshi.

Wang Pangpang rolled his eyes rebelliously while listening to his father's high-sounding words.

Wang Anshi gave Wang Pangpang a hard look, warning him to be more honest.

After Han Qi and the three of them finished speaking, Zhao Yang came over.

The newly promoted Jinshi were very excited to see His Royal Highness come down.Of course, they did not forget to salute.

After the ceremony, Zhao Yang asked them to sit down, and then he raised his glass to toast the newly promoted Jinshi, congratulating them on being admitted as Jinshi.

Zhao Yang drank three glasses of wine with the newly promoted Jinshi first, and then the Luming Banquet officially began.

There were musicians playing music and dancers dancing, and the atmosphere instantly became lively and festive.

Wang Pangpang, as the number one scholar, naturally took the lead in toasting Zhao Yang.

In front of everyone, Zhao Yang praised Wang Pangpang fiercely, saying that he had entrusted Wang Pangpang with the blessing of six yuan and the first place, and would leave a rich mark in the history of imperial examinations.

After Wang Pangpang finishes his toast, the next step is No. 4, Tanhua, No.[-]...

When it was Sun Minghe's turn, Zhao Yang also praised him.He also deliberately asked him if he was married.

Sun Minghe blushed and said that he was not married nor engaged.

Zhao Yang said with a smile: "Since you are not engaged, do you mind if I tell you about a marriage?"

Sun Minghe was stunned, he didn't expect His Royal Highness to give him a marriage.

The other students looked at Sun Minghe with envy and hatred, wondering why His Highness the Crown Prince gave him a marriage.

Sun Minghe was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses, and then quickly thanked him.

"Thank you His Royal Highness for the marriage."

"I have a cousin who is as old as you. She is the daughter of the Gao family and her name is Gao Taotao."

Sun Minghe was stunned again, because he knew Gao Taotao that Zhao Yang was talking about.I met and chatted with Sun Academy before.However, Gao Taotao was wearing men's clothes at that time.He thought Gao Taotao was a man, but he didn't expect it to be a woman.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness." Sun Minghe had a good impression of Gao Taotao, and he was willing to marry Gao Taotao.

"The eighth day of February next year is a good day. You should get married on this day." Unfortunately, he might not be in Bianjing at that time, and he might not be able to come back.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

The other Jinshi were heartbroken.It is clear that Wang Pangpang won the first prize in the examination, and His Royal Highness did not give Wang Pangpang a marriage, but gave Sun Minghe a marriage. What good is Sun Minghe?

Zhao Yang didn't intend to intervene in Wang Pangpang's marriage.He let Wang Pangpang decide for himself, and after Wang Pangpang made a choice, he would give them a marriage.

After marrying Sun Minghe, Zhao Yang asked the newly promoted scholars what they thought of Xixia and Liao.

The newly promoted Jinshi have more backbone than civil servants, and they all think Xixia and Liao are wolves.Although Da Song signed a contract with them, they believed that Xixia and Liao would violate the contract sooner or later, and then go south to attack Da Song.

They also said that they must beware of Xixia and Liao, and they should not be allowed to take advantage of it.

Zhao Yang was very satisfied and pleased with the answers of the newly promoted Jinshi.It seems that young people are still very passionate, not as cowardly as civil servants.

After chatting with the newly promoted Jinshi for a while, Zhao Yang left.If he stays at the Luming Banquet all the time, Jinshi will not let him go.

Wang Anshi and the others left with Zhao Yang.

"Uncle Wang, after I leave during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the court will depend on you."

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will never let other people hold you back."

Bao Zheng and Han Qi also reassured Zhao Yang.

"Uncle Wang, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Pangpang will leave with me. During this period of time, your family will get together well." Zhao Yang said seriously, "Don't worry, I will bring Pangpang back safely."

"I trust Your Highness."

Zhao Yang didn't say anything more, and took Yuan Song back to the East Palace.

Wang Anshi was not in a hurry to go home, but waited for Wang Pangpang in the Imperial Academy.

At the beginning of the Xu Dynasty, the Luming Banquet ended, and the newly promoted Jinshi left the palace one after another.

Wang Anshi took Wang Pangpang back home together.

Wang Pangpang drank a lot of wine, but he was not drunk.Before he entered the palace to attend the Luming Banquet, he drank the anti-alcoholic medicine.

The next day, the news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wanted to personally conquer Xixia spread in Bianjing City.