Chapter 104: The younger brother of the Number One Scholar, the younger husband, the younger official... (first update)
Author: sunny
Chapter 104: The younger brother of the Number One Scholar, the younger husband, the younger official... (first update)
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 he, Gao Zhang, was thick-skinned, he felt a little stressed at the moment.
When the officials asked each other like this, it was obvious that they wanted to give Gao Zhang a nickname.
As far as the Song Dynasty was concerned, it seemed that no previous emperor had ever done this.
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 won the first prize before reaching the age of dancing a spoon."
"Therefore, I give you the nickname Guizhang."
"Regulations? Minister..." Gao Zhang looked at the official of the Song Dynasty with a confused expression. What kind of shameless operation was this?
High regulations? I still have high standards.
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 the jade ritual vessel Guizhang, and this word could also be used to describe a noble character or an outstanding talent.
It was naturally impossible for Gao Zhang not to show respect 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 a disciple of the emperor.
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 official family of the Song Dynasty, who had been chatting with Gao Zhang happily, come to their senses.
"Well, Wu Qing's family's words are right. Today, we, the Great Song Dynasty, have acquired Xiao Gao Aiqing, who is so talented and beautiful. 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 their eyelids twitched.
You must know that the number one scholar riding on horseback 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 to Qizhao and call him to favor him.
This means that the seven Jinwu Guards were ordered to clear the way for the Number One Scholar, so that all people in the world would know the appreciation and care that the Song Dynasty officials had for the Number One Scholar.
But now, the fatuous 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 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 imperial 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.
The official family treated him with such honor, presumably this young top scholar would 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 the age of eleven, I am afraid that even the pretty widow next door would not take a curious look at her, and she is too busy chasing chickens and chasing dogs.
"In the future, the number of saints will not decrease, 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 biological 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 mention 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 is 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 felt as if he felt a loud noise as huge as a stormy sea rushing towards him.
After passing the dark doorway, the horse finally arrived at the gate of the palace.
The originally noisy sound wave stagnated slightly, and then came the cheers that were far louder than the previous noise. The sound shook ten miles away 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 that Wenquxing has come 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 am so beautiful that the number one scholar in the imperial examination 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.
The prodigy who was still a child was really shocked. 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 very enthusiastic, one after another 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, Xiao Langjun, Xiao Guanren.
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.