There is no need to ask the county monarch for approval.
After listening to Seventeenth Mother's words, Zhang Yue sobered up three points more and asked: "The fish is dressed like a fish, the husband is honored and the wife is honored. Isn't this what you and I want? How can I say no to you?"
According to the rules of the Song Dynasty, the wife of a fifth-rank official or above was granted a title by her mother.
Later it was expanded to include promotion to court officials.
When Renzong was in the southern suburbs for the last time, Zhang Yue had not yet been promoted to a court official, so he was not granted a title.
As for the southern suburbs of the Yingzong Dynasty, Zhang Yue was just qualified, but unfortunately he was dismissed from office.
When Zhang Yue went to the southern suburbs for the first time today, it was when Zhang Yue applied for a title for his wife. He thought that at the age of twenty-four, he would be granted the title of county king, and that the seventeenth mother would be granted the title of county king at the same age as him. What an honor it would be.
Seventeen Niang said: "Yu Xuan Xiangfu, who wouldn't want to do this, but your husband will be treated as a young man. How many people in the court are jealous of you? If you ask for a title from the official for me again in the southern suburbs, how many people will be there?"
The woman is jealous of me. Look at how many people our husband and wife are jealous of. This is not a beautiful thing."
"So I think the officials can just give it to my father and mother first. As for me, I might as well wait until the next time in the southern suburbs."
Zhang Yue broke out in a cold sweat when he heard what Seventeenth Mother said. Yes, it is not a good thing to be promoted too quickly at such a young age.
My wife also uses this method to remind herself that at this time, she needs to be more cautious in her career.
Being in the limelight in officialdom is never a good thing.
But this is too unfair to my wife.
Zhang Yue said: "But the other wives to be made are all county princes. If I don't do it, wouldn't it be..."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "Officer, you are young. If you don't do it, others will only praise you for being humble and resigning. Besides, your treatment is based on the official's intention, so you cannot resign. If you resign, it means that the official has no sense."
It is difficult for people to be wise enough to do the job. But I must not refuse to grant the title of County Lord, otherwise others will say that we have no self-awareness."
Zhang Yue said: "That's the truth. It's just that you feel so wronged, madam."
Seventeen Niang sat next to Zhang Yue and said, "Isn't it true that officials have just said that a husband is valued and his wife is honored? As long as the officials in my family are honored with the title of official in the future, even if I am still not the county king, who in the world can look down on me?"
Zhang Yue looked at Qi Niang and said, "Madam, tell me why life is so unsatisfactory."
"I am a newlywed, and I want you to be a wife and a noble husband. You also know that I come from a poor family. When you and I were engaged, you were often gossiped by the women in Bianjing. Now that I am a noble person,
In the bottom of my heart, I just hope that you can take this breath, so I just asked you like this, which actually relieves the depression in my heart."
When a person is young, he is looked down upon and looked down upon by others. This unpleasant memory can last a lifetime.
It’s not that you can’t let go in the future, but the most direct way to let go is if you succeed.
The Seventeenth Mother couldn't help laughing after hearing this, and looked at Zhang Yue frequently.
"What? Is the lady trying to say that I, the official, am actually hiding my secrets? We have been married for so many years, and we still remember the things that have happened for so long."
Seventeenth Mother shook her head and said: "I want to say, this is my official."
"If you fail the test, I don't know if I will still decide to marry you. Although I understand that the official is not happy for me to say this, I will tell you directly because I am your wife and husband and wife must be honest."
"In the same way, officials don't need to be a saint in front of me."
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "Thank you madam for your explanation, but I still can't let go of being alone."
"Is it Uncle Zhang?" Seventeen Niang guessed.
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "I have worked hard to study since I was a child, and I have never been looked down upon by him, but he still says no to me for what he did back then."
"In the future, I want to hear those words myself when he really looks up to me."
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In this way, Zhang Yue, wearing a scarlet robe, a silver bag, long leather boots, and holding a wat tablet, entered the palace from the Donghua Gate to express his gratitude.
Many people have already heard the news about Zhang Yue's visit to Zhi. Along the way, all the officials who met Zhang Yue bowed their hands and congratulated him.
He was the number one scholar at the age of seventeen, and he was ready to become an official at the age of twenty-four. It is really enviable for him to be an important minister at such an age.
Everyone was even more amazed when they saw Zhang Yue's attire. It turned out that when officials entered the palace, most of them wore shoes and wide robes with big sleeves. This was the orthodox attire of the Han family.
However, Zhang Yue's attire is refreshing. The long boots almost reach his knees, which is completely different from the shoes that only reach his ankles.
As for the scarlet robe on Zhang Yue, the long sleeves are obviously narrowed.
The narrow sleeves and long boots are completely the style of a barbarian.
But I have to say that it looks really good-looking when worn on Zhang Yue, and Zhang Yue, who became an important minister at the age of twenty-four, is even more heroic.
After Zhang Yue passed by, many officials commented. Most of the officials who saw Zhang Yue's attire felt that he looked like a young man in the making, but some felt that Zhang Yue should not be like this.
However, there were no strict restrictions on the clothes of officials in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, and even the censor could not say anything about Zhang Yue's dress.
Zhang Yue first went to Hemen to get the book. The Hemen officials were so surprised when they saw Zhang Yue's attire that they almost dislocated their jaws. But it must be said that Zhang Yue's attire did indeed look unparalleled. It stood out from the others.
The officials who passed through the door all looked gloomy.
After Zhang Yue took the made book, he went straight to the steps of Chongzheng Hall. Zhang Yue went up the steps and placed the made book on the steps, and then performed a worship dance towards Chongzheng Hall.
The official family is not in the Chongzheng Hall at the moment, but according to the rules passed down from the Tang Dynasty, officials above the prime minister should go to the cage to express their gratitude after paying their respects.
To express gratitude to the cage gate means that you don’t have to see the emperor and bow to the palace.
After the deputy envoys of the Third Division and above perform obeisance to their officials, they can go up the steps to do the obeisance. As for the officials below the Third Division, they do not need to dance to do the obeisance at the bottom of the steps.
After Zhang Yue paid homage to the Chongzheng Hall, he was led by the chamberlain to the official's side hall.
After Zhang Yue got the permission, he went inside and saw Zeng Gongliang and Wang Anshi sitting in the hall discussing the doctrine with the officials.
As for Zeng Gongliang, Wang Anshi couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Zhang Yue wearing narrow-sleeved boots.
The most surprising thing was the officials.
After the monarch and his ministers saw the ceremony, the officials asked Zhang Yue: "Why is Zhang Qing dressed like this?"
Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, since the Northern Qi Dynasty, people have been wearing Hu clothes. The narrow sleeves are convenient for riding and shooting, and the long boots are convenient for crossing the grass."
"I once went out on business. It had just rained. When I passed by the grassland, my clothes and pants were all wet. However, several people in my company who were dressed in Hufu were not wet at all."
"Your Majesty wants to be a promising king. I can't help but think of the old days when King Wuling of Zhao taught the people how to ride and shoot in Hu clothes. He imitated the Hu people to wear short clothes with narrow sleeves and leather boots with hooks."
"If your Majesty wants to be a promising king, and if you want to enrich the country and strengthen the army, you must first change the customs. You should know that trends and customs change, and etiquette goes with changes. This is the principle of a saint."
"I have received your majesty's favor and have to pay homage to you. Today I come to pay homage to your majesty all dressed up to show my determination to follow your majesty!"
But after hearing Zhang Yue's words, Zeng Gongliang and Wang Anshi who were standing aside were moved.
As for the high-ranking officials, they couldn't help but burst into tears after hearing Zhang Yue's words!
