Chapter 1: Let's Fake First
The reason why Zhao Bing was willing to go was because of these selected prodigy, which might really have super talent. For example, Yan Shu, who was seven-year-old capable of writing, was awarded the same Jinshi as a prodigy when he was fourteen because of the recommendation of Prime Minister Zhang Zhibai. He was later appointed as a Jinshi in the Secretariat. Later, he was promoted to Taichang Temple Fenglilang, Guanglu Temple Chief, etc., and became the prince's servant.
After Renzong ascended the throne, Yan Shu was promoted to the Minister of Rites, Zhishen Yuan, and was promoted to the Deputy Envoy of Privy Council. In the second year of Qingli, Yan Shu was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat and the Privy Councilor, and was appointed as the Prime Minister, and was in charge of military and political power. Yan Shu was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and was able to recommend talents and was known as the virtuous prime minister. Wang Anshi, Fan Zhongyan, and Ouyang Xiu were all from his subordinates, and he also trained many talents who would later become prime ministers, such as Han Qi, son-in-law Fu Bi.
It is worth it if you meet such a talent, and these prodigy are not allowed to go to the Beijing Palace Examination at random, but have rules and procedures. The Boys' Choice in the Song Dynasty, also known as Boys' Choice, Boys' Choice, Boys' Choice, Boys' Choice, Boys' Choice, Boys' Choice, is very similar to today's Youth Class Selection Examination. Who are qualified to participate in the Song Dynasty's Prodigy? Children under the age of twelve who can recite scriptures and write poems can register with the state and government and get the opportunity to personally evaluate the palace examination.
What are the benefits of being a boy named? There are many benefits. During the Taizong period, those who passed the boy named can obtain the title of Jinshi. What does it mean? This means that they have already passed the imperial examination. Although this is only equivalent to a low-level Jinshi in the "Wenju", they have the qualifications to be an official. Zhenzong did not hide his importance to "Boy Zishi". Not only did he give the boy named the boy of the imperial examination, but he also paid the salary of being an official. This was a precedent: in the second year of Xianping, the twelve-year-old Shao Huan was appointed as the official of the Secretariat and began to receive the salary of the ninth-rank Beijing official.
Giving qualifications to be an official and salary to Beijing officials is not enough. Some people even have a father who is more expensive because of the boy's son. What's wrong? In the eighth year of Dazhong Xiangfu, Zhenzong, Cai Boyi, who was only four years old, passed the boy's son and was also awarded the title of Secretariat. His father participated in many imperial examinations, but failed. When Zhenzong saw it, he said, "I raised such a good son as Cai Boyi, and his education was very successful." So he called Cai Boyi's father for the interview, and finally gave him an official as a proofreader. Although this official is lower than that of the secretary's son, he also has a salary. It's true that his father was benefiting from the son of a prodigy.
Although Zhao Bing agreed to interview the prodigy and believed that talented gods existed, he still stubbornly believed that genetic genes, family atmosphere and good education were the foundation for the emergence of prodigy.
For example, Cai Wenji, who was a young boy, had to mention her father Cai Yong. At that time, he was a great figure known to all women and children. He was often praised by later generations as a great calligrapher and once proofread the "Six Classics". His calligraphy was known as "the bones are so strong, and it is as refreshing as if it is divine power", and became an idol-level figure at that time. In addition, Cai Yong and Cao Cao were also close friends, which made the subsequent "Wen Ji Returns to the Han Dynasty" reasonable.
Therefore, Cai Wenji was born in such a family. Her home was the cultural salon of that era and the high-end library of that era. She has been influenced by these literati and scholars since childhood. Therefore, at this point, we have reason to believe that Cai Wenji showed extraordinary wisdom and talent when she was young, which almost became a necessity. The so-called "those who are close to red are red, and those who are close to ink are black" is this truth.
Besides, even if Gan Luo was born in a family of officials and his genetic genes were very good, if he did not receive a very good education and had extraordinary intelligence, no matter how good the opportunity or the good background, it would be difficult for him to become prime minister at the age of twelve, take over the position of grandpa, and take charge of what grandpa should do, right?
You should know that there are too many playboys born in a family of officials in history. Their ancestors have good backgrounds and good genes are also good enough. However, those guys not only did not contribute to the country and society, but instead became borers that harm the country and society. Zhao Bing can take it for granted that the root of their failure can be traced back to failed family education.
Through the many "child prodigy" in the classics and the experiences of previous lives, Zhao Bing clearly realized that there are indeed talented people in the world, but most so-called "child prodigy" receive education and training earlier than other children, and continue to perform under the careful arrangement of parents and "good-minded people", spread to attract attention, and people have the illusion of "god" about them. Therefore, it can be seen that the "child prodigy" of the ancients seemed to be respect for intelligence on the surface, but in fact it was worship and pursuit of success and fame and fortune.
Zhao Bing's ancestors had different preferences for child prodigy. The boy's examination was also abolished and repaid, and the treatment was also increased and decreased, and the admission rate was also different. However, the ups and downs and downs and intermittent child prodigy selection plan. But parents all know that "becoming famous as early as possible." What if an emperor wants to be a boy's examination on a whim, so in order for the children to bypass the intense imperial examination, they wanted to train their children to become child prodigy when they were young. And this time he agreed to the interview, which was considered as their bet on the treasure...
Zhao Bing came to Wende Hall and everyone went to worship. He felt numb for a while when he saw it. The main hall was a little small, saying that it was interviewing more than 100 prodigy, but local officials and parents were accompanying him. What he saw above was full of heads. Besides, so many people were crowded together in hot weather, wouldn’t it be a heatstroke? He ordered the corridor outside the hall to move, which was relatively spacious and cool.
Everyone was re-arranged, and Zhao Bing moved his seat outside the hall, but did not sit there. Instead, he walked towards the queue and stopped in front of an older child, "Your Majesty, this life is Zhang Lin in Jiangling, at the age of thirteen!" The accompanying official hurriedly said.
"Oh, Zhang Lin!" Zhao Bing nodded and said, "What is your zodiac sign?"
"Your Majesty, the people born in the Year of the Rooster!" Zhang Lin replied immediately.
"Well, take it out!" Zhao Bing nodded and turned his face to Xu Hong beside him.
"Your Majesty, the child is a pig, he remembers it wrong!" The parents next to him were indeed anxious and explained hurriedly.
"Your Majesty..." The officials next to him also realized something, but Xu Hong ordered the guards to drag the three of them out without saying a word.
"What's your name!" Zhao Bing took two steps forward, pointed at a child and asked with a smile.
"Your Majesty, Qin Huan, Yangzhou, is fourteen years old, born in the year of the dog!" The official next to him was smart and immediately answered for him.
"Your Majesty doesn't ask, you are not allowed to speak nonsense!" Xu Hong frowned and warned him.
"Yes...yes!" The official stepped aside with awkwardly, but his expression was very nervous.
"You are the most precious thing this year?" Zhao Bing stopped asking the child, but instead asked his father.
"The grass people wasted thirty-two years, and this is the eldest son!" the man replied with a bow.
"Oh, it's difficult for children to be born, not easy!" Zhao Bing nodded and said casually.
"No, no, Cao Min married sixteen years ago, and he would have this child the next year!" He was questioned about his ability as a man, and he explained immediately.
"Take it out!" Without Zhao Bing's words, Xu Hong waved his hand and guards forward and dragged the group of people out.
"You..." Zhao Bing pointed casually.
"Your Majesty, please spare me!"
"Your Majesty, please spare me!"
"Your Majesty, please spare me!" I was so happy that I knelt down several times.
"Your Majesty, I am dereliction of duty, so please punish me!" Gao Yingsong, the right minister of the Secretariat who accompanied him, immediately bowed and apologized.
"I will take my back at this moment. If I find out, I will punish you severely!" Zhao Bing ignored it and said coldly.
He had long known that in the face of interests, there would definitely be people who would commit fame and fortune. According to regulations, children who test the Boys' Crazy Prodigy had age limits and were allowed to take the test. Those who were recommended must have certain qualities. If the children who exceeded the age limit and whose talent was ordinary were included in the test, the "Tao Zheng" would be punished nervously.
After entering the Song Dynasty, the age of the Boys was also relaxed to twelve years old. This time it was obviously relaxed, but many parents lied about their age when their children were over the age. In ancient times, there was no ID card, so it was obviously easier to fake age. In addition, the prefectures and counties had not strictly reviewed their political achievements, so it was difficult to avoid it. When the Central Secretariat review was reviewed, they could only ask routinely and could not tell the authenticity, so some people took risks.
However, no one expected to meet an emperor who did not follow the norm. The questions asked were caught off guard and suddenly revealed. With the examples ahead, others did not know what else the emperor would do. People with ghosts in their hearts did not know that they were cheating. In panic, they all thought that the emperor pointed at himself, but in the end they did not tell themselves.
With all the tricks and scares, several more people knelt down and apologized. Zhao Bing ordered everyone to be taken out for detention and then punished. As for whether there were any remaining people, he felt that there must be some fish that missed the net, but at this moment his tricks had been used up and they were ready. If they asked again, they would not work. Moreover, he did not have so much effort to waste on these people, and then someone would investigate again.
When Zhao Bing sat down again, he felt unhappy. He had tricked himself up. The people in the corridor saw so many people being dragged down by vicious soldiers. They didn't know how to live or die. They were so scared that they were silent. The timid ones were already trembling. Gao Yingsong, as the host, felt shameless. This was really a shameless person. He looked at the emperor with a drooping face and dared not speak out.
Chapter completed!