Guisi (fourth day) of the first month of the first year of Yuanyou.

The Tongjian Division introduced the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and gave advice on how to hand over the affairs to the son in Beijing. Zhang Hengbi, the seal envoy of the Song and Liao Dynasty Handovers, met in the Chui Gong Hall.

Other newly appointed officials will be seen outside the Chui Gong Hall one after another.

This is a ceremonial procedure.

Whether outside the palace or in the palace, the ministers bowed twice and shouted: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, may your Majesty the Emperor be blessed!"

Even if it's over.

Even if it is still the New Year, the most I can do is say a few more greetings: "Yuan Zhengling, the ministers are waiting to wish you a thousand years of life!"

It has been like this for the past few months.

Therefore, the people from Tongjiansi were about to take Zhang Heng away after congratulating him.

Zhao Xu suddenly said at this moment: "Zhang Qing, stay!"

Zhang Heng was stunned for a moment.

He confirmed that he had never seen this young master in any way!

Even during festivals and palace banquets, I never saw him from a distance from the crowd.

Because when His Majesty was born, he was already a local official.

After that, except for returning to Beijing to report on his work, he rarely stayed in the capital.

In fact, it was not until the late emperor passed away and his petition was sent to Zhending that he found out that the one who ascended the throne was the late emperor's eldest son and the emperor's sixth son, the Prince of Yan'an County.

Before that, he only knew that the late emperor had a son, and one of them was granted the title of Prince of Yan'an County.

But where does it rank? How old is it this year? I have no idea.

Subsequently, along with various rumors, the legend spread from Bianjing City to Zhending Prefecture.

Especially the comments from Zhang Xian Mingsu's tribe made him realize - Oh, the country has a young master who seems to be very smart?

Then it was Su Shi's letter that gave him a clear understanding of the newly enthroned young master.

But now, it was left by the emperor himself in a ceremonial audience.

Zhang Heng was immediately flattered, but also a little scared.

He quickly held the fluorine in his hands and said, "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?"

"Please raise your head!"

Zhang Heng slowly raised his head.

As a result, Zhao Xu was able to clearly see the appearance of this minister whom he had never seen before in his previous life.

Zhang Heng, who is fifty-one years old this year, shows no signs of aging at all. He has the same beard as Su Shi, but it is thicker.

The figure is taller than Zhang Dun.

He has a majestic face with a Chinese character and a round belly. You can tell at a glance that his living conditions are very good.

"Good!" Zhao Xu stroked his palms, then turned around with excitement and said to the two palaces in the curtain: "Mother, Queen, today I finally met the number one scholar in Jiayou's second year!"

Both palaces smiled and nodded.

The second year of Jiayou is recognized by the world as the great year for the imperial examination.

The success rate of those first-ranked scholars is enough to be immortalized in history.

Not only in modern times, even today, the legendary color of this Jinshi list has almost become a myth!

Zhang Heng was the one who had the last laugh among many competitors.

He stepped on more than a dozen later prime ministers, three of the eight great families of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and powerful generals including Wang Shao.

Zhang Heng naturally has his own strengths.

Not only poems and articles, but also methods of governing politics.

It is a pity that Zhao Xu had no chance to meet Zhang Heng in his previous life.

He didn't know Zhang Heng's abilities either.

It wasn't until he was in modern times and read history books that he realized that Zhang Heng was as talented as Zhang Dun!

It may even be better in terms of internal affairs!

Therefore, when Zhao Xu became full-fledged, he began to operate.

Through Han Jiang, he transferred back the minister he had missed in his previous life.

Zhang Heng heard the words of the junior official and quickly bowed again: "I was just lucky enough to be favored by the Ren Temple and was selected as the number one scholar..."

"Among the colleagues in the same department in Jiayou's second year, those who are more talented and moral than the ministers have the ability to carry a lot of money..."

This is what he is saying.

Even back then, when he was selected as the top pick, he was in a daze and couldn't believe it - I was actually ranked above so many talented people?

This made him very uneasy.

Zhao Xu smiled: "There is no need to be humble if you love me!"

"To be honest with you, I have transferred you back to the capital this time because I requested the benevolent decrees of the two palaces to be sent to the capital!"

Zhang Heng was taken aback and quickly thanked him: "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness... It's just..."

On the day of the meeting, the officials personally admitted that he had used the emperor's prerogatives and recalled him with an edict through the prime minister.

Zhang Heng knew very well that this was Long En, and he was marked.

From now on, countless eyes will be staring at him.

In the officialdom, there are many people who want to get ahead by overthrowing the emperor's favored ministers.

"My dear, do you know why I do this?"

Zhang Heng shook his head: "Please tell me from your majesty!"

"This is because I asked Fan Qing, the minister of Jiying Palace, to learn about the virtues of the imperial examination in Japan. Fan Qing was the one who did not fear the power of the prime minister... Therefore, I am curious about you..."

Hearing this, Zhang Heng quickly bowed his head and said, "I just follow the court's laws and regulations!"

Zhao Xu smiled.

The prime minister that Zhang Heng was serving in those days was not an ordinary person.

Wang Anshi, I am trying to defeat Mr. Xianggong!

It’s not surprising that Wang Anshi dared to stand up to Wang Anshi but was asked to admit his mistake!

And he made Wang Anshi admit his mistake in front of the emperor and other ministers!

How many people can have this ability?

Zhao Xu suppressed his smile and said: "However, what really made me decide to ask the two palaces for help and let you come back to assist me..."

"It's Qing's advice that I saw from the archives of Ren Temple in Chongwenyuan!"

Zhang Heng suddenly swallowed his saliva and couldn't help but think: "Is that what happened?"

I listened to the official say: "I remember clearly that when you were the salt and iron judge of the Third Division, you wrote to Renmiao and said: The funds of the Third Division are not very much, and if you are in a hurry, you will collect them from the people, and you will be in a hurry, so you will suffer.

Contribution! I would like to order the three or three judges. Since they are endowed, they will be given in advance, so that both public and private affairs can be helped!"

"Although I am young, I still know what I mean by sincerely seeking the country!"

Zhang Heng's body began to tremble.

"Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste!"

"This is the teaching of a saint!"

"Therefore, I request the imperial decree from the two palaces to treat you as the Minister of Household Affairs and grant you the right to have children..."

"I hope you will establish this good law in the Ministry of Household Affairs, establish various systems, try it out, and then promote it!"

After Zhang Heng heard this, he immediately knelt on the ground and said emotionally: "I will obey your Majesty's will!"

At this time, Zhang Heng finally understood why Zhuge Wuhou would die of exhaustion because of the kindness of Emperor Zhaolie!

He finally understood why the officials broke the convention and kept him and talked to him so much in such a ceremonial occasion.

The officials are telling everyone else - what Zhang Heng wants to do is what I want to do!

A scholar dies for a confidant!

Zhang Heng's feeling at this moment is indescribable.

Because what the officials gave him was not an official position or power.

It is what every scholar-official is pursuing - a stage where he can display his talents and ambitions!

…

Zhao Xu sat on the throne and looked at Zhang Heng.
To be continued...