The Struggle of the Reborn Prince

On November 22, the Song navy went viral. The three navy participating in the battle sent 5,000 people to escort more than 10,000 prisoners into Beijing to report victory, and dragged the flagship of the Jin navy along the Bian River to the outside of the water gate. Zhao Qi ordered the left prime minister Xu Jingheng to lead a hundred

The official went outside the city to greet him. He personally inspected the water army on the Xuande Gate Tower and issued a reward for the important order, and ordered the captured Jin army warships to bend at the wharf and allow the people to board the boat to visit.

After offering the prisoner ceremony, Zhao Qiong gave a banquet to join the navy. Thousands of tables were placed in the square outside Xuande Gate, and more than ten tables were laid out on the city tower to entertain meritorious officials in the water battle. These people were not only generals, but also

They are just sailors who paddling, but without exception they are heroes in naval battles. They can eat with the emperor and accompany the priests, which is worth showing off for a lifetime.

In recent years, the people in the capital have seen many people, but it is the first time that they have such a big banquet in the capital. Even if there are not so many banquets after the New Year's Day ceremony, and the people in the palace have no chance to join in the fun. This time

It was placed in the square in front of the palace, which caused a sensation in the city and the onlookers even surround the square.

In order to prepare this meal, all the guilds in Bianjing City also helped each other. Thousands of pigs and sheep were killed. The major restaurants did not miss this good opportunity to advertise. They did not hesitate to stop business and suffered losses. They sent people to pay for money.

The goods came to help, and some shopkeepers put down their figure and served the dishes and poured water in person, just to see this unprecedented scene and to brag about their restaurants in the future that they had participated in such a big scene!

In addition to watching the fun, a group of special groups participated. They were all wearing gold and silver, and they looked like rich and powerful people. They pointed at the people on the city tower, and there were some strong men gathered behind them.

.They had serious expressions, rolled up their arms and sleeves, as if they wanted to steal people. In fact, they had no malice. The capital of the Song Dynasty had a special marriage culture, that is, on the day the list was released, the whole family of wealthy gentry from all over the country was dispatched to select the first place.

When a son is a son-in-law, the situation is simply a robbery. The public calls him "catching a son-in-law", but it has changed a little in recent years and in previous years...

In ancient society, a woman's marriage was not just about one family entering another, nor was it just about the transformation of her personal role from her daughter to her wife. She also shouldered a more important mission, which was to take on the link between two families.

This role was valued in people's eyes at that time. Therefore, choosing an ideal marriage partner for a daughter is often a major event that makes parents worry. However, the so-called ideal partner is neither the daughter's personal wish nor the consideration is from the daughter's perspective.

It is because the parents were mainly considered by the father from the perspective of maintaining and developing the family, and the Song Dynasty was of course no exception.

The Song Dynasty's official selection system was the main way to select officials in the imperial examination. Among the senior officials, those who came from the imperial examination had an overwhelming advantage. Not only that, those who won the imperial examination were both fame and fortune and were treated generously, but also benefited from their families.

All the bad exams were exempted and became a privileged official family in society. During the Song Dynasty, the economic rise of the people, and the wealthy common people were eager to enter the upper class. "Women are afraid of marrying the wrong man." Since it is popular for officials, the ladies from the family will squeeze in

The scholars who were struggling to be the "official wife" were naturally the first choice for wealthy families to choose son-in-law. So at that time, one of the keys to evaluate whether a family is prosperous or not and whether there is a bright future is to look at how many of them are there.

A man passed the imperial examination or a few women married a scholar.

The title of the Golden List has many benefits, which also makes people regard the career path of taking the exam as the ultimate goal of their life struggle. However, the official positions in the Song Dynasty are limited after all, and they cannot withstand the competition among the world. Only the best are expected to win. Therefore, everyone has to study hard on firewood and savor the fireworks.

, 'not getting married' became the oath of some people, thus creating many unmarried young people and even older men. It also influenced the ladies of the Song Dynasty, and thus the strange thing about "catching son-in-law under the list" appeared...

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After Zhao Jie ascended the throne, he reformed the official system. Although the imperial examination was still the basis for selecting officials, it was no longer the only way. His privileges were reduced. Officials also had to pay taxes according to the law. The control of the officials became increasingly strict, and the life of officials was compared.

I was much sadder in the past.

However, with the invasion of the Jurchens and frequent wars, coupled with the emperor's trust in the warriors, the status of military generals gradually improved in the court and the opposition. In addition to enjoying generous salaries, they would also receive rewards for their contributions in combat. They were recruited to join the army.

During the service period, soldiers can be exempted from corvee service and certain taxes. After retirement, they will receive a settlement fee or a land that is exempted for five years according to the age and level. They will even be given priority to being an official in the local government.

member.

Compared with civil servants, military officials have the advantage of rapid promotion. In the past, the top five students in the imperial examination were directly awarded officials, but now even the top scholars have to go to the grassroots to start from the lowest-level eighth-rank official. After annual assessments,

Only by gradually being promoted and becoming a fifth-rank official in Beijing can it take at least ten years. If a warrior makes great contributions, he will often be promoted at the top of the ranks. One or two years will be completed by a civil servant ten years

A path of promotion that can only be completed in a lifetime.

Another difference from the past is that the officers of the new army are no longer the simplicity of the past, the bold and reckless warriors. They are mostly civil and military personnel trained for many years in the military academy. They have generous treatment, good environment and smooth conditions.

The road to promotion has attracted a large number of scholars who passed the provincial examination and provincial examination. People gave up the imperial examination and went to military academy to study. So don’t be surprised to see a warrior holding a gun and crossing a knife chanting poems, maybe he is a province in a certain state.

The test was made by Huiyuanro.

The change in the status and image of soldiers naturally attracted the attention of the nobles and new wealthy officials in the court and the country, and no longer focused on the goal of choosing a son-in-law under the "top scorer list". Those outstanding officers have also become their new hunting targets. Today, they can

The person who went up the city tower and feasted with the emperor must have been the soldiers who made great contributions in the annihilation of the Jinshui Army. It is certain that they were granted official titles and promoted their titles. There is no need to say about the future, so after hearing the letter, they all rushed to choose their son-in-law and let them go.

There are more jokes at the celebration banquet!

"Do you all have unmarried daughters and granddaughters in your family? The people downstairs are ready. If you have any favorites, I can give you a marriage on the spot and take it first!" Zhao Qi smiled at the building.

Several big shots said that if you think about the lowest one sitting in the city tower with the emperor, you must be a minister and minister.

"Your Majesty, the old minister's daughter has been married for many years, and the granddaughters have made a marriage. Otherwise, I would have to ask Your Majesty to be a matchmaker. Unfortunately, I have no chance!" Zhou Xingji said with regret while touching his beard.

"Mr. Guishan regrets what happened back then and does not accept the Feng family's marriage. Otherwise, he would have been the chief minister for a long time. How could there have been so many twists and turns!" Xu Jingheng joked.

"Hey, people have success in their youth and are in their old age. Although their careers were bumpy when they were young, they have improved year by year since they followed His Majesty, and the Feng family has long been defeated. How can a marriage change?

Zhou Xingji sighed.

"There are many shortcuts in the world, but people don't know that Cai Jing, Zhu Jie and others were in power at that time. The servants in the palace all had officials, and officials rushed to them. But overnight, people dispersed, and Cai Jing ended up starving to death in the wilderness.

The end of the situation. Zhu Xie even fell into the ground, and his family went their separate ways. Some were wandering on the streets, some were carrying manure and growing vegetables, and some were compatible with each other. Who else was thinking about them and was afraid to avoid them!" Li Gangyouren

When I was also sighing, if I had not been valued by the Queen Mother and the Emperor would not abandon me, I would still be idle in that barbaric land at this moment.

"Haha, it's about the happy event now. Why are you talking about the past? The upper floors are full of military talents, but they are worthy of the daughters in the mansion!" Zhao Qi smiled and said, but he didn't think so.

The Song Dynasty transitioned from focusing on agriculture and neglecting commerce to focusing on both agriculture and commerce. After the status of merchants was improved, this strange phenomenon would not appear.

"Your Majesty, the things in our mansion are all small matters. Your Majesty, you should select a beautiful woman, accept concubines, and spread the roots for the royal family. This is a major event that concerns the foundation of the country. The Empress Dowager has mentioned it to me several times, so I will let me know.

Advise Your Majesty!" Until now, the emperor has only five concubines, and is still a miniature version of the United Nations, with no rich descendants. There are only three princes and four princesses for so many years. The insurance coefficient is too small, so there is no room for selection of heirs.

As the prime minister of the country, Xu Jingheng took the opportunity to persuade him.

"Your Majesty, the left minister's words are reasonable. His Majesty had no time to take care of the military. Now the four directions have decided that the country is peaceful and the people of His Majesty should enrich the harem!" Li Gang also joined in the fun, and the others nodded frequently.

"I only heard that the ministers advised the emperor to select fewer girls to avoid harassing the people. Otherwise, it means that the palace maids will be released to reduce expenses. Why do we persuade me to accept more concubines today? Are you all treacherous ministers?" Zhao Qi pointed at a few

The priest said with a nose, "Oh, I understand. You think the world is peaceful and you can enjoy happiness. You also want to buy some singing girls and concubines, so you join forces to bring me into the water!"

"Your Majesty is joking, I have no intention!" Li Gang said with a red face.

"Your Majesty, I am indeed for the country and for your Majesty, and I have no selfishness at all!" Xu Jingheng also quickly defended.

"There is no best. Now the business of the Song Dynasty is becoming more and more prosperous, and many people get rich because of it. However, some people are unkind and live in luxury. They just want to cling to the powerful and do not want to make progress. In the long run, the world will decline!" Zhao Qi said with a deep face.

"I must not be extravagant as a king of a country. My dear ministers are examples of officials and examples of the people. They are imitated by others in their manners. They must be self-disciplined to prevent them from being effective and taking the old path of destruction!"

"I will follow Your Majesty's teachings!" Everyone did not expect that with a kindness, they asked the emperor to take the opportunity to teach him a lesson. However, it is a blessing for the country to do this...