A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 161 How dare you be called Zhen Guannan (Part )
The imperial examination is a very utilitarian thing.

The policies of the Song Dynasty also encouraged utilitarian policies.

As long as you pass the imperial examination, even if your family is penniless today, you will be able to rise to wealth and live a rich life tomorrow.

Of course.

The premise is that you don’t buy a house in Tokyo!
After all, it's a house in Tokyo.

Even if many prime ministers gritted their teeth and stamped their feet, he could not afford it.

Most of them have to rely on the houses awarded by the government!
Even successful people are like this.

There are even more students who failed the exam.

There are people who are even worse off than Sun Fu.

But there are many people like Sun Fu who have not yet become disappointed with the imperial examination.

In front of them were the Liu Sanbian brothers, Shi Yannian and others.

Sun Fu failed the exam three times.

You can’t get a number here if you fail the exam!

Although there were so many people who failed the imperial examination, the Song Dynasty could not produce a failed student like Huang Chao.

At least since the founding of the Song Dynasty by Emperor Taizu, there have been many prime ministers who were born as commoners. In particular, the wealthy life of many Jinshi officials has inspired more and more people to take this path.

rebel?

There is absolutely no need and no resonance!
At least if you want to rebel, you don’t even have a slogan that people can resonate with and support.

Even if you want to rely on the Chai family, the Chai family really has a "pardon order"!

Zhao Da even sent someone to compile a family tree for the Chai family, a treatment that was unprecedented.

Of course, it is also convenient for Zhao Da to search for the right person through the family tree, so as to prevent any person from escaping and being exploited by "interested people" in the end.

Even in the middle of Renzong's reign, whenever the Chai family wanted to hold a family gathering, they would be demoted.

By the time of Emperor Huizong of Song, the Chai family had completely fallen into decline.

The imperial court almost disregarded the privileges and amnesty granted by Zhao Da.

Therefore, at present, there is no possibility of failed students rebelling in the Song Dynasty.

At most, there is an example of Zhang Yuan going to another country to assist Li Yuanhao.

Sun Fu saw a young man setting up a stall nearby.

He was holding a spear and a short stick, as if he was trying to make money by performing.

After a while.

When Wang Gui started to show off his skills with a gun, a crowd of onlookers and cheers gathered.

Qu Ze, Song Xuan and Zhang Fangping were also among the crowd.

Qu Ze pretended to be a idler today and took Song Xuan out shopping.

Taking advantage of the cover of the crowd, he pointed out his undercover killer and another real killer to Song Xuan, who habitually wore a conical hat.

In a sensitive city like Kaifeng, many people are not allowed to carry swords on the streets unless you are an official or a soldier.

This includes "armor, crossbows, spears, halberds, equipment, etc.", all of which are prohibited.

But elsewhere, there are many people who carry broadswords and parade through the streets.

Moreover, in the territory of the Song Dynasty, if you carry a weapon, it means that you are a warrior and will be looked down upon by others.

Everyone envies those who wear student clothes, they are the "future" of the Song Dynasty!
So at this time, Song Xuan and Zhang Fangping were politely allowed to sit in front and watch Wang Gui perform the spear show.

Song Xuan withdrew his gaze from the killer and then glanced at the young man playing with the gun.

"Really good foundation."

Zhang Fangping knew that Song Xuan was also good at using a spear, and since he was praised by him for having a good foundation, it was obvious that he was really good at it.

Qu Ze stared at the killer out of the corner of his eye, feeling very curious.

This killer didn't even go to Song Xuan's shop or the academy to scout the area. No one knew what he had discussed with Gu Zimo that made him rush here to calm down.

An arrow is most threatening when it is suspended in the air.

When Wang Gui's performance was over and it was time to collect money, everyone dispersed, leaving only Song Xuan and a few others.

The others were hooligans and all turned their heads away.

As an idle man, Qu Ze also turned his head away, mainly looking at the killer.

Wang Gui took the gong to Song Xuan. Song Xuan took out a string of coins from his sleeve and put them in the gong.

"This little brother is really good with a gun."

Wang Gui was a little confused when he looked at the string of copper coins in the gong.

It was not the first time for him to perform on the streets, but it was the first time for him to see such a large reward.

Wang Gui looked up and glanced at Song Xuan again, and saw that he was of noble bearing and a scholar.

Doesn't he despise warriors at all?
This is where it gets weird.

"Thank you."

Wang Gui took the gong and prepared to close the stall.

One tael of money is enough for him to spend.

The crowd dispersed, and the wooden bench in front of Sun Fu became a scoundrel. Sun Fu asked in a low voice:

"Sir, would you like me to write a letter for you?"

"Write your mother's head!"

Sun Fu couldn't hold it in any longer. He gritted his teeth and said:
"How dare you insult my mother?"

"Go quickly, go quickly."

"I don't do your business."

"Hey, you old bastard."

The scoundrel glared at Sun Fu, then stood up, stepped on the wooden stool, and slapped the broken table:
"You old bastard, what's wrong with me sitting here?"

"You old man, you don't know the rules. You've been here for a few days and you don't even know to pay me!"

"What money? I don't have any."

"Your motherfucker."

The scoundrel grabbed Sun Fu's tattered clothes and glared at him:

"Don't you even ask whose territory this Confucian Temple is? I don't even know it when I'm in Guannan. Brothers, fight for me."

"If you don't have the money to pay, then I'll take all these things from you. Then you'll have somewhere to borrow money to honor me, your grandfather."

Zhen Guannan punched Sun Fu, a weak scholar, in the eye, leaving him with a black eye.

The tables and chairs were overturned.

Even the pens, ink, paper and inkstone were thrown away.

Just as Song Xuan was looking over, Zhen Guannan suddenly dragged Sun Fu over and pointed at Wang Gui and said:
"You don't know the rules. You've received so much money, so you should honor your grandfather, Zhen Guannan."

"Otherwise, you can't leave Songcheng!"

Wang Gui raised his eyebrows. He didn't want to cause trouble, especially since there were so many people in the city.

If this scoundrel dares to follow me out of the city, I will definitely poke a few holes in his body and let you see how good your grandfather's marksmanship is!
Wang Gui knew that these scoundrels had connections with the local government, otherwise how could they have the chance to oppress the people here?
They may have to give the money they get to the government officials.

Therefore, Wang Gui was unwilling to conflict with them in the city.

trouble.

Sun Fu pleaded bitterly:

"Good man, please let me go."

The ruffian Zhen Guannan snorted and ignored him completely, instead reaching out to ask Wang Gui for money.

Just now he saw that the scholar directly handed him a coin.

That would make Zhen Guannan really jealous!

As for the person standing aside and giving money, he was very generous.

Despite his young age, he is definitely not an ordinary person.

Zhen Guannan, this scoundrel, didn't dare to provoke the local gentry easily, otherwise he would be in trouble.

But the stinky outsiders come here to beg for a living.

Then he will have to fight hard!

"Good man, please spare me!"

Sun Fu was beaten so hard that he felt dizzy, his cheeks were burning with pain, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.

He curled up on the ground, shielding his head with his hands, and pleaded in a trembling voice:
“I’m really broke!”

Sun Fu's voice was filled with tears, and tears mixed with sweat slid down his face:
"My family is so poor that we can't even afford to eat. How can we afford to honor you?"

He raised his head with difficulty, his eyes full of despair and pleading:
"I have to take care of my mother. She's old and frail." "I only had one meal yesterday... I, I really can't help it!"

"I really just want to start a business and sell a few words in exchange for a few pancakes."

Sun Fu's voice became increasingly low, almost like a murmur:

"I rely on this little money to write letters and copy books to make a living!"

"If you take all these away, how will my mother and I survive?"

As he spoke, he pointed with a trembling hand towards the shabby table beside him.

A few yellowed books and a shiny brush were scattered on the ground.

That was his only means of livelihood and the hope for him and his mother to survive.

Just as Song Xuan was about to speak, he heard Zhang Fangping come up and kick Zhen Guannan in the waist:
"Let him go, you bastard!"

Although Zhang Fangping was thin, he had gained a lot of strength by eating plenty of meat, eggs and other foods with Song Xuan for a year.

This kick made the mighty Zhen Guannan stagger.

"Haha, good fight."

Song Xuan laughed out loud.

He really didn't expect that Zhang Fangping couldn't help it first.

Then, without waiting for the other ruffians to come up, Song Xuan kicked Zhen Guannan away to finish him off.

Zhen Guannan was about to curse and ask who kicked him, but he was kicked again and fell to the ground with a terrible look.

Qu Ze naturally clenched his fists to defend against Song Xuan's flank.

Wang Gui, who saw this scene, also stepped forward to help and knocked the hooligans to the ground.

After Song Xuan kicked down the rather strong ruffian Zhen Guannan, he kicked him again, making him roll a dozen feet.

Zhen Guannan rolled around a few times and felt like he couldn't breathe.

Wang Gui was also a little surprised by Song Xuan's kick.

The scholar in front of me looked very gentle and polite.

How could he be so cruel?

Song Xuan walked over and stepped on Zhen Guannan's face:
"You bastard, how dare you bully the weak in broad daylight!"

Zhen Guannan wanted to get up, but found himself coughing up blood.

The people who had been watching the fun gathered around again.

After all, they all knew Zhen Guannan's bad reputation on this street.

I just didn't expect that I would suffer retribution today.

Wang Congyi, Lu Lejian and Wang Tai made an appointment to go shopping together today.

I just happened to see Song Xuan kicking someone so hard that he vomited blood.

"hiss."

Wang Tai began to recall Song Xuan's usual behavior, which was definitely not so "violent" like a warrior.

Who is bullying the weak?
Lu Lejian was stunned. Is Song Twelve so good at fighting?

I've never seen him do it!
Wang Congyi was so shocked that he was speechless.

Could it be that Dou Han's leg was broken by Song Xuan himself?

wrong.

If Song Xuan did it himself, it probably wouldn't be so troublesome.

Zhen Guannan is not a thin person.

When the other ruffians saw that their boss had been knocked to the ground, they also lay on the ground wailing and groaning.

In short, no one was willing to get up and fight again.

"You, you are so brave!"

Zhen Guannan is still ashamed but not embarrassed:
"I am Zhen Guannan. I didn't want to argue with you just now, but you dare to humiliate me like this? Do you dare to reveal your name?"

"Oh, are you worthy of being called Zhen Guannan?"

"Bah, you bastard!"

"I will never change my name or surname."

Song Xuan stepped on Zhen Guannan's face, saluted with both hands, and announced his name to the people around him:
"Horse Archer~Song Xuan!"

Regardless of whether others were happy or not, Song Xuan felt extremely proud after he got this name.

"Today I finally have the opportunity to speak out!"

"Hahaha."

"The identities you have outside are all given by yourself."

After Song Xuan finished reading his name, his face was full of pride.

"Horse archer Song Xuan?"

Zhen Guannan had never heard of this person.

Especially since the horse archer was a government official, he had seen government officials before, and none of them looked like this.

"what?"

Wang Congyi had been an official at a local level, so he knew that horse archers were responsible for maintaining public order in the local area, mainly patrolling at night, arresting thieves, and monitoring the movements of grassroots residents.

When did Song Twelve get this position?

Lu Lejian started laughing from shock:
"A mere horse archer, what is there for Song Twelve to be proud of?"

Wang Tai didn't know how to start a conversation.

Today he has completely overturned his perception of Song Xuan.

This kid is a hidden talent. Can he kill someone with one kick?
Wang Gui really didn't expect that the young man in front of him was actually a horse archer from the government. Judging from his clothes, he didn't look like an official at all.

In addition, the scholar who attacked first had no martial arts skills and only used clumsy fists.

I guess the one he relies on is this guy named Song Xuan.

Sun Fu, who had been begging for mercy, did not expect that such a huge change would suddenly happen before his eyes. He sat dejectedly on the yellow earth, not knowing whether he could recover his losses.

Otherwise, my mother will have to starve.

He really has to beg for a living!

"I've been in Songcheng for so many years, and I've never heard of your name."

Zhen Guannan coughed up blood again:
"Song Xuan, do you know what crime it is to impersonate an official?"

Song Xuan ignored Zhen Guannan who was standing under his feet, and said to the old man beside him:

"Hey, brother, I'm going out today, so I'm going to teach you a lesson that I've learned since I was a kid."

"Do you think that if you say something pitiful and beg for mercy, these scumbags will stop bullying you?"

"No, they will just continue to laugh at you and humiliate you unscrupulously!"

Sun Fu felt heartbroken when he heard what Song Xuan said.

That's the truth.

But I have no ability to resist!

"Twelfth brother, it's just right to escort all these ruffians to the government office."

Zhang Fangping was still furious and kicked Zhen Guannan several times.

It was the first time he had seen such a bullying bastard since he came to Songcheng.

He rushed out without saying hello.

Zhang Fangping believed that his twelfth brother would definitely help.

"Humph, who knows who will be sent to the county jail by then."

Zhen Guannan's tone was still very hard:
"You pretended to be an official and wantonly beat up decent people like me. Once you're in jail, there are plenty of ways to make you all change your words."

Zhen Guannan continued to spit out a mouthful of blood:
"Song Xuan, you're such an idiot, you don't know your place. Just because you can fight, do you think you're powerful?"

"The most important thing is power!"

"I'm never afraid of reporting to the police."

Song Xuan listened to Zhen Guannanfang's harsh words.

It is clear that it is impossible for him to stay in power for so long without someone protecting him in the government.

So Song Xuan pointed at Zhen Guannan lying on the ground and said to Sun Fu, who was standing beside him, with a smile:

"Brother, do you want revenge?"

(End of this chapter)