He became a Jinshi at the age of seventeen, which can be said to be a young success. Later, he was supported by several of his brothers in his official career, and he can be said to have prospered all the way.

When he was in the Qun Mu Division, Wang Anshi dared not even drink the wine offered by Bao Zheng. However, he was such a arrogant person that he also admired his colleague Wu Chong very much and regarded him as a close friend. Not only did he criticize Qing Qing one by one in his poems,

He shouted affectionately, brother, and married his beloved daughter to his second son.

Wu Chong's appearance can be called the God of Feng and handsome, and his wife Li is also the daughter of the famous minister Li You. This is also a good marriage of well-matched families.

　　That day at the family dinner, Wu Anshi, Wu Anchi and his wife, and the Seventeenth Mother were all present. As for the children, they were held by servants and ate at another small table nearby.

No one at the banquet dared to speak, but Wu Chong said that the Ministry of Civil Affairs planned to appoint Wu Yu's descendants as officials, and they would be awarded Taichang Temple Taizhu, Dali Temple Judge, Secretary Shengzhengzi and other officials according to age.

Wu Anchi thought of today's discussion about three redundant officials in Luting. He was also deeply aware of the disadvantages of redundant officials today. As for the disadvantages of redundant officials, it is too much yin and yin. Therefore, Fan Zhongyan proposed that one of the ten points is "suppressing luck", aiming to get rid of yin.

Disadvantages of officialdom.

For example, several of the Wu family's official positions were all officials in the Beijing Dynasty. Although they only corresponded to the last three ranks of forty, forty-one, and forty-two without any family background, they were far above the official ranks of the candidates.

Only a few people among the Jinshi in the same subject can be appointed as officials in the capital after being first awarded, and others have to be appointed and selected.

Today, when his classmates from Taixue criticized the shortcomings of redundant officials, he did not say a word.

Wu Anchi knows from the bottom of his heart that what they said is right, but when this matter falls on you, is it right or wrong?

From now on, there is no need to study poetry and books, or even go to work in remote prefectures and counties after passing the Jinshi examination. You can stay in the prosperous Bianjing.

Hearing that Wu Chongyan planned to let the two brothers make up the time together, Wu Anchi felt a stone fall from his heart.

Wu Chong said: "As for the matter of Yinbu, until there is an explicit decree, you two must not speak out for a day. Others should not talk too much."

Everyone at the banquet said so.

　　Wu Chong said again: "Even if I am relieved, the court will not send you immediately. It may take two or three years. During these times, you should study at home and are not allowed to go out."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit serious, Ms. Li smiled at her two sons and said, "Just keep your father's instructions in mind. The dishes are already cold!"

Wu Chong nodded slightly and began to pick up the vegetables. Only then did the whole family use their chopsticks.

Wu Chong had a few bites and then tested his two sons on academic and political matters. Wu Anshi answered poorly and was reprimanded by Wu Chong several times. Others could not help but feel anxious while eating at the dinner table.

 When it was Wu Anchi's turn, the chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground before he could answer.

Wu Chong couldn't help but shook his head. After the maid gave Wu Anzhi a pair of chopsticks, he asked, "Have you read Taishan's book of ten thousand words for the official?"

 Wu Anchi replied: "I saw it yesterday when I was at Imperial College."

 “What do you think?”

 Wu Anchi’s head was covered with sweat.

Wu Chong scolded him: "It's already like this before I can answer. I want to tell you some real insights. When I go to the temple and ask the officials, I won't tell you practical answers, but at least I'll have something to say."

 Wu Anzhi said: "My child thinks that before becoming a politician, he should 'advocate for simplicity'."

 “How to be simple?”

Wu Anzhi said: "Advocating simplicity means simplifying administration, which means simplicity and law."

 “Yes,” Wu Chong said.

Wu Anchi thought for a while and said: "My child was studying today and read that Duke Li Wenjing (Li Hang) once said when he was the prime minister, 'I have no other ability as prime minister, but I will not change the legal system of the court and use this to serve the country.' My child... my child was deeply moved."

Feelings…”

Wu Chong was stunned for a moment and then said: "Oh? Let's talk about it..."
Chapter completed!