Royal working meals.
However, it was said that Zhang Qixian was on the way to Song Taizu's inspection, "clothed and stopped, and painted the land to offer advice", and was summoned by Song Taizu and presented Chen Shice. and explained on the spot, which was appreciated by Taizu. These ten strategies are: 1. Xia and Fen, 2. Enrich the people, 3. Feudal, 4. Dunxiao, 5. Promote virtuous, 6. Taixue, 7. Nationality, 8. Choose good officials, 9. Be cautious, and 10. Punish adultery. Zhang Qixian stated one by one, drawing the ground with his hands from time to time, and talked eloquently. Taizu listened to his explanation while reading his article, sometimes nodding and sometimes asking questions. One speaks devotedly, the other listens attentively.
After a long time, Zhang Qixian finally ended this speech that went down in history. He straightened up, bowed deeply to the distinguished audience in front of him, and then stepped aside, secretly letting out a long breath, waiting for the next evaluation. Taizu was noncommittal, and said with a smile: "Zhang Qing, I have said so many great truths that benefit the country and the people, but I have forgotten the important thing in front of us - we missed the meal. I'm a little hungry, what about you? “
It turned out that Qi Xian talked about it and forgot the time; And Taizu couldn't bear to interrupt him because he cherished his talents, and when he finished speaking, it was already past lunch time. After being reminded by Taizu, he remembered that his stomach was rumbling too. This clever ghost hurriedly bowed down: "It's indeed the fault of the living, please have lunch quickly." I also ask for a meal for the students! “
Taizu nodded in agreement, and hurriedly served the food left and right. At that time, because it was a temporary residence in the palace, it belonged to the "out of tolerance" on the way, and the etiquette was simple. Taizu ate on the Ben Palace. The guards were arranged under the eaves of the corridor next to the hall, and the four of them sat opposite each other and ate on the ground. It is equivalent to the monarch and the minister eating a "working meal" together. Taizu instructed left and right to arrange for Zhang Qixian and the guards to eat together, and the subordinates led Qi Xian down the corridor. Qi Xian's eyes were sharp, and when he saw that the servant in the kitchen was bringing out a ** cooked meat, he hurriedly took it and put it in front of the chief of the guard, gave a slight salute himself, and sat down next to the chief of the guard. As soon as the chief of the guard lifted the chopstick, he followed him and began to snort, and in a few clicks he finished a plate of meat for four people. The amount of food was amazing, and the chief guard was dumbfounded.
It just so happened that Taizu was watching him while eating. I was also surprised to see him eating, and said softly to the people around him, "Bring him some more meat and see how much he can eat." Another plate of cooked meat was served, Qi Xian looked at the chief of the guard, and he didn't say anything, just waited for him to move his chopsticks, bowed his head and ate. Qi Xian finished eating this plate again, as if he hadn't eaten enough, and looked at the kitchen. So another plate of cooked meat was served, and the plate was full of cooked meat, like a hill. The chief of the guard had already seen that this was a "special treatment", put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, please eat, this is the emperor's grace to you!" When Qi Xian heard this, he remembered that he hadn't finished his business yet, and he couldn't just care about eating. Hurriedly put down the dishes and chopsticks, ran a few steps to the hall, knelt down in front of Taizu, and said, "Thank you, Holy Lord!" The suggestions of the students are also requested to be adopted by the Holy Lord! ”
Taizu had finished eating at this time, and was casually flipping through his recitals. Then he said to him: "I have read Qing's ten strategies, and they are well written." Among them, enriching the people, feudalism, promoting virtue, and prudent punishment, the four articles can be said to be the top priority, and after returning to Beijing, they should be instructed to implement them. Zhang Qixian hurriedly stood up and said: "All ten strategies are good, and one cannot be abolished, why does the saint only pick four?" Taizu said: "At present, the country is in ruins, and the national strength is limited, how can we make progress at the top of the head?" Everything should be done gradually, according to priority. The remaining six strategies can be discussed later. ”
Zhang Qixian was anxious when he heard this: "Holy Lord, the national policy is complicated, and it must be interlocked. Without unity, there is no way to enrich the people; What do the rich people take to feed the feudal kings; If it is not feudal, it is impossible to promote filial piety; If filial piety is not widespread, where can you raise the virtuous? If you don't raise the virtuous, who will supervise Taixue? Only when we do a good job in learning can we cultivate good officials, and with enough good officials, we can practice farming, prudent punishment, and punishment of adultery. Ten strategies can be implemented and benefit the country and the people. If you only do a few strategies, you will be superficial, deceiving yourself and others, and disturbing the ears of the people! ”
The more Zhang Qixian spoke, the more excited he became, and he couldn't help but raise his voice. Song Taizu feigned anger and said: "Young man, do you know how many talents I have in the court, are they not as good as you?" You are a student, the first time you make suggestions, ten strategies and four out of ten strategies, it is already an exception, don't you still give up? When Zhang Qixian heard this, he thought that he was a little arrogant. Hurriedly thanked and apologized: "The student is reckless, please forgive the saint!" He added in a low voice: "It's just those ten strategies, please think deeply about it." ”
Song Taizu, as a generation of heroes, is not narrow. Seeing that he is so persistent, he loves talent in his heart, and he doesn't want to compromise his sharpness too much. So he changed the topic and said, "Okay, I'll think about it." Qing's knowledge is good, and the amount of food is also good. Can you still eat it? Zhang Qixian replied calmly: "Mengsheng asked, the student told the truth, you have to eat three ** like this at a time to have a full stomach." As soon as the words came out, everyone present couldn't hold back a snicker. Taizu smiled and said to the people on the left and right: "In this case, bring him all the remaining cooked meat and eat it at home." Give him another thirty taels of silver, so that he can study with peace of mind and go to the exam next year. ”
Zhang Qixian wanted to say more, but Taizu didn't pay attention to it anymore. Waved at the chief guard and turned inside. The chief of the guard immediately came over with the guards and politely "kicked him out". Of course, the silver and cooked meat were not pulled down, and they were wrapped and handed to him. Zhang Qixian's plan to use Mao Sui's self-recommendation to make progress failed, and he returned home disgraced. Continue to honestly prepare for the next imperial examination.
What's next? Look at the officials and friends, if you want to know the situation, please wait for the next breakdown.
Banquet. 
On the way out on the tour
Cloth cloth advice.