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In the spring of the fourth year of the Qingli era of the Great Song Dynasty, architect Wang Pang unexpectedly arrived in the Song Dynasty and became the son of the renowned minister Wang Anshi. At the age of eight, he composed essays; at nine, he achieved first place in the provincial examinations; and at fourteen, he topped the imperial examinations. Fan Zhongyan was his teacher, Sima Guang was his father-in-law, Su Dongpo was his pen pal, and Shen Kuo was his companion. Even the future monarch Zhao Zhongzhen grew up before his very eyes. He welcomed the virtuous through literature and befriended the capable through martial prowess, skillfully navigating among various figures. Indeed, even the future monarch Zhao Zhongzhen grew up before his very eyes. He welcomed the virtuous through literature and befriended the capable through martial prowess, skillfully navigating among various figures. Now, let us observe how the seemingly ordinary Wang Pang skillfully maneuvers through this prosperous era of harmony across the seas.