The eight members of the Tang and Song dynasties were Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Ouyang Xiu, Zeng Gong, Su Xun, Su Shi, Su Rui, and Wang Anshi, all eight of whom were well-known literary scholars in the Tang and Song dynasties, and their literary words were gorgeous and occupied an important position in the literary circles of the Tang and Song dynasties. Among the eight masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, except for Han Yu and Liu Zongyuan, the other six were all Northern Song Dynasty literary scholars, and these eight literary giants had all entered the army in their early years, so who had the highest official title during their period of being an official?
Han Yu was the initiator of the Tang Dynasty's Ancient Literature Movement, and he had served as the highest imperial master, and was already in the position of The Three Dukes. When Tang Xianzong Li Chun was in office, Han Yu was recommended by Pei Du, Li Jifu and others, at that time, he was already famous for his articles, Tang Xianzong had already heard about it, because of the strong recommendation of Pei Du and others, coupled with Han Yu's own efforts, Han Yu finally achieved the position of historical official editor. In the later period of Emperor Xianzong, the Tang government turned to the use of troops against Fanzhen, because Han Yue had quite an accomplished strategy, and Han Yue was once again promoted to Zhongshu Sheren, belonging to Zheng Wupin. Later, he was promoted by the emperor to Gyeongseong-eun and became the de facto governor of Gyeonggi.
Liu Zongyuan held a lower position than Han Yu, and he participated in the political reforms of Wang Shuwen and Wang Ling in his early years, and after his defeat, he was demoted to the history of Liuzhou. The post of Thorn Shi was the highest local inspector of the Tang Dynasty, and in terms of rank, it belonged to the Liupin Official, and after Liu Zongyuan was demoted, he served in LiuZhou until his death.
Among the six major literary figures of the Northern Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi's official title was the highest. Wang Anshi's transformation method occupies an important position in the history of our country, and Wang Anshi himself is also quite trusted by Zhao Yan of the Song Dynasty. Wang Anshi held the highest official title of Tongzhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi, a position equivalent to the de facto prime minister, and was a member of the Yipin Dynasty. When Emperor Shenzong of Song was in office, in order to strengthen the strength of the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shenzong used Wang Anshi to change the law. At that time, Wang Anshi was quite comfortable with his position as chancellor, and Emperor Shenzong also gave him strong support in order to support his change of law. Wang Anshi was crowned duke of Jingguo during his lifetime, and after his death, Emperor Zhezong made him the Prince of Shu. In terms of the prominence of officials and knights, Wang Anshi was significantly higher than several other literary scholars.
Ouyang Xiu was a famous literary scholar in the early Northern Song Dynasty, and he had the highest position of participating in the government affairs, which was equivalent to the deputy prime minister. When Ouyang Xiu was in office, it was the most powerful period of the Northern Song Dynasty, whether it was Song Renzong Zhao Zhen or Song Yingzong Zhao Shu, they were very courteous to Ouyang Xiu. Ouyang Xiu was a famous theorist in the early Northern Song Dynasty, and his status could even be matched by Ercheng.
Zeng Gong's highest official title was Zhongshu Sheren, and this official position belonged to Wupin, because Zeng Gong was often unsuccessful in his life, so his career was also extremely bumpy. Zeng Gong's literary achievements were higher than his political talents, and in this regard, he and Wang Anshi were the opposite.
Among the eight masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, Su Xun held the lowest position, although Su Xun was a famous literary scholar in the Northern Song Dynasty, he was never admitted to the Jinshi, and under the repeated blows of falling behind, Su Xun finally gave up being an official and concentrated on his studies. Su Xun served as the supreme official of the main book, and this position was equivalent to the current chief of staff, from Jiupin.
Similar to Zeng Gong, Su Shi's career path was also extremely bumpy, Su Shi was a key figure in opposing Wang Anshi's change of law, and during the Shenzong dynasty, Su Shi was suppressed for a long time. Later, with the rise of the conservative faction, Su Shi had the opportunity to enter the upper echelons. Su Shi's highest official title was Rebbe Shangshu, a position that belonged to the Sanpin Official. During the reign of Emperor Zhezong of Song, Su Shi was also trusted by the emperor.
Su Shi's younger brother Su Rui was also a famous writer in the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, and Su Rui held a lower official title than his elder brother. Su Rui held the highest position as a door attendant, and he was a sipin official. Similar to his father, Su Rui's literary achievements were higher than his political talents, because he was also a key figure in opposing Wang Anshi's change of law, so Su Rui was also suppressed by the imperial court for a long time.