1060年《新唐书》完成之后，欧阳修很快升任枢密副使，次年任参知政事，以后，又相继任刑部尚书、兵部尚书等职，在社会事务、财务、军事等方面留下了值得注意的记录。
When the Xin Tang shu was finished in 1060 , Ouyang was rapidly promoted to the highest councils of state , leaving a remarkable record in social , financial , and military affairs .
参知政事