Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 206 Luo Zheng's New Discovery, Capture

After Changsun Wuji and others came forward, the examinees obviously stopped making trouble.

But no more trouble, it doesn't mean they have no opinion, they are still full of resentment.

Many of them still don't believe that the bet is correct, but think that someone leaked it.

After Gao Shen revealed the news, the candidates realized that there were other candidates who also bet on the right question.

Therefore, behind the turmoil that seemed to subside, the candidates were still full of resentment, and they were still very dissatisfied in private.

Candidates for the Beijing Examination come from many families, and if there is a slight disturbance, the candidates can pass the news back to the family.

Changsun Wuji's family is very big, and he soon knew that the examinees were still dissatisfied, so he had a lot of headaches and worried that there would be more trouble.

After all, he is mainly responsible for calming down the candidates.

"Chong'er, stop your messy business for a while."

"Let your friends help to pay attention, no candidates are allowed to make trouble during the Beijing exam!"

Changsun Wuji called Changsun Chong and said in a deep voice.

He already knew that Changsun Chong, Qin Huaiyu and others were engaged in various businesses.

Apart from the good sales of liquor, Changsun Wuji didn't pay attention to other things.

From his standpoint, it would be foolish for Changsun Chong not to devote himself to the position of Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple.

However, the position of Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple is just going through the motions, and he will definitely not stay in that position in the future, so he will follow Changsun Chong.

"Don't worry, Dad, we've already started watching."

Chang Sun Chong nodded solemnly.

Before that, Fang Yuan had already contacted him.

Let him and Qin Huaiyu put down their business for a while.

Focusing on the Beijing exam, keep an eye on the candidates and don't make trouble for them.

"Already staring?"

Changsun Wuji frowned, and looked at Changsun Chong in confusion.

"Fang Yuan entrusted it."

"You know I'm doing business with him now."

Chang Sun Chong smiled and explained.

As the eldest son, Changsun Chong is more casual in front of Changsun Wuji.

"Go."

Changsun Wuji frowned even deeper.

Deliberately persuade elder Sun Chong to approach Fang Yuan.

But after thinking about it, I felt that the emperor seemed to have special trust in Fang Yuan, so he stopped persuading him.

Although Fang Yuan has offended many people, he will be protected by others, but even if they hurt Fang Yuan, those people dare not touch their own son.

"Okay, goodbye, Dad."

The eldest grandson stood up and saluted, then left.

After Changsun Chong left, Changsun Wuji sat quietly in the study for a while and called the housekeeper.

"Go and see what the young master has done recently. I want to be more detailed."

the other side.

Pei Ji also got the news.

But at the same time, a candidate asked to see him.

"Liu Xingfa of the Liu family in Xie County?"

"Is it Liu Xingfa who is rumored to have a chance to enter the top three?"

Pei Ji asked the butler beside him, not sure.

I like to hear that the Pei family, the Liu family of Xie County, and the Xue family of Fenyin are called the three clans of Hedong.

Liu Xingfa has a good reputation among the three tribes in Hedong, and Pei Ji, who is in a high position, has also heard of him.

"Exactly."

The steward replied.

"Then see you."

Pei Ji pondered for a moment, and asked Liu Xingfa to be summoned.

Not long after, Liu Xingfa entered Pei's residence and paid a visit to Pei Ji.

"Uncle Pei, my nephew has something to report to you."

Liu Xing said respectfully.

"Nephew, sit down and talk."

Pei Ji nodded and said kindly.

"Last night, the candidates made trouble at the inn. It seemed that they had calmed down, but in fact, everyone was very upset."

"It just so happens that I have part of the truth, and I can deduce with a high probability who leaked the test questions."

Liu Xingfa whispered.

"You all step back."

Pei Ji frowned, and waved back and forth.

Soon, there were only Pei Ji and Liu Xingfa in the living room.

"It's Yang Yuzhi who is Qianniu Beishen. He has a very good relationship with the third prince."

Without any hesitation, Liu Xingfa told Pei Ji decisively that he knew it.

He didn't ask for benefits, and he didn't hesitate, because he was facing Pei Ji.

"Guess it's the third prince leaking the question?"

Pei Ji frowned even tighter.

He was one of the insiders of the exam questions, and he knew there were others.

Among them, the third prince, Li Ke, was the one who knew the exam questions, and it was not impossible for him to leak the questions.

"Only the former can be determined, not the latter."

Liu Xingfa shook his head, then nodded again.

It was about the prince, he didn't dare to speculate too much.

"Is the news accurate?"

Pei Ji asked again.

"exact."

"The examinee who bet on the middle question told me."

Liu Xing said respectfully.

Candidates from the Boling Cui family and the Hongnong Yang family generally didn’t pay much attention to it, and they seemed to have mentioned the betting to many people.

Maybe it's because they maintain their own identity and never worry about being investigated. After all, many people from their families will win the imperial examination every time.

It was only now that Fang Yuan leaked the exam questions, which aroused the anger of the examinees, and Li Shimin entrusted Fang Yuan to investigate secretly.

"Candidates who bet on the middle question, do you know candidates from Liaozhou?"

Pei Ji muttered, and soon thought of another point.

"know."

Liu Xingfa was stunned, and answered immediately.

He was in Liaozhou from the beginning, and Fang Yuan banned him from traveling.

It was after Fang Yuan left that he left Liaozhou and returned to Bingzhou for the exam.

If not, Liu Xingfa can be regarded as a candidate in Liaozhou.

Therefore, Liu Xingfa knew candidates from Liaozhou.

"It was Fang Yuan who leaked the question, right?"

Pei Ji asked again.

"It is."

Liu Xingfa was stunned again.

After thinking for a while, he finally understood the meaning.

Pei Ji wanted to bribe some candidates from Liaozhou to correct Fang Yuan's leaked questions.

But in Pei Ji's capacity, it was impossible for him to say these words to himself in person.

After all, although there is a family relationship between the two parties, the relationship between them is not deep.

"Ruzi can be taught."

"what do you want?"

Pei Ji looked at Liu Xingfa and nodded with satisfaction.

He's a smart guy, so he doesn't need to say much.

"I want to be at the top of the list!"

Liu Xingfa pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

He used to be confident of finishing in the top three.

But after news of the leaked test questions came out, he lost confidence.

It's not that one or two candidates hit the exam questions, but seven or eighty candidates all hit the exam.

Under such circumstances, Liu Xingfa no longer had confidence.

After many inquiries and the power of the family, he knew something, so he came to Pei Ji to make a deal.

"Go."

Pei Ji pondered for a moment and said.

He understood that Liu Xingfa only wanted to be at the top of the list, and he didn't want better conditions, because he didn't want to have too much relationship with him.

It doesn't matter, this is what he wants, the relationship between the two clans is there, the interest relationship between individuals and the transaction between the elders and the younger generation should not be too deep.

"Thank you, Mr. Pei."

Liu Xingfa saluted respectfully and stepped back.

He understood that if Pei Ji didn't refuse, he agreed.

After Liu Xingfa left, Pei Ji called the housekeeper.

"Go and tell them, the truth is that I don't want the imperial examination to be too quiet."

Pei Ji said meaningfully.

The housekeeper has followed Pei Ji for a long time and understands what Pei Ji means.

Soon, the appeased candidates became restless again.

They are no longer making trouble in the inn, but walking on the street.

"The imperial examination questions have been leaked, please return our innocence!"

"Han Chuang has studied hard for ten years, but he has no heart to serve the motherland, but he has no door to serve the motherland!"

"It is rumored that all candidates in Liaozhou bet on the correct questions, it is entirely because there is a Chang'an order named Fang Yuan who bet on the questions for them!"

Hundreds of candidates were incited.

Among them was Liu Xingfa.

They walked on Suzaku Street, venting their dissatisfaction loudly.

There were many people on the street, watching this scene one after another, all sighed and sighed.

For a time, Chang'an ordered Fang Yuan to be known to the people of Chang'an City at a very fast speed.

Fang Yuan who was located in the county government soon knew the news, and immediately dispatched government officials to suppress it.

Yes!

It is suppression!

And it was Fang Yuan who led the team himself.

As Fang Yuan appeared with a large number of government servants, the candidates who were demonstrating and the people on the streets were startled.

"Your Majesty has ordered that the leak of the exam questions is under investigation, and the candidates are not allowed to make any noise!"

Fang Yuan looked around the candidates, and said coldly.

Soon, Fang Yuan discovered that Liu Xingfa was among the candidates.

Fang Yuan has seen this person before, and he has a deep memory, after all, it is said that he can enter the top three.

I just didn't expect that people with such ability and background would march and demonstrate together.

"Meet Fang Ling!"

"May I ask Fang Ling, did His Majesty really order a thorough investigation?"

Liu Xingfa walked out and saluted Fang Yuan.

After Liu Xingfa explained Fang Yuan's identity, everyone was shocked.

Remembering Fang Yuan's betting on the right question just now, everyone's eyes changed.

"You question the officer?"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, said coldly.

"Don't dare!"

"It's just that now everyone is saying that you might leak the exam questions."

Liu Xingfa shook his head, neither arrogant nor impetuous.

Many people watched and nodded secretly, feeling that Liu Xingfa had an extraordinary bearing.

In the face of the Chang'an Order, he dared to speak out. If he is on the list, his future will be limitless.

"Questioning the official, obstructing the official's work."

"Come here, take it down, and bring it back to the county government for retrial!"

Fang Yuan snorted coldly, and ordered.

After the words fell, the examinees and the people on the street were in an uproar.

"Fang Ling, I didn't stop you from doing things!"

Liu Xing was shocked.

Never thought that Fang Yuan would arrest himself with a few words.

He also thought that he was an examinee, and Fang Yuan was still in the turmoil, so he would be afraid.

Fang Yuan ignored him.

And Zheng Jiu had already obeyed the order and walked towards Liu Xingfa.

"Fang Ling, you can't do this!"

"I want to go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, I want to go to Dali Temple!"

Liu Xingfa backed away in shock.

But how could he avoid Zheng Jiu's capture?

After taking a few steps back, Zheng Jiu grabbed him.

He struggled and protested, but he couldn't change his fate and was escorted to Fang Yuan.

The other candidates backed away in fright.

There are also passionate candidates who want to resist.

However, it was blocked by candidates who were retreating and could not move forward.

"Listen all!"

"The imperial court is investigating whether the test questions were leaked!"

"If you make trouble during this period, you will not only be brought to the county government for retrial, but you will also be deprived of your grades!"

Fang Yuan looked at everyone coldly and said coldly.

The candidates' complexions suddenly changed, they were frightened by Fang Yuan's words.

Not only will the trial be re-examined, but the grades will also be deprived. Who would dare to make trouble after this?
Liu Xingfa was also shocked, and looked at Fang Yuan in disbelief!
The imperial court obviously wanted to pay attention to the imperial examinations, but isn't this too much?
After this imperial examination, who would dare to have hope for the imperial examination in the future?

"No, don't listen to him!"

"The imperial court attaches great importance to imperial examinations and examinees!"

"Your Majesty will definitely not make such a policy!"

Liu Xingfa shouted loudly.

He was still struggling, but the more he struggled, the tighter he was pressed.

"Just wait for ten breaths to disperse."

"Otherwise, they will all be taken back to the county government and their grades will be deprived!"

Fang Yuan looked coldly at the candidates present.

The imperial court attached great importance to imperial examinations, and Li Shimin would not pass such candidates.

But the imperial examination is a channel for countless people to enter the officialdom, and there will never be a shortage of people to take the exam.

Or those aristocratic families disdain to enter the examination room through the imperial examination, but for the children of poor families, it is the most direct channel.

If the children of the aristocratic family don't participate, the poor family's children will be more relaxed, and it will meet the phenomenon Li Shimin wants, so Fang Yuan dared to make such a threat.

Liu Xingfa's expression changed drastically again.

He called on the candidates who protested together not to panic.

However, in just a few breaths, the candidates fled in panic.

Some of them are from aristocratic families, but they are not willing to bet on the truth of Fang Yuan's words.

The consequences of depriving the results are too terrible, they would rather wait for some time until the court comes out with the results.

Liu Xingfa looked at the candidates who ran away, his head slowly drooped, with a look of frustration and regret.

I regret that I should not have incited the candidates to march and followed them.

The most important thing is to guess wrong Fang Yuan's idea.

"Liu Xingfa, I heard that you have the ability to enter the top three?"

Fang Yuan said while walking.

Zheng Jiu escorted Liu Xingfa.

As for the surrounding people, Fang Yuan turned a blind eye.

Faced with their pointing, Fang Yuan seemed to have not seen it.

"If it weren't for Fang Ling's betting on the right questions, the top three would be nothing more than flipping palms."

Liu Xingfa snorted coldly.

As soon as he said this, his anger rose.

"Since you also feel that the official bet is right, why are you still protesting with them?"

"You stopped them, right? Liu Xingfa!"

Fang Yuan stopped, stared at Liu Xingfa, and frowned slightly.

"I, I have no evidence, nonsense is slander."

Liu Xing was shocked, but quickly regained his composure.

"is it?"

Fang Yuan didn't quite believe it.

Staring at Liu Xingfa, he didn't speak for a long time.

"Believe it or not is up to you."

"Fang Ling, you have achieved your goal, should you let me go?"

Liu Xingfa changed the subject.

He still felt that what Fang Yuan said just now was a threat.

It's just that the examinees were all afraid, so they ran away.

They ran away, probably no longer dare to gather together, Fang Yuan's goal was also achieved.

After all, it is useless for Fang Yuan to arrest himself, and it is useless to imprison himself, it will only cause greater impact.

"It's impossible to let go."

"Not only will I not let you go, but I will also suggest that His Majesty deprive you of your grades."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, hehe laughed.

Liu Xingfa should know something.

Even if you don't know, you have to make an example to other candidates.

"You, are you kidding me?"

Liu Xingfa was a little uneasy.

He felt that Fang Yuan was intimidating.

But I was still quite scared.

"Is there any need for me to joke with you?"

Fang Yuan could not help but sneer.

"you you"

Liu Xingfa was speechless.

Fang Yuan ignored him and walked towards the county government.

Just two steps away, Luo Zheng, who was assigned to handle some errands, hurried over.

He whispered in Fang Yuan's ear, even Liu Xingfa and others couldn't hear him.

"Catch him!"

Fang Yuan ordered.

Luo Zheng quickly left again.

Fang Yuan didn't stay any longer, and walked back.

And after hearing Fang Yuan's arrest, and because of what happened just now, Liu Xingfa panicked even more.

He thought for a while and said, "Fang Ling, there is something I want to make up for."

(End of this chapter)