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Chapter 177 Emperor Chongning Caught the Sword Again
Wang Ruoshui turned around slowly, and everyone in Guangling Prefecture felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Guanglingzhou Jiaoyu immediately said respectfully, "Mr. Wang, this is an accidental injury. I, Guanglingzhou, are willing to compensate you for the loss. Please don't care about innocent students."

"Innocent students?" Wang Ruoshui snorted coldly, "You still know you are innocent students!"

"What is the purpose of the imperial court building the guild hall and handling literary affairs? It is for you to learn skills, increase knowledge, exchange emotions, pass the test of spring, become the pillar of the country, and provide assistance for the revitalization of the country!"

"And what about you guys? You're noisy, insulting and even fighting here! If the official didn't pass by by chance, and didn't dare to come in to stop it when he heard the movement, are you going to demolish this Guanglingzhou Guild Hall today?"

He saw blood on his forehead, adding to his aura.

In the proud position, the aura was strong, the serious expression, and the sharp words instantly woke up everyone present from the frantic emotions, and they all lowered their heads in shame.

He looked around, and his tone was a little slow, "Fortunately, there was no catastrophe, otherwise, wouldn't it be a pity to ruin your bright future?"

"Don't worry, I won't pursue this matter. And if this matter gets into the ears of Lord Shangshu, as an official of the Ministry of Rites, although I am only a doctor of the Department of Rites and Regulations, I will try my best to protect you from Lord Shangshu. So, everyone, stop making trouble, and go back quickly!"

Xia Jingyun immediately cupped his hands towards Wang Ruoshui upon hearing the words, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

The people in Sishui Prefecture followed him and saluted, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Then everyone in Sishui Prefecture, led by Xia Jingyun, strode out of the Guangling Guild Hall.

Bai Yunbian also stepped forward, leading everyone in Yunmeng State, and bowed to Wang Ruoshui, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Then leave.

Longshouzhou, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Baiyangzhou, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Sixiangzhou, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."

As teams left one after another, in the noisy lobby just now, only the people from Guangling Prefecture were left.

As for the old professor of Guozijian, of course he was immediately protected by the steward of the guild hall.

Wang Ruoshui wiped the blood from his forehead, looked at the people in Guangling Prefecture whose clothes were completely wet, and there were still many tea leaves hanging in their hair, "Everyone, please take care of yourself!"

After speaking, he turned around and strode away.

"Master Wang!"

Behind him came the shouts of Guangling Prefecture's instruction.

Wang Ruoshui stopped and turned his head, only to see Guanglingzhou Jiaoyu leading Guanglingzhou Juzi to give him a deep bow, "Thank you."

"A matter of duty." Wang Ruoshui said lightly, turned and walked out of the hall.

At this time, the big shots on the second floor dared to come out slowly, and then left quickly.

Qin Yuwen stood by the window, waiting for those people from the British government to leave first, and said with a chuckle: "I didn't expect the Ministry of Rites to have such a responsible doctor, it's rare!"

After a while, several servants returned to the private room of the restaurant one after another, compiled what they had seen and heard into a booklet, copied it into a booklet, and handed it to Jin Zhong, the team leader. The group walked out of the restaurant, mounted their horses, and hurried back to Miyagi.

After everyone changed their clothes, Jin Zhong checked the booklet carefully, put it in his arms, and walked quickly to the imperial study.

When he got to the door, he got the pass, changed into small steps, came to the front of Emperor Chongning, and knelt down respectfully.

"Your Majesty, the servants and others went to the Guangling Guild Hall to watch the battle. The details have been recorded here. Please read it, Your Majesty."

Emperor Chongning nodded towards the personal eunuch beside him, and then asked, "Why is it taking so long?"

"Today's affairs are quite turbulent, so some time has been delayed."

Emperor Chongning didn't ask any more questions, he knew that everything he wanted to know would be written in this notebook.

Unfolding the booklet, he looked carefully.

He sent people to watch the battle, firstly because he wanted to know about Xia Jingyun's true talents, secondly because he heard that the incident was quite a big deal, he also wanted to see how the current imperial examination candidates are doing, and to prepare for the imperial examination, of course, thirdly because he was bored.

The state affairs are managed by the prime minister and the central government. The New Year is approaching. Although there are many affairs, there is little fun. What I want to do on weekdays is not suitable to do now. I can only look at these things to relieve boredom.

His eyes fell line by line, as if he was in the Guangling Guild Hall at that time.

Time passed silently, and in the imperial study room, only the incense was swaying and rising, which showed that this was a living world.

After reading the excerpt, Emperor Chongning said softly, "Xuanhu."

A man in black standing in the corner stepped forward, "Your Majesty."

"Look at what's written in this notebook, are there any mistakes or omissions?"

The man in black took the booklet and looked at it carefully.

Emperor Chongning also leaned against the table, closed his eyes and meditated, bent his right knee, and tapped his fingers lightly on the knee.

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are no omissions or mistakes, and the situation is the same as what Heibingtai understands."

Emperor Chongning didn't even open his eyes, and said indifferently: "Ministry of Rites, Minister of Yizhi, Wang Ruoshui. Where does this person come from?"

The personal eunuch beside him was like a wood carving, as if he hadn't heard the words of Emperor Chongning.

The man in black is like a live dictionary of officialdom, "Your Majesty, this person's ancestral home is Yingshui County, Sixiang Prefecture. He was a Jinshi in Chongning three years ago. He was exiled to Xianlin County as the county magistrate, and then returned to the Ministry of Rites as Tongzhi Juncheng.

Emperor Chongning nodded slowly, noncommittal, "Then Shi Zixian is Shi Dingzhong's cousin?"

"Yes, his father, Shi Dingxiao, is the sheriff of Yanyang County in Guangling Prefecture, and he and Shi Dingzhong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, are direct brothers."

"It's interesting that the butler of the Duke of England is also there."

Emperor Chongning narrowed his eyes, snorted lightly, and waved his hands, "Go down!"

The man in black withdrew, and the room seemed to be a little brighter.

"Gao Yi." Emperor Chongning ordered softly, "Gao Yi, Xuan Qin Prime Minister, Minister of Officials, Minister of Rites to discuss matters."

The personal eunuch quickly agreed, went down to make arrangements and came back, and then listened to Emperor Chongning's arrangements.

"Go and find the record of the Ministry of Officials' selection of the Minister of Rites."

Soon, a small stack of notebooks was reported.

About half an hour later, the three important ministers came to the imperial study.

Looking at each other's identities, the three of them already understood why His Majesty summoned them.

Emperor Chongning had already read the batch of papers, and said slowly: "Li Tianfeng from the Ministry of Rites succeeds Sishui State Shepherd. Now the Ministry of Rites still lacks a servant. There are many things to do in the Ministry of Rites in the coming New Year's Eve, including the upcoming Spring Festival. Let's make up for the vacancy before the end of the year!"

Guo Renzhong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, said: "Your Majesty's words are true. The Ministry of Officials is also working on recommending a few more candidates these days. This is the list originally drawn up by the Ministry of Officials. Please have a look at it."

As expected of a person who can secure the position of Minister in the Ministry of Officials, he took out a note from his sleeve and asked the eunuch to help pass it over.

Emperor Chongning opened it and glanced at it, but unexpectedly did not comment, "What's the opinion of the Ministry of Rites?"

Shi Dingzhong hurriedly said: "Weichen's opinion is that for the next New Year's Day, a series of sacrifices after the beginning of spring, and Chunwei, it is best to promote someone who can be used immediately from the Ministry of Rites, so as not to delay time, Weichen thinks."

"Your statement is good, and I agree with it." Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Chongning nodded.

Then he said directly: "Among the current doctors in the Ministry of Rites, who has the most turnover in various divisions and the most experienced?"

Shi Dingzhong hesitated for a moment, and finally swallowed the words of recommending the Minister of Rituals to be the successor, "Currently, there are four doctors in the Ministry of Rites. Wang Ruoshui, the doctor of the Rites and System, has worked in the Host and Customer Division, the Rites Department, and the Rites and System Department. Feng Jieyi, the Lang of the Rites Department, has worked in the Food and Rituals Department and the Rites Department. The other two are only the managers of one department."

He summoned up his courage, "But Feng Jieyi's talent lies far away."

"Just this Wang Ruoshui! What do Prime Minister Qin and Guo Qing think?"

Qin Xiang immediately cupped his hands, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Seeing that His Majesty has decided to be promoted from within the Ministry of Rites, Minister of the Ministry of Officials said directly, "Your Majesty is wise."

"Your Majesty." Shi Dingzhong wanted to struggle again.

"Cough cough." Qin Xiang coughed twice, causing Shi Dingzhong to wake up immediately, and said quickly, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Emperor Chongning acted as if he hadn't realized it, and hummed, "Then let the center draw up the decree and use the seal. Get things done before the New Year's seal, and everyone can have a good year with peace of mind."

"The minister obeys the order!"

"Is there anything else? It's all here, let's discuss it, and the seal of the proposed decree should be issued together a year ago."

After a while, the three important ministers left.

Walking out of the imperial study, Shi Dingzhong cupped his hands to thank Prime Minister Qin, "Thank you Prime Minister Qin for reminding me just now."

Qin Xiang smiled slightly, "Your Majesty has obviously made up his mind a long time ago, Shi Shangshu should not let selfishness fool his eyes!"

In the imperial study room, Emperor Chongning opened the book again and took a look, seeing some plots, he couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"Forget it, the younger generation has worked so hard, so let's give him some lucky money."

He stretched his waist, "Gao Yi, drive Changle Palace."

(End of this chapter)