The ministers resigned from Tai Chi Hall one after another.
Li Gang was a little behind, walking side by side with Yang Shidao from Zhongshushe.
Yang Shidao bowed and saluted, and called out, "Teacher."
He was a disciple of Li Gang, and he was deeply favored. When the Yang family was in relatively difficult times, he was recommended by Li Gang to protect him and found a position in Zhongshu.
Because of his talent and learning skills, Li Yuan invited him to the feast of beasts. After a question and answer session, he praised him quite a lot. It was rumored that Li Yuan intended to marry his daughter to him, and there were also rumors that he would be sent to the capital to lead troops.
In the end, it all came to nothing, because Li Po entered Chang'an and gave Yang Shidao another chance.
His elder brothers Yang Gongren and Yang Xu were both officials under Li Po's rule and were highly valued. Since they returned to the capital, they naturally had to take care of their younger brothers.
Yang Shidao's official career became bright and certain at once, and soon he was promoted to the post of Zhongshu Sheren after Cen Wenwen.
Now his ability to lead troops has not been revealed, but he has occupied a place in the Chang'an literary world. There is not much literary talent in Guanxi, so he is even more exaggerated and placed alongside Cen Wenwen, Yan Shigu, Du Zhengzang and others.
In fact, if we talk about talent and learning alone, Hongnong Yang's son, who is obviously better at military, archery and horsemanship than writing, is much inferior to those people.
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Li Gang is over seventy years old, his beard and hair are all white. He has been answering questions correctly in the palace for a long time and has been taught a lesson. His expression is inevitably a little tired.
Nodding slightly, he said: "I have lost some time, but your reputation has become even stronger."
Yang Shidao immediately said a few words of humility, and then asked: "Teacher, is there something wrong with looking for students?"
Li Gang nodded and said in a low voice: "Someone leaked the test questions for the Jingzhao Examination..."
Yang Shidao was startled and stopped immediately. He looked at the teacher suspiciously, and immediately lowered his voice and asked, "Is this really happening? Then why did the teacher tell the students? Wouldn't it be left to Dali Temple or the Ministry of Punishment?
Okay? Just now..."
Li Gang continued to move forward, sighed, waved his hand and said: "It's such a troubled time, I just heard a few rumors, and I only heard about it last night.
Now that all the scholars have entered the Academy of Arts, it is impossible to verify it in a hurry, and you don't know where Jingzhao is. This is a serious matter, and I want you to pay more attention to it in Zhongshu.
You know better than anyone how the test questions came out, so once you start investigating, you have to be prepared."
Yang Shidao's heart suddenly rose to his throat, and he cursed in his heart. The examination questions were jointly participated by Zhongshu, Liubu, and the Secretary Supervisor.
He is naturally the representative of Zhongshu, otherwise he would not appear in the Tai Chi Hall today.
If this was investigated, the commotion would definitely be huge. The people who asked the questions were all important officials in the court. Who the hell was so unethical that he would do such a shameful thing? What are you asking for?
Money? Wealth? Everyone is in need...
Then there are only a few possibilities, one is a favor, the other is someone with evil intentions and wants to disrupt the government, or who accidentally leaked it?
He immediately understood the teacher's caution. This was no joke. Once a quarrel broke out, the Ministry of Etiquette would naturally bear the brunt, and other people would also be involved.
In addition... Jing Zhaoyin is from Yuen Long, a serious relative of the emperor...
Thinking of this, Yang Shidao couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
At this time, what he most wanted to hear was that the rumors were just rumors. Maybe the teacher came to talk to him like this. It seemed that the teacher had great trust in the person who spoke...
He thought for a long time, then bowed gratefully and gave another salute, "The student understands and thanks the teacher first, but the student... feels that this matter is so important and has only been heard about, so it is better..."
Li Gang's eyes sharpened instantly, "Why not? Pretend that nothing happens? Have you forgotten what I taught you?"
Master Yang was speechless. Looking at his appearance, Li Gang secretly sighed in disappointment. He could trust this disciple's character, otherwise he would not have talked to him in the first place.
Moreover, what Li Gang valued most was that Yang Shidao was the brother of Yang Gongren, the Minister of Punishment, and he would need Yang Gongren's strong support in the future.
But when there is a big event, he is so irresponsible. It is really hard to praise. It seems that he has found the wrong person. He should talk to Changsun Wuji first.
That young man is resolute and resolute, and he is an expert in handling cases. It is suitable for him. It can be seen from the correct answers in the palace. He is courageous and knows how to measure. If he can get out of the current predicament, this young man's career will be unstoppable.
Limited edition.
Li Gang believed that if the young young minister of Dali Temple heard about this matter, his answer would definitely be different from that of Yang Shidao, and he would definitely not be willing to calm down the matter and protect himself.
The confidant of the King of Qin back then... Because of this identity, he hesitated. He was Li Jiancheng's teacher, but he went to talk to Li Shimin's uncle. This was not a good thing.
What they are pursuing is such a matter, and it is easy for others to seize the evidence and criticize it. You can imagine what kind of ups and downs they will face after this matter comes out.
This is what he meant by troubled times.
But he would never pretend that nothing had happened. In his later years, he, Li Gang, had been upright and upright all his life. Could it be that he was still afraid of those scoundrels?
Moreover, this is the first major imperial examination, and some people dare to leak the test questions. If we can't get to the bottom of it this time, what will happen the second time, and the third time? Don't those people want to turn the world upside down?
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This student cannot be relied upon. Li Gang's tone turned from solemn to indifferent, "As long as you know about this matter, don't spread it to outsiders. After all, it is still a matter of speculation... You have to know the importance of it."
Yang Shidao felt a lot more at ease. He had a clear conscience and was not afraid of people coming to investigate, and he did not want to get involved in this matter. At this time, seeing that the teacher had no intention of letting him participate, he quickly said: "Teacher, don't worry, students will definitely not spread a word here."
go out."
Li Gang had completely lost hope in him, and Yang Gongren... they didn't have a close friendship. Without Yang Shidao's introduction, it would have been difficult to talk to Yang Gongren rashly.
As he walked out of the Taiji Palace, he was making some plans in his mind. He thought that he should wait a moment, and it would be better to wait until the emperor returned to the capital, because he saw that the empress seemed to be dissatisfied with him, and showed signs of embarrassment in her behavior.
If you are too concerned, it is better not to alarm the Queen.
The emperor was different. When hearing Gao Shen's case, his unhurried and under-control manner left a very deep impression on Li Gang.
The queen obviously does not have such clever means. She is still thinking about how to talk to the ministers. Her political opinions are not clear yet. If a major case comes together, Xu will be in a hurry. Moreover, Jing Zhaoyin is still in Yuen Long, so it is easier to care and chaos.
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In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Bi didn't know that the storm was about to start.
She was very strict with herself, and she had to reflect on every word she said at the court meeting. The final result was that she was very satisfied with herself, and felt that as long as she completed the imperial examination, her husband would definitely praise her when he returned to Beijing...
This chapter has been completed!