Compared to the truth, lies are extremely fragile.

No matter how perfect a lie is, there will be loopholes and one day it will be exposed.

If Song Qiaonian directly told people that it was His Majesty the Emperor who plotted against him, Cai Jing, he would be exposed sooner or later.

Because this was nonsense, Cai Jing didn't eat or drink anything in Ziwei Hall.

But it would be different if we put it another way.

Cai Jing was normal before going to Ziwei Palace. After Cai Jing came back from Ziwei Palace, he suddenly suffered from vomiting and diarrhea and became incontinent.

These two points are absolutely true and can withstand anyone's verification.

By then, without Song Qiaonian's words, people who got the news would think, "What's going on with Mr. Cai?"

Why did you become so sick after a trip to the palace?

Could it be that something was eaten or drank inside?

Compared with Song Qiaonian's despicable and deliberate spreading of news to smear people, people will believe in what they speculate more, and they are not afraid of being criticized by others if they tell the truth.

Because of these two changes, basically all the ministers and ministers were present, and these people were all witnesses!

Song Qiaonian gradually understood all this, and his eyes lit up.

"Master Cai, high!" He couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

Cai Jing gently pulled the corner of his mouth. Although this could alleviate some of his stigma, it was impossible to completely erase it.

With Wang Mang's words, I'm afraid someone will still put a dung bucket on his head.

Song Qiaonian looked at Cai Jing's face and moved his lips. In the end, he did not say what Su Ling'a and Wu Shenglan said later about boiling shit and exploding the latrine...

Pa~

Cai Jing slapped Song Qiaonian on his shoulder: "Let's go find Wang Zongbo and the others first."

He twisted his buttocks to relieve the discomfort under his buttocks. He just wanted to finish the work quickly and return home quickly.

However, this action brought unimaginable pressure to Song Qiaonian. With a green face, he supported Cai Jing with unsteady steps, and the two of them slowly walked towards the check-in room not far away.

Crunch~

The door to the duty room was pushed open, and a group of servants in scarlet robes all looked over: "Master Cai!"

Deng Xunwu, Han Mulu and others hurriedly came up to help him, but as soon as he took two steps, the stench from Cai Jing's body spread to their noses, and they were stopped at their feet.

The charcoal basin in the room was burning brightly, and it was as warm as spring, much warmer than in the corridor.

"Haha, just sit down first." Cai Jing waved his sleeves and moved towards the innermost seat.

The waiters on both sides of the road smelled his scent, and their expressions changed.

Wang Mang's face turned red, he stood up and asked with concern: "Master Cai, how is your health? Do you want to rest first and ask the imperial doctor to take a look?"

By the way, it will dissipate the smell of your old body.

Cai Jing was so angry that his teeth were itching for this person who gave him the title of "Shit Bucket".

It's just that he didn't show it on his face, but as if he suddenly thought of something, he sighed, and a hint of confusion and loss appeared on his face.

"I have already asked the immortal people to refuse the imperial doctor's appointment. I know my situation myself and there is no need for the imperial doctor to come and see me."

"this……"

Everyone present was stunned, wondering why Mr. Cai was acting like this.

Wang Mang frowned even more in confusion. If you don't want to look for it, why don't you look for it? Why do you look so dead?

He further advised: "Since Mr. Cai is clear about himself, I will not persuade him any more."

"But Mr. Cai is the pillar of the country. I hope Mr. Cai will take care of his health. It is best to ask a famous doctor to take good care of him."

Cai Jing forced a smile on his heavy face: "Thank you, Jujun, for your advice. I will pay attention to it in the future, but..."

He shook his head again and remained silent.

This kind of ordinary behavior is very annoying. Wang Mang's head throbbed with veins. He took a deep breath to calm down, but he was overtaken by the smell of Mr. Cai.

"Master Cai, please sit down."

"good."

Cai Jing nodded and sat on the main seat.

Many of the servants endured the smell in their noses and looked at Master Cai expectantly.

Cai Jing had "something" to do, and he had no intention of trying to get along with them. He said solemnly: "I just went to the palace and told your Majesty my thoughts on the Sixth Book of Secretariat."

"What do you think, Your Majesty?" Lu Yin looked at Cai Jing with concern.

Cai Jing looked around at everyone, and then slowly said: "What your Majesty and Prime Minister Qin mean is that the ministers of the six departments are ministers, and the ministers under Zhongshu are also ministers. We must treat them all equally in order to be more fair."

"How is this fair?"

When Lu Yin learned the result, his face turned red. He couldn't help interrupting Cai Jing's words: "The deputy examiners are all the seniors of the Sixth Department of Shangshu who won from the Hanlin Academy. What does it have to do with their Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province?"

relation?"

"Just because of the reputation of a minister, he wants to snatch the deputy examiner of our sixth department. What kind of reason is this??"

Wang Mang frowned slightly and turned to look at Lu Yin: "Shilang Lu, don't interrupt Mr. Cai."

After hearing this, Lu Yin finally sobered up a little and looked at Cai Jing apologetically: "I'm sorry, Mr. Cai, Wang Zongbo."

"It doesn't matter."

Cai Jing waved his hand. The angrier these ministers were, the happier he would be.

However, Mr. Cai did not reveal this idea, but said with a slightly serious expression: "I have also argued with His Majesty. The Minister of the Sixth Department of the Book of History has more experience in presiding over examinations, and has also had many fights with many officials from foreign dynasties.

Through communication, accidents can be handled better and more conveniently.”

"And the ministers of the inner dynasty deal with documents all day long. If they were to assist the examiners of the Zuo Conference and handle the complicated affairs during the examination, they might be in a hurry."

"In this regard, the Minister of the Sixth Department will definitely do better..."

In the room, the charcoal fire is burning brightly and is as warm as spring.

Many of the ministers seemed to have gradually ignored the stench in their noses, and their expressions became heavier and heavier as they listened to Mr. Cai's earnest words and persuasion to His Majesty the Emperor.

At the end of the sentence, he sighed softly: "...In the end, His Majesty did not agree to let me resign, but before leaving, he also said that he would consider my words again."

"I don't know when His Majesty will give me an answer."

The faces of many ministers present turned dark. They are all from the imperial court. Can't you understand the meaning of these words?

"I'm thinking about it" in this situation generally means that your opinion is worthless and just bullshit.

If 'I'm thinking carefully', it means that your fart smells a bit...

"Master Cai, no matter what, the position of deputy examiner cannot be taken away by Zhongshu and Shangshu." Lu Yin, the Minister of War, looked heavy.

Yan Lide also had a hint of urgency on his face: "Wang Zongbo, what do you think?"

Many ministers present also turned their heads. The Ministry of Rites has the greatest say in the selection of deputy examiners. They are all their own people. Wang Zongbo can't turn to outsiders, right?

Cai Jing calmly turned his head and looked at Wang Mang.

Wang Mang secretly cursed himself for being so troublesome and taking such a trip, but he thought for a moment and said: "Although the Ministry of Rites presides over the examination, I cannot ignore the opinions of Your Majesty, Zhongshu and the Ministry of Men, and insist on going my own way.

Forcefully select the deputy examiner."

With a smile on his face, Cai Jing nodded imperceptibly, and then looked in the direction of Deng Xunwu.

Deng Xunwu was startled, and after looking at Cai Jing for a moment, he raised his head, looked at Wang Mang and said, "Uncle Wang Zong, this is not only a matter for the Ministry of Rites, but also for the six departments."

He said loudly: "No matter what decision Wang Zongbo makes, I will support Wang Zongbo."

Gao Xun paused for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I also support Wang Zongbo's decision."

"The lower officials also support Wang Zongbo." Han Mulu followed closely and echoed.

After the three of them, many of the ministers present also seemed to be enlightened and spoke one after another.

"Wang Zongbo must choose a deputy examiner from among the six departments."

"The lower official also supports Mr. Zong Bo. As long as the examiner quota is not lost to Zhongshu, the disciples will be spared..."

They may not be able to represent one party, but they can just represent themselves. Now that so many ministers have expressed their opinions together, it can represent a very powerful force in itself.

Cai Jing smiled and nodded: "Uncle Wang Zong, don't worry."

"The ministers support you, I support you, and the entire six departments of Shangshu support you!"

"Thank you all, Sir, and Sir Cai for your trust."

Wang Mang's expression was a little touched...or rather heavy. He cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely do my best to let one of my ministers from the Sixth Department serve as the deputy examiner."

The ministers paused for a moment, but Cai Jing smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Wang Zong."

"The Ministry of Rites will definitely not face this matter alone. I and the Six Ministers will support you."

As soon as these words came out, many of the ministers present seemed to be emboldened, especially Song Qiaonian and others, who all said: "So what if Zhongshu Sheng and Menxia Sheng are not afraid of them!"
To be continued...