Chapter 320 Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers
There was an uproar outside, and even the examiners of this provincial examination were very impressed with Su Yizhao.
They were all observing the movements secretly, even Cao Jincheng was no exception.
Cao Jincheng has always paid close attention to Su Yizhao, but he had only read one of Su Yizhao's articles at that time, and he was not qualified to view the others.
But he was very optimistic about Su Yizhao's literary talents, but he didn't expect that the situation would develop like this.
It's not that he couldn't see that this was a game between the two sides, but he was quite disgusted by putting two children on the fire.
Su Yizhao had just implemented the plan, but Lin Jiaoyu was in dire straits.
He sat upright in front of the round table, stretched out his hand to lift the red cloth covering it, and saw a small tray in front of him. A golden light shone, almost blinding him.
There are ten taels of gold ingots, ten in total, which are converted into one thousand taels of silver, and are neatly stacked on the tray.
The gold ingot is round and compact, emitting a dazzling light under the candlelight.
Taking a deep breath, he had never seen so much gold in his life.
After teaching in the Confucian School for so many years, the family's balance did not even exceed four hundred taels.
His fingers trembled as he stroked these gold ingots. As long as he promised to keep silent, these would all be his.
But he has been clean and honest for so many years, and now he is over fifty. Is it possible that he has to abandon his conscience for these yellow and white things? Where is the pride of a scholar?
Sitting at the table, he couldn't calm down for a long time.
"Dong dong dong!" Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Lin Jiaoyu covered the red cloth again, "What's the matter?"
"Master, someone has sent a secret letter!" The Chang Sui outside the door said in a low voice.
Lin Jiaoyu frowned. After he read the secret letter, he was suddenly shocked and then started to tremble.
Within two days, the rumors changed again and again, and the matter became more confusing.
Everyone was very enthusiastic about this matter, and there was a lot of discussion in the city. The rumors were flying all over the sky, and even spread to other nearby cities. Even the fourth prince and others who had just arrived in Lindai Mansion received the news.
At this time, some candidates raised objections and suggested that they should read Su Yizhao's original paper. Otherwise, how can they rule out the suspicion of cheating? And how can they, the candidates, rest assured that there are no omissions in their scores?
For a time, the whole city was filled with doubts about the government.
"It seems that Beiyuan Mansion is very lively! This matter is a bit strange, Zeming! Why don't we join in the fun? Anyway, there are still some days before the wedding!" The fourth prince said to Zong Zeming with great interest.
A trace of unknown emotion flashed in Zong Zeming's eyes, and he nodded, "This matter is related to fraud in the imperial examination. The emperor always attaches great importance to this. You really shouldn't sit idly by and ignore it."
After the two discussed it, they planned to go to Beiyuan Mansion.
"Great Elder! This matter should be the work of the Su family. Why do you think the Su family did this?"
Meng Shunlin was a little puzzled. Wouldn't this be more detrimental to Su Yizhao? There were rumors outside that Su Yizhao had gained a false reputation.
Anyway, the reviews were mixed, and it was widely spread.
The great elder shook his head, "You should be asking Su Yizhao why he did this?"
Meng Shunlin was very surprised, "You mean, these were all done by Su Yizhao himself?"
"Su Wenqing didn't come back with him at all during this provincial examination. If it was Su Wenqing's idea last time, what about this time? Or do you think these two times were the ideas of the old guys from the Su family?"
The great elder said and snorted coldly.
"If they were so smart, they wouldn't have been doing nothing for so many years."
"How can he have such a strategy at such a young age? Are you looking up to him too much?"
Meng Shunlin felt that the elder was too arbitrary. No matter how capable a child was, he didn't think he could have such a plan?
The eldest elder glanced at Meng Shunlin, why hadn't he noticed before that this clan nephew had such little knowledge?
"Actually, it's not hard to guess his intention. He just did the opposite. He made this matter a big deal and even reached Tianting. This was an opportunity for him. He could also take the opportunity to arrange for the deployment in the capital.
He was caught off guard and interrupted our plan."
The elder said with a long sigh, "Such a talent does not exist in our Meng family. This man is very bold in his actions, but his mind is extremely delicate. He is no worse than those who are scheming."
Meng Shunlin suddenly realized, "It's this move again, this is to muddy the waters."
"The tricks are not afraid of old age, as long as they are useful. He dares to do this with his own strength. It is true that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers! Now it depends on the capital, I hope they can move faster."
"Su Yizhao understands the importance of seizing the opportunity, but we are one step ahead of him. Let's see how he can turn things around."
And there are indeed changes in the capital.
During the court meeting, the chief minister E Chongming twisted his right foot towards the ground. Lin Song, the censor of the right capital who was lined up behind him, saw this and his eyes darkened.
He moved his feet slightly and took a step to the right with his right foot.
"Your Majesty! I have something to report!"
Lin Song looked at the officials coming out in shock, and after a moment he retracted his right foot that he had just raised.
"Su Aiqing, please speak!" The emperor's face softened when he saw it was Su Jinxun.
The emperor has always respected the elders very much.
What's more, Su Jinxun will retire from office in just two years. Even though his performance is mediocre, he has never made any mistakes.
E Chongming narrowed his eyes, and then his face changed slightly.
"Your Majesty, this time the grandson of a humble minister returned to his ancestral hometown to take the exam and won second place." Su Jinxun said.
The emperor was stunned when he heard this. He was a little confused, but he still smiled and said: "Haha! Su Aiqing was a Jinshi at the beginning. Your grandson must also be talented and intelligent, and he can inherit your true heritage!"
All the officials in the court twitched their lips, "What does this mean? Your grandson just passed the examination and had to go to the court to report it?"
Whose family doesn't have a candidate? Even if they pass the Jinshi exam, no one will be able to speak to the court.
Second place? Everyone snorted, are you showing off?
Su Jinxun was not happy when he heard this. Instead, he sighed, lifted up his skirt and knelt down.
The emperor was even more confused, "What is Su Aiqing doing? Your grandson has passed the provincial examination. It is a happy event!"
"I am ashamed of myself! In this provincial examination, my grandson won second place. I am really ashamed." Su Jinxun sighed, and then fell to the ground.
Everyone couldn't help but roll their eyes. Are you ashamed after winning second place? Shouldn't those who don't come first deserve to die of shame?
This old man came to the court to show off.
The emperor couldn't laugh or cry, "What? Could it be that he is the head of the county trial case?"
The second place is not satisfied. Isn't this too harsh? The emperor was deeply moved and a little interested.
"Exactly!" Su Jinxun said solemnly.
"Oh? Then he must be very talented and have extraordinary abilities. How old are you in your family and how old are you?"
Every day was filled with government affairs, which gave people a splitting headache. The emperor suddenly became interested and wanted to talk about family affairs.
"My name is Su Yizhao, I am the seventh in my family, I am fourteen this year."
Everyone is a little impatient, what is this nonsense? This old man, his grandson has just become a civil servant, and he is in a hurry to pave the way?