Just like a drop of oil splashing into the water, countless people helped, some even cried on the spot, and the matter instantly became a big deal.
Since ancient times, students have been the most susceptible to incitement.
Because students have read books and have some knowledge, they already have a sense of superiority in their hearts. Most of them are proud of themselves. They always feel that their articles are brilliant, they read them endlessly, and they are far superior to others...
And for several years, even decades, I have to shoulder the expectations of my whole family and invest too much hope. I dare not make any mistakes and cannot tolerate any mistakes...
Therefore, every time there is an imperial examination, someone will definitely question the unfairness of the imperial examination.
And this time, because Tang Shijin invited the guests back first, but not all of them, these people had already accumulated dissatisfaction in their hearts, and coupled with the strong sense of loss under the list, they immediately made trouble as soon as someone came forward.
It's impossible to communicate.
Some people are really passionate and vent their anger wildly, while some people haven't lost their minds yet and are having more fun.
After all, if you don’t make a fuss, there will be nothing. If you make a fuss, maybe you will get something?
Anyway, the law does not punish the public. Even if the sky falls, there will be tall people holding it up. What are you afraid of? It’s causing trouble!!
There is nothing trivial about a scholar's affairs. Once a fuss breaks out here, everyone from all sides who should know will soon know about it.
Emperor Yuan Sheng had always been ill. If this was a good thing, he could still struggle and toss about it. When he heard that it was such a troublesome matter, he immediately sent Yan Baiwei to deal with it.
Yan Baiwei summoned people to discuss the matter.
When everyone arrived, Tang Shijin hurried in and gave a hasty salute.
Yan Baiwei said kindly: "Jin'er, you..."
Tang Shijin bowed again, as if he didn't want to see him: "Please don't call him that."
Yan Baiwei pursed his lips and changed his words: "Tang Qing, many students are making trouble in front of Gongyuan, saying that there seems to be fraud in this imperial examination... What do you think about this?"
Tang Shijin said: "I... I don't have any ideas."
Yan Baiwei said with a helpless expression: "But most of the people on the list this time took your post and entered the Diaoxiu Garden, so these people think there must be something fishy in it."
Tang Shijin looked at him with wide eyes: "Your Highness, do you think I'm buying people's hearts? What's the use of buying a group of scholars who can't carry their shoulders or lift their hands? They can't even understand what they're saying! I'm buying people like this
Do people cause trouble for themselves?”
She turned around and saw Tao Xiang: "Uh... foster father, I'm not talking about you."
Tao Xiang said helplessly: "Your Highness, I have no idea who Prince Qing has invited. There is absolutely no fraud. Please investigate clearly."
"Exactly!" Chen Jianru also said: "All the papers were evaluated jointly by us, and there is no bias."
Chen Shiwu also said: "Your Highness, he is probably just a failed student who is trying to get along randomly because he is unwilling to do so. I believe that Prince Qing has absolutely no such intention."
Tang Shi Jinxin said, "Are you still pretending to look the same?"
But Li Ruoxing said loudly: "Exactly! The prince's post is based on merit, and the examination is also based on selection. What's so strange about being on the list?"
Zhong Linfeng said: "Your Highness, I'm afraid there is a reason for this. These students are making such a big fuss, so we should investigate thoroughly."
Huh?
Xiao Zhong, look at you with thick eyebrows and big eyes, you are also rebellious...have you joined the prince?
But as soon as Zhong Linfeng said it, someone agreed, "Yes, we should give them an explanation no matter what."
"Isn't it a little weird for the prince to summon the literati so urgently a year ago?"
"Exactly! And you want them to live in the Diaoxiu Garden for ten days and spend a lot of money just to get a calligraphy and painting? This is really unreasonable."
Why can't you make sense? I have money, can't I?
"Indeed!" Zhong Linfeng said again: "And so many literati are from the same family. If the prince has checked before inviting them, why did the prince check so many literati? If he has hired them without checking, why is it such a coincidence?
, these people coincide with most of the Xingbang? I think this is a bit contradictory!"
"That's right! Your Highness, the imperial examination is to select scholars for the country. It must not be ignored. It should be investigated thoroughly!"
Tang Shijin watched it with great interest.
There are really few officials who can get into this place who are not talented in acting. Look at Zhong Linfeng's righteous speech. How does he look like our comrades?
How could someone as gentle as Chen Shiwu look like the mastermind behind the scenes?
Li Ruoxing was lucky enough to keep his position as minister last time, but now he is trying his best to please her and speaks to her every word;
As for Liu Huayu, he is indeed a well-rounded wallflower. He has obviously noticed that there is something wrong with this matter, so he is secretly sitting on the wall and watching.
Yan Baiwei listened for a long time and then said: "Tang Qing, what do you think?"
Tang Shijin said: "Your Highness, I don't understand the affairs of scholars, but I have a clear conscience. I just want to do business, and I will offend whoever I want!"
Yan Baiwei raised his hand and said, "Before the examination, gathering many literati will easily arouse suspicion."
"I don't understand what your Highness is saying!" Tang Shijin choked, "I asked the Emperor at that time! The Emperor said it's okay! Does Your Highness think that the Emperor's words don't count?"
Yan Baiwei looked like he was choked by her and looked at her with a frown.
Their eyes collided in the air.
Tang Shijin praised it with his eyes and said to himself, "Xiao Weiwei, your acting skills are good!"
Yan Baiwei rarely wore apricot yellow after she told her about it once. At this time, he was also wearing a black uniform with a five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it. He was tall, majestic and noble. In the Tang Dynasty, Jinxin said how could she forget that she had said it before?
I wanted to buy him a thirteen-piece gold and jade quilt, but now that I have gained enough status, I actually forgot to buy it!
She stood at the front and drove unceremoniously with her eyes.
Yan Baiwei faced a group of old foxes: "..."
He barely managed to hold on and said, "Gu Jue has no such intention."
Zhong Linfeng seemed to be about to rescue him, and suddenly said: "My lord, if you really don't understand the affairs of the literati, why do you still know that you need to ask His Majesty for instructions on this matter?"
This was a very malicious question.
Tang Shijin turned back, showing an angry expression, and glared at him: "Others will tell me!"
Zhong Linfeng raised his eyebrows and said, "Did the 'other people' say anything else?" He deliberately emphasized the emphasis.
Tang Shijin said angrily: "What do you mean by this?"
Zhong Linfeng's expression was calm: "The lower officials actually respect the prince very much, but the imperial examination is very important. The imperial examination does not depend on family status, but selects scholars for the country. As the saying goes, one is a farmer in the court, and one ascends to the emperor's hall in the evening. It is also said that a general has no kind.
A minister comes from a hut... It is because of this that people all over the world regard studying as the right path! If there is something fishy about this matter, we must not let it go lightly, otherwise it will chill the enthusiasm of students all over the world..."
Blah blah blah...
Everyone thinks they understand. No wonder this person is so active. He probably wants to take the opportunity to show off in front of the prince...
Tang Shijin was speechless by what he said: "Mr. Zhong, I do not ignore the imperial examination. Although I am not good at poetry, I have always respected talented people. This matter really has nothing to do with me. I have never done anything.
I have a clear conscience."
Her aura had faded a lot, as if something had been said to her, she took a few steps away to cover it up.