The details of the dispute in the Imperial College were presented to everyone almost as it really was.
Whether it was Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye using their own connections to try to accuse Zhang Shou of being self-righteous, conceited, and buying people's hearts, or Zhang Shou's students represented by Lu Sanlang and Ji Jiu, as well as Zhang Chen and Zhu Er, who were still in the capital, trying every means to spread propaganda on Zhang Shou's behalf, all of them were defeated under the influence of some powerful force.
Because overnight, people on the streets were all publishing the truth about the Imperial College dispute, and without exception, they all insisted that it was a real record that they had heard from the students of the Imperial College.
Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye were shocked and angry, and naturally thought that this showed that Zhang Shou's power was too great and he could control public opinion. But Lu Sanlang and others were also really angry, and when they were secretly conspiring, everyone was cursing, and Kong Daxueshi was naturally considered to be the mastermind behind Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye, deliberately trying to whitewash Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye.
As a result, when Zhu Ying was pulled into a meeting by Lu Sanlang and then came back to tell Zhang Shou these speculations, Zhang Shou couldn't help but laugh: "Only the governor is allowed to set fires, but the people are not allowed to light lamps. These guys really judge others by their own standards. What is spread outside is the truth of the matter, not a distortion of the facts. I really want to move Jiuzhang Hall out of the Imperial College, not Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye to drive me away."
"Obviously, the most mainstream view outside is from those who know the cause and effect of the incident. They want to show justice and lead public opinion. Lu Gaoyuan and the others are so angry and frustrated. There is no need for them to do so. How could there be so many shady people?"
"How can these cunning guys be truly fair? Under the guise of fairness, who knows how many dirty calculations they are hiding!"
Zhu Ying raised her eyebrows, and was very dissatisfied with Zhang Shou's words: "Besides, apart from Zhou Jijiu and Luo Siye, the other students in the Imperial College are just students. Most of the students present that day were dissatisfied that Jiuzhangtang was more valued by the emperor. How could they be so kind to say anything fair? And if they are not fair, how can others know the whole story?"
"Unless someone has had spies in the Imperial College for a long time, and there is more than one, because they can corroborate each other, there is no need to worry about someone adding fuel to the fire, so the whole thing can be restored. However, this person definitely has bad intentions!"
"Because if there was no one in the Imperial College fanning the flames, how could they spread rumors about your dispute with Zhou Luo so seriously, and then incited a group of idiots to cause trouble in front of the Jiuzhang Hall? In my opinion, the person who spread the rumors at that time and the one who seems to be fair now are the same person behind the scenes!"
Zhang Shou had never expected that Zhu Ying could analyze things so well. Knowing that it was rare for Zhu Ying to have such judgment and action, he simply asked with interest, "Then Yingying, what are you going to do?"
"Hmph, what should I do... Just chill! He stirs up trouble first and then jumps out to speak for justice. This kind of person is the most hateful! How can I sleep well if I don't dig him out? I have already made an agreement with Lu Sanlang, Zhang Chen and the others to send all the capable people from each family out to watch in crowded teahouses and restaurants to see who can explain the details of the dispute. Those who can must have problems!"