Chunjia's words were well founded, and the regent couldn't say anything if he wanted to object. He could only look at others with his eyes.
"Your Majesty, yesterday Miao Zhongcheng thanked Fu for his service. Your Majesty said that such trivial matters are not of any importance and should not be brought to the temple to waste time due to personal grudges." Fortunately, he was not the only one to learn the lesson of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. At this time, Cui Wan said He stood up and admonished, "In my opinion, Xie Wuzheng is just pretending to be alarmist by beating the news drum at this moment, and his purpose is to rescue his brother. Therefore, it is better to hand him over to Dali Temple for interrogation first, and wait for confirmation." He needs to be interviewed before being brought to court, so as not to delay His Majesty’s business!”
"Your Majesty, I think what Cui Shangshu said is absolutely true." Several powerful ministers exchanged glances with each other, and soon many people stood up and echoed Cui Wan's words.
On the top of Danqi, the golden lacquered emperor's throne is high. Sitting Chunjia wears twelve crowns on his head and is dressed in Gong robes. Although the crowns cover his face and the face of the emperor cannot be seen clearly, his majesty is so majestic that no one dares to look directly at him.
Chunjia's heart felt cold.
From a high position, you can see clearly that there are many temples and mountains, but there are not many people except him, the emperor, who is looking up.
In such a situation, even if they used various means to make them respect him as the emperor, it was only temporary after all. How could they quickly promote the direct lineage without relying on the marriage of Enke and the princess
After all, Yun Fenghuang in the harem had been cultivated by him and Queen Mother Yuan, and he still seized every opportunity to connect with Zhaorong internally and support his relatives externally, with long-term plans.
He, Chun Jiagui, was the emperor and was extremely noble in the world. He could only rely on others, but where could anyone support him
"Deng Wen Drum existed in the previous dynasty, and His Majesty Emperor Taizu ordered it to be followed to reach the enemy. This is an ancestral system." There was no one in the temple. Although Chunjia was frightened, he did not panic. Looking at the many opponents, he calmly He spoke slowly, "Since I came to the throne, I have entrusted the ministers with the government to study hard for eight years. I often listen to the teachers' teachings. The country is governed by filial piety... What? Now I want to follow the rules set by His Majesty the Emperor Taizu, but I am wrong? "
"I don't dare!" Hearing this, Cui Wan had no choice but to kneel down and plead guilty, "I didn't mean that..."
Chunjia interrupted quietly: "Then what does loving Qing mean?"
Without waiting for Cui Wan to answer, he added, "While you are objecting, I can bring people in for questioning. If you really don't want to delay my time, just step back!"
He said and asked the guard, "Bring the man up."
"Your Majesty!" Seeing the guards leaving to summon, the regent couldn't help but come out again, "His Majesty, Emperor Taizu, set up the drum to make it easier for the people to redress their grievances! However, there is irrefutable evidence regarding Xie Fu's case, and Xie Wuzheng , it’s clear that the Dengwen drum was abused! If His Majesty indulges it this time, wouldn’t it be possible for trivial matters to disturb the court in the future? How unbecoming is this!”
Chunjia glanced at him and said kindly: "The emperor's words are also reasonable. Let's listen to it later. If what Xie Wuzheng said by beating the drum is true, That’s all; if he is messing around, or simply for his own selfish reasons, then how about taking away his status as a scholar and sending him back to his place of origin?”
This punishment doesn't sound light. After all, the scholar came all the way to the imperial capital for the purpose of being named on the gold medal list and rising to prominence from then on
But when the emperor said this, he meant to protect himself: If Xie Wuzheng didn't hold on now, even if he got off the field and got the ranking, his life would not be easy.
It would be better to go back to his place of origin and become his twenty-first son of the Xie family.
The regent heard this and sneered slightly: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true!"
The journey back to the North from the Imperial Capital is not that short.
If Xie Wuzheng couldn't reverse the situation in one fell swoop today, the regent felt that there was no need for this person to go back.
Just stay in the Imperial Capital forever.
After a while, Xie Wuzheng and his party were brought to the palace.
Xie Wuzheng was one of the youngest among them. He took the lead and did not feel awkward at all.
All because of his tall stature, handsome appearance, and extraordinary courage. Facing the unexplained gazes and looks of the entire court, he actually showed no timidity and passed by with his head held high.
When he went to pay homage at the foot of Danchi, he behaved in a very orderly manner. When his arms were dancing, his big sleeves were fluttering, making him look even more youthful, elegant, and suave.
Although the regent and other important ministers were hostile to him, they couldn't help but feel a little pity for his talent at this moment.
But in an instant it was awe-inspiring.
The Xie family in the North was just a large family in the countryside, and in terms of family status, it was not worth mentioning to them.
For such a family, there were first the legitimate daughters like Yun Fenghuang who were able to face the throne when they first entered the palace and swept through the six palaces in just a few months. Now the legitimate sons look at it and they are also extraordinary... Such talents are born into a family like them. This family will definitely be taken seriously, let alone the unknown Xie family
It’s hard not to doubt that this clan is destined to rise and become a serious problem for them!
"Your Majesty, please make the decision for students and other poor people!" After the ceremony, Chunjia called out and ordered him to describe the reason for beating the drum. , traveled through mountains and rivers, and came to the imperial capital from far away, in order to serve the imperial court and be loyal to the emperor! If he ends up in the next year and loses his reputation, it is all due to his own talent and learning. If he is not lucky enough, he has nothing to do with others! "
"But since the Double Ninth Festival Banquet, because of the rumors in the Imperial Capital that the Tian family intends to choose a son-in-law from among the Xinke scholars, the talented and beautiful scholars from a poor family have encountered many accidents. Last month... thirty years ago... half a month ago... A few days ago... Although the student came from a humble background, perhaps he had adopted a fourth daughter into the Yi Guogong family, and was able to enter the palace to serve His Majesty, with some protection. However, last night, such an unreasonable disaster happened to the student's cousin! "
"Your Majesty, please make the decision for the poor people in the world, and don't let the national talent promotion ceremony become a place for the powerful to protect their children!"
"That's nonsense!!!" Xie Wuzheng was halfway through his words. All civil and military officials in the court turned pale and even Chun Jia, who was sitting on the throne, had his pupils shrink suddenly!
Cui Wan, the Minister of Rites, hurriedly hinted to his subordinates to come out and scold him, "Xie Fu and Xie Shiyi have always been romantic and lustful. When they were in Sangzi, they often wandered around the fireworks place. When they grew up, they never returned home! He ignored Enke's approach and stayed in the romantic field to fight with others. , causing people to be disabled, all because they do not cultivate their moral character and have no royal eyes! What are you talking about about a poor scholar in the world?! Your Majesty, this scholar is so bold and reckless, and it is simply unreasonable! I ask your Majesty to issue an order to take away his fame and expel him. Go back to your hometown and never be hired!"
Emperor Chunjia looked gloomy and ignored him and Xie Wuzheng. He only looked at the person on the general's side: "Xie Wuzheng said that after the Double Ninth Banquet, talented and beautiful scholars from poor families frequently got into trouble. Is it true or false?"
The imperial envoy Sun Yu came out with a cold sweat on his face and replied: "To answer your Majesty's question, I have never received such a report. Maybe..."
"So you're not sure anymore?" Chunjia interrupted him and said expressionlessly, "Go check it out, go now!"
"...Yes!" Sun Yu agreed. He didn't even bother to wipe off his sweat. He bowed and hurried out of the palace.
Seeing this situation, Cui Wan and others could no longer hold back, and went out to persuade: "Your Majesty, in the most virtuous place in the Imperial Capital, if someone really targets a scholar from a poor family, how can he hide it for so long? It must be... "
"Cui Shangshu." However, before he finished speaking, Chunjia turned to him and said kindly, "The Imperial City Secretary monitors the world. It's just a matter of the Imperial Capital. Even if you didn't pay attention to it before, you have to check it now. But in a moment, Cui Shangshu You are still strong, why can't you wait for such a short time?"
Cui Wan choked and said quickly: "I don't dare."
Judging from the emperor's face now, as long as he denies it a little slower, he may be sent back to his hometown to retire.
Knowing that Chun Jia was in a bad mood now, no one dared to say anything.
Only the regent looked at Xie Wuzheng and asked: "After the Double Ninth Festival banquet, things happened to poor people one after another. When did you know about it?"
Xie Wuzheng said neither humble nor arrogantly: "I only found out yesterday, so I came here this morning to beat the drum and ask for justice for the poor people like us."
"This is reasonable." The regent nodded and said, "However, it has only been less than two days since Xie Fu's incident. You brothers are not from the Imperial Capital, but have come from afar. It seems that you have come to the Imperial Capital. In just a few months, the news is so well-informed?"
Turning to Dan Chi, "Your Majesty, this matter is suspicious!"
"The regent who teaches well knows that this matter was not noticed by the Xie brothers. It was the students who came to tell Xie Shiyi when they learned about it." Unexpectedly, before Chunjia could answer, someone walked out from behind Xie Wuzheng, twenty At a young age, he was dressed in a green shirt and had a tall and straight figure. Although his appearance was not handsome, his temperament was very outstanding. Even when he stood beside Xie Wuzheng, who was rosy and charming, he seemed not to be outdone. He said calmly, "Student Nie Bochen, a native of Qiongzhou. . Nie Boluan, a scholar from a poor family who had an accident thirty years ago, is the brother of the student clan!"
"Brother from the student clan has always been careful in his words and deeds and is kind to others. However, he met a gangster for no reason. He ignored his promise to be a scholar and forcibly broke his right hand. He has not recovered yet and his end is hopeless!"
"At that time, the students and the clan brother all thought that the clan brother was having a bad time and met a bad person. However, not long after, I learned that someone before the clan brother also suffered an unreasonable disaster!"
"Because there are thousands of students taking the imperial examination in the imperial capital, the student clan brother has always been humble and does not feel that there is anything outstanding about him that deserves to be calculated. Therefore, although he has doubts in his heart, he has not thought about it deeply. He just paid attention to it secretly."
"But in the past few days, those who are highly praised for their talents and appearance among the poor scholars of the Imperial Capital have encountered troubles one after another!"
Nie Bochen said in a deep voice, "The night before yesterday, even the blood relatives of the true concubine were slandered..."
"Wait a minute!" The person at the Yushitai could not stand listening anymore and interrupted, "Your Majesty has ordered the Dali Temple to conduct a thorough investigation into Xie Fu's matter. Is he being slandered or is he really jealous of a prostitute and assaulting her to death? It’s disabled, we need to wait for someone to come to a conclusion, it’s not something you take for granted!”
Nie Bochen did not argue with him: "What this gentleman said is absolutely true! But we, the poor people, have troubles over and over again. After all, it is suspicious! If there are only one or two, it can be said that some people have bad luck. According to the students' inquiry , these days, misfortunes have happened to the poor people many times, but all the rich and powerful people who want to die next year are safe and sound! In such a situation, how can the poor people not feel suspicious? This is why the students went to Xie Mansion specifically to visit yesterday 's sake."
"And the student also doubts that although his cousin is a bit loose, he is not bad in nature. Furthermore, when he was in Sangzi, he was indeed used to beauties. Therefore, how can a mere oiran deserve to be punished by his cousin regardless of Enke's presence? Danger of beating up the son of an official in public?" Xie Wuzheng answered at the right time, "After listening to Brother Bochen's words, I deeply feel that this matter is because someone is targeting me, a member of a poor family, deliberately preventing my fate and interfering with the talent promotion ceremony! Because Spring is just around the corner, and if we delay it, more poor people may suffer, so in a hurry, I am beating the Dengwen drum to reach the heavens!"
After saying this, he bowed to Danchi and said, "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me and other poor men!"
Chunjia's face was hidden behind Mianqi and could not be seen clearly. The emperor was seen sitting upright with a solemn demeanor and a cold voice: "Don't be impatient for a moment. Wait for the reply from the Imperial City Secretary. I... will deal with it impartially!"
After a while, Sun Yu's clothes were completely wet. He quickly entered the palace and prostrated on the ground: "I have something to say!"