Let's not mention the situation inside the Gongyuan for the time being, let's first talk about the outside of the Gongyuan, there are already rumors, and the world has been turned upside down.

In the past few days, there have been two major events in the capital, which have been talked about by the people. One is Liu Ruqing's lawsuit against Feng Che; The second is the fraud in the imperial examination.

Liu Ruqing's matter was easy to handle, Shao Xiang's handwriting was released, the evidence was substantial, and there was no refuge, so Feng Che decided to retry the case of collaborating with the enemy. Although Feng Che was the defendant, it did not have the slightest impact on his trial, and he was still able to be fair and fair. As Shao An said, Liu Yongzhou's case was unjust.

As soon as the case was closed, the capital was in an uproar. Everyone said that Lord Feng was the master of the blue sky, who judged the case selflessly and enforced the law impartially. Even Liu Ruqing was moved by it and wanted to withdraw the lawsuit, saying that he was only willing to clear his father's charges and did not want to involve Lord Feng.

But Feng Che didn't appreciate it, he took the initiative to ask the emperor for guilt. According to the laws of this dynasty, a miscarriage of justice is a result of death, beheading, or exile. The emperor remembered that he was a good official who was upright and strict, and that he had redressed his grievances, so he wanted to issue a light sentence. But Gao Wei and his gang hated Feng Che, and brought a few generals to the court to make trouble, demanding that Feng Che be severely punished.

The emperor knew that this matter was Shao An's handiwork, and he understood his intentions even more. The so-called bell must be tied to the bell person, and if this matter is to be resolved, Shao An must come forward in person. Therefore, the emperor ignored Feng Che's excerpts and stayed in the middle of it.

As for the second thing, it's extremely tricky. The scholars didn't know where to get the news, and it was rumored that they only needed to submit a note with the title of their article to the Prime Minister's Office, and they could be sent to the Tribute Courtyard by the subordinates to ensure that they were on the list.

When the poor scholar heard about it, he was angry, and the rich scholar was overjoyed when he learned about it. For a time, a few families were happy and a few were sad......

On the day of the release of the list, the mood of the scholars was pushed to **. Before dawn, everyone blocked outside the tribute courtyard, with angry, sad, excited, or indifferent expressions, staring nervously at the gate one by one, as if the gate was a bloody mouth that would eat people.

Indeed, the current Gongyuan is like an explosives bag, I am afraid that as soon as the gate is opened, the anger of the scholars can make it explode.

However, the time to open the door has finally come.

With a "squeak", the vermilion door opened heavily, as if with a kind of magic power, causing all the scholars outside to stop discussing, and the heavy atmosphere spread instantly. Everyone only felt that it was difficult to breathe and their hands were cold, which was not only due to the nervousness before learning about the results, but also mixed with other inexplicable emotions.

A few fellow examiners came out first and posted the list. While posting the list, they also felt that the atmosphere between the scholars was not right. In the past, everyone would rush to see the list, but this time it was very cold. Everyone stood in silence, watching coldly.

After the gold list was posted, in the end, some scholars were still attracted to it. Some people saw that they were in high school, but they didn't dare to cheer loudly, for fear that everyone would think that he had obtained fame by cheating. Those who did not win the lift even scolded their fathers and mothers, shouting injustice. Some people even began to sing the crooked poem: "Kong Fang is the main test of the god of money, and the meaning of the question is divided between rich and poor." ……”

At first, only one or two scholars sang crooked poems, and in the end, almost half of them shouted at the top of their voices. Seeing that the scene was out of control, the usually weak scholars turned around and turned into fierce gods, looking like they were going to eat people.

The same examiners have never seen such a posture, this is simply a rebellion. Fortunately, those people were not stupid, and they rushed back to the tribute courtyard and closed the door with a "bang".

Seeing the examiner slip away, the scholars quit. Someone came to the gold list, and without saying a word, he "tore and pulled", and directly ripped off a large piece of the list. After people were stunned for a moment, they suddenly all flocked to the gold list, as if they had encountered something exciting, scrambling to tear up the list. Not only did they have to tear it up, but they also had to tear it off and step on two feet before they could vent their anger.

When others saw that they couldn't grab the gold list, they crowded to the gate of the Gongyuan, slammed the door with their fists, and shouted for the people inside to get out.

The examiners in the Gongyuan were panicked, looking at Shao An with blank eyes, waiting for him to make an idea. But Shao An didn't seem to hear the shouting and cursing outside, and didn't say anything or do anything.

Shao Xiang...... The scholars were indignant, how should we be trapped in the tribute courtyard? "Finally someone couldn't help but ask.

Shao An glanced at the unproductive one, and said indifferently: "Don't worry, someone will come." ”

Who will come, and what will come? Shao An didn't say anything, and the officials didn't dare to ask more.

It didn't take long for help to arrive.

Gao Wei led a group of forbidden troops who were rapidly approaching the Gongyuan, listening to the footsteps, there were more than a hundred people. And one by one they were holding swords and wearing armor. The icy cold air on the armor added a bit of majesty to the forbidden army.

When they arrived at the gate of the Tribute Academy, the well-trained soldiers of the forbidden army were divided into several roads, and after surrounding the shouting candidates, they drew their swords neatly and faced the candidates inside.

Seeing this, the voices of the troublesome candidates gradually lowered, and many people's minds cleared up, and they finally understood what they had done, and their faces were full of regret and fear.

Gao Wei saw that the scene had stabilized, so he stepped forward and knocked on the door. The fellow examiners inside the door had been listening to the movement outside, and when they heard that General Gao was coming with rescuers, they hurriedly opened the door happily.

The same examiner came out one by one to thank Gao Wei, but Gao Wei just looked indifferently at the Gong Courtyard, as if he hadn't heard everyone's thanks. It wasn't until the last person came out that Gao Wei showed a smile.

It was Shao An who came out in the end. It is said that a few days ago, because of the civil and military fight, Gao Wei has not had any contact with Shao An. Later, because Shao An testified against Liu Ruqing's case, attacked Feng Che, and appeased the military, Gao Wei personally came to protect the safety of the Gongyuan.

Shao An glanced at Gao Wei lightly, and didn't thank him like others, but said, "Why did General Gao come in person?" ”

"Maintaining law and order in the capital is the responsibility of this general."

Shao An raised his eyes and saw the soldiers pointing their knives at the soldiers, and said dissatisfiedly: "The emperor doesn't mean that you will come to suppress the candidates, put away the knives." ”

Gao Wei waved his hand to signal the soldiers to put away their swords, and the hearts of the soldiers in their throats finally landed.

Everyone didn't let go of their hearts for long, and they saw that the chief of the Criminal Department and Dali Temple also came to the Gongyuan with a small team of officials to join in the fun. Jiang Jiamin and Feng Che stepped forward quickly, bowed and saluted, "The lower officials are late, please forgive the prime minister." ”

"Hasn't the Goshidai arrived yet?" Shao An's face sank like water, and his voice was not loud, but it gave people a sense of oppression.

Jiang Jiamin and Feng Che looked at each other, there were already the Criminal Department and Dali Temple present, if they added the Yushitai, wouldn't it be the three divisions gathered? What kind of medicine is sold in Shao An's gourd?

In fact, Gao Wei was also confused about this operation, since it was not to catch trouble, what did the emperor call the forbidden army to do? So he asked, "Shao Xiang, what is this going to do?" And Feng Che, the one who treats the sin, why did he come here? ”

Shao An said: "The emperor called him here." Feng Che's matter will be discussed later. At present, it is headed by quelling the turmoil in the Gongyuan. ”

Gao Wei pursed his lips and said no more.

After the last person, Yu Chengping, arrived, Shao An came up to speak to the crowding scholars. Unexpectedly, the first sentence made people shocked, and I just heard him say: "Chunyu, it's really unfair." ”

As soon as these words came out, not to mention those examiners and candidates, even the three divisions and Gao Wei who were watching from the sidelines were all disgraced. Everyone was at a loss in their hearts, and the imperial examination case during the first emperor's period vaguely appeared in their minds.

The imperial examination case during the period of the first emperor was full of wind and rain in the city, everyone was in danger, and the color changed when talking about the teacher. Everyone looked at the examiners on the stage, guessing who would abandon the city this time, who would raid their homes, and who would be exiled for thousands of miles?

Shao An asked Peng Yuanping, the deputy chief examiner, to take out a list and said to everyone: "This official is Shao An, the main examiner of this department." It was found that in this examination, there were indeed behaviors such as opening joints and changing papers. The names of the examiners and candidates who have been found to have committed fraud are all on this list. The fraud case was tried by the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and Yushitai, and a reply was given to the scholars of the world. ”

There was a commotion in the crowd below, but they didn't know what was going on. Among the same examiners above, some people couldn't support it and collapsed to the ground.

Peng Yuanping handed over the list to the Third Division, and the Criminal Department took the lead, directly locking up several examiners and scholars present. Gao Wei sent his men to search the inns for the criminal candidates who did not reach the Tribute Academy. In front of the Gongyuan Courtyard, scenes of dramatic life with ups and downs are staged. The same examiner, who was still majestic just now, became a prisoner in the blink of an eye. Only Shao An strategized, talked and laughed and made a decision.

"This official will not be held accountable for this trouble, and he will not make an example." Shao An's eyes swept across the audience sharply, "If you have any doubts, ask them now." ”

Gao Wei took the opportunity to ask: "The three divisions will be tried, will Dali Siqing participate?" ”

"It's nature."

"Ben will think that Feng Che is a criminal minister, so what qualifications does he have to interrogate others?"

Shao An frowned deeply when he heard this, when he wrote a confession, one was to avenge Liu Yongzhou's grievances, the second was to appease the military, and the third was to attack Feng Che. Although the three goals have been achieved, he admires Feng Che's actions during the trial, and he is reluctant to give up such a good official.

Shao An didn't speak, but he didn't expect that it was Feng Che who came out to relieve the siege, he knelt down and kowtowed to the prime minister and said, "The lower officials came to ask for guilt." The lower officials misjudged and misjudged, so that Liu was killed in prison. ”

Shao An asked: "What does the emperor say about this case?" ”

"The lower official handed over the guilty fold, and he stayed at home every day, but the emperor never issued an order."

"Oh."

"Oh?" When Gao Wei heard Shao An's indifferent tone, he immediately jumped to his feet, "Shao Xiang, you can't ignore this matter." As a case-handling official, Feng Che did not know how to make decisions for the people, but instead created unjust cases, causing huge losses to the victims and their families. ”

Feng Che said guiltily: "For the occurrence of the unjust case, the subordinate feels deeply remorseful......"

Gao Wei didn't wait for Feng Che to finish speaking, and interjected: "What's the use of blaming yourself, can blaming yourself get Lord Liu's life back?" Who is responsible for his death? Do you think you're done apologizing? ”

Shao An listened to Gao Wei's tone and tone, which was exactly the same as when he accused him of misleading the army. And Feng Che's situation is almost the same as his own back then: the two of them also made mistakes, which also led to the death of innocent people.

"If there is a mistake, it must be corrected, and if there is a responsibility, it must be pursued, that's for sure." Shao An interrupted Gao Wei's tirade, "However, we must first find out the cause of the misjudgment. Was it intentional or unintentional, misled or wrong? The magistrate will ask the Holy Majesty to hear the case severely. As for the post of Dali Temple, Pei Shaojun, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, is temporarily deputized. ”

Gao Wei knew that what Shao An said was in accordance with the law and law, and he had nothing to refute, so he agreed for the time being.

The second question was asked by a scholar. This question gets to the point. The man said in a loud voice: "Dare to ask the Prime Minister, what should I do with the results of this Spring Festival?" ”

Shao An smiled and pointed to the wall of the Zhang Bang, "Didn't you tear up the gold list?" Therefore, the first list will be invalidated, and the results of the spring will be re-posted later. ”

It turned out that after the examiner had written the gold list, he had to hand it over to Shao An for review. And this procedure of going through the motions was precisely used by Shao An. He took advantage of this opportunity to delete the names of the cheating scholars one by one, replace them with talented students who did not succeed, and then transcribe them again. Therefore, Shao An delayed for a long time during the re-examination.

The second gold list was announced, and candidates flocked to find their names. After a stick of incense, some people are on the list and smile, and some people are hiding in the corner and crying when they fall off the list.