Under the whirlpool of public opinion, although the Xuezheng Yamen published the articles of the Zhongju, it did not have a very good effect.

After all, who would willingly admit that their own articles would be worse than others?

The reason why others were admitted but they didn't get into the exam can only be that someone cheated in it, so these good people are simply pretending to be sleeping people who can't wake up.

Even if there are some pure-minded people, it is difficult to insist on objective judgment under this wave, and then they will follow others to coax.

In this incident, the most affected are the newcomers who have been in the past.

Not only have they suffered from the mental pressure of the world's criticism, but they are even worried about being beaten up when they go out, and it is not uncommon for scholars to move their fists.

And Chen Yongyi, who bore the brunt of the crime, can only hide in the inn these days, and he doesn't even dare to go out.

Fortunately, he has the identity of Xie Yuan, and he doesn't dare to go too far with him, an outsider, at most, he just throws rotten cabbage outside the inn.

Also suffering from great pressure are actually the officials and lords in the yamen.

After several days of fermentation, finally on the second day of October, students gathered outside the yamen one after another.

These people are all famous for their merits, and with the confidence of not being responsible for the law, they have no choice but to see more and more people gathering together.

"What is the face of the corpse vegetarian in the lobby?"

"The township test is the palace of the imperial court's selection of talents, how dare you be so bold and commit fraud?"

Although Yue Menghao, who provoked trouble at the beginning, aimed to frame Chen Xiaoting with this, now things are obviously not going in the direction he expected.

And the reason why students are more willing to target the academic administration yamen is actually to confirm the invalidity of the results of this examination.

In this way, the results of the thirty people who are now on the list will all be invalidated, and then the rest of the people will make up for them.

There have been precedents for this kind of thing before, so it is not because these students are whimsical, and only when such tangible benefits are in front of them, they will be so keen to spread rumors.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be fragrant to watch a beautiful maid drink tea at home, or travel with classmates and friends?

As for offending many people by doing so, this is not in their consideration, anyway, the law does not blame the public!

Listening to the clamor outside, Zhu Yilin, who was in the Yamen, was sitting on pins and needles at this time, and his whole person was like an ant on a hot pot.

"Where did Master Zheng find it?" Zhu Yilin asked a messenger in the lobby.

The officer shook his head and replied, "Back to my lord, Lord Zheng went out in casual clothes early this morning, and he hasn't returned to his residence yet!" ”

Hearing this, Zhu Yilin waved his hand to let the errand man retreat, and couldn't help but say: "At this time, I am still missing, is this deliberately manipulating me?" ”

At this moment, a scribe came over to report: "My lord, the two masters of Song and Wu ask to see you!" ”

Zhu Yilin's face couldn't help but change, and then asked, "Where are they?" How did you get in? ”

The scribe did not dare to slack off, and replied carefully: "Lord Hui, these two people have just entered through the back door of the yamen!" ”

After waving his hand to let the scribe retreat, Zhu Yilin lowered his voice and scolded: "These two still dare to come......"

Zhu Yilin was looking for Zheng Yan, but at this time, Zheng Yan was outside the Xuezheng Yamen, but he was blocked by a group of aggressive students.

Looking at the indignant students in front of him, Zheng Yan knew that things were about to get out of control, so he left the place directly.

"My lord, where are we going?" The young doctor asked worriedly.

Zheng Yan's face was gloomy, and he said as he walked: "Governor Yamen!" ”

That's right, when the incident has risen to this level, it is no longer something that the academic and political yamen can hold.

Since you want to change the yamen to deal with this matter, you have to find the biggest one, and the Yongxi governor yamen is naturally the first choice as the highest administrative body.

What kind of political envoys and inspectors are still a little worse after all, and the Luyang Mansion Yamen can't be counted on.

When Zheng Yan came to the governor's yamen, it was easy to enter after identifying himself.

Governor Zhang Jingping, who has been in Yongxi for less than a year, is the time when he is full of ambition, and this time the students are making trouble, which is also a big trouble for him.

The previous governor, Wang Yuchuan, stopped here in Yongxi, and now he has been secretly demoted to serve in the idle yamen.

In order for his career to stop there, Zhang Jingping must properly handle this matter, otherwise it will easily have an adverse impact on his future career.

At this time, Zhang Jingping was nearly fifty, but his spirit was very good, and after seeing Zheng Yan, he said: "Zheng Yushi, what is going on with this scientific expedition, why does it cause public anger?" ”

Don't look at Zheng Yangui as the imperial history of the fourth-grade capital, but Zhang Jingping is a second-grade feudal official, and he will naturally not lose to Zheng Yan in terms of momentum.

Although he was questioned, Zheng Yan came to seek a solution to the problem rather than lead a war, so he said directly: "Lord Zhang, the matter has come to this, it is useless to say more...... Let's think about how to end this matter first! ”

In order to take the initiative in the conversation, Zhang Jingping did not answer, and just looked at Zheng Yan.

Although he knew Zhang Jingping's thoughts, Zheng Yan didn't have time to fight with him, so he continued: "Lord Zhang, no matter what the reason is, the students are gathered outside the Xuezheng Yamen at this time, and it is not good to look good on your face!" ”

Although he was still wary in his heart, Zhang Jingping still didn't plan to go down, so he asked directly: "Zheng Yushi, if you find this official here, is there a solution?" ”

asked the other party what he could do, but Zhang Jingping still took the initiative in his own hands.

Zheng Yan said: "Although this matter is groundless, but now it has the tendency to be overwhelming, and we can't ignore ......."

"Since the students feel that there is fraud in the scientific examination, then let's send someone to investigate thoroughly!"

Seeing that Zhang Jingping was still looking at him, Zheng Yan continued: "First, it means that the government has taken action and listened to the demands of the students......"

"Second, when the results of the investigation are confirmed in the future, you can block Youyou's mouth!"

After saying this, Zheng Yan looked at Zhang Jingping, waiting for his statement.

After a while, Zhang Jingping asked solemnly: "Has anyone cheated in this township test?" ”

The question was so sharp that Zheng Yan couldn't answer it immediately, but in the end he said: "No one cheats, everything is fair and just!" ”

Zheng Yan can only answer like this, otherwise he will lose directly, and he will come to Zhang Jingping for nonsense!

In fact, Zhang Jingping is also suspicious of this matter, because this kind of thing has happened from time to time in Yongxi in recent years.

Therefore, he finally said: "You have said so, this official will inform the Yamen of the inspection envoy and let them listen to the people's opinions...... Investigate the case impartially! ”

Zhang Jingping's tone was obviously aggravated, and the meaning of his words could not be clearer, and he would not protect the examiners.

For Zhang Jingping, although scientific research fraud is a bad thing, if he can take this opportunity to reform the weather, he can turn losses into benefits.