How can this be?

If Liu Weining really sprayed the blood of Emperor Wanli in the palace trial strategy, and even scolded the eighteenth generation of the ancestors of the Son of Heaven, it would be purely looking for death.

Hai Rui scolded Jiajing, no matter how hard he scolded, it was also a scolding. Liu Weining was good, and scolded directly in the palace trial strategy......

There is really no one before or since.

However, if you want to be reasonable, Liu Weining's strategy is quite to the topic.

Seeing that Ning Xiu was silent, Qi Jiguang stepped forward and patted Ning Xiu's shoulder, and comforted him in an elder's tone: "The virtuous son-in-law is about to enter the office, and he must not take the wrong path at this time." ”

Qi Jiguang is a person from the officialdom, and he naturally understands the way of being an official in the Ming Dynasty.

Really being an outsider who is a cold bystander according to Qi Jiguang is obviously the most in Ning Xiu's interests.

But Ning Xiu shook his head and said, "Old Taishan forgives his sins, and the son-in-law has decided to go all out to rescue Brother Liu." ”

Qi Jiguang was slightly stunned, obviously unable to believe that Ning Xiu would choose to rescue Liu Weining.

"What are you going to do?"

Qi Jiguang asked very puzzled.

"It's nothing more than internal and external solidarity."

Ning Xiu said lightly: "Inside, you can gather the undergraduate candidates to jointly sign and ask the Son of Heaven to forgive Brother Liu." ”

Qi Jiguang disagreed, and said in his heart, do you think that the world is full of fools like you?

At this time when the list is about to be released, isn't it equivalent to slapping the face of the Son of Heaven?

And slapped the face of the Son of Heaven, and still want to mix well in the officialdom? I'm afraid that being driven to Nanjing for retirement is the best result.

It is still unacceptable for those old guys who are frustrated in political struggles to go to Nanjing, let alone these newcomers who are about to step into officialdom?

In any case, they will not stand against the Son of Heaven.

Ning Xiu continued: "Outside, it is to mobilize the power of the entire public opinion, relying on the people to support Brother Liu. ”

Qi Jiguang frowned and asked, "Relying on the science field in the same year, it is still said in the past. It is simply absurd to rely on the public opinion of the people. A virtuous son-in-law must not do such things that coerce the will of the people and discuss the king with his ministers. ”

He said these words very seriously, which is tantamount to making his position clear.

Ning Xiu was extremely disappointed.

He thought that his old Taishan would be able to stand up and operate for him. Even if you can't come forward in person, it's okay to show support and encouragement, right?

Who knew that Qi Jiguang had this attitude.

Thinking of Qi Jiguang's personal morality in history, he was indeed inferior to some direct ministers, and Ning Xiu still had some regrets.

But it doesn't matter.

It can only be said that everyone has their own ambitions, and Ning Xiu can't ask others with his own thoughts.

"In this way, I don't have to bother with old Taishan."

Ning Xiu hugged Qi Jiguang and left resolutely.

He left the Qi Mansion and went straight to Zhang Juzheng's residence.

If Zhang Juzheng can be convinced, then Liu Weining will definitely be saved.

Ning Xiu explained his intentions in the future, but the door official unexpectedly said that Zhang Juzheng was not in the mansion.

Ning Xiu thought about it, but after thinking about it, he suddenly realized.

Today is the day of the palace examination papers, and of course Zhang Juzheng is not in the house.

How can this be?

Liu Weining's stay in the edict prison for a moment will be more dangerous.

Those Jinyi Guard captains who killed a thousand knives were all evil ghosts, and God knows what they would do to Liu Weining.

No, you can't just wait.

Yi Ning Xiu's current strength can only rely on joint names to attract the attention of the imperial court.

Judging from the phenomenon of Emperor Wanli's early diligence, the young son of heaven may not change his will to release Liu Weining from the edict prison because of this, so as to gain a good reputation as a Ming monarch.

After thinking about it, Ning Xiu went straight back to the Huguang Guild Hall.

Because he is Xie Yuan, he is very prestigious among his fellow villagers, and after a little summoning, everyone gathered in the flower hall to listen to Ning Xiu's orders.

Ning Xiu explained the causes and consequences to everyone, which naturally caused a heated discussion.

This was also expected by Ning Xiu.

There will definitely be a self-preservationist in case of trouble, and he will not be reluctant.

But he believes that the scholars of Huguang are definitely not all mediocre people who only sweep the snow in front of the door.

Sure enough, a small number of scholars expressed their willingness to follow Ning Xiu's joint performance and support Liu Weining.

Ning Xiu was overjoyed.

He roughly calculated that there were more than a dozen people willing to follow him, although it was not much, but it was much better than him alone.

He immediately took a pen and paper and laid it out on the desk, and the pen was written with a wave of enthusiasm.

After writing it, he signed his name, and those scholars who were willing to follow him also attached their names to Ning Xiu.

Although there are risks in doing so, the risks are much lower than those of Ning Xiu.

After all, the song was written by Ning Xiu, and they just signed and seconded it.

From the perspective of the master-slave relationship, Ning Xiu is the leader.

But they will not get less. If His Majesty really forgives Liu Weining's sins, they will become benevolent people.

"Friend Ning, the recital of this petition has been written, but how can it be sent to the imperial front?"

This question is also what a group of Huguang scholars want to ask.

Although they have all obtained the Jinshi fame with certainty, they have not yet announced it yet. Even if it is announced, they are not officials before they are conferred on them, and there is no channel for the Son of Heaven.

Ning Xiu's joint letter wants to be presented to the Son of Heaven, and it will definitely not work to go through the path of the political secretary.

"This Brother Han doesn't have to worry, Ning has his own way."

Ning Xiu said with an oath.

When everyone saw that Ning Xiu was confident, they all relaxed their hearts.

The results of the gold list came down the next day, and there was no Liu Weining.

The champion is Zhang Maoxiu, the third son of Zhang, and the eldest son of the Zhang family is on the list, and there is no suspense.

Ning Xiu ranked 20th in the second class, which is quite a good result.

However, Ning Xiu was not too happy. How can his good friend be happy when he is still suffering in prison?

He went to Zhang's Mansion again!

Yesterday, Zhang Ju was reviewing the palace test papers with a group of bigwigs, so he was naturally not in the house. Even if he returned home, he wouldn't see Ning Xiu in order to avoid suspicion.

But today, the results of the gold list have been decided, and it can be said that the dust has settled, and Zhang Juzheng can naturally see Ning Xiu.

Ning Xiu was led to Zhang Juzheng's study by the door officer, and after seeing the salute, he followed Zhang Juzheng's order and sat down carefully.

"It's a great joy for a virtuous student to get the top 20 in the exam."

Zhang Juzheng said while rubbing his chin and hair.

"Thank you Shousuke for the compliment."

Ning Xiu arched his hand to Zhang Juzheng to show his gratitude.

"But one of Ning's fellow villagers and friends is not on the list, and the student dares to ask Shoufu, has he been dismissed?"

Zhang Ju's face sank and said, "The person you are talking about is called Liu Weining?" ”

Ning Xiu resolutely replied, "Exactly." ”

Zhang Juzheng waved his hand and said: "Although he has not been removed from his reputation, he has been sent to prison by His Majesty, and his name is naturally not on the list." ”

Ning Xiu sighed: "Brother Liu, it's just that the words of the article are slightly inappropriate, why should he be punished like this." Late Sheng wrote a letter to the scholars, jointly named Huguang Scholars, and implored the first assistant to submit it to the imperial front. ”

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