Xiao Rui's disaster moved eastward and blamed Li Jianwen's death on the second prince Xiao Yiheng, Li Tang already believed in Xiao Rui's trouble, but he was still a little cautious and afraid that there would be a problem, so he asked Xiao Jing to come forward and investigate the whereabouts of the portrait murderer through the East Factory.

Now, Xiao Rui asked Wei Zhongxian to put the target of the inspection on the Zhou family of Xiguo Gong, he is the maternal grandfather of the second prince Xiao Yiheng, with Wei Zhongxian's methods, he can naturally confirm the fact that the murderer is the Zhou family's guard, and then Wei Gonggong will tell Xiao Jing and Li Tang about this result, and their last bit of caution will be gone.

Next, is the process of their tearing, I believe it will be very exciting, Xiao Rui has waited and seen.

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In the next two days, the champion Hou sent someone to send a message, he was busy socializing, because he had been fighting all the year round and had just returned to the capital to socialize, so he apologized to Xiao Rui, and the test of this prospective son-in-law could only be postponed and postponed.

Xiao Rui also heard about the entertainment of the champion Hou and knew that he was telling the truth, so he couldn't help it.

Wei Zhongxian's side, taking advantage of the efforts of the past two days, really locked the murderer to be pursued on a guard of the Xiguo Mansion, his appearance is somewhat similar to Zhuge Yuanba, plus Wei Zhongxian found someone to polish the portrait, it is even more similar, it can be said that it is crooked.

It's him, it's him, it's him!

Since the murderer was found in the Xiguo Mansion, Wei Zhongxian did not dare to take people at will, so he could only report the matter to Grandpa Wei. As for how Grandpa Wei passed it on to Xiao Jing, Xiao Rui didn't know, but the battle between Xiao Jing and Xiao Yiheng seemed to have begun.

This morning, near the end, Emperor Xia asked the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, and said: "After the New Year, the Spring Imperial Examination will begin, and it will be the day of the triennial selection of pillars for the country. ”

According to the rest and bath system of the Great Xia Kingdom, until the fifteenth day of the first month, it is the holiday of all officials, and the days of spring are the ninth, twelfth, and fifteenth days of the second month of February, so it is too late to appoint the chief examiner after the New Year.

According to the rules of previous years, it was basically the squire of the Ministry of Rites or the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and it was His Majesty's divine grace that was arbitrary, and he personally appointed it, so how could he still ask the opinions of hundreds of officials.

The civil and military officials all know it, this is because this year is different, look, the eight princes are standing behind.

Emperor Xia saw that the civil and military officials did not move, swept to the eight princes, and asked with a smile, "How many princes?" The imperial examination is a major event of the country, and the most important thing is that you, as princes, should also have more contact and select talents for the country. ”

The eight princes immediately came out of the queue and answered: "Yes!" ”

"Then retreat, the eight of you stay." Xia Huang said.

Subsequently, the civil and military officials retreated, and the eight princes moved to the Yangxin Palace.

On the way, Xiao Yiheng, the king of Chu, was secretly happy, his uncle Zhou Mingwen was the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and he had a good chance of fighting for the position of chief examiner. And once he becomes the chief examiner, he is the mentor of the Shizi on the list, which is also a big help for Xiao Yiheng to compete for the prince.

And like other princes, their henchmen do not have officials from the Ministry of Rites or the Hanlin Academy, and it is not easy to intervene because the competitiveness is too small.

Xiao Rui hung at the end, chatting with Xiao Yan without a word.

"Brother Qi, you didn't go to court a few days ago, where did you go?" Xiao Yan asked.

Xiao Rui said: "You have to ask your father about this, I don't have the face to say it, it's a shame." ”

"What did you do wrong to be locked up by your father?" Xiao Yan was like a curious baby, and hurriedly asked.

Xiao Rui shook his head and said, "I can't say it." ”

Xiao Yan pursed his lips and said, "If you don't say it, you won't say it, I really want to hear it." ”

"Come, I'll tell you..." As soon as Xiao Rui spoke, Xiao Yan's head was pasted over, with an excited face.

"Don't you want to hear it?" Xiao Rui said with a smile.

When Xiao Yan saw that he was being teased, he was immediately annoyed, pulled Xiao Jing on the side, and said, "Starling, look! Our seventh brother doesn't look like a brother at all. ”

Xiao Jing was thinking about things, and was suddenly awakened by Xiao Yan, revealing an apologetic smile.

Xiao Rui deliberately asked, "Eighth brother, what's wrong?" ”

Xiao Jing's gaze swept to Xiao Yiheng in front of him, and asked in a low voice: "Seventh brother, ninth brother, the candidate for the chief examiner of this imperial examination, you must not let the second brother's uncle Zhou Mingwen serve as the candidate!" ”

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, and was about to speak, but was preempted by Xiao Rui: "Eighth brother, what do you mean by this?" ”

"Second brother, he is already too far ahead of us, if he succeeds again this time, our disadvantage will be even greater, do you want to see this situation?" Xiao Jing said in a deep voice.

Xiao Yan said in a low voice: "The candidate for the chief examiner is the emperor of the father, we will say at most, starling, do you want to unite us to control the second brother?" ”

Xiao Jing nodded and said, "As long as the second brother is not allowed to win, it is no problem for others to be the chief examiner, seventh brother, you have an idea quickly, what do you think?" ”

Xiao Rui couldn't wait to see him and Xiao Yiheng fighting, but after thinking about it, he said: "I'm already tired of my second brother, so I won't look for bad luck in this matter, you do yours, I'll cheer for you." ”

"Good!" Xiao Jing didn't force it.

While speaking, the eight people had already entered the Heart Cultivation Palace.

"Sit down, stay here, I want to hear your advice, there are no outsiders here, talk about your thoughts." Emperor Xia waved his hand, and the eunuchs in the hall served tea.

The eight people sat down in turn, and after hearing Emperor Xia's inquiry, after several people glanced at each other, Xiao Yiheng spoke directly: "Father, the son recommends Zhou Mingwen, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, Lord Zhou has served as the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites for three years, and his government affairs are clean and his achievements are outstanding, and it is very suitable for him to serve as the chief examiner of the imperial examination!" ”

Emperor Xia nodded and did not speak.

Xiao Jing tore it apart directly, and sneered: "Father, the king of Chu really doesn't shy away from his relatives, but his sons feel that Lord Zhou is not suitable at all!" Although he is the right waiter of the Ministry of Rites, he is responsible for the catering department, the host and the guest, to talk about suitability, the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites Feng Gongxian is more suitable, he has served as the left waiter for more than ten years, presided over two sessions of the examination, and has rich experience! ”

Xiao Yiheng raised his eyebrows, and hurriedly looked at Xiao Jing, he didn't expect to be ridiculed by King Jing, when did he offend him?

But Xiao Jing ignored Xiao Yiheng's gaze, stared ahead, and didn't look at the afterglow.

Emperor Xia nodded again, seemingly agreeing with Xiao Jing's answer.

Xiao Yiheng immediately said: "Father, Lord Feng is very old, if the imperial examination is handed over to him again, the sons are worried that such an old minister will become ill and good things will become bad." Lord Zhou and Lord Feng are both officials, and they are one of the attendants of the Ministry of Rites, and the two often exchange experiences, and Lord Zhou must have a deep experience, and he is the most suitable examiner. ”

"Definitely!" Xiao Jing immediately retorted: "Lord Feng should be old and strong, and his body is strong, as his father said, the imperial examination is a grand event to select pillars for the country, and it is a major event, Lord Feng must be grateful for the trust of Dai Ze's father, and he must be a good examiner!" Please also ask the emperor to see the emperor! ”

Xiao Yiheng frowned, secretly guessing in his heart, could it be that Xiao Jing had already wooed Feng Gongxian?

That bad old man, last time he recruited him by Corporal Lixian, he pretended to be honest, but he didn't expect to take refuge in King Jing, it's really unreasonable!

At this time, Emperor Xia looked at the others and asked, "What about you?" What's the opinion? ”

The eldest prince Xiao Lie said: "Father, the King of Chu and King Jing are all polite, since it is difficult to choose between the left and right attendants of the Ministry of Rites, why not let Hanlin Bachelor Zuozong be the main examiner?" He has been the champion and the first in Yongli for 15 years, and if he is the chief examiner, it will also be a great encouragement to candidates from all over the world. ”

"Zuo Zong can be, but there are many capable people in the Hanlin Academy, and the scholars of Mingdao University are even more talented and knowledgeable seniors, why not choose him?" Xiao Ming retorted.

For a while, several princes recommended officials who were familiar with them, but only Xiao Rui and Xiao Yan remained silent.

Emperor Xia listened to several princes fighting back and forth, the public said that the public was reasonable, and the mother said that the mother was reasonable, and he was not irritable, and even his expression was tired.

Just when Xiao Rui was bored, the system jumped out to join in the fun and gave him a task.

"Ding-dong... Newly opened, please check it out for the host! ”

At this time, when you come to the task, is it difficult for the system to let yourself get the recommendation of the chief examiner of the imperial examination?

If that's the case, it's fucked up, and I don't even have a recommended candidate!

He opened the system to check it, and when he saw it, he was immediately stunned, and couldn't help but scold: "I'll go!" ”

The voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone in the hall.

Xiao Yiheng was strongly recommending Zhou Mingwen, but was interrupted by Xiao Rui, and he sneered: "Although the seventh brother is quite talented, the position of the chief examiner must be held by a highly respected and learned minister, so don't think about going." ”

"That's right! Is it possible that the seventh brother doesn't even understand this truth? Xiao Ming also sarcastically.

Xia Huang smiled: "You and Xiao Jiu have been silent, and now that you have spoken, do you have anything to say?" The others have said it, so don't be silent. ”

Xiao Rui arched his hand and said: Father, the son obeys the order. Erchen felt that the imperial examination was a major event of the country, and it must come in accordance with the rules, and in previous years, the imperial examination was presided over by the Ministry of Rites, which was a tradition, so the opinions of Erchen were still handed over to the Ministry of Rites. In the Ministry of Rites, Master Shang Shu is also a member of the Cabinet University, and he is busy with official business, so he cannot serve as the chief examiner, so he can only be selected from the two squires. As the King of Chu said, Lord Feng, the left attendant, is old, so don't let him work, so the opinion of the retainer is that Lord Zhou, the right attendant, is the chief examiner, Lord Feng is one of the three deputy examiners, and the other two deputy examiners are appointed from the Hanlin Academy, isn't this chosen? ”

"King Xian is right!" Xiao Yan hurriedly followed and expressed his opinion.

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yiheng looked at Xiao Rui's face and instantly improved.

Xiao Jing immediately frowned, and glared at Xiao Rui fiercely, didn't he say that he didn't participate? You actually support Xiao Yiheng now! Are you stupid?

Xiao Lie, Xiao Ming and the others were also frowning, but they didn't expect Xiao Rui to support Xiao Yiheng.

Xia Huang smiled: "This method is also suitable, what do you think?" ”

"Father, King Xian is wise, this is a wonderful word!" Xiao Yiheng immediately affirmed.

The third prince, Xiao Ze, has never been concerned about the government, so he also helped: "Erchen thinks this method is also okay!" ”

Now, four of the eight princes support this suggestion, Xiao Jing is angry in his heart, but he is powerless to refute it.

"Good! So let's do it. Xia Huang smiled and finally finalized the candidate.

Xiao Rui breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that Xiao Jing was still glaring at him, Xiao Rui couldn't cry or laugh in his heart.

Don't blame me, it's a task!

"New task: Help Zhou Mingwen, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, win the position of chief examiner of the imperial examination, the task is completed and the advent value is 20, and the task fails to diarrhea for ten days."

So in order not to dilute, Xiao Rui can only complete the task, and he urgently needs these 20 points, because it can come again.