After the eldest grandson Wuji and others came forward, the candidates obviously did not make any more trouble.

But no longer making trouble doesn't mean they have no opinions, and they are still full of grievances.

There are still many people who don't believe that it is the right bet, but think that someone leaked it.

After Gao Shenxing revealed the news, the candidates noticed that there were other candidates who also bet on the questions.

Therefore, behind the seemingly calm of the turmoil, the candidates are still full of resentment and are still very dissatisfied in private.

The candidates for the Beijing exam come from many families, and the candidates can send the news back to their families with a little trouble.

The eldest grandson Wuji's family is very large, and he soon knows that the candidates are still dissatisfied, and he has a headache for this, worrying that it will be a mess again.

After all, he is mainly responsible for calming down the candidates.

"Chong'er, stop your messy business for a moment."

"Let your friends help keep an eye on it, and no candidates will make trouble during the Beijing exam!"

The eldest grandson Wuji called the eldest grandson Chong and said in a deep voice.

He already knew that Changsun Chong, Qin Huaiyu and others were engaged in all kinds of business.

Except for the liquor selling well, Changsun Wuji didn't pay attention to anything else.

Judging from his position, it is already stupid for Eldest Sun Chong not to concentrate on the position of Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple.

However, the position of Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple is just going through the motions, and he will definitely not stay in that position in the future, so he will follow the eldest grandson.

"Dad, don't worry, we've already started to stare at it."

The eldest grandson nodded solemnly.

Before that, Fang Yuan had already contacted him.

Let him and Qin Huaiyu put down their business a little.

Focusing on the Beijing exam, staring at the candidates, and not making trouble for them.

"Already staring?"

Eldest Sun Wuji frowned, and looked at Eldest Sun Chong in confusion.

"Entrusted by Fang Yuan."

"You know I'm in business with him right now."

Eldest Sun Chong smiled and explained.

As a son-in-law, the eldest grandson Chong is more casual in front of the eldest grandson Wuji.

"Go ahead."

Eldest Sun Wuji's brows furrowed even deeper.

There is a heart to persuade the eldest grandson to approach Fang Yuan.

But after thinking about it, he felt that the emperor seemed to have special trust in Fang Yuan, so he stopped persuading.

Although Fang Yuan had offended many people and would definitely be protected, those people would not dare to touch their son even if they hurt Fang Yuan.

"Okay, goodbye Dad."

The eldest grandson rushed to his feet and saluted, then left.

After the eldest grandson Chong left, the eldest grandson Wuji sat quietly in the study for a while and called the housekeeper.

"Let's see what the young master has done recently, I want to be more detailed."

The other side.

Pei Lin also learned the news.

But at the same time, a candidate asked to see him.

"Liu Xingfa of the Liu clan in Xie County?"

"Is it Liu Xingfa, who is rumored to have a chance to enter the top three?"

Pei Lin asked the housekeeper on the side, uncertain.

It is good to hear that the Pei family, the Xie County Liu family, and the Fenyin Xue family are known as the three tribes of Hedong.

Liu Xingfa has a good reputation among the three clans in Hedong, and Pei Lian, who is in a high position, has also heard of him.

"Exactly."

The butler replied.

"Then we'll see."

Pei Lin pondered for a moment, and asked people to summon Liu Xingfa.

Not long after, Liu Xingfa entered Pei's mansion and met Pei Lian.

"Uncle Pei, the little nephew has something to report to you."

Liu Xingfa said respectfully.

"The virtuous nephew sat down and spoke."

Pei Lin nodded and said kindly.

"Last night, the candidates made trouble at the inn, and it seemed that they had calmed down, but in fact, everyone was very unhappy."

"It just so happens that I have some of the facts, and I can deduce with a high probability who leaked the exam questions."

Liu Xingfa whispered.

"Stand down, all of you."

Pei Lin frowned and waved back left and right.

Soon, there were only Pei Lin and Liu Xingfa in the living room.

"It's Yang Yuzhi who is preparing for Qianniu, and he has a good relationship with the three princes."

Liu Xingfa did not hesitate and decisively told Pei Lin what he knew.

He didn't ask for benefits, and he didn't hesitate, because he was facing Pei Lian.

"Guess it's the third prince leaking the question?"

Pei Lian's brows furrowed even tighter.

He is one of the people who know the exam questions, and he knows that there are still those who know.

Among them, the third prince Li Ke is the one who knows the exam questions, and it is not impossible for him to leak the questions.

"Only the former can be determined, not the latter."

Liu Xingfa shook his head and nodded again.

It was about the prince, and he didn't dare to think too much.

"Is the message exact?"

Pei Lin asked again.

"Exactly."

"The candidate who bet on the question told me."

Liu Xingfa said respectfully.

The candidates of the Boling Cui clan and the Hongnong Yang clan generally didn't care much about it, and seemed to talk to many people about the question.

Maybe it's because they hold their own identity and never worry about being investigated, after all, they are families, and many people will be selected in every imperial examination.

It is only now that it is rumored that Fang Yuan has leaked the exam questions, and then it will cause the anger of the candidates, and it will cause Li Shimin to entrust Fang Yuan to secretly investigate.

"Do you know the candidates in Liaozhou?"

Pei Lin muttered, and quickly thought of another point.

"Acquaintance."

Liu Xingfa was stunned, and then replied.

He was in Liaozhou from the beginning, and he was also banned from traveling by Fang Yuan.

It was only after Fang Yuan left that he left Liaozhou and returned to the state to take the exam.

Otherwise, Liu Xingfa can also be regarded as a candidate in Liaozhou.

Therefore, Liu Xingfa knew the candidates in Liaozhou.

"It's Fang Yuan who leaked the question, right?"

Pei Lin asked again.

"Yes."

Liu Xingfa was stunned again.

After thinking about it for a while, he understood what it meant.

Pei Lin wanted to let himself bribe a few Liaozhou candidates to point out the source of the question.

But with Pei Lian's identity, it was impossible for him to say these words to himself personally.

After all, although there is a family relationship between the two parties, the relationship between them is not deep.

"You can teach."

"What do you want?"

Pei Lin looked at Liu Xingfa and nodded with satisfaction.

He's a smart guy and doesn't need to say much about himself.

"I want to. Top! ”

Liu Xingfa pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.

He was confident of finishing in the top three.

But after the news of the leaked exam questions came out, he lost his confidence.

It is not one or two candidates who bet on the exam questions, but seventy or eighty candidates who all hit the questions.

Under such circumstances, Liu Xingfa is no longer confident.

After many inquiries and the strength of the family, he knew some things, so he came to Pei Lin to make a deal.

"Go ahead."

Pei Lin pondered for a moment and said.

He understands that Liu Xingfa only needs to be at the top of the list, and he doesn't want better conditions, because he doesn't want to have too much to do with himself.

It doesn't matter, this is what he wants, the relationship between the two clans is there, the relationship between the interests of individuals and the transaction between the elders and the younger generations is not too deep.

"Xie Peixiang."

Liu Xingfa saluted respectfully and stepped back.

He understood that Pei Lin did not refuse but agreed.

After Liu Xingfa left, Pei Lin called the housekeeper.

"Go and tell them that I don't want the imperial examination to be too quiet."

Pei Lin said meaningfully.

The housekeeper followed Pei Lin for a long time and understood what Pei Lin meant.

Soon, the candidates who had been pacified were restless again.

They no longer make trouble in the inn, but walk down the street.

"The imperial examination questions are leaked, please return our innocence to the imperial court!"

"I have studied hard for ten years, and I have the heart to serve the motherland, but I have no door to serve the motherland!"

"It is rumored that all the candidates in Liaozhou bet on the right questions, completely because there was a Chang'an order named Fang Yuan to bet on them!"

Hundreds of candidates were incited.

Among them is Liu Xingfa.

They walked down Suzaku Street, loudly venting their dissatisfaction.

There were many people on the street, and they all sighed and sighed when they watched this scene.

For a time, Chang'an made Fang Yuan known to the people of Chang'an City at a very fast speed.

Fang Yuan, who was located in the county office, soon learned the news and immediately sent officials to suppress it.

Yes!

It's repression!

And it was Fang Yuan who personally led the team.

As Fang Yuan appeared with a large-scale group of officials, the candidates who were demonstrating and the people on the street were startled.

"Your Majesty has an order, the leakage of exam questions is under investigation, and candidates are not allowed to make a noise!"

Fang Yuanhuan looked at the examinees and said coldly.

Soon, Fang Yuan found that there was Liu Xingfa among the candidates.

This person Fang Yuan has seen it, and he still has a deep memory, after all, it is said that he can be admitted to the top three.

I just didn't expect that such a capable and background person would march and demonstrate together.

"Meet Fang Ling!"

"May I ask Fang Ling, did His Majesty really order a thorough investigation?"

Liu Xingfa walked out and saluted Fang Yuan.

As Liu Xingfa explained Fang Yuan's identity, everyone was shocked.

Remembering that after mentioning Fang Yuan's question just now, everyone's eyes changed.

"You question the official?"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, and said coldly.

"Don't dare!"

"It's just that now everyone says that you might leak exam questions."

Liu Xingfa shook his head, neither arrogant nor impatient.

Many people looked at it, and they all nodded secretly, feeling that Liu Xingfa was extraordinary.

In the face of Chang'an Ling, he also dared to speak out, if he was on the list, the future was limitless.

"Question the official and hinder the official's work."

"Come on, take it down, and bring it back to the county government for retrial!"

Fang Yuan snorted coldly and ordered.

When the words fell, the candidates and the people on the street were in an uproar.

"Fang Ling, I didn't stop you from doing anything!"

Liu Xingfa was shocked.

I never expected that Fang Yuan would arrest himself in a few words.

He also thought that he was a candidate, and Fang Yuan was still in the turmoil, so he would be afraid.

Fang Yuan ignored him.

And Zheng Jiu had already listened to the order and walked towards Liu Xingfa.

"Fang Ling, you can't do this!"

"I want to go to the Criminal Department, I want to go to Dali Temple!"

Liu Xingfa was startled and retreated.

But how could he escape Zheng Jiu's capture?

After only a few steps back, he was caught by Zheng Jiu.

He struggled and protested, but he couldn't change his fate and was escorted to Fang Yuan.

The other candidates were so frightened that they retreated.

There are also hot-blooded candidates who want to resist.

But he was blocked by the retreating candidates and could not come forward.

"Listen up!"

"The imperial court is investigating whether the exam questions were leaked!"

"If you make trouble during this time, you will not only be taken to the county government for retrial, but you will also be deprived of your grades!"

Fang Yuan looked at everyone coldly and said coldly.

The candidates' faces suddenly changed drastically, and they were frightened by what Fang Yuan said.

Not only will it be re-examined, but it will also deprive the grades, who will dare to make trouble in this consequence?

Liu Xingfa was also shocked, and looked at Fang Yuan in disbelief!

The imperial court obviously wants to attach importance to the imperial examination, but this is too much, right?

After this imperial examination, who will dare to have hope for the imperial examination in the future?

"No, don't listen to him!"

"The imperial court attaches great importance to the imperial examination and attaches importance to the candidates!"

"Your Majesty will definitely not make such a policy!"

Liu Xingfa shouted loudly.

He was still struggling, but the more he struggled, the tighter he was being held.

"It's all gone."

"Otherwise, they will all be brought back to the county government and all of them will be deprived of their results!"

Fang Yuan looked coldly at the candidates present.

The imperial court attaches great importance to the imperial examination, and Li Shimin will not take such a candidate.

But the imperial examination is a passage for countless people to enter the officialdom, and there will definitely be no shortage of people to take the exam.

Or those families disdain to enter the examination room through the imperial examination, but it is the most direct channel for the children of the poor family.

If the children of the family do not participate, the children of the poor family will be more relaxed, and it will also be in line with the phenomenon that Li Shimin wants, so Fang Yuan dares to make such a threat.

Liu Xingfa's expression changed again.

He shouted to the protesting candidates not to panic.

However, after only a few breaths, the candidates fled in a panic.

Some of them are from families, but they are not willing to bet on the truth of what Fang Yuan said.

The consequences of depriving the grades were so terrible that they preferred to wait for some time and wait for the results to come out from the imperial court.

Liu Xingfa looked at the candidates who ran out, his head slowly drooping, and his face was depressed and regretful.

I regret that I should not have instigated the candidates to march and followed them.

Most importantly, guess the wrong idea.

"Liu Xingfa, I heard that you have the ability to be admitted to the top three?"

Fang Yuan said as he walked.

Zheng Jiu held Liu Xingfa.

As for the people around him, Fang Yuan turned a blind eye.

Facing their fingers, Fang Yuan acted as if he hadn't seen it.

"If it weren't for Fang Ling's bet on the right topic, the top three would just be between the palms."

Liu Xing snorted coldly.

As soon as he said this, his anger rose.

"Since you also think that the official is betting on the right topic, then why do you still demonstrate with them?"

"You're the one who stopped them, right? Liu Xingfa! ”

Fang Yuan stopped, stared at Liu Xingfa, and frowned slightly.

"I, I have no evidence, nonsense is slander."

Liu Xingfa was startled and quickly regained his composure.

"Really?"

Fang Yuan didn't believe it much.

stared at Liu Xingfa and didn't speak for a long time.

"Believe it or not is your business."

"Fang Ling, your purpose has also been achieved, should you release me?"

Liu Xingfa changed the subject.

He still felt that what Fang Yuan had just said was intimidation.

It's just that the candidates are scared, so they will run away.

They ran away, and it is estimated that they no longer dare to gather, and Fang Yuan's purpose has been achieved.

After all, it was useless for Fang Yuan to arrest himself, and it was useless to imprison himself, it would only cause a greater impact.

"It's impossible to put."

"Not only will you not let it go, but the official will also suggest that Your Majesty deprive you of your grades."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said with a smile.

Liu Xingfa should know something.

Even if you don't know, you have to make an example and warn other candidates.

"You, you're kidding, aren't you?"

Liu Xingfa was a little uneasy.

He felt that Fang Yuan was intimidating.

But I'm still scared.

"Can I joke with you?"

Fang Yuan couldn't help but sneer.

"You, you"

Liu Xingfa was speechless.

Fang Yuan ignored him and walked in the direction of the county office.

As soon as he took two steps, Luo Zheng, who had been assigned to run errands, hurriedly walked over.

He whispered in Fang Yuan's ear, and neither Liu Xingfa nor the others could hear it.

"Get him!"

Fang Yuan ordered.

Luo Zheng left quickly again.

Fang Yuan didn't stay any longer, and walked back.

And after hearing that Fang Yuan was arrested, because of what happened just now, Liu Xingfa panicked even more.

He thought for a while and said, "Fang Ling, I have something I want to make up for. ”

(End of chapter)