Han Shizu

Chapter 1528 Injustice
When the Dengwen drum sounded, Emperor Liu had just woken up and was washing up under the service of the palace people.It's only been two days since he came back from Mount Tai, probably because he was too exhausted from the Feng Chan trip, physically and mentally exhausted, Emperor Liu has been particularly lethargic lately, he doesn't know how to open his eyes until the sun is up three poles.

The original plan was to return to Luoyang directly, but when Luan drove to Kaifeng, Emperor Liu refused to leave, as if he couldn't move and didn't want to leave, so he let the flow go, proposed by Zhao Pu and other ministers, and temporarily stayed in Tokyo. Rest and return to Xijing another day.

Then, Emperor Liu continued to live in the Chongzheng Palace with peace of mind, as did the concubines and palace servants who accompanied him. As for the nobles, ministers, civil and military officials, they all belonged to their own homes. After all, most people had residences in the two capitals.

And under the leadership of Zhao Pu, the various ministries and offices of the imperial court have also settled in Tokyo. The places are all ready-made, and they can be operated only after the personnel are arranged. This also means that the center of the imperial court has returned to Kaifeng from Luoyang again. I just don't know how long I will stay this time, but it looks like it won't be short.

Disturbed by the sound of the drums, Qing Jing was a little annoyed, but it also aroused Emperor Liu's interest, an interest with negative emotions.The general situation has been passed on by Su Wei, and it is already understood that the identity of Xu Shilian's scholar is also easy to cause speculation, and Emperor Liu immediately thought of this year's Chunwei.

When Emperor Liu granted Zen to Mount Tai, the scientific examinations for the new class of the Great Han Dynasty were also proceeding in an orderly manner, and the main examination for the undergraduate course was Li Fang, a cabinet scholar.

"Where is Li Fang? Go and call him here too!" Changing into ordinary clothes, Emperor Liu ordered in a stiff tone.

However, Yan Tuofang turned around and was stopped. He saw Emperor Liu's eyes were suspicious, but he was very calm, and said: "Forget it, don't be in a hurry, let's meet the scholar who filed the imperial petition first!"

"Yes!"

"Chen Lu Duoxun, see Your Majesty!" Lu Duoxun came very quickly and was summoned before Xu Shilian, but when facing Emperor Liu, he lowered his head and lowered his eyebrows, showing no sign of the previous interest on his face.

"Lu Qing moved very fast! Could it be because of that Deng Wen's agitation!" Emperor Liu looked at Lu Duoxun and said indifferently.

Although it really meant something like this, Lu Duosun did not dare to admit it, but respectfully said: "I entered the palace this time to report on the political situation and people's livelihood in Zhejiang and Zhejiang, and to listen to His Majesty's instructions."

Uncompromising, Emperor Liu stretched out his hand and said word by word: "Since that's the case, sit down first! It's just right, let's listen to the situation together!"

"Yes!" Emperor Liu was obviously in a bad mood, and Lu Duoxun couldn't help being a little more careful with him.

Soon, under the guard of the guards, Xu Shilian, a bold and well-known scholar, successfully set foot in the Chongzheng Palace and saw the sky.When I came, I held the mentality of breaking the boat, fearless, and going all out, but when I came to the imperial court, all the passion and generosity were suppressed immediately.

Xu Shilian was not born at the bottom, and his family was also an official. His father was a Sanyo order. Before he participated in the scientific research, he also served as a knife and pen official in Chuzhou, so he still has some knowledge.

But this so-called insight, in the palace city hall, in front of the emperor of the Han Dynasty, perhaps can only be described as shallow and crude.With just one look from Emperor Liu, Xu Shilian felt like he was being seen through.

Trying his best to calm down the uneasiness in his heart, Xu Shilian hastily bowed down, almost prostrate, and couldn't help trembling: "Student Xu Shilian from Chuzhou, see Your Majesty!"

"Get up and talk!" Emperor Liu didn't have the power to show his prestige in front of this little scholar, there was no need for it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" However, Xu Shilian did not dare to move, perhaps it would be easier for him to speak while kneeling.

"Raise your head!" Emperor Liu frowned and said softly.

Xu Shilian raised his head slowly, but his eyes were regular, with drooping eyelids, and he only stared at the bridge of his nose. In order not to offend, he didn't even dare to glance at Emperor Liu on the throne from the corner of his eye.

Emperor Liu observed this bold scholar, but he was a good-looking man. Seeing his panic, he couldn't help teasing him lightly: "Half of the imperial city has heard your news of beating drums. The guards said that you are generous and fearless. Seeing my grievances in front of me, now I am in front of you, why are you so timid? Tell me, what kind of grievances are worthy of your publicity!"

Emperor Liu's words seemed to have the effect of stabilizing people's hearts. After listening to them, Xu Shilian finally calmed down from his nervousness.After all, he had already done enough psychological construction. He took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the student has a question. If the imperial court opens a course to recruit scholars and promote talents for the country, should it be based on emotion or talent? Take practical effect?"

"If you have something to say, let's talk about your injustice!" Emperor Liu really didn't like this style of questioning and answering, and preferred to be straightforward.Perhaps Xu Shilian just wanted to use this question to set a tone and attract Emperor Liu's attention, but unfortunately, he used the wrong person.

The dissatisfaction expressed in Emperor Liu's tone was enough to make this little scholar panic.Xu Shilian's expression couldn't help being suffocated, he didn't dare to make any more detours, paused, and said in a deep voice: "His Majesty, the student has informed Li Fang of the tribute, the selection of scholars is unfair and favoritism!"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Liu's face remained unchanged, and Lu Duoxun looked at Xu Shilian with curiosity in his eyes.

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Emperor Liu said in a calm tone: "Xu Shilian! I have ordered someone to investigate, and it is said that you are a failed scholar in this discipline. Since you failed, there is a reason for it. Maybe it's because you can't learn, or you can't perform well. Or you don’t meet the imperial court’s requirements for selecting a scholar. If you feel dissatisfied because of this, vent your anger on the chief examiner, and appeal to the examiner, I will not listen to your resentful words, and I will punish the ministers of the imperial court!”

It never occurred to me that Emperor Liu would have such an attitude. As if Xu Shilian had been hit hard, the depression and anger accumulated in his chest, which could almost stifle internal injuries.

"If Your Majesty wants to protect his confidant ministers and treat students with crimes, then the students have nothing to say and are willing to go to punishment!" Xu Shilian said with a miserable face.

"Presumptuous! Are you resenting His Majesty's injustice and favoritism?" Listening to his words, Lu Duoxun was beside him, and he sternly reprimanded him. After carefully observing Emperor Liu's face, Lu Duoxun pointed at Xu Shilian meaningfully. road:

"Xu Shilian, Your Majesty has always been impartial and upholds the principles of heaven. But if you want to blame the court ministers and dignified cabinet scholars based on your one-sided words, what is the court's legal system?

You say that Li Dashi selects scholars for personal gain, what evidence is there? "

Lu Duoxun's words seemed to wake up Xu Shilian, Xu Shilian came back to his senses, and hurriedly said: "Jinshi Wu Jichuan is from Li Dashi's hometown!"

"Heh!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu laughed immediately, his interest dropped sharply, and his tone became sharper: "This is not evidence! The imperial court does not avoid relatives, let alone a person from the same country, even if it is his heir , As long as you have the talent, you should be admitted? According to what you said, is it true that every time the imperial court opens a course to obtain a scholar, it cannot admit the examiner from the same country?"

"Your Majesty, the students have no such intentions! It's just that the students know Wu Jichuan. Although the bachelors are short-sighted, they think they are superior to him! Your Majesty only needs to read the examination papers, or take the school examination in class to know!" Xu Shilian road.

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu became more and more impatient, and smiled lightly: "You are confident!"

Obviously, Xu Shilian's words were not convincing. To say he was confident was not a compliment. In Emperor Liu's eyes, he might be rebelling against ignorance.

However, since a person has sued himself, he must have an explanation.Seeing the seriousness of this young man's face, Emperor Liu still had some doubts in his heart.

While I was thinking about it, Tong Tong came to report, and Prime Minister Zhao Pu came. Obviously, this was also after hearing the news.

Summoned, Zhao Pu entered the hall, only glanced at him for a while, and was about to be greeted, when Emperor Liu waved his hand and said: "Zhao Qing came just in time!"

Pointing to Xu Shilian, Emperor Liu ordered: "This scholar, he has heard about it, saying that the chief examiner uses his feelings, and the imperial court is unfair in selecting scholars. He has already sued me, so he needs to have an explanation. Find out what happened to him, so as to avoid criticism from all over the world. !"

"You recruit a group of people, together with Lu Duoxun, to check all the examination papers and answers of Jinshi recorded in this subject, re-rank them, and see how different they are from those recorded by Li Fang!" Emperor Liu ordered.

"Yes!" Zhao Pu and Lu Duoxun said together.

"Also, pass on that Wu Jichuan!" Emperor Liu's eyes fell on Xu Shilian again, and said softly, "Didn't you say that Wu Jichuan is unworthy? I will give you this opportunity to compete in court!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xu Shilian was overjoyed when he heard the words, and knocked hard, almost tears welled up in his eyes.

Seeing Xu Shilian's confident and excited appearance, even if Emperor Liu trusted Li Fang in his heart, he couldn't help muttering, Li Fang should not let himself down, right?
(End of this chapter)