Dajin royal family

Chapter 475 Scholars Petition
Zhongzheng's selection of scholars was in full swing, and there were heated discussions in restaurants and teahouses in their spare time.It is a discussion, but most of them are expressing their dissatisfaction with the scholars who feel that they cannot be selected, even though the results of the Zhongzheng selection have not yet been announced.

"Family of a famous family, catalpa materials come out in large numbers, but there are also a lot of waste materials lying in the glory of the ancestors and sitting on the mountains. These words of indignation and dissatisfaction are nothing more than Sikong Chengdan's words."

It is rumored that this statement was said by a certain Minister Wang who did not want to be named, and the place where he spoke was in Ziwei Hall of Tiange.

No one knows exactly how it came out, but one thing is very clear, that is, the words were indeed said by the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, the official of the Dazhong, Mr. Wang Hong.

Good guy, the next day the whole Taiyuan knew that Wang Hong had sprayed the world's useless scholars.

The key is that someone admits that he is a waste material?
That must not be the case, so scholars from all over the world undoubtedly began to question whether Wang Hong was playing a shady role, and wanted to exclude scholars from outside Bingzhou from entering the government.

Not long after, Wang Hongyi said that rumors stop with wise men!
Then someone said, if you don't believe Wang Hong's words, you are not a wise man.

Immediately afterwards, the second round of shady matters began to ferment in Taiyuan.

The rumors became more and more fierce, and Wang Hong broke a set of Western Region glazed teacups rewarded by the king.Then it was rumored that the king was very unhappy about this and expressed his dissatisfaction in private.

As for whether this is true, no one doubts it. After all, this is the territory of King Zhao. If you slander the king, you will be smashed if you catch him.

However, this time, Zhongzheng's selection of scholars has indeed reached an embarrassing situation, because it will be difficult for people to choose or not to choose.

Scholars don't understand why the king doesn't stand up and speak out. Zhongzheng's selection of scholars is to provide you with talents, so you have to stand up.

King Zhao turned a deaf ear and paid attention to Princess Anle's marriage wholeheartedly, as if he had forgotten about Zhongzheng's selection of scholars.

Time passed by, and in late September, the selection of Zhongzheng scholars ended, and the list of selected scholars was announced.

"It's too much, bullying me to no one in Hebei!"

In the wine shop, a group of scholars from Hebei Province gathered together. One of the scholars turned red and punched the desk. The wine was spilled all over the floor.

"Seventy percent are from Bingzhou, [-]% are from the Central Plains, and the remaining [-]% are our Hebei scholars. This is bullying us!"

"That's right. Previously, I thought that Wang Hong, as a famous Confucian, would treat us fairly, but I didn't expect him to be the first to fool us. It's unbearable!"

"Dissatisfied!"

"Dissatisfied!"

Zhang Hong stood by the window, disdainful in his heart, so what if he refuses to accept, do you still dare to go to Tiange to beat Wang Hong up?
"There are also people in Hebei who are officials in the court. Why don't you go to those adults?" A scholar suggested.

"Difficult." The person who spoke was a descendant of the Lu family in Fanyang, "you don't know, the three adults, Lu Gong, Cui Gong and even Gao Gong, are high in position but light in power. How can they have the power to cover up the world like Liu Xiang?" Woolen cloth."

"Then do we have to suffer this unfair treatment?" The scholar gritted his teeth with resentment on his face.

At this moment, Zhang Hong walked over and said, "Except for Liuxiang, there is only one person who can speak for us."

"Who?"

"Kings!"

The scholars looked at each other, and there was silence for a while.

After a while, Lu's scholar said: "This brother may not know that your majesty is not involved in Zhongzheng this time, I'm afraid."

Zhang Hong snorted coldly, "Everyone, why did we join Zhongzheng?"

"That is of course serving the court and helping the king to stabilize the country!"

Puchi!

Not far away, several merchants gathered together, and couldn't help chuckling when they heard such words.

However, the wine shop was noisy, and no one noticed it for a while.

"That's right, our allegiance is to the king, isn't it Liuxiang! This matter, only the king!" Zhang Hong said forcefully.

"Go, go find the king!"

"go!"

A hot-blooded guy, his head gets hot for a while, and when he encounters injustice, he either uses his mouth or fists.

They obviously can't move their fists or mouth against Wang, but they can make trouble for the court.The scholars were born in Hebei aristocratic families, and they were not afraid of whether the court would punish them for this.

After the scholars gathered to leave, many people followed to watch the fun, and the wine shop became quieter.

The merchants who had gathered before began to discuss in twos and threes.

"Brother Wei, do you think that King Zhao will decide for them?" Shen Zhe picked up the teacup and gently gathered his sleeves.

Wei Yu said: "I do business in the south of the Yangtze River. Every time I pass through a city, in addition to the established business tax, I have to manage it up and down. Do you think the government will pay attention to you if we are united?"

"Hey, the same is true in the Central Plains." Shen Zhe sneered, and said immediately: "However, this situation cannot be generalized. I think these scholars are all from Hebei, so maybe it will be effective."

Wei Wei didn't refute and changed the subject.

"Have you heard what happened in the mall?"

"The rumored silver dollar?" Shen Zhe's eyes became serious.

Wei Wei nodded, "Yes, it is rumored that this time King Zhao ordered that all bulk items traded in Taiyuan Commercial Market must be settled in silver dollars, otherwise no transactions will be allowed."

"What is the purpose of this move?"

"I can't see through."

At this moment, the merchants at the other table laughed, "If we scumbags see it, what's the matter?"

Wei Wei and Shen Zhe looked at each other, and then smiled helplessly.

This is not wrong, they are just merchants, how can they guess what King Zhao is thinking.

"Brother Shen, what is your plan?"

Shen Zhe thought for a while, and then said immediately: "With the reputation of the Northern Jin Dynasty, we will definitely not deceive us. Besides, the silver dollar is just a rumor at present, and it is still unclear whether it is true."

"What if it's true?"

"That can't be helped. Looking at the northern regions, only Taiyuan is the most prosperous and stable, and the flow of goods here is the smoothest. I am only a silk merchant. Do I have to go to the grasslands to sell?" Shen Zhe shook his head.

Wei Wei smiled wryly: "This statement is reasonable, I hope the Northern Jin Dynasty will not mess around."

The news that the Hebei scholars were doing something went viral quickly spread throughout the city.

The people of Taiyuan lined up to observe, and the people who ate melons lined up from the Suzaku Gate to the North Gate. Along the way, many people booed and some applauded.

Having said that, there is a phenomenon of bickering among the candidates every year, but it is relatively rare like this year.

The number of scholars from Hebei participating in the Zhongzheng selection was no less than that of scholars from Bingzhou, plus scholars from other places gathered together, a total of 500 people.

"What are those melons doing?" The escaped craftsman from Guanzhong climbed on the city wall of Gaizhao Palace, looking down at the team on the street, full of puzzlement.

"After two days of reading, I think I've gone to heaven. I guess I'm not afraid of death." Another old craftsman was also looking at the street with a brick in his hand.

"You two, you are thinking about your mother-in-law, and you are not working!" the palace supervisor below scolded.

Hebei scholars gathered a crowd to parade, and with the melon-eating crowd behind them, it seemed at first glance that there were thousands of people.

The leaders were naturally the children from various families from Hebei. They led the team and rushed towards Prince Zhao's Mansion while shouting about the injustice of the court.

In the side room of Tiange, Wang Hong and Pei Ju are discussing to arrange official positions for Bingzhou scholars.

Although the list of Zhongzheng candidates is determined by their selection, but in the end, if they want to pass, the king still needs to agree.

The king gave them face very much. When Pei Ju submitted the list, he was worried that [-]% of the Bingzhou scholars would make King Zhao unhappy. Who knew that King Zhao just took a look and agreed.

"Your Majesty still cares about us." Pei Ju said with a smile.

Originally, King Zhao let Hebei Lu Huaishen, Cui Wenyu, Gao Xun and others enter the court as officials. He thought that King Zhao was looking for opponents for them to balance the court.

But judging from Zhongzheng's selection of scholars, the king obviously paid more attention to them and state officials.

Wang Hong also smiled and said: "After all, we watched the king grow up, not the first emperor, so naturally he is more toward us."

Pei Ju nodded, "Although that's the case, Lu Huaishen still needs to show some face. Now that he is a doctor of imperial history, if there is trouble, it will be difficult to deal with it."

"That's true." Wang Hong agreed.

At this moment, a subordinate official rushed into the side room in a hurry.

"My lords, something is wrong!"

Pei Ju frowned, and scolded: "You bastard, this is Tiange, even if it's not Ziweitang, you still have to observe etiquette."

The subordinate officials were so anxious that they nodded and pleaded guilty.

"What's the big deal for you to come here?" Wang Hong asked.

The subordinate officials hurriedly said: "Hebei scholars complained about the unfair selection of scholars by the court and gathered crowds to make trouble, and they have already left for Prince Zhao's mansion!"

"what?!"

Pei Ju and Wang Hong's expressions changed drastically, and they stood up instantly with frightened and angry expressions.

(End of this chapter)