Manchu traitor, how can you let me be the emperor of the ages

Chapter 240 Qin Hui, the top pot, will try five days later

"Bold, the imperial court has been regulating it for hundreds of years. Now that the chief examiner has never made a mistake, how can he forcefully replace it?"

"What are you doing? If His Majesty does not issue an order to replace the chief examiner, will you force the palace?"

"It's a joke, the chief examiner is elected every three years, so there is no reason for a temporary replacement..."

There are also many opposing voices, mainly Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun, almost all of whom are members of the Cai Party.

But there were too many people eyeing the position of chief examiner, and they were too hard to beat with two fists, and they were quickly suppressed to a disadvantage by others.

Li Gan watched the debate between these ministers in the DPRK and China, and did not make a sound, just watching the changes.

After other officials "captured" the Cai party's position, they did not give up. Some bold people even set their sights on Cai Jing, eager to try.

It's just that after all, the old man Yuwei is there. Even if Cai Dang has suffered such a big loss, Cai Jing's strength should not be underestimated. These people hesitated for a while, but in the end they still didn't dare to tease his tiger whiskers. Besieging the officials of the Cai Party, while quietly watching the reaction of His Majesty the Emperor.

"quiet!"

The old eunuch howled, wanting to end their argument.

But this move not only did not help the current situation, but made many ministers even more excited.

"Your Majesty, please change the chief examiner. Otherwise, if everyone can be negligent and not punished, they will all be mediocre officials in the court!"

"This time is no different than before. Not only the chief examiner needs to be changed, but all the other examiners should also be replaced, so as to prevent any more candidates from doing shady things..."

The words of the ministers became more and more ugly, and even the words "mediocre officials" came out.

Anyone who is a little bit smarter knows that this is scolding Mr. Cai Jingcai.

The ministers of the Cai party looked ugly and responded with even worse words, but they were quickly submerged in the turbulent public opinion.

"Quiet."

Li Gan patted the table in front of him hard, and the bang bang sound overwhelmed the quarrels of all the officials.

Everyone can not show face to the eunuch, but it is impossible not to show face to the emperor at this time, and gradually silenced their voices one by one.

Li Gan managed to suppress the excitement of all the officials, and then he looked at Cai Jing helplessly, and asked with a distressed face: "Cai Qing's family, what do you think?"

"Why don't you temporarily replace someone else as the examiner for this subject, and Cai Qing's family will be the examiner for the next subject?"

Cai Jing seemed not surprised by this situation, stood up slowly, cupped his hands and replied: "I would like to obey your majesty's order."

Li Qian then smiled and nodded: "Cai Qing's family understands righteousness, and they are really a role model for all officials."

In the next test, if you can still hang around here, it doesn't hurt to let you be the chief examiner.

Many ministers below secretly pouted their lips. Is this still called understanding righteousness?It's obviously thick-skinned to the point of no limit.

If you take a certain breed as a model, what will all the officials in the world be like?

But even though I thought so in my heart, everyone still maintained the most basic respect on the face, and somewhat praised Mr. Cai.

"Your Majesty, since that's the case, it's time to decide on a new examiner."

After complimenting Cai Jing symbolically, everyone shifted the topic back to the main point, staring at Li Qian one by one.

"It's not urgent."

But Li Qian waved his hand: "I will discuss this matter with Wang Zongbo again, and it is not appropriate to discuss it at the court meeting."

As soon as these words came out, the ministers who were still eager to try suddenly fell silent.

Candidates for the examination examiners really cannot be discussed at the court meeting, otherwise the candidates discussed today will be spread all over the capital tomorrow, and there is no way to keep them secret.

"Today I mainly want to say that the next test should be held as soon as possible."

Li Gan looked serious, and said: "Because of the case of leaking the exam questions, the exam has been delayed for too long, and many candidates have been stranded in the capital, which has already caused a lot of pressure on many candidates who are not well-off. .”

Of course, it also had a great negative impact on the security of the capital.

"This matter can't be delayed any longer. The test should be held as soon as possible."

The ministers didn't understand His Majesty's thoughts for a while, but in fact, whether it was held early or late, it didn't make much difference to them.

But even so, some ministers still asked curiously: "I wonder when Your Majesty wants to hold it?"

Li Gan said decisively: "Five days later."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was a little stunned.

In such a hurry? ?

Li Gan went on to say: "Two days later, the master, deputy examiners, and fellow examiners will enter the Tribute Academy, and five days later, the examinees will enter!"

"Your Majesty Shengming."

Qin Hui suddenly held the wat board, stood up and said solemnly: "Your Majesty's benevolence is like the sea, and the scholars will definitely be grateful for the grace."

"After the dispersal of the court, the minister ordered Zhongshu Province to plan to recruit and inform the candidates in the city."

Looking at Qin Hui's back, Cai Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't speak.

Others are a little stunned, especially those who are strict and peaceful.

The examiner will enter the venue two days later, unless Yan Song and He Shen are rushing here from Xingyang now, it will definitely be too late!

So, the chief examiner this time is Qin Hui?

Some people still have different opinions, but the matter has been settled at this time, and it seems that Qin Hui and His Majesty the Emperor still have some secret deal?
Li Gan nodded lightly, and continued: "This time, I was able to find out the case of the test leak as soon as possible, thanks to my uncle, Mr. Wei, as well as the censor from Yushitai and the soldiers from Hubenwei." us."

Li Qian continued to say to Qin Hui: "The Ministry of Zhongshu should draw up an imperial edict as soon as possible, and discuss a plan for awarding rewards."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Qin Hui happily agreed again.

"Okay, if there is nothing else, let's go."

Just as Li Gan was about to leave, Guan Peng suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I have something to play."

After thinking for a while, Li Gan guessed what he wanted to say.

"But it doesn't matter." He nodded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Guan Peng saluted first, and then said: "Now the position of the right servant of the household department is vacant, Prime Minister Yan is no longer in the capital, and the minister is alone in the household department, so he can do everything big and small."

"Your Majesty, please choose another person to serve as the right servant of the household department."

Wang Mang glanced at Guan Peng, and said, "Your Majesty, the position of the right servant of the Ministry of Rites is also vacant. Please choose someone to be the right servant of the Ministry of Rites."

As soon as the two finished speaking, the officials at the meeting immediately became agitated.

But the positions of the two servants are much more important than the chief examiner and the assistant examiner. As long as there is an opportunity, no one will be envious.

"There is no rush."

However, Li Qian waved his hand and said, "The most urgent thing is to finish the test, this can wait for a while."

"As for the household..."

He pondered for a moment, looked at Guan Peng and said, "Guan Shilang will add more burdens, and I will work harder, and I will discuss with Prime Minister Yan about the candidate for the right servant of the household department."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

There was a hint of helplessness on Guan Peng's face, but the joy in his eyes could not be concealed.

"The same goes for the Ministry of Rites."

Li Gan said to Wang Mang solemnly: "The selection of the servant should not be neglected, we must be cautious."

"Wang Zongbo, you need to work harder on this matter."

Wang Mang replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Seeing this, the other ministers were unavoidably disappointed, but after a while, everyone became excited again.

If the matter was settled on the spot, I'm afraid they would not be happy about it.

Now that there is time and room left, it should be for people to compete.

That's good.

"If you have nothing else to do, just retreat!"

Li Gan waited for a while, but seeing that no one spoke, he waved his hands, got up and left.

On the way to court, the ministers walked out of the Qianyang Hall in twos and threes, and many people's eyes would secretly glance at Qin Hui's direction.

After tossing and tossing for so long, it turns out that Qin Xiang, who has been silent all this time, is the biggest winner.

Not only did he beat his old opponent, Mr. Cai, but he also got himself a position as the chief examiner of the examination.

This is the chief examiner who has been re-elected. How many years has there been no such thing in the court?

"Qin Xiang, congratulations~"

Many ministers came up to say hello to Qin Hui with smiles, and Wang Ciweng next to him was even more happy, as happy as he himself had won the chief examiner.

But Wan Qixi's smile on the other side was a bit forced.

"What's the point of congratulations?" Qin Hui looked at those who came up to congratulate with a puzzled expression.

The ministers were just a little taken aback, and all showed smiles of "everyone understands".

According to the regulations of the imperial court, the candidate for the examination examiner must not be disclosed in advance. If Prime Minister Qin admits or acquiesces that he is the candidate now, it is very likely that people will leave something to talk about.

Qin Xiang, who has always been cautious in his work, probably wouldn't leave such a big loophole...

Under the envious and admiring eyes of all the officials, Qin Hui led a group of officials from Zhongshu Province to Wenyuan Pavilion.

Compared with the colorful flowers on Qin Hui's side, Cai Jing's side is gloomy.

There were many officials walking side by side on the road leading to Shangshu Province, but there were far fewer officials surrounding Cai Jing.

There were even quite a few servants who deliberately avoided them.

Walking through a corner, this leads to the Ministry of Punishment, only Cai Jing, Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun are the only ones who come here.

If you look at it from the rear, it looks a little bleak.

"My lord, Qin Hui must have something to do with the matter of leaking the test questions, and he may even be the mastermind."

Gao Xun couldn't bear it anymore, he gritted his teeth and said: "Otherwise, why did His Majesty exclude Yan Song and He Shen, and only leave him the position of chief examiner?"

As for the words of sympathy for the candidates in the city, ghosts would not believe it.

Cai Jing also nodded silently.

There is no need for any evidence, just from the perspective of whoever benefits, whoever has a motive, Qin Hui's suspicion is too great, because he has obtained the greatest benefit.

"Qin Hui……"

A stern look flashed in Cai Jing's eyes. This time the Cai party suffered such a big loss, and it may all be attributed to this person.

"The old man will definitely not let him have a good time!"

Deng Xunwu also clenched his fists and said bitterly: "Sir, isn't there going to be another accident in the future? How about sending this person in..."

Cai Jing narrowed his eyes, turned his head and glanced at him: "This old man has his own consideration."

Deng Xunwu knew the answer at once, and hurriedly clasped his hands and replied: "Yes, my lord."

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Zhongshu Sheng acted very quickly, and the imperial edict was quickly turned into a notice and posted at various Shenming Pavilions in the city.

Most of the people who saw the news were not candidates, but their family members or servants.

After these people spread the news all over the capital, the candidates had different reactions.

"What? So fast? Hurrying to reincarnate?"

"What are you doing in such a hurry? Can't you let people rest at home for a few days?"

"Hey, it's better to take the exam early, and finish the exam early..."

Some candidates have long been tortured by the life in the examination room these days, and now they tremble when they think of the pigeon cage-like room.

There are also candidates who want to finish the exam as soon as possible, so as not to delay too long and cause any accidents.

Due to time constraints, candidates for examiners also need to be drawn up as soon as possible.

But Li Gan didn't look for Wang Mang first, but Wu Shenglan first.

"Wu Qing's family, do you know why I'm looking for you?" Li Qian looked at Wu Shenglan with his hands behind his back with a smile on his face.

At this moment, Wu Shenglan was excited.

In connection with recent events, a possibility suddenly occurred to him.

Is it possible to choose me as the deputy examiner?

No, I am a servant of the official department, how did I become the deputy examiner of the general examination?

Of course, if this is determined by His Majesty the Emperor, and it is decided jointly with the Ministry of Rites, then it will be fine...

"Wu Qing's family? Wu Qing's family?"

Li Gan frowned and looked at Wu Shenglan who kept giggling, not knowing what was wrong with him.

"Ah? Your Majesty, the minister is here."

Wu Shenglan, who came back to her senses, put away the halazi at the corner of her mouth, and saluted Li Gan respectfully.

Because of the strange situation just now, Li Qian didn't want to continue to spend more time with him.

"I asked you to come here this time to ask you to recommend some candidates for the same examiner."

"what?"

Wu Shenglan was taken aback, so she didn't ask me to be the assistant examiner?
"As the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, you must know which minister in the court is suitable for this position."

Li Gan said meaningfully: "Of course, it's just for reference. I will discuss with the Ministry of Rites about the specific candidates."

"This……"

Wu Shenglan recovered from the fantasy just now, but she still couldn't figure out what Li Gan meant, so she tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, how many candidates should I recommend?"

Li Gan smiled lightly: "Look here."

"But try to recommend as many as possible, so that I and the Ministry of Rites can have more choices."

"Yes, my lord."

Putting aside the regrets in her heart, Wu Shenglan thought that even if there were no assistant examiners, it would be pretty good to have a few fellow examiners.

"Serve with pen and ink." Li Gan waved his hand to the old eunuch.

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

Wu Shenglan first wrote down the names of several people on the paper, but Li Gan frowned after reading it, and asked the old eunuch to hand him the paper: "Write a few more."

"Just as a reference, the more people the better, I won't use them all."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

A look of joy flashed across Wu Shenglan's eyes, she took the pen and paper, and wrote several lines in a row, before Li Gan nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good."

"Your Majesty, please leave." Wu Xinglan bowed and resigned.

"Well, let's go."

Li Gan nodded and did not keep him anymore, but said to the old eunuch: "Go and send Wang Zongbo here."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wang Mang seemed to have been prepared for a long time, and he brought a document with him when he came.

"Your Majesty, time is running out. The Ministry of Rituals has preliminarily discussed the candidates for the Outer Curtain Officer. Your Majesty, please take a look."

Li Gan took it over and took a look. He didn't know much about the names of the various officials below, but after a closer look, the names of Zhi Gongju and Deputy Zhi Gongju were still empty.

"Let's go to Li Shangshu of the Ministry of War for the Zhigong Jue, and Sima Shilang from your Ministry of Rites for the Deputy Zhigong Judgment!"

(End of this chapter)