Man Tang Huacai

Chapter 182 Making a fuss in Sendai

Xuanyangfang, Xue Zhai.

The music was playing slowly, and "The Romance of the West Chamber" was being rehearsed in the courtyard, which was somewhat similar to the situation in the Liyuan.

When Zhang Bian came to visit, he expected to see Xue Bai looking decadent, but he didn't expect that a young man could be calm about honor and disgrace.

Zheng Qian was also there. When he saw Zhang Bian coming, he smiled, but his attitude was inexplicably distant, not as friendly as he was to Xue Bai.

It can be said that Zhang Bian is friendly with everyone, but he seems to be separated from everyone by a layer of distance.

"Brother Chuting, do you want to fully support Xue Lang as the number one scholar?"

"This is also support for Cui Shangshu." Zheng Qian stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I have read Xue Bai's paper. Cui Gong made an exception and selected him as the number one scholar. He is not wrong in this matter. I will give my full support."

Zhang Bian said: "That's it."

He knew clearly that Zheng Qian was praising Cui Qiao for killing him, just like Cui Qiao was praising Xue Bai for killing him. But there was no need to explain everything thoroughly. After a few perfunctory words, he invited Xue Bai to talk alone.

The two sat down by the small pond in the garden.

"Do you think you can keep the No. 1 pick?"

"Winning the first prize is the true forgiveness of a saint."

Zhang Bian asked: "Then how do you want to ask for the saint's true forgiveness? Tell me your plan."

"Be honest and return to my true life experience." Xue Bai said: "The prince-in-law knows this is true. After all, if you don't believe me, you should believe Princess Tang Chang."

Zhang Bian gave a rare smile.

He may not really like Princess Tang Chang that much. But when he thinks of her, he can think of the young days before he became the consort, which has become the only comfort in his damn life now.

After laughing, he shook his head and said: "I regret...I regret agreeing to Supervisor He. Now I just want to settle the aftermath of these three common people cases as soon as possible."

"Simple." Xue Bai said: "The prince-in-law can bring one person to the imperial court to pay a visit, Yuan Zai."

Zhang Bian asked: "Why should I help you but not Cui Qiao?"

"The saint wants to see who is honest. I am more honest than him."

"it is good……"

After the conversation, Xue Bai watched Zhang Bian's figure walking away, thinking of the word "honest" he said, and shook his head.

Zhang Bian seemed gentle, but in fact he didn't regard him as a friend, so he naturally didn't need to confide in Zhang Bian, and he didn't need to tell Zhang Bian his plans.

……

After meeting the guests, Xue Bai did not go to the yard where the opera was rehearsed, but walked all the way into another side yard.

There are many people in the hall discussing things.

"I had troubles with Wulang in the spring and autumn of the sixth year of Tianbao. Why? The examination room is too unfair. They are afraid that the people who have been appointed by themselves will not be able to pass us in the examination room. They use the method of writing papers to judge our talents outside the examination room. We After doing so, they kicked out the talented and famous people from the examination room by violating taboos. Every year, I feel "heartache", and now I really feel pain in my heart."

"If we swallow our anger this time, they will ride on us even more in the future. I support going to the Ministry of Rites to cause trouble..."

"Hey, what do you guys say about making trouble?" Du Wulang said: "We went to the Ministry of Rites to make a generous speech to support Cui Shangshu's selection of Xue Bai as the number one scholar."

Xue Bai stopped outside the hall and waved, asking Cen Shen to come out and talk to him alone.

"Brother Cen already has an official status. Do you really want to go with us?"

"Haha, what are you afraid of?" Cen Shen had the wild spirit of a man in the Tang Dynasty, and said: "I stand up for Xue Lang, for Gao Sanwulang, and even for the underappreciated people in the world. Of course I should stand up for him. go."

Xue Bai asked back: "Brother Cen has decided to go to Anxi and join General Gao Xianzhi?"

"Yes, the general has taken over as the governor of the four towns of Anxi. He is willing to recommend me to be promoted to the imperial title, increase his salary, and make contributions to the frontier fortress!" Cen Shen said, "If you don't risk your life and just do nothing in this court, when will you be able to do anything? Gain merit?"

"If this thing doesn't work out, I should be on the run. How about hiding my name anonymously and going to Anxi with Brother Cen?"

"Okay, if things don't work out, I'll take you to Anxi; but if things work out, the number one scholar can help me in the future."

It's all about simplicity when talking to this refreshingly smart guy.

Xue Bai and Cen Shen turned back to the hall, where many people were shouting "Surround the Ministry of Rites".

"Gentlemen."

Cen Shen stepped forward quickly, stood on the table, and said, "Listen to me, the Ministry of Rites is located in the imperial city, in the Shangshu Province... If you want to surround the Ministry of Rites, you must first surround the Shangshu Province."

"Okay! Cen Erqilang said it well."

"There are many guards in the imperial city. If you dare to act recklessly, the Jinwu Guards will come and drive them away. As the saying goes, capture the thief first. We must first block Cui Qiao, the Minister of Rites, surround Cui Qiao, and force him to express his position. Only then can we make the Jinwu Guards use rat weapons. "

"I'll come." Gao Shi stepped out and said, "I'll subdue Cui Qiao."

"Gao Thirty-five, do you want to vent your anger? Don't hurt him, haha..."

~~

Two days later, the Ministry of Rites.

"I don't know when the decree to move me to the Eastern Capital will come down."

Cui Qiao looked out the window and sighed in her heart, thinking that there was really no good treatment in the court. Li Linfu controlled the government and the powerful family only cared about personal gain, so it was better to go back.

The memorial was placed in the Zhongshu Ministry of Education, but there was no reply, including the matter of deposing Xue Bai.

Presumably it was Yan Zhenqing’s article that played a role.

It's ridiculous. It's said to be written to him, the Minister of Rites, but he hasn't read a word of it yet, but it has already spread throughout Chang'an. The rumors are getting more and more outrageous in recent days.

"In view of the incident of 'Nothing Is Left to the Wild', Mr. Cui wanted to recommend more poor candidates to the gold medal list, so he deliberately selected Xue Bai, who was born as a slave, as the number one candidate."

If this continues, when he moves to the Eastern Capital and stays, some people may say that he offends the powerful by standing up for a poor family.

He walked out of the Ministry of Rites in a worried mood and passed through the Shangshu Province, known as "Sendai". In front of him was the Imperial City Street.

"Mr. Cui!"

Suddenly someone shouted, Cui Qiao turned around, recognized Gao Shi, and immediately shook his head.

"I have met Mr. Cui. The student dares to ask what is wrong with the student's poems and poems for the imperial examination?"

Cui Qiao had no intention of having a deep conversation with him and said: "Your poems are tragic and heroic, which is very good. It's a pity that you are not good at examination poetry, why should you be obsessed with the imperial examination?"

"Can you please give me some advice from Mr. Cui?"

"..."

In the distance, some people ran across the Imperial City Street and rushed towards Sendai.

Cui Qiao realized something was wrong, turned around and left, but was grabbed by Gao Shi.

"Don't leave, Mr. Cui. Please give me some advice."

"you……"

Gao Shi is strong and strong, but Cui Qiao can't even struggle at all. Several followers came forward to stop him, so Gao Shi pulled Cui Qiao and ran away, squeezing into the crowd of people who were coming.

"Is it Mr. Cui? Please take a look at my profile again!" Youjuzi said in surprise, "Mr. Cui selects scholars for the country, and he looks at his talent rather than his family background. He is a true husband!"

"Let me go, you guys let go!"

But more and more Juzi have gathered around... In fact, they may not be Juzi. Who knows whether they have been bribed by someone with intentions.

Cui Qiao also received a flood of praise.

"Cui Gong is the first person in history to be able to select an official slave as the number one scholar!"

"Shut up!" Cui Qiao didn't recognize him at all and said, "Xue Bai is not an official slave. He is the Xue family of Hedong, the great-grandson of Pingyang County Duke. This matter is a legend in the imperial court."

He wished he could continue to yell, "What do you commoners still hope for? Get out!"

But his followers had been squeezed into nowhere, leaving his old body helpless among the crowd.

"Did you hear that? Xue Bai is not an official slave..."

"Xue Bai is an official slave! He is not my son!"

Suddenly, someone in front started crying loudly. Everyone turned to look, and someone shouted: "It's Xue Ling, Xue Ling is here!"

"Is that Xue Ling from 'Xiang Ling Gu Xi'?"

It was hard for Xue Ling, a gambler, to make his name known to everyone overnight. He was pulled by a big man, squeezed through the crowd, and stood in front of Cui Qiao.

"Everyone, listen to me, I am Xue Ling!"

"..."

Xue Bai knew that Li Longji would not take the initiative to admit that he made a mistake in a good story on Yuan Ye. Then when it comes time for him to get rid of his identity as Xue Ling's son, he can only disobey the holy will, insist on exposing it, and prove it in front of the world.

It was risky, but he could try to minimize the bad effects. First of all, we must do it as soon as possible before Li Longji expresses his position. If he is too late, he will resist the decree; secondly, he must not make trouble in front of the imperial court, which will make Li Longji lose face; finally, he must let Xue Ling take the initiative to take over the cause of the mistake and cut through the mess quickly. Downplay Li Longji’s previous mistakes.

"Xue Bai is not my son, I made a mistake!"

Xue Ling's face was heavy with pain, and he shouted: "I haven't been in Chang'an for so long because I went to Luoyang and found my long-lost son." "Grandpa!"

Another young man came out.

Cui Qiao looked around and saw that this young man was really about seventeen years old. He was handsome and looked a bit like Xue Bai.

"Look, this is my lost Liulang. I made a mistake before!" Xue Ling said: "What a coincidence, what a coincidence!"

The explanation that best prevents the saint from appearing unwise in this matter is the words "what a coincidence".

"Today, in front of Cui Shangshu, we, father and son, recognize each other. I also ask Cui Shangshu to prove that Xue Bai is not my son."

"I don't recognize it!" Cui Qiao shouted, "Xue Bai, for the sake of fame, you don't even want your biological father?! Aren't you afraid of being reviled by the world?!"

The next moment, something sharp was pressed against his back.

Although she didn't know what it was, Cui Qiao was immediately frightened into silence.

The hundreds of people around seemed to have not heard Cui Qiao's words and were still cheering until Cui Qiao calmed down and Xue Bai spoke.

"Although Mr. Xue is not my grandfather, he recognized me in order to give me a background. Now that he has found his biological son, I should also explain my background and be myself. I lost my parents when I was young and was imprisoned by a prison official. Adopted and made into an official slave..."

He just wanted to publicize this matter in public and force Cui Qiao to admit it.

What's the use of Cui Qiao's admission? The Minister of Rites would rather move to the Eastern Capital and stay behind, rather than be accused of breaking taboos and being confused, but he would also help others to gain some benefits. This sacrifice can be used by Xue Bai.

——Look, the Minister of Rites endorsed me with his official position, so I am an orphan and an official slave.

"Gong Cui was afraid that if I became a Jinshi and my identity as a lowly official slave would be exposed, I wrote the title 'Xiang Ling Drum and Seed', but I would rather die than do nothing. Cui Gong was righteous and saw that I decided to restore my status as a lowly slave. He did not stop me. He personally reviewed my articles, poems and poems, and believed that the number one scholar should not only come from famous families. Even lowly slaves can be selected as the number one scholar as long as they are talented!"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Cui Qiao was so frightened that he even forgot that there was a sharp weapon on his back and denied it loudly.

He was more afraid of having this kind of reputation than being surrounded by these people.

Deliberately selecting a rebellious and low-ranking official slave as the number one scholar will not only cause him to lose his official position, but also cause him to betray his relatives...

"Cui Gong is righteous!"

"Stop shouting, please stop shouting!"

"Cui Gong is righteous! As long as you are talented, even a lowly slave can be selected as the number one scholar!"

"Stop shouting... You are all promising scholars, stop shouting!"

The shouts of the disciples had completely drowned out Cui Qiao's shouts.

He was born into a noble family and usually had complete control over the fate of these poor children, but now he was shouting until his voice became hoarse and unable to stop them.

This is the Shangshu Province and Sendai. At this time, more and more officials are gathering around. They couldn't hear Cui Qiao's explanation and could only ask the disciples what happened.

The candidates also responded enthusiastically.

"Cui Shangshu found Xue Bai's true life experience, and he also appointed a humble slave as the number one scholar, to be the first in the world!"

When more Jinwu guards came around, they got the same answer.

"Cui Shangshu is the first in the world!"

"..."

This matter will soon spread throughout Chang'an, and those common people and children from poor families who have no information channels will believe it.

But those who really know the inside story will not believe it, and neither will the saints. They could tell at a glance that this was a show arranged by Xue Bai to promote his own life experience without authorization.

Xue Bai knew that this was risky, so he prepared for the worst. When he left for Anxi, Cui Qiao would be in trouble, which was not a big loss.

Of course, he still tried hard to make this matter less annoying to the saints, trying his best to make it rough and absurd, showing the face of a scoundrel who was bullied by Cui Qiao and was angry and seeking revenge.

Today we are only targeting Cui Qiao, not making trouble.

He was not dissatisfied with the imperial court, let alone the saints, but he was dissatisfied with the aristocratic family for preventing the children from poor families from passing the imperial examination.

~~

"Cui Gong's ambition was in Du Ji, and he used his talents to repay the king, which was the first of its kind in ancient times."

"The country selects scholars regardless of their origins, only based on their talents!"

Throughout the day, these actions were shouted around Cui Qiao, and more and more people came over.

Gradually, they no longer stood up for Xue Bai, but shouted out their own voices, and Yan Zhenqing's "Book of Recruitment" unified their thoughts at this moment.

"Please Mr. Cui please submit a petition to increase the number of scholarships for children from poor families!"

"We also want a chance to serve the saint!"

"Repay your talents to the king!"

"..."

It was almost late in the evening, these actions had been going on for a long time, and finally the sound of neat footsteps was heard.

That was when Nanya sent patrols to drive them away.

"Run!"

Du Wulang saw it from a distance and shouted, and everyone immediately dispersed.

Cui Qiao was left with weak legs and feet and fell to the ground.

"Cui Shangshu!"

"It's the other way around." Cui Qiao murmured in a hoarse voice: "These moves are the other way around...quickly capture them..."

"Mr. Cui, who rebelled? Didn't Gong Cui summon them?"

"no no."

"Mr. Cui, there's... a piece of paper stuck to your back and something written on it."

"What's written? Take it down quickly!"

~~

"Ha ha ha ha."

Four figures ran out of the imperial city, ran into Wubenfang, and hid in Zheng Qian's house, breathing heavily.

Cen Shen lay down directly on the ground, looking up to the sky and laughing.

"Gentlemen, are you enjoying yourself?"

Xue Bai grinned and finally felt at ease.

He knew who he was in his previous life, and he finally returned to his original identity in this life. Although he was a sinner and a lowly person, he was at least solid.

Previously, I was Xue Ling's son to save my life. If I pretended to be Li Qian in the future because of ambition, only now is it true. Of course, he is a man of power, and he does not care what is true or false. But it was much easier to not have to lie for a long time.

Next, it just depends on whether Li Longji dislikes his behavior of leading a poor family to fight back against the aristocratic family.

In addition, Xue Bai has received the news that Zhang Bian has brought Yuan Zai to meet the saint...

"hey-hey."

Du Wulang finally regained his breath and said, "The four of us are the new Chunwei Fourth Sons."

"No need." Cen Shen said, "I have been a Jinshi for three years."

"Haha."

Gao Shi also laughed and said: "I don't have to, I don't plan to take the imperial examination again and become an official."

"If this goes well, how about Brother Gao trying again for another year?" Xue Bai said, "If we make a fuss this year, maybe we can make it next year."

"No." Gao Shi said: "I understand, I am just a commoner. I also know what kind of poems I am good at writing. I read the poems you wrote in the examination room. Cui Qiao is right, I can't write them. .”

~~

A piece of bamboo paper was stuck to the luxurious purple robe and was slowly peeled off.

The texture of this paper is very good, flexible, thick, and smooth in color. Although the clerk acted hastily, he still did not expose it.

Cui Qiao's hands were trembling. He took it and looked at it, only to see a poem on it.

A satirical poem.

The handwriting was strong and powerful, and it penetrated the back of the paper. You could tell who wrote it at a glance. He complained a lot, and even dreamed of being a Jinshi.

"The national style blends into each other, and the imperial court is filled with joy throughout the world."

"The white jade is given to the ministers nearby, but the common people cannot do it to the emperor."

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