Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 180 The response was as intense as child’s play
Because the Qi was passed through in advance, Li Zhi's will was just passed through the hands of the prime ministers, and was stamped with the prime minister's seal.

The system of the Tang Dynasty was like this. In addition to the emperor's jade seal, a truly effective imperial edict must have the seal of approval of the prime minister before it can take effect.

Only on the second day, the imperial court announced a new plan for the reform of the imperial examination, which was spread to all prefectures and counties through the imperial court.

The new imperial examination system was exposed, and in an instant, the topic of Li Yifu being demoted was no longer popular.

First, everyone in the capital was talking about this matter in the streets and alleys.

Word of mouth can be described as a two-level reversal.

There are many people who agree with it, and most people join in the fun. In their opinion, it is a good policy to prevent wealthy families and dignitaries from using the back door.

But it attracted a lot of criticism in Shilin.

Most of the scholars in Gyeonggi are wealthy scholars. They have financial support and study in Gyeonggi to seek opportunities to serve as officials.

They have connections and connections, so why should they sit in the same examination room with the common people and poor families fairly?

There is a shortcut, but who is willing to take the bumpy road?

Being able to obtain scientific examination rankings in advance through passing papers and public recommendations is also a skill. Why should we change it?

Only a few of the common people were willing to speak out for him, but they were quickly lost in the numerous denunciations.

There is a liquor store.

Two top students from the Imperial College were drinking together.

It was Wei Yuanzhong and Zhang Jianzhi.

Wei Yuanzhong seemed to be worried, drinking one cup after another, his handsome face was a little red, and his eyes were drunk.

"Brother General Meng, no wonder you chose to take part in the imperial examination next year. Did Mr. Chen let you know beforehand?"

Wei Yuanzhong was one of the few who knew that Zhang Jianzhi deliberately controlled his grades so that he could study in the Imperial College.

Regarding his sudden decision to take part in the imperial examination next year, it was a bit surprising. Until I got the news about the reform of the imperial examination, I think that in the past six months, Zhang Jianzhi often interacted with Chen Qingsi, which made him somewhat enlightened.

Zhang Jianzhi said: "Brother Yuan Zhong also views Mr. Yuan the same way as the rest of the world? He didn't say much. He just advised me to take part in the imperial examination."

Wei Yuanzhong said: "I don't dare, it's just that I'm unhappy in my heart. Sir, I think so much of Brother Meng that I have nothing to say, but for Cheng Boxian, that fool is more interested in me than my brother, which makes me feel uncomfortable."

Wei Yuanzhong was the proud son of the Imperial Academy, with both civil and military skills, and he was a star student.

But despite all the attention, he was not favored by Chen Qingsi.

It would be fine if it were someone else, but it was Chen Qingsi who was his idol, which made Wei Yuanzhong quite sad...

Zhang Jianzhi said: "Yuanzhong is under the spotlight, why does he need to take care of him?"

Wei Yuanzhong muttered: "There is something different after all."

At this moment, there was a noise in the street.

"A fight broke out. The husband of Lu Guogong's family started fighting with the husband of Uncle Xiuwu's family. They were at the polo ground."

This is the common people calling the police to Marquis Wu in the square.

Chang'an has a large population and public security management is not easy.

In order to deal with the problem immediately, every neighborhood has a Wuhou shop, where the Wuhou is responsible for daily patrols, arresting thieves, and maintaining public order.Similar to later film police...

Wei Yuanzhong stood up and said, "Cheng Manzi is really vicious and will not change his ways. Aren't you afraid of tarnishing your reputation?"

Today is the Imperial Academy Xiu Mu. On the way there, they met Cheng Boxian and went to play at the polo field. They knew that the husband of Lu Guogong's family was probably him.As for the husband of Uncle Xiuwu's family, Wei Yuanzhong and Zhang Jian knew each other. His name was Yang Qi. He was also a student of the Imperial College. His ancestor was Yang Xuan, the general of the auxiliary country. His great-grandfather was named Yang Yue and Yang Su were brothers. His grandfather was Yang Hongli. He was the prime minister of the Zhenguan Dynasty. His father, Yang Yuansi, was now the minister of the Ministry of Rites. He had a profound family education.

When they were in the Imperial College, Wei Yuanzhong had a good relationship with Yang Qi, and Cheng Boxian, who was disgusted with the wanton behavior, instinctively sided with Yang Qi.

"Go! Let's take a look!"

Under the influence of alcohol, Wei Yuanzhong pulled Zhang Jianzhi towards the polo ground.

When I came to the auditorium of the stadium, I saw a man chasing three people and yelling.

"Grandson named Yang, don't run away if you have the ability. Uncle Cheng will teach you how to speak."

Cheng Boxian shouted in an extremely corrupt manner and started to chase after Yang Qi.

Because of his improved performance, Cheng Boxian has achieved the freedom of playing polo. As long as his performance does not deteriorate, he can play however he wants.

Early this morning, Cheng Boxian made an appointment with his friends to come to the stadium to play ball and play a game. During his break, he heard Yang Qi talking about the imperial examination.

Yang Qi is the second eldest child in the family, and the eldest son has the right to be the shadow of the family.

Yang Yuansi asked Yang Qi to take the imperial examination, intending to use his connections to get him a Jinshi status and then enter the officialdom.

As a result, when the new rules came out, let alone the minister of etiquette, even the prince and prime minister had no ability to use the back door.

Yang Qi was naturally dissatisfied and sarcastic towards Chen Qingsi.

Cheng Boxian couldn't listen to this and told Yang Qi to shut up.

The two got into an argument and started fighting.

Cheng Boxian was very skillful and pushed Yang Qi to the ground with one hand.

Yang Qi's friend helped with the boxing and asked Cheng Bo to fight together.

After learning what happened, Wei Yuanzhong was a little surprised and said: "Cheng Manzi rarely did a good thing, and it is not in vain that Mr. Cheng treated him like this."

As he spoke, he pulled Zhang Jianzhi forward and said: "Facing them, Marquis Wu will definitely not dare to care. Let's get closer. In case the other party comes and Cheng Manzi suffers a loss, we will help him." "

Zhang Jianzhi followed with a wry smile.

In the end, it was not their turn to take action. Cheng Bo When he went back, he didn't care whether Chen Qingsi heard it or not.

This incident caused such a big fuss that Yang Qi's father, Yang Yuansi, was so angry that he directly wrote a letter to impeach Cheng Chubi, scolding him for his incompetence in educating his son and for allowing Cheng Boxian to do evil.

Save at the door!
Xu Jingzong and Xin Mao will be drinking tea.

Xu Jingzong didn't have any taboos about his old subordinates, and said bluntly: "Since you don't know how to teach your son, let's take action on him!"

General Xin Mao said: "Yang Yuansi is fairly honest, so it's hard to get hold of him for a while."

Xu Jingzong said: "It is said that Yang Yuansi's ancestors are also nobles of Guanxi, and their status is second only to the Eight Pillar Kingdom. His Majesty also praised the Taifu Qing by saying, 'Yue Gong's son, so he has a family tradition.' Since he is a noble of Guanxi, he should have some relationship with Chu Suiliang Well. Your Majesty has given us a heavy burden, how can we achieve nothing?"

He just didn't bother Li Yifu to fight, so he allowed him to be arrogant. It didn't mean that the knife he held in Li Zhi's hand, Xu Jingzong, was not sharp.

General Xin Mao said: "I understand!"

Only the next day, Yang Yuansi was impeached.

Then Li Zhi did not investigate, and directly ordered Yang Yuansi to be released to serve as the governor of Tanzhou, Jingnan.

The Minister of Rites, the second-in-command of the Ministry of Rites, was expelled from Chang'an on the same trumped-up charge as if it were child's play.

(End of this chapter)