Country and Beauty

Relatives, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries would receive the support of the majority of the population. The people supported him, but it was not omnipotent. When the Emperor Li Yu ruled in the Southern Tang Dynasty, he was able to rule without doing anything. Relatively speaking, the people were quite loyal to him, but under Zhao Kuangyin's fierce assault, he was able to overcome the enemy with a single strike and ultimately became the ruler of the nation's destruction. Similarly, in the Song Dynasty's thoughts of governing the country, the stability of the mountains and rivers was not dangerous in virtue! It had to be said that the Song Dynasty was the most outstanding dynasty in the feudal dynasties of China for dealing with the issue of people's livelihood. The Song Dynasty was very rich, even if there were natural disasters and a large number of refugees appearing, the Zhaoguans would still adopt the method of charging the army to prevent conflicts from escalating, and from the establishment of the Song Dynasty until its destruction, there had never been a peasant uprising, which was a relatively rare miracle in history.

But this wealthy dynasty, with the most advanced firearms and the best equipment in the world at that time, became the only government in Chinese history that was directly destroyed by outsiders. The purpose of the people was only to help rule. If the country was going to be powerful, it had to be both civil and military. The people can make the people go back to their hearts and the imperial examination will make all the scholars of the Son of Heaven go back to their hearts. Only then can a nation have the ability to fight, to defend, and to unite. a whole machine that can be cured.

Following the appearance of hundreds of well-equipped Qin Army, they immediately surrounded all the examinees who were taking the Imperial examinations. In comparison, the examinees under the rule of the Qin State were much calmer. They were used to seeing these fierce and fearsome Qin soldiers, they knew that these soldiers who looked extremely ferocious were actually very cute. Normally, they would take the initiative to help the common people pick up the water, tidy up the houses, pave the roads and build bridges, and whatever else they could do, as long as you did not do anything that would endanger Qin State's national security, these soldiers would not dare to do anything out of line.

However, those examinees who came from afar of the Jin State were extremely afraid. Under the Jin State's intentional act of groping about in the dark, they called the mighty teacher of civilization, the Qin Army, a demon who ate people without spitting out their bones, bully men and women, and commit all sorts of crimes. A middle-aged scholar from Jiangnan turned pale and shouted, "I'm not going to take the exam, don't capture me! I have an eighty year old mother and children under the age of twenty, please have mercy and forgive me!"

This time, the one who followed the order to join the army was the original An Liu Sheng, the Academy Officer's Academy Officer. When He Liusheng heard this, his nose became crooked from anger. Was there really such a disgusting person? If this were to spread out, they would think that he was going to do something that would anger everyone.

He Liusheng was not in a hurry and pretended to be friendly as he smiled, "Ladies and gentlemen, there is no need for you to panic. We were originally ordered to apprehend students suspected of cheating. "Everyone, the Emperor understands that all of you have been studying hard for ten years just to repay the nation and show your loyalty to the heaven and earth."

Then, he changed the subject and coldly said, "But there are some people who use their position to their advantage. Some people, on the other hand, tried to bribe others with large amounts of money to achieve the goal of obtaining it without working hard! The Emperor received a secret report that the Minister of Ceremony left envoy Pan Zhen, right-wing judge Zhang Pu, Ministry of Rites examiner Lu Qingfeng and others received a large amount of bribes. After investigation, it is confirmed that the crime has been proven to be real, and I have come specially to apprehend the suspect, please do not obstruct me from carrying out my official duties! "

When they heard that the Qin Army was here to capture corrupt officials, these examinees were all silent. These examinees, upon hearing that the examiners would actually take advantage of the exam to take advantage of their own interests, finally had the opportunity to become an official and become someone above others. This was so they could ruin their future, and they were all extremely angry.

He Liusheng said, "Take down Left Envoy Pan Zhen of the Ceremony Division, Right Judge Zhang Pu, the Minister of Rites's examiner Lu Qingfeng and seven other Ministry of Rites' officials. Those who violate this rule are not to be disregarded!"

Dozens of soldiers separated and rushed into the examination hall. Not long after, more than a dozen battered officials were tied up like dumplings. At this moment, one of the examinees bolstered his courage and asked, "Sir, may I know what kind of punishment these people will be subjected to?"

He Liusheng continued: "The Emperor has spoken. To treat someone like him, we have to disregard the future of our Great Qin Country. Death is the lightest punishment, even the lightest will be punished by the ultimate punishment!"

The external principle of cheating on the examinees is very harsh. If you catch the examinee who cheated. Usually, they would just strip their name and pay the border troops. As for the examiners who colluded with the examinees, they would usually just directly behead them. If one was lucky, or if the Son of Heaven was outside the law, the lightest person would be sentenced to a prison guard, which meant that they would be suspended for a long time in the future and then exiled to a place where they could never hire anyone.

All the examinees present loudly shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"

He Liusheng added, "Based on His Majesty's words, in order to give the students a fair and just chance at the Imperial Examinations, many of the most important officials and members of the noble families are not allowed to take part in the Imperial Examinations. Only after this exam is over, will the examiners be informed of the time for the exams!"

At this moment, one of the students said, "I was wrongly accused. I did not bribe you, so stop slandering me."

He Liusheng said, "Who are you? Which lord's relative is this? "

That man said, "My name is Qin Jie, the general Qin Haoran is my subordinate, brother!"

He Liu Sheng put on an act and called for a case file. After looking at it for a while, he said: "Qin Haoran once invited a rich and powerful building's guest, Lu Qingfeng, to a banquet on the seventh day of this month. During the banquet, he gave Lu Qingfeng a cold and iron treasured blade from the Western Regions that is worth ten thousand gold. Then, I have to ask you, why is it that you are giving us a cold iron blade that is worth ten thousand gold?! "

This student of the overstudy Academy, Qin Jie, was usually very knowledgeable and had good connections. Usually, everyone would help him out a little, but since her brother was giving the chief examiner a thousand gold treasured sword, wasn't this the same?

"Pfft …" You want to slander me. " Qin Jie said stubbornly, "I am the official with clean and honest face, where did I get the treasured saber that is worth ten thousand gold coins?"

"It seems like you won't die until you reach the bottom of the Yellow River!" He Liusheng said, "In the first year of Taiping, the Emperor rewarded the generals. Your brother was awarded the Ferghana Horse and the Phoenix-Wing Cold Iron Sabre because of his outstanding battle achievements. This is something that everyone knows. If you do not believe me, you can ask the officials above the fourth grade in the imperial court. They have all witnessed it with their own eyes, and now that this blade is already in Lu Qingfeng's filth, how are you going to explain it? "

"I, I …"

He Liuseng said, "I can't say it. If you didn't jump out, I wouldn't have known how to find you. Now, you should come with me and explain to me the fact that you are begging me to bribe you!"

Qin Jie was just a weak scholar, how could he be a match for a strong man like a wolf or tiger? He had been tied up with a beautiful one-armed throttle.

At this point, all the relatives of the noble family members who were previously muttering in their hearts didn't dare to make a sound. They really didn't know whether their families had bribed the officials of the ceremonial staff for their own future. It didn't matter if they passed the examinations or not. Even if they couldn't become officials, it didn't matter. They did have a small amount of salary. However, if they were paid a bribe for their work, their reputation would be ruined.

All the Qi warriors and Qi warriors looked at each other. They did not dare to protest. Qin Jie's fate might be their example. They could only go back and ask around before they made any other plans.

He Liu Sheng sent Zhang Pu and the other convicts to the prison. Then, he came to an independent prison gate and had the soldiers open it. He held Qin Jie's hand and said, "Brother Qin, you sure know how to act!"

Qin Jie, who had returned to normal, also cupped his fist and bowed, "General He is also not bad." There were so many scholars and famous places, but not a single one of them could see through General He. I don't know if it's right or wrong, but people like Xie Shang, Xie Yi, Zhuge Qingfeng and the rest are all truly talented. If they don't participate in this year's Imperial examinations, then they will lose a lot of face! "

He Liusheng said, "Forget it, whether or not this was considered by a brute like me or not, His Majesty has started to lay out a plan in the Jiangnan region. Brother Qin, you need to swindle your way out of this predicament this time and sneak into the Jiangnan region.

"This student will not disappoint His Majesty's expectations. I, Jiang Nan, swear to never return home!"

This time, the examinees were finally able to enter the exam safely.

The Imperial Examinations were related to the future of the scholars, and even the rise and fall of a family. In order to be impartial, the imperial government had very strict rules regarding the examinees before they entered the arena. This time, the examinees rejected Xie Fei's offer to take the exam with the family members of your family, thus obtaining the loyalty of all the students.

Everyone had a deep impression of the ancient Imperial examinations. The most impressive ones were those corrupt scholars of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The first time Xie Fei studied in history, it was completely different from the previous tests. The Elementary Scholar examinations included four questions: "The Security Council", "The Land of the Heavens", "The Way of the World", "The People", and "The Food for the Heavens". According to these difficult questions, the Elementary Scholar examinations were probably not as easy as they were now!

Some of the examinees had already begun writing, while others were in deep thought. Some of them were biting their brushes, while the dogs were biting their hedgehogs, unable to swallow.

At this time, Xie Fei was like an ant on a hot pan in the palace. Opposite him was a queen who was as cold as ice. Zhuge Qingfeng was cleared out of the examination grounds, feeling wronged. Not only did he not return home, he even went to the palace and asked to see Zhuge Mingyue. Other people might not be able to see through this kind of thing, but Zhuge Mingyue could see through Xie Fei's true intention with a single glance!

Zhuge Mingyue was originally extremely angry as well, but when she understood what had happened, she felt relieved. She was too emotional. This way, even though the Emperor had offended some of the nobles in the imperial court, he still obtained the hearts and minds of all the scholars in the world. This way, he would be able to distinguish the difference between the two.

Zhuge Mingyue said: "Does Your Majesty think that I'm here to denounce you for my crimes?"

Xie Fei replied with a question: "Isn't it?"

Zhuge Mingyue frowned and glanced at Xie Fei, "Your majesty, there are many things that I do not know about, but your majesty is treating this matter a little impartially."

"Why?!"

"The Emperor has always been afraid that great families will affect the future of the Qin State." The Emperor has always been afraid that great families will affect the future of the Qin State! Zhuge Mingyue said embarrassedly: "Chenqie does not deny that this matter is wrong, but since it's like this, I'm afraid that the Emperor will make all of the important subjects feel disheartened! However, this court official is not an idiot, they understand his intentions better. At this point of time, the Qin State needs stability, not internal unrest! "

Xie Fei's eyes revealed a look of surprise, he had temporarily forgotten about his earlier displeasure with Zhuge Mingyue, and said: The husband and wife are of the same heart, the interest is like gold, the ancients truly do not deceive me! Xie Fei shook his head and said, "I hope the empress can teach me!"

Zhuge Mingyue smiled sweetly, giving off the feeling of a spring breeze. In the end, she was still around twenty years old. Although she looked mature on the surface, she still hadn't lost her innocence. She made an exaggerated expression with mischievousness and said seriously: "Taking advantage of the time that we have left, His Majesty can return to the examination hall with the students who have returned home and confirm the truth. Students who have involved in cheating will never be recruited, and they will never be allowed to take the Imperial examinations for the rest of their lives.

Xie Fei rubbed his chin, and said with an ashamed smile: "However, this thing isn't as I thought. Alright, there's no need for the empress to worry about matters of state! "I have my own ideas. Now that the national affairs have been completed, it should be the private affairs, right?"

With Zhuge Mingyue's intelligence, how could she not know Xie Fei's intentions? Zhuge Mingyue blushed and said, "Your Majesty, please be careful of your words and deeds. This is in broad daylight!"

Xie Fei revealed a bright, evil smile, "Empress, we mean to say that the Queen has not eaten with us for a long time!"

Zhuge Mingyue knew that she was tricked by Xie Fei again, so she raised her little fist and tapped it on Xie Fei's chest. Xie Fei took the opportunity to hold Zhuge Mingyue in his arms.