When everyone saw that Jin Yiwei was so arrogant, they immediately looked at each other coldly, but no one said a word.

Because he was carrying a knife, and Jinyiwei always adheres to the principle of not copying if you can do it, and he really does it!

The person who spoke was Liu Ji of the Hanlin Academy. He was a Jinshi for thirteen years. Due to his excellent academic performance, he participated in the compilation of "Huanyu Tongzhi" since he entered the Hanlin Academy, and he was regarded as a leader among young officials.

As a scholar, Liu Ji would of course stand up and speak for the Kong family, but Jin Yiwei scolded him in front of his face. He suddenly felt that he had lost all face, his eyes widened, but he still did not dare to say a word.

Seeing this, Kong Yanjin stepped forward with a gentle smile on his face and said, "In that case, I will let you go."

After saying that, he turned around and got on the sedan, escorted by a team of captains, and headed straight to Beizhen Fusi.

Those who came to greet him suddenly fell silent as they watched the sedan chair go away.

After a brief silence, Liu Ji rolled his sleeves and sneered: "Humph, just let them go fool around!"

After saying that, they each left.

Kong Yanjin was sitting in the sedan with a calm expression on his face.

As a descendant of the most holy teacher, from the day he was born, he was destined to be superior to others, and to be the best scholar in the world.

The Ming Dynasty only respected Confucius. In this world, people who dare to neglect themselves have not yet been born!

Not to mention the commander of the Imperial Guards, even if the orthodox emperor comes in person, so what?

The only thing he was worried about was whether Yuan Bin would be playing dirty tricks. After all, Jin Yiwei's reputation had never been very good.

The matter has come to this, there is no point in worrying, no matter what happens, just deal with it calmly.

When he arrived at Fusi, Beizhen, he was asked to get off the sedan chair.

After Kong Yanjin got off the sedan, he looked around and frowned: "Isn't this Beizhen Fusi?"

"Of course Beizhen Fusi!"

Zhu Ji smiled and said: "Zhao Prison also belongs to Beizhen Fusi."

"Zhao Yu?"

Kong Yanjin's expression changed suddenly. He thought that if he condescended to come to order Mao, he would at least be received by the commander himself and served with tea. Who would have thought, but he would be brought directly to Zhao Prison!

Zhu Ji explained: "Since I sent the driving notice, I have a case to ask, so of course I have to come to Zhao Prison."

The guards behind Kong Yanjin all had dark faces. If they were elsewhere, they would have started a fight.

However, what we encountered today was a tough fight, and the guards in uniform around us looked even more stern, pressing their hands on the handles of their swords, suggesting that you try it out.

Kong Yanjin smiled and said: "This place is also a quiet place, but I heard that many scholars were killed here. I wonder if it is true or not?"

Zhu Ji didn't answer. He had been told not to quarrel with the other party because... he couldn't fight.

He is the number one scholar in the world and the leader of the world of quarrels. Wouldn't you be asking for trouble by bickering with him?

Seeing that no one answered, Kong Yanjin was not annoyed. He held up his Fulun towel, patted his Confucian shirt, and walked into Zhao Prison.

As the Duke of the country, he was qualified to wear a python robe, but when he went out, he only wore the most ordinary Confucian shirt.

Because this look represents the scholars all over the world.

This also means that this time I went to Beijing not as a prince, but to seek justice for the scholars in the world.

What justice do you want?

Of course it’s the imperial examination!

The news that the emperor is planning to reform the imperial examination has long been spread. What is the imperial examination? It is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty's governance. How can it be changed just by saying?

In the hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, scholars all over the world have passed the imperial examination and formed a huge gentry group.

Although they usually form cliques and quarrel with each other, they are all scholars after all.

In this era, it is not easy to support a scholar, and it requires a lot of money and energy.

Ordinary large families have more than a dozen descendants in each generation, and they can only be the eldest son, or choose a smart one to go to school, while the others can only stay at home to farm or do business.

This scholar will be the future head of the family. If he can obtain a good name and work as an official, the whole family will benefit from it.

Even if you fail in the exam, you can still make friends with some powerful people in the process of studying, which will pave the way for the future development of your family.

Because of this, scholars are scarce, so they are superior to others, and they can get privileges that ordinary people do not have.

And these privileges are like a huge piece of cake, and only scholars are qualified to distribute them.

If the imperial examination system is abolished or significantly changed, then this gentry group will quickly fall apart, and they will soon be replaced by a group of new forces. This is no longer as simple as sharing a piece of cake, but directly taking away the plate.

!

Therefore, the Confucius family must give an explanation to scholars all over the world.

Kong Yanjin walked forward unhurriedly. Along the way, there were school captains standing with swords in their hands, taking three steps to a post and five steps to a post.

I saw his eyes moving around, looking at everything around him, and then smiled and said: "Is this the legendary show of force?"

Zhu Ji pretended he didn't hear it and led the people to a main hall.

"Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief, Yanshenggong Kong Yanjin is here to bring him!"

Yuan Bin was sitting in a high position, and there were several captains waiting with swords on his left and right.

Kong Yanjin raised his head and saw Yuan Bin, with a slightly surprised look on his face. This man was not as bad as what people said when he was in Qufu. He was about thirty-five or sixty-six years old.

There is an aura of majesty in it.

You know, this is not what the people say about this eagle and dog leader.

Among the many rumors, most of them say that this life has a deer head with rat eyes, a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and two triangular eyes that reveal sinisterness...

In short, all kinds of vicious words imaginable are used.

Yuan Bin looked at Kong Yanjin, neither humble nor arrogant, and stretched out his hand: "Mr. Yansheng, please take a seat!"

Kong Yanjin nodded: "Thank you very much!"

After saying that, he sat down casually and looked around. This place was the devil's cave that many people had rumored, but it seemed to be quite clean and tidy.

"I wonder why Commander Yuan summoned me to Beijing?"

His tone was very calm, and it didn't sound like he was pretending, because he had millions of scholars behind him, and they didn't even take it seriously.

Yuan Bin said calmly: "Of course you know why you are here."

Kong Yanjin shook his head: "I don't know!"

The first confrontation between the two was mainly based on testing, and they were evenly matched.

Yuan Bin asked again: "Is this Kong Zhiping from Duke Yansheng's Mansion?"

Kong Yanjin replied: "This man comes from a branch of the Kong family. I wonder what mistakes he has made?"

Yuan Bin said: "Whether he is a direct lineage or a collateral lineage, I just ask you, is this person from Yanshenggong's Mansion, and is what this person does is the instruction of Yanshenggong's Mansion?"

Kong Yanjin nodded and said: "It's true that this person came from the government, but he only went to Yu County to convey the old man's oral instructions. As for the rest, it has nothing to do with the government."

Yuan Bin said very directly: "Today I summoned Duke Yan to come here because I want to ask clearly, what right does Duke Yan's government have to interfere with the education of Yu County?"

With a confident smile on his face, Kong Yanjin said: "I am old and incapable of talent, and I shoulder the responsibility of educating the world. Yu County is not familiar with education, and its morals are corrupt, so naturally it has the right to take charge!"

"Bold!"

Yuan Bin suddenly stood up, with anger in his eyes, pointed at Kong Yanjin and said: "The new policy of Yu County is a decree issued by the emperor himself. The rise of education in Yu County is obvious to all. Yan Shenggong's government has no power.

Why did he order the closure of schools in Yu County? Could it be that Duke Yan Sheng’s Mansion has proclaimed himself king and no longer obeys the emperor’s will?”

"Haha..."

Kong Yanjin shook his head with a smile and said: "The Yanshenggong Mansion is responsible for promoting enlightenment in the world. This is Taizu's legacy. I only talk about enlightenment and ignore the other things. As for the resistance that Commander Yuan accused him of,

I really don’t agree with the purpose!”

Yuan Bin secretly thought to himself, "Old Fox," he labeled himself as a disobedient and disrespectful person, and they immediately brought out the ancestral system!

Yes, Emperor Taizu did give Yanshenggong the right to promote enlightenment in the world, but how much this right actually is is a very vague concept.

Because for a long time, scholars all over the world have respected Yan Shenggong, this so-called right to promote enlightenment has become more and more authoritative. Even the Ministry of Rites of the imperial court has to consult Yan Shenggong for consultation on major national affairs.

Therefore, on the issue of Kong Zhiping going to Yu County, it is not clear at all whether it is reasonable or not.

Yuan Bin didn't intend to dwell on this matter. Since he dared to summon Yan Shenggong to Beijing, he naturally had a backup plan.

"Kong Zhiping colluded with the rebellious party. I wonder how Yan Shenggong explains it?"

Jinyiwei, the imperial eagle dog, it is normal to occasionally beat him into a move...

Kong Yanjin continued to smile and said calmly: "Excuse me, Commander, where is Kong Zhiping now?"

Yuan Bin said: "It's in Zhao Prison."

"Oh, then let him come over and ask him face to face how he colluded with the rebellious party?"

"I'm afraid not. This person is now a key criminal of the imperial court and cannot be easily seen by outsiders."

"He was captured by the Jin Yiwei. Now I don't even know whether he is alive or dead. If the commander thinks that he is a rebel, then he is a rebel."

There was a vague sense of nobility in his eyes, as if he was using the posture of a superior person but trying his best to cover up his superior status and lowering his dignity to deal with inferior people.
To be continued...