After listening to the words of the prefect, Cang Xuezheng had a smile on his face, but the smile was stiff and tinged with embarrassment, and his heart was already in a mess. As Xuezheng, he was the teacher of the students in the first government. Those who were registered
When any of the student members saw him, they would not bow respectfully and call him "Teacher Cang". However, this dignified seventh-grade pure scholar no longer had the glory, his body was trembling, and he looked at the prefect with respectful and respectful eyes.
fear.
Magistrate Yuan smiled slightly and said: "But even if there is a fraud case, it is unlikely that Cang Xuezheng leaked it. I heard that Wang Jiaoyu and you are from the same hometown of Qiantang. Did you let something slip? This Wang Jiaoyu and you are from the same hometown.
The relationship between some children is quite serious. That's all. Let's not talk about this. In order to clear up Cang Xuezheng's name and clear his name, we must investigate this matter thoroughly. Is Cang Xuezheng willing to join us to intervene?
This case?"
When Cang Xuezheng heard that Magistrate Yuan wanted to intervene, his face turned pale and he felt so confused that he almost fainted.
As the chief examiner and a school official, no matter who leaked the question or whether there was any fraud, once he intervened, it would be confirmed that he had committed a crime of dereliction of duty. This crime could be big or small, and could lead to the loss of his future.
, or at worst, dismissal from office. Even if someone above him works for him, he is afraid that his life will be over.
He is different from Magistrate Yuan. He comes from a clean background and has a bright future. Unexpectedly, he would end up in this gutter today and suffer unspeakably.
Taking a deep breath, Cang Xuezheng became more respectful to Magistrate Yuan, and said with a trembling voice: "I... I will obey my orders."
Magistrate Yuan stood up, showing his majesty, and said with a straight face: "Come here, bring the noisy people outside to the main hall, and wait for my inquiry. Summon three groups of officers and wait for dispatch."
After adjusting his clothes and arriving at the main hall, Magistrate Yuan sat down at the head of the case. He glanced slightly at the hall and saw several scholars, led by Zhang Shulun, coming in calmly under the majestic gaze of the third class officer. These people respectfully greeted Yuan
The prefect saluted and said: "I wish you well, sir."
Just saying "Wan'an" made the guards' morale suddenly weaken to an unknown extent.
Normally in the courtroom, people would shout "Grand Master" or "Qingtian Parents". The phrase "Lao Master" not only shows that they have a good background, at least they are from a gentry family, but the word "Wan'an" at the end actually has a faint air of being a prefect.
The meaning of relationship.
The etiquette of the country and dynasty is ever-changing. What different people say in different places has many meanings. It is by no means just nonsense. Once you say the wrong thing, you will be scolded by others. If you are in this bright mirror,
Hanging in court, I'm afraid I'll have to give him a beating.
Magistrate Yuan said with a smile: "You guys, I recognize them. It turns out they are all famous people in this government. Come, sit down and talk."
This no longer feels like a trial, but more like a routine conversation.
Cang Xuezheng was sweating profusely. He had been imagining that these troublemakers would end up in vain, but looking at their posture, they were not only well prepared, but also seemed to have colluded. He suddenly realized: they were all wrong.
It was all my fault. The prefect asked me to take the exam. I was so complacent that I released the results rashly without informing me before releasing them. It must be because of this title that the prefect came to beat me up. What a pity,
What a pity, I got second place, could it be that I had to fall into such a small oversight?
He secretly went to see Magistrate Yuan, but saw that Magistrate Yuan's face was stern, and he no longer showed the kindness he had just shown before, and he shouted: "Who is this person in the hall?"
Zhang Shulun leaned forward and said, "I will never learn from Zhang Shulun."
Another said: "The latecomer Wang Kang."
"My subordinate Zhao Tong."
The last person who claimed to be his disciple must have been a prefecture examination candidate a few years ago. At that time, he was the prefect of Yuan Prefecture, so it was natural that Prefect Yuan became his tutor.
There is always a sense of deliberate intimacy.
Magistrate Yuan narrowed his eyes and said, "Why are you taking the lead in making noise outside the government office? Do you know that it is a serious crime to rush into the government office without any reason?"
Zhang Shulun bowed gracefully and said: "To be honest with you, sir, I heard that someone cheated in this government examination. As a scholar of the government, students will complain if they are not satisfied."
"It's a good idea to complain when there is injustice." Magistrate Yuan sneered: "You actually say that, what evidence is there?"
Zhang Shulun said: "There are three doubts. One: Xu Qian was born as a lowly servant and had no chance to take the exam. It would be good for such a person to be able to master a few classics. Why did he pass all the way once he had the chance to take the county exam paper? First,
First place in the county examination, and then first place in the provincial examination, isn't there something fishy about this?"
Cang Xuezheng, who was sitting aside, couldn't help it anymore and said: "Is this considered evidence? The prefect has good education, and the people under his rule can be proficient in classics even as lowly servants. This is a good thing."
Magistrate Yuan glanced at Cang Xuezheng without saying a word.
Zhang Shulun said with a smile: "What Mr. Xuezheng said makes sense, but students are also people who read. The classics of saints are so difficult. Without ten years of hard work, who dares to claim to be proficient in two words? The magistrate is certainly a good teacher, but
When something goes wrong, it becomes a monster. A son of a lowly servant suddenly left his home and passed the county and government examinations. If this were told, how many people would believe it? Even if this son is a child prodigy, I'm afraid it's a bit far-fetched.
"
Cang Xuezheng snorted coldly, but he wanted to retort, but seeing the magistrate's expression downcast, he had to swallow his anger for the time being.
Zhang Shulun added: "Second: The relationship between Xu Qian and Magistrate Su of Qiantang was irreconcilable. The student inquired and found out that this person's cousin was also given by Magistrate Su, and Xu Qian reciprocated the favor by handing out two hundred taels.
The money came out and was given to Magistrate Su. From then on, everything went smoothly for the boy, and he soon won the first place in the county examination. Who dares to say that there are no tricks here? "
Zhang Shulun deliberately did not say that Xu Qian took the money to repair the county school in Qiantang County, but only said that he gave two hundred taels of silver, which was enough to greatly mislead people.
Magistrate Yuan said with a cold face: "Is this serious?"
Zhang Shulun said: "How dare students speak nonsense? It is absolutely true. Thirdly, the examination papers of the government examination have been copied and printed into a book for the students in the government to see. However, the students discovered that Xu Qian's couplets and grammar were actually different from Master Xuezheng.
There are quite a lot of coincidences. The fact that Cang Xuezheng was the examiner was not leaked before the exam started. Why is there such a huge difference between the grammar of Xu Qian's county examination and the grammar of the government examination, and it happened to be Cang Xuezheng's?
Appetite? Therefore, the student made a false assumption that Xu Qian must be helped by a 'noble person'. Not only did someone leak the changes in the government exam, but what's worse, even the exam questions have been leaked."
Although this sentence was based on suspicion, it was extremely lethal. Cang Xuezheng was shocked. This clearly meant that he had leaked the test questions, and leaking the test questions was cheating. This kind of thing was extremely serious, and there was even the possibility of being convicted.
Cang Xuezheng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said angrily: "It's nonsense. You yourself said it was a false assumption. Based on this, you dare to gather scholars to cause trouble in the prefect's Yamen?"
Zhang Shulun smiled and pursed his lips. He did not look at Cang Xuezheng, but his eyes fell on Yuan Zhifu. He calmly said: "Although there is a suspicion of speculation, it may not be without fraud. The national talent promotion ceremony must not be taken lightly.
Since there are so many doubts, why can’t we conduct a thorough investigation?”
Magistrate Yuan nodded, glanced at the panicked Cang Xuezheng from the corner of his eye, and said casually: "What do you think of Cang Xuezheng?"
After all, Cang Xuezheng had never seen much of the world. In other words, he was too content with his work as a Qingliu official and was usually too negligent. At this time, he realized that the problem was serious and he was completely helpless. He hurriedly said: "This guy is spitting blood."
, I have ulterior motives, please make a clear decision."
Magistrate Yuan touched his palm and said: "What a clear conclusion. Since it is clear, we should investigate and get to the bottom of it. Only in this way can we prove Cang Xuezheng's innocence and stop these people's mouths. Come here!" Magistrate Yuan said expressionlessly.
: "Immediately invite Xu Qian, a student member of the government, to come to the hall. I want to ask the matter clearly in person. In order to set the record straight, let the scholars gathered outside be put into the Yamen to listen!"
Cang Xuezheng's face turned pale. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have been tricked by others. If a person like Yuan Zhifu had no confidence, how could he make a fuss about such a major matter as fraud in the government examination?
At this time, a group of fast officials obeyed the order and swarmed away.