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Chapter 212 Cai Jing is locked in the Gongyuan! The news spreads!

Cai Jing seemed to have expected this. A slight smile flashed across his face, he raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is a joint decision between me and the adults in the six departments. Perhaps this is the best result."

"In my opinion, it still doesn't work." Li Qian still insisted on his opinion.

Cai Jing sighed softly and said helplessly: "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Li Qian just stared at him and said bluntly: "I think Yan Lide, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Lu Yin, the minister of the Ministry of War, can both serve as deputy examiners."

Cai Jing raised his head in surprise and glanced at His Majesty the Emperor. He didn't understand why His Majesty the Emperor suddenly became enlightened at the last moment.

If this method of differentiation had been used earlier, it might still have some effect, but now it's too late.

"Your Majesty, I think the other adults in the Sixth Department will not agree."

Cai Jing shook his head and said: "This result has been discussed by the adults for several months. If it is replaced rashly, I am afraid it will be delayed even longer."

"Now that the general examination is around the corner, it's time to announce the candidates for the examiners. If we delay it any longer, it will be bad if we miss the general examination."

Li Qian stared at Cai Jing with a somewhat unkind expression, as if he wanted to defeat the whole situation: "Even if it is postponed, we still have to discuss the candidate for the deputy examiner again."

"Your Majesty, there must be a reason for further discussion, right? What is wrong with Han Mulu, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue? How should we announce it to the people?"

Li Qian said nothing and clenched his fists secretly, because he knew that he could not come up with any explicit or suitable reasons to announce to the public.

A subtle smile appeared on Cai Jing's lips, and he continued: "Your Majesty, if the trial is postponed or even cancelled, I'm afraid it will also affect your Majesty's holy name in the court and among the people."

"I'm afraid those people who have been preparing for several years will not give up. They may even make trouble in the imperial city, and then there will be no way to end it."

Li Qian's expression froze as he understood the meaning of Cai Jing's words.

As long as this stalemate continues, Cai Jing and others may postpone the trial and put the blame on him as the emperor. They may even encourage the people to come to the imperial city to cause trouble.

If things get really big and there is no way to end it, you will be the one who is embarrassed in the end.

Li Qian clenched his fists, suppressing the anger in his heart, and looked at Cai Jing like this.

The window of the study room was suddenly blown open a crack, and the cold wind howled in.

The old eunuch didn't care to glare at Cai Jing anymore and hurriedly walked over to close the window.

Wang Mang stood behind Cai Jing, looking at his nose and nose, pretending not to hear anything.

Cai Jing seemed to feel nothing, or in other words, he didn't care. He looked at Li Qian with a smile on his fat old face.

Li Qian took a deep breath and looked at Wang Mang behind him: "Uncle Wang Zong, what do you think?"

Wang Mang hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, I also feel that this matter should be based on the ideas of Sir Cai and the six departments."

Li Qian's face became increasingly ugly, and he looked coldly at the two people below.

The smile on Cai Jing's face became even brighter. If you look closely, the smile was more like a mockery or a sneer. He slowly said: "Your Majesty, I actually very much agree with your Majesty's idea, but the six departments were not said by me myself. Calculate."

"Public opinions must not be violated, and public anger must not be offended. Your Majesty, please put the overall situation of the conference first and never act out of anger."

Li Qian took a deep breath, closed his eyes and remained silent without speaking.

Cai Jinghun didn't care and just stood here.

It seemed that to him, no matter what Li Qian's reaction was, it didn't matter to him, it was all good for him.

Wang Mang was not as casual as Cai Jing, and his face was full of solemnity.

A full quarter of an hour passed before Li Qian opened his eyes, with a dark face, and looked coldly at Cai Jing and Wang Mang in front of him: "Master Cai is clever in his methods, and Wang Zongbo is flexible and steady. They are all officials of the imperial court..."

"In that case, let's go with the selection you have made."

Although he said it lightly, everyone present could hear the suppressed anger and unwillingness in his words.

Cai Jing paused for a moment, then took back the document just now from the old eunuch's hand, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wang Mang on the side also breathed a sigh of relief.

But when the two of them raised their heads again, they found that His Majesty the Emperor had already stood up and strode away...

Cai Jing and Wang Mang brought the news of their great victory back to the Sixth Department of Shangshu, and Han Mulu was pleasantly surprised when he got the position of deputy examiner.

But the joys and sorrows of the world are not the same, and other ministers only think that he is noisy.

The ministers like Yan Lide and Lu Yin, who had longed for but had no results, were even more disappointed. There were even a few ministers who had heard the news in advance with deep suspicion in their eyes.

"Isn't it really decided in advance?"

"That's not necessarily true. This time, Minister Han took out real money, and we all saw it."

"I and Cai Jing are one family, and in the end we still don't know how to divide the accounts..."

Waves of whispers came from the crowd, attracting several waiters who didn't know the rumors.

Cai Jinggang smiled and handed the document to the clerk in the Ministry of Etiquette for publication. He turned around and saw this scene.

However, when the ministers saw him coming back, they immediately stopped talking and changed the subject with a smile.

Cai Jing frowned slightly, this was not a good sign.

But before he could say anything, many ministers left in twos and threes and went back to their respective yamen.

Cai Jing did not leave these irrelevant people behind, but turned to look at the few servants who stayed on the other side.

"What did they say just now?"

Song Qiaonian, Han Mulu and others looked at each other in confusion. After a moment of silence, Gao Xun said: "They all avoided us when they talked..."

Cai Jing nodded thoughtfully, then turned and left.

Song Qiaonian was startled: "Master Cai, isn't the celebration banquet going to be held?"

"No, Lu Cai pack your things and come with me to Gongyuan." Cai Jing's voice came back from outside the door, causing everyone in the room to look at each other.

According to Cai Jing's arrangement, there was supposed to be a celebration banquet for the ministers today.

After all, with the power of Shangshu Province and one province fighting against Zhongshu at the same time, with two provinces and His Majesty the Emperor, they achieved victory, how could they not celebrate?

Just seeing the attitude of these ministers, Cai Jing was not in the mood to celebrate anymore, and even the joy of His Majesty the Emperor was washed away a lot.

Cai Jing's intuition told him that he seemed to have overlooked something.

But no matter what I ignored, I can't control it now.

According to the imperial law, when the examiners are announced, all the chief, deputy examiners, and co-examiners will be locked into the Gongyuan until the end of the examination, and they will no longer be able to have contact with outsiders...

The examiner of the general examination cannot hide such big news from others.

As soon as Cai Jing returned to the Yamen, various news spread. Now, both the inner court and the outer court knew the outcome of the matter.

Deputy examiner of the joint examination, Han Mulu.

Now, everyone understood what it meant.

The deputy examiner is not only a member of the Sixth Department, but also an in-law of Mr. Cai. It goes without saying who wins and who loses.

Many people looked towards the direction of the palace, as if they could see His Majesty the Emperor from such a distance.

Some people breathed a sigh of relief, lamenting that the turmoil that lasted for several months was finally over, while others were looking forward to something like this happening again. It would be best if His Majesty the Emperor was like the late Emperor. This court cannot stand it.

He was so troubled...

Zhongshu Province, Wenyuan Pavilion.

Wang Ciweng and Wan Qixi both came to Qin Hui's check-in room. The former had no expression on his face, while the latter had a look of disappointment.

"Sir, do you think His Majesty is really willing to admit defeat?"

Wan Qisan still had a bit of unwillingness on his face: "With your Majesty's temperament, how could you let that old man Cai Jing take over?"

Qin Hui glanced at him coldly: "Even if Your Majesty is not willing to do so, as long as the candidates for the imperial court's examiners are announced, there will be no reason to change it."

Once the list is announced, it will be confirmed.

As long as someone above him doesn't suddenly die suddenly, not even His Majesty the Emperor can change it.

Wan Qixi let out a long sigh, and there was silence in the room.

After a while, Wang Ciweng frowned and said: "Prime Minister Qin, I have heard occasional rumors from the Sixth Department in the past few days that the position of deputy examiner has long been determined to be Han Mulu."

"Unofficial decision?"

Wan Qixi's voice suddenly became louder several times, and he stared at Wang Ciweng with wide eyes: "Really or not??"

Qin Hui frowned slightly and looked at Wang Cweng: "Where did you hear that?"

"Several ministers from the Sixth Department said so."

Wang Ciweng thought for a moment and then said: "It is said that it was first said by Guan Peng of the Ministry of Revenue, and later someone also heard this rumor from Su Ling'a of the Ministry of Works..."

Wan Qixi's breathing gradually became faster and he leaned over: "Then haven't our busy days been in vain?"

Not only is the work in vain, this is simply letting people play monkey tricks.

"Who did it? It couldn't be Cai Jing, could it?"

Wang Cweng rolled his eyes at him, seeming to be surprised as to why he would ask such a question.

Who else could it be if it wasn't Cai Jing? Who else could have this ability besides him? Moreover, Han Mulu was Cai Jing's brother-in-law. They were relatives, so others would help Cai Jing with charity.

Wan Qixi was stunned: "This... this old thing..."

However, Wang Ciweng did not curse loudly, but said with emotion: "Not only did he gather the six divisions and expand his power, but he also suppressed our Zhongshu and two provinces, which defeated the majesty of His Majesty the Emperor, and finally sent Han Mulu to the examination.

For the position of deputy examiner, Mr. Cai is really very capable..."

Not only is it high, it kills two birds with one stone, it's simply a win!

Qin Hui seemed to have remembered something, and suddenly raised his head and looked at him: "You said that all the ministers of the six departments know about it?"

"this……"

Wang Ciweng hesitated for a moment: "Not everyone should know it, but if Su Ling'a knows it, at least half of the people will know it."

Wan Qixi whispered: "Who doesn't know that Su Ling'a is a big mouth..."

"I know everything..."

Qin Hui's eyes flickered and he looked thoughtfully towards the south towards the imperial city.

If this is the case, then Cai Jing may not win so happily...


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