The cheating in Gongyuan was just a small episode, but after this incident, the other candidates suddenly became much more honest.
In fact, many candidates have a fluke mentality and want to cheat secretly when the invigilator is not paying attention. After all, this is related to their own destiny, and of course they want to do better in the exam.
But even Zhou Zhikun's amazing cheating method was discovered. They thought that their cheating method was not as good as Zhou Zhikun's. If they cheated at this time, it would be no different from committing suicide.
For a moment, the entire examination room was extremely quiet and harmonious.
When Su Cheng saw this scene, he was naturally relieved, but he did not relax his vigilance and continued to patrol.
People, what happened in the examination room quickly spread.
In the palace, Emperor Su Sheng was playing chess with Taifu Dugu Jingwei. Su Sheng, holding a white chess piece, had the upper hand, but Dugu Jingwei was taking his time and firmly guarding his territory from being invaded.
On the side, An Lao was telling what happened in the Gongyuan.
Su Sheng couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Countless candidates cheat every year, but this is the first time I've heard of cheating in this way. Marquis Wu'an is also very powerful, and he can even detect this."
Putting down the white chess piece, Su Sheng continued: "But judging from the current situation, the Shangguan family should also take some action. Didn't they just summon people to discuss matters recently? I don't know how they are going to prepare.
Deal with Marquis Wu'an."
After taking a look at the chess game, Su Sheng's mouth showed a hint of relief: "Just like this chess game, Marquis Wu'an now has the upper hand!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Jingwei suddenly picked up the black chess and put it towards the middle of the white chess. Suddenly, the white chess that originally had the upper hand was defeated. A large piece of white chess was captured, and the situation suddenly became a 50-50 draw.
Su Sheng was stunned. He thought he had the upper hand.
"this……"
Su Sheng narrowed his eyes, as if thinking of them, his pupils quickly shrank into pinprick shapes: "Taifu, you mean that the Shangguan family wants to go straight to Huanglong?"
Dugu Jingwei nodded and said solemnly: "Shangguan Hao is an old fox. He can't give up so easily. This imperial examination is related to the transfer of officials tomorrow. He was suppressed by Su Cheng and must be found elsewhere.
, Su Cheng and Shen Youwei are currently at the Gongyuan side, which means that there is no one to defend the Shen Jiabu Village!"
As soon as these words came out, Su Sheng's expression changed, and he realized that both he and Su Cheng had overlooked one of the most critical points.
If there is no source of money, how will Su Cheng gain a foothold in Kyoto in the future?
The daily expenses required by the Qianfu soldiers alone are a huge number!
Thinking of this, Su Sheng frowned and said, "Do you want me to help him get through this difficulty?"
Unexpectedly, Dugu Jingwei shook his head and said with a smile: "Why did Your Majesty take action? Can't you just watch the two of them fight? Even if Su Cheng loses the voice of Shenjia Buzhuang, he can rely on the refined salt business cooperated with Your Majesty.
Barely maintaining the expenses of those thousand soldiers!"
After hearing this, Su Sheng understood the meaning of Dugu Jingwei's words. He was worried that Su Cheng would expand too fast and even they could not suppress it, so he deliberately allowed the Shangguan family to take action.
On the one hand, it allows Su Cheng and Shangguan Hao to win or lose a game each, so that both sides consume some strength. On the other hand, it can also control the strength of these two people within a controllable range.
This is the art of balance of the emperor!
But Su Sheng was still a little worried. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "If I stand by and wait for Su Cheng to come out of the Gongyuan, will he have any complaints against me? And if the voice of Shen Jiabu Zhuang is allowed to be robbed, Zhao
There is no way to win over the king."
Su Sheng actually admired Su Cheng. He didn't want the relationship between the two to break because of this incident. After all, he knew Su Cheng's temperament better than anyone else. If he really didn't help in this matter, Su Cheng would look back.
You might have a falling out with him.
And don't forget, Su Cheng is also cooperating with King Zhao now. King Zhao's clan is a neutral faction and a major force. If Su Cheng can win over King Zhao to his side, it will definitely be the best.
But once Su Cheng's Shen family cloth store business was taken away, King Zhao would not be able to continue to cooperate with Su Cheng, and the relationship between the two would definitely not be as close as it is now.
Su Sheng was very hesitant. On the one hand, he felt that what Dugu Jingwei said was reasonable, but on the other hand, he was worried that Su Cheng would fall out with him if he found out about it later.
Su Sheng really liked Su Cheng, and he didn't want Su Cheng to stand against him just because of this!
Dugu Jingwei looked at the hesitant Su Sheng and sighed: "Your Majesty, as a brother, you can act on your own initiative, but as an emperor, what you do is not for yourself, but for the country!"
Su Sheng was silent.
How could he not know that he has a special status? As an emperor, his most important thing is to weaken the forces of all parties and allow himself to take complete power!
For example, this time Su Cheng and Shangguan Hao fight, the best result is that both sides lose, and he reaps the benefits, instead of Su Cheng winning unilaterally, which will only make Su Cheng become the second Shangguan Hao!
Although he knew very well that Su Cheng had no desire for power, he could not guarantee that Su Cheng would still maintain his current thoughts when he really stood in that position. After all, people would change.
As long as he has control firmly in his hands, he can control everyone and no longer become a puppet emperor in the hands of others.
While Su Sheng was deep in thought, someone came in from outside the hall and whispered a few words to Mr. An. After hearing this, Mr. An motioned for the man to go down.
"Your Majesty, the Shangguan family is taking action!" An Lao interrupted Su Sheng's meditation.
Su Sheng raised his eyebrows: "So fast?"
An Lao nodded and said with a serious face: "Our people discovered that the Shangguan family has recently been imitating the Shen family's silk stockings, underwear and even facial masks, and the effect and quality are exactly the same as those of the Shen family."
As soon as these words came out, both Su Sheng and Dugu Jingwei were a little surprised.
Dugu Jingwei was even more unbelievable: "How is it possible? Forget about stockings and underwear, if there is no formula for the facial mask, how could the Shangguan family make it?"
As long as there are materials for silk stockings and underwear, it is indeed possible for the weaver girls to look at the finished products made by Shenjia Cloth Store and imitate them.
But facial masks are different. They require a formula. Without a formula, the mask will have no effect at all.
Su Sheng was also surprised: "How did the Shangguan family do it?"
An Lao shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but what is certain is that the Shangguan family must have obtained the formula from the Shen family, and the Shangguan family is ready to open today to sell facial masks!"
Su Sheng raised his eyebrows: "In that case, Mr. An, you immediately send someone to buy me two bottles. I want to verify it myself!"