The results of the demonstration meeting were announced on the same day.
However, many people do not know the specific details.
Of course, the Beijing Daily would not miss this traffic window. It increased circulation the next day and made a special report on all the details of the demonstration conference.
Only then did everyone understand the cause and effect.
"What the Marquis of Zhenguo said is true. Wouldn't it be better to be a sage? We can all become sages!" One candidate said with emotion.
He was inspired by these words.
Sages are not born, but are cultivated through hard work.
Everyone can become a sage.
"Come on, you want to become a sage? That also requires opportunities. Let's just think about it. Let's be more pragmatic!"
Soon, someone next to him poured cold water on him.
The two disagreed and immediately started arguing.
And more people are discussing some substantive issues, such as how to reform land reform?
The Marquis of Zhen Guo gave a clear answer, leaving it to one's own free will.
Land will never be taken from the gentry, and those who are willing to give land to the poor will be rewarded accordingly by the court.
Expediencies such as taxation, military service and official service.
Even so, not many people are willing to hand over their land.
Therefore, some people stood up to criticize, and even borrowed the words of Zhen Guohou to criticize, "Isn't the whole world a royal land? Why don't you want to?"
Now, as long as they come up with this sentence, they will make the gentry speechless, blushing but unable to argue.
"The Marquis of Zhenguo has already said that it is up to his own free will to decide whether or not to do so. Why do you slander me?"
The gentry knew that they were wrong, so they could only borrow the words of Zhen Guohou to continue to refute.
Those who insulted became more and more arrogant,
"Shameless, scumbag! If I were to implement decisions in the imperial court, I would have to confiscate your home!"
The debate between Jingzhen and Guohou almost changed the minds of many people.
They increasingly feel that the New Deal is what it should be.
He even regarded the Marquis of Zhenguo as the savior of Jingyang, a heavenly being who came down to earth to save the people from the fire and water.
Zhen Guohou's reputation among the people continues to rise.
Although Zhao Xiaole has done many things to tarnish his reputation, he seems to be selectively forgotten at this time.
This was something Zhao Xiaole did not expect.
What he didn't expect even more was that many people actually wanted to force the gentry to carry out land reform because of his statement that "the whole world is not the land of the king".
Some people even colluded with bandits and broke into the gentry's home, killed their entire family, raped their wives and daughters, and robbed all their property.
For a time, all the gentry were in danger.
Zhao Xiaole was furious and personally ordered Xichang to track down the suspects and arrest all the bandits and the troublemakers.
Seven days of killing corpses!
After that, the imperial court announced to the world that the implementation of the New Deal could only be arranged by the imperial court. If people broke into private houses and killed people to steal goods, they would be punished with death!
The turmoil over this matter gradually subsided. This was also the biggest crisis faced by the New Deal after the demonstration conference.
If the country is really thrown into chaos, both Zhao Xiaole and the prince will be put in a position of eternal disaster.
And everyone's attention is gradually focused on Chunwei's list.
At the end of the month, it is also the time when the results are released, and talented people from all walks of life are eagerly waiting for the imperial court to send people to welcome the number one scholar.
At the court meeting the day before the list was released, Wang Yuan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, also submitted the names of the officials on the list.
The prince just glanced at it lightly and said, "Master Wang, can this list pass the assessment of the Ministry of Personnel?"
Wang Yuan replied: "Your Highness, the list has been carefully reviewed, and the candidates' papers have also been evaluated repeatedly. There are no errors."
The prince sighed softly, "Master Wang, you have misunderstood my meaning. I am asking you whether the standards of the Ministry of Personnel's evaluation are fair?"
Wang Yuan glanced at the prime minister and said confidently: "Although the officials who evaluate the papers have limited talents and knowledge, they will inevitably make some omissions, but the subordinate officials can guarantee that the evaluation will be absolutely fair and there will be no malpractice for personal gain!"
The prince nodded and said: "In that case, please step back!"
"yes!"
Wang Yuan let out a long breath and retreated slowly.
At this time, the Minister of Punishment suddenly stood up and said, "Your Highness, I have a memorial to write!"
"The Ministry of Punishment has recently uncovered a case related to cheating in scientific examinations in previous years. Please take a look at it, Your Highness!"
The Minister of Punishment handed over the paper manuscript that had been prepared long ago.
Submit it to the eunuch.
The prince took a look at it and asked, pretending to be confused: "What do these fonts mean? Why have I never seen them before?"
The Minister of Punishment immediately replied: "Your Highness, these are the secret codes used by candidates to cheat after bribing the examiners. They change every year, but no matter how they change, there are only these types of secret codes."
Hearing this, Wang Yuan and Prime Minister's expression changed drastically.
The Minister of Justice actually cracked the code at this time, and they also cheated in Spring this year.
If these codes are correct, what about this year's scientific examination?
The two of them were completely panicked.
Sure enough, the prince shouted sternly: "Scientific examinations are an important matter for the country. Some people are cheating on this matter. Is there anyone who wants to do it?"
The Minister of Punishment bowed and said: "Your Highness, these codes were obtained by chance. The Punishment Ministry did not obtain the relevant criminals."
"However, if we check this year's answer sheets, we may be able to find some clues. If we find some fraud, we may be able to use this to get the prisoners. I also ask Your Highness to allow the Ministry of Punishments to check the answer sheets."
Without waiting for the prince to answer, Wang Yuan immediately stepped forward and said: "Not allowed, Your Highness!"
When the prince saw this, he frowned and said, "Master Wang, what do you mean?"
Wang Yuan was so frightened that he said, "Your Highness, the answer sheet has been sealed and it is inappropriate to reopen it according to the rules of etiquette. If the Ministry of Punishment really wants to check it, even if the problem is found, it will be difficult to determine the responsibility."
Wang Yuan can only show off now.
Let’s buy some time first.
No matter what, we can't let them check the papers now.
Let's shirk the responsibility first. If the paper is sent to the Ministry of Punishment, if something goes wrong, the responsibility will be on the Ministry of Punishment.
Meaning, what if the Ministry of Punishment tampered with the answer sheet?
The Minister of Punishment smiled lightly and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Wang. If you are really worried, people from the Ministry of Personnel can supervise it. If that doesn't work, then send the paper to the main hall and we will check it personally in front of His Highness!"
Seeing this, the prime minister hurriedly stepped forward and reported: "Your Highness, since the answer sheet has been sealed, it must not be opened easily! This is to prevent intentional people from doing anything! Unless there is an edict!"
The prime minister has moved out of the emperor. Only with the emperor's order can people open the examination papers. You are just the prince in charge of the country, you don't have this right!
Wang Yuan also let out a sigh of relief after hearing this.
He secretly gave the prime minister a thumbs up.
Why didn't I think of this trick?
The prince snorted coldly and asked: "If this is the case, when can I review the case?"
