As a result, Yang Fan's appearance attracted the attention of many officials in the palace.
Some people even gloat over it!
This Marquis is really a stickman, and he dares to sleep during the court meeting. No one else!
Once discovered by the emperor or the imperial censor, even if Yang Fan was favored again, he would definitely be left with nothing to gain.
As time went by, the overt and covert struggle between the family and Li Er became intense.
Officials from various aristocratic families have asked His Majesty Li Er for an explanation. The purpose is of course to target the reformed imperial examination.
Looking at the ugly faces of the officials from the aristocratic families, His Majesty Li Er's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. These people obviously would not give up until they achieved their goals.
He wanted to use the reformed imperial examination to weaken the power of the family, so of course His Majesty Li Er would not compromise.
With the cooperation of Chang Sun Wuji and others, the two sides were in a stalemate with each other, and no one could convince the other.
Obviously, there are too many officials in the family, and Cui Yongping's support has the upper hand.
At this time, His Majesty Li Er felt that he could not continue to be entangled like this.
Once neutral officials fall into opposition, it will be of no use even if they produce evidence in the end. After all, the law does not hold the public accountable.
Although if the evidence is thrown out now, it will not cause great harm to the Cui family and other aristocratic families, His Majesty Li Er thinks that it is not a big deal.
As long as he can combat the arrogance of these aristocratic families and prevent them from easily trying to stop them in the future, his goal has been achieved.
As for whether the Cui family will fight to the death, His Majesty Li Er thinks it is unlikely.
At least the Cui family didn't dare until they were completely broken.
In any case, since they have military power in their hands, the Cui family is also afraid that the emperor will make crazy moves that will destroy everything.
Thinking of this, His Majesty Li Er coughed dryly, attracted the attention of the courtiers, raised the memorial in his hand and said:
"This is a memorial written by the British government. It records in detail the causes and consequences of Xu Zhang's case. This case was man-made and not a warning from God."
"If any of you have objections, you can take it for reference. If anyone makes trouble again, don't blame me for being unkind."
After saying that, he stared at the officials who had danced fiercely with fierce eyes, with a strong meaning of "whoever dares to question again, please don't blame me for being ruthless".
Cui Yongping's heart sank, and he secretly glanced at each other with officials from several famous families, and then looked at His Majesty Li Er who was expressionless, looking a little hesitant.
Although His Majesty Li Er generously said that people can go and read the memorial, who dares to go and actually go and see it?
After all, this is related to His Majesty Li Er's face. Who dares to verify it?
If he went to check it out, wouldn't it clearly express his distrust of Li Er?
But Cui Yongping cannot let His Majesty Li Er get away easily.
After all, his father Cui Shuhu had deliberately stated that he must unite officials from other major families to put pressure on Li Er to make the imperial examination develop in a direction that was beneficial to the family.
To achieve this goal, no matter what the cost.
So Cui Yongping could only grit his teeth and raised a question from the back seat: "Your Majesty, although I know that I should not doubt the authenticity of the contents of the memorial, is there any real evidence that Xu Zhang's case was man-made?"
"According to Wei Chen's understanding, His Majesty appointed Qin Huaidao to conduct a thorough investigation into Xu Zhang's case, but now it is being reported by the British Lord. Is there something wrong?"
"What's more, even if there is evidence that Xu Zhang's case was man-made, who knows whether the way the British public obtained the evidence was legal?"
"Everything is done without the supervision of court officials. Is it difficult for this evidence to block the mouths of all sentient beings in the world?"
As soon as he finished speaking, officials from several famous families hurriedly echoed.
Looking at Cui Yongping who wanted to go all the way to darkness, His Majesty Li Er's sharp eyes slowly scanned these family officials and said word by word: "You all think so too?"
"Your Majesty, please clear up your doubts!" Officials from several major aristocratic families obviously had the same message and were all supporting Cui Yongping.
Seeing this scene, His Majesty Li Er gritted his teeth and sat in the back seat very angry.
These people are simply worms in the empire. They obviously don't care whether there is evidence or not, they are only focused on the interests of their own families.
Cui Yongping's words immediately aroused Li Ji's dissatisfaction. Before Li Er could get angry, he went out and said: "Your Majesty, Cui Shilang doubted the authenticity of Wei Chen's performance based on only subjective assumptions. He obviously harbored evil intentions. Such virtue is not in fact
Your Majesty, please punish me severely for the disgrace of an official."
Li Ji's words drove Cui Yongping to a dead end.
If the content in the memorial is false, then it can be regarded as Cui Yongping's blind cat encountering a dead mouse.
But once the above evidence is true, what he said just now is unreasonable. His Majesty Li Er wants Cui Yongping to give Li Ji an explanation.
After all, what Cui Yongping just said directly questioned Li Ji's character and overstepped his authority.
At this time, Cui Yongping looked gloomy, and he did not expect that Li Ji would dare to get involved in the struggle between the aristocratic family and the imperial power.
You must know that Li Ji has always known how to protect himself wisely and would rarely participate in court disputes.
Now that Li Ji is showing such a tough attitude, has the evidence really been found?
But Cui Yongping couldn’t believe it!
Yesterday, his father Cui Shuhu also categorically guaranteed that no one would find out the truth in such a short period of time.
Cui Yongping absolutely believed in his father.
Now His Majesty Li Er says that Li Ji has found evidence. Isn't this nonsense?
What's more, Li Ji is not the official responsible for the case, so it makes no sense for him to report it.
The only explanation is that His Majesty Li Er and Li Ji sang a double act.
Thinking of this, Cui Yongping regained his confidence and said arrogantly: "Your Majesty, since the British memorial said that evidence has been found, I would like to hear it. As long as the above evidence is true, I am willing to apologize to the British public."
Xu Jingzong, who had been listening in, could no longer bear it, and begged: "Your Majesty, my son Xu Zhang's death is regrettable. If it is really man-made, please be sure to redress my son's injustice and bring the murderer to justice."
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Seeing Xu Jingzong trembling and crying, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but sigh slightly.
In any case, Xu Zhang's death was caused by the reform of the imperial examination and was the result of Li Er's battle with the aristocratic family.
Then His Majesty Li Er comforted you softly: "Xu Aiqing, please be patient and don't be impatient. I will definitely give you justice."
After saying that, he turned to stare at Cui Yongping and asked calmly: "Since everyone doubts the authenticity of the evidence, then I will let someone who has participated in the whole process tell the story, so that everyone can be convinced."
"Where is Marquis Zhongyi?"
Ever since, His Majesty Li Er frowned and kept searching for Yang Fan's whereabouts...
But when he saw Yang Fan, Li Er's temples started to beat wildly again.
This bastard Yang Fan is really so irritating. He actually leaned there motionless and didn't even respond to his gesture of becoming an emperor.
How did His Majesty Li Er know Yang Fan's condition at this time?
Yang Fan has always been the most disgusted with intrigues in the court.
What's more, now is the collision between the two major forces of the aristocratic family and the imperial power, and Yang Fan doesn't want to get involved.
Although as a time traveler, I even cheated.
But Yang Fan never thought that he could do whatever he wanted with coaxing, and that he could annihilate an aristocratic family in a snap.
Because the aristocratic family is a product of the background of the times, no one can wipe it out casually, not even time travellers.
In the Tang Dynasty, the five surnames and the seven great families are the most representative, but it does not mean that there are only these few great families in the whole world.
It is simply impossible to eliminate the aristocratic family at once, because the aristocratic family represents the top power.
The power represented by these aristocratic families is so powerful that only by boiling toads in warm water can the aristocratic families gradually disappear in the long river of history.
Therefore, Yang Fan is not very interested in quarreling with the aristocratic family.
Listening to Li Er's confrontation with the family, he was really bored. He felt sleepy and dozed off.
Because he was standing against a pillar, people from far away could not tell that Yang Fan was dozing off.
As for His Majesty Li Er, he thought that Yang Fan was ignoring him on purpose, and of course he was very angry.
Kong Yingda, who was standing next to Yang Fan, was also relaxing with his eyes closed.
A court meeting like this was actually the same with or without him.
Because he was one of the examiners of the imperial examination, Kong Yingda came to attend the court meeting.
Coming to participate does not mean that you need to speak.
Besides, as a cunning old man, of course he knows that talking too much will lead to mistakes.
Moreover, Kong Yingda realized clearly.
In terms of closeness, I can't compare to Changsun Wuji.
Harder than bones, is he better than Wei Zheng?
In terms of ability, he can't compare to Fang Xuanling!
Of course, compared to Confucianism, I can be considered a better player.
When it comes to governing a country, it’s not just about being good at Confucianism!
Since we can't compare to anyone, what else can we say? Who are we going to embarrass?
So I can only be a teacher honestly. As long as I survive for a few more years and wait for Li Chengqian to ascend to the throne of God, I can be considered successful.
When Kong Yingda saw His Majesty Li Er glance towards him, and then suddenly stop on him, he was startled.
What are you looking at me for?
I don't want to get involved in the civil war.
Besides, we have always been a soy sauce presence at court meetings!
Soon, Kong Yingda discovered that His Majesty Li Er did not look at him.
Following His Majesty Li Er's gaze, Kong Yingda turned his head slightly, and the beard under his chin twitched.
It turns out that this kid Yang Fan actually fell asleep leaning against the pillar!
You said you were going to sleep, but you were caught by His Majesty Li Er, so you are waiting to be beaten!
Kong Yingda reached out his hand speechlessly and gave Yang Fan a gentle push.
Originally, Yang Fan had already drifted away and fell into sleep.
Suddenly pushed by Kong Yingda, Yang Fan staggered and almost fell to the ground.
However, he soon woke up and saw Kong Yingda next to him winking at him.
Yang Fan's heart thumped and he felt something was not good.
He raised his head slightly and saw His Majesty Li Er staring at him eagerly, his face ashen!
Yang Fan was so frightened that his heart suddenly shrank.
Has it been discovered?
Why did you fall asleep?
Yang Fan was a little annoyed and thought to himself, it's all over now!
I was so panicked that I was thinking about how to remedy it.
I happened to hear His Majesty Li Er ask again: "Can Marquis Zhongyi tell the story of the cause and effect of Xu Zhang's case?"
No one dared to disobey the emperor's words, so Yang Fan subconsciously blurted out: "Of course!"
Immediately, Yang Fan wanted to slap himself to death.
I obviously don’t want to get involved, so why do I have to talk so much?
Didn't Li Ji report all the causes and consequences?
Why would he bother to make the aristocratic family unhappy with his unnecessary actions? Wouldn't this be putting himself on the front line and having a hard time with the aristocratic family?
For a moment, Yang Fan felt regretful.
It's a pity that Yang Fan's response was loud and full of energy, with a kind of generosity and fierceness, and it echoed in the quiet Tai Chi Hall...
All eyes were focused on Yang Fan.
Seeing Yang Fan's resolute answer, several aristocratic families felt their hearts pounding, with mixed emotions.
Especially Cui Yongping, his whole face fell.
Because he knew that as long as there was evidence in the memorial and Yang Fan confirmed the authenticity of the evidence, Cui Yongping would be finished.
However, Xu Jingzong was so happy that he almost went crazy!
No matter what Yang Fan says, the ultimate winner is himself.
If Yang Fan can prove that his son committed suicide, he can at least bring the murderer to justice and give his son an explanation.
If Yang Fan can't prove it, this kid will definitely turn against several famous families.
No matter what he does, Yang Fan is seeking death.
If he were Yang Fan, he would definitely choose Mingzhe to protect himself.
In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, who could not see that almost all aristocratic families opposed the reformed imperial examination system?
It’s just you, Yang Fan, who has jumped out to become the enemy of the aristocratic family, just wait for the aristocratic family to crush you to ashes!
Wei Zheng couldn't see Yang Fan from his angle, but he could hear the sound of Yang Fan's words.
Hearing this voice without hesitation, Wei Zheng was anxious at first, then relieved, and finally a little ashamed.
He was anxious because Yang Fan was at odds with several aristocratic families. No matter what, he would definitely be retaliated by the aristocratic families in the future.
Although Yang Fanbori rose to prominence quickly, his background is really very poor.
After this incident, Yang Fan will inevitably arouse the unstoppable anger of all major aristocratic families. Even with His Majesty Li Er's protection, the outcome is extremely unpredictable.
What is gratifying is that Yang Fan is still not afraid of the powerful in the face of major aristocratic families, and feels that he has a successor.
Ashamed, I underestimated Yang Fan...
However, his face was filled with admiration immediately.
It was as if he had finally found a gifted prodigy before he died, and passed on his spirit of fearlessness to power.
Of course, the people who can best understand Yang Fan's mood are the officials standing around Yang Fan.
These people were standing next to Yang Fan, and in the blink of an eye they saw the confusion, regret and other emotions on this boy's face.
I knew that Yang Fan probably didn't understand the situation at all, so he just agreed, but he regretted it in the end.
Li Ji could only turn a blind eye to Yang Fan's resentful eyes, and his face turned red from holding back.
I originally promised not to involve this kid, but apparently I made a mistake.
Of course, all this is because of His Majesty Li Er.
At this time, His Majesty Li Er nodded happily, this boy did not disappoint him.
Facing several aristocratic families, he dared to agree without hesitation. He is worthy of being his son-in-law.
So His Majesty Li Er said softly: "Then Marquis Zhongyi, hurry up and tell me, so that some people can give up completely."
As he spoke, he stared at Cui Yongping fiercely.
If looks could kill, Cui Yongping would have died long ago.
Li Ji hesitated for a moment, glanced at Yang Fan, then stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is not necessary for Marquis Zhongyi to come forward to testify."
"Whether the evidence in Wei Chen's memorial is true or not, you only need to ask Cui Shilang a few questions to know, so why bother involving others!"
Li Ji always meant what he said.
I have agreed that I will take the lead in this matter, how can I let Yang Fan, a junior, take the lead?
He must stand up and protect this young seedling.
Of course, the most important thing is for Li Siwen.
If something happened to Yang Fan because of this incident and Li Siwen was heartbroken, Li Ji would blame himself for the rest of his life.