The person who could stop Yuwen Chengdu was naturally Yuwen Chengdu's grandfather, the Minister of War, Baoguo Gong Yu Wenshu.
Naturally, Yu Wenshu also opposed the imperial examination.
His family knew his own affairs, and Yu Wenshu had a rough idea of his children and grandchildren.
In terms of literary talent, Yu Wenshu's third son Yuwen Zhiji and his eldest grandson Yuwen Chenglong may be fair; in terms of martial arts, Yu Wenshu's second grandson Yuwen Chengdu is still barely successful, but his military skills and strategies are far behind.
This is still the situation for the current two generations and the third generation after that. Although I don't know whether it is good or bad, according to Yu Wenshu's estimation, even if there are successful people, it is impossible for them all to become useful. It is estimated that the chance is still half and half.
Once the imperial examination is implemented, like the Yuwen family, the power will be reduced by at least half.
Therefore, it is natural that Yu Wenshu opposed the imperial examination.
The families of other civil and military ministers are generally similar to the situation in Yuwenshu's family.
All in all, no one dares to guarantee that all his descendants will become talented people from generation to generation. Therefore, it is reasonable for everyone to unite to oppose the imperial examination.
As for those local aristocratic families, the situation is generally the same.
Once the imperial examination is completed, there will inevitably be stunningly talented people from poor families who rise to the top, which will definitely take up part of the already limited official quota for the family members.
Therefore, with almost no need for discussion, the noble families across the country unanimously expressed their objections in various ways.
It was precisely with this consensus that these civil and military ministers secretly linked up and finally unanimously introduced Wu Jianzhang, the most prestigious king of loyalty and filial piety, to come forward and play against Yang Guang, while everyone beat the drums at the right time.
After all, it had already been done once when Emperor Wen was still alive. According to everyone's guesses, things should be 100% sure this time.
Unexpectedly, Old Man Wu got so angry with others that he ruined the whole thing!
Although they secretly resented Old Man Wu for being out of tune, he came out for everyone after all. So, under the leadership of Zuo Pushe Yang Su and right servant She Su Wei, the civil and military forces of the entire court almost unanimously went out to plead for Old Man Wu.
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Yang Su, the Duke of Yue, said: "Your Majesty, Prince Wu is guilty of roaring in front of the emperor, but there is a reason for it. I hope your Majesty will understand clearly."
Old man Yang Su means to delay this matter first and investigate slowly. Anyway, it is impossible for you, Yang Guang, to find the person who spread the rumors.
As time passed, Yang Guang might be in a better mood one day and spare Old Man Wu.
On the other side, the right servant Shesu Wei also said, "Your Majesty, King Zhongxiao has made great contributions to the country. Please forgive him for his past merits."
Old man Su Wei was a little whimsical and directly asked Yang Guang not to pursue the matter.
At this time, Yang Guang didn't realize the source of the problem. He thought that the civil and military officials in the dynasty only came forward to intercede because of the reputation of Old Man Wu. He couldn't help but feel more angry in his heart!
"That's unreasonable! Just a bad old man, he dares to spread rumors and slander me, and this time he even pointed at my nose and scolded me! If I don't kill you, where is my majesty? How can I be the emperor in the future and how can I control the people?
Minister, govern the world?"
As the saying goes, there are three things a new official should do when he takes office!
Yang Guang is also a new official! Although this official is a bit older, he is an emperor! But when he first took office, he still needed to kill people to establish his authority!
What's more, there is such a righteous opportunity before us!
With this consideration, Yang Guang ignored the pleas of the ministers. Instead, he felt that the more you plead for mercy, the more I will kill him!
With a cold snort, Yang Guang suddenly slammed the table and said murderously, "Wu Jianzhang openly slandered me. The evidence is conclusive. According to the law, the nine tribes should be punished! Considering that he has contributed to the country in the past, I will not punish him."
He has nine clans, but his own clan cannot be forgiven! You don’t need to say anything. If anyone pleads for mercy again, he will be punished with the same crime as Wu Jianzhang, and his whole family will be killed!”….
Facing Yang Guang's murderous aura that could almost poke a hole in the roof of the Jinluan Palace, all the civil and military personnel trembled and flinched!
He thought to himself, "Although Old Man Wu has an excellent character, we are not close enough to have a life-long friendship with him!"
"What's more, even if there is a life-long friendship, it is a life-long friendship between two people, and the names of the whole family cannot be included!
Ignoring the thoughts of these ministers, Yang Guang continued to say in a cold voice, "Yuwen Chengdu!"
"I'm here!" Yuwen Chengdu quickly stepped forward and saluted.
"Immediately mobilize 3,000 right guard troops to arrest the whole family of Wu Jianzhang, an old man, and take them all to the execution ground for execution on the spot!"
At this time, Zhongshu had already drafted an imperial edict bit by bit and handed it over to Yang Guang for review. After confirming that it was correct, Yang Guang used the jade seal to complete an imperial edict.
After saying, "I accept the edict," Yuwen Chengdu knelt on his knees and took the imperial edict from Xiaohuangmen, turned around and left the Jinluan Hall with a long stride.
Yang Guang made the final decision, the ministers below, you look at me, I look at you, they all have numb claws.
But the old man Yu Wenshu was clever and hid behind the old man Yang Su. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Yu Wen Chengdu turned around, he quietly winked at Yu Wen Chengdu.
Yuwen Chengdu, who usually practiced martial arts to the point where his mind was full of muscles, could not understand his grandfather's complicated eyes, and he couldn't help but feel confused.
Although Yuwen Chengdu is simple-minded, he is not stupid after all. He knows that there is an article in it, and he still can't just say it in front of everyone in a roundabout way!
"I don't understand! What does the old man mean? Well, I have such a headache!"
Frowning and thinking, Yuwen Chengdu strode outside the hall.
"It would be great if eldest brother was here! He is so smart, he must know what the old man means!"
"Well, yes! Ask your elder brother!"
Of course Yuwen Chengdu couldn't just hold the imperial edict given by Yang Guang and ask his eldest brother what was going on. But Yuwen Chengdu had a way!
Because they were both the emperor's personal guards, the military camps of the left and right guards were not far apart. On the way to the right guard to raise men and horses, Yuwen Chengdu intentionally or unintentionally took a detour and went to the left guard's camp first.
After looking around for a while, the guards from the Yuhua camp found Yuwen Chenglong's personal maid, Huanyuan.
After hearing Yu Wen Chengdu's story, the little girl Huan Huan was also full of confusion, and said secretly, "This problem seems to be very complicated! But it seems to have nothing to do with the young master?"
However, remembering that the young masters and ladies of Prince Zhongxiao's Palace seemed to have a little bit of friendship with her own young master, the little girl Huanwan did not waste any time and ordered Yuwen Chengdu to slowly build up his troops while she hurried back.