From Erjin Xiaoyuan to Fengtian Mansion, it only took one stick of incense to drive, and it took half an hour for the teenagers to walk.
They are upright and solemn, they show talent, and they look straight.
Not only were the people along the way attracted, but even the students in Wenchang Pavilion couldn't help but stick around to find out.
When Xu Mo stopped in front of the Fengtian Mansion, there was already a huge crowd of people behind him. He looked at his younger brothers and sisters, then rushed to his friend and nodded, and finally raised his drumstick to beat the drum of injustice in full view of everyone.
Once, twice, three times.
The sound of the drum was low, like ripples, centered on the gate of Fengtian Mansion, and spread out to the entire Fengjing.
Some people woke up from their deep sleep, some busy people raised their heads, and some even stood up suddenly.
Until now, the grievance drum was only a tool used to announce the suspension of county magistrates. Ordinary people who wanted to file a complaint needed to write a petition and then file a complaint with the government office.
Later, he was shocked by the serious grievances, and it was changed to the people to beat the drums to complain, and this was the reason for "beating drums to complain about grievances."
In order to highlight the grievances and to frighten the government and the opposition, one can imagine how loud the drum sound was.
Those who were closer showed signs of discomfort, and Jiang Sheng also frowned. Fortunately, a pair of hands stretched out to cover her ears.
But Xu Mo, who was standing in front of the drum of injustice, seemed to have not heard anything and kept beating the drum quietly.
Four times, five times, six times.
The sound of the drum was still rippling, but Xu Mo stopped and hung up the drumstick.
"Brother, why didn't you knock?" Jiang Sheng looked up in confusion.
The people in the storybook couldn't stop knocking dozens of times.
Chang Yan retracted his hand, "It's not that the louder the drum sounds, the deeper the grievances will be. I stopped because I don't want the drums to disturb the people."
Beating drums to voice grievances is a last resort. As long as it can alert Fengtian Mansion and attract the attention of the people in Fengjing, it is enough.
As soon as he finished speaking, the door of Fengtian Mansion opened.
Fengjing deserves to be the capital, and its work efficiency is very high.
A dozen serious-looking government servants came forward, followed by a meticulous old man. He was not shocked to see so many people, and only stared at Xu Mo, "Who is playing the drum and why?"
Xu Mo slowly raised his hands and performed basic etiquette, "I've met Mr. Fu Yin."
This ritual he performed was very skillful.
Ordinary people have to kneel down if they want to file a complaint. Only scholars who have achieved academic status do not kneel in front of the court and use courtesy instead.
Fengtian Prefecture Yin's expression changed slightly, and his voice became more polite, "Don't be too polite. If you have any grievances, just go to the hall and report them."
His servants quickly opened the door of Fengtian Mansion, picked up the water and fire sticks, and stood aside in a well-trained manner.
Fengtian Prefecture Yin also put on his official hat and stepped calmly under the hanging mirror.
Finally came the really crucial moment.
Xu Mo let out a long breath, and after looking at Chang Yan for the last time, he lifted up his cyan clothes, stepped on the calf-high threshold, and walked into the lobby of Fengtian Mansion.
Qi Huai and Jiang Sheng were all blocked outside the threshold and were not allowed to enter.
They could only look at the straight green figure standing in the hall, surrounded by the government officials without fear. They looked straight at the Fengtian Prefecture Yin in the hall and said loudly, "Student Xu Mo sued the imperial examination, and the student's test paper was exchanged." , the whereabouts of the results are also unknown.”
He didn't mention Huiyuan or the Fang family, trying to remove the Qi family.
But these two sentences were enough to cause an uproar in Fengjing.
Almost instantly, they thought of Fang Yuan who was blown up to the sky, thought of He Jiashen's book, and then looked at the young man who stood as stubborn as a green bamboo, and seemed to understand something.
In the hall, Fengtian Fuyin's expression also changed from polite to subtle, mixed with a bit of hesitation.
But with so many people in Fengjing watching, and under the emperor's feet, he couldn't run away even if he wanted to, so he could only take out the gavel and scolded, "The laws of the Dayu Dynasty are strict and do not tolerate slander. You said your test paper I was transferred, do you have any evidence?"
"Of course there is." Xu Mo said calmly, "According to the laws of the Dayu Dynasty, failed students can check the failed test papers ten days after the results are released. The students found on the wall of Gongyuan that only the student's name was on the red scroll, and the other They are all strangers.”
The evidence for this statement is not sufficient.
Xu Mo presented the previous roll of paper again, "To prove his innocence, the student will write down the contents of the test paper again. I only hope that Mr. Fu Yin will clear the student's name and prove that the Chongqing Dynasty is prosperous and there is nothing wrong with it!"
At this point, Fengtian Fuyin was already shocked.
There are many students who are excellent at studying, and there are also many who can pick up poems at random, but there are not many who can finish writing a two-meter-long examination paper and then write it down again.
When he opened the scroll and read the contents on it, Fengtian Fu Yin even felt his beard trembling.
He couldn't help but ask, "You said you failed the exam?"
"Yes." Xu Mo said quietly, "The students' failed examination papers are still posted on the gate of Gongyuan."
But the literary talent on this scroll is so outstanding, even the writing is so elegant and smooth. Even if the handwriting cannot be seen in Zhu Juan, the ability to quote scriptures and the spicy and comprehensive summary are enough to prove how ambitious the author of the article is. The hills and valleys are so amazing and beautiful.
How could such a person fail the exam?
Fengtian Prefecture Yin's hands were shaking, and he couldn't wait to ask the yamen to pick up Xu Mo's test paper from Gongyuan. After comparing it with the paper in his hand, he felt disappointed.
It's not the same person's writing at all, the level between the two is vastly different.
If the failed paper was written by Xu Mo, he would be maliciously slandering and discrediting the court by filing a complaint, and would be sentenced to five years in prison according to the law.
On the other hand, who can take away this amazing and brilliant article?
Fengtian Fuyin's mind was spinning rapidly, and his hands were clasped together tightly.
There are many powerful people in Fengjing, third-grade officials can be seen everywhere, aristocratic families are everywhere, and there is also a Tian family watching from the dragon throne. Those who can be the governor here are the best among the best.
If he was just doubtful and speculating when Xu Mo played the drums, it has become clear that Xu Mo and others are here for the Fang family.
That's the Fang family!
As an ordinary student who passed the examination in Anshui County, isn't it good to swallow this breath? If you have to go head-to-head with a top family, ten heads are really not enough.
At this time, it is very important what Fengtian Prefecture Yin does. If he favors the Fang family, he will definitely settle the matter, but he will offend the entire people of Fengjing City and lose his reputation for half his life.
If he favors Xu Mo, he will offend the Fang family. This is the end of Fengtian Prefecture.
It’s really hard to choose!
The Fengtian Prefecture Yin struggled for a long time, but finally gave a wry smile and snapped the alarm, "Come here, go to the Gongyuan with the token and get all the test papers of the current Gongsheng students."
Although he was afraid of the Fang family and the instability of his official position, he was at the feet of the emperor and as the Yin of Fengjing Fengtian Prefecture, the most important thing in hearing a case was fairness and impartiality.
This is the backbone, the pride, and the bottom line that has persisted for half a lifetime.
It is also the key to his ability to become the Yin of Fengtian Prefecture.
A Yamen servant came forward and rushed to Gongyuan as quickly as possible. Accompanied by several officials from Gongyuan, they spread out hundreds of red scrolls in the hall and compared them one by one with Xu Mo's scrolls.
When compared with the current examination papers of Huiyuan, the yamen servants and Juren who were in charge of assisting were all dumbfounded.
