It is said that it is difficult to be a Beijing official.
The biggest reason is that the emperor's feet are full of wealth and honor, with three steps to the fifth level, and five steps to the third level.
There are many aristocratic families and royal families everywhere.
As a governor, you must be fair and equal, because the Tian family is sitting in the imperial city watching you, and any selfish thoughts will be punished on the spot.
But when you really meet aristocratic families, the royal family, and the legitimate sons and daughters of high-ranking officials, who dares to be absolutely impartial, who dares to be impartial and unselfish.
Based on this, anyone with a certain family background would rather serve as a county guard in a remote town like Anshui County for three years than to serve as a governor in Fengjing.
The little old man became more and more sad as he thought about it, and his hands were shaking like a sieve.
As a governor, he wanted to return justice to Xu Mo.
As a lower official, he was afraid of the Fang family.
Reason told him that he should vassalize the family, at least to keep the black hat, at least Xu Mo was weak and seemed to have no ability to resist.
But his pride when he was studying and his ambition when he was an official made his conscience prick all the time.
After repeated weighings, Fengtian Prefecture Yin's hand finally fell. "The matter involves imperial examination fraud. It is of great importance. I will make a decision only after reporting it."
This move is called neutrality, also called kicking, or throwing the pot away.
Butler Fang was stunned, Xu Mo frowned, and there was silence both inside and outside the hall.
The Yin of Fengtian Prefecture didn't care about all this, so he slapped the alarm again and said, "Come, please retreat."
The government officials beat the water and fire sticks, and the majestic shouts resounded throughout the hall. No matter how helpless the person was, they could only bow and leave.
The people outside the gate of Fengtian Mansion were still unfinished, some raised their voices to criticize, some murmured quietly, and some sighed with sadness, but they all dispersed without exception.
Only brother and sister Jiang Sheng, Qi Huai and others were huddled in the corner waiting.
The first person to come out was Butler Fang. He didn't even look at the Jiang Sheng brother and sister at the front. He only glanced at Qi Huai and Zhao Yuan and left coldly and proudly.
Then came Xu Mo.
This young man, who had gone through twists and turns, was apprehensive, and was taught a profound lesson by the aristocratic family, had a straight spine when he left, and was still upright and resolute when he came back, but with a little more thoughtfulness, a little more understanding and maturity.
Sure enough, setbacks make people grow.
"Brother." Jiang Sheng was the fastest and rushed towards the cyan figure.
Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan followed closely behind, "Brother."
"Brother Xu." Qi Huai, An Jun and Zhao Yuan also surrounded him.
Xu Mo, who was weak just now, suddenly turned into a lively vegetable market, with his brothers, sisters, and friends talking to each other with concern.
He smiled and waited for everyone to finish asking before replying in unison, "I'm fine. Although Mr. Fu Yin cannot be absolutely impartial, at least he is not biased towards the Fang family."
that's enough.
Only those who have experienced it know that even the Fengtian Prefecture Yin cannot withstand the energy and threats of the family.
Xu Mo is really satisfied with the current ending.
"But the eldest brother's Huiyuan still hasn't come back." Jiang Sheng muttered in a low voice, "Didn't we spend more than twenty days in vain?"
If Anshui County is remote, the Jie Yuan it produces makes Fengjing people look down upon it.
The current Huiyuan is the most powerful symbol of Xu Mo's talent and the key to his smooth path in Kyoto.
The most important thing is that they have offended the Fang family, and if they can't get their Huiyuan back, the road ahead will be even harder.
"It's not in vain, at least we won the hearts and minds of the people." Qi Huai analyzed, "The eyes of the people are sharp, and the Huiyuan of the Fang family has hot hands."
"Bah, you deserve it. It's not good for anyone to target them. They have to target Brother Xu's Huiyuan." Zhao Yuan followed and cursed, "I heard it clearly from outside. They have been targeting Brother Xu a long time ago. They think everything is wrong." Everything is ready, but I didn’t expect Brother Xu to get a Huiyuan.”
This was the Fang family's flaw and the only flaw in their plan.
In other words, Xu Mo's talent saved him.
It's a pity that the aristocratic family is really difficult to shake, and Fengtian Fuyin can only play a neutral trick, unable to do justice for Xu Mo.
"By the way, Mr. Fu Yin said that he wanted to report, where did he go to report?" An Jun asked the key.
Everyone fell silent.
Only Changyan Gujing calmly uttered two words, "Imperial City."
Fengtian Fuyin is under the direct control of the Imperial City, and the people who call the shots in the Imperial City are... the Tian Family.
It's a bittersweet answer.
I am happy because the Tian family is not stupid. They are not only diligent in serving the people, but also fair and just.
What worries me is that Tianjia's temperament is a bit cowardly, especially now that the aristocratic family is in power, they are always constrained in doing things.
It was such a big deal to catch the knifeman at the beginning, but An Jun could only be saved, and the rest could be settled in peace.
Now that he knows how to cheat in exams, can he really avenge Xu Mo and be fair and just to the current students?
It’s difficult.
When the emperor couldn't decide life or death with a single word, the aristocratic family with the right to speak was pushed to an unparalleled position. It's no wonder that the Fang family was so arrogant that they only sent a butler when summoned by Fengtian Mansion.
"Is this how the imperial court is going to go?" Qi Huai angrily said, "Obviously the Tomorrow family is the master of this dynasty, but yet it makes all the major families collude and cannot even uphold justice!"
In fact, there is a reason here.
The late emperor had a cruel temper, and his conquests in the south and the north left the treasury empty. Although the territory was conquered, the people were miserable and had no means of livelihood.
In his later years, he realized the shortcomings and decided to delegate power to aristocratic families, support the already glorious family, and give them the ability to control the emperor.
If the emperor's decision is reasonable, the noble families will second it.
If the emperor's decision is unreasonable, the noble families can work together to veto it.
This was originally to prevent the next emperor from being cruel and unkind, but unexpectedly, the Tian family was too cowardly. They repeatedly retreated in the confrontation with the aristocratic family, and in the end they were manipulated by the aristocratic family.
The aristocratic families have tasted the sweetness of control, and their ambitions have become more and more swollen. Through various methods such as marriage, they have tied most of the families in the same boat to advance and retreat together.
They used their numbers to suppress the Tian family, worked together to seek benefits, and worked together more and more.
"Is there no other voice in the entire officialdom?" An Jun asked doubtfully.
Qi Huai snorted coldly, "Of course, the Tian family has promoted many poor students, but these lonely people will have to work hard for many lifetimes to compete with a family with a hundred years of wealth."
As the legitimate son of the Minister of Rites, he really understands this very well.
"So, even if the report comes to the Tian family, there is still nothing we can do against the Fang family?" An Jun asked blankly, his eyes gradually losing their luster.
Han Chuang studied hard for ten years, originally thinking that he would be able to show his talents, but in the end he made a wedding dress for the powerful.
It would be unbearable for any student, let alone this group of energetic young people.
Seeing the brilliance in their eyes fading away, they were either downcast or listless.
Chang Yan's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something.
A powerful voice sounded behind them, "Who said there is no other way? Who said there can't be fairness and justice? The Fang family and his accomplices are not the only ones in this court."
