Um? Something interesting seems to have happened!
Fang Chenyu rolled his eyes and was about to leave, but when he heard Jin Yiwei talking, he silently walked to Fang Zhengyi's desk.
Fang Zheng stood up in surprise: "Tell me more carefully, Marquis Jianye was besieged, who besieged him?!"
Damn it, Marquis Jianye's Mansion is not far from the Princess' Mansion. Someone dares to use force under the Emperor's feet?
He hasn't provoked any cruel people recently.
Jin Yiwei took a few breaths and said: "What I said is not accurate. It is not a siege. It is a group of angry scholars denounced outside the Hou Mansion!"
"They are all candidates who failed the exam. There are hundreds of them! Now it seems that there are more and more people gathering together."
"Those failed candidates are extremely resentful of the imperial court's new science doctorate. They claim that Dongda has squeezed out the official positions of scholars, and demand that the science doctorate be abolished. They are now calling you at the door to apologize and admit your mistakes, and then prepare to write to the emperor to revise the decree."
Although Fang Chenyu didn't quite understand what he heard, he was still full of curiosity: "Dad, we don't live there either, so why are they going there to denounce us?"
Fang Zhengyi ignored him and said in a deep voice, "Who took the lead in making trouble?"
The rise and promotion of science will definitely cause huge conflicts with the current situation.
He had already expected this in his mind, but he had been active in the center, overtly and covertly, constantly resolving the deep-seated conflicts. At least he has initially resolved the conflicts with his superiors through gentle means.
The imperial list for the newly established Doctor of Science was posted during the imperial examination, and he felt a little unhappy.
But among the people, at least in Beijing, he has been vigorously promoting it through Banshan Daily, changing people's minds.
I don't think there will be much trouble.
Unexpectedly, this conflict finally broke out...and so violently.
Maybe there are too many candidates from all over the world...
Jin Yiwei said: "The scene was chaotic, the incident happened suddenly, and it is still under investigation. However, from the scene, I can see that there are probably a few people taking turns speaking to the public, and I don't see the exact leader."
"Has this matter been reported to the palace?"
"We have sent someone to notify the palace as soon as possible."
"good."
Fang Zheng thought for a long time and waved his hand: "Deploy additional manpower to maintain order on the scene and do not disturb the people. In addition, the surrounding area of the Marquis' Mansion is cordoned off. No other people are allowed in or out. Don't make the situation worse. You can arrange it first. I will tell you later. Go and see for yourself.”
After Jin Yiwei left, Fang Zheng sat quietly in the study, thinking about countermeasures.
Fang Chenyu asked: "Dad, why do they want you to apologize?"
Fang Zheng tilted his head and looked at his son, suddenly smiling: "Stop doing your homework, how about dad take you to see the big event?"
"Going to the Marquis Mansion?" Fang Chenyu was excited.
"Yes! This is a rare opportunity, pack it up, let's go there now!"
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In front of Jianyehou's Mansion, hundreds of torches stood in a row, illuminating the street in front of Jianyehou's Mansion extremely brightly.
The noisy voices of countless scholars resounded above, and from time to time, melon-eating passers-by joined them.
There was a person standing on the steps in front of the gate of Jianyehou Mansion, speaking passionately.
Zhou Maoxue was among the crowd, quietly observing this scene.
Although he has a noble status and has a wide range of friends.
But it was the first time for him to experience this echoing scene like today.
Although he has not yet become an official in the court, the wonderful taste of power has begun to spread in his heart.
The servant on the side was already trembling on his legs. He quietly pulled Zhou Maoxue's robe twice and said in a tearful tone: "Master! Master, this scene is too big. What if something goes wrong? What on earth do you want to do?" "
"We can't afford to offend Marquis Jianye!"
Zhou Maoxue pulled his robe hard, shook off the servant's hand, and stared at the gate of the Hou Mansion with burning eyes.
"What do you know, you dog slave? The law does not punish the public. No matter how big the incident is, it is the fault of the court. Who dares to punish?"
"What about Marquis Jianye? Does he dare to send the imperial guards to do anything violent? Don't be afraid, I have the advantage right now! In a few days, sir, I will be the leader of the world's scholars."
Zhou Maoxue pointed his fingers around and said energetically: "Didn't you see that more and more people are joining? This shows that people's support is against us!"
"The general trend of the world is the people's hearts. As long as the people's hearts are with me, everything will be accomplished!"
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Maybe I can unseat Marquis Jianye! By then, I want everyone in the world to know that even if you don't take the imperial examination, you can still shine through the ages!"
The servants were extremely shocked.
Although the young master did not do well in studies and failed in exams many times, he has always been a man who considered himself talented and ambitious.
This is indeed how he behaves on weekdays. He has a lot of friends and enjoys eating wherever he goes.
But I didn't expect that his ambition would suddenly expand to this extent, and he would even want to dethrone Marquis Jianye? is it possible?
The scholar at the gate of the Hou Mansion had finished his speech. Zhou Maoxue shook his robe sleeves and said proudly: "It's my turn. You can take a good look down there."
After that, he walked out of the crowd with his hands raised: "Everyone of the same year! Brother Nian! I have something to say, please listen carefully!"
As soon as he spoke, the scene became really quiet for a while.
Many people below recognized Zhou Maoxue. This man of the same year had arranged a dinner party for everyone to have dinner with him. During the dinner, he changed glasses and changed glasses. His eloquence was so good that he won applause from the whole house.
Everyone was impressed by him.
Seeing that he had controlled the situation, Zhou Maoxue felt very satisfied and slowly said: "You all are of the same year as Zhou Maoxue. You are all gathered here today. I don't think I need to say more about why you are here."
"Although Zhou does not dare to boast that he is as powerful as a giant pen, he dares to say that he has a heart for the country and the people. Since Dongjiao University, the unhealthy trend of science has become prevalent, so that people are demoralized and the imperial examinations have failed!"
Zhou Maoxue raised his hands and continued: "His Majesty, I am a wise man and all my officials are clean and honest. However, Fang Zhengyi and his ilk were allowed to take advantage of the opportunity to break into the Six Classics and disrupt the imperial court! That scientific apocrypha was spread through the Banshan Daily and was already very poisonous. ! The newspapers are exaggerating and sensationalizing, and students all over the world have no intention of learning."
"Since the founding of our country, Dajing has inherited the old system according to the words of the saints. Regarding the state system and laws, they are elegant and perfect and cannot be changed! Moreover, the imperial examination is the lifeblood of the country, but now someone has evil thoughts and attempts to take advantage of it. Scientific theories touch the lifeblood of the country. The vulgar people of Dongda University, who are not familiar with the Four Books, Five Classics and Six Arts, dare to squeeze out the official positions of your senior brothers and promote them to the ranks of the temples in a grand manner? What if this is not the world?"
"The country is in crisis and the people's customs are not ancient. How can we take it lightly? Zhou is not talented and is willing to take the lead in criticizing Fang Zheng in front of the gate of the Marquis Mansion for fifteen days. Within five days, Fang Zheng is willing to go out and argue with us and bow his head. It would be helpful to admit your mistake and repent! Otherwise..." Zhou Maoxue quickly took out two envelopes from his sleeves.
"Zhou has written two articles in his study at home. Although the two articles are no more than ten thousand words, their words are like cuckoos crying blood. This first one is a memorial to the emperor. I only hope to use your efforts to present it to the Holy Father. . Sweep away the evil spirits and establish the foundation of my great future!"
"The other letter is a scientific apocryphal treatise, sent to all the princes in the court, and the rule of the Qingming Dynasty will be restored!"
"Brother Zhou, well done!!" A roar of cheers sounded from the crowd.
The outpouring of emotions from the crowd has greatly infected Zhou Maoxue, and the blood in Zhou Maoxue's chest surged.
He excitedly raised his arms and shouted, "Today Zhou is cheering for the people of the world. I hope you will stay here with me in the same year. If the court puts pressure, Zhou is willing to bear the brunt! He will die in the hope that... he can be called back." I have a glorious and prosperous world!!!"
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