"How dare you, the state examination papers can be opened just as you said?"
The moment Zhao Qin finished speaking, Xue Muxiu's voice suddenly sounded, which frightened Zhao Qin's face and made him retreat.
For Xue Muxiu, who has always been approachable, to be like this is enough to see the seriousness of this matter.
The sealed test papers for the state examination were not just like the township or county examinations. They were the highest-standard imperial examinations within a state.
This type of imperial examination is sacred and dignified, and represents the importance that the imperial court attaches to a state's imperial examination.
Looking at the state examinations in other states, no one has passed the Kaifeng examination paper. Even when Qin Huai was framed last time, he only found the answer template from the baggage he brought.
It is impossible to open the examination paper in public. If it were opened in public, it would be disrespectful to the imperial examination, a provocation to the imperial examination system established by the imperial court, and a slap in the face of the governor of their state.
It's no wonder that it aroused Xue Muchiu's anger, but there were voices of opposition, as well as other voices.
Not long after Xue Muxiu's voice fell, Gongsun Bo's voice sounded faintly.
"Brother Xue, why are you angry with this junior? I think this junior just did it unintentionally, but I think what he said is reasonable."
"That makes sense? Humph, Brother Gongsun is really kind. If the test papers are really opened and the facts are not as good as what Zhao Qin said, can you afford the consequences?"
"It's nothing more than removing Zhao Qin from his reputation as a civil servant. After all, he will not be able to participate in the imperial examination. I think Zhao Qin should be able to distinguish between false accusations and the truth."
"Am I right?" Gongsun Bo looked down at Zhao Qin.
Zhao Qin's eyes flashed, and then he nodded heavily and said, "Reporting to Mr. Zhou Cheng, this junior still understands the consequences of this false accusation. I am willing to bear the consequences of unsealing the examination papers."
"As candidates, we have the purpose of safeguarding the imperial examination. I really can't bear to see a disgusting person like Qin Huai destroying the discipline of the imperial examination. It is unfair to the 500 candidates like us, and it is also unfair to the imperial examination system. provocation."
"Zhao is willing to contribute to the fairness of the imperial examination. Even if the road ahead is thorny, it is my duty as a junior."
Zhao Qin's sudden sigh made the 500 people present look at him sideways, and many people even expressed their support.
"Brother Zhao, you are right. Count me in. It is our unshirkable responsibility to maintain the fairness of the imperial examination."
Suddenly, everyone in the entire examination room who was originally watching a show was infected.
Zhao Qin, who was originally weak, suddenly became a lonely hero.
This kind of support that coerces public opinion is very effective. Even Xue Muxiu frowned slightly and said nothing.
Gongsun Bo looked at Tang Feng and said, "Master Zhou Mu, you see this is public opinion, so I think we should respect public opinion this time."
Tang Feng's eyes flashed. He didn't expect that this student named Zhao Qin could be so eloquent and dare to say such passionate and generous words in front of all of them.
Once this kind of public opinion becomes popular, not even he can stop it without thinking twice.
Tang Feng said, "Zhao Qin, since you are ready to open the examination papers, I will do what you want this time and unpack Qinhuai's first examination paper."
After the voice fell, the inspector below took out a square box from his wide sleeve robe.
The middle of this box has been smoked with fire paint. Judging from the marks, it has just been sealed.
Under the gaze of everyone, the paint was destroyed, the square box was opened, and the examination paper appeared.
The examination paper was slowly opened, everyone's breath was tense, and the inspector's eyes swept back and forth over the examination paper.
After a while, the inspector turned over the examination paper and spoke to the people in the VIP seats.
"My lords, after inspection by my subordinates, this examination paper does contain cheating papers. Ninety percent of the answers are the same as the template. This examination paper was written by Qin Huai."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place boiled instantly, and countless voices echoed.
Most of these voices were insults to Qin Huai.
If it weren't for the examination room and there were soldiers maintaining order, I'm afraid they would all rush over.
, to use force against Qinhuai.
Cheating, cheating in a high-standard examination room such as the state examination, is an insult, especially for candidates in the same class, it is a stain.
Anyone else would have the urge to kill someone.
The overwhelming abuse in the examination room gradually calmed down under Tang Feng's slight cough.
Tang Feng's face was calm, and he looked at the inspector below seriously, and said word by word, "Are you sure it's a cheating test? Isn't it because of this kid's extraordinary thinking?"
The inspector shook his head and said to Tang Feng, "Sir Zhou Mu, the first volume is not a free answer question for the second and third volumes. It is a test of the students' proficiency in various sages' books."
"Even in the previous state examinations, the highest correct answer rate for the first paper was only 70%, but Qinhuai's test paper was 90%. Looking at other states, the highest correct answer rate was only 80%, so Qinhuai's 90% correct answer rate, even for Qinhuai's extraordinary talent , is also impossible, so..."
At the end, the inspector did not continue, but everyone present knew that this test paper was Qin Huai's cheating.
Although they could not find evidence of Qin Huai's cheating template, Qin Huai's name was on the exam paper, and his handwriting was recognized by several invigilators and scholars.
It is basically confirmed that it is Qin Huai's handwriting. Qin Huai's cheating this time has basically been confirmed.
It can be said that he was framed last time, but this time, no matter how Qin Huai defends himself, it is inevitable that he will be involved.
"Lord Zhou Mu, now that the facts are clear, I ask you to enforce the law impartially, deprive Qin Huai of his imperial title, strictly investigate the cheaters behind Qin Huai, and return the imperial examination to a clean state."
"That's right, I ask you all to make the decision and strictly investigate the people behind the cheating case to see if there are any accomplices. The state examination needs a clean examination environment."
In an instant, many of the students behind him stood up and spoke out, hoping that Tang Feng would seek justice.
After all, the current situation is basically clear. Even if Tang Feng wants to say more, there is no room for maneuver.
Everyone at the VIP table was looking at Su Qi'an who was silent.
If something happens to Qin Huai, he will be the first to escape. Even if it is finally confirmed that the matter has nothing to do with him, it will still have to be investigated. It is definitely not something Su Qi'an can reveal with just one word.
Everyone's eyes flickered. They wanted to see how this arrogant Su Qian could escape from this round.
Su Qi'an, who was silent, felt the turbulent public opinion in front of him, took a deep breath, and spoke.
"No matter what the outcome of this matter is, you have to listen to what the parties involved have to say. You can't just set the tone just because of the opinions of one family. Doesn't this seem a bit excessive?"
Everyone thought Su Qi'an would say some shocking excuse, but they didn't expect it to be such a boring statement.
Humph, Qin Huai's cheating has been proven. Even if he defends Qin Huai, what can he say?
In the face of the ironclad facts, Qin Huai could still reverse the case with his clever words.
Since it was Su Qi'an who asked, they would naturally comply with the request. Everyone wanted to see how Qin Huai would change the world.
Qin Huai, who was standing below, did not look at Zhao Qin at all, nor did he express his excitement. He bowed respectfully to the people in the VIP seats above, and then said calmly.
"As for this cheating, I don't admit it. This matter has nothing to do with me."
"whispering sound!"
In an instant, there was a cry from everyone behind. At this time, Qin Huai still refused to admit it, but his words of denial seemed so feeble.
Zhao Qin on the side even sneered coldly, "Humph, Qin Huai, in the face of the iron-clad facts, you still don't admit it. If you had known better, why would you do this?"
"You're like this. I'm really sorry for your reputation. It's better to admit it. That way at least I can still respect you and respect you as a man."
"Keeping sophistry will only make me and other students despise you."
Qin Huai shook his head, looked at Zhao Qin and said, "First of all, I don't know you, and I don't know who instructed you, so you can't blame me."
"Second, since everyone has confirmed that this cheating was done by me, I hope you won't blink and take good care of yourself.
Take a look at what happens next, it might be an eye-opener for you. "
After saying that, Qin Huai turned around and walked towards his seat in the examination room. The soldiers beside him saw this and did not stop him.
After all, under the gaze of many eyelids, Qin Huai could not escape even if he wanted to.
Qin Huai walked to the table and picked up the paper on the table. It was a kind of draft paper for students taking the state examination this time.
Its function is to adapt to the thickness of the pen and ink.
Qin Huai held two pieces of draft paper in his hands, which were densely written with words.
Qin Huai said, "In order to prevent this state examination from targeting me like last time, I filled in all the answers on the first test paper on these two draft papers." Kanshu La
"In other words, the first test paper I handed in was actually a blank paper. I really don't understand how long it took for my blank paper to be filled with answers."
Qin Huai's explanation immediately stopped the curses just now, and everyone at the three distinguished guests' table was shocked.
The next moment, Tang Feng signaled a great scholar to end. This great scholar said that he had some connections with Su Qi'an and Qin Huai.
It was Lin Yuanzhi who had tried hard for Su Qi'an to win the imperial examination in Lingbei County.
Although Lin Yuanzhi is a retired great scholar, his prestige and fairness are not only famous in Sichuandu County. Looking at many great scholars in Xizhou, Lin Yuanzhi can also be ranked in the top ten.
This time, in order to prevent the Confucian scholars and the invigilator from being suspected of collusion, many Confucian scholars were specially added to the Chungui Prefecture Examination, and Lin Yuanzhi was invited for this purpose.
Watching Lin Yuanzhi come off the stage, the inspector beside him wanted to step forward to help him, but Lin Yuanzhi refused.
Under the inspector's flashing eyes, Lin Yuanzhi came to Qin Huai.
Qin Huai took the draft paper for answering the questions seriously.
After reading it several times, he said, "It's weird, it's really weird. The answer rate on this draft is only about 50%, which is in line with the level of students in this state exam."
"It seems that this is Qin Huai's answer sheet, so why is there a cheat sheet with almost perfect scores?"
Lin Yuanzhi had a look of disbelief on his face. Two test papers appeared at once. It was hard to tell which one was true and which one was false.
