Emperor Zhou Yuan was still wondering whether to reform or where to start. As a result, Qi Yuan was seen selling miserably the next moment.
After hearing this, Emperor Zhou Yuan was first shocked by what happened to Qi Yuan and Tan Che, but then a burst of anger rushed to his forehead.
"Bold! How can you say that there is fraud in the imperial examination?" Emperor Zhou Yuan said sternly, looking at Qi Yuan who was kneeling on the ground.
Qi Yuan had long planned to take the opportunity to expose him, so he brought all the evidence with him.
"Your Majesty, I don't dare to speak nonsense. This is the note framed by those people during the provincial examination, as well as the confessions of those killers.
I also ask Your Majesty to draw a clear lesson, clear up the imperial examinations, and severely punish the relevant personnel. "Qi Yuan took out the evidence and raised it above his head. The last sentence he said was somewhat meaningful.
Emperor Zhou Yuan frowned, his face was gloomy, and he suppressed his anger.
If fraud in the imperial examination really occurred, how many talents did the Zhou Dynasty miss? How many borers have been raised?
After chasing him all the way, he still dared to attack when he arrived in the capital, which showed that there were many officials from the capital among those people.
Emperor Zhou Yuan did not hope that this matter was true, but he also hoped that this matter was true.
If this happened, he could clear out many officials by thoroughly investigating the fraud in the imperial examination. This would be a great opportunity to consolidate imperial power.
Moreover, such a cleanup can also provide a basis for tax reform. Emperor Zhou Yuan had already made a decision in his mind after getting the evidence.
Emperor Zhou Yuan picked up the paper ball the size of a soybean and opened it little by little. Such a sophisticated cheating method was beyond the capabilities of Liang Cai and Liang Cai even now.
Most people can't write such clear small characters. Emperor Zhou Yuan's face became even more ugly. After reading the confession, Emperor Zhou Yuan became furious and slapped the desk hard.
"If Aiqing is alive, I will investigate this matter thoroughly." Emperor Zhou Yuan looked at Qi Yuan, "But where did this confession of Aiqing come from?"
As an emperor, Emperor Zhou Yuan had already investigated clearly when he decided to use Qi Yuan.
Emperor Zhou Yuan pretended not to know, and it was even less possible for Qi Yuan to expose him.
"Reporting to your majesty, I have a cousin named Li Wangcai. He is a loyal man. God showed mercy on him because of his natural supernatural power. He also learned martial arts from reading miscellaneous books, and then he caught the killer and got a confession."
Qi Yuanyan spoke sincerely, and his words unconsciously revealed his gratitude and praise for his cousin.
"Oh? Aiqing has such an outstanding cousin, I will definitely meet him someday." Emperor Zhou Yuan said with a surprised look on his face.
This is obviously because he has taken a fancy to Li Wangcai's martial arts and wants to use it for his own use. Isn't it just acting?
Qi Yuan also looked surprised when he heard this, "Thank you for your appreciation, Your Majesty."
Emperor Zhou Yuan made another promise to Qi Yuan about the fraud in the imperial examination, and asked a lot about tax reform before letting Qi Yuan go to the palace.
Qi Yuan walked out of the palace gate and saw 888 waving.
"The next step is to start tax reform directly?" 888 asked while driving the carriage.
Qi Yuan smiled and said, "Not so fast. In a year at most, Emperor Zhou Yuan will definitely send Tan Che to thoroughly investigate the fraud in the imperial examination before the next imperial examination."
"That's true. It's appropriate to send Tan Che to investigate thoroughly after he was harmed by Yucai Academy." 888 agreed.
Can it be inappropriate? This is to give Tan Che a knife to take revenge.
"What about Dad? Do you want to go together?"
"I won't go. The harassment at the border has been going on for a year or two. It is estimated that after the commercial tax is implemented, the treasury will have money, and Emperor Zhou Yuan will want to go to war." Qi Yuan said while eating snacks.
"Are you going to conquer the country again?"
Qi Yuan clapped his hands, "I won't go, you go. I have already recommended you to Emperor Zhou Yuan."
888:……
So he went to the palace for a while and then sold it? ?
"Sir, do you want to get rid of my laziness?" 888 looked at the progress bar and seriously doubted Qi Yuan's motives.
"You don't want to go because you want to get a wife and have children and experience the trials of love? Besides, wouldn't it be nice to go and guard the border to gain merit?" Although Qi Yuan thought so, he would never say it out loud.
888 was stunned for a moment, and shook his head hard at the thought of being pulled into a kiss by his aunt.
Qi Yuan's plan was linked together, and the key to each link was delivered to Emperor Zhou Yuan.
Emperor Zhou Yuan couldn't help but sigh and doubt, "Suning, do you think such a smart person can really control it?"
Suning didn't have the courage to discuss the government's affairs arbitrarily, "This old slave is stupid and only knows that His Majesty is the Emperor."
Emperor Zhou Yuan had already made up his mind and it was just a casual question.
Sure enough, Qi Yuan said it again in public the next morning on Emperor Zhou Yuan's suggestion.
"Fruiting in the imperial examination and chasing down the candidates are simply arrogant. Your Majesty, please investigate thoroughly!" Qi Yuan knelt in the hall and said.
Liu Yuan was also frightened by Qi Yuan's words. As the Minister of Rites and the examiner of the imperial examination, if there was fraud in the imperial examination, he would be the first to suffer.
Liu Yuan looked at Qi Yuan in the palace and immediately stepped out of the queue when he felt Emperor Zhou Yuan's glance.
"The fraud in the imperial examination is due to the poor proctoring of the examination by the humble minister. Please punish me." Liu Yuan said, changing the subject. "These academies are simply killing talents. The imperial examination is the foundation of the country. Your Majesty, please investigate strictly!"
Liu Yuan has long been accustomed to Emperor Zhou Yuan using him as a sword. Liang Cai just took office today and asked Emperor Zhou Yuan to conduct a thorough investigation in the morning.
This was definitely discussed by Emperor Zhou Yuan. Liang Cai really became Emperor Zhou Yuan's good sword!
As soon as he took office, he gave everyone a blow. Fraud in the imperial examination was a serious crime. Emperor Zhou Yuan investigated thoroughly. Who knows how much he wanted to burn the flames?
However, the evidence is in front of us, but no one in the palace stands up and says no. Anyone who dares to say that he does not investigate thoroughly in this situation is looking for death.
"Your Majesty, please investigate thoroughly!" All the officials said in unison.
Emperor Zhou Yuan then pretended to lose his temper and said, "The fraud in the imperial examination was discovered, so he asked Lord Liu to plead guilty and meritorious service. This time, the thorough investigation was carried out by Liu Yuan, the Minister of Rites, assisted by Wu Yunlin, the Minister of Official Affairs."
Investigate, we must investigate thoroughly and never tolerate it. Give an explanation to the scholars all over the world! "
After Emperor Zhou Yuan finished speaking, he ended the morning court without giving these officials a chance to refute.
A minister of the Ministry of Etiquette and a minister of the Ministry of Official Affairs, the gap between the two is not that big. Your Majesty still values Wu Yunlin and leaves this kind of matter to him, if he can do a great job.
Everyone looked at the current Minister of Libu secretly, and the Minister of Libu smiled extremely reluctantly.
Qi Yuan fell behind and looked at Wu Yunlin who was talking to Liu Yuan. She strongly recommended this opportunity to Emperor Zhou Yuan.
A thorough investigation will inevitably require someone to take the lead and involve the matter deeper. Tan Che's current ability is not enough, and Wu Yunlin, who has the trust of Emperor Zhou Yuan, becomes the best candidate.
Let Wu Yunlin investigate Wang Hanlan by himself. Either dog bites dog or the two of them are in cahoots, so they can be caught in one fell swoop.
Wouldn't it be better to buy Tan Che a chance and some time? After all, as soon as Wu Yunlin went to Yangzhou, the official department lacked someone whom Emperor Zhou Yuan trusted.
But it was obvious that Wu Yunlin did not know his situation, and instead was immersed in the joy that he was still valued by Emperor Zhou Yuan.
As long as he makes great contributions, he won't be afraid that he won't be able to go further! So what if Liang Cai is a genius?
