Chen Chuge's slap was so powerful that it was full of strength.
Zhao Lingyun was staggered directly.
If it were before, someone would naturally stand up and speak for Zhao Lingyun.
But now, there is no need to look at who Shen Liangfu and others are.
This is a ruthless person who has rounded up the top eleven in this competition, and Zhao Lingyun, who they have high hopes for, can only squeeze into the top twenty.
Offending someone from the top 11 for the sake of someone in the top 20?
This account cannot be calculated no matter how much it is calculated.
What's more, most of them had also ridiculed him before.
Zhao Lingyun, who had offended the first eleven for nothing, was so angry that her teeth were itching, so how could she speak for him?
Zhao Lingyun was stunned and suppressed her blush. After a long time, she said: "Rude!"
"Where's Brother Sun? Where's Brother Sun? Didn't he say the news was true? Where are the others?"
"What about that bastard named Sun?"
What followed was hysterical yelling!
"Brother Lingyun, I just saw him leading a middle-aged man out of the city in a hurry."
Someone kindly gave a little advice, but Zhao Lingyun was completely defeated.
"Bastard! Bastard!"
"I trust you with all my heart, how could you play with me like this!"
"Bastard, bastard!"
Snapped!
However, what greeted him was another slap.
This time, it was Zhen Renyi who slapped him.
"That's enough for you! We are all scholars, how can we do such a vulgar thing?"
"Hmph, you have insulted my reputation many times. I just slapped you in the mouth. What does it mean?"
"Even if the news spreads, who can say that I'm not waiting for half of it?"
Hearing this, Zhao Lingyun was stunned, recalling what she had done before, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say to refute.
Turning out of the corner of his eye, he saw Shen Liangfu also waving his arms and walking forward eagerly.
He was suddenly shocked and said in panic: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I have something to say!"
"Everyone Hu! Yes, everyone please seek justice!"
"Their literary world in the south has been suffering for a long time, and is far less prosperous than our literary world in the north. If there is no suspicion of fraud, how can it be possible to include the top 11 in the Yuanhui Examination? I implore everyone to strictly investigate these ten people!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the contradiction between the candidates from the north and the south was intensified.
Sure enough, soon some candidates from the north came forward to affirm his statement.
"Yes, I know all these ten people. They are from the two counties of Jianghuai and have not been ranked in the imperial examinations in the past."
"Not to mention the first eleven, there must be something fishy in it!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.
Northern candidates were furious, believing that Shen Liangfu and ten others had stolen the glory of the northern literary world through unfair means.
The southern candidates were even more furious and retorted: Could it be that according to your opinion, our southern literary world will never produce talented people? Is it normal to be trampled under your feet forever by the North?
The conflict between the two parties was aggravated by Zhao Lingyun's words, and they were about to take action at the first sight.
At the critical moment, a crisp gong sounded.
Hu Yan cleared his throat and said solemnly: "Quiet!"
"How can we, the scholars, be so noisy and rude?"
"As I said before, this is a list jointly drawn up by the lords of the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College, and handed over to His Majesty for final decision."
"Is it possible that you are so bold that you dare to speak ill of His Majesty?"
As soon as this was said, the crowd suddenly became silent.
After all, these days, if you get the reputation of being a sage for no reason, your career will be in trouble in the future.
"But I can't bear to wait!"
"Yes, the top three have always been from the north. How could they be asked to be taken by southerners?"
"If it's not fraud, how can we explain it?"
"quiet!"
"There is something fishy about this matter, but it is definitely not fraud!"
"Do you know who the poet is from Huainan?"
After hearing this, most candidates from the north were at a loss, while candidates from the south showed pride.
"For those who have never heard of it, have you ever heard of "Zhen Yumen" and "Joining the Army"?"
"Such a masterpiece, of course I've heard of it."
"The Huainan poet is the author of these two poems."
"To be able to write such a poem, you must be very talented. Why don't you meet this poet and take part in this examination?"
"This person has no intention of pursuing an official career, but the disciples he taught participated in this examination, including Shen Liangfu and ten others."
boom!
As soon as this statement came out, everyone around him was in an uproar.
"How come there are people like this? The disciples they taught can actually round up the first eleven?"
"It's appalling, it's really appalling."
"There is such a famous teacher in Huainan?"
Most people were horrified and inexplicable, but of course there were a handful of people who remained calm and raised questions.
"The way of learning is something that is accumulated over time. Even if these ten people get famous teachers, it is impossible for them to improve their knowledge to such an extent in a short period of time. There must be something fishy in it!"
"Yes, this Huainan poet has accurately predicted the direction of the examination questions from more than 300 decrees issued by our government in recent years!"
These words can explain why Shen Liangfu and others ranked higher than the last.
But the authenticity is even more doubtful.
The whole place was silent for a while, and then someone asked, "Predict the direction of the question from...from the government decree?"
"Is this what humans can do?"
As soon as the news came out, everyone was obviously in an uproar.
However, this news was verified by the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College, approved by the Holy Emperor, and finally came out from the mouth of Hu Yanhu, the leader of Qiandu literary circle.
This kind of authority, when combined, you have to believe it even if you don’t believe it!
Thinking of this, everyone was shocked and couldn't imagine why such a literary talent came from the south and not the north.
"If you don't believe it, you can read "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and Feihong Daily, which were also written by him."
"Although it is just a short storybook, the quotations from scriptures are enough to show its great literary talent."
As soon as this statement came out, there was another uproar.
"It turns out that "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was also written by this poet!"
"Oh my god, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was actually produced in Huainan, and Zhubei is selling like hot cakes!"
Evidence was being thrown out one after another, coupled with the official endorsement of Hu Yan.
All the candidates finally accepted this fact and could only lament that Shen Liangfu and the other ten people were really lucky to meet such a great scholar.
In the crowd, Chen Chuge held the ashamed and angry Zhao Lingyun in his arms and said, "Now that things have happened, what else is there to say?"
"I, Zhao Lingyun, have nothing to say."
"Well, from now on, if you meet us in Qiandu, you will take a detour!"
After saying that, he loosened his collar.
When Zhao Lingyun saw this, she immediately turned around and fled in a hurry.
The figure on the back looked as frightened as a bereaved dog.
Coming to Gandu this time was a mixed experience.
Fortunately, even though my ranking is not good, I am in high school and can become a Jinshi.
The worry is that his reputation will be lost. From now on, if Zhao Lingyun is mentioned, everyone will laugh.
How could he hang out in the officialdom of Qiandu?
It is better to try to be transferred to your hometown as an official.
