The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Zhou Mingwen was invited to drink tea at the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Next, the Ministry of Rites fully cooperated, and all officials who might have cheated in the imperial examinations were reported to the Metropolitan Procuratorate one by one.

It was as if a pot was blown up in the capital. Although His Majesty had ordered a thorough investigation, many candidates still gathered in front of the Ministry of Rites or the Tribute Academy, waiting for the results of further investigations.

What Xiao Rui was worried about also happened. Sure enough, a candidate from Hangzhou Prefecture reported Jinbao, saying that he was not academically shallow, so how could he be on the list? Therefore, the Leopard was also summoned by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but after being fully prepared, the Leopard went in calmly without fear.

Xiao Rui has already greeted Hao Yun and Song Ci, and it is not difficult to keep the leopard. According to Xiao Rui's calculation, at the end of the investigation, only those six candidates can be found to have cheated, so the possibility of abolishing the imperial examination is not very likely. Great, as for Zhou Mingwen, hey, he knows the ending without guessing.

In the next two days, the fraud case was the top priority in the capital, and it attracted everyone's attention.

However, Xiao Rui had already shifted his focus. He arrived at Limin Street in Xicheng District with Jia Xu and Guo Jia in a carriage, and stopped at a street corner. Li Yuanfang, who was driving, was very familiar with this place, walking along the street, it was the entrance of Wei Dabao's private vault.

In the carriage, Jia Xu lifted the curtain, and the three of them also looked at the house where Wei Dabao's private treasury was located. After a while, they put it down, and Xiao Rui asked, "Mr. Wenhe, you locked the treasure entrance according to the Mozang map." ,right here?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "That's right! Although it's been too long, I found three ancient ruins in the capital. After confirming the location of the Mozang map, I combined the current map of the capital to finally determine the location. .”

"Didn't Your Highness say that to get to Wei Dabao's private treasury, you need to go through a corridor. That corridor has been around for a long time, and it was not built by Wei Dabao privately. Is it related to Mo Zang?" Guo Jia reminded.

Xiao Rui nodded, and said: "That corridor is not long, it only connects two houses, it feels very weird, if it is really related to Mozang, it must not be an ordinary passage, there are other tricks. How about it, let Li Yuanfang Let's check the situation, so we don't want to go down. Our own treasury has been removed, and Wei Dabao will probably send someone to spy on it, so we shouldn't show up."

"Okay!" Jia Xu and Guo Jia nodded, and then ordered Li Yuanfang to drive home.

after curfew.

Li Yuanfang sneaked here in night clothes and entered the corridor again, this time he had to observe the corridor carefully.

This passageway made of large blue stones is only two meters high and more than one meter wide, and the space is a bit narrow. When the silver in the box was removed last time, Li Kui was almost stuck in the passageway.

Li Yuanfang checked the surroundings carefully, and could judge that there was no problem with the entrances and exits on both sides, so if there was a problem, it was on this 40-50 meter long corridor.

He knocked on the bluestone, and the sound was very thick, which meant that the backside of the bluestone was not empty. Of course, it could also be that the big bluestone was big and thick. Li Yuanfang also felt that there was something wrong with this tunnel. The mottled traces on the big bluestone showed that it was a long time ago, definitely surpassing the founding history of the Great Xia Kingdom. The Great Xia Kingdom was founded more than five hundred years ago. Going forward is the era of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States separatist regimes, so looking at the traces, it is very likely that it was built in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States.

Li Yuanfang checked the big bluestones in the corridor one by one, not letting them go up, down, left, and right. After spending more than an hour, he finally noticed the slight difference!

In the middle of the corridor, the sound of two bluestones being knocked was crisper than the other sounds. Although the sound was very slight, Li Yuanfang still noticed it. In addition, the two bluestones sank half a penny higher than the other bluestones around them, which further verified Li Yuanfang's guess.

However, he tried to knock hard, kick hard, and even chop with a knife, but the two bluestones did not move at all.

The bluestone, which is half a meter long and wide, has an unknown thickness. If the bottom is really the entrance of a treasure, it will be difficult to pry it open by manpower alone, unless you use special tools to dig it, or use gunpowder to explode it directly.

Li Yuanfang checked the other big bluestones to ensure that he did not lose any other important clues, and then left immediately.

Back at Prince Xian's Mansion, Li Yuanfang told Xiao Rui what he had found, and Xiao Rui, Jia Xu, and Guo Jia nodded. It seemed that the speculation had come true, and Mo Zang's treasure was indeed under the corridor.

"It's not a problem to send his confidantes to excavate, but I'm afraid it won't be completed in a day or two. If Wei Dabao sends people to monitor there, the leaked whereabouts will not be good." Jia Xu said.

Xiao Rui nodded and said: "Then don't rush to open Mozang. I will be leaving Beijing in a few days. Let's put aside the matter of Mozang for now. When we get rid of Wei Dabao in the future, we can dig it at ease."

Jia Xu and Guo Jia naturally had no objection.

In fact, just as Xiao Rui guessed, Wei Dabao had indeed planted spies from the East Factory nearby. Although he already knew that the king of Chu had stolen his money, he also launched revenge, but how could this satisfy Wei Dabao? But it's all his heart and soul. So he arranged for spies to monitor secretly, and if he found someone revisiting the old place, he would definitely retaliate.

If you can't take revenge on King Chu, then take revenge on those who took away your money!

At this time, Xiao Rui thought of Wu Yazi, and said: "The Yang organization wants the ink Yang box, and said that it will give the king a meeting gift in the next few days. It has been a few days, and it is still too late, and there is no sign. Could it be that the other party If you don't want to be soft, you plan to grab it hard?"

Jia Xu laughed and said, "It may be that the meeting ceremony was not well prepared, so it was delayed. The Yang organization was born out of Mo Yang, and it is bound to win the Mo Yang box. They also understand that it is more difficult to snatch it. In addition, they still want to fight with His Highness. If you cooperate, you will definitely not do stupid things. I believe that the longer the delay, the richer the gift will be."

"I think so too! And the advantages of attracting the Yang organization outweigh the disadvantages, so we can plan well." Guo Jia also laughed.

Xiao Rui said: "Mr. Wen He, after Feng Xiao and I leave the capital, you will be responsible for all the big and small matters in the capital, so please trouble you."

Jia Xu hurriedly said: "Your Highness's words hurt me. It is my honor to be valued by His Highness. I stay in the capital without wind and rain, and I am not turbulent. It is hard work for Your Highness to travel long distances with Feng Xiao and Yuan Fang. .”

After a pause, Jia Xu bowed to Guo Jia and said, "Fengxiao, I must take good care of Your Highness!"

Guo Jia helped Jia Xu up, and said, "Mr. Wen He, please get up quickly, do you and I still want to do this great gift?"

The two kept this action, looking at each other and smiling.

Xiao Rui blinked, oh shit, did I notice some bad omens!

I hope that these two people cherish each other, not heart to heart.

"Why does Your Highness have such an expression?" Jia Xu got up, saw Xiao Rui's expression, and asked curiously.

Xiao Rui hurriedly shook off his thoughts, and said with a smile: "It's all right, I just made a joke in my head."

Jia Xu nodded, and didn't ask further questions: "According to the speed of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it is estimated that there will be a result tomorrow. They can't delay the time for too long. Now there are a lot of discussions in the capital. I heard that some people have already met in the Ministry of Rites and The camp was set up in front of the gate of the Gongyuan, and a few people even beat the Dengwen drum, and if they want to sue the imperial court, they must give an explanation to the examinees early."

Guo Jia said: "I guess, tomorrow morning, the court will discuss this matter!"

"Then I have to go to court tomorrow. Although I don't want to get up, it's interesting to see Xiao Yiheng's sad expression, haha..." Xiao Rui couldn't help laughing.

In this way, the time came to the morning of the next day.

Xiao Rui came to the Meridian Gate, and the morning of the past few days was also extremely dull because of the imperial examination fraud case.

Xiao Yiheng seemed very lonely, and he was very worried these few days. Although Zhou Mingwen firmly refused to admit that the test questions were leaked, the facts are a foregone conclusion, and all the evidence points to his son, so it doesn't help if he denies it.

The two uncles are finished, and the mainstay supporting him has collapsed. Even with the support of his grandfather's Zhou Mansion, Li Mingde's Li Mansion, Baihuhou, and his mother, the power collapsed so quickly that Xiao Yiheng felt a deep chill. He looked around, but couldn't find his opponent at a loss.

This time, although it was Xiao Lie and Xiao Jing who did it, Xiao Yiheng felt that there was a terrifying black hand in the dark manipulating everything, which made him feel deeply terrified.

Last night, he went to meet Xi Guogong, the grandfather of the former cabinet scholar and minister of officials, and solemnly warned him: from now on, keep a low profile and stop any plans or actions!

If it were the past, Xiao Yiheng would listen, but he might not necessarily follow suit, because his advantage is far superior to others, why not take advantage of the victory and pursue it?

But now, he has listened to his grandfather's warning, and will definitely keep a low profile!

Thinking of the current situation, Xiao Yiheng sighed, and when he inadvertently glanced past Xiao Lie and Xiao Jing, the two had smug smiles on their faces, and even gave him a bright smile.

Damn it! Two beasts!

Just after scolding, Xiao Yiheng let out a yell, and became ruthless, even scolding himself.

Soon, the drums sounded, and all civil and military officials entered the court.

Emperor Xia entered the palace with his feet on the morning sun, and with Hai Dafu's "Morning early if there is something to do, retreat to the court if there is nothing to do", the morning court officially started.

The other civil and military officials all looked at Du Shaonian, the censor of Zuodu, and they all heard that the court will not be peaceful this morning.

Sure enough, Du Juannian came out, Dali Temple Qing Yuechong and the left servant of the Ministry of Punishment Song Ci followed. Du Juannian took out the memorial from his wide cuff, held it up with both hands, and said respectfully: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the imperial examination fraud case has been resolved." After a thorough investigation, all those involved in the case have been arrested! Please learn from Your Majesty!"

Hai Dafu immediately went down to submit the memorial. Emperor Xia took it, opened it, looked carefully, and said: "The investigation is clear in such a short time, and the context of the case is clearly sorted out, very good! I believe all the lovers are also curious. Now, Master Du, let you make a statement at the morning court!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Du Shaonian took the decree, and immediately said: "My lords, after the joint investigation of the three divisions, we strictly checked all the officials who participated in the imperial examination, from the officials who entered the tribute court to search, to the collection of papers and seals. , copying, marking and other links, the examiners investigated one by one, and finally identified and arrested six candidates who participated in the fraud. After interrogation, the six people confessed to the fraud, and the test books that had not been destroyed were found from the homes of three of them. According to the actual recruiting of the six people, they bought their test booklets from Zhou Xingchen, the son of Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites! The six people got the test booklets, but they didn't know which questions were the formal exam questions, so they paid for the Yuewen Academy The students did the questions and recited all the contents of the questions, and did not use methods such as entrainment or private possession to bring them into the tribute courtyard!"

"The prisoner Zhou Xingchen denied his crime at first, but in the end the facts came before him. He had to confess, admitting that he had stolen the title book of his father, Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, and sold it. The investigation found that although Zhou Mingwen, the Ministry of Rites, did not directly Participated in the fraud case, but he did not keep the test book strictly, which resulted in the book being stolen, and the family management was not strict, which caused his son to commit such crimes!"

"The above is the whole process of the imperial examination fraud case. According to the laws of Daxia, the six people involved in the fraud need to get rid of their names, wear the shackles for three months, show the public with one hundred sticks, and then send them to the frontier for exile! And Zhou Xingchen stole , The sale of the test booklet is serious, and you know the law and violate the law. According to the laws of Daxia, you will be executed! As for Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, you will be dismissed and investigated according to the law!"

After Du Shaonian finished speaking, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Although the civil and military officials heard the news, they couldn't help but sigh at this moment. Zhou Mingwen was completely finished.

Xiao Yiheng sighed and closed his eyes.

Emperor Xia put down the memorial, and then asked: "Master Du has already made it very clear, all Aiqings and princes, do you have any objections?"

Who dares to object?

Civil and military officials secretly looked back, waiting for Xiao Yiheng to see if there was any movement.

But Xiao Yiheng kept his eyes closed all the time, keeping a low profile and never showing up!

Seeing Xiao Yiheng's attitude, Emperor Xia raised the corner of his mouth slightly, showing a satisfied expression. This is a lesson, and it seems that he has learned it, and what he loses must be gained.

Emperor Xia continued: "In this case, let's draw up an order based on the results of the three divisions' joint trial and announce it to the world! In addition, the six people's fraudulent merits will be cancelled, and the candidates who fail the ranking will make up for them. We must appease the candidates' emotions."

"Yes!" The civil and military officials hurriedly bowed their hands.

Next, several officials briefly reported a few things, and the early morning session ended hastily.

When they left the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Xiao Lie and Xiao Jing had the attitude of a victor, with the same scenery.

Xiao Yiheng walked in a low-key manner, with no anger or annoyance on his face, very calm. This made Xiao Rui very surprised, because last time his uncle Zhou Mingfa resigned, he was furious, and now he is expressionless. Could it be that this son was stimulated, and his heart suddenly became stronger?

If so, it would be a bit self-defeating.

However, Xiao Rui was also surprised. There is an old saying that goes well: the country is easy to change and the nature is hard to change. If you want to change your nature, you will not change it unless you experience an extremely serious incident. To Xiao Yiheng, dismissal and investigation is not an extremely serious matter.

Hanging behind the crowd, Xiao Rui was about to leave the palace, but was suddenly stopped by an eunuch.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty has an invitation, and please move to the Hall of Mental Cultivation." The eunuch said.

Xiao Rui was startled, and asked: "Do you know what happened?"

After finishing speaking, Xiao Rui secretly handed him a piece of silver.

The servant eunuch said awkwardly: "I don't know."

Xiao Rui nodded and said: "Okay, I will go quickly."

His Majesty summoned him suddenly, could he have noticed something?

No way!