Houfu Key Class

When everyone heard Ge Hong's approval of the boys, they all looked at each other. They didn't quite understand, but they also noticed his admiration.

Ge Hong took a deep breath, thought of Shen Yibai's strategy he had just read, and then thought about his own article. He quickly turned back to find his notes. If he loses, he loses. He cannot lose in vain. He must continue to work hard to catch up with these people!

Outside the academy.

The five young boys got on the carriage full of fighting spirit and were still discussing how to improve the strategy. Only Xu Wan glanced in Ge Hong's direction.

——That’s looking at my past self.

She was also constantly overtaken by others after entering middle school due to poverty and backward educational resources. Even though she studied hard and got top marks in all subjects, it was still because she had too many points in English. The subject that she had only been exposed to since junior high school and had difficulty learning was something that others had learned since childhood.

The inequality of people's origins cannot be changed in ancient or modern times. But because of this, should we feel sorry for ourselves and give up our efforts?

No, she came out of the mountains through studying. Although she only passed the 211 entrance examination, she was able to get scholarships every year. After graduation, she found a pretty good job and helped many younger brothers and sisters.

The scientific examination may not be absolutely fair to every ordinary person, but it is already a relatively fair way.

so--

Come on, Ge Hong, I hope you can go further.

The General's Mansion.

"Aw~ We're home, let's see who can reach the big study first?" the little devil suggested, kicking his legs.

"Then I will definitely win!" Shen Yibai was as confident as ever,

"Pull him down, it's me!" Wei Xinglu was not afraid.

Zong Wenxiu smiled and counted them: "Ready, three, two, one, run -"

"Rush!!!"

The four young men all started running away, not wanting to lag behind. Zong Wenxiu also trotted behind to cheer them up.

Xu Wan laughed for a while before following her, but Cuizhi stopped her after taking a few steps: "Madam, look, the general is back."

"Ah?" Xu Wan was caught off guard and turned around, looking right into Zong Zhao's eyes.

Having been used to him going out early and coming back late in the past two months, she was still a little surprised to see Zong Zhao suddenly in broad daylight. Xu Wan turned around and walked over and asked, "Are you done so quickly today?"

The servants stepped back cognizantly, giving the two masters some time alone. Cuizhi winked at them desperately, trying to hold back her aunt's smile.

Zong Zhao looked at her with his eyes lowered and said in a low voice: "We're done. Dali Temple has received the approval from the Ministry of Punishment. It's time for us to close the net."

Xu Wan quickly realized that he was talking about the case of Yan Xiang, an unjust case that had been sealed for twelve years. She stretched out her hand to cover her mouth, blinked and said, "Then what happens next..."

"——Go get someone." Zong Zhao said.

"Then why did you come back home?" Xu Wan asked quickly, "Do you need anything else?" She looked behind him and saw that there were many soldiers waiting for him.

Zong Zhao lowered his head and said to her: "Call Wen Xiu and Jin Cheng, and we will arrest them together."

Xu Wan became excited immediately, but she still held back and asked: "We, we will go there together, won't we alert the enemy?"

"No," Zong Zhao said firmly, "the area has been surrounded by troops, and not a single dog can escape."

Xu Wan: "!!!"

What a large-scale arrest scene this is! !

She quickly said: "Wait a minute, I'll call them out right away." After saying that, Xu Wan picked up her skirt and ran towards the house.

The four dandies in front were racing and had long since disappeared. Xu Wan chased after her while muttering: "Why are these little bastards running so fast!"

Suburbs of Beijing.

Here is a manor far away from the busy city, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and fresh air, which is most suitable for retirement.

As the carriage stopped, Zong Zhao got out of the car followed by Xu Wan. Zong Jincheng rubbed his hands with excitement and jumped out of the car excitedly.

"Brother, come on, I'll catch you." The little devil called to him.

Zong Wenxiu's whole body was tense and his palms were slightly sweaty.

He had quietly thought that when he entered the official career and had an official position, he might try to investigate the corruption case of Prime Minister Yan that shocked the government and the public... But that would be at least many years later. Who would have thought that the uncle only used two Yue found out about this matter.

And the culprit is in the courtyard.

Zong Wenxiu grabbed his brother's hand, quickly jumped out of the carriage, and followed Zong Zhao and Xu Wan into the courtyard.

Beside the pond in the main courtyard, there was a half-played chess game. A gray-haired old man in his sixties, holding a black chess piece, made a move. Then he smiled leisurely at Zong Zhao and said, "General Zong, I heard that you Not only are you good at civil and military skills, but you are also very good at chess. I wonder if I would be lucky enough to play half a game with you?"

On the chessboard, black is in the lead and white is at a disadvantage.

Xu Wan looked around. Because they were surrounded by the army, the servants in the courtyard were frightened and trembling in the corner. This was in sharp contrast to the old man's calmness.

The little devil whispered: "What kind of chess is dad playing with the big bad guy? Take him down."

Xu Wan shook her head at him and said comfortingly: "Don't be anxious, just wait and see."

Zong Wenxiu was also very anxious, he couldn't wait to know the truth, but with his uncle here, he felt extremely at ease, and he also took his younger brother to listen and see.

Over there, Zong Zhao had already sat down. He held Baizi in one hand and started to make arrangements.

The old man played a few tricks with him and said with a smile: "The Yuanyang Marquisate has been a military general for generations. I didn't expect that there would be a champion in the imperial examination. When you won the championship, I thought you would be a civil servant. Who knew that you would come back with great military exploits after missing on the battlefield for eight years. But I don't understand why the general, who has already gained fame and fortune, would make things difficult for me, a retired prime minister?"

After saying this, the black piece fell to the killer.

And Xu Wan finally knew the identity of this person.

He was the prime minister of the previous term-Fan Ding.

Twelve years ago, after Prime Minister Yan was dismissed for corruption, the position of prime minister changed three people one after another. No one expected that the man behind the scenes would stand so far away.

"Old Fan worked hard to pave the way for his superiors, and it took eight years before he got his chance. This patience is really admirable. However, the law of nature is clear and people's hearts are burning. I will overturn Prime Minister Yan's case."

Zong Zhao's white piece fell and broke his killer move.

Fan Ding was stunned.

Then he smiled and made another move, and said calmly: "Young man, don't be too ruthless. Prime Minister Yan's corruption case was tried by the three courts and the emperor personally convicted him. You want to overturn the case. Do you think it's as simple as killing me? You are slapping the face of the entire three courts and the emperor."

Zong Zhao continued to make a move and reminded: "Mr. Fan is wrong."

"Oh?" Fan Ding looked at him in confusion.

Zong Zhao raised his dark eyes and corrected him in a firm tone: "You will not be the only one to be brought to justice. All those who made this case a wrongful case will be punished accordingly. No matter how big or small the official position is, whether they have retired or not, and no matter how many people are implicated... none of you can escape."