Peerless Pirates

Chapter 206 Rumors spread

The imperial examinations in the Da Qi Dynasty were initially the same as those in the previous dynasty in the late Northern Song Dynasty (Latest Chapter of Lord God of the Infinite World).

After Huang Yuandu's reform, it is now divided into four subjects, namely classics, policy theory, historical theory, and poetry. Classics, of course, are the Six Classics, which take chapters and sentences from the classics as questions for candidates to answer. Historical theory and policy theory are respectively

It raises a historical issue and a realistic policy issue to test the candidate's ability to solve practical problems (far traveler). As for poetry, it is a supplement to test the literary talent.

For the four examinations, the examiner divided them into four grades: A, B, C and D, and each grade was further divided into upper, middle and lower grades. After sealing and marking, the four papers of the candidates were put together and considered comprehensively. Since Huang Yuandu paid attention to Neo-Confucianism, then "

"Classics" has the first position in the examination paper. It must be explained from the perspective of Neo-Confucianism, and it is also ranked highest.

It is an important basis. If two candidates both get "A" in "Classics", then it depends on the scores of policy theory, followed by history theory, poetry and poetry. If they happen to have the same scores in these four subjects, then it depends on the score of policy theory.

The attitude of the examiner is generally left to Hou Wenxian, the pacifier of Shandong Road, to make a decision. Of course, this situation will basically never happen.

In the Shandong Road Examination in the eighth year of the Zhengyuan Dynasty, the "Classics" section had a particularly long question, which came from the "Book of Rites", which is also the famous "Datong Chapter" in later generations. Song Zheng sat in the examination room, pondered for a moment, and then began to write

Ji Shu, "The great unity is the same principle..."

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While Song Zheng was concentrating on participating in the literary examination, a "rumor" quietly spread in Licheng.

To the north of Licheng, there is the garrison camp at Shandong Pass.

After an hour and a half of training, teams of sergeants sat on the ground and began to enjoy a rare moment of rest.

"Hey, second brother, did you know that on the night of the seventh day of September, there was a fight at the Sihua Inn, and I heard that hundreds of people were killed?" Among the sergeants, a thin-faced guy was whispering to the others.

News coming.

"I heard that people from the Big Chong Gang and Little Taishan were fighting there. It seems that not many people died? These guys, if you have the energy to join the army, how about killing the Dajin Barbarian?" A dark-faced young man wiped his sweat.

Pearl, said nonchalantly.

"A gang war? That's a bluff from the government. In fact..." The man looked around and whispered, "I heard that a group of bandits from Dajin came to Daqi and stayed at the Sihua Inn in the middle of the night.

Go out and steal property, kill people and set fires."

"You kid are talking nonsense. The thieves from Daikin can sneak into our Daqi. Are they not afraid of being slaughtered?"

"Second brother, when did I lie to you? It's true (Latest Chapter of Beautiful Taoist Priest). You also know that yesterday, during the Double Ninth Festival, we took a break and I went back home. At noon, we sent a few messages to ask me to come to the Spring Festival.

When I was having dinner with Lou, I heard a group of guys eating next door shouting."

"Do you believe what you heard in the restaurant?"

"It's no wonder that we didn't believe it. What that guy said was very telling. He said that after the barbarians robbed the things, they set fire to them and destroyed the corpses. That night, several houses around the Sihua Inn were on fire.

The fire broke out. Some people in the world couldn't stand it anymore, so they gathered together to take action. Who knew those barbarians were so powerful, both sides died.

Many people. Finally, the barbarian leader set a fire and burned all the corpses. Then he hid again, looking for opportunities to commit crimes again. Second brother, think about it, where is the Sihua Inn? That is Licheng

The garrison camp is opened by a general's family, how dare gangsters make trouble there. Besides, have you ever seen gangsters get into trouble and hundreds of people die at once?"

"Really? These big money thieves who deserve to be killed simply don't take us Da Qi into consideration."

"Yes, I am so angry. But the government notice insists that it is a gang war. In the past two days, the Da Chong Gang has been wiped out, and even the gang leader Yu Da Chong was arrested. I also heard that Yu Da Chong was this time

The person who organized the encirclement and suppression of the big gold thief."

"I've also heard that this jade bug is a man. It's so chilling for the government to do this."

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In the Licheng Martial Academy, the Imperial City Division stronghold, Li Hongniang's face was as dark as water.

"What's going on? How come it's only been two days and the streets are filled with rumors of big gold thieves?"

A team leader from the Imperial City Department of Licheng replied tremblingly, "We also secretly arrested a few people and asked them where they got the news. Some said it was from a wine shop, some said it was a teahouse, and some

It is said that it came from the bookstore. Judging from the source, it is a place where people are concentrated."

Li Hongniang remained silent. This was a great move. She had already hidden Wanyan Yusheng and the other three people in a very secret place, but now the other party actually knew how to use this method to exert pressure (copied the latest chapter of Overlord). If she had finished speaking directly

Yan Yu was born into a wealthy family and met Pang Hui.

On the contrary, they would not believe it, so they made up the rumor about the big gold thief. This was obviously to put pressure on the military and the government, to intensify the search internally, and to tighten the defense line along the Yellow River externally. Wanyan Yusheng had nowhere to hide.

It is also impossible to safely cross the Yellow River to the north, it is too poisonous.

The meeting between Pang Hui and Wanyan Yusheng is extremely secretive in Daqi. It can be said that except for the heads of the Imperial City Department and Dark Eagle, almost no one knows about it. Li Hongniang's peak is the deputy capital of the Imperial City Department

Tong Duanren once planned to hide Wanyan Yusheng and others in official cargo and transport them to the official foraging field between Jin and Qi north of the Yellow River. He then sent the three people back without anyone noticing.

Rumors are rampant now, and the interrogation will be extremely strict. I am afraid it will be difficult to get away with it. If Wanyan Yusheng cannot return to Daijin for a long time, and if Wanyan Yong dies, how will Wanyan Yusheng fight for the throne?

Do you want Pang Hui to arrange for Qiao Zhenchuan, the governor of Shandong Pass, to handle this matter? I'm afraid it's inappropriate. Although Qiao Zhenchuan was promoted by Pang Hui, he is upright and is a well-known war fighter. How can he be convinced in a short time? Besides, in

Until the situation becomes clear, Pang Hui will not let his various governors and generals know about this matter.

What should we do? Pang Hui will arrive in Licheng tomorrow. If the matter has not yet been decided, don’t be afraid of being scolded by Pang Hui. The key is that it will delay important events!

Thinking of this, Li Hongniang started to sweat. She also thought of the news that Song Zheng asked Hu Qiang to send, "Huang Gongzi visited Cong Kui on the Double Ninth Festival, and Wulongtan pursued his daughter with sinister intentions." In just one sentence, Li Hongniang was shocked.

I'm a little surprised. Now there are all kinds of rumors. What should I do?

Li Hongniang couldn't sit still anymore. She stood up and walked out of the stronghold, left the martial arts courtyard, and walked down the mountain. A quarter of an hour later, she entered a small civilian courtyard.

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"Sure enough, it's a good idea!" Duan Ren sat on the chair, his eyes flashing coldly. Duan Ren was in his fifties, with a square face, big ears, and a kind face. When walking on the street, people would just treat him like

He is a wealthy man, and no one would have thought that he was one of the two deputy commanders who actually controlled the Imperial City Division.

Two big men, Pang Zhen and Pang Xun, stood behind him. Both of them came from the royal family. Although they were from the side branch, their surname was "Pang" after all. However, these two top masters were willing to take orders from Duan Ren, which also shows that Duan Ren's

Extraordinary. Of course, it was precisely because of this surname that Duan Ren did not send him to participate in the battle at Sihua Inn.

"Master Dutong, as soon as the rumors come out, the government will send more people to patrol the city tomorrow in order to calm the people's hearts. Governor Qiao may also take action!" Li Hongniang stood in the hall, with an anxious look on her face.

Duan Ren nodded, "No need for tomorrow. Before you came, I just got the news that Qiao Zhenchuan had issued a secret order to step up patrols at the Yellow River Pass in the north, regardless of official goods, smuggling channels, and wandering monks.

We must avoid crossing the river. The strategy we originally discussed can no longer be used."

"You're moving so fast? Didn't the rumors just spread in the past two days?"

"I don't know how Qiao Zhenchuan learned about it, but Cong Kui visited Qiao Zhenchuan early this morning, and at noon, he gave this order."

"Cong Kui?" Li Hongniang exclaimed.

"What? The matchmaker thinks something is wrong?" Duan Ren stared at her and asked.

"Song Zheng sent news last night, saying that Huang Song visited Cong Kui on the Double Ninth Festival and even went to Wulongtan to pursue Cong Kui's daughter."

"Is there such a thing?" Duan Ren stood up immediately and walked back and forth a few steps, "Doesn't Qiao Zhenchuan know that Wanyan Yusheng came to Licheng?"

"I don't know yet. However, if he really knows about this, he will definitely ask the prince when he comes tomorrow."

"Everything has not yet been decided. How can the prince explain this matter to him! If it is not handled properly, he will definitely be separated from the prince (the latest chapter of Love Beyond Time and Space)." Duan Ren was also a little anxious and walked even harder.

Soon.

"Lord Dutong, there is no need to be so worried. If the prince convinces Governor Qiao, wouldn't everything be solved?"

"How can it be so easy! The prince has always advocated resolute resistance to gold, and now he has secret talks with Wanyan Yusheng. What will that old stubborn donkey Qiao Zhenchuan think? Besides, even if Qiao Zhenchuan promised to let Wanyan Yusheng return to the north, he has already done it.

Cong Kui will definitely use the secret order to make use of it and watch the Yellow River Pass with great concern."

The two discussed it for a long time, but could not think of a suitable solution. The most important thing was that both of them were a little panicked. If this matter went wrong, no one could bear Pang Hui's anger, and it was very likely that they would not even be able to save their heads.

They had just defeated Huang Yuandu's assassins and won a beautiful battle. However, as Huang Song made two moves to win over Cong Kui and spread rumors, the two of them were forced into such a situation. Whether the east wind overwhelms the west wind or the west wind overpowers the east wind, no one can

Not sure.

The two sat quietly for another half an hour. Pang Zhen behind them suddenly said, "Master Dutong, Song Xiaolang's performance this time is extremely extraordinary. He discovered Huang Song's collusion with Cong Kui. Why not ask him about countermeasures?"

"This kid has good skills and a good brain, but now it involves a political struggle, not a fight. How can a child like him know what political struggle is? How can he have the ability to solve such a thing!" Duan Ren shook his head.

Li Hongniang's eyes lit up, "Master Dutong, his secret report that Huang Song colluded with Cong Kui shows that he is highly alert. Anyway, he is fully aware of Wanyan Yusheng's story. It's okay for us to ask for advice.

loss!"

Duan Ren looked at Li Hongniang, "You praised that child as a flower. If he hadn't participated in any martial arts competitions or literary examinations, I would have wanted to meet him. That's all, let him come."

Li Hongniang nodded and turned around to go out.

Looking at her back, Duan Ren smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'm really getting old to ask a child for advice."