The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Cheng Minzheng shed two lines of tears, and the sound was like a bell: "I have betrayed the emperor's favor. Although I did not sell the policy title myself, it was because of me that the policy title was leaked. I remember that day when I gave the policy title in the study, the book boy urged me When I went to eat, I just put the policy title under the book and left in a hurry. It was only for one meal. The only person who could see the policy title was the book boy. I really don’t know about it. I will die! "

Yu Meili was silent for a long time.

Suddenly, the voice of Emperor Hongzhi came out: "I, I believe this is the truth."

Emperor Hongzhi's voice was filled with emotion.

He remembered old things. When he was in the Qing Palace, he didn't live a peaceful life for a few days. Fortunately, Master Cheng was selected as a palace official. He not only taught him lessons, but also gave him a lot of care and consideration. Feeling the love of licking the calf, even if Master Cheng complains about it, he can't forget the old love.

He has been feeling uneasy these past few days, and it would be easy to deal with it if the question he asked was Shutong.

Emperor Hongzhi in the royal palace waved his hand, and Cheng Minzheng was taken away.

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: "The facts of the case are clear. Cheng Minzheng became an official. The scholar was imprisoned. Xu Jing and Tang Yin were removed from their official positions. As for the general examination, we will eliminate those papers handled by Master Cheng and let the results be released."

In the past few days, Yan Chengjin asked Wang Busui to inquire about news one after another.

When will the list be released? Is he among those who have been omitted?

Soon, news spread in the capital that Cheng Minzheng had been released. However, after this incident, his reputation was criticized.

Wan Ti is a challenge to all the scholars in the capital.

Cheng Minzheng allowed them to be treated unfairly, how could they be willing to do so, so they naturally cursed Cheng Minzheng.

Yan Chengjin was waiting for news at home, and He Neng trotted in: "Master, Mr. Cheng is here. He said that before leaving Beijing, he wanted to see the master and give him something. Can you see him?"

Yan Chengjin groaned a few times, and Cheng Minzheng was released. Doesn't that mean that the case of the scandal is over?

"If you don't see me, just say I'm not here."

Cheng Minzheng is retiring and returning to his hometown. The case of the vend has just been completed, and there are guards outside the house. If he is classified as a vend like Tang Yin, all his efforts will be in vain.

etc.

Who else knows better than Cheng Minzheng whether he has read his own papers?

"Is he coming alone, or is he bringing his family with him?" Yan Chengjin wanted to ask clearly before deciding whether to see him or not.

"Master Cheng is alone."

Yan Chengjin thought for a while and said, "Let him come in quickly and check if there is anyone around. Don't let anyone discover that he has entered our yard."

How could he trot out.

After a while, Cheng Minzheng came in.

Today, Cheng Minzheng looks a little more open-minded and completely different from before. There is a bit of vicissitudes of life and kindness on his face, and his official prestige is gone.

Yan Chengjin said: "Master Cheng, I haven't seen you for a long time. I wonder why I came to visit Wan Sheng?"

Cheng Minzheng smiled calmly: "After many ups and downs, you must have heard about me. I am no longer an official, so don't call me Sir. I have something to ask for and something to give. I hope my nephew will agree."

He will ask about grading later, and it is difficult to refuse. Yan Chengjin is not sure what he wants: "You tell me first, and I will see if I can do it."

Cheng Minzheng took out a paper manuscript wrapped in paper, neatly arranged, and had a seal on it: "This is the last volume of "Fox Studio". I hope my nephew can take my place..."

Yan Chengjin became embarrassed: "Don't you know the current reputation of Liu Nuan Taoist?"

Cheng Minzheng smiled bitterly: "It doesn't matter how famous you are, you have to start well and end well, right?"

Yan Chengjin took the manuscript with some hesitation.

Cheng Minzheng added: "These days, I have been taken care of by my nephew. I think the house in the capital is useless. I will give it to my nephew today to repay my kindness."

As he spoke, he took out the land deed from his arms, and a gift deed written by himself.

What a grand gesture! Yan Chengjin was a little confused.

The Cheng Mansion's residence is located in a good location in the inner city of the capital. The land price is very expensive. In addition, the area and prosperity of the residence are several notches higher than that of the Yan Mansion.

It’s worth a lot of money!

Cheng Minzheng is already in such a miserable state, and yet he still comes to Yan's Mansion to give him a gift, which is really conscientious.

Yan Chengjin was moved. He was also a conscientious person. He thought about the Cheng family's great achievements. His father was the former Minister of the Ministry of War, and his father-in-law was also the cabinet bachelor and the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the previous dynasty. A standard second-generation official could return to his hometown. After getting along well, he took over the land deed.

Yan Chengjin put the land deed and the deed book away and said: "Wan Sheng thought it would be such a difficult thing. Like Mr. Wan Sheng, he is also a person who doesn't like unfinished business. It is Wan Sheng's wish to complete the Fox House successfully."

Yan Chengjin thought of his strategy: "I wonder if Mr. has ever reviewed a paper whose handwriting looks a bit like Mr. Li Dongyang's style?"

A scholar like Cheng Minzheng would not be able to distinguish Li Dongyang's handwriting.

His paper was so unique, he must remember it.

However, Cheng Minzheng shook his head sadly: "There have been too many things recently, and I can't remember them at all. I'm going to say goodbye now, and I don't know when we will see each other again. If my nephew has time to go to Huizhou, I will definitely treat him warmly."

While Yan Chengjin was stunned, Cheng Minzheng smiled openly and was about to turn around and leave.

What a pity. Yan Chengjin thought for a while and said, "Sir, wait a minute, this is what the student recently dreamed of. If you still have the slightest nostalgia for the literary world and are still interested in dancing and writing, you might as well take it and take a look."

If the husband still has a little bit of enthusiasm and is willing to write a book, he can also send someone to the capital to give it to the student.

Secret code for the meeting: Qiannan Feizixiao, Tianjin Goubuli,

I can give you the title of Bixian. "

Cheng Minzheng was a little stunned. Although it was not the topic he sold, everyone in the world thought it was the topic he sold. How could his reputation be saved if he risked the world's disapproval?

He must be comforting me.

Cheng Minzheng took the manuscript, put it directly into his arms, smiled bitterly and left the capital.

It was miserable, it was too miserable.

He had a reputation and became the Minister of Rites. He was one step away from reaching the peak of his life, but it was all gone overnight.

The world is unpredictable!

After sighing a few times, Yan Chengjin took a magnifying glass and carefully looked at every word and seal on the deed. It was really a deed!

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In the East Pavilion, the examiners were busy, and waves of paper The rustling sound of flipping through the papers was heard one after another.

Emperor Hongzhi issued an order that Li Dongyang and other examiners should re-examine the papers that Cheng Minzheng had read.

They not only eliminated the papers that Cheng Minzheng had read, but also eliminated all those who had answered the third question well.

In this way, there were vacancies in the list, and the people who were ranked behind had to be filled in.

Yang Wenguan, the official in charge of the Ministry of Rites, sighed: "It's really a fire in the city gate that affects the fish pond. Speaking of it, the questions asked by Mr. Cheng are really difficult. I can't even figure out who the four sons are, let alone write about their accomplishments. It shows that Mr. Cheng is knowledgeable and it's a pity that he retired this time. ”

Li Dongyang, who was sitting at the head of the desk, lowered his head and flipped through the answer sheet: "The theory of the Four Masters comes from "Retreat from the Studio" written by Liu Yin of the Yuan Dynasty. It talks about the four sages of Neo-Confucianism, Shao, Zhou, Cheng, and Zhu. The book once summarized their achievements. Shao was great, Zhou was precise, and Cheng was correct. Zhu's achievements integrated the strengths of the three. Shao was great, Zhou was precise, and Cheng was correct. But if I really want to write it down, I dare not guarantee it. "

You've said it all, and you still don't dare to guarantee it?

Yang Wenguan and others knew that Li Dongyang was being modest. Li Dongyang was well-read and had a wealth of poetry and prose. Everyone in the court knew that he was no less than Cheng Minzheng.

Li Dongyang felt it was a pity to eliminate so many people at once: "It is said that during the Jingtai period, Xu Tai bought questions and won the Shuntian Jieyuan. He was exposed in the joint examination and survived under the protection of Gao Guqu, the university scholar. Speaking of which, Xu Jing and Xu Tai are from the same family. As a junior, he has no memory. It really hurts people a lot."

Yang Wenguan and other officials nodded.

"Mr. Li, the handwriting of this candidate is not only similar to yours in appearance, but also in spirit. Take a look." The examiner of the Ministry of Rites brought a paper.