The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 834 Is My Biggest Adversary

"Do you know? An official was beaten to death at the court meeting three days ago!"

"This matter has been rumored in the capital, and who doesn't know about it!"

"Hey, the emperor is so harsh on officials, it is not the luck of the world!"

In an inn somewhere in the capital, the morning review was over, and the students sat around together.

This kind of time is mostly used to relax, so they basically don't discuss knowledge, but discuss some current affairs news.

And what the capital lacks most is news.

The recent tax checks, the court's resettlement of refugees, the government's measurement of fields...the current affairs can be described as too numerous to mention.

In the past two days, the hottest topic was about the court meeting on February [-]th.

"Do you know why the emperor dismissed the court?"

Although the topic is very hot, there are many evolved versions.

There was a war in the northwest, the empress dowager reprimanded the emperor, and the emperor slept late... Various versions are overwhelming.

While everyone was listing, the person who spoke earlier shook his head: "Fake, what you heard is all false!"

At this moment, there were dozens of candidates gathered in the yard, and everyone's eyes swept over when they heard this.

"Could it be that you know the inside story?"

"Hey, you really told me to look for it. Uncle Yang is the head of the Ministry of Rites. Do you think I know?"

Hearing this, someone immediately laughed and said: "Your uncle is the head of the official department, why is he crowded with us?"

If there are officials who are relatives, they have to arrange to go home anyway, and they will not stay in hotels outside.

Yang An's expression turned ugly, but he straightened his back and said, "My uncle is an upright official, and my family lives in a small courtyard. How can I bear to bother him?"

To be honest, a large number of Beijing officials are struggling, especially the more honest officials.

"If you think that you should be ridiculed for being an upright official, then laugh!" Yang An said with an angry face.

Everyone present was shameless, so it was impossible to ridicule Yang An anymore.

Ridiculous to Yang An, he bent down and bowed: "Brother Yang, please don't blame me for offending me!"

Regarding this, Yang An just nodded his head, and the matter was considered over.

After a few breaths, someone immediately asked: "Brother Yang, what's the inside story of the court meeting that day?"

This question aroused everyone's curiosity.

"Brother Yang, tell everyone!"

Under everyone's expectant eyes, Yang An finally said: "The princess was crying at the court meeting that day, and the emperor went to appease her, and then the court stopped!"

"What? Waiting for such a trivial matter?"

"I've heard about this too. I thought it was too fake before, but I didn't realize that it was because of this!"

"Brother Yang, is what you said true?"

Everyone was chattering, and upon hearing the last sentence, Yang An immediately said: "What Uncle Father said, it will be false!"

"I never thought that the emperor would do such absurd things!"

"In today's troubled times, the world is in turmoil, and billions of subjects look forward to the wise king, who would have known... alas!"

The crowd started to discuss again, although no one scolded Zhao Yanxun explicitly, but the words had already designated him as a faint king.

"Actually, I don't think the emperor's trip may be a bad thing!"

Hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to Yang An, as if they wanted to hear a reason from him.

"The emperor is the father of the emperor, and all the subjects of the world are sons and daughters. If the emperor loves the people of the world like a princess, wouldn't it be a blessing for the world!" Yang An said seriously.

At first glance, this seems to make sense, but if you think about it carefully, you will always find something is wrong.

At least following this line of thought, everyone present could not refute Yang An.

After a few breaths, someone said: "But...the official's remonstrance is also innocent, and the emperor's order to kill him is too much!"

The people present here come to take the exam, and after passing the exam, they will be awarded officials, so they will naturally think from the standpoint of officials.

In this regard, everyone also nodded, obviously agreeing with this.

"Everyone, why are you admonishing me as an official?"

Yang An raised this question, which made everyone present feel puzzled. Does this question still need to be answered?

"Of course it is to be loyal to the emperor, isn't it?"

Although the people present did not speak, several people still nodded.

"However, if someone uses the name of admonition to threaten the king's father, can his admonition be called loyalty?"

It's still the same routine. At first glance, these words make sense, but when you think about it carefully, it's not the case.

This time, everyone was no longer used to Yang An.

"Brother Yang, the emperor's resignation is absurd. Officials' remonstrance is naturally loyal, how can it be called coercion!"

"Exactly, the so-called war between death and death, according to what you say, Bigan Weizi is also coercing the emperor and treacherous officials?"

Unexpectedly, Yang An asked: "Biganweizi is admonishing King Zhou, is the current emperor King Zhou?"

This question made everyone dumbfounded.

They dare not say that the emperor is a tyrannical king like King Zhou, although that is indeed the case.

But everyone was still unconvinced, so they brought up other reasons and started arguing with Yang An.

The people in the yard were arguing endlessly, but there were people watching by the windows upstairs.

"This Yang An is a bit unreasonable!" Chen Hongqing couldn't help but said.

Chen Hongqing's tone was full of jokes, it could be seen that he did not agree with Yang An's nonsense.

But Wang Xin who was at the side said, "This person...has the best hope!"

"What? Just him?" Chen Hongqing was surprised.

Chen Hongqing highly recognized Wang Xin's talent and knowledge, and naturally attached importance to his opinion.

Wang Xin nodded, but didn't say much.

He wanted to win the first prize, so he tried his best to manage the administration, so as to stick to the emperor's thinking and will.

But in comparison, Yang An's natural act of "charming up" seems more natural, and perhaps the effect will be better.

"This person may be my biggest opponent!" Wang Xin thought to himself.

The young man spread his name to his hometown, but Wang Xin was able to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, because he had the great ambition to govern the country and the world.

"I heard that on the day of the Great Court Meeting, after Cheng Jiyan, the censor, was beaten to death, several cabinet ministers had an audience together, but they were reprimanded by the emperor..."

Chen Hongqing sighed and said: "The emperor is so self-willed, I'm afraid that after we become officials, life will not be easy!"

But Wang Xin laughed and said, "It depends on how you are an official!"

"If you are like the Yushi who was beaten to death, you are indeed asking for trouble!"

Chen Hongqing asked rhetorically, "Shouldn't we speak up and speak out?"

Wang Xin just smiled, but didn't say any more, he was afraid of being heard by others and becoming a target of public criticism.

Chen Hongqing went on to say: "No wonder you recognize Yang An, it turns out that you both have similar thoughts!"

Wang Xin turned around and walked into the house, ignoring the arguments outside.

"If you want to be on the list, you better have the same idea!"

Hearing this, Chen Hongqing hesitated a little, and said: "Isn't this a clinging villain? I'm afraid that when the time comes, even the examiner will not be able to pass!"

"Not necessarily!" Wang Xin laughed.

Picking up the teacup, Wang Xin continued, "As far as I know, the examination questions proposed by the Ministry of Rites and the cabinet have been rejected by the emperor several times in a row!"

"The exam questions for the final meeting were drafted by the emperor himself. This is the first time since there was a scientific exam!"

Generally speaking, the emperor only drafted the questions for the palace examination, and even in many cases, the questions for the palace examination were also drafted by the Ministry of Rites.

"So what?" Chen Hongqing was puzzled.

Wang Xin said calmly: "This shows that the emperor attaches great importance to this scientific research, and he wants to find useful talents!"

"If you don't do what you like, how can you be on the list with the personality of the current saint?"

Chen Hongqing was really surprised. Before that, he thought Wang Xin thought too deeply, but he still underestimated him.

"The emperor personally drafted the test questions, how did you know about this?" Chen Hongqinghu asked in question.

Wang Xin smiled and said, "You forgot, Yang An's uncle is an official of the Ministry of Rites!"

In a word, Chen Hongqing suddenly realized.

(End of this chapter)