Cyber Daming

Feng Huang shouted sternly: "Bold and crazy, do you know what the crime of slandering an official of the imperial court is?!"

"Of course I know, I don't need you to remind me, Mr. Feng." Wu Gong looked calm.

"Now that you know it, you still dare to commit the crime! Wu Gong, you are committing an extra crime!"

Gu Xi smiled coldly, "According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, you will be deprived of your serial status, demoted to a criminal, and exiled outside the empire, never to return!"

"You two, don't rush to judge me!"

In the face of Feng Huang and Gu Xi's attacks, Wu Gong still said slowly and calmly: "There is a saying that if you want others to know, you have to do nothing yourself."

"How ridiculous! I, Gu Xi, am an upright person. If you want to compete with me, then come and compete in the six arts, virtues, and merits openly."

Gu Xi's expression was disdainful, "Such a mouthful and random biting are worthy of the status of a Confucian scholar?"

"If even bribing a public official can be considered a meritorious deed, then I am willing to be inferior. As for the six arts competition"

Wu Gong's eyes were stern, "If you say something that is insulting to gentleness, do you, Gu Xi, deserve it?"

Even though they are both Confucian scholars, there are differences between them.

Wu Gong's strength in the six arts is indeed somewhat stronger than his own.

Gu Xi himself knew this very well.

But so what?

You must know that becoming an official depends not only on serial strength, but also on background, qualifications, potential, conduct and merit, etc.

If you can become a high-ranking official with just a pair of fists, you will get a big salary. Then you can just imitate those barbaric martial artists and compete in the ring to see whose fists are the toughest.

Why is the imperial court still conducting assessments and selections? There is no need to open courses to obtain scholars.

The rank of officials did not play a decisive role in the official promotion system of the Ming Empire.

Although one of the promotion rituals in the Confucian sequence is the ‘life officer body’.

But in the imperial court, there is no inevitable connection between high official position and high rank.

The phenomenon of "low-ranking officials" or "high-ranking officials" is not uncommon.

Someone in the New Donglin Party once made an explanation, saying that conquering the world relies on "strength", while governing the world relies on "rituals".

Those who have "strength" do not necessarily have "property", so the selection of officials should be based on "property" and "strength" as a supplement.

These words are high-sounding, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is just one of the many ills caused by the Confucian clan entrenching the court.

Idiots occupy high positions, while talented people have no way of serving their country.

Even if a bachelor from a poor background enters the official career through the imperial examination, if someone blocks the path to official promotion, your career path will still be cut off.

As for those powerful children who came from wealthy families, as soon as they reached the throne, someone prepared noble official positions for them.

We can only wait until the level of the six arts is reached, and the sequence improvement will naturally come naturally.

As for those "white men" who are in the wrong team, they either have to work hard to change their family, or they can only follow the path of studying in a Confucian academy.

To imitate the saints and sages in writing books and biographies, and to establish sects and sects. Promote Confucianism to make further progress.

But the difficulty of this is far more than that of the imperial examination.

If becoming an official is a smooth road, then college is a narrow road.

It's as difficult as climbing to the sky.

"Wu Gong, you are so brave, slandering me again and again!"

Feng Huang's face was livid at this time, and he cupped his fists and saluted Zhang Xian, who was still there, "Please, sir, deal with this madman who spreads rumors and slanders his subordinates!"

"Wu Gong, if you have evidence, bring it out. If someone is really engaging in malpractice for personal gain, I will give you justice even if I risk my life! But if you don't have it, I won't be able to spare you this time. you!"

Yao Chongli's face was equally gloomy, and anger rose in his heart.

Because Wu Gong's words and deeds at this moment have far exceeded their prior plans, and they did not get angry with him beforehand.

Now he suddenly took action without permission, which made Yao Chongli feel passive.

It would be easier if Wu Gong really had evidence. But if not, then he would be biting an official of the Ministry of Civil Service Examination Company in front of Zhang Xian, which is a taboo in the temple!

No matter how good your relationship with Jinling is by then, you will have no choice but to find a way to clean yourself up.

"Wu Gong, you are also a disciple of a Confucian family. You should know the consequences of speaking nonsense.

Zhang Xian raised his hand, "If you have evidence, bring it out now."

Despite the heavy pressure, Wu Gong's back remained straight and his expression was neither humble nor arrogant.

Just listen to him say loudly: "Reporting to your lord, of course the student has evidence!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of wind and rain that was getting louder outside the house suddenly stopped, as if he didn't dare to make any mistakes at this moment.

Seeing that Wu Gong was still calm and composed at this moment, Gu Xi suddenly felt uneasy in his heart.

Does he really have evidence that he gave gifts to Feng Huang?

"My lords, please take a look."

Wu Gong took out an electronic file and put it on the table. He stretched out his hand and tapped it lightly. A projection flew out and floated in front of everyone.

The words flow down slowly like a waterfall. Although the font is small, everyone here is following the order and can easily read the content recorded on it.

The above list clearly lists Gu Xi's filial piety to Feng Huang. Not only the specifications and value of the gifts, but also the time and place of giving the gifts are recorded.

"It's interesting. This kind of recommendation has always been dog bites dog, but it's really rare for someone to be so ruthless."

Pei Xingjian's eyes flashed coldly, and his body, which had been lying casually in the chair, sat up slightly.

"Hu brushes, Hui inkstones, Xuande gold-painted paper, Chongzhen edicts, erotic paintings"

Yao Chongli read the contents on the projection softly. Every time he said the name of a gift, the gloom on his face dissipated a little.

The moment he saw these things, he concluded that the file Wu Gong took out should be true.

Such flashy things are all Feng Huang's favorite.

"Master Feng, your taste is really suitable for both refined and popular tastes."

Feng Huang's palms on his belt tightened suddenly. Damn it, Gu Xi, dared to keep the things he gave me? !

"Feng Zhanggu, please explain."

Zhang Xian spoke slowly, his expression calm and without any waves, but giving people an unquestionable sense of majesty.

"Sir, the student doesn't think Mr. Feng has anything to explain for such an unfounded charge."

Feng Huang was flustered for a moment and didn't know what to say. Instead, Gu Xi, who was sitting next to him, spoke first.

"Master Zhang is questioning Feng Zhanggu now!"

Yao Chongli shouted: "What kind of status do you have that you deserve to speak?"

"Master Qi, although the student has no official status, he has long been a disciple and studied under Feng Zhanggu. Now I am just a student to plead grievances for the teacher, isn't it allowed?"

Gu Xi advanced and retreated in a well-founded manner, not panicking at all because of the evidence Wu Gong presented.

"A son cries out for his father, and a disciple cries out for his master. It's reasonable."

Zhang Xian nodded slightly, "Then you can tell me what is unfounded."

"It's fabricated out of thin air, of course it's groundless!"

Gu Xi's eyes were firm, and there was an undoubted confidence in his words.