The strongest Marquis in history

This time there was no problem with the question, and even many scholars praised the court for setting up a camp outside the city for many scholars to rest. They were all grateful to Wang Qi and thanked Wang Qi for his dedication.

Wang Qi turned around and got ready to return.

Because of the problems in the scientific examination this time, no problems have been exposed for the time being.

On the one hand, Zhou Zishan's arrangement was meticulous; on the other hand, in fact, the exam arrangement this time was relatively simple and it was the first time, so everything went smoothly.

Wang Qi led Xia Houhu out, when Wang Qi walked to the gate of the camp, he looked from a distance, but suddenly, he saw two people walking by.He glanced at his face, one of them seemed to be Duanmu Bai.

Immediately, Duanmu Bai turned his back to Wang Qi, and continued to walk out with the other person.

Wang Qi saw Duanmubai's back, looked carefully, and he confirmed that it was Duanmubai, because at Wang Qi's level, he already had a photographic memory, and he could remember it at a glance, so it was impossible to make any mistakes.

Wang Qi followed.

He has a good impression of Duanmubai, because Duanmubai's talents are outstanding.

At least in Wang Qi's view, Duanmubai must be on the list.

Wang Qi followed Duanmubai, he was not in a hurry to catch up, but saw Duanmubai and another person leaving the barracks, but walking towards the direction of leaving the city, and then walked a certain distance outside the city, walking further and further away, and then He actually entered a small forest.

It is dark today, and the light in the grove is not very good.

Wang Qi quietly followed behind.

He was rather curious, the sky was getting dark, it felt as if black clouds were overwhelming the city, and there was even a gust of cold wind in the forest.Why did Duanmubai and others come out?

Duanmubai and Ba Zifeng walked into the woods, the more he walked, the more he frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Ba Zifeng, what's the matter with you calling me out? This place is getting more and more remote."

Ba Zifeng said: "I've said it all, there is a nobleman who wants to see you. Duanmubai, this is your chance, take it yourself."

Duanmubai snorted and didn't say much.

He was originally reading in the tent, and he didn't want to talk to Ba Zifeng.However, Ba Zifeng said that the noble people Ba Zifeng knew had some sources of information on the results of this scientific examination, and they would be helpful for the future development of Duanmubai.

Duanmubai was willing to come and listen.

Just want to know, his name.As for taking the line of the nobleman, Duanmubai has no intentions.If you get benefits from others, you must pay the corresponding price.

It's just that the more you walk, the more remote, Duanmubai has doubts in his heart.

Ba Zifeng said: "Duanmubai, I'll be there soon. Don't talk nonsense, when you meet the nobleman, you should be more sensible and speak well. Otherwise, if you offend the nobleman, you can't afford it."

Duanmubai said: "I don't ask for help. I have nothing to talk about. To me, it's just because you said he knew the result of the exam, so I came to meet him. Other than that, I don't have any other ideas. I will do it for you. Things are square and square, there is no opportunism, no stealing, and no fear of offending people."

"you……"

Ba Zifeng snorted and said no more.

A cold look flashed across his eyes.

In this exam, Ba Zifeng did very poorly. As far as his own senses are concerned, it is impossible to make any progress or gain anything this time.He can only go back to his hometown and has no chance to stay in Chang'an.

Suddenly someone found him and gave him a chance, so he was naturally willing to stay.

Even if it costs him, he is willing.

For a poor family like Ba Zifeng, he didn't even expect to stay in Chang'an as an official, but to be an official in a local area, not even the county magistrate, but to work in the county government. He felt like he was turning over.

Ba Zifeng led Duanmubai forward and stopped after a while.

This is in the woods.

It was dark all around, and the light was a little dim.

Duanmubai followed and stopped, his eyes fell on the front, and he saw a middle-aged man with a slightly obese figure standing not far from him, but because of the darkness around him, he couldn't see the situation clearly.

Wang Qi followed behind, and he quietly hid behind, also watching this scene.

He was even more curious.

Duanmu Bai said: "Who is Your Excellency, what do you want me for?"

The middle-aged man said: "Duanmu Bai, you are from Hanoi County, and you have a young brother in your family, and your parents are dead, you are dependent on each other, right?"

"Yes!"

Duanmubai replied.

The pupils in his eyes shrank, because the words at the moment gave him a bad feeling.

Duanmubai said: "What do you mean?"

The middle-aged man said: "What I mean is, for your younger brother's sake, and for your family to live a better life in the future, this time you hide your whereabouts and go directly back to Hanoi County. At the same time, you are not allowed to publicize the things you refer to .Of course, I will give you 500 taels of silver as compensation, so that you can return to Hanoi and live a peaceful life.”

Duanmu Bai said: "I don't need money."

The middle-aged man said: "No, you need it."

Duanmu Bai said: "I don't need it."

Listening to this conversation, Wang Qi's mind turned quickly, and he quickly understood.People like Duanmubai come from a poor family and have nothing.The only thing he has is a whole body of talent and learning.

The person who came directly asked Duanmubai to leave in order to replace Duanmubai.

If Wang Qi hadn't read Duanmubai's test paper, he would naturally not know Duanmubai's intentions.But Wang Qi had seen it, so he knew very well that Duanmu Bai must be on the list.

According to the time, all the examination papers have now been graded, and the list should be out.It's just that at present, it has not been submitted to the palace yet.Just like this, it also gives people time to operate.

The other party knew about Duanmubai's situation, and wanted Duanmubai to leave in secret so that he could replace him.

Wang Qi knew it in his heart, but he didn't go out for the time being.

He still watched quietly.

Chapter 792

Duanmubai stared at the middle-aged man, and said forcefully: "I, Duanmubai, act innocently and self-sufficiently. I don't need money. I refer to this time and I will definitely pass the exam. As long as I pass the exam, it doesn't matter how high an official I am. At least I don’t have to worry about food and clothing, I can support my family by myself.”

Ba Zifeng was at the side, and when he heard Duanmubai's words, he snorted and said, "Duanmubai, do you know the consequences of offending your lord? How will your family be saved if you offend your lord? Your younger brother will have to die tragically at home. "

Duanmu Bai said: "Ba Zifeng, I have no grievances with you, why did you harm me?"

Ba Zifeng said: "I am doing it for your own good."

Duanmubai sneered twice, he turned to look at Ba Zifeng, and said: "People like you are disgusting to look at. You don't follow the right path, don't study hard, but you come out to harm people."

"Let me tell you, it is impossible for me to leave Chang'an in secret. You said how to save my family. I believe that the imperial court will be able to protect my family."

"If you dare to kill someone, the imperial court will definitely investigate. How can you be allowed to commit murder under the bright and bright world?"

Duanmubai said: "I won't cooperate, and I won't agree to you."

The middle-aged man said coldly: "Duanmubai, you are really disobedient!"

Duanmubai said: "Under the heaven and earth, the imperial examination is a major event for the people of the world to participate in. I don't believe that you can cover the sky with one hand. I, Duanmubai, will definitely not cooperate with you."

The middle-aged man sneered and said, "Do you think that if you don't cooperate, I can't do anything to you?"

Duanmu Bai said: "Trust the imperial court."

The middle-aged man said disdainfully: "The imperial court, what can the imperial court do? There are too many things that the imperial court has to manage, and there are too many things to be responsible for. You, Duanmubai, are just a pawn."

"You think I can't do anything about you. I won't kill you or deal with you now. I just tied you up and detained you. I want to see, what can you do?"

"When the imperial examination is over, I won't be too late to kill you. At that time, no one will know. Duanmubai, if you collect money now and leave honestly, I will leave you alone and let you live a good life."

"There is Duanmubai in Hanoi County, and Duanmubai in Chang'an. It is normal to have the same name."

"As for you, if you still want to take the imperial examination in the future, that's your business. Now, you and your younger brother can live a stable, stable and prosperous life, why not do it?"

In the words of the middle-aged man, there was coercion, but also bewitchment.

"Don't think about it!"

Duanmubai's eyes widened, and he said: "Even if you threaten me, I will never agree. My life, Duanmubai, will not be controlled by you. If I was coerced by you this time, I will be coerced by you in the future, so I decided to disagree."

"You are really toasting and not taking fine wine."

The middle-aged man flicked his sleeves and said angrily: "In this case, we can only take you first. After the imperial examination at this moment is over, we will deal with you."

"Come on!"

The middle-aged man gave an order.

Behind the middle-aged man, three burly men in black came out.

The middle-aged man said: "I arrested him and detained him in the mountains. For the time being, keep him out of contact with the outside world. After the matter of the imperial examination is over, come and kill him. It is not appropriate to deal with him in the imperial examination now, so keep him for now." He, leave a little behind."

"Yes!"

A group of warriors stepped forward, Duanmubai turned around and was about to run away, but the warrior jumped up and rushed forward, and in a blink of an eye, he reached Duanmubai's side, punched Duanmubai unconscious.

Then, quickly drag Duanmubai away.

The middle-aged man said: "Ba Zifeng, you are very good. Your reward will be honored to you soon. At that time, you will directly become the magistrate of a county. This is your opportunity, you should seize it."

Ba Zifeng said excitedly, "Thank you, sir."

The middle-aged man waved his hand, Ba Zifeng turned and left.The middle-aged man ordered some people to escort the fainted Duanmu Bai into the mountain, and then the middle-aged man left quietly.

Wang Qi never went to take down the middle-aged man and asked him about his identity.Now that the other party is taken, although there is evidence, the person behind it can completely abandon the pawn and bail the car and shirk responsibility.

So Wang Qi followed the trend.

He wanted to see who had the guts to try to replace Duanmubai in the imperial examination.

This is a heinous thing.

Wang Qi took Xia Houhu with him, and he quietly walked in the direction where the warrior escorted Duanmu Wang away. When he reached the mountain, he came to a cave and found him.

For the time being, they escorted Duanmubai in the cave and imprisoned Duanmubai.

In the cave, there were only three warriors, and the middle-aged man had already left.

Wang Qi thought about it for a while, and returned with Xiahouhu.When he returned to the city, night had already fallen, and there was even a light snow in the sky, and the snowflakes fell, adding a bit of chill to the air.

Xia Houhu followed Wang Qi all the way back. Seeing Wang Qi's gloomy face without saying a word, he said, "Your Majesty, why don't you just mobilize troops and arrest these people right now. These damn moths actually want to change Humans are really hateful. Such things must be dealt with and severely punished."

Wang Qi said indifferently: "Don't worry, I'll do a full set of acting, I'd like to see who the replacement is, and what kind of background the other party is operating this matter."

Listening to Wang Qi's indifferent words, Xia Houhu sensed Wang Qi's anger.

He has followed Wang Qi for several years. On weekdays, except for the things arranged, he needs to be meticulous. In fact, Wang Qi's temperament is very good. At least Xia Houhu rarely sees Wang Qi angry.

But Xia Houhu could feel a surge of anger brewing in Wang Qi's heart right now, and even with this anger, Xia Houhu could foresee that there would be a bloody storm.

When Wang Qi returned to the palace, it was getting late.He never went to the harem, but arranged for someone to notify Chen Qinglong to come, not long after, Chen Qinglong entered the palace.

He bowed and saluted in a dusty manner: "Chen Qinglong, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Wang Qidao: "The people who participated in the scientific examination this time, the Intelligence Bureau, know about it?"

Chen Qinglong shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, Zhou Shangshu arranged for people to review the papers. Because Zhou Shangshu kept secret, all the people who participated in the paper review were not notified, so the Intelligence Bureau did not know. Of course, if you want to check, It's not difficult, you only need to investigate for two or three days, who has not gone out, and you can find out the situation."

Wang Qi said: "Do you think Zhou Zishan will bend the law for personal gain?"

"impossible!"

Chen Qinglong answered flatly.

Wang Qi said, "What's the reason?"

Chen Qinglong shook his head, and said solemnly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the reason is actually simple. Zhou Shangshu, as the proponent and planner of the imperial examination, has devoted himself to the imperial examination."

"From the initial planning, to the mid-term layout, arrangement, and final examination, Zhou Shangshu has worked hard. If it is said that there are mistakes in this time, there are Zhou Shangshu who has not considered, I agree."

"However, I think it is impossible for Zhou Shangshu to bend the law for personal gain."

Wang Qi looked at Chen Qinglong with a calm expression and did not speak for the time being.

Chen Qinglong knelt on the ground with a plop, and said solemnly: "Return to Your Majesty, what I said just now has absolutely no intention of defending Zhou Shangshu. It's just that the Intelligence Bureau has been paying attention to and assisting this imperial examination. Therefore, I have I understand. As for saying something good for Zhou Shangshu, there is absolutely nothing. Everything is from the heart of the minister."

Wang Qi nodded and said, "Get up, I never doubted you, nor Zhou Zishan. It's just that this time, something went wrong."

Only then did Chen Qinglong stand up.

Facing Wang Qi, he was under great pressure.Not only because Wang Qi is a great master, but also because Wang Qi is the current emperor of Qi, a word can decide a person's life or death.

Chen Qinglong said: "Your Majesty, what happened?"

Wang Qi said in a deep voice: "The scholar Duanmubai who participated in the imperial examination this time has excellent results in the imperial examination. Now, he has been arrested and detained in the barren mountains, and another person is going to replace Duanmubai. You know , the list has not been announced yet, that is to say, the examination papers have just been reviewed and the results have been released. But the news has already spread, and actions have been taken."

After talking about the general situation, Wang Qi explained how he encountered Duanmubai so that Chen Qinglong could make a judgment.