Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 301 Overturning the verdict
When Shen Lizhen learned that Chen Yunzhe was going to work in Anton, she was quite nervous.

Originally, she and Chen Yunzhe, one was a bandit and the other was a swindler, they were considered a good match and neither of them looked down on the other.

But Chen Yunzhe became an assistant, and no matter how high or low the official position was, he would become an official in the future and had to pay attention to dignity.

So can they still succeed in this?

But when Shen Lizhen heard what Chen Yunzhe said, she felt relieved.

The two have known each other for many years, and Chen Yunzhe is not the kind of person who would go back on his word. Since he has made a promise, he will definitely fulfill it.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. You go to Phoenix first. I'll go to Anton after I settle this."

Chen Yunzhe hurried to arrange things in Yingkou, and then led his men, carrying two boxes of gold, silver and jewelry, and headed straight to Phoenix City with Qu Shaoyang.

After returning to Phoenix City, Qu Shaoyang arranged for Chen Yunzhe and others to stay in the inn, and then he went to find Gao Taiyuan.

After meeting Gao Taiyuan, Qu Shaoyang told Gao Taiyuan everything about the Chen family.

"Master Gao, I'm going to trouble you to help me with this matter. Please say a few good words to the Taotai.

Don't worry, my uncle is a considerate person. He will definitely reward you handsomely after the matter is completed."

“Hey, Master Qu, that’s too polite.

We hit it off right away and became close friends. Why should I thank you for such a small thing?
In this case, you just wait patiently for a few days, and I will definitely get it done for you."

Gao Taiyuan didn't take this little matter to heart at all and agreed readily.

In this way, Qu Shaoyang led his people to stay in the inn, and Gao Taiyuan went to find a way to overturn the case for the Chen family.

After learning that Qu Shaoyang had returned, some of the scripture scholars in the East Road Yamen actually came to him, hoping to find a job for their relative.

They don't ask for much, they don't need help, just a job.

Qu Shaoyang originally had this intention, so he just went along with it.

He also found an opportunity to invite everyone to have a meal and introduced Chen Yunzhe to these people.

After all, Chen Yunzhe has been studying for many years, so his speech and behavior are different, and it is easy for him to win the favor of others.

Before the meal was even halfway through, these people were already chatting animatedly with Chen Yunzhe.

“Master Qu, it has been done.

Tomorrow you can take your uncle to the government office to meet the Taotai. "

While others were drinking and playing finger-guessing games, Gao Taiyuan leaned close to Qu Shaoyang's ear and whispered.

Hearing this, Qu Shaoyang felt relieved, "Okay, thank you, Master Gao, for your concern.

Come, sir, I'll give you a toast."

Qu Shaoyang picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Gao Taiyuan. The two of them drank the wine with a smile and then changed the subject to talk about other things.

The next day, Qu Shaoyang took Chen Yunzhe to the government office to meet Yuliang.

As soon as they met, Qu Shaoyang presented two heavy gift boxes.

Yuliang claims to be upright, but he can't take his eyes off good things.

Although he didn't take over the box, he knew from the way Qu Shaoyang held it that there must be good stuff inside.

Yuliang nodded secretly. He was very satisfied with Qu Shaoyang and was also very polite to Chen Yunzhe.

Yuliang had to ask about the Chen family, and Chen Yunzhe told him the whole story of how the Chen family was falsely accused and framed.

Seeing that Chen Yunzhe was well-spoken, Yuliang asked a few more questions for the sake of the two boxes of gifts.

After asking this question, I found out that Chen Yunzhe had studied for more than ten years and had passed the examination for becoming a student.

If the Chen family hadn't been in trouble, Chen Yunzhe would have taken the imperial examination. Yuliang also took the imperial examination, but ultimately failed to pass.

He was known as a talented scholar of the Eight Banners. He was well-versed in ancient and modern classics, had some experience in poetry and prose, and always regarded himself as a scholar.

Therefore, Yuliang loves talents very much, especially young people with outstanding talents and learning, whom he admires very much.

At that moment, Yuliang wanted to test Chen Yunzhe and asked him a lot of questions.

Unexpectedly, Chen Yunzhe responded fluently and had his own opinions on many aspects.

The answer was well-reasoned and smooth, like flowing water. Now, Yuliang was even happier.

In fact, with Yuliang's status, there is no need for him to personally intervene in a small case like the Chen family's.

Just find someone to pass the message and the matter will be settled.

Yuliang mainly wanted to test Qu Shaoyang. He was afraid that Qu Shaoyang would become arrogant and act recklessly just after taking office.

Doesn't that mean he was wrong?
Therefore, Yuliang specifically asked Gao Taiyuan to convey a message that he wanted to meet the person in person.

Unexpectedly, during this meeting, Chen Yunzhe gave him a big surprise.

Yuliang was inspired by his talent and felt more and more that the Chen family's case must be reopened.

"Well, Mr. Qu, take this official's letter and go to Kuandian City to find the Kuandian County Magistrate.

Just say that it was my intention that the Chen family’s case was a wrongful conviction and ask them to withdraw the case immediately.

In addition, Chen Yunzhe's status as a student was restored and he was allowed to take part in the imperial examinations.

Such a talent should serve the country, how could he become a wanted criminal? It's ridiculous. "Yuliang said angrily.

Before coming, Qu Shaoyang and Chen Yunzhe both thought that it would be good enough if they could get the case from that year dropped.

After all, there is also the face of the Kuandian County Magistrate. People say that officials protect each other. No matter how powerful the Eastern Daotai is, he has to consider some face.

The two never imagined that Chen Yunzhe would win the favor of the Taotai, who not only agreed to overturn the case, but also to restore Chen Yunzhe's status as a student.

The two were immediately overjoyed. Chen Yunzhe was so excited that he didn't know what to say and quickly saluted Yuliang.

"Thank you, sir, for giving me a new life.

I will definitely live up to your expectations and study hard to take the examination next year to win a good reputation."

Chen Yunzhe calls himself a student, which means he treats Yuliang as a teacher.

Of course, he is a fourth-rank Taoist priest. If he really wants to accept disciples, there will be countless people vying to become his disciples. How could Chen Yunzhe have a chance?
But Chen Yunzhe's address to him like this shows his respect for Yuliang. He respects Yuliang's talent and learning, not his attempt to curry favor with Yuliang's official position. This is different.

Sure enough, Yuliang was very happy when he heard this.

"Okay, okay, young people should have this kind of ambition.

That's it, you follow General Manager Qu to Kuandian City first, get the case dismissed and settle your family.

If you have any questions about your studies in the future, feel free to come to me. Although I didn’t pass the imperial examination, I can still give you some pointers.”

"Thank you, sir."

Yuliang did not explicitly express his intention to accept a disciple, but only said that he could give some pointers. Chen Yunzhe was very tactful and did not try to curry favor with him.

In fact, it doesn’t matter whether I get any guidance or not. It’s good enough that I can show my face in front of the Taotai today and leave a good impression.

We’ll talk about the rest later.

So Yuliang wrote a letter and gave it to Qu Shaoyang.

He also arranged for the government officials to accompany Qu Shaoyang and Chen Yunzhe to Kuandian City to get to the bottom of the Chen family's case.

(End of this chapter)