A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 101: Stir it up, stir it up (Part )

Bao Zheng and others all looked at Song Xuan, hoping that he could explain further.

Because no one has ever experienced being falsely accused.

Therefore, the subconscious mind believes that one has been framed, and the first reaction is to prove oneself.

But once you fall into the trap of self-proof, you will be in a passive position.

No matter what evidence you present, he will find all kinds of excuses.

"Therefore, let us not engage in such foolish talk as opening our hearts and asking Heaven to judge between loyalty and treachery;

Instead, we should use the principle of "he who asserts, provides the evidence" to demand that those who frame us produce solid evidence.
Or don't respond to the other party's accusations, but instead question their unreasonable motives.

Or they can create a logical trap to make the accuser contradict himself."

After listening to Song Xuan's explanation, Bao Zheng compared it with the unsolved case of cutting off the cow's tongue, and found that it was indeed true.

Let Zhang You produce the evidence, and then he will be the one at a disadvantage.

The initiative is in your own hands.

"I understand."

Su Xun quickly said, "It's just like the case of Zhang San cutting off the cow's tongue that Twelve Brother mentioned at the dinner table a few days ago, right?"

"Yes, that's it."

"Okay, okay, I'll say the same thing next time."

Su Xun chuckled twice.

Zhang Fangping was also greatly inspired and quickly expressed his own views.

According to the habit of Dou Chou's second generation to first look for the local tyrant Ding Zhe, his father will do the same when he takes action, but he will look for more people.

Then Han Zhixuan, who had a conflict with the twelfth brother in the academy last time, will also be used by him.

Then they took advantage of some students who failed to get into the academy. They were resentful and easily angered.

Many scholars are brainless and think they are extremely talented. It is not their own fault, but the result of various injustices.

They may not have the courage to learn from Huang Chao, but they are quite brave enough to take the opportunity to seek benefits for themselves.

Once word gets out that there was cheating in the college's entrance exam, they will definitely be dissatisfied.

They gathered together to demand an explanation from the leader, and then were used by Dou Chou.

This incident might become a signal for Dou Chou to impeach Yan Xianggong and others in the court.

"What Fang Ping said makes sense. Dou Chou was secretly fanning the flames and then finding someone to take advantage of the situation and report it."

Song Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Then Dou Chou must have discussed this with Mr. Fan and the others in advance."

"But I'm really not good at this kind of political struggle, so I need Mr. Yan's advice."

"Then wait until the other students have dispersed a little, and then we'll go find Mr. Yan."

After Zhang Fangping ranked first in the exam, he became much more confident.

Bao Zheng was still in the process of learning. He found that Song Xuan and Zhang Fangping had sorted out the ideas through their interactions.

And they also gave exact solutions. Is this the tacit understanding between child prodigies?

Wang Xiuyong, who had been worried just now, came up with a solution after listening to the two people talking.

There was a look of doubt in his eyes. Is it really possible to do this?
"I'll go find out some information." Wang Xiuyong stood up. He was a little restless.

Han Zhixuan stood aside, looking embarrassed.

One is a bad mood.

Another thing is that Dou Chou really stinks.

Well-deserved reputation!
Especially on this hot day, the taste is even more intense.

After he came back from contact with him in the morning, he changed his clothes, but he could still smell a faint stench.

Han Zhixuan felt that he had been contaminated by Dou Chou.

"Mr. Dou's authority isn't as great as we imagined!"

Dou Yuanbin rarely managed to remain in a rage when he was ridiculed by a fellow candidate.

Because of what Fan Zhongyan did, he was really angry.

I just finished talking to Fan Zhongyan, and he not only refused, but even posted the result in front of him.

It would have been fine if it was posted that Song Xuan was on the list, but in the end he was only ranked third.

Song Xuan's reputation was immediately made famous.

"I asked you to encourage others to report fraud. How's that going?"

Ever since Han Zhixuan suffered a loss at the hands of Song Xuan, he started to do things slowly.

"Master Dou, you know I need to select my target when I'm looking for someone."

"Not everyone can tell him such confidential matters."

"Several people who failed today are dissatisfied. I will find a way to make them aware of the unfairness of the exam."

"That's good."

Dou Yuanbin nodded and then asked:

"Do you really know that person called Song Xuan?"

"I don't understand." Han Zhixuan looked at the bustling crowd:
"But I know clearly that Song Xuan is a smart man. Back then, he teased us like an old man teasing a child."

"Ha." Dou Yuanbin was dismissive of this statement.

Han Zhixuan didn't give him any explanation either.

He is a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and he looks down on everyone. How could he possibly take a country boy seriously?
"Master Fan released Song Xuan and Zhang Fangping's test papers today, making it much more difficult to accuse them of cheating."

Dou Yuanbin scoffed at Han Zhixuan's words.

You are as stupid as pigs and have been fooled by him once or twice.

It's ridiculous that we are still afraid of this kid.

But when he thought that such a fool would be used by him, Dou Yuanbin sighed in his heart.

The local officials are so rude!

Otherwise, would a dignified Hanlin scholar like me have to run around for such a trivial matter?

The name Yan Shu once again came to his mind.

The prefect of Yingtian Prefecture did not express his opinion.

That's a statement.

Zhang Kang went directly to the academy to seek help from Prefect Yan, and Judge Yi Jun immediately understood what was going on.

Is he venting his anger on his son?
It is obvious that the struggle in the court has not ended, it has just moved from Tokyo to Nanjing.

As long as there is someone to support him, Yi Jun is not afraid of going to Lingnan to eat insects.

The reason why Yan Shu was exiled was that he deliberately picked a fight and knocked out the servant's front teeth with the imperial tablet.

Is it necessary to be demoted for such a small matter?
God knows when this young official in purple robe will return to the center of the imperial court.

What's more, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one.

Yi Jun was unwilling to offend Yan Shu, and Dou Yuanbin's attempt to find another judge was of no avail.

"Stir it, stir it."

Dou Yuanbin couldn't help but feel angry when he thought of Yan Shu's actions.

It's obviously a small matter. Even if you keep a moderate approach, you don't need to put in any effort. Just meet in person.

The officials below naturally know what to do.

But Yan Shu refused to do so.

Okay, then don’t blame me for being rude.

Dou Yuanbin was full of confidence.

Since Yan Shu wants to make political achievements, I will give him a good show.

Han Zhixuan didn't understand why Dou Yuanbin suddenly lost control of his emotions and said something like "let's stir it up".

"Just make the water as muddy as possible, and I'll take care of the rest."

At this time, Dou Yuanbin's thoughts were not only about revenge for his son, but also about fighting for his dignity.

Who dares to underestimate me?
If this matter were to spread to Tokyo City, who would still respect me as a Hanlin scholar?
Han Zhixuan didn't say anything more, but squeezed into the crowd.

The smell of sweat was also better than the smell around Dou Chou. Wang Xiuyong relied on his agility to move among the crowd and listen to their discussions.

So far, no one has mentioned any cheating.

Many people looked at the first papers of the four subjects of Zhang Fangping and Song Xuan, and admitted that their level was indeed not as good as theirs.

We need to continue working hard in the future.

Besides, you can take the entrance exam to Yingtianfu Academy only once.

Wang Xiuyong secretly felt relieved. It seemed that Dou Chou thought that it was Master Fan who would suppress him first, but Master Fan ignored him, catching him off guard.

The task of motivating students has not yet been completed.

Then Wang Xiuyong heard that Liu Sanbian was coming and was going to see the lyrics written by Song Xuan, so he immediately followed him.

He had a vague suspicion in his heart, was this Liu Sanbian specially hired by Dou Chou to suppress his uncle?

Shi Yannian pulled Liu Sanbian, his drinking buddy who had hit it off with him, and said:
"Come on, come on, I just heard that Song Xuan, who took first place in the poetry exam earlier, wrote a great ci poem. Brother Liu, come and appreciate it."

Because Liu Qian and Shi Yannian were already on the list and successfully entered Yingtianfu Academy, there was not much pressure.

At this time, people just wanted to watch the fun. With Liu Sanbian here, who else in the world could write lyrics better than him?

Liu Sanbian didn't refuse.

He listened to Shi Yannian's proposition about youth and sorrow.

Liu Sanbian is no longer a young man.

I couldn’t think of a suitable one at the moment, but it’s not a big problem to write a song that fits the theme.

"Manqing, there are too many people. We don't need to go forward."

"Hahaha, take Brother Liu with you too. I have a way to lead you to the front."

While Liu Sanbian was thinking, he heard Shi Yannian loudly introducing Liu Sanbian to read Song Xuan's poems.

Everyone please make way.

Liu Sanbian's reputation for poetry has long been known throughout the world.

Although he was always a failure in the imperial examinations and everyone here was better than him, at least he could really write poems that were widely sung.

"Liu Sanbian has also come to read Song Twelve's new lyrics?"

The students who were originally discussing their grades started shouting again.

Liu Sanbian's name is extremely popular!

Many students also wanted Liu Sanbian to give them some comments.

So Shi Yannian easily led Liu Sanbian in front, and they walked directly to the red list.

Liu Sanbian was forced to stand in front of the poems written by Song Xuan.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a brush was stuffed into his hand at some point, in the hope that he could write a good poem to surpass Song Xuan.

No matter when or where, there are always people who do good things.

Liu Sanbian was helpless. He held the brush in one hand and supported his chin with the other, looking up to read the lyrics written by a student named Song Xuan.

What he thought in his heart was that even if he won, it would be an unfair victory.

If you can't refuse, just write whatever you want.

"Young people do not know the taste of sorrow, they love to climb higher floors, they love to climb higher floors, they force themselves to express sorrow in order to compose new poems."

After finishing the first verse, Liu Sanbian's expression changed.

The contempt in his eyes disappeared and he stared intently at the next stanza.

After he couldn't help but finish reading, the brush in Liu Sanbian's hand fell to the ground unconsciously.

How did the young Song Xuan write this poem?

It’s especially like my experience in the past half of my life!
When I was young, I didn’t understand sorrow, and I forced myself to express it in order to write lyrics. Now I have tasted the bitterness of sorrow, but I can’t express it.

The first part is forced to say, the second part is forced not to say!

How many people in this world can understand the bitterness involved?
Liu Sanbian didn't feel his eyes were wet, but he felt misty and his nose was sore.

He wanted to cry but couldn't.

What is a close friend whom you have never met?

This is it.

Many people can relate to the Yu Lin Ling written by Liu Sanbian.

He can naturally also understand the emotions behind other people's good words.

Shi Yannian also failed the imperial examination many times, so he could certainly understand Liu Sanbian's feelings.

He just felt that the poem ranked first by Song Xuan was not good enough, and it had to be the great poet Liu Sanbian.

Now it seems that it is really well written.

"Brother Liu?"

Liu Sanbian forced himself to suppress the bitter feeling that was about to burst into tears, swallowed his saliva and said:

"I can't write a better poem about youth and sorrow than Song Twelve, and no one in the world can write one either."

"The sorrow of parting expressed in my poem 'Yu Lin Ling' is so different from his that we cannot compare them."

Liu Sanbian's two sentences immediately made the surrounding students excited.

Most of them thought that the poem written by Song Xuan was well written.

But I don’t know what’s good about it.

Now he has received praise from Liu Sanbian, a famous poet in the Song Dynasty.

This naturally allowed them to see the value of Song Xuan's poem.

The poet who was more famous than Liu Yong in the early Song Dynasty was Li Yu, the last ruler of Southern Tang.

"Mr. Liu, is this poem truly unique in the world?"

"Of course." Liu Sanbian couldn't help but sigh:

"It turns out there are people in this world who are good at writing both poetry and policy papers. I'm not as good as them."

When he thought about how he had failed the exam for so many years, Liu Sanbian felt really tormented.

"This Yingtianfu Academy is full of hidden talents. I won't go home, but will study here for a while and ask for advice with an open mind."

Liu Sanbian's words spread quickly again.

Song Xuan's poems are so good?

Did the frog that defended his brother last time do that on purpose?

After all, he can write lyrics that even Liu Sanbian feels ashamed of himself.

How could someone write such a doggerel? The original poem about the frog is more appropriate.

There is no doubt about the true author, not to mention Song Xuan's attitude towards his brother.

"Fifth brother, did you hear that?"

Song Ming said excitedly:
"Even Liu Sanbian praised Twelve's poetry. No one in the world could come close to his."

Song Hao was speechless. If he had known this day would come, he would not have coveted Song Xuan's poem about the frog.

Once this incident happens, the doubts about me will only increase, not decrease.

Wang Yaochen also wanted to see the gap between himself and Zhang Fangping and Song Xuan from a close distance, but he didn't expect to hear Liu Sanbian praising Song Xuan's poems.

This kind of person is a natural born poet and will surely be remembered in history for his poems.

No matter how hard ordinary people try, they can never surpass people like them.

Wang Yaochen sighed deeply, it was indeed true in some aspects.

Talent really can crush everything!
Wang Yaochen also read Song Xuan's policy paper just now, and found that his writing was indeed not as good as his.

I'm even trying to find a way to have the best of both worlds.

But what Wang Yaochen didn't know was that Fan Zhongyan thought some of Song Xuan's policy papers were confidential and could not be released to others, so he simply had someone copy half of them.

"Uncle, uncle." Wang Xiuyong squeezed out of the crowd, ran to where Song Xuan was resting, and shouted:

"Liu Sanbian just read the lyrics you wrote and actually cried!"

"Ok?"

(End of this chapter)