A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 201 Framed Classmate
Zhang Kang was silent all the way and brought his soldiers to Yingtian Academy.

He naturally ordered everyone to disperse. There was no need to arrest anyone, just block the front and back doors.

It is still risky for a group of scholars to climb over the wall.

Yan Shu and Song Shou entered the academy directly.

At this time, the sound of reading could already be heard from the academy.

Yan Shu pinched his beard and said, "Under such calmness, I wonder how many waves will brew?"

"After all, the incident happened suddenly, causing dissatisfaction among many students, which is why they responded so suddenly."

"It took Yingtian Academy by storm overnight. With Song Xuan's success, it's inevitable that others will follow suit!"

As the two were talking, they arrived at the office of Fan Zhongyan and others.

Fan Zhongyan and others hurried out to greet them.

"Excuse me, Prefect Yan, are you ready?"

"I have asked people to guard the front and back doors, so Xiwen can do what he wants."

Yan Shu first said something to control the situation, then asked, "Do you have any countermeasures?"

Fan Zhongyan smiled and explained Song Xuan's idea.

Yan Shu smiled, and it was indeed so. Then he glanced at Song Shou.

Look at the people I value, there is a way!

Wang Zhu also told him what Song Xuan had just said to his classmates in class.

"Yes, such rumors must be put out before they spread widely, otherwise more people will be involved."

Song Shou was shocked that Song Xuan did not prove himself but instead asked others to prove his method.

How did this kind of person's brain grow?

Because according to Song Shou's idea before he came, it must be Song Xuan himself who proved on the podium that he had never said such words.

I never thought that I would have to let others prove myself!

It was totally unheard of and anti-Tiangang behavior.

After all, according to the trial process, both the plaintiff and the defendant have to prove themselves or provide evidence to defend themselves.

Song Xuan has indeed turned himself from the defendant into the plaintiff, and the defendant still has to produce the key evidence.

Just tell me, who can be as shameless as him?
"That's a good idea."

At this point, Song Shou had to praise Song Xuan's thinking.

Yan Shu didn't laugh out loud, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth, and he felt very proud in his heart!

As planned, a full-house meeting was held, and this was not the first time.

The place was packed with students, many of whom were extremely excited.

Does the academy also support my idea?
After getting high, many people will naturally imagine that this is a road they have never walked before, which will be full of flowers and applause.

Fan Zhongyan stood on the podium holding a wooden loudspeaker and pointed at a student to speak.

He told everything he heard and asked who told him.

One by one.

In this way, although it is unclear what the dean meant, Fan Zhongyan's long teaching career has certainly captured the hearts of many students.

Many people are speaking honestly, listening to who they are talking to.

Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo in the crowd were a little panicked for a moment.

Xu Zheng's uncles were the top scholars Song Yang and Song Qi, and his future sons and nephews were also top scholars.

But Xu Zheng's results were just average.

Liu Zimo, who was in a panic along with Xu Zheng, was the son of Liu Mengsou, who was also a top scholar. He was also a close fellow villager of Song Xuan and was from Ningling County.

Neither of them had very good grades.

After all, the circles that everyone forms automatically are all similar.

Therefore, when the two of them sighed during the break, they lamented that the court had such new rules. They were students who should have been able to pass the exam, but they were afraid that their places would be taken away by the old students again.

What should I do?
Suddenly Xu Zheng said, "I have a good idea, but I don't know whether I should tell it or not."

Liu Zimo immediately urged him to speak quickly.

After Liu Zimo finished listening to it, he thought Xu Zheng's idea was truly genius.

He immediately cooperated with Xu Zheng to implement it.

Thanks to their unremitting efforts, word of the story spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

It spread throughout the academy overnight.

In essence, many students do not agree with the court's policy.

After this statement came out, people rushed to believe it.

After all, no one had a solution, so someone came up with a plan, and it was Song Xuan, who had successful cases, who did it!

That's still pretty credible.

Xu Zheng believed that by then Song Xuan would be framed, whether it was his idea or not.

Although Xu Zheng felt a little regretful that he could not use his own name to become famous.

But this is the same as in the past, those who resist the tyranny of Qin must do so in the name of King Huai of Chu.

In such a chaotic situation, even if Song Xuan had a silver tongue, he did not have the ability to debate with the scholars like Zhuge Liang!
He has to admit this.

Neither Xu Zheng nor Liu Zimo expected this.

Dean Fan actually saw through their plan and questioned them one by one.

The final result will only point to yourself!
"What should I do?"

Liu Zimo is indeed mentally unstable.
His grandfather and uncles all served as officials in the court.

If they knew that I was confused for a moment and caused such a disaster, wouldn't I be doomed?
Besides, Liu Zimo really thought Xu Zheng’s idea was a good idea.

He just didn't expect that there would be mountains beyond mountains.

Everyone thought that Song Xuan was the instigator of the strategy mentioned yesterday, and the two of them were proud of it for a long time.

As a result, I was brought back to reality today.

too fast!
They were not prepared at all.

"Don't panic." Xu Zheng immediately said, "Let's just say it was Song Hao who said it."

"what?"

Liu Zimo's eyes were full of surprise.

After all, Song Hao and the others took good care of Xu Zheng.

They are cousins ​​with Song Yang and others, and they are all relatives.

In the end, this matter was thrown onto Song Xuan's elder brother?

"Does it fit?"

Although Liu Zimo asked the question, he had already agreed in his heart and just wanted to save face.

This matter cannot be blamed on them anyway.

"What's inappropriate?"

Xu Zheng said righteously:
"Don't think I don't know that their brothers are begging my uncle."

"Besides, Song Hao is Song Xuan's biological brother. Song Xuan will definitely not get angry and just let it go like he did the last time Song Hao stole Song Xuan's poems."

Liu Zimo immediately nodded and acknowledged the matter.

No matter how you get rid of the pot, it's great.

Song Hao and Song Ming stood in the crowd and couldn't help but complain:
"Who spread the news?"

"No matter what, it was definitely not done by my twelfth brother."

The seventh brother Song Ming obviously felt that this kind of thing was definitely not proposed by Song Xuan, it was too stupid.

How could he possibly resist the government's policies?
Back when he was in Lema Town, the twelfth brother worked alone and knew how to maintain good relations with the government officials and would never openly oppose them.

As an old student who had passed the Fajie exam a long time ago, Song Hao did not take the new rule seriously. He was confident that he could pass, not to mention that he had the top scorer's notes in his hand.

"Song Hao told me."

As soon as Xu Zheng on the stage opened his mouth, Song Hao subconsciously scratched his ears and looked at Song Ming:

"Seventh brother, who did Xu Zheng mention?"

"you!"

Song Ming frowned and looked at Song Hao:

"Fifth brother, did you really spread this rumor?"

"Am I crazy, or am I losing my mind?"

"Xu Zheng framed you!"

After hearing what his seventh brother said, Song Hao was extremely angry.

He really didn't expect that he would be pushed out to take the blame by himself because of the Song brothers' face after taking the initiative to make friends with him!

“Out of nothing.”

Song Hao's fists were stiff, and he wanted to go on stage and punch him.

"Where is Song Hao?"

Fan Zhongyan shouted from above, he certainly knew the name of Song Xuan's elder brother.

Nor did anyone expect that he was the one who caused this.

Song Xuan also frowned. He always knew that Song Hao had his own little thoughts.

But I really didn't expect that he would be so stupid?

Could it be that even though he has the top scorer's notes, he is still so unconfident?
"Twelfth brother, it's him again."

Zhang Fangping muttered softly.

Last time he plagiarized Twelfth Brother’s poem about the frog, and now he is using Twelfth Brother’s name to do such evil things. It’s really disgusting!
"No hurry, just listen to what he has to say."

Song Xuan did not confirm it immediately.

After all, if people are convicted based solely on the words of one person, there would be too many unjust, false and wrongful convictions in the world!
Han Zhixuan in the crowd did not expect that this matter was related to Song Hao.

How come he always takes advantage of his brother?

Other brothers always think about taking care of their younger brothers, but Song Hao is different. He always puts all the blame on his younger brother. It's really shameful!
Because of Song Xuan, Song Hao's name is also widely praised in Yingtian Academy.

The incident of Ode to the Frog made many people remember the person who stole his brother's masterpiece.

On the contrary, Song Xuan was very generous and didn't seem to care at all.

Now he is causing trouble again in the name of his younger brother.

There was a lot of discussion among the crowd. "Why is it him again?"

"Who knows?"

"Song Xuan's eldest brother has come forward, so this must be Song Xuan's doing."

"It should be so. As the saying goes, brothers fight tigers together, and fathers and sons fight together in battle."

"Not always."

"I heard that Song Hao likes to do things in the name of his younger brother Song Xuan!"

"what?"

"This is happening!"

"Have you forgotten about the frog chant?"

"I remembered."

Song Hao listened to everyone's discussion, climbed up the platform with a red face, and glared at Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo.

Xu Zheng didn't feel guilty at all. He also stared at Song Hao and mentioned the names of his two uncles.

There is more than just one top scorer's notes.

If Song Hao can get one copy, then as their nephew, he will naturally get more.

Seeing his lip movements, Song Hao's face became gloomy and he was making a decision in his heart.

The last time his twelfth brother wrote the poem about the frog, he just casually passed it over and pretended to be magnanimous.

But this time, on such a large scale, he was not sure whether Song Xuan could handle it.

Looking at Prefect Yan who was standing aside with an equally serious expression, the gate of the academy was tightly closed, fearing that things would not end well!

Song Hao was also making a decision in his heart.

But reality did not give him much time to think about it, so Fan Zhongyan asked directly:
"Song Hao, Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo said they heard the news from you. From whom did you hear it?"

Song Hao shook his head and saluted again:

"To answer the dean, I didn't say this. As for Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo saying it came from my mouth, I don't admit it!"

"Dean, was it really Song Hao who told us? Otherwise, who would use Song Xuan's name?"

Xu Zheng hurriedly defended himself and pretended to be indignant.

"Exactly. Last time you claimed your brother's name, but you're denying it this time?"

Liu Zimo was also pretending to be important.

Fan Zhongyan also realized that the matter was not simple. He glanced at the exasperated Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo who pretended to be angry, and then looked at Song Hao who was also furious.

He already understood the whole story.

Such a debate even surprised the students in the front row.

Given Song Hao's criminal record, they all shouted, Song Hao, just admit it!
Song Hao snorted coldly and shook his head immediately:

"Dean, the innocent are innocent, and the turbid are turbid. I didn't do this, and I won't admit it. Xu Zheng, don't think that because I have a good relationship with Song Yang and the others, and that I need something from them, I will help you slander my brother's reputation."

He suddenly shouted loudly: "If I, Song Hao, did this, I will be struck by lightning and die on this high platform!"

Such momentum shocked Xu Zheng at once.

In the simple understanding of the people of the Song Dynasty, swearing an oath, especially swearing in front of everyone, is something that must be believed!

Fan Zhongyan sighed inwardly, as expected, there was still a huge difference between him and his elder brother Song Xuan.

How can you prove such a thing?

Especially when being falsely accused.

Yan Shu also felt that although Song Hao had the courage to reject the false accusations of others, he was not very smart.

He remembered what Song Xuan had said, that is, the person who wronged you knows how wronged you are better than you know!
The time was right to confront Xu Zheng in public, rather than making any random oaths.

Song Hao's oath made the person who was shouting shut up.

Those who didn't hear the whole thing began to ask what was said.

Song Xuan walked past the crowd and went to the platform, looking at Song Hao who had a face full of grievance.

Song Hao was tense. He was really afraid that Song Xuan would believe what the others said!

Then I really have no face at all.

Better to die.

"Fifth brother, I believe you!"

As soon as Song Xuan said this, Song Hao couldn't hold it anymore.

He tried hard to hold back his tears, which burst out like a dam breaking.

Song Hao bent his waist slightly and wailed for several seconds, but no sound came out.

He kept shaking his arms, trying to stop himself from crying so as not to embarrass the Song family in front of everyone.

But I just couldn't control my tears.

This was truly an unexpected disaster for him. How could he be wrongly accused?

Because he had a criminal record, many people believed that he did it.

I really have no words to express my pain.

Song Hao cried silently, even biting his lips to stop himself from crying out loud.

Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo looked at the crazy Song Hao, swallowed their saliva, and took a step back.

Song Xuan took a step forward, pointed at Xu Zheng and asked, "Who instructed you to frame my fifth brother?"

Song Xuan was tall and strong, and had seen a lot of blood in street fights. The pressure he exuded even surprised Fan Zhongyan.

Xu Zheng retreated repeatedly and fell to the ground.

Song Xuan pointed at Liu Zimo again and said, "We are from the same hometown. Who ordered you to frame my fifth brother like this?"

Liu Zimo was so shocked that he couldn't speak. He was extremely frightened.

I also heard that Song Xuan beat up all the ruffians in Song City and made them submit to him. It was said that he was the leader of the ruffians in Song City.

He was afraid that he would be dragged into the alley by the ruffians released by Song Xuan!

These scholars, with their delicate skin and tender flesh, are very popular with some people.

Liu Zimo subconsciously pointed to Xu Zheng standing beside him.

"It's him?"

"Yes, it's him!"

"It was Xu Zheng's idea."

Song Xuan grabbed Liu Zimo and said, "If you tell me everything that happened, I will forgive you. Otherwise!"

"Ah." Fan Zhongyan stopped quickly:

"Shi Er Lang, please don't be so reckless. Lord Yan is here to uphold justice for your fifth brother!"

Yan Shu also stepped forward at this time: "As long as you tell me everything that happened word for word, Shi Er Lang will definitely not beat you, otherwise I will definitely not let him off."

"Prefect Yan, I'll tell you everything."

Liu Zimo couldn't stand the threat.

He told everything like beans spilling out of a bamboo tube.

Including how Xu Zheng came up with the idea and how he threw dirty water on Song Hao just now.

Xu Zheng was completely numb.

I wanted to refute, but because of my poor psychological quality, I couldn't say anything.

At this moment, my mind is full of what happened. What should I do?
Of course Yan Shu knew who Xu Zheng was.

It doesn’t matter if his father is an official in the court, but his two uncles are the famous Two Songs.

"Xu Zheng, what Liu Zimo said is true. Do you have anything else to say?"

Xu Zheng sat on the ground, lowered his head, and refused to say a word.

Song Hao, who was wronged by him, stood upright on the platform, letting his tears fall.

He really didn't want to cry.

But I can't help it!

He had just been wrongly accused by Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo, and he had been holding it in ever since. He even swore in public that he would prove his innocence to everyone.

But when Song Xuan came up, he still said, "I believe you."

The grievance and guilt suddenly burst out.

Song Hao didn't know what to say, but he just wanted to cry.

But I didn't want to embarrass myself, so I could only pinch my thighs and tell myself to calm down.

"Everyone."

Fan Zhongyan held up a wooden trumpet and said, "The matter is clear and straightforward. It was Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo who deliberately spread the rumors."

The students off the court could now hear it clearly.

It turned out to be the two of them.

So they were framing Song Hao just now?

After all, there were quite a lot of students, and only those in front of the platform could hear the whole story clearly.

The students at the back were scratching their heads anxiously, but they just couldn't hear clearly.

what happened.

They all want to eat melons!
"It was actually done by the two of them!"

"But they told me first, and I went to tell others."

"The truth of the matter turned out to be this."

Song Xuan looked at the two culprits with a gloomy expression.

But Yan Shu casually pulled Song Xuan's sleeve and told him to calm down.

Now that the matter is clear, there is no need to get angry at this time.

There are many things to discuss.

"Everyone." Fan Zhongyan also felt ashamed. He also had a certain responsibility for what happened in the academy.

"I understand everyone's fear of the new imperial examination rules, but I really didn't expect something like this to happen."

"Even if Xu Zheng and Liu Zimo publicly admitted that they were responsible, I wouldn't blame them. After all, it was me, Fan Zhongyan, who didn't care enough about everyone."

Fan Zhongyan roared almost at the top of his lungs: "But they actually framed our classmates!"

(End of this chapter)