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Chapter 76 Yuan Jing: Oh? Have you verified his true identity? Is it indeed Wei Feng, the father of Wei An?

Capital
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study
The sun is shining brightly today, bringing exceptional warmth and sweeping away the winter chill, but it does not warm Emperor Yuan Jing's heart.

The urgent message sent from Yunzhou over 800 miles away was not the news he wanted.

waste!

He threw Zhang Xingying's memorial onto the imperial desk, and a hint of anger flashed across his usually calm face.

Emperor Yuan Jing narrowed his eyes slightly.

This boy has actually reached the third rank!
Was it when Zhao Shou was promoted to the second rank?
hateful!

There is such a huge difference between having talent and not having talent!

Some things are easily available to some people, but are hard to come by for others!
His eyes darkened.

Zhao Shou has been promoted to the second rank.

A second-rank Confucian can bring about public resentment and shatter the fortune of a country.

Wei An, Academy...

He was lost in thought.

...

At this moment, outside the palace
"After all these days, you only get these few words?"

Wang Zhenwen took a confession and was stunned and angry at the man for not fighting back.

The confession consisted of only a few lines, all about Wei Yuan's childhood.

What are these for?
If Wei Yuan is willing to admit it, then he can admit it. If he is not willing to admit it, he can just find any excuse to get away with it.

Sun Min blushed and lowered his head, saying, "Prime Minister, your humble servant has done his best. May I ask the Supervisor to interrogate you?"

Wang Zhenwen's face was solemn. "The imperial examination is about to end. Let's see what happens today."

"It's only a few days away. It's okay if you can't get anything out of me."

I don't know whether this statement is an admission that Sun Min, his subordinate, is incompetent, or is ironic.

Sun Min thought about it and felt that the former was more likely.

At this moment, if they really asked something and a big fuss broke out, would Wang's party be innocent? Didn't Wei Yuan have any evidence against them?
He couldn't help but smile.

It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

"Prime Minister, then how about feeding that person well and keeping him well?"

He asked carefully in a low voice.

Wang Zhenwen glanced at him indifferently.

His eyes seemed to be saying: Do I need to teach you this little thing?
"Let's go."

Without waiting for Sun Min's response, Wang Zhenwen noticed a carriage approaching from behind. He flicked his sleeves and stepped into the palace gate in a square step.

Sun Min hurriedly followed and looked back.

Bah Bah!

It’s the eunuch Wei!

Zhang Kaitai dismounted, handed the reins to the Yulin Guard on duty nearby, and looked at Sun Min and Wang Zhenwen in front.

If it was Nangong Qianrou who came to see Duke Wei off today, she would have spit at these two people.

"Duke Wei, they said there's an urgent delivery of eight hundred miles."

Open Taidao.

The express delivery of 800 miles was only delivered to the emperor's desk and only passed through the cabinet.

Wei Yuan looked back to the south.

He is in a particularly clear mind today.

"Let's go."

Wei Yuan was in a good mood and his expression softened a little.

Zhang Kaitai was surprised.

The Duke of Wei didn't seem worried at all.

An urgent message or a memorial sent over eight hundred miles can shake up the political situation.

Wei Yuan stepped into the imperial study and looked around, but Yuan Jing had not arrived yet.

Many important officials came.

He met Chen Tai, Zhang Shen and Qi Yuan's eyes and greeted them implicitly.

Soon, those who were qualified to participate in the small court meeting arrived one by one.

Emperor Yuan Jing appears last.

Still as calm and joyless as ever, with an ethereal air.

"Gentlemen, an hour ago, an urgent message arrived from Yunzhou, arriving eight hundred miles away. The night watchmen discovered collusion with the Wushen Cult, fostering hostile forces, and smuggling military supplies and other prohibited items. The perpetrator was none other than Song Changfu, the Yunzhou Governor."

Emperor Yuan Jing made a big statement as soon as he opened his mouth!
His tone was indifferent, causing a heated discussion among the ministers.

Some people angrily denounced Song Changfu for his cruelty.

Some used this as a raft to attack the Qi Party.

Qi Dang... forget it, it's already in ruins.

"quiet!"

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed in the imperial study.

Only then did the ministers calm down.

Emperor Yuan Jing gave a look, and his companion, Eunuch Liu, respectfully took out the urgent secret memorial.

"Your Highness Zhang Xingying, I bow:

It has now been confirmed that the Yunzhou case was...

The night watchmen Jinluo and Nangong Qianrou fulfilled their duties and protected the minister all the way.

Night watchman Yinluo Zhao Bin...

There is a student from the academy, Wei An, who worked hard all the way to help me investigate the Yuzhou iron ore smuggling case and the Yunzhou case. At the critical moment, he killed the Buddhist thieves and captured a dream witch and three poison masters. His contribution is very great. How to reward him is up to Your Majesty to decide.

Yunzhou case...

Hoping to see His Majesty soon, your humble servant Zhang Xingying bows in respect."

The secret memorial first briefly explains the case and the people who have made contributions, and then selects some details to focus on. The beginning and end are all standard clichés.

"Buddhism, Southern Xinjiang? How did they get involved again?"

"Third-rank Vajra? Your Majesty, I believe that even if Zhang Xingying didn't forge the facts, he's certainly exaggerating. We should send someone to verify the facts, or summon Zhang Xingying to report the case in person as soon as possible!"

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

"... "

There was another mess.

Nothing else, just fight!
Almost all officials in Yunzhou, big and small, were wiped out!

These people deserve to be beheaded, and the vacant official positions must be fought for!

As for who contributed to the investigation of the case, who suffered, and who made contributions, don't be anxious, don't be anxious for now.

This group of people didn't want Zhang Xingying to do the finishing work. If they could pick fruits, they would pick them. If they couldn't, they would send their own people to go ahead and scout the way.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, a group of high-ranking officials were like women bargaining and throwing tantrums, but Wei Yuan was as steady as a rock, with a calm expression.

Chen Tai, Zhang Shen and Qi Yuan were also in a good mood because of this sudden news.

However, Wuyang can kill the third-grade Vajra of Buddhism?
All right... Entered the third rank?
Realizing this possibility, the three of them became even more excited!
"quiet!"

"quiet!"

"quiet!"

The eunuch shouted at the top of his lungs!

Three times in a row!
The imperial study, which looked like a vegetable stall in the market, finally became quiet again.

"Thirty-four officials, both large and small, have been executed in Yunzhou. With so many vacancies, do you have any recommendations?"

Emperor Yuan Jing's words were contrary to his previous behavior.

Is this something you should be concerned about?

How could a vacancy in an official position not take at least half a decade to fill?
Only after the various ministries have raised the issue again and again will they agree to discuss it in court?
"Your Majesty, the facts are still unclear. We should first investigate the facts. There is no rush to deal with the vacancy."

The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice came out.

"How is it unclear?"

Emperor Yuan Jing asked immediately.

The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice was startled.

How could he know this?
He asked to take the job of going to Yunzhou.

Sensing Yuan Jing's thoughts, Sun Min immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the vacant position must be filled and the facts must be investigated."

Emperor Yuan Jing nodded gently, "Sun Qing is right."

"How about this? How many Jinshi candidates are there waiting to be selected as officials in previous years? How many are there in the Imperial College? How many are there in the Academy? Please send a list to us as soon as possible."

The Minister of Personnel stepped out and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

This Minister of Personnel was exhausted both physically and mentally by the Beijing inspection, and now he is involved in the issue of filling vacancies. I am afraid he will not be able to live in peace.

Your Majesty, there is obviously something behind your words.

In previous years, if the academy had two or three students who made it to the list of candidates for each subject, it was considered a great achievement, but usually there were only one or two.

This has become a consensus in the court!

It is to fill a vacancy. Only when it is a small corner with insufficient resources or the Jinshi of the Imperial College is unwanted, will an academy be awarded.

What does Your Majesty mean by mentioning the academy at this moment?

It’s obvious that they are going to use people from the academy again!

Can other parties tolerate this?
I don’t know what will happen next.

Even Sun Min, who was happily returning to the literature class, was stunned.

The next moment, he felt several complaining glances.

Sun Min felt so bitter that he couldn't express it in words.

Who knew that His Majesty would suddenly use people from the academy.

Chen Tai, Zhang Shen and Qi Yuan also noticed something was wrong.

Yuan Jing is too deliberate.

Sending friendly signals is too deliberate, almost like flattery.

Emperor Yuan Jing's gaze swept across the other officials, finally landing on Wei Yuan. "Mr. Wei, you are Wei An's uncle. He went to Yunzhou and assisted Zhang Xingying greatly. His contributions are not small. How do you think he should be rewarded?"

Wei Yuan stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, the decision should be made according to your holy heart."

Emperor Yuan Jing smiled, but his smile was very unreal.

"I have heard of your past life. Wei An is your only descendant. I heard that Wei An's father has long since disappeared. How about adopting Wei An into your family? I will grant him the title of Taikang County Master."

He seemed to be sympathetic to his subjects, as if they were a perfect match for each other.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"

"Your Majesty, your contribution is so insignificant, how can you be worthy of being a viscount?" "Your Majesty, you should first verify the details of the Yunzhou case. It's not too late to discuss the rewards later."

"... "

A group of people jumped out.

Sun Min hesitated to speak.

He has a bomb in his hand.

I was afraid that I would say something wrong again.

I didn't dare to step out and speak casually.

Until a look came from the front.

He immediately stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that those who have made contributions should be rewarded. Wei An's adoption of Wei Yuan is inappropriate. Some time ago, someone stormed the Ministry of Justice, claiming to be Wei An's father, Wei Feng."

"His father is still alive. Even if he is adopted, we should ask Wei Feng."

Emperor Yuan Jing frowned, "Oh?"

"Have you verified his true identity? Is it indeed Wei An's father, Wei Feng?"

Sun Min pulled a confession from his sleeve and presented it with both hands, saying, "Wei Feng is addicted to alcohol and often becomes unconscious, making him difficult to question. These are the few words he confessed. I beg to confront Wei Yuan!"

Eunuch Liu Otomo took the confession away.

Yuan Jing took it and looked at it, then smiled and said, "Send it to Wei Yuan to have a look."

He changed the address to his name, which seemed intimate.

Wei Yuan felt cold in his heart.

This is to give the academy some benefits and shut it up.

I still don’t want to let Wei An go.

How bearable!
This person has appeared in the capital for quite some time, but he is only mentioned today!

However, it's a bit clumsy and not like Yuan Jing's style.

"Your Majesty, I have heard from my students that he lived in poverty as a child, little more than a prisoner. He hasn't seen his father for many years, and I once suspected that his father was murdered by a villain. Now, a man claiming to be Wei Feng has suddenly appeared. I believe that Wei An should be summoned back to the capital for a confrontation."

Chen Tai stepped out.

How could he not understand what Wei Yuan understood?

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

Zhang Shen stepped out.

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

Qi Yuan stepped out.

"Your Majesty, I impeach Chen Tai, Zhang Shen, and Qi Yuan for favoritism!"

"Your Majesty, I speak from the bottom of my heart, without any selfish motives."

"Wei An asked to go to Yunzhou to educate and eliminate banditry. Now that he hasn't accomplished anything, how can he return to the capital? If you don't have any personal connections, why do you want him back? Your Majesty, I demand that Chen Tai be punished for deceiving the emperor!"

"May I ask Minister Sun, if Wei An doesn't return to the capital, how can we confirm the true identity of the person claiming to be Wei Feng?"

"We should ask the supervisor to come and question him to confirm his true identity."

Chen Tai smiled.

Sun Min realized something was wrong.

Chen Tai bowed to him and said, "Minister Sun is absolutely right."

Sun Min was too late to stop him, and saw... Wei Yuan!
Wei Yuan said to His Majesty, "Your Majesty, Minister Sun has suggested that the Supervisor be called in to question him."

There was a moment of silence in the imperial study.

Everyone immediately had countless speculations.

How dare Wei Yuan say this? Is he lying? Or does he have real evidence? Or...

Sun Min immediately received several more piercing glances!
People are numb!
Yuan Jing's face remained calm.

A good show turned out like this.

"Your Majesty, Wei An has made great contributions, so you should just reward him with some gold, silver, and land. It would be inappropriate to give him a viscount title and let the soldiers guarding the border think about him."

Finally, Wang Zhenwen stepped forward and brought the topic back to the topic.

"What Lord Wang said is very true." Yuan Jing nodded slightly.

...

Haoqi Building

"Duke Wei, someone is coming from the Western Regions."

Jiang Luzhong handed over a small note.

He handed over another letter, "This is the news Qianrou sent back."

"Bald thief."

Wei Yuan glanced at the note and put it down.

I read the letter carefully again.

Jiang Luzhong apologized, "Duke Wei, if I had insisted on that, we might not be in this situation today."

Wei Yuan shook his head. "Whether that man is the real Wei Feng or the fake Wei Feng, he has to speak out after all these days. What's the point of just talking about the past?"

Jiang Luzhong hesitated for a moment and said, "So, what that person said is true."

Wei Yuan glanced at him indifferently.

The latter immediately lowered his head.

...

Outside the palace

In a carriage
Sun Min lowered his head and said aggrievedly, "Prime Minister, I am also..."

"I want you to bring up the matter of Wei Feng and stop arguing with Chen Tai!"

Wang Zhenwen felt quite powerless.

The good situation has turned into a mess... a mess of grains and grains!
Not only did he not appease Wei Yuan, but he also displeased Emperor Yuan Jing.

"Chen Tai is extremely despicable!" Sun Min said hatefully.

You are extremely stupid!

Wang Zhenwen was too lazy to say more.

After a pause, he warned, "In the next two days, you must dig out some solid information from that person, no matter if it is related to Wei An or not, it must be solid."

"The day His Majesty agrees to ask the Supervisor to question us, we will lose the initiative."

Sun Min understood a little and asked carefully, "Don't you think this person is Wei Feng?"

Wang Zhenwen glanced at him and slowly closed his eyes to rest.

This person now has a knife in his hand, so he can do more.

Just like how Your Majesty forced Wei Yuan today.

If Wei Yuan makes a slight mistake, the knife will be used correctly!

As for whether that person was Wei Feng...that was a matter for later!
...

Yunzhou
Sanxizhai

"Sir, I brought some things."

Wei An called in a fully loaded cart.

A group of children gathered around.

They were wearing worn but clean clothes, and their bright eyes looked at the rice and salted pork on the carts, their mouths watering and their eyes full of anticipation, but they were too timid to move forward.

Mr. Sanxi's surname is Xin and his given name is Ya.

"You're going to have to spend money again."

Xin Ya's clothes were even more worn, with several patches on them.

Among all the Confucianists Wei An came into contact with, this one was the most casual.

"Sir, I helped me, so I should repay you. Why would I spend money?"

he laughed.

He looked at the group of children again, and his sight fell on two taller boys, "Chu Hu, Xiao Yang, you two take these rice, cooking oil, vegetables and meat to the kitchen."

This is his third time to come to Sanxizhai.

These children were familiar with him.

The two people he mentioned, 'Chu Hu' and 'Xiao Yang', did not act immediately, but looked at Xin Ya. After the latter nodded, they happily stepped forward to carry the things.

"I'll help too."

A young child came forward, with a stern face, and tried hard to drag a few strips of bacon.

However, because of his small body and weak strength, when the bacon was about to fall to the ground, the same little hand held the three pieces of bacon.

The boy's face was a little dirty, and he looked quite out of place among the other children.

Wei An saw him steadily carrying the bacon behind Chu Hu and Xiao Yang, and then he looked at the child's face carefully and said, "You just collected this?"

"That day I went into the mountains to collect herbs and ran into him lying on the side of the road at the foot of the mountain." Xin Ya nodded.

"The child is quite strong, he doesn't seem to come from an ordinary family." Wei An said.

"He didn't want to talk, so I didn't ask any more questions." Xin Ya's eyes fell on the small figure. "He's very sensible. He didn't cry or make a fuss."

Retracting his gaze, he asked Wei An, "How is it?"

Wei An knew what Mr. Sanxi was asking, but since he was a commoner, he couldn't say much. He just nodded and said, "Sir, do you know if there are other countries outside the sea?"

"There are fairy islands overseas in strange stories, but I've never seen them." Xin Ya smiled and said, "Why do you ask this?"

"It's a pity. Yunzhou is adjacent to the sea. With such a unique location, it could make a lot of money through foreign trade." Wei An said.

"In the past, there were many wealthy businessmen who went overseas, but never returned."

"Shipment of fish and shrimp from the sea to other states is just a good business, right?"

"Why? You don't want to study anymore, but want to do business?"

"When the granaries are full, people learn etiquette. Yunzhou has become so destitute, so we should first enrich the people."

Xin Ya couldn't help but look solemn when he heard this.

"I came to Yunzhou on imperial orders. If I don't teach people, I can't go back to Beijing." Wei An said hurriedly.

Xin Ya's face wrinkled with a smile as he explained, "There's an endless supply of money in the sea, but this business is dominated by the wealthy. How can ordinary people compete with them? Furthermore, there are many monsters in the sea, and if ordinary people go out to sea, their chances of returning are slim."

"Are there any monsters? Sir, tell me in detail."

...

Western Region
Alandra
This mountain is dotted with Buddhist temples and is a holy place for Buddhism.

On the road at the foot of the mountain, you can see pilgrims at any time, bowing every nine steps.

Beneath a large tree with fallen leaves, a young monk put his palms together.

"Bodhisattva, the Vajra who saved the common people has returned to tranquility."

(End of this chapter)