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Chapter 775 Manipulation Means ([-])

"Master, you called Xiao Wang in such a hurry, do you know what's important?"

Although the third master was unhappy because his meal was interrupted, he did not dare to show any dissatisfaction in front of his always awe-inspiring master. As soon as Bu took his seat, he bowed his hands to Old Master Chen, He asked very politely.

"There is indeed one matter that the prince needs to make a decision early on. Let's just say, there are many people in the market who are selling today's exam questions, a set of three questions, a total of 30 taels of silver, in the 'Hongyun Inn' and 'Shuangfu Inn' 'Traces of the sellers have been found in the places where the children gather, the situation is strange and unpredictable, and we must guard against any changes."

Since the third master asked a question, Old Master Chen didn't take it too seriously, and explained the matter directly.

"Oh? There is such a thing, this..."

The imperial examination is a grand ceremony in the country, and it has always been the most important thing in the imperial court. Any crimes related to the imperial examination will be punished extremely severely. Now, someone dares to openly sell the examination questions. This is shocking news, and the third master can't help but be surprised No end, I really didn't know what to say for a while.

"Where did the master get the news, I didn't hear the slightest bit of wind."

Li Minquan was also summoned by Old Master Chen to discuss the matter, and he didn't know about it beforehand. Hearing this, he was immediately stunned. You must know that Li Minquan is in control of the dark forces in the hands of the third master, and he is usually very He paid attention to the collection and sorting of news, but Old Master Chen actually learned of news that even he didn't know, how could Li Minquan not be suspicious of it.

"Zicheng asked a good question. It was a coincidence that the old sons of the old man also went to Beijing to rush for the exam this time, and they lived in the 'Fortune Inn'. At that time, someone came to sell the exam questions. Afterwards, the old man thought it was a bad idea. There was something strange in it, so I bought a copy. It happened that he lived in the "Shuangfu Inn" and visited him in the same year. , After the old man was surprised, he also wanted to ask the old man to find out what happened, so he sent the two test questions to the old man, these two things, if the prince doesn't believe it, just read it carefully."

"Sharp Knife" is a sharp weapon that Hongqing will use in the future. Naturally, Old Master Chen will not reveal this matter, and he has already thought of an excuse.

"Well……"

Old Master Chen shook his hands and took out two envelopes from his wide sleeves. Li Minquan took the two envelopes graciously and handed them over to the third master. After comparing the three pieces of paper, his brows were immediately furrowed, but he didn't say anything, he just let out a soft groan of unknown meaning.

"My lord, these two test questions are exactly the same, but the quality of the paper and the handwriting on them are completely different. It should not be the same person who committed the crime, or it seems that a gang is committing the crime. This is an attempt to deceive people by taking advantage of the crime. Those who kidnap people will be punished!"

Li Minquan leaned next to the third master, and also went through the two test questions. Obviously, he had an opinion in his heart, so he hurriedly made some suggestions.

"Well, this king will send a note to Shuntian Mansion tomorrow, and we must wipe out these daring rats!"

The third master also didn't think deeply about it, he just thought that another fraud gang was committing the crime, and his righteous indignation turned into righteous indignation, but he didn't care too much, and made a decision casually.

"My lord is wise."

When the third master made such a statement, Li Minquan, who wanted to flatter him, immediately began to praise him.

"If these three test questions are true, what should the prince do?"

Old Master Chen didn't follow in praise, but smiled sarcastically, and said something that made the third master's heart skip a beat.

"This, this, this is impossible?"

If the test questions are true, then it is not a small case of fraud by a gang, but a huge case, God knows how many heads will fall, thinking of this, the third master's cold sweat suddenly broke down, and his complexion Looking at Old Master Chen blankly, he stammered and asked back.

"That's right, master, you must not speak in vain on this matter, if you make a slight mistake, the consequences will be dire."

The matter was of great importance, not to mention that the third master was so frightened that his face turned pale, Li Minquan was also terrified, so he hurriedly said something to echo him.

"It's hard to tell if it's true or not, but if it's true, has the prince ever thought about what will happen to the little prince in the tribute courtyard?"

Old Master Chen is also unable to determine whether the three test questions are true or false, but he intends to treat them as true, nothing else, once it is proved to be false, it will be nothing more than a false alarm. The defrauding gang can be explained more or less, but if it is true, it will be a major issue related to the safety of Prince Cheng's family.

"This, this, this..."

The third master has been an official in the court for a long time, so he is naturally familiar with the handling methods of major imperial examinations. Once there is a fraudulent case, all the examiners without exception must be taken down first. Even if Hong Qing's status is noble, I'm afraid there will be no exceptions. If you really want to go to the prison of the Ministry of Justice, it means you have entered the territory of the Eighth Master. I am afraid that life and death will not be determined by the Prince Cheng's family. That's right, if Hong Qing loses his position, the status of the third master will also be wiped out, and this is obviously not something that the third master can bear. In this panic, the cold sweat on the third master's face is already surging Like a spring.

"No, if someone really stole the test questions, once the incident happens in the examination room, the little prince will be in danger! It's not too late, the prince has to make a decision early, first take down the group of test question sellers, and then follow the vine to find The real murderer behind the scenes!"

Li Minquan obviously also thought of the danger after the incident. Although he and Hong Qing had gradually separated, he still knew in his heart the importance of Hong Qing's safety to maintaining the status of the third master, so he hurried to speak suggested.

"Yes, let's do this, the king will immediately go to call the guards!"

The third master was in a state of panic, upon hearing Li Minquan's suggestion, he immediately came to his senses, jumped up quickly, and planned to dispatch troops to arrest people.

"Wait!"

Before the third master could take any action, Old Master Chen had already sternly shouted, stopping the third master's impulsiveness.

"Master, you..."

When the third master was on fire, he suddenly heard Old Master Chen call to stop, and couldn't help being anxious, but he didn't dare to get angry with Old Master Chen, so he had no choice but to stand still.

"The prince acting recklessly will not help the matter, but will worsen the situation. It must be known that if the planners in the dark can really steal the test questions, they will have a big picture. How can they leave such an obvious loophole for the prince to catch? Those traffickers They are nothing more than small fish and shrimps floating on the water. The real clue must have been cut off long ago. With such a grasp of the prince, the case is bound to fall on the prince. May I ask if the prince has the confidence to solve the case? ? If not, how will the prince deal with the world's officials making such a fuss?"

Old Master Chen reprimanded Sanye Haosheng unceremoniously, and the training made Sanye sweat profusely.

"Master taught me the lesson. It's Xiao Wang Menglang. Now that the matter is urgent, I ask Master to make a proper plan for Xiao Wang."

Hearing what old master Chen said, the third master was startled, but calmed down, bowed deeply to old master Chen, and hurriedly asked for advice.

"The person who devised this plan is very vicious. It is not only the little prince who is planning, but also His Majesty. If the imperial examination case breaks out, His Majesty will be furious, and the dragon's body may not be safe. Once this happens , but I fear that the case is not yet closed, and the army of the Fourteenth Lord should be mobilized. At that time, the world will be in chaos. The ones who can do this are none other than the Fourth Master and the Eighth Master, and the possibility of the latter is high. If you want to break this plan now, you have to preside over the overall situation. If others force themselves to come forward, it will be difficult As can be said."

Old Master Chen waved his hand, signaling to the third master that there is no need to be polite, then took a deep breath, and analyzed the possible evolution of the current situation in detail.

"Well, that's good. I will go to Changchun Garden tomorrow morning, and I must ask Huang Ama to issue an edict to investigate the case!"

The third master himself couldn't come up with a good idea. Hearing that Old Master Chen had analyzed it so thoroughly, he felt a little relieved, and hurriedly expressed his opinion.

"How does the prince plan to report this case?"

Old Master Chen was obviously not at ease with the third master, even though the third master had expressed his opinion, but old master Chen still persisted in asking the bottom line.

"This..., is there anything wrong with it?"

The third master didn't understand why Old Master Chen asked such a question, and after obviously hesitating for a while, he asked suspiciously.

"If the prince speaks directly, the case must fall on the prince. This is a big taboo, and it must not be done!"

As soon as the third master's words fell, Old Master Chen gave him a dissatisfied glance, and unceremoniously pointed out the troubles of the third master's move.

"Ah, then..."

The third master was in a mess right now, and his mind was a mess. After being reprimanded by Old Master Chen one after another, he was dumbfounded and didn't know how to deal with it.

"The prince can only say it as a joke. If the test question is true, His Majesty will make a decision. If it is false, His Majesty will just laugh it off. However, there is one thing that the prince must keep in mind, then It is very important not to mention this matter secretly, it is good for Dora to bring a few elder brothers to face the saint together."

Mrs. Chen already knew what the third master was like, so he would not ask him to come up with a clever plan at this time, so he gave him a detailed warning.

"What the master said is true, Xiao Wang has been taught."

Rao old master Chen has already made his words so clear, but the third master still didn't express his position in a hurry, but after thinking about what old master Chen said several times in his heart, he made the final decision very cautiously...

(End of this chapter)