Wang Zhenwen is a Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, so Wenyuan Pavilion should naturally become a place for officials such as Grand Secretary to go directly to work.
In the hall, Wang Zhenwen, wearing a red robe and gray hair, was working on the desk. The other civil servants and officials were busy with their own errands and occasionally discussed in a low voice, but overall they were quiet and harmonious.
When encountering disagreements, civil servants will go to the side hall to have a big fight and decide the outcome.However, when scholars quarrel, no one can convince anyone.
Finally, the superiors have to make a ruling.
Master Chief, Miss Simu is here and said she wants to see you.An official on duty outside the door came in lightly, and his voice was very low.
Wang Shoufu paused his pen and the ink suddenly opened on the page, turning into a ball of ink mark.
How did she enter the palace...what did she come to the cabinet to do...two doubts came to the mind of Shougong Wang one after another.
Wenyuan Pavilion is on the east side of the palace, but it is not within the high wall of the palace. However, in the planning, it belongs to the palace, with heavy troops outside, and idle people cannot come in.
The chief minister's daughter is also among the idle people.
No see... Let her come in, enter through the back door, I'll wait for her in the side hall.Wang Shoufu put down his pen, carried his back with one hand and placed the other in his abdomen, calmly leaving the inner hall and turning to the side hall.
After waiting in the side hall for a few minutes, Wang Simu, who was gentle and generous, came in with a food box, placed it gently on the table, and shouted sweetly: Dad!
The Shoufu Wang said with a stern face and said unhappy: Haven’t you been to the lake with your close friend? What are you doing in the cabinet? Who will take you into the palace?
Wang Simu smiled, opened the food box slowly, and took out a bowl of fresh and fragrant fish soup, with a soft voice:
When I was traveling to the lake, my daughter saw that the carp in the lake was plump, so she asked someone to catch a few.I took it back to my house when it was the freshest, and cooked fish soup for my father.
My father is busy with official business, so he should also pay attention to his health and drink more nourishing soup.
Wang Shoufu's face turned slightly softer, and he sniffed the fresh fragrance that made his index finger tremble. After a small sip, he immediately showed a look of enjoyment and praised:
The fish soup is mixed with chicken essence, which is really delicious.Sitianjian developed this thing, which is the blessing of the people.
After the chicken essence developed by Sitianjian flowed into the market, it immediately gained popularity among all classes. Now the high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants in the capital are inseparable from chicken essence in their family.
Ordinary families occasionally sprinkle some in the dishes to enhance their taste.
Wang Zhenwen hasn't seen Si Tianjian develop such a good thing in many years.
Wang Simu took the opportunity and said: I have heard a rumor before that this chicken essence was not actually developed by Sitianjian.But there is someone else.
Wang Zhenwen was stunned: Is there someone else?
Wang Simu smiled and said: I heard from His Highness Lin'an that the real developer of chicken essence is Yinluo Xu Qi'an, and Sitianjian is just improving it.
Wang Zhenwen didn't pay attention to such a small matter. He was stunned for a moment when he heard his daughter say this and didn't take a sip for a long time.
This boy is extremely smart and amazing... Wang Zhenwen sighed, shook his head, and continued to drink fish soup.
Wang Simu continued to chat. He originally wanted the Yulin Guard to do it for you and bring the fish soup for you, but he met His Highness Lin'an on the way and followed her into the palace.
At this point, Wang Zhenwen's two questions have been answered.
Before Wang Zhenwen could finish drinking the fish soup, Wang Simu stood up and said goodbye: Dad, drink it slowly. Remember to bring the bowl back when it is dispensed.Women are prohibited from entering in Wenyuan Pavilion, so no more daughters will be left.
The last question, after answering, came to Wenyuan Pavilion, was to bring fish soup to the old father.
Wang Zhenwen then smiled and said in a gentle tone: Let's go back, Dad knows Mu'er's filial piety.
Dad, the old fox, is too difficult to deal with, it's so tiring to play with him... Wang Simu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, smiled sweetly, turned around and left the side hall, but she did not really leave Wenyuan Pavilion and waved to the maid waiting outside.
The maid walked over with another food box, and then the master and servant went to the office of another Grand Secretary.
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In another side hall, Wang Simu put the food box on the table, took out the fresh and fragrant fish soup, and smiled: Uncle Qian, I was traveling to the lake today. Seeing that the fish in the lake were very plump, I caught a few and made fish soup for you and my father.
Qian Qingshu is a tall and thin old man. Unlike the majestic and calm Wang Zhenwen, he has a gentler and casual temperament, making people feel that he is an elder who is easy to get along with.
Qian Qingshu and Wang Zhenwen are classmates and friends, and they are also Jinshi of the same class. Speaking of grades, Qian Qingshu was a first-class Tanhua back then.Wang Zhenwen was the second best, and later was selected into the Hanlin Academy and became a Shujishi.
The emperor seeks materials, the remaining trees; the emperor seeks fish, the dried grain... Since ancient times, the delicious food.Qian Qingshu tasted it and his eyes lit up slightly: Yes, it tastes delicious.
When you are busy with official business, you can rest and drink a bowl of fish soup and enjoy it!
My niece recently heard a piece of news that Xu Huiyuan, who was in the spring exam, was imprisoned for fraud in the imperial examination?Wang Simu pretended to be curious.
Qian Qingshu paused and nodded slowly: The new left inspector and censor impeached Zhao Tingfang, a senior secretary of the Dongge, to accept bribes and leaked the title to Xu Xinnian.
And Xu Xinnian's "The Difficulty in Walking" was not written by himself, but was written by his cousin Xu Qi'an.
Xu Huiyuan's poem was written by Xu Qi'an?This matter even involves Zhao Tingfang, a Grand Secretary of the Dongge... Wang Simu's face changed slightly, and various thoughts flashed through her. She restrained her expression very well and asked:
Uncle Qian drank slowly and talked about the tricks with his niece.
Qian Qingshu frowned, hesitated for a while, and sighed: It turns out that he is a soft-hearted person... But you have to guarantee that no trace of what you hear here must be revealed.
Wang Simu quickly pecked her head: This is naturally, I am the most trustworthy.
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Xu Mansion.
In the study, Xu Qi'an sat behind the desk, thinking about his next plan.
Defeating a Minister of Justice is nothing, and waiveing Erlang's punishment is just the first step in the plan. Next, he will find the real enemy from the civil servants.
Only by knowing oneself and one’s enemy can one win every battle.
Huaiqing was the princess, but she could only watch the plans of the court and could not interfere.After all, she is a princess without real power, but she should have a hidden confidant...
Mr. Wei’s attitude towards this matter is not very positive, but more of a test of my ability. If I can’t handle it, I will ask him for help. Although Mr. Wei will definitely help me, I will be disappointed, which is inevitable.
How can I get some insider information?Governor Zhang is a good candidate, but he is Wei Yuan's man and will be wary of civil officials in the hostile camp. He may not know too much...
While thinking, his ears moved and he heard footsteps.
Dongdong...
The footsteps stopped outside the door and knocked on the door, and then a sound came: Dalang, there is a girl looking for you.
Girl, who Ah?
Well, I have too many girls, I can’t guess at all... Xu Qi'an responded: Please ask her to go to the inner hall, I’ll come over immediately.
He continued the interrupted thoughts, thought for a few more minutes, picked up the teacup and moistened his throat, and then got up and went out.
When I arrived at the inner hall, I saw a pretty maid wearing a lotus-colored skirt standing in the hall. Xiao Douding circled around her and said very skillfully:
Sister, let’s play, let’s play, I’ll treat you to horseshoe cake.
The pretty maid responded with a strong smile, as if she was not used to getting along with children.
Miss Lan'er?
Xu Qi'an stepped into the threshold. An hour ago, the maid had just arrived.
Lord Xu, Lan'er gave a gift, then took out the folded note from her sleeve, handed it to Xu Qi'an, and whispered: My lady asked me to send it.I will not disturb you and take your leave.
He did not give Xu Qi'an the opportunity to keep him or open the note, and left in a hurry.
Xu Qi'an sat on the chair, unfolded the note, glanced quickly, and looked stunned.
This... his expression gradually became serious, because the information on the note was too important, and he almost wrote the inside story of this imperial examination fraud case clearly.
The person who wrote a letter to impeach the imperial examination fraud was Yuan Xiong, the new left-level censor. After he replaced Wei Yuan and took charge of the Censorate, he started a fierce battle with the remnants of the eunuch party led by the Right-level censor.
Logically speaking, Liu Hong, the Right Censor, was also one of the chief examiners, and it was Yuan Xiong's goal.However, the person who leaked the issue in this imperial examination fraud case was Zhao Tingfang from Dongge University.
The reason is that if Yuan Xiong directly impeached the Right Censor Liu Hong, then Wei Yuan would be the one who confronted him head-on.
Even under the banner of suppressing Yunlu Academy, most of the parties are just watching coldly, and the help they can be given is limited.
After all, even if Xu Xinnian was asked to participate in the palace examination and become an official in the court, all the officials in the court would have a way to suppress it and hide it.
Therefore, the second behind-the-scenes pusher behind this case appeared, Qin Yuandao, the Minister of War.
The former Minister of War was executed because of the case of Princess Pingyang. Qin Yuandao, the former Minister of War, was the first heir to the Minister of War.
But Emperor Jing of Yuan Dynasty arranged for the leader of a small party to take over as Minister of War.
Qin Yuandao, who had no hope of upgrading, changed his mind. He planned to enter the cabinet and squeeze out Zhao Tingfang, a time at Dongge University, who had no backing and was not strong.
For Yuan Xiong, the Zuodu Censor, Xu Xinnian, the suppressionist, is not only a student of Yunlu Academy, but also a cousin of Yinlu Xu Qi'an.
If Xu Qian didn't want his cousin to be ruined, he would definitely ask Wei Yuan to take action. As long as he dragged Wei Yuan into the water, he would not worry about not being able to deal with the right censor Liu Hong.
In addition, the note provided by Wang Simu also mentioned that Duke Cao, Song Shanchang, also contributed to the fire.
On the surface, it was the left censor Yuan Xiong and the Ministry of War Qin Yuandao, who joined forces, and at most their followers were added.In fact, putting aside the identity of a student of Erlang Yunlu Academy, he is my cousin alone. Those who offended the Sangbo case, the Pingyang Princess case, and the Yunzhou case will definitely seize the opportunity to retaliate against me. Sun Shangshu is an example.
And with the identity of a student of Yunlu Academy... the situation is not good, and what does Duke Cao mean?It is understandable that civil servants are looking for trouble. You are a vulgar noble and martial artist, so you are joining in the fun?What is the motivation...
Also, why should I believe in Wang Zhenwen’s daughter?Can I believe the information she provides?
But what is her intention to lie to me? From the perspective of the bystander, Erlang is finished this time, so she should be having fun on the side and there is no need to do extra things.
The maid also seemed sneaky and ran away after giving the note. Isn’t this guilty?
Either this young lady of the Wang family is a fool, or she thinks I am a fool... But after Erlang and Lingyue's analysis, this young lady is not stupid, damn, she thinks I am a fool?
If you are not sure about it, you will find Wei Yuan. Well, I will say that these are what I found out by myself, and then ask him to verify it. It will also make Wei Yuan look at me with admiration. If you are deceived, it will not be in the way. It means that I am cautious and do not trust others easily.
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In the afternoon, Xu Qi'an, who came out of Haoqi Tower, had Wei Yuan's words echoed in his mind: Duke Cao and King Zhenbei were wearing pairs of pants.
Yesterday evening, he received a secret letter from Wang Simu. He thought alone for a long time and felt that the credibility was very high, but he did not believe it rashly.
After lunch today, I asked Wei Yuan for verification and received a positive answer.
The King of Zhenbei and I are not in the same way. This should be the idea of Duke Cao, but I am not familiar with Duke Cao, so what did he do to me?
Vajra Magical Art... This thought flashed through Xu Qi'an's mind.
On the way back to Yidao Hall, I met an official who happened to be looking for him and said: Lord Xu, someone is looking for you outside.
who?Xu Qi'an's eyes flashed slightly.
People from Huai Prince's Mansion.The official answered.
Huai Prince's Mansion... Xu Qi'an exhaled a breath of turbid air: I understand.
He immediately turned around and walked out of the yamen. When he arrived at the yamen, he saw a luxurious carriage parked on the side of the road.Two rows of soldiers wearing strong and sharp armored soldiers were guarding the carriage.
Seeing Xu Qi'an come out, guards immediately came over to pass the message: But Xu Yinluo?
Xu Qi'an nodded.
General Chu is waiting for you in the car.The guard said.
...After pondering for a few seconds, he followed the guard to the side of the carriage and heard a man's deep voice coming from inside: Come in and speak.
The voice had a tone of being in power for a long time, which was more like an order.
Xu Qi'an got on the carriage and entered the carriage.
In the spacious carriage, a bearded man was sitting upright. He was wearing a light purple robe, with a national face, dark skin, and his eyes were like lightning, and he was so sharp.
The bearded man made a gesture of invitation, signaling Xu Qi'an to take his seat, and said in a thick voice:
I heard that Xu Yinluo's cousin was involved in the imperial examination fraud case.
Xu Qi'an stared at him and tentatively said: General is...
The bearded man's concise reply: Chu Xianglong, deputy general of the King of Zhenbei.
The deputy general of the King of Zhenbei... Xu Qi'an immediately narrowed his eyes, shouldn't the general guard the north, why did he return to Beijing?
This is not what you should ask for by a silver gong.The bearded man said lightly.
He paused for a moment and continued: This general is looking for you to make a deal.
General, please say.
I will hand over the practice method of Vajra Magical Art, and I will help you pick up people from the prison.Chu Xianglong stared at him with a bright look.
It is indeed for the Vajra magical art, and so, no martial artist would not care about this body-protecting magical art. There is the Vajra magical art in the immortal body of Monk Shenshu. Even a high-grade martial artist would be jealous of this technique...
In this way, Duke Cao and this person are planning my Vajra magical skills, taking advantage of the situation and robbing them, and snatching benefits from me...
The Vajra of Buddhism is invincible, and it is impossible for idlers to learn it, so there must be great opportunities.Xu Qi'an reminded.
You don’t need to remind me that since you have learned the Vajra magic, it means that you have understood the secrets of it and burned the secrets of the Vajra magic. Whether you can cultivate it is my own business.Chu Xianglong sent a reassurance pill:
As long as you burn the mystery of magical powers, this general has his own way to reap people.
You are not only trying to suck my bones and marrow from me, but you also want to play with my IQ?Xu Qian sneered in his heart and asked:
I dare to ask the general, how to catch people?
I have my own way.Chu Xianglong answered calmly.
The case is very complicated and complicated, and those civil servants won't listen to you.General, don't think I'm a three-year-old.Xu Qian sneered without hesitation.
I only said to save people, but I didn't say I could get rid of him.Chu Xianglong stared at Xu Qi'an with his sharp eyes and said:
He is just a little man, and no one will really stick to him. I am sure that he will be given a lighter punishment. He will be able to re-sumed the imperial examination after delaying for three years.
With the painstaking management of Yunlu Academy in Qingzhou, it would be his best place.
Xu Qi'an's eyes flashed and he said: OK!However, my request is to save people first.
Chu Xianglong nodded: Yes.
After finishing the conversation and leaving the carriage, Xu Qi'an stood on the street with a blank expression.
Until now, he can confirm the real purpose of Duke Cao's helping the fire behind the scenes.
These dog-dances have long been thinking about my Vajra Magical Art. I was in a state of great power before, and they were afraid. Now, I took advantage of the imperial examination fraud case to suppress Erlang so that I could submit and hand over the Vajra Magical Art...
Yes, let’s see how I cheat you.
When the carriage disappeared from sight, he did not return to the Kanren Yamen and disappeared at the end of the long street.
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After a day and night of fermentation, dissemination, and promotion by those who are interested, rumors of the imperial examination fraud case broke out the next day.
From nobles to civilians, everyone was talking about this matter as a topic of conversation after dinner.
The most intense discussion is the Scholars. Some people do not believe that Xu Huiyuan cheats, but more scholars choose to believe and applaud the court and praise them for their beautiful behavior. They should severely punish those who cheat in the imperial examinations and give scholars all over the world an explanation.
Xu Xinnian's reputation turned sharply, and from Huiyuan who was praised and admired, he became a villain whom thousands of people were criticized.
Xu Xinnian, who was in prison, had no idea about this. He was ushering in the first interrogation between the Ministry of Justice and the government office.
Bang, bang... The jailer knocked on the fence with a stick and scolded:
Xu Xinnian, come out with me, and the adults will interrogate you.
On the other side, in the interrogation room, the Minister of Justice and Shao Yin from the government office sat behind the table, drinking tea and discussing the case.
Lord, why shouldn’t you be punished?Shao Yin raised his doubts.
Sun Shangshu's order.The minister explained, and then said disdainfully:
Xu Xinnian is just a young boy. I will give him a blow to him later, making him lose his temper, and then slowly interrogate him.At that time, I will have to worry about Master Yin's face being red.
The young Yin of the government office nodded: You can also use the criminal law to threaten. Nowadays, students are quick-talking, but when they see blood, they will be scared to death without blood.
The officials smiled. They were all experienced interrogators, who could easily deal with a young student.
The jailer took Xu Xinnian out of the cell and came to the interrogation room. He bowed to several officials in the room and said:
Dear lords, I hope you will bring it to you in the New Year.
After saying that, he withdrew from the sensible.
Xu Xinnian stood at the door and glanced at the scene in the interrogation room. Behind the main table were two officials in a robe, namely the Minister of Justice and the Young Men of the Government Office.
On both sides are several officials accompanying the interrogation, officials taking transcripts, and a white-clothed sorcerer from Si Tianjian.
Bang!
The Minister of Justice grabbed the gavel and slapped the table, and said in a deep voice: Xu Xinnian, someone reported that you had bribed the examiner Zhao Tingfang and participated in the fraud in the imperial examination. Is it true?
Xu Xinnian shook her head: It’s nonsense.
The Minister of Justice sneered and continued: You bribed Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper and used the housekeeper as a medium to get the test questions in advance.
Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper Zhu You has confessed. This is his confession, you can take a look at it yourself.
As he said that, he took out a confession from his sleeve and asked the clerk to submit it to Xu Xinnian.
Xu Xinnian took it and read it carefully. The confession was written in great detail, and even reached the time when the two parties traded, with almost no loopholes.
I am worthy of being a member of the Ministry of Justice, and even the person involved, I cannot see any flaws.However, I also have a certificate here, do some adults want to see it?Xu Xinnian said.
What proof?The Minister of Justice asked.
Hold a pen, ink, paper and ink.Xu Erlang said lightly.
Immediately, the official brought a small table and placed a pen, ink, paper and ink.
Xu Xinnian stood by the table wearing handcuffs and shackles, dipped his pen in ink, and wrote quickly.
Suddenly, the small characters on the fly were written all over the paper. Xu Xinnian dipped his thumb in ink, pressed his handprint on the paper, threw the pen, and said: Please read it by yours.
The Minister of Justice ordered someone to take it. When he looked closely, his face suddenly solidified, and then his breathing gradually became heavy. He suddenly tore the paper and pointed at Xu Xinnian and said furiously:
If you act as punishment, you will be punished by this official.
Shao Yin was stunned. This was different from what he said just now. Before the criminal could lose his mind, did the minister lose his mind first?
The officials present subconsciously looked at the torn paper and guessed that what Xu Xinnian had written made the minister so angry and hysterical.
Look, the Minister of the Secretariat also thinks that the students are talking nonsense?
Xu Xinnian spread his hands and sneered disdainfully: If you state the time, place, character, and specific process, and press a handprint, it can prove what housekeeper I bought.
Then, Lord Minister, oh no, my son, call me Dad and listen.All the things that dad and your mother have done are written clearly and clearly.
The officials looked at the shredded paper again, as if they knew what was written on it.
I will use punishment, and I will use punishment. I will make this crazy person live and die.The Minister of Justice's eyes were bloodshot.
A mere student dared to insult his deceased mother.A mere tribute dared to humiliate him, a fourth-rank minister, in public.
The blood and energy of the Minister of Justice immediately surged to his face, and his anger was boiling.
The Minister of the Secretariat calmed down, and the Minister of the Shangshu had his orders and could not be punished.An official from the Ministry of Justice hurriedly went up to comfort him and whispered in his ears.
snort!The Minister of Justice took a sip of tea and forced himself to fight his anger, but stopped talking.
The young Yin from the government office coughed, took over the burden of interrogation, and asked: Xu Xinnian, are you cheating?
Xu Xinnian was righteous and righteous: No, Xu acted openly and never cheated.
When Shao Yin heard this, he looked at the white-clothed sorcerer in Si Tianjian.
This person is Mr. Xu's cousin. Mr. Xu has come to Sitianjian this morning to warn him that everything Xu Xinnian says is the truth... The white-clothed warlock nodded: No lying.
Shaoyin asked again: Did you write that song "The Road Is Difficult to Walk"?
Xu Xinnian straightened his chest: It was the students who were not talented.
The white warlock answered mechanically: No lying.
Shaoyin and the Minister of Justice looked at each other, and the former pondered: This case is complicated and quite complicated. Why not, please choose a date to retrial?
The Minister of Justice nodded: OK.
The two left the prison, entered the side hall, and had tea and talked.
As expected, Si Tianjian was indeed helping Xu Xinnian.The Minister of Justice said in a deep voice.
The young Yin of the government office smiled and didn't say anything. In the imperial examination fraud case, the government office adopted a attitude of watching the changes and following the trend.
There is no need to invite the Si Tianjian warlock today.The Minister of Justice said.
Can.Shao Yin nodded.
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The next day, the young Yin from the government office came to the Ministry of Justice and participated in the interrogation of the criminal Xu Xinnian, but was led by the officials to meet Sun Shangshu.
Lord Shaoyin, please sit down.Shangshu Sun sat on a big chair and greeted with a smile.
I have met Lord Shangshu.Shaoyin bowed and then took his seat.
Shangshu Sun took a sip of hot tea, held the tea cup and sighed: Your Majesty attaches great importance to this case and repeatedly reminds us to find out the truth as soon as possible.
Now Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper has pleaded guilty. He just needs to pry open Xu Xinnian's mouth and the case will be settled.Are you right?
Shaoyin stood up and said a little restrainedly: This... Lord Shangshu refused to use punishment, so how could he admit his guilt in Xinnian?
Shangshu Sun smiled and said: It is not necessary to punish someone to confess his guilt.
Shao Yin understood it and showed a look of embarrassment.
Shangshu Sun smiled gently: No hurry, don’t worry, go back and ask Chen Fuyin before making a decision.
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Shaoyin returned to the government office and passed on the words of Shangshu Sun to Chen.
Chen Fuyin did not hesitate at all: OK, just do what Shangshu Sun said.
Shao Yinwei said: Sir, this matter is not in accordance with the rules.If that New Year is innocent...
Chen Fuyin sat behind the table and sneered: Whether Xu Xinnian is innocent or not does not matter, he is just a small character.What those people want is evidence of guilt, not the truth.
Only with evidence of guilt can they fight in the court; only with evidence of guilt can they gain justice.Your Majesty will also think they are right.There will be a show in the court tomorrow.
If we disagree, the case will be stuck here. At that time, you will be unable to withstand this hat on your head.
What else could Shaoyin say? He bowed and said: sir.
Chen Fuyin shook his head: Mr. Wei didn't take action, strange, strange... You sent Lu Qing to the Gengren yamen to reveal this matter to Xu Qi'an in a concealed manner.
Shaoyin left the government office and came to the Ministry of Justice. There was still no interrogation of the criminals, but he just passed the reply from Chen Fuyin to Shangshu Sun.
Shangshu Sun smiled with satisfaction: Lord Shaoyin, after the case is over, I will hold a banquet in the mansion and will definitely come to you.There are a few adults who want to know you.
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The next day, it was dawn.
All civil and military officials remained silent, crossed the Meridian Gate in an orderly manner to attend the court meeting.
Another quarter of an hour later, Xu Qi'an, who was wearing a bad dress, walked slowly. On his left was Huai Qing wearing a plain palace skirt, as cold as a fairy in a painting.
On the right is Lin'an, which looks like a fire in a red dress, charming and charming eyes.
How confident are you?Huaiqing turned his head and looked at Xu Ningyan beside him.
Xu Qi'an bowed to the sky and murmured: Blessing 55.
In the hall, Wang Zhenwen, wearing a red robe and gray hair, was working on the desk. The other civil servants and officials were busy with their own errands and occasionally discussed in a low voice, but overall they were quiet and harmonious.
When encountering disagreements, civil servants will go to the side hall to have a big fight and decide the outcome.However, when scholars quarrel, no one can convince anyone.
Finally, the superiors have to make a ruling.
Master Chief, Miss Simu is here and said she wants to see you.An official on duty outside the door came in lightly, and his voice was very low.
Wang Shoufu paused his pen and the ink suddenly opened on the page, turning into a ball of ink mark.
How did she enter the palace...what did she come to the cabinet to do...two doubts came to the mind of Shougong Wang one after another.
Wenyuan Pavilion is on the east side of the palace, but it is not within the high wall of the palace. However, in the planning, it belongs to the palace, with heavy troops outside, and idle people cannot come in.
The chief minister's daughter is also among the idle people.
No see... Let her come in, enter through the back door, I'll wait for her in the side hall.Wang Shoufu put down his pen, carried his back with one hand and placed the other in his abdomen, calmly leaving the inner hall and turning to the side hall.
After waiting in the side hall for a few minutes, Wang Simu, who was gentle and generous, came in with a food box, placed it gently on the table, and shouted sweetly: Dad!
The Shoufu Wang said with a stern face and said unhappy: Haven’t you been to the lake with your close friend? What are you doing in the cabinet? Who will take you into the palace?
Wang Simu smiled, opened the food box slowly, and took out a bowl of fresh and fragrant fish soup, with a soft voice:
When I was traveling to the lake, my daughter saw that the carp in the lake was plump, so she asked someone to catch a few.I took it back to my house when it was the freshest, and cooked fish soup for my father.
My father is busy with official business, so he should also pay attention to his health and drink more nourishing soup.
Wang Shoufu's face turned slightly softer, and he sniffed the fresh fragrance that made his index finger tremble. After a small sip, he immediately showed a look of enjoyment and praised:
The fish soup is mixed with chicken essence, which is really delicious.Sitianjian developed this thing, which is the blessing of the people.
After the chicken essence developed by Sitianjian flowed into the market, it immediately gained popularity among all classes. Now the high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants in the capital are inseparable from chicken essence in their family.
Ordinary families occasionally sprinkle some in the dishes to enhance their taste.
Wang Zhenwen hasn't seen Si Tianjian develop such a good thing in many years.
Wang Simu took the opportunity and said: I have heard a rumor before that this chicken essence was not actually developed by Sitianjian.But there is someone else.
Wang Zhenwen was stunned: Is there someone else?
Wang Simu smiled and said: I heard from His Highness Lin'an that the real developer of chicken essence is Yinluo Xu Qi'an, and Sitianjian is just improving it.
Wang Zhenwen didn't pay attention to such a small matter. He was stunned for a moment when he heard his daughter say this and didn't take a sip for a long time.
This boy is extremely smart and amazing... Wang Zhenwen sighed, shook his head, and continued to drink fish soup.
Wang Simu continued to chat. He originally wanted the Yulin Guard to do it for you and bring the fish soup for you, but he met His Highness Lin'an on the way and followed her into the palace.
At this point, Wang Zhenwen's two questions have been answered.
Before Wang Zhenwen could finish drinking the fish soup, Wang Simu stood up and said goodbye: Dad, drink it slowly. Remember to bring the bowl back when it is dispensed.Women are prohibited from entering in Wenyuan Pavilion, so no more daughters will be left.
The last question, after answering, came to Wenyuan Pavilion, was to bring fish soup to the old father.
Wang Zhenwen then smiled and said in a gentle tone: Let's go back, Dad knows Mu'er's filial piety.
Dad, the old fox, is too difficult to deal with, it's so tiring to play with him... Wang Simu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, smiled sweetly, turned around and left the side hall, but she did not really leave Wenyuan Pavilion and waved to the maid waiting outside.
The maid walked over with another food box, and then the master and servant went to the office of another Grand Secretary.
……
In another side hall, Wang Simu put the food box on the table, took out the fresh and fragrant fish soup, and smiled: Uncle Qian, I was traveling to the lake today. Seeing that the fish in the lake were very plump, I caught a few and made fish soup for you and my father.
Qian Qingshu is a tall and thin old man. Unlike the majestic and calm Wang Zhenwen, he has a gentler and casual temperament, making people feel that he is an elder who is easy to get along with.
Qian Qingshu and Wang Zhenwen are classmates and friends, and they are also Jinshi of the same class. Speaking of grades, Qian Qingshu was a first-class Tanhua back then.Wang Zhenwen was the second best, and later was selected into the Hanlin Academy and became a Shujishi.
The emperor seeks materials, the remaining trees; the emperor seeks fish, the dried grain... Since ancient times, the delicious food.Qian Qingshu tasted it and his eyes lit up slightly: Yes, it tastes delicious.
When you are busy with official business, you can rest and drink a bowl of fish soup and enjoy it!
My niece recently heard a piece of news that Xu Huiyuan, who was in the spring exam, was imprisoned for fraud in the imperial examination?Wang Simu pretended to be curious.
Qian Qingshu paused and nodded slowly: The new left inspector and censor impeached Zhao Tingfang, a senior secretary of the Dongge, to accept bribes and leaked the title to Xu Xinnian.
And Xu Xinnian's "The Difficulty in Walking" was not written by himself, but was written by his cousin Xu Qi'an.
Xu Huiyuan's poem was written by Xu Qi'an?This matter even involves Zhao Tingfang, a Grand Secretary of the Dongge... Wang Simu's face changed slightly, and various thoughts flashed through her. She restrained her expression very well and asked:
Uncle Qian drank slowly and talked about the tricks with his niece.
Qian Qingshu frowned, hesitated for a while, and sighed: It turns out that he is a soft-hearted person... But you have to guarantee that no trace of what you hear here must be revealed.
Wang Simu quickly pecked her head: This is naturally, I am the most trustworthy.
……
Xu Mansion.
In the study, Xu Qi'an sat behind the desk, thinking about his next plan.
Defeating a Minister of Justice is nothing, and waiveing Erlang's punishment is just the first step in the plan. Next, he will find the real enemy from the civil servants.
Only by knowing oneself and one’s enemy can one win every battle.
Huaiqing was the princess, but she could only watch the plans of the court and could not interfere.After all, she is a princess without real power, but she should have a hidden confidant...
Mr. Wei’s attitude towards this matter is not very positive, but more of a test of my ability. If I can’t handle it, I will ask him for help. Although Mr. Wei will definitely help me, I will be disappointed, which is inevitable.
How can I get some insider information?Governor Zhang is a good candidate, but he is Wei Yuan's man and will be wary of civil officials in the hostile camp. He may not know too much...
While thinking, his ears moved and he heard footsteps.
Dongdong...
The footsteps stopped outside the door and knocked on the door, and then a sound came: Dalang, there is a girl looking for you.
Girl, who Ah?
Well, I have too many girls, I can’t guess at all... Xu Qi'an responded: Please ask her to go to the inner hall, I’ll come over immediately.
He continued the interrupted thoughts, thought for a few more minutes, picked up the teacup and moistened his throat, and then got up and went out.
When I arrived at the inner hall, I saw a pretty maid wearing a lotus-colored skirt standing in the hall. Xiao Douding circled around her and said very skillfully:
Sister, let’s play, let’s play, I’ll treat you to horseshoe cake.
The pretty maid responded with a strong smile, as if she was not used to getting along with children.
Miss Lan'er?
Xu Qi'an stepped into the threshold. An hour ago, the maid had just arrived.
Lord Xu, Lan'er gave a gift, then took out the folded note from her sleeve, handed it to Xu Qi'an, and whispered: My lady asked me to send it.I will not disturb you and take your leave.
He did not give Xu Qi'an the opportunity to keep him or open the note, and left in a hurry.
Xu Qi'an sat on the chair, unfolded the note, glanced quickly, and looked stunned.
This... his expression gradually became serious, because the information on the note was too important, and he almost wrote the inside story of this imperial examination fraud case clearly.
The person who wrote a letter to impeach the imperial examination fraud was Yuan Xiong, the new left-level censor. After he replaced Wei Yuan and took charge of the Censorate, he started a fierce battle with the remnants of the eunuch party led by the Right-level censor.
Logically speaking, Liu Hong, the Right Censor, was also one of the chief examiners, and it was Yuan Xiong's goal.However, the person who leaked the issue in this imperial examination fraud case was Zhao Tingfang from Dongge University.
The reason is that if Yuan Xiong directly impeached the Right Censor Liu Hong, then Wei Yuan would be the one who confronted him head-on.
Even under the banner of suppressing Yunlu Academy, most of the parties are just watching coldly, and the help they can be given is limited.
After all, even if Xu Xinnian was asked to participate in the palace examination and become an official in the court, all the officials in the court would have a way to suppress it and hide it.
Therefore, the second behind-the-scenes pusher behind this case appeared, Qin Yuandao, the Minister of War.
The former Minister of War was executed because of the case of Princess Pingyang. Qin Yuandao, the former Minister of War, was the first heir to the Minister of War.
But Emperor Jing of Yuan Dynasty arranged for the leader of a small party to take over as Minister of War.
Qin Yuandao, who had no hope of upgrading, changed his mind. He planned to enter the cabinet and squeeze out Zhao Tingfang, a time at Dongge University, who had no backing and was not strong.
For Yuan Xiong, the Zuodu Censor, Xu Xinnian, the suppressionist, is not only a student of Yunlu Academy, but also a cousin of Yinlu Xu Qi'an.
If Xu Qian didn't want his cousin to be ruined, he would definitely ask Wei Yuan to take action. As long as he dragged Wei Yuan into the water, he would not worry about not being able to deal with the right censor Liu Hong.
In addition, the note provided by Wang Simu also mentioned that Duke Cao, Song Shanchang, also contributed to the fire.
On the surface, it was the left censor Yuan Xiong and the Ministry of War Qin Yuandao, who joined forces, and at most their followers were added.In fact, putting aside the identity of a student of Erlang Yunlu Academy, he is my cousin alone. Those who offended the Sangbo case, the Pingyang Princess case, and the Yunzhou case will definitely seize the opportunity to retaliate against me. Sun Shangshu is an example.
And with the identity of a student of Yunlu Academy... the situation is not good, and what does Duke Cao mean?It is understandable that civil servants are looking for trouble. You are a vulgar noble and martial artist, so you are joining in the fun?What is the motivation...
Also, why should I believe in Wang Zhenwen’s daughter?Can I believe the information she provides?
But what is her intention to lie to me? From the perspective of the bystander, Erlang is finished this time, so she should be having fun on the side and there is no need to do extra things.
The maid also seemed sneaky and ran away after giving the note. Isn’t this guilty?
Either this young lady of the Wang family is a fool, or she thinks I am a fool... But after Erlang and Lingyue's analysis, this young lady is not stupid, damn, she thinks I am a fool?
If you are not sure about it, you will find Wei Yuan. Well, I will say that these are what I found out by myself, and then ask him to verify it. It will also make Wei Yuan look at me with admiration. If you are deceived, it will not be in the way. It means that I am cautious and do not trust others easily.
……
In the afternoon, Xu Qi'an, who came out of Haoqi Tower, had Wei Yuan's words echoed in his mind: Duke Cao and King Zhenbei were wearing pairs of pants.
Yesterday evening, he received a secret letter from Wang Simu. He thought alone for a long time and felt that the credibility was very high, but he did not believe it rashly.
After lunch today, I asked Wei Yuan for verification and received a positive answer.
The King of Zhenbei and I are not in the same way. This should be the idea of Duke Cao, but I am not familiar with Duke Cao, so what did he do to me?
Vajra Magical Art... This thought flashed through Xu Qi'an's mind.
On the way back to Yidao Hall, I met an official who happened to be looking for him and said: Lord Xu, someone is looking for you outside.
who?Xu Qi'an's eyes flashed slightly.
People from Huai Prince's Mansion.The official answered.
Huai Prince's Mansion... Xu Qi'an exhaled a breath of turbid air: I understand.
He immediately turned around and walked out of the yamen. When he arrived at the yamen, he saw a luxurious carriage parked on the side of the road.Two rows of soldiers wearing strong and sharp armored soldiers were guarding the carriage.
Seeing Xu Qi'an come out, guards immediately came over to pass the message: But Xu Yinluo?
Xu Qi'an nodded.
General Chu is waiting for you in the car.The guard said.
...After pondering for a few seconds, he followed the guard to the side of the carriage and heard a man's deep voice coming from inside: Come in and speak.
The voice had a tone of being in power for a long time, which was more like an order.
Xu Qi'an got on the carriage and entered the carriage.
In the spacious carriage, a bearded man was sitting upright. He was wearing a light purple robe, with a national face, dark skin, and his eyes were like lightning, and he was so sharp.
The bearded man made a gesture of invitation, signaling Xu Qi'an to take his seat, and said in a thick voice:
I heard that Xu Yinluo's cousin was involved in the imperial examination fraud case.
Xu Qi'an stared at him and tentatively said: General is...
The bearded man's concise reply: Chu Xianglong, deputy general of the King of Zhenbei.
The deputy general of the King of Zhenbei... Xu Qi'an immediately narrowed his eyes, shouldn't the general guard the north, why did he return to Beijing?
This is not what you should ask for by a silver gong.The bearded man said lightly.
He paused for a moment and continued: This general is looking for you to make a deal.
General, please say.
I will hand over the practice method of Vajra Magical Art, and I will help you pick up people from the prison.Chu Xianglong stared at him with a bright look.
It is indeed for the Vajra magical art, and so, no martial artist would not care about this body-protecting magical art. There is the Vajra magical art in the immortal body of Monk Shenshu. Even a high-grade martial artist would be jealous of this technique...
In this way, Duke Cao and this person are planning my Vajra magical skills, taking advantage of the situation and robbing them, and snatching benefits from me...
The Vajra of Buddhism is invincible, and it is impossible for idlers to learn it, so there must be great opportunities.Xu Qi'an reminded.
You don’t need to remind me that since you have learned the Vajra magic, it means that you have understood the secrets of it and burned the secrets of the Vajra magic. Whether you can cultivate it is my own business.Chu Xianglong sent a reassurance pill:
As long as you burn the mystery of magical powers, this general has his own way to reap people.
You are not only trying to suck my bones and marrow from me, but you also want to play with my IQ?Xu Qian sneered in his heart and asked:
I dare to ask the general, how to catch people?
I have my own way.Chu Xianglong answered calmly.
The case is very complicated and complicated, and those civil servants won't listen to you.General, don't think I'm a three-year-old.Xu Qian sneered without hesitation.
I only said to save people, but I didn't say I could get rid of him.Chu Xianglong stared at Xu Qi'an with his sharp eyes and said:
He is just a little man, and no one will really stick to him. I am sure that he will be given a lighter punishment. He will be able to re-sumed the imperial examination after delaying for three years.
With the painstaking management of Yunlu Academy in Qingzhou, it would be his best place.
Xu Qi'an's eyes flashed and he said: OK!However, my request is to save people first.
Chu Xianglong nodded: Yes.
After finishing the conversation and leaving the carriage, Xu Qi'an stood on the street with a blank expression.
Until now, he can confirm the real purpose of Duke Cao's helping the fire behind the scenes.
These dog-dances have long been thinking about my Vajra Magical Art. I was in a state of great power before, and they were afraid. Now, I took advantage of the imperial examination fraud case to suppress Erlang so that I could submit and hand over the Vajra Magical Art...
Yes, let’s see how I cheat you.
When the carriage disappeared from sight, he did not return to the Kanren Yamen and disappeared at the end of the long street.
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After a day and night of fermentation, dissemination, and promotion by those who are interested, rumors of the imperial examination fraud case broke out the next day.
From nobles to civilians, everyone was talking about this matter as a topic of conversation after dinner.
The most intense discussion is the Scholars. Some people do not believe that Xu Huiyuan cheats, but more scholars choose to believe and applaud the court and praise them for their beautiful behavior. They should severely punish those who cheat in the imperial examinations and give scholars all over the world an explanation.
Xu Xinnian's reputation turned sharply, and from Huiyuan who was praised and admired, he became a villain whom thousands of people were criticized.
Xu Xinnian, who was in prison, had no idea about this. He was ushering in the first interrogation between the Ministry of Justice and the government office.
Bang, bang... The jailer knocked on the fence with a stick and scolded:
Xu Xinnian, come out with me, and the adults will interrogate you.
On the other side, in the interrogation room, the Minister of Justice and Shao Yin from the government office sat behind the table, drinking tea and discussing the case.
Lord, why shouldn’t you be punished?Shao Yin raised his doubts.
Sun Shangshu's order.The minister explained, and then said disdainfully:
Xu Xinnian is just a young boy. I will give him a blow to him later, making him lose his temper, and then slowly interrogate him.At that time, I will have to worry about Master Yin's face being red.
The young Yin of the government office nodded: You can also use the criminal law to threaten. Nowadays, students are quick-talking, but when they see blood, they will be scared to death without blood.
The officials smiled. They were all experienced interrogators, who could easily deal with a young student.
The jailer took Xu Xinnian out of the cell and came to the interrogation room. He bowed to several officials in the room and said:
Dear lords, I hope you will bring it to you in the New Year.
After saying that, he withdrew from the sensible.
Xu Xinnian stood at the door and glanced at the scene in the interrogation room. Behind the main table were two officials in a robe, namely the Minister of Justice and the Young Men of the Government Office.
On both sides are several officials accompanying the interrogation, officials taking transcripts, and a white-clothed sorcerer from Si Tianjian.
Bang!
The Minister of Justice grabbed the gavel and slapped the table, and said in a deep voice: Xu Xinnian, someone reported that you had bribed the examiner Zhao Tingfang and participated in the fraud in the imperial examination. Is it true?
Xu Xinnian shook her head: It’s nonsense.
The Minister of Justice sneered and continued: You bribed Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper and used the housekeeper as a medium to get the test questions in advance.
Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper Zhu You has confessed. This is his confession, you can take a look at it yourself.
As he said that, he took out a confession from his sleeve and asked the clerk to submit it to Xu Xinnian.
Xu Xinnian took it and read it carefully. The confession was written in great detail, and even reached the time when the two parties traded, with almost no loopholes.
I am worthy of being a member of the Ministry of Justice, and even the person involved, I cannot see any flaws.However, I also have a certificate here, do some adults want to see it?Xu Xinnian said.
What proof?The Minister of Justice asked.
Hold a pen, ink, paper and ink.Xu Erlang said lightly.
Immediately, the official brought a small table and placed a pen, ink, paper and ink.
Xu Xinnian stood by the table wearing handcuffs and shackles, dipped his pen in ink, and wrote quickly.
Suddenly, the small characters on the fly were written all over the paper. Xu Xinnian dipped his thumb in ink, pressed his handprint on the paper, threw the pen, and said: Please read it by yours.
The Minister of Justice ordered someone to take it. When he looked closely, his face suddenly solidified, and then his breathing gradually became heavy. He suddenly tore the paper and pointed at Xu Xinnian and said furiously:
If you act as punishment, you will be punished by this official.
Shao Yin was stunned. This was different from what he said just now. Before the criminal could lose his mind, did the minister lose his mind first?
The officials present subconsciously looked at the torn paper and guessed that what Xu Xinnian had written made the minister so angry and hysterical.
Look, the Minister of the Secretariat also thinks that the students are talking nonsense?
Xu Xinnian spread his hands and sneered disdainfully: If you state the time, place, character, and specific process, and press a handprint, it can prove what housekeeper I bought.
Then, Lord Minister, oh no, my son, call me Dad and listen.All the things that dad and your mother have done are written clearly and clearly.
The officials looked at the shredded paper again, as if they knew what was written on it.
I will use punishment, and I will use punishment. I will make this crazy person live and die.The Minister of Justice's eyes were bloodshot.
A mere student dared to insult his deceased mother.A mere tribute dared to humiliate him, a fourth-rank minister, in public.
The blood and energy of the Minister of Justice immediately surged to his face, and his anger was boiling.
The Minister of the Secretariat calmed down, and the Minister of the Shangshu had his orders and could not be punished.An official from the Ministry of Justice hurriedly went up to comfort him and whispered in his ears.
snort!The Minister of Justice took a sip of tea and forced himself to fight his anger, but stopped talking.
The young Yin from the government office coughed, took over the burden of interrogation, and asked: Xu Xinnian, are you cheating?
Xu Xinnian was righteous and righteous: No, Xu acted openly and never cheated.
When Shao Yin heard this, he looked at the white-clothed sorcerer in Si Tianjian.
This person is Mr. Xu's cousin. Mr. Xu has come to Sitianjian this morning to warn him that everything Xu Xinnian says is the truth... The white-clothed warlock nodded: No lying.
Shaoyin asked again: Did you write that song "The Road Is Difficult to Walk"?
Xu Xinnian straightened his chest: It was the students who were not talented.
The white warlock answered mechanically: No lying.
Shaoyin and the Minister of Justice looked at each other, and the former pondered: This case is complicated and quite complicated. Why not, please choose a date to retrial?
The Minister of Justice nodded: OK.
The two left the prison, entered the side hall, and had tea and talked.
As expected, Si Tianjian was indeed helping Xu Xinnian.The Minister of Justice said in a deep voice.
The young Yin of the government office smiled and didn't say anything. In the imperial examination fraud case, the government office adopted a attitude of watching the changes and following the trend.
There is no need to invite the Si Tianjian warlock today.The Minister of Justice said.
Can.Shao Yin nodded.
……
The next day, the young Yin from the government office came to the Ministry of Justice and participated in the interrogation of the criminal Xu Xinnian, but was led by the officials to meet Sun Shangshu.
Lord Shaoyin, please sit down.Shangshu Sun sat on a big chair and greeted with a smile.
I have met Lord Shangshu.Shaoyin bowed and then took his seat.
Shangshu Sun took a sip of hot tea, held the tea cup and sighed: Your Majesty attaches great importance to this case and repeatedly reminds us to find out the truth as soon as possible.
Now Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper has pleaded guilty. He just needs to pry open Xu Xinnian's mouth and the case will be settled.Are you right?
Shaoyin stood up and said a little restrainedly: This... Lord Shangshu refused to use punishment, so how could he admit his guilt in Xinnian?
Shangshu Sun smiled and said: It is not necessary to punish someone to confess his guilt.
Shao Yin understood it and showed a look of embarrassment.
Shangshu Sun smiled gently: No hurry, don’t worry, go back and ask Chen Fuyin before making a decision.
……
Shaoyin returned to the government office and passed on the words of Shangshu Sun to Chen.
Chen Fuyin did not hesitate at all: OK, just do what Shangshu Sun said.
Shao Yinwei said: Sir, this matter is not in accordance with the rules.If that New Year is innocent...
Chen Fuyin sat behind the table and sneered: Whether Xu Xinnian is innocent or not does not matter, he is just a small character.What those people want is evidence of guilt, not the truth.
Only with evidence of guilt can they fight in the court; only with evidence of guilt can they gain justice.Your Majesty will also think they are right.There will be a show in the court tomorrow.
If we disagree, the case will be stuck here. At that time, you will be unable to withstand this hat on your head.
What else could Shaoyin say? He bowed and said: sir.
Chen Fuyin shook his head: Mr. Wei didn't take action, strange, strange... You sent Lu Qing to the Gengren yamen to reveal this matter to Xu Qi'an in a concealed manner.
Shaoyin left the government office and came to the Ministry of Justice. There was still no interrogation of the criminals, but he just passed the reply from Chen Fuyin to Shangshu Sun.
Shangshu Sun smiled with satisfaction: Lord Shaoyin, after the case is over, I will hold a banquet in the mansion and will definitely come to you.There are a few adults who want to know you.
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The next day, it was dawn.
All civil and military officials remained silent, crossed the Meridian Gate in an orderly manner to attend the court meeting.
Another quarter of an hour later, Xu Qi'an, who was wearing a bad dress, walked slowly. On his left was Huai Qing wearing a plain palace skirt, as cold as a fairy in a painting.
On the right is Lin'an, which looks like a fire in a red dress, charming and charming eyes.
How confident are you?Huaiqing turned his head and looked at Xu Ningyan beside him.
Xu Qi'an bowed to the sky and murmured: Blessing 55.
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