Xu Donghai?

When Zhou Shun and Jiangning teaching edict heard this name, they were a little surprised.

This name Xu Donghai is indeed worthy of the word "child prodigy". It is said that he can write poems and lyrics at the age of seven, and read the Four Books and Five Classics at the age of ten.

In addition, he was admitted to the Zhaowen Academy, the best in Yingtian, with his childhood age, which indirectly confirmed his talent.

This year, I was only thirteen years old, so I came to Jiangning County Examination and was selected as one of the five best answers. On the surface, I seemed to be impeccable in all aspects.

But seriously, among these five selected test papers, Xu Donghai’s writing style, problem-solving ideas, etc. were not outstanding. If it weren’t for his young age, he might not have been able to choose.

Just this county magistrate actually wants to win the case leader?

"Xu Donghai's article is a bit immature and can be won, but it cannot be the head of the case."

The teacher bluntly objected. The one who was least qualified to be the leader of the five documents was Xu Donghai. He didn't know what the county magistrate was thinking, so he nominated him.

Faced with Teacher Lin’s opposition, the Jiangning County Magistrate did not argue, but instead asked with a deep smile on his face, "Who does the old teacher want to call the head of the case?"

"Chengguo Duke's Mansion Chen Yichen and Jiangning County Xuexi Luo Zheng, choose one of the two!"

Teacher Lin said that he had the choice of his heart. Chen Yichen should add points if he got the first pick today. His word was too strong to beat the heroes. The eight-legged article was accurate in breaking the topic, and the whole article was written without any problem.

However, the one who made a little mistake was the final try-answer. Except for barely matching the rhyme, it was extremely mediocre in all aspects, which was completely different from the previous advantages.

Luo Zheng is just the opposite. His writing is slightly inferior, and his eight-legged articles are equally matched. However, the final trial poem was too far ahead of Chen Yichen and was not on the same level at all.

In summary, Teacher Lin’s heart is even more loyal to Luo Zheng.

"Mr. County Taiwan University, where are you?"

"The Duke Chengguo Mansion Chen Yichen."

Zhou Shun had nothing to say, he definitely supported Chen Yichen.

If it weren't for the county trial being the head of the case, Zhou Shun would have almost announced that Chen Yichen was the head of the case in impulse.

After hearing the answers of the two colleagues, the Jiangning County Magistrate replied with a smile: "Even if the county taiwan master's right to the chief examiner, Chen Yichen has two votes alone. So it seems that the head of the case is Chen Yichen?"

After the Jiangning County Magistrate finished speaking, he did not wait for the other two answers, but continued: "But the Xiaguan believes that the "Dian Yichen" as the head of the case will not be beneficial to the county taiwan master."

"Zhang County Magistrate, what do you mean?"

Zhou Shun immediately asked, it was obvious that there was something in this.

"Chen Yichen is the son of Chengguo Duke. This identity is well known to everyone in Yingtian Mansion. On that day, you attended the family banquet of the Duke Duke, the county taiwan master. It is hard not to make people imagine the connection."

"In addition, today, you are the county taiwan master, you publicly call me Chen Xiaoyou, and you also hinted that the officials arranged a number house. And Chen Yichen's speed of handing over the papers is very unreasonable. In addition, after handing over the papers, you said something that can be the head of the case."

"All signs are combined, and Chen Yichen is the head of the case. How can you convince the public by the county taiwan master?"

The Jiangning County Magistrate looked at Zhou Shun with a deep expression. The meaning was already very obvious, that is, you have too many ties with Chen Yichen, and the outside world would suspect that you have taken bribes and favoritism.

Not to mention the outside world, even the people in the county government feel that your relationship with Chen Yichen is abnormal. If you want to point him as the head of the case, wouldn’t it just confirm those speculations?

"All nonsense!"

Although Zhou Shun is young, he is not stupid either. How can he accept such naked slander?

My care for Chen Yichen was just a loving talent and had no private contact, let alone the actions of accepting bribes and fraud.

"Mr. County Taiwan University, people's words are terrifying, you must be cautious..."

The Jiangning County Magistrate advised him again, it was just that Chen Yichen was not the leader of the case, but this was related to your future, Magistrate Zhou, would you be willing to use it for gamble?

Just as Zhou Shun was speechless, Teacher Lin said coldly: "Mr. County Magistrate, is it really the only way to choose Xu Donghai?"

Nothing like a young airborne magistrate like Zhou Shun, Teacher Lin, like County Magistrate Zhang, is a local old official, and both sides know the truth.

County Magistrate Zhang said this, it was absolutely impossible to consider Zhou Shun from justice, or more for his own selfishness. If nothing unexpected happens, it seems that Chen Yichen is blocking Xu Donghai's way.

Hearing that Teacher Lin was so straightforward, County Magistrate Zhang simply admitted: "The old teacher is right, it is indeed not entirely a talent. In addition to his outstanding talent, Xu Donghai has another layer of identity."

"What is it?"

The teacher also knew it clearly. It seemed that Xu Donghai was the real relative.

"The cousin of Xu Qi, the Minister of War in Nanjing."

When Xu Qi's name was reported, Zhou Shun and Lin Teacher Lin's expressions changed.

You should know that among the six ministries in Nanjing, the only minister of the power of the ministry and the court is Xu Qi. He is not a leisure pension official and has a high probability of returning to the capital's rights center.

No wonder County Magistrate Zhang dared to be so unscrupulous. Even if he was sure, he would not dare to do anything to him.

"You are still young, so you can give Lord Xu a face and you will have great potential in your future career."

Since all the words have been spoken, the coercion will be temptation. The county examination will be in favoritism and relationships. This is the case in the entire Ming Dynasty, and it is not a new thing.

Moreover, Xu Donghai is talented and has not cheated and leaked the test questions. It can be said that selling this face is no risk, and it is just a simple task.

Zhou Shun weighed it a little and should know who should be the leader of the case.

To be honest, Zhou Shun was indeed hesitant at this moment. No matter what the benefits are or not, he is just a seventh-rank magistrate. Why should he offend the powerful minister in Nanjing for the sake of Chen Yichen who has only met several times?

But if you want to agree, Zhou Shun could not pass the spiritual threshold of the Taoist priest and doctor in his heart.

Because this is Zhou Shun's first time as the chief examiner, he is still passionate and full of honor for the emperor to win the honor of his disciples.

Chen Yichen crushed Xu Donghai in all aspects, but because his opponent had a cousin of the current minister, he had to hide Mingzhu from dust?

Zhou Shun's mind saw the promise he made in his heart on the day he was sent to an external official, that is: the literati and officials should carry the truth with their writing and take the people as the basis, and should not bow to the powerful and noble!

Thinking of this, a relaxed smile appeared on the corner of Zhou Shun's mouth.

"Lord Xu is an honest official, upright person, and a minister to plan the country. He is a role model for us."

When County Magistrate Zhang heard Zhou Shun’s praise of Xu Qi, he thought the other party had figured it out, and was saying something to show goodwill.

As a result, if you listen carefully to the word, it seems that it is not so appropriate and has a bit ironic meaning.

"I believe that if Lord Xu comes in person today, he will definitely win the scholars impartially and will never be favored!"

"So, the first case of this county trial was the first, and this official decided to be Chen Yichen!"

When the three words Chen Yichen came out, County Magistrate Zhang was stunned. He never expected that this young magistrate was so stubborn.

"The county taiwan master is keen on the keen eye, and the officials admire him."

Teacher Lin reached out and bowed a long time. This was not a scene, but was admired from the bottom of his heart.

To be honest, if it were me, Teacher Lin would not have the courage to be as fair and righteous as Zhou Zhixian.

After Zhou Shun finished speaking, in order to prevent himself from regretting, he gritted his teeth and walked to the red case that was placed on the list, and wrote down Chen Yichen's name at the top of the list.

The simple words are just as heavy as a thousand pounds for Zhou Shun at this moment!

...

Chen Yichen, on the other side, didn't know that he had been called as the head of the case at this time, nor did he know how much pressure Zhou Zhixian withstood the pressure during the entire process of taking over.

He, Zhao Hongjie, Li Da and his group were in Zuixianlou tonight, and they were eating wide and round. When they finally checked out, they could vaguely see the painful expression on Li Da’s face.

After eating and drinking, Chen Yichen returned to the inn room. He fell asleep. It was not that he was so hard and tired, but that Li Da and other guys were so capable of persuading him to drink.

Even though Chen Yichen made countless excuses on the grounds that he still had a county exam tomorrow, he was all on the table, which could block the first day of the lunar calendar and the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar.

In the end, Chen Yichen simply gave up on resistance and made a "no return without getting drunk" with Li Da.

There was no dream in the middle of the night. When the sky was still shining with stars, Chen Yichen struggled to get up from the bed and was about to rush to the county trial to resume the second first round.

Shaking his head, which was still aching after a hangover, Chen Yichen came to the yard, drew a basin of cold well water and washed his face so that he could be more awake.

At the same time, Zhao Hongjie also walked out of the room. When he saw Chen Yichen, he complained: "Hey, I knew I wouldn't drink so much with Li Da last night. Today I had a split headache. How can I take the county exam?"

"You are also embarrassed to say this. You are the one who encouraged you to drink the most last night!"

Chen Yichen mercilessly exposed Zhao Hongjie. Perhaps because Li Da's bullying and oppression are gone now, this kid has been much more relaxed than before.

Even last night, I had the courage to play drinking orders with Li Da. In the end, I got drunk too much. The two guys who were still holding each other's arms and shoulders got better. Chen Yichen felt that he was blind.

While speaking, Li Da and others also walked out of the room one after another. Everyone was sleepy and tired, and they had no energy from last night.

After washing up, I ate a few bites of breakfast and the group rushed towards the Xiajiang Examination House.

Unlike yesterday's candidates stood in groups of three or three in front of the examination room, Chen Yichen and others came to the Xiajiang examination room and saw almost all the candidates gathered in front of a notice board.

"The case has occurred, so soon?"

Seeing this scene, Chen Yichen and his group were all old foxes who had taken the exam several times, so they naturally understood what was going on.

However, the list of the previous announcements was announced, and the second game was soon to be completed after the first resumption of the second game, and it is possible that even the slower ones will be delayed until the end of the third game.

Unexpectedly, the examiner's paper review speed this year was very fast. Before the second test was taken, the case was released.

"Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and see if you win?"

I don’t know who shouted, but Li Da and others reacted instantly, and then relied on their strength to squeeze out a path from the crowd and rushed to the front of the announcement bar.

"Look, where is the boss's name?"

Because of his body shape, it was not easy for a fat white man Zhang Qi to squeeze in front, so he could only shout to Li Da at the top of his throat.

"I didn't see where I was."
To be continued...