Seeing the crowd's uproar, Xu Tianze continued, "So we have been collecting evidence and sorting out names, and we reported it directly to His Majesty in the court just now."
"Your Majesty is wise and has already imprisoned all the corrupt officials. Please rest assured that His Majesty will bring justice to all the students."
After Xu Tianze finished speaking, he waited quietly for the crowd's reaction, while also observing and trying to find the real leader of the trouble.
As the crowd began to clamor again, someone suddenly shouted, "Master Xu, empty words are not enough. Do you have any concrete evidence?"
"Yes, Lord Xu, we can't just talk about it."
"I'm afraid that after we disperse, there won't be any punishment at all, and we'll be the ones to suffer in the end."
"Master Xu..."
Xu Tianze had a kind smile on his face, with a gleam in his eyes. I finally found you.
"Everyone, I am naturally aware of what you are worried about. Please rest assured that I am a man of my words. The notice has been posted and it is guaranteed by the emperor's edict. You can all take a look." Xu Tianze held up his hands and comforted everyone.
At the same time, he informed everyone of the notice, and by the time it was posted, he had already found the leading student, so there was naturally no need to waste time.
"Does Lord Xu really mean what he said?"
"Of course I take it seriously. I have always been with Lord Xu in everything he says and does. You can go and see for yourself." The wise king felt a little dissatisfied when he saw that the students were still asking questions to Xu Tianze, but he still stood up to support Xu Tianze.
"The construction of the Imperial Academy was supervised by the three of us princes, Lord Xu, and the Duke of Zhenguo. Do you think we are forming a clique for personal gain?" Long Muse and others also arrived. When they saw this scene, Long Muse was the first to frown.
"Why do you all gather together to cause trouble and provoke us? Or do you think that the law does not punish the masses?" Song Yu snorted coldly, and Dai Nian beside him drew his sword and attacked.
The sound of the scabbards caused an instinctive reaction among the guards, and they all took a step back and drew their swords.
Most of the people in the crowd were students, and the others were just ordinary people who were just there to join in the fun. They had never seen such a scene before, and they all fell silent for a moment.
Seeing this, Monk felt relieved. If he hadn't been concerned about the imperial guards he represented, he would have had people draw their swords and threaten them.
Amid the public outrage, some of his men were unable to keep a close watch, and some even took advantage of the chaos to attack the guards. If it weren't for their strict training and the strict military orders, the guards would have probably attacked them directly.
"Everyone, why don't you take a look at the contents of the notice before making a decision? Xu is always at your service." Seeing that Long Muse and his companions had successfully frightened the students, Xu Tianze drove them away with a smile.
What a joke. Although he is willing to do something for the students, it doesn't mean that he can always have the patience to listen to them questioning him here.
If the Red and White Face Acts hadn't finished singing, he would have turned around and entered the palace long ago.
"Since Lord Xu has said so, let's go and take a look first."
"Yes, I believe that Your Majesty is wise and will not deceive us."
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As the crowd spoke these words, they hurriedly left towards where the notice was posted at the city gate.
When everyone around him retreated, one student deliberately and slowly left the crowd. Only after the crowd was far away did he turn around and salute Xu Tianze and others.
After the greeting, he left without saying a word, quickly catching up with the disappearing crowd.
"Is this the person Brother Xu arranged among the students?" The prince looked at the student with some curiosity in his eyes.
"The people I arranged are not that stupid." Xu Tianze replied indifferently.
Now that all the students have not left yet, this student's actions are likely to be seen directly by other students. If it is really someone arranged by him, then it will be exposed directly.
The one who stirs up trouble among students must be a relatively smart person, otherwise he would not be able to just adapt to circumstances, let alone complete the task.
"We met this person when the Imperial Examination Hall was first built. Ma Zheng, go check it out." Long Musi nodded, as if thinking about something, and gave instructions directly to Ma Zheng.
This student was the first to be caught, and now he is also involved in the trouble. It seems that a thorough investigation is needed.
"There's no need for that. This man's name is Liu Zijin. He comes from a poor but clean family. His character is recognized by all students." Xu Tianze stopped Ma Zheng and explained to everyone.
As early as the beginning, he had investigated these students to see who was truly feasible.
As for what Long Musi and his team had investigated and recommended, Xu Tianze said he did not want to speak.
However, what surprised Xu Tianze was that the leader just now was also Liu Zijin. It was a coincidence once, but it would be different if it happened twice.
It seems that we still need to find someone to investigate thoroughly. As for why Ma Zheng was stopped, forget it. If we investigate according to Long Musi's standards, the result will definitely be unsatisfactory.
"Let the people from the Minister of Rites investigate." Xu Tianze whispered to the wise king. Now that they and the Minister of Rites have already torn their faces apart in the court, letting the Minister of Rites investigate will prevent suspicion from falling on them.
The wise king nodded, knowing what Xu Tianze meant. As for the others, they had no questions either. After all, they had just gained benefits, and they had no reason to object.
"Your humble servant greets the three princes, the Duke of Zhenguo, and Supervisor Xu. Lord Xu is truly capable. He calmed the anger of so many students with just a few words." Lord Liu walked out of the palace gate directly after seeing the students retreat.
Xu Tianze looked inside and saw that the ministers had been watching the excitement inside the palace gate. Now that the students had left, they came out one after another.
However, the way he looked at Xu Tianze was mostly with scrutiny and some indescribable weirdness, which made Xu Tianze feel as if he was looking at a traitor who was bringing disaster to the country and the people.
"Hmph, what are you looking at?" The wise king took the lead and stepped in front of Xu Tianze, glaring at the ministers.
Following the virtuous king's roar, Long Musi, the crown prince, and Song Yu followed the virtuous king's gaze and scanned the ministers. For a moment, all the ministers lowered their heads and avoided looking.
They didn't want to offend this group of evil stars, otherwise they really didn't know how long they could live. When they thought of this, the ministers secretly looked at the expressionless Minister of Rites standing aside.
The Minister of Rites felt the gazes of the crowd, snorted coldly, and left with a flick of his sleeves.
"No problem." Xu Tianze stood behind the virtuous king and gently hooked his hand.
He knew the outcome from the very beginning. Once what happened at this morning's court session got out, he would be scolded even more.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Lord Liu touched his nose awkwardly, then turned around and bowed to take his leave.
He didn't want to be treated like a monkey here, he just came here to show his face because he noticed His Majesty's intention.
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