Chapter 780: The hat is too big, he can’t hold it up
It has to be said that as soon as Xuanyuan Jin sat down, he took the lead and completely controlled the rhythm.
Zhang Hanlin wiped the sweat from his forehead and said repeatedly, "I am ashamed... ashamed. Your Highness, if you have anything to say, please speak frankly. I will tell you everything I know."
Xuanyuan Jin curled his lips into a cold smile and said, "I've heard that Lord Zhang became famous throughout the world with his poem 'Ode to Farmers' and was personally selected by the late Emperor as the runner-up in the Golden Palace. I wonder if this is true?"
"It's true." Zhang Hanlin nodded.
Thinking of the situation at that time, Zhang Hanlin now feels proud.
After all, the article he wrote back then is still talked about and praised by people today.
Xuanyuan Jin listened to Zhang Hanlin's words, nodded, and said in an ambiguous tone, "Then may I ask, Master Zhang, what is written in that article?"
"It writes about the joy and achievements of farming, and praises the hard-working people in the fields." Zhang Hanlin said with a wry smile.
Even those in the Hanlin Academy who were crazy from editing books realized that Xuanyuan Jin was slapping him in the face.
Besides, he's not stupid.
How could I not understand what Xuanyuan Jin meant?
But what’s the use of understanding?
You have to slap yourself when you deserve it.
Who made him have such a troublesome granddaughter!
Xuanyuan Jin nodded and asked, "It is said that later, Master Zhang wrote another poem, 'Ode to Farmers,' which once again became famous throughout the world. So, may I ask, what is this 'Ode to Farmers' about?"
"It's about farmers farming, which is hard and difficult. People all over the world should respect farmers..." Zhang Hanlin couldn't continue, his face flushed red.
It feels so bad to slap yourself in the face!
Xuanyuan Jin smiled coldly, and his tone suddenly became sharp.
"So it's the people of the world who have made Master Zhang famous! But Master Zhang has fooled the people of the world for so many years!"
Xuanyuan Jin slammed the table and stood up when he said this.
"Master Zhang clearly looks down on the common people who farm the land, yet he constantly praises them and uses them to build his own reputation!"
Master Zhang: "..."
"I didn't! I wasn't!" Lord Zhang was about to cry.
Tang Bao felt a little sorry when she saw Mr. Zhang's expression.
Gently tugged at Xuanyuan Jin's sleeve.
"elder brother……"
Tang Bao signaled to Xuanyuan Jin, that’s enough.
Xuanyuan Jin's heart was as hard as iron.
"Master Zhang, why don't you admit it? As the saying goes, what goes up is what goes down. If it weren't for Master Zhang, how could your granddaughter say such a thing?"
Master Zhang: "..."
There is no point in making excuses.
I truly experienced it, a feeling that cannot be washed away even if you jump into the Yellow River.
Even if he is not that kind of person at all, but the person who said that is his granddaughter, he cannot escape responsibility!
Xuanyuan Jin showed a disappointed expression on his face and took out his last trump card.
"I really didn't expect that Lord Zhang would be such a hypocrite, seeking fame and reputation!" Xuanyuan Jin shook his head. "I just don't know how the people of the world would view Lord Zhang if they knew his true face?"
"As a prince, I cannot bear to see the people of the world, even the late emperor and my father, being fooled by Master Zhang. I must reveal Master Zhang's true face to the public..."
Master Zhang: "..."
My legs went limp and I sat down on the ground.
The hat is too big, he can't hold it up!
After all, Xuanyuan Jin not only mentioned the people of the world, but also the late emperor and the emperor.
Madam Zhang Er and Zhang Zhiyan were also shocked.
They are not afraid of the common people, but they are afraid of the emperor!
This is a crime of deceiving the emperor!
They want to confiscate the property and exterminate the clan!
The mother and daughter's legs went weak and they sat down on the ground.
Although no one invited the Bai sisters, they followed Xuanyuan Jin and Tang Bao in openly.
Seeing this situation, I was a little dumbfounded.
They came from official families, so naturally they were not ignorant.
The importance of the relationship can also be seen.
Bai Shuqing looked at Xuanyuan Jin with some fear in her eyes.
Although she is usually arrogant and domineering, it is all just verbal.
Where has she ever experienced such a situation where one could get beheaded at any time?
She thought that she would just run to the Zhang family, scold them a few words, show off her power, and vent her anger.
Who would have thought it would develop to this point.
"Wow... I am terrified, I am innocent..." Zhang Hanlin cried out loudly.
He would never dare to bear the charge of fooling the people of the world and fooling the emperor.
"Lord Zhang, it's useless to tell me about this injustice. It's better to tell it to the people of the world, to the late emperor, and to my father."
After Xuanyuan Jin finished speaking, he took Tang Bao's hand and was about to walk out.
Zhang Hanlin: "..."
If the Third Prince walks out of this door, not only will his reputation be ruined, but the Zhang family will also be finished.
Zhang Hanlin looked at the pillar next to him and felt that the only way to express his determination was to die.
Zhang Hanlin got up and rushed against the pillar with all his strength.
"father!"
"grandfather!"
The second wife of the Zhang family and Zhang Zhiyan were so frightened that their voices changed.
The Bai sisters were also frightened.
Although Xuanyuan Jin pretended to leave, his eyes were on Zhang Hanlin.
So, when Zhang Hanlin was about to hit the pillar, he grabbed Zhang Hanlin.
"What is Lord Zhang doing?" Xuanyuan Jin asked, "Are you trying to threaten me with death?"
Zhang Hanlin: "..."
Myocardial infarction!
He wanted to prove his innocence by dying, but how did it become a threat to the third prince?
"I failed to teach my granddaughter well, causing her to speak nonsense. I must die to atone for my sin." Zhang Hanlin said, "Please, Your Highness, let me go and let me die..."
"I believe in Lord Zhang!" Tang Bao suddenly said in a crisp voice, interrupting Lord Zhang.
Xuanyuan Jin looked towards Tang Bao, and the two exchanged a knowing look.
Xuanyuan Jin has already played the bad guy, so it’s time for Tang Bao to play the good guy.
Tang Bao said, "Brother, why don't we give Master Zhang a chance to prove that he is not just seeking fame and reputation, but truly respects the hard-working people of the world?"
"Opportunity?" Xuanyuan Jin frowned and looked thoughtful.
The second wife of the Zhang family and Zhang Zhiyan seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw.
The mother and daughter nodded repeatedly, looking at Xuanyuan Jin expectantly.
Although Lord Zhang has retired and returned to his hometown, he is still the pillar of the Zhang family.
If anything happens to Lord Zhang, the Zhang family will be finished.
Tang Bao said kindly, "In my opinion, why not let Master Zhang practice what he preaches, go live in the countryside, and truly immerse himself in the joy of farming? This way, it can best prove that Master Zhang is of noble character, cherishes and loves farmers, and is consistent in his words and deeds!"
Xuanyuan Jin seemed to be persuaded after hearing what Tang Bao said.
However, when he saw Lord Zhang's gray beard, he hesitated again.
"Lord Zhang is old and I'm afraid he is unable to farm. He can't even lift a hoe..." Xuanyuan Jin said with a frown.
Zhang Hanlin patted his chest and said loudly, "I can handle it! I'm willing to go back to the countryside to farm!"
Farming is impossible!
If you go to farm, who will go to Fude Academy to be a teacher?
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