Chapter 588 Mr. Ruohua single-handedly takes on a group of ministers!
Liu Mingxin and Wu Yanzhi have not attended court for three consecutive days, and three of the four chairs are empty.
Many people secretly started to covet the chairs, but unfortunately, given their achievements, they could only give them to others to sit on; it was impossible for them to sit on them themselves.
News came from Tianjin again that Zhou Ruyuan was planning to launch an attack on the Great Zhou.
The court officials had many different opinions, and for a time it was as noisy as a marketplace.
The Grand Tutor offered his opinions several times, but they were all suppressed. In a fit of anger, he made a recommendation.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Ruohua, the Dean of Bailu Academy, is a man of great talent and expertise in governing the country. It is a waste of his abilities for him to remain confined to the academy."
"Now is a time when our court is in dire need of capable people, and I recommend Mr. Ruohua to serve as an official in the court!"
The noisy court fell silent instantly.
After careful consideration, Shen Lanxi nodded.
"I have personally witnessed Mr. Ruohua's great talent. He is indeed a pillar of our Great Zhou!"
Mei Nanhua: "Your Majesty, the position of Vice Minister of Rites is still vacant. I recommend Mr. Ruohua for the position."
No sooner had he finished speaking than someone stood up to object.
"Your Majesty, I have a objection. Although Mr. Ruohua is renowned throughout the land, he has never served in the court and has no experience whatsoever. To appoint him to such an important position in the Ministry of Rites right away may not be convincing to the people!"
Shen Lanxi glanced at the official, waiting for the Grand Tutor to continue.
"Since we know that Mr. Ruohua is famous throughout the world, he is the teacher of all the talented students in the world. When students enter the court and become officials, they will naturally be convinced by his respect for his teachings."
The official immediately retorted.
"How can these be compared? Teaching and educating students is not the same as becoming an official in the imperial court."
The old tutor was furious: "Since you say they can't be compared, do you dare to compete with Mr. Ruohua?"
The official was taken aback. What kind of competition?
"Grand Tutor, everyone knows that you and Mr. Ruohua are good friends. You are deliberately biased."
The old Grand Tutor snorted coldly: "I recommend worthy people regardless of kinship."
“Your Majesty, I am truly incomparable to Mr. Ruohua. I have not studied poetry and prose for many years. It would be unfair to Mr. Ruohua to compare his policies on governing the country with mine. Both of us have our strengths and weaknesses. It would be unfair to compare us. We cannot be compared.”
Shen Lanxi smiled.
"Then let's have two matches, each of you using what you're not good at against what you're good at."
The official froze for a moment, then regained his composure.
"Since Your Majesty has decided to allow Mr. Ruohua to enter the court, I have no choice but to comply."
Shen Lanxi stopped smiling.
Do you feel you can't compare?
The official shrank back, finding himself unable to save face.
"Since it was the Grand Tutor who recommended him, I trust his judgment. Let him have the duel with the officials in front of the palace tomorrow!"
The official, who had been hunching over, was stunned, his eyes widening in shock.
Did he hear me correctly?
A showdown with all the officials?
It turns out he misunderstood; His Majesty did not want Mr. Ruohua to enter the court.
Wouldn't that mean...?
Does His Majesty dislike the person recommended by the Grand Tutor?
My gaze shifted to the chair where the old Grand Tutor was sitting. Could it be that even this chair would be vacated?
Wei Jie from the Dali Temple stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, instead of spending time thinking of exam questions, why not use a murder case as the topic?"
Shen Lanxi: "You mean the case involving Wu Qing and Liu Qing's families?"
Wei Jie cupped his hands in greeting: "Exactly!"
After a moment's thought, Shen Lanxi said, "Minister Wei is right. What the court needs are talented people, not parasites. How about we increase the stakes?"
"If Mr. Ruohua solves this case, he should relinquish his position as Vice Minister of Works!"
The Vice Minister of Works turned pale.
He didn't mention the stakes.
"If Mr. Ruohua fails to solve the case, then return to Jiangnan. I plan to build another Bailu Academy in Jiangnan."
The court officials remained silent in deep thought.
The appointment was ostensibly to a position at the Jiangnan Academy, but in reality, it was no different from exile. Jiangnan was far from the capital, and if Mr. Ruohua went there, he would probably never be able to experience the beauty of the capital again in his lifetime.
"Let's do it this way!" Shen Lanxi made the final decision.
The people of the capital waited and waited, until it was almost too late, but they still hadn't witnessed the battle of the gods. Instead, they witnessed Mr. Ruohua single-handedly taking on all the court officials.
"Such a lively scene is rarely seen in the world!"
"To have the honor of witnessing Mr. Ruohua's prowess in solving cases in this lifetime is truly a blessing."
"I just don't know if I'll ever get to see gods fight in my lifetime."
"The hype surrounding this battle of the gods is going on for way too long!"
"Mr. Ruohua is more reliable."
"Where can we watch a one-on-one fight?"
"If it were in the palace, we wouldn't be able to see it!"
"It's not the imperial palace; I heard it's in the Dali Temple!"
"I heard it was at the Liu family's house."
"The Liu family and the Wu family are going to fight tooth and nail these next few days. I reckon that once this case is over, both of these old ministers will need a good rest!"
"The in-laws have become enemies, and it's Miss Wu who's the one who's unlucky."
"But who would let a tile fall on their house and kill them? If she's not unlucky, who is?"
News of the duel spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
If time weren't so tight, the competition would be held tomorrow, and the results would be printed and sent to Tianjin.
The Wu and Liu families also received the news, and both regretted making such a big fuss. Now, the die was cast and they had no choice but to act.
Before they knew it, the day of the competition arrived.
The location was confirmed yesterday; it's at the Liu family's house.
After all, the crime scene was right in the Liu family's house. The Wu family blocked the Liu family's gate, preventing them from moving the body and disturbing the scene. There were also people from the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice guarding the scene, so it was well protected.
The crowd of onlookers had already filled both sides of the road, and the vendors stood in orderly rows among them. There was no space for cars to pass through, and no one dared to block the road.
"Look, Mr. Ruohua is here."
"My goodness! Mr. Ruohua was riding in a deer-drawn carriage..."
"You can't ride horses in the city center, but you can't ride deer! Mr. Ruohua truly deserves to be the top student; his wisdom is unparalleled!"
"What do you know? Those deer are raised on the back mountain of Baihu Academy. It was said back in the previous dynasty that the dean of Baihu Academy could ride a deer."
The deer-drawn carriage slowly came to a stop, and Mr. Ruohua, dressed in a scholar's robe and carrying a folding fan, calmly stepped out of the carriage.
"My beloved teacher!"
"Greetings, my esteemed teacher!"
Mr. Ruohua gently waved his folding fan.
"Greetings, students."
Screams erupted instantly.
"Mr. Ruohua greeted me..."
"Mr. Ruohua greeted me."
"It's with me!"
Shen Lanxi and her ministers also arrived.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Shen Lanxi: "No need for formalities. I am here today only to observe the battle. You need not be reserved. Do what you need to do!"
"Your Majesty's tolerance and benevolence are a blessing to our Great Zhou!"
Shen Lanxi smiled but remained silent, and calmly entered the Liu family home.
Today's competition was proposed by the Vice Minister of Works. The officials did not want to become the subject of gossip. After entering, someone kicked the Vice Minister of Works, sending him flying right in front of Mr. Ruohua.
"Lord Wang." Mr. Ruohua clasped his hands in greeting.
Wang Shen, the Vice Minister of Works, found himself in a predicament.
"Mr. Ruohua".
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