The Ministry of Personnel acted very quickly. In less than an incense stick of time, they had brought out Chen Jiafu's test paper this year.

There were clear signs of erasure on the title page. The original name had been blackened out with ink, and a new name was written on it.

The funniest thing is that the name is written crookedly, but the policy paper is well written.

When the emperor saw the test paper, he felt there was no need to ask any questions.

The naked evidence is right there on the test paper.

"This policy paper is really well written. You have several suggestions for managing the land of fish and rice. I think they are very good. Why don't you take a look at it, Lord Zhao? After all, you just went to the south to manage the flood!"

Zhao Ji took the test paper and felt that what was written on it was indeed very practical.

So he praised generously: "I think the person who wrote this method must be someone who truly thinks for the people! He only has revenge for Tan** in his mind, and has no other thoughts. Instead, he took advantage of the person who stole the test paper. How filthy!"

Chen Jiafu looked at the tall and straight man in front of him with a slightly excited expression.

He was not a fool, so he could clearly see that Zhao Ji had helped him time and time again.

Moreover, the words just now gave him a high degree of affirmation. Chen Jiafu suddenly felt like he had met a close friend.

"Since your fame has been stolen, I will give you another one. I want everyone in this world to know that noble sons can come from humble families. As long as there are talented people in this world, they will eventually be valued!"

"There is a county in the south that is very rich, but it is constantly plagued by floods and bandits in the mountains. It just so happens that your policy paper also describes measures to deal with floods and bandits in the south county. I will give you the position of county governor, just go for it!"

When these words were spoken, Chen Jiafu was dumbfounded.

The county magistrate is an official of the sixth rank.

You know, even if you participated in a TV show and got the top three, or even the top three, you still have to go to the Hanlin Academy to edit books for a year before you can get the opportunity to be sent abroad, and most of them will start as a county magistrate, a ninth-rank official.

Then you get promoted step by step.

Now his ability to meet the emperor has reached the sixth rank in one step.

Chen Jiafu was dumbfounded.

Zhao Ji chuckled and said, "Your Majesty is so wise, I'm afraid Chen Jiafu is still in shock. Why don't you thank the Majesty for his grace?"

After hearing this, Chen Jiafu came to his senses, calmed himself down a little, and knelt on the ground and bowed deeply.

"I thank the Lord for His Grace. Long live the Emperor!"

Such a frank and innocent heart actually made the emperor happy.

Now that he has such a talented person, the emperor is naturally in a good mood.

But when he turned around, he saw Marquis Zhen'an standing next to him with a sullen face.

The one who raped a woman in the street was also the son of the Marquis of Zhen'an, and the one who cheated in the exam was also the son of the Marquis of Zhen'an.

If the former was because the prince had a bad temper, then even a three-year-old child would not believe that the Marquis of Zhen'an had not intervened in the latter.

Although the Emperor has been doting on Concubine Xian during this period, he does not really like her. He just wants to balance the situation of the previous dynasty and stir up trouble.

Now that Concubine Xian's mother's family is in such a mess, the Emperor doesn't want to help him.

"Excuse me, Marquis Zhen'an, do you have anything else to refute about these two matters?"

The emperor's voice was full of majesty.

At this time, Zhao Ji spoke appropriately: "This test paper is placed in the hall. It is irrefutable evidence. If I were the Marquis of Zhen'an, I would probably hang that prince up and beat him when I go back!"

"Sometimes when you encounter a son who doesn't live up to his expectations, it's better to find a new wife and have another child. If you raise him from childhood, he will surely have a better character!"

These words touched the emperor's heart, and at the same time, some thoughts in his mind began to grow rapidly like seeds sprouting.

Marquis Zhen'an's face turned blue with anger, but it was obvious that the emperor already had such crucial evidence.

Moreover, the Marquis of Zhen'an could throw a tantrum in Jingzhao Prefecture, but if he did so in this hall, in front of the emperor, the emperor would probably have him dragged out and beheaded the next moment.

On one side is the prince who was born in her old age, and on the other side is the glory of the entire Zhen'an Marquis's Mansion.

At this time, Marquis Zhen'an was ten years older and had no way out at all.

He no longer had the arrogance and domineering look he had before.

"I have not taught my son well enough, and I am willing to accept the punishment!" Even at this moment, Marquis Zhen'an still chose to avoid the important issue.

Just talking about educating the son without saying anything is equivalent to just admitting that the prince had previously robbed a woman in the street.

Never mention the cheating in the imperial examination.

The emperor was silent for a moment, then he said, "Since you already know you are wrong, I will not tolerate this kind of behavior. Besides, the Chen brothers and sisters have suffered such humiliation, so I will seek justice!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Zhen'an knelt on the ground and kowtowed solemnly, waiting for the emperor's punishment!

"The Crown Prince of the Marquis of Zhen'an is arrogant and disrespectful, disloyal to etiquette, and has corrupt personal morals. He is unfit to be the Crown Prince. The title of Crown Prince of the Marquis of Zhen'an is stripped away. In addition, the Marquis of Zhen'an did not educate his son strictly, so he is punished to reflect on his mistakes for three months and his salary is fined for three years."

In fact, the handling of this matter was a bit high-handed and then lightly let go.

Zhao Ji also knew that the reason why the emperor did this was simply to balance the power of the third prince.

If Concubine Xian had just been promoted to the position of Concubine, she would have lost the influence of her mother's family.

Then it will definitely affect the son of Concubine Xian. In this case, all the emperor's efforts before will be in vain. After all, it can be said that there is no way to fight against the power of the third prince anymore.

By then, the ministers in the court will know at a glance which side to stand on.

When the time comes and these ministers reach a consensus, they will submit a petition to enthronize the prince.

The emperor didn't want to let a son who wanted him dead take the position of crown prince so early.

Moreover, Zhao Ji's few words just now made the emperor have other ideas in his mind.

Therefore, we cannot make the situation so clear.

It was only thanks to the emperor that he was able to achieve this. Otherwise, the Marquis of Zhen'an might not even have been able to keep his title of marquis. Just based on the two crimes he committed, it would not be an exaggeration to demote him to a commoner.

When Zhao Ji saw this situation, his first reaction was to look at Chen Jiafu's expression.

Although Chen Jiafu's expression was a little serious, it was not particularly ugly.

Zhao Ji then felt slightly relieved, as he could see that Chen Jiafu was truly a smart man.

The emperor gave him a sixth-rank official position from the beginning. Although this was partly because he appreciated his talent, it was actually more of a way to appease him.

Because the emperor's next punishment for the Marquis of Zhen'an will definitely not be too severe. As for the thoughts and tricks behind it, if Chen Jiafu could understand it a little bit, he should know that he should not delve into it further.

If Chen Jiafu continued to investigate further, the emperor could delay it, but he would eventually become displeased with Chen Jiafu. By then, this sixth-rank official position would be the only position Chen Jiafu could hold until his death.

Chen Jiafu finally chose a path that would take him further!