232. The Mountain Master Descends the Mountain (Part 1) (Page 1/2)
"Mr. Zhou? Great! It's Mr. Zhou, the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner, who has arrived!"
Outside the gate of Yuelu Mountain, Zhang Sai, who had been stripped of his official robe and escorted away, was shocked when he heard the shouting from the bottom of the mountain.
He felt that he was fine again.
Therefore, Zhang Sai raised his head and looked at Cui Xian who was leisurely drinking tea: "Don't try to be so arrogant, Cui Xian, your arrest is here!"
Wow!
After hearing Zhang Sai's words, hundreds of students in Yuelu Academy turned pale and looked terrified.
The person who came turned out to be Zhou Xiang, the provincial governor of Henan!
A third-rank official!
Unlike the third-rank councilor Liu Chong, the third-rank censor is in charge of the judicial, criminal and official assessment of a province!
He is the undisputed 'second in command of the province'!
Official Position Reference Table
The top governor has not yet taken office.
Under such circumstances, who could resist Zhou Xiang personally going to Yuelu?
Especially... Ye Huaifeng, who claimed to be the magistrate of Nanyang County, also arrested Zhang Sai, the magistrate of Kaifeng County!
This case just happened to fall into Zhou Xiang's trap!
Next, Zhou Xiang would probably be the first to attack Ye Huaifeng.
Then take action against Cui Xian!
“Hahahahahahaha!”
Seeing that Cui Xian ignored him, Zhang Sai turned his gaze to Ye Huaifeng and said angrily: "Ye Huaifeng, if you want to wear two official robes, then go to the Censorate's Prison!"
Ye Huaifeng didn't look back, but just waved his sleeves coldly.
Seeing this, the Nanyang County Yamen officer kicked Zhang Sai to the ground and said, "Behave yourself!"
Zhang Sai was stunned by the kick.
The Yuelu students were also confused.
no?
The Censor is coming.
How dare you be so arrogant!
For a moment, everyone looked at Cui Xian who was sitting at the tea table, shocked and speechless.
Because everyone knows that it is not Ye Huaifeng who is arrogant.
But it was this young headmaster.
But, what right does he have? !
In the academy, the student's heart was beating very fast. He turned to look at Pei Jian and asked haltingly, "Do we still have the advantage this time?"
Pei Jian said impatiently: "Stop talking nonsense and watch with your eyes wide open."
While the two were talking.
The dense crowds of people at the foot of the mountain have arrived!
Although I thought it would be a big scene.
But looking at the endless crowd at the foot of the mountain, Pei Jian and others still widened their eyes.
Oh my god!
Are we going to fight?
Because there are so many people coming!
"Cui Xian, the thief, surrender now!"
"Censor Zhou is here to arrest you!"
"Hand over the Qiuzhen Jade and get off Yuelu!"
At this moment, quite a number of people coming down from the mountain are old men wearing Confucian robes!
Although they were old and panting from the fatigue of climbing the mountain, every old man insisted on climbing up, his eyes full of joy and excitement.
After they protested and marched for so long.
Finally, the government was alerted and stepped in to solve the problem.
All the Censors were dispatched to arrest Cui Xian!
In order to be the first to see the thrilling scene of Cui Xian being captured, these old Confucian scholars even took a shortcut and went up the mountain first.
Then they gathered on both sides outside the mountain gate.
In the middle, leave a long passage.
Tick, tick.
The sound of powerful footsteps came from far away.
The ground was shaking slightly.
Those were hundreds of police officers from the Censorate leading the way, advancing with a murderous aura!
Being in charge of the judicial system of a province, these jailers have seen blood and killed people, so their aura is naturally terrifying!
A large number of people who came to watch the fun only dared to follow from a distance and did not dare to get close.
And behind the Censorate's servants.
Lord Zhou Xiangzhou, who was "walking with the people", was exhausted and panting, his face was pale, and his legs and feet were weak.
He frequently looked back at the empty sedan following behind, his eyes full of longing.
Beside him, a subordinate whispered encouragingly, "Sir, hold on a little longer, we'll be there soon!"
"Thousands of people are watching this ceremony, worshipping the great Lord of Heaven as he punishes evildoers and eliminates evil. You must hold on!"
This translates to: Don't poop in public!
Zhou Xiang took a deep breath.
No, he has to hold on!
He wants to show off!
The position of provincial governor is already beckoning to him!
Holding his breath, Zhou Xiang tried his best and finally arrived at the gate of Yuelu Mountain.
All around.
Hundreds of slaves were filled with murderous intent.
There were so many old scholars and common people that it was impossible to see the end of the crowd, all of them stopped to watch.
See Zhou Xiang finally make his shining appearance.
In an instant.
"I bow to the great Lord of Heaven!"
"Master Zhou is mighty!"
Hundreds and thousands of people knelt down and saluted, their shouts shaking the sky.
Zhou Xiang stood in the middle, enjoying the people's bowing and worship. He felt so happy that he didn't know what the world was about and almost couldn't breathe.
I almost died of pleasure.
I am the great judge!
After taking a deep breath and feeling refreshed, Zhou Xiang waved his sleeves and said, "Everyone, please stand up. There is no need for these empty formalities in front of me."
The people stood up one after another.
Some people even praised him, saying, "Mr. Zhou is really close to the people and a good official!"
Zhou Xiang, who was praised, narrowed his eyes and looked at the Yuelu Mountain Gate in the distance, with a very dignified posture and did not move a step.
Because he had seen two unfamiliar faces, accompanied by Liu Chong, sitting at the mountain gate drinking tea.
I think it must be Cui Xian and Ye Huaifeng.
The shelf is quite big.
Hey!
Let me show you my power!
Some people are wondering.
The old Confucian scholars who had been leading the charge quickly reacted and shouted at the Yuelu Mountain Gate, "How dare you, Cui Xian! Lord Zhou has arrived, why don't you kneel down and pay your respects?"
"Could it be that Master Zhou wants to come see you?!"
For a moment, the "scolding sound" seemed to "flood" Yuelu!
It is all over the mountains and the noise is huge.
Under the happy gaze of the old scholars at the foot of the mountain.
Under the horrified gaze of the Yuelu students in the courtyard.
Under Zhou Xiang's proud gaze.
Cui Xian slowly stood up.
Ye Huaifeng and Liu Chong stood up shortly after him.
This scene is so cool that it’s like a spiral!
Even if you are the disciple of the Prime Minister, you will be defeated by me today!
Look at the upright judge Zhou Xiang, who stands up for the people and punishes the wicked!
Zhou Xiang took a deep breath, flicked his sleeves, and was about to scold "the thief Cui Xian" -
A sedan chair with a plain lion head embroidered belt and a green curtain slowly emerged from the crowd, then passed Zhou Xiang and headed towards the Yuelu Mountain Gate.
Zhou Xiang's scolding was stuck before he could even open his mouth.
Almost choked.
An old scholar stood up and pointed at the sedan chair, cursing, "How dare you not kneel before the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner—"
Before the old scholar could finish his words.
Zhou Xiang's eyes went dark, and he slapped the old scholar, shutting him up.
And the moment I saw the sedan chair.
The originally murderous Censorate's guards suddenly became stern and quickly bent down to make way.
All the people in the mountain were quiet.
Amidst countless staring gazes, the sedan stopped.
A middle-aged man with no white beard and wearing a forked hat, a bullfighting suit, and boots with four-clawed python patterns walked out of the sedan chair.
The moment he walked out, countless gasps were heard around him.
Eunuch!
The word "eunuch" is not a unified term, but an official title.
Fourth rank, eunuch guarding Henan, Xu Ning!
Our dynasty has a tradition of making use of eunuchs, and these people have supreme authority.
The Imperial Household Department, which held the power to criticize Zhu, could even compete with the Cabinet.
The eunuchs guarding Henan are a fourth force independent of the Provincial Administration Commissioner's Office, the Military Commandery Commissioner's Office, and the Censorate!
To put it simply, he can interfere in the affairs of the other three departments.
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In addition to being the emperor's servant, he also had a greater power - the power of supervision.
He could bypass the three offices and report directly to the emperor.
What is even more worthy of attention is that the highest rank of eunuchs is the fourth rank.
Once you reach Xu Ning's level, if you move up further, you will be transferred horizontally - to the Twelve Departments of the Inner Court, or even very likely to the Imperial Household Department!
How could such a powerful eunuch appear here?
A terrible idea emerged in Zhou Xiang's mind.
Don't!
Don’t do that!
Don’t come here to look for Cui Xian!
I have set up the venue, but haven’t started installing it yet!
Don't do this!
Please!
However, God did not favor Zhou Xiang this time.
When Xu Ning, the eunuch guarding Henan, came out, he looked up immediately.
The moment I saw Cui Xian.
Eunuch Xu's eyes reddened, and he walked over quickly, choking and wiping away tears: "Since we parted in Mengjin, we finally see you again!"
"Sir, are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?"
"I heard that the master was bullied. We rushed to get him back, but we are still late!"
Under the shocked gaze of countless people.
Xu Ning sobbed, "It's our family that deserves to die! It's our family that deserves to die!"
"If His Majesty knew that the person he cherished so dearly had been humiliated to this extent, he would definitely cut us into pieces!"
The entire Yuelu area was packed with people.
But it was eerily quiet.
Kaifeng County Magistrate Zhang Sai, who had been so arrogant, suddenly turned pale.
He felt that the eunuch's words "cut into pieces" were directed at him.
It’s so cold!
Cui Xian, dressed in white, stood outside the mountain gate. He bowed to Xu Ning and said with a smile, "Your Excellency is too kind. Your Majesty, please rest assured that Xian is fine."
Xu Ning stopped crying after hearing this.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he said embarrassedly, "It's good that there's no problem. It's good that there's no problem."
"Don't blame me, sir. I know that His Majesty is concerned about you. Your safety cannot be neglected by me."
Cui Xian waved his hand and said sternly, "Your Majesty cares about the people."
Xu Ning burst into laughter, "Sir, you are the one most pleasing to Your Majesty among all the people. Otherwise, why would I have gifted you with a Jade Ruyi?"
"As you wish, it suits your heart."
Wh-what?
Upon hearing this, the old Confucian scholars who had come to see the "capture of the sutra thief Cui Xian" felt as if they had fallen into an icy cave, their faces twisted with jealousy.
As the saying goes: Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents and Teachers.
The universe is too empty.
What do the scholars of the ancient Confucian classics school pursue throughout their lives?
It is your grace and mercy.
Looking at all the scholars in the mountain, who hasn’t fantasized about passing the imperial examination three times and leaving seven times, becoming the top scorer on the list of successful candidates, and walking into the Golden Palace to meet the emperor?
As for 'obtaining the blessing of His Majesty'——
That is such a wonderful thing that I dare not even dream of!
It turns out that His Majesty will also reward Jade Ruyi?
But, Cui Xian is a thief!
Why did the traitor gain the favor of His Majesty?
impossible!
It must be fake!
For a moment, all the old scholars on the mountain were jealous and locked their eyes on Cui Xian, silently praying in their hearts:
Please, don't take out the jade ruyi!
Just think of it as a trick on us!
Under the gaze of countless old scholars who were jealous to the point of madness.
Cui Xian slowly took out a jade ruyi from his bosom, deliberately raised it a little higher, and asked in surprise, "Eunuch, do you mean that Your Majesty gave you the ruyi to express your satisfaction?"
"Xian is so confused. I never thought of this before."
Everyone present: “…………”
Zhou Xiang, who had set up the stage and was ready to put on a big show, and had been feeling "very happy" just now, now regrettably lost his "feeling" anymore.
Only 'death' remains.
Inside the academy.
Pei Jian, Zhuang Jin, Su Qi and others gasped.
Too careless!
Although I know that Brother Xian will act very, very big this time.
But I never expected it to be so big!
My goodness, there’s something about the emperor involved here?
Awesome!
Even Pei Jian and the others widened their eyes.
The entire Yuelu Department of students were easily defeated.
A group of young students looked at the back of the young headmaster holding a jade ruyi and standing in front of the mountain gate, and they were extremely excited.
because--
The moment he saw Cui Xian take out the jade ruyi, Xu Ning, the eunuch guarding Henan, was the first to bow and salute.
Then, he looked at the students, runners, jailers, old scholars, common people, and Zhou Xiang all over the mountain, and said in a thunderous voice: "According to the Daliang Law: When seeing Your Majesty's token, officials must bow and common people must kneel!"
The jade ruyi is just an ordinary imperial gift.
If it was a red-lettered iron certificate or a golden seal, then everyone present, from the common people to the Censor Zhou Xiang, would have to kneel and shout "Long live the emperor".
But how could the people understand this rule?
Hearing Xu Ning's words.
The people in the front row quickly knelt down and excitedly shouted: "Long live His Majesty!"
boom!
The words of the people in the front row shocked and alarmed the confused people in the back row.
Wh-what?
Your Majesty is coming?
For a while.
All the people on the mountain knelt down.
The shouts of "Long live His Majesty" were deafening.
Even those old Confucian scholars who hated Cui Xian to the core had to kneel down one by one with pale faces.
The provincial judges and police officers who had come to "catch the thief" with murderous intent dropped their swords and knelt down.
Zhou Xiang and Xu Ning, the two highest-ranking officials, brought Ye Huaifeng and Liu Chong to pay their respects to Cui Xian.
This day.
Outside the gate of Yuelu Mountain.
Common people and officials all over the mountain knelt and saluted.
The young headmaster Cui Xian stood in the center of the crowd, holding a jade ruyi in his hand, his robes fluttering in the wind, making him look like a banished immortal.
After the ceremony.
Xu Ning stood up, as if he had just spotted Provincial Surveillance Commissioner Zhou Xiang, and feigned confusion, "Huh? Why is Lord Zhou here?"
"We rushed here because we were concerned about Mr. Cui's safety and worried that he might be harmed by thieves."
"Why is Lord Zhou here?"
Hearing this.
For a moment, countless eyes in the audience turned to Censor Zhou Xiang with strange expressions.
Zhou Xiang's face froze.
That’s what I mean!
Why am I here?
Dead brain, think quickly!
Although it was with the support of the Zheng family that Zhou Xiang was able to sit in the position of Censor.
But he is a third-rank official after all. He may not have any other abilities, but his political sense is first-rate.
Something is wrong!
Something is very wrong!
Xu Ning is closely related to the Forbidden City.
Rushing here at this time to support Cui Xian already conveyed an important message—
His Majesty in the Forbidden City is protecting Cui Xian.
How do we play this then?
Even if you offend Lord Zheng, there is still Lord Chen to protect you.
What if I offend His Majesty?
Dead! Dead!
The main thing is that the 'Jade Ruyi' is too intimidating!
What did Cui Xian do that earned him the Jade Ruyi as a reward from His Majesty?
Zhou Xiang would never take action before figuring out how much influence Cui Xian holds in His Majesty's heart!
Even if they were to take action, they absolutely could not arrest "the person most beloved by His Majesty" so openly and in public.
therefore.
Under the incredulous gazes of the people on the mountain, Lord Zhou Xiangzhou flicked his sleeves and said righteously, "Isn't this a coincidence?"
"This official and Eunuch Xu have the same goal!"
"I heard that a thief was bullying Yuelu, so I hurried here to apprehend him!"
"We must not allow the academy to suffer injustice!"
Upon hearing this, the thief Zhang Sai said: ???
No, may I ask?
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