The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Xiao Rui's calamity shifted eastward, and blamed the death of Li Jianwen on the second prince Xiao Yiheng. Li Tang already believed in Xiao Rui's framing, but he was still a little cautious for fear of problems, so he asked Xiao Jing to come forward and investigate the portrait of the murderer through Dongchang. whereabouts.

Now, Xiao Rui asked Wei Zhongxian to target Duke Xi's Zhou family for inspection. He is the grandfather of the second prince Xiao Yiheng. As a result, Xiao Jing and Li Tang were told that their last bit of caution was gone.

Next, it will be the process of them tearing apart, I believe it will be very exciting, Xiao Rui has already waited and watched——

In the next two days, Champion Hou sent someone to send a message. He was busy with entertainment, because he had been out all year round and just returned to the capital to have more entertainment, so he apologized to Xiao Rui, and the test for this prospective son-in-law could only be postponed and postponed. .

Xiao Rui also heard about Champion Hou's entertainment, and knew that he was telling the truth, so he couldn't help it.

On Wei Zhongxian's side, taking advantage of these two days' effort, he really locked the murderer to be hunted down on a guard of Duke Xi's mansion. , even more alike, it can be said to be upside down.

It's him, it's him, it's him!

Since the murderer was found to be in Duke Xi's mansion, Wei Zhongxian didn't dare to take anyone at will, so he could only report the matter to Duke Wei. As for how Eunuch Wei passed it on to Xiao Jing, Xiao Rui didn't know, but the battle between Xiao Jing and Xiao Yiheng seemed to have started.

This morning, at the end of the court, Xia Huang asked the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said: "After the Chinese New Year, the imperial examination in spring will begin, and it will be the day when the pillars of the country will be selected once every three years. The chief examiner of the imperial examination will be appointed before the year. Candidates, but I have been deliberating over and over again, and I still can't make up my mind, dear dears, do you have any recommendations?"

According to the rest and mu system of the Great Xia Kingdom, from the new year until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it is a holiday for all officials to rest and bathe, and the days of Chunwei are the ninth, twelfth, and fifteenth of February, so it is too late to appoint the chief examiner after the new year up.

According to the rules of previous years, it is basically appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Rites or a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, and it is His Majesty's holy grace to make the appointment personally, so how could he ask the opinions of all the officials.

All civil and military officials knew it well, it was because this year was different, look, the eight princes were all standing behind.

Seeing that there was no movement from the civil and military officials, Emperor Xia glanced at the eight princes again, and asked with a smile: "Where are the princes? The imperial examination is a major national event, the most important thing. As princes, you should get in touch with each other more and select talents for the country." .”

The eight princes immediately came out, clasped their hands and said: "Yes!"

"Then retreat, the eight of you stay." Emperor Xia said.

Afterwards, all civil and military officials withdrew from the court, and the eight princes moved to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

On the way, Chu Wang Xiao Yiheng was secretly happy. His uncle Zhou Mingwen was the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, and he had a high chance of competing for the position of examiner. And once he becomes the chief examiner, he will be the mentor of the official on the list, which will also greatly help Xiao Yiheng's competition for the crown prince.

And like other princes, their confidantes do not have officials from the Ministry of Rites or the Imperial Academy, so it is not easy to get a foot in the door, because the competition is too small.

Xiao Rui hung at the end, chatting with Xiao Yan without saying a word.

"Seventh brother, you didn't go to court a few days ago, where did you go?" Xiao Yan asked.

Xiao Rui said: "You have to ask your father about this, I don't have the face to say it, it's embarrassing."

"What did you do wrong that you were imprisoned by the emperor?" Xiao Yan hurriedly asked like a curious baby.

Xiao Rui shook his head and said, "I can't say it."

Xiao Yan curled his lips, and said: "If you don't say it, you don't say it, I really think I want to hear it."

"Come on, let me tell you..." As soon as Xiao Rui opened his mouth, Xiao Yan's head was pressed against him, with an excited expression on his face.

"Don't you want to hear it?" Xiao Rui said with a smile.

Seeing that he was playing tricks on him, Xiao Yan was instantly annoyed, pulled Xiao Jing who was at the side, and said, "Myna, look! Our Seventh Brother doesn't look like an older brother at all."

Xiao Jing was thinking about something when he was suddenly awakened by Xiao Yan, showing an apologetic smile.

Xiao Rui deliberately asked: "Eighth brother, what's the matter?"

Xiao Jing glanced at Xiao Yiheng in front of him, and asked in a low voice: "Seventh Brother, Ninth Brother, the candidate for the chief examiner of the imperial examination must not be the second brother's uncle Zhou Mingwen!"

Xiao Yan was taken aback, and just about to speak, Xiao Rui preempted him: "Eighth brother, what do you mean by that?"

"Second brother is already too far ahead of us. If we succeed again this time, our disadvantage will be even greater. Are you willing to see this situation?" Xiao Jing said in a deep voice.

Xiao Yan said in a low voice: "The candidate for the chief examiner is appointed by the imperial father, and we are the ones who speak up the most. Myna, do you want to unite with us to control the second brother?"

Xiao Jingjing nodded and said, "As long as the second brother won't be allowed to win, it's fine for other people to be the chief examiner. Seventh brother, come quickly and have an idea, what do you think?"

Xiao Rui wished to see him and Xiao Yiheng fight, but after thinking about it, he said: "I'm already tired of my second brother, so I won't make trouble with this matter anymore. You do what you do, and I will cheer for you."

"Okay!" Xiao Jing didn't force it.

While speaking, the eight of them had already entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Sit down, I'm keeping you here, I want to hear your suggestions, there are no outsiders here, let me tell you what you think." Emperor Xia waved his hand, and the eunuchs in the hall served tea.

The eight people sat down one after the other, and after hearing Emperor Xia's question, they looked at each other, and Xiao Yiheng said directly: "Father, my minister recommended Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. Master Zhou has served as the right servant of the Ministry of Rites for three years. He is clean and has excellent political achievements, so it is very suitable for him to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination!"

Emperor Xia nodded, but did not speak.

Xiao Jing tore it up directly, and sneered: "Father, the King of Chu really does not avoid relatives, but my son thinks Lord Zhou is not suitable at all! Although he is the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, he is in charge of the Ministry of Food and the Department of Host and Guest. And it is suitable, Mr. Feng Gongxian, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, is more suitable, he has been the left servant for more than ten years, and has presided over two sessions of examinations, so he has rich experience!"

Xiao Yiheng frowned, and quickly looked at Xiao Jing, he didn't expect to be ridiculed by King Jing, when did he offend him?

But Xiao Jing ignored Xiao Yiheng's gaze, and looked ahead without aiming out of the corner of his eye.

Emperor Xia nodded again, seeming to agree with Xiao Jing's answer.

Xiao Yiheng immediately said: "Father, Lord Feng is old. If the imperial examinations are entrusted to him again, I am worried that such an old official will become sick from overwork, and good things will turn into bad things. Lord Zhou and Lord Feng are officials in the same yamen. He is also one of the servants of the Ministry of Rites, and the two of them often exchange ideas, Master Zhou must have profound experience, and he is the most suitable examiner appointed by imperial court."

"No!" Xiao Jing immediately retorted: "Master Feng is old and healthy, and his body is in good health. Just as the father said, the imperial examination is a grand event for the selection of pillars for the country. It is a major event. Master Feng must be grateful for Dai Ze's trust. , Be sure to be the chief examiner! I also ask my father to enlighten me!"

Xiao Yiheng frowned, secretly guessing in his heart, could it be that Xiao Jing had already won over Feng Gongxian?

That bad old man, the last time he was recruited by a corporal, he pretended to be clean, but he didn't expect to take refuge in King Jing, it's really unreasonable!

At this time, Emperor Xia looked at the others and asked, "What about you? What's your opinion?"

The eldest prince Xiao Lie said: "Father, King Chu and King Jing are all polite. Since it is difficult for the Ministry of Rites to choose between the right and left ministers, why not let Hanlin Bachelor Zuo Zong be the examiner? He is the number one scholar in Yongli for fifteen years. Serving as the chief examiner is also a great encouragement to candidates all over the world."

"Zuo Zong can do it, but there are many capable people in the Imperial Academy, and the Mingdao University scholar is a senior with profound knowledge, why not choose him?" Xiao Ming retorted.

For a while, several princes recommended officials they were familiar with, only Xiao Rui and Xiao Yan remained silent.

Xia Huang listened to several princes arguing back and forth, saying that the father was right and the wife was right, he was not irritable, and even his expression was never tired of it.

Just when Xiao Rui was feeling bored, the system unexpectedly jumped out to join in the fun and set him a task.

"Ding dong...Newly added, please check the host!"

Come to the task at this time, is it difficult for the system to let me win the recommendation of the chief examiner of the imperial examination?

If that's the case, fuck it, I don't even have a candidate to recommend!

He turned on the system to check, and when he saw it, he was immediately dumbfounded, and couldn't help cursing: "I'll go!"

The voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone in the hall.

Xiao Yiheng was trying to recommend Zhou Mingwen, but was interrupted by Xiao Rui, who sarcastically said: "Although the seventh brother is quite talented, the position of the examiner must be taken by a highly respected and talented official, so don't even think about it."

"That's right! Could it be that Seventh Brother doesn't even understand this truth?" Xiao Ming also sarcastically said.

Xia Huang smiled and said: "You and Xiao Jiu have been silent all this time, now that you have spoken out, do you have something to say? The others have already said it, so you two should not be silent."

Xiao Rui cupped his hands and said: Father, my son obeys. The son-in-law felt that the imperial examination was a major event of the country, and it must be done according to the rules. In the past, the imperial examination was presided over by the Ministry of Rites. In the Ministry of Rites, Master Shangshu is also the position of the cabinet scholar. He is busy with official duties and cannot be the chief examiner, so he can only choose from the two ministers. Just as the king of Chu said, Mr. Feng, the left servant, is old, so it is better not to let him work hard, so the minister’s opinion is that Mr. Zhou, the right servant, will be the chief examiner, and Mr. Feng will be one of the three deputy examiners. The examiner is appointed from the Hanlin Academy, isn't that the selection? "

"King Xian is right!" Xiao Yan quickly followed and expressed his opinion.

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yiheng looked at Xiao Rui's expression and instantly changed for the better.

Xiao Jing frowned immediately, and gave Xiao Rui a hard look, didn't he say he would not participate? You actually support Xiao Yiheng now! Are you dumb?

Xiao Lie, Xiao Ming and others also frowned, they didn't expect Xiao Rui to support Xiao Yiheng.

Emperor Xia smiled and said: "This method is also suitable, what do you think?"

"Father, King Xian is wise, what you said is brilliant!" Xiao Yiheng immediately affirmed.

The third prince, Xiao Ze, never cared much about government affairs, so he also helped out: "I think this method is also acceptable!"

Now, four of the eight princes support this suggestion, Xiao Jing is annoyed in his heart, but he is powerless to refute.

"Okay! Let's make it like this." Emperor Xia smiled and finally finalized the candidate.

Xiao Rui breathed a sigh of relief, seeing Xiao Jing still glaring at him, Xiao Rui couldn't laugh or cry inwardly.

Don't blame me, it's a mission!

"New task: Help Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, to win the position of chief examiner of the imperial examination. The task completion score is +20. If the task fails, he will have diarrhea for ten days."

So in order not to have diarrhea, Xiao Rui can only complete the task, and he urgently needs these 20 points, because it will come again.