Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Chen Lang can have such a "deep" understanding, and he needs to thank his college roommate.

It is well known that the university men's dormitory will turn into a political forum after lights out.

The story started when one of my roommates asked, "Are you asleep?"

The topics started with the beauties in the school, followed by topics like the food in the cafeteria, the rogue tutors, and the time for the make-up exams.

But these topics don't last long. Once a roommate brings up the international situation, the topic will get out of control.

Let me put it this way, if the police had heard the current affairs discussions between Chen Lang and his roommates in the dormitory, everyone in the room would probably have been forced to work on sewing machines.

After four years of such high-intensity training, coupled with watching various short videos and self-media after graduation, Chen Lang's insights into current affairs have indeed gained a certain depth.

The current situation has almost become clear. If Chen Lang cannot analyze it, his roommate in his previous life will definitely laugh at him if he finds out.

On the other side, Xiao Yu calmed down and said, "I am already a free and easy person. I don't want to be involved in these court affairs anymore."

When Chen Lang heard this, he just found it funny.

A true free and easy person would never say that he is a free and easy person.

Only those who are keen on fame and fortune will constantly emphasize that they are free and easy.

His purpose is the same as Lu Buwei's, waiting for the right price.

Chen Lang said, "The scholar is noble and upright, which is admirable. But if an imperial edict were to arrive one day, could the scholar really turn a blind eye?"

Xiao Yu said, "We'll talk about it when the time comes."

"But you, after all this eloquent talk, what exactly do you want?"

Chen Lang stood up and bowed, "I wish to clear my name."

"Just because the student worked as a vendor for a while, all of his poems and test scores were found to be illicit, and even his mentor was implicated."

"My mentor did something that offended his colleagues in the past, so he can't stand up and speak for his students."

"Only a scholar can clear these false charges against the students."

After hearing this, Xiao Yu was thinking about something else.

In the early years, it was impossible for scholars doing business to be attacked so much, because the emperor at that time encouraged merchants to take exams because they could make money. Even if other students filed a complaint, there would be no result, and they might even be beaten.

But now, Chen Lang has been suppressed and slandered just because he has been doing business for a short period of time.

On the one hand, it shows that the aristocratic group is increasingly unhappy with scholars who were born into merchant families. On the other hand, it also proves that His Majesty is indeed about to lose control of the cabinet.

If I were really summoned back to the capital by His Majesty, then if I spoke on behalf of Chen Lang, wouldn't I be making an enemy of all the scholars in the world?

But if I don't help Chen Lang, this guy will say nonsense after he goes out, which will damage my reputation and I may never be able to return to the cabinet.

Chen Lang, Chen Lang, you really have given me a big problem.

However, between two evils, he chose the lesser of two evils. Speaking up for Chen Lang might only offend the scholars of the world, but if he did not speak up for him, his career in this life would really be over.

Moreover, if Chen Lang succeeds in getting into the top three in high school in the future, then if I speak up for him now, it will become a good story.

After all, this kid is quite talented and his poetry and prose are superb.

Even if you can't get into the top three, it will always be possible to become a Jinshi.

After figuring this out, Xiao Yu nodded slowly: "I understand, you can go now."

……

After leaving the Xiao family, Chen Lang first found a place to have a big meal.

These days, I have been eating steamed buns and cold water every day, and my mouth is almost tasteless.

After eating and drinking, he slowly walked towards the inn.

I don’t know whether Xu Fei was waiting for me at the inn or went straight back to the county town.

As soon as he crossed the threshold of the inn, Xu Fei jumped out from the side like a ghost, hugged Chen Lang tightly, and said ecstatically: "Brother Chen, you are finally back."

Chen Lang responded with a smile: "You didn't leave?"

Xu Fei said, "Am I such a disloyal person?"

"If you want to leave, you have to make sure you are no longer in danger."

The visitor blocked the door, causing dissatisfaction among the guests outside, so the two hurried back to the room.

Xu Fei said, "Brother Chen, you are amazing!"

"More than a month ago, you told me you were going to take the college entrance exam, and I thought you were dreaming."

"I never expected that I would be ranked first in both the county and prefectural examinations, and my ranking has even risen."

Chen Lang knew he had won, but he didn't know his exact ranking, so he asked, "Which place?"

"Eighth on the list!" Xu Fei said excitedly.

Chen Lang was quite surprised by this result, even a little bit dreamy.

From the very beginning of the entrance exam, Chen Lang's goal was to pass every round and finally get the title of scholar.

But after two rounds of exams, his scores were ranked first. If he could also rank first in the final college examination, there was a high probability that he would be able to become a juren.

"But..." Xu Fei changed the subject and said, "A lot of people are unhappy that you're on the list."

"This morning, a group of scholars, led by the prefect's son, went to the government office to sue you for cheating."

"They even filed a petition demanding the reopening of the provincial examination and the removal of your official title."

"The number of students who signed is over sixty."

Chen Lang's face suddenly darkened and he cursed, "Damn it, you bastards."

If it was just a group of failed candidates petitioning, Chen Lang wouldn't care at all.

But the leader of this group of failed candidates is the son of the prefect, so the problem here is quite serious.

To put it bluntly, this matter was initiated by the prefect.

Without the prefect's tacit consent, how could the prefect's son become the leader of this group of failed candidates?

Chen Lang couldn't help but start to wonder, what exactly did the prefect want to gain by doing this?

I am not the top case in the court. What benefit can he get by suppressing me?

It can't be that it's because of the old grudge with teacher Sheng Chuliang.

It should be impossible. If it is an old grudge, there are many ways to deal with it. Inciting candidates to rush to the yamen is the worst of the worst options.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Lang figured out something.

The prefect wanted to re-establish his prestige among the students.

First of all, Chen Lang was listed on the list as a person from a poor family, which did him no good.

Although the imperial examination system was used to select talents, it was also full of conflicts of interest.

The candidates on the first list all come from prominent families. Promoting them is equivalent to forming a community of interests between local officials and local prominent families.

Secondly, not only did Chen Lang come from a poor family, he also had an ignominious criminal record. By solving the case of Chen Lang, the prefect would not only not have to bear the pressure from the big family, but would also gain the support of the prominent families. In addition, Chen Lang was suspected of cheating. Overturning Chen Lang's achievements would also allow the prefect to gain a reputation as "keen-eyed" and "honest and upright", achieving three goals at one stroke.

After figuring out the key, Chen Lang sneered, "The prefect really has a good plan, but I'm not an ant. It's not that easy to crush me!"