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

Ying Shan naturally understood what being sent by the Emperor meant, and said solemnly, "Please come in, sir."

Cui Yan said calmly, "Present it."

An attendant came in holding a long box, knelt on one knee, held the box in both hands, and presented it to Cui Yan.

Cui Yan gently opened the box, took out a scroll from it, and handed it to Chen Lang carefully: "This is a reward from His Majesty."

"You presented the curved plow to the court, and His Majesty is not very satisfied with the reward the cabinet gave you."

"This calligraphy is the compensation His Majesty gives you."

Everyone in the room was surprised to hear that the emperor had bestowed a calligraphy.

The villagers of Hezhong Village were especially stunned.

They knew that Chen Lang had made great progress. Not only did he invent the curved plow, but he also passed the imperial examination and became a scholar.

But no matter how rich their imagination was, they could not have imagined that the emperor would actually give Chen Lang a calligraphy work!

This is all there is to bringing honor to your family!

Chen Lang took the emperor's calligraphy and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I have been so kind to you that I could never repay you even a fraction of your kindness, even if I were to die."

Cui Yan said, "You must remember what you said."

"Alright, my mission is accomplished. Lord Ying, please continue the trial."

"Brother Wende, I'll be waiting for you at the academy."

After saying this, he yawned and looked even more tired. He left the county government office with the help of his followers.

However, although Cui Yan left, Zhu Sui'an's Dingbian Army did not leave. They still stood on both sides of the county government hall, staring at everyone in the hall with a fierce look.

Yingshan was a little confused.

Didn’t the Dingbian Army come with Cui Yan?

On second thought, how could Cui Yan, a Tongpan (official) man, mobilize the Dingbian Army?

So these soldiers were sent by Zhu Sui'an?

Why is Zhu Sui'an here to join in the fun again?

Ying Shan complained in his heart but dared not say a word, and even pretended not to see the Dingbian Army.

The current situation is becoming more and more confusing. Although the imperial calligraphy in Chen Lang's hand cannot be compared with the golden medal of immunity from death, it also indirectly proves that Chen Lang is a talent highly valued by His Majesty.

After all, he had been an official for many years and had never received such an honor.

Before Cui Yan came, Chen Lang and Sheng Chuliang had already launched a counterattack against him. Now with the emperor's support, their counterattack will become more fierce. Even if he surrenders, it is likely that it will be difficult to eliminate the hatred in the hearts of these two people.

It's difficult to get off the tiger's back, and there's only one way out.

Hold on!

As long as Chen Lang was convicted, even if the emperor came back to hold him accountable, he would still have a reputation for being upright and incorruptible. For this reputation, most of the ministers in the court would plead for him.

Thinking of this, Ying Shan took a deep breath, took off his official hat and robes, and tried hard to create an aura of "not fearing the imperial power". He said solemnly: "I was wondering why you were so arrogant and domineering. It turns out you know the judge."

A simple sentence can reveal Ying Shan's level.

Officials born in the Censorate may not be good at other things, but they are absolutely masters at making false accusations.

This sentence defines Chen Lang's behavior.

He relies on his connections to do evil things.

"You have a close relationship with the magistrate, and your teacher will soon be working as his advisor. With such a strong background and such a powerful backer, you should be more discreet."

"Yet you, relying on your backers, act recklessly. As a member of the Censorate, how can I sit back and watch?"

When Ying Shan said this, a look of tragedy even emerged on his face. At this moment, he was Yu Qian, Hai Rui, and the combination of all the loyal ministers of past dynasties!

"If I don't capture you today, I will be sorry to His Majesty and sorry to the people of Dawn!"

"Chen Lang, do you think that I'm afraid of you just because you brought so many people to attack the government office?"

These words fully demonstrated Ying Shan's level.

With one move, the situation changed drastically, and his and Chen Lang's status was reversed.

Now he has become the weaker party.

Facing Chen Lang, a "strong man" who took advantage of his power to commit crimes, Ying Shan, as the inspector, had no fear and would never back down. He would take off his official hat and robe and fight the other party to the end!

Seeing Ying Shan like this, Chen Lang couldn't help but feel a little admiration.

At the same time, I also understand why in the Internet age, everyone likes to seize the moral high ground when they are arguing with each other.

Because scolding people from the moral high ground really makes you invincible.

If the situation develops as Ying Shan said, then even if killing Chen Lang would displease the emperor, Ying Shan's fate would not be too bad, because he is "punishing the wicked and eliminating evil", and all officials and literati in the world will stand on his side. By then, his reputation will rise, and the emperor might even have to reward him.

Of course, no matter how much I admire him, it is absolutely impossible to make Chen Lang plead guilty.

Chen Lang asked, "Sir, do you still insist that the student is guilty?"

"Then may I ask, what is the student's fault?"

Ying Shan said sternly, "I have thoroughly investigated the fact that you are from Liao. No matter how much you deny it, it is a fact that cannot be changed."

Since I have decided to take ruthless action, I must stick to my previous point of view and prove that Chen Lang is from Liao.

Chen Lang thought Ying Shan could say something different, but after going around in circles, he still slandered himself as a Liao person.

"Sir, would you like to know what is written on the scroll that His Majesty gave me?" Chen Lang asked.

Ying Shan frowned: "What does this have to do with the calligraphy bestowed by His Majesty?"

Chen Lang smiled, "It's a big deal."

After saying this, he walked forward with the calligraphy and slowly unfolded it in front of Ying Shan.

Ying Shan took a closer look and immediately began to tremble. His legs went weak and he almost slipped to the ground.

Ying Shan's reaction made Fan Cheng next to him very curious. He secretly raised his upper body and took a look at the imperial calligraphy.

"A good man from Dayan, gain wealth for the country."

Fan Cheng suddenly realized, and when he looked at Ying Shan again, there was a bit more pity in his eyes.

The crime that Yingshan charged Chen Lang with was that he pretended to be a Yan person while being a Liao person.

With this premise, no matter how big a mess Yingshan makes, even if it offends the emperor, he will still have a good reputation in the end.

But this calligraphy by Your Majesty directly confirmed Chen Lang's place of origin.

Dayan Liangzi!

The words of the emperor are the truth of the world.

The emperor said that Chen Lang is a Yan person, even if Chen Lang is really a Liao person, he must be a Yan person!

The reverse is also true.

This piece of calligraphy shattered Ying Shan's last bit of persistence.

Because no matter how much evidence he collected, he could not overturn the emperor's four words.

Chen Lang's Yan origins were now undeniable, but his use of torture on a seventy-year-old man was a foregone conclusion. Chen Lang led the villagers of Hezhong Village, wielding the old Great Yan laws to apprehend the brutal and inhumane officials, an act of great justice.

Chen Lang put the scroll away and stared at Ying Shan with a cold gaze, saying, "Master Ying, am I still a Liao person?"