Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Du Xiaoyue said: "But look at the life I'm living in now...this...don't you want to help me, Xiaoyue, and the adults?"

He Shen looked terrified and said, "Xiao Yue, what's wrong with you today? This... are you kidding me... you are kidding me."

Du Xiaoyue said: "I am telling the truth, sir."

He Shen yawned and said, "Why am I sleepy? I'm really a little sleepy. I want to find a place to sleep now."

Du Xiaoyue said, "Hey, sir, why are you so sleepy in the middle of the day?"

He Shen said, "I'm also wondering why I'm so sleepy. I'm sleepy, really sleepy."

Du Xiaoyue said, "Sir, let's be frank and not beat around the bush. During our trip to Jiangnan, can we..."

He Shen said nervously, "You mean collecting money?"

Du Xiaoyue said yes.

He Shen said, "No, no, that is absolutely impossible. No."

Du Xiaoyue said why not.

Heshen said, "Xiaoyue, you don't understand. In this world, there are things you can do and things you can't do. For example, if the royal family is embarking on a major project, like building a house or a palace, it's okay for you to be a little greedy. Or if an official is promoted, it's okay for you to accept some money. But cheating in the imperial examination is a serious crime."

He paused, then continued, "Let me tell you, ever since the time of Emperor Shunzhi, every dynasty has had ministers executed for cheating in the imperial examinations. Take the 14th year of Shunzhi, for example. During the Jiangnan imperial examination, the chief examiners, Fang You and Qian Kaizong, were eventually found to have cheated. They, along with 18 other examiners, were all beheaded."

He made a beheading gesture as he spoke, paused, and continued, "And their property, wives, and children were all taken away from the palace. Furthermore, eight of those suspected of bribery were punished with forty strokes of the cane. Their wives, children, parents, and brothers were all exiled to Ningguta, to be slaves for life."

After a pause, he continued, "And the Shuntian Prefecture provincial examination, where several people were killed."

Du Xiaoyue sighed and said, "My Lord, that was during the time of Emperor Shunzhi."

He Shen said, "Let's talk about something more recent. During the Xinmao Year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, three examiners were killed. This kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable. It's unacceptable."

Du Xiaoyue said, "Then you're saying that my trip to Jiangnan was in vain, and my role as the Inspector General was in vain."

He Shen said, "It's not a wasted trip. You can enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan. It's been a long time since I last came here. You can ask me for advice on poetry and prose. Maybe when you get to Jiangnan, you'll meet some talented people there and exchange poems with them."

Du Xiaoyue glanced at him and said, "They say Heshen is omnipotent. It seems that you are just a..."

He Shen was a little curious and asked, "What is it?"

Du Xiaoyue said: "Silver-plated spear head."

He Shen got angry and said angrily, "What are you talking about?"

Du Xiaoyue said, "I thought you were a brave hero, but it turns out you're just a rat who can steal oil."

Heshen smiled.

"Xiaoyue, just say whatever you want. Be it a mouse or a cat. We have to leave quickly after dinner. Come on, eat." He glanced in the direction of Mo Li, picked up the food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

……

A mansion somewhere.

"Your Excellency, Governor, please. Your Excellency, please take a seat."

The official on the left made a gesture of invitation.

The three of them sat down at the same time.

The official on the left said, "Don't worry, Governor. No one can hear our conversation here."

Official Zhao said, "Brother Zuo, don't beat around the bush. Since we've already decided to make a killing in the Jiangnan exams, we're taking a huge risk. And since we've taken the risk, and we have the Governor-General to take it with us."

The Governor nodded.

Officer Zhao continued, "I say, why don't we just do a big one?"

Official Zuo was stunned. "Big? What do you mean?"