Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

He Shen said, "I think about it again. This kind of thing can only be produced in Jiangnan. Jiangnan is truly the country's granary and a place where the country's culture and culture converge. If my Great Xuan Kingdom loses Jiangnan, it will lose a lot of its color."

Emperor Gai Zhang looked at him and said, "Heshen, you are beating around the bush. What on earth do you want to say?"

He Shen smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise, I dare not say anything."

Emperor Gai Zhang said: "If there is anything you dare not say, say it."

He Shen said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I think the Jiangnan Imperial Examination case should be resolved from a major issue to a minor one."

Emperor Gai Zhang breathed a sigh of relief and let him continue.

He Shen said, "I believe that Jiangnan is like this paper and silk bonsai. The more delicate and beautiful it is, the more it can't withstand the turmoil. This imperial examination incident has dealt a heavy blow to morale and public sentiment. If it continues, it will inevitably be ruined. Your Majesty, you can ruin several provinces, but you can't ruin Jiangnan alone."

Emperor Gai Zhang stood up and asked him to continue.

He Shen said, "Yes, Your Majesty, the principal culprit in this Jiangnan Imperial Examination case has been found. It's like a fire in a house. The spark has been found. As long as the spark is extinguished, the whole house will be safe."

He swallowed and continued, "I still remember that during the reign of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, there was a scandal involving the imperial examinations in the north and south. As a result, for several years in the early Ming Dynasty, all examiners were silent and the scholars had no trust in the court. It was called one of the bad policies of the early Ming Dynasty, Your Majesty. Moreover, this time, the scholars have already made a fuss. If you don't give them an explanation, they may not make a fuss again, but they are definitely dissatisfied. They must think that the imperial examinations are a place where corruption is rampant."

He swallowed and continued, "Your Majesty, this is completely different from your original intention of opening the special examination."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Needless to say, I haven't slept all night thinking about this. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, a major case occurred during the Jiangnan Imperial Examination, which shocked the court and the country and disturbed the people's morale for several years. Since I came to power, I have prided myself on my benevolence. Let's put it this way: I will pardon the scholars who caused trouble. Zhao Wenlong and Zuo Shankui will be executed immediately and their entire family will be confiscated. Minde will be dismissed from his post and become a commoner. This case is closed."

After a pause, he continued, "From now on, no one should mention the Jiangnan Imperial Examination again."

He Shen flattered him, saying, "Your Majesty is wise. It turns out that Your Majesty has already thought of me first. I am your servant, and Your Majesty is your Majesty. Uh... Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do this right away."

The Emperor said: "Hurry up and do it. When you are done, follow me back to the capital."

Heshen said, "I obey your order."

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Zhao Qing stared at the carriage in a daze. He turned around and looked at Mo Li, who was smoking by himself. He walked up to him and noticed He Shen appearing. He said, "Master Mo, Master He is here."

Mo Li turned his head and looked.

He Shen came over, smiled, and said, "Ah, spring is late, and a beauty is by your side. Lord Mo is in a good mood."

Without even looking up, Mo Li said, "Master He, you are here to give the Emperor some bad ideas again."

He Shen restrained his smile and said mockingly, "Whatever you say, I am here to relieve the emperor's worries, otherwise the emperor would not have allowed me to serve as the prime minister for so many years. You dare to give the emperor bad advice?"

Mo Li stood up and said, "Sir He, as the ruler of the world, the emperor is supposed to worry about the people of the world. You should help the emperor share his worries..." He smacked his lips, his face full of disdain.