Hide And Cultivate In The East Palace, Only To Find The Prince Is A Girl

Chapter 1106: Emperor Xia’s Showdown (2)

“Let’s go!”

Zhang Ronghua took the lead and walked outside. The military marquis followed behind with the people from the Changtian Academy.

The sun was obviously very warm, but to the upper echelons of the capital, it was very cold. It was like a blade, and their bodies were cold.

The news of the three academies being closed down spread immediately, and everyone knew about it, including how Zhang Ronghua killed Qian Siwen and the others with an iron fist in the Changtian Academy.

Jin Zhijian had paid a visit to Chu Xuping, wanting to see him, but he did not even enter the door. The latter was very smart. He had made a fuss in the royal study previously, and he had done so according to the facts. It was within the scope of the censor’s duties. If he were to get involved now, with Zhang Ronghua’s methods, he would definitely have ironclad evidence to use this opportunity to kill the chicken as an example to the monkeys. Did he think he had lived too long? He closed his doors and hid in the Ministry of Works, refusing to see anyone.

The former had no choice but to leave, but he didn’t give up. He joined forces with some people and used the propaganda power of Tai Xuan Temple to smear Zhang Ronghua. He added fuel to the fire and slandered him as a ” murderer “. Then, he brought people to the royal study to beg for his life, as if he was going to fight to the end.

This time, the scale was much smaller, far from the previous one.

The officials who had persisted until now were deeply involved with the three academies. They could not escape even if they wanted to! Otherwise, how could he jump into a dead end? He could only pray that the Emperor would be forced by the pressure of public opinion in the capital to punish the Marquis of Nancheng.

In terms of reputation among scholars, Zhang Ronghua was comparable to the three dukes. The biography of the Celestial Emperor had laid a good foundation and had become a must-read for every scholar. Everyone knew about it. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Although the reform of the Academy had not been settled, the news had already spread. The capital and the small towns and villages under its jurisdiction were furious when they heard that the officials in the imperial court opposed it and wanted to stop the reform of the government office. Now that this path had been blocked, it would be extremely difficult for their children to make a name for themselves. Now that a broad road was in front of them, they could change their fate by grasping it.

One by one, no one organized and rushed towards the Vermillion Bird Gate, begging His Majesty to uphold justice and return justice to the Marquis of Nancheng!

Although he had not read much and did not understand much, he knew who was good to him.

Some scholars fanned the flames and tried to smear Zhang Ronghua’s reputation. However, they were refuted by those scholars who supported him. The number of people on both sides was not on the same level. There were many people who supported him. From the beginning of the war of words, it evolved into a full-on martial arts battle, besieging and inciting people.

Jin Zhijian had sent people to smear their reputation. It was unknown who had led the way, but a group of commoners rushed forward like a swarm of bees and pressed these people to the ground to beat them up.

No one had expected this.

Zhang Ronghua’s reputation was so high that he was deeply loved by scholars and the people.

In the prison of the government office.

In the hall.

Zhang Ronghua sat on the chair and took the tea from the warden. Before he could take a sip, Tie Changlin rushed in from outside and told him what had happened.

His heart was heavy!

The commoners ‘request was very simple. They were not that calculative. They would miss whoever was good to them.

Zhang Ronghua was always clear-headed. He was not mesmerized by the scene in front of him. The matter had not been settled yet. He could only take the lead. After it was confirmed, he could promote it in the name of Emperor Xia. He asked,” Have you finished counting the assets of the three academies?”

Tie Changlin smiled bitterly.” They’ve accumulated a lot of wealth. I’ve sent more people for the third time. It’ll take another day or two before the inventory is completed.”

“So many?”

” The Academy is a profitable industry. It’s not surprising that it has such industries after so many years of inheritance.”

“Transfer more people. We have to finish it before tomorrow morning’s court session.”

“Yes, sir!” Tie Changlin left quickly.

His gaze fell on Chang Xuezhi.

Zhang Ronghua waved his hand to signal the start of the interrogation. The jailer stepped forward and took out a red-hot iron from the iron furnace. He gestured and was about to burn Zhang Ronghua’s face.

Chang Xuezhi struggled desperately, trying to get rid of the chains on his body. However, it was futile. He shouted,” This is abuse!”

Zhang Ronghua did not move at all. He was eating melon seeds and drinking tea.

The branding iron was getting closer and closer. When it was less than three inches away, it seemed to have sucked out all of its energy. It lost control of its lower body and was so scared that it peed its pants. It lowered its proud head.” I’ll talk!”

The jailer stopped and obediently retreated to the side.

“You only have one chance,” said Zhang Ronghua.

“I understand.” Chang Xuezhi recounted the entire incident, including the officials behind it.

” There’s a secret chamber under the chair in the study. The thing is inside.”

Zhang Ronghua ordered his men to go and retrieve it. Soon, his men returned and took out a package. He opened it and nodded in satisfaction. With these things, he could take down these officials, including Jin Zhijian.

He then interrogated the deans of Zhenglin Academy and Taiyi Academy, and they quickly confessed under torture. Ding Yi returned at this time and captured several families. Only Gao Qiangwen escaped and had been arrested.

In front of solid evidence, there was no room for quibbling. Without waiting for torture, he spat everything out like beans being poured out of a bamboo tube.

After instructing Ding Yi to help Tie Changlin, he took the evidence and rushed to the palace.

In the royal study.

After Emperor Xia finished reading these documents, his eyes turned cold. These officials had actually colluded with them so deeply. They controlled the Capital Academy and continuously sent talents to their respective forces. If not for this incident, they would have hidden for a long time. He ordered,” Pass on my orders. Take these people down and confiscate their property. The men will be sent to the border and the women will be sent to the Education Bureau.”

“Yes, sir!” Wei Shang replied.