If it is said that Xu Zhang's death has nothing to do with the imperial examination reform, and Yang Fan will not believe it even if he beat him to death, it is a coincidence!

Moreover, as soon as Xu Zhang died, rumors spread widely, and even characterized this matter as a warning of God's dissatisfaction with the imperial examination reform, which was obviously a behind-the-scenes driver.

The most likely one is the party whose interests are damaged - the aristocratic family.

Because the most far-reaching influence of the imperial examination reform is this group of people who think they are superior.

For a long time, the aristocratic families have suppressed His Majesty Li Er to the death, which is that more than 90% of the officials in the court are children of the aristocratic families.

Now His Majesty Li Er has carried out reforms to the imperial examination, although the short-term impact will be little.

In the long run, it will definitely harm the interests of the aristocratic families, and the aristocratic families cannot stand by and watch.

And these people cannot blatantly oppose the imperial examination reform, because the imperial examination reform is of great benefit to the common people.

If people from aristocratic families oppose without reason, they will lose the people's hearts. Therefore, doing some tricks and tricks becomes an inevitable means.

Xu Zhang's death was just a fuse thrown out by the aristocratic family!

You don’t have to think about it and know that the target is the imperial examination.

If the truth cannot be found out as soon as possible, the aristocratic families will definitely unite to send a big show of force for the palace to force His Majesty Li Er to take back the imperial examination reform.

This will inevitably make His Majesty Li Er very passive and annoyed.

As the emperor who is rich in the world and in charge of the universe, how could His Majesty Li Er be coerced by his ministers?

Li Er absolutely cannot tolerate the inability to weaken the aristocratic family!

If His Majesty Li Er is forced to suppress him directly by tough measures, it may be the trap of the Middle Ages.

The aristocratic families have complex relationships. Once there is a change, they will inevitably unite to cause turmoil in the court and even chaos in the world.

During the battle of Tubo, the Tang Dynasty opened thousands of miles of land and placed the Tubo Kingdom under its territory.

Such achievements in expanding territory greatly boosted the morale of the Tang Dynasty and stabilized the people's hearts.

With the momentum of great victory, His Majesty Li Er introduced movable type printing and papermaking techniques, which gave the aristocratic family a fatal blow!

But these methods have not caused any damage to the aristocratic families that have been passed down for thousands of years.

The imperial examination reform is completely different.

This is a way to change the direction of the situation in the future, so of course the aristocratic family can't sit still!

The imperial examination after the reform became the sharpest sword, directly cutting off the roots of the survival of the aristocratic families, and even cutting off the firewood from the bottom of the pot.

In just a few years, all the people in the world can afford to read and take the imperial examination. Relying on a huge base, poor families will surely rise rapidly.

If there are many poor officials in the court, they will inevitably squeeze the children of aristocratic families, which will be a dangerous signal.

Of course, a family that can be passed down for thousands of years has not become popular. Of course, it is not a stupid person. Naturally, some people can see the key.

It has become inevitable to use tricks to prevent the imperial examinations after the reform.

Even if the imperial examination after the reform is good, problems will arise as long as the first exam are taken, and the imperial examination after the reform is naturally not implemented.

Xu Zhang's death was not so much a dissatisfaction with the imperial examination reform of the aristocratic family, but rather a victim of the battle between the aristocratic family and His Majesty Li Er.

Li Er understood that people from aristocratic families understood, and Yang Fan also understood that many students and court officials could see through it.

Unfortunately, no one can take it on the surface, so the key to everything is to find out the cause of Xu Zhang's death.

If you want to defeat the conspiracy of the aristocratic families, the best way is to find the murderer who killed Xu Zhang, so that these aristocratic families have no reason to attribute Xu Zhang's death to heaven.

Yang Fan recommended Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie to His Majesty Li Er to be the persons who investigated the case, and the pressure was still very high.

After all, Di Renjie is still too young.

He did not grow into the famous detective Di Renjie, nor did he grow into the prime minister who was in charge of the court.

Yang Fan sighed softly after feeling all over his heart.

I can only hope that Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie will not let him down!

...

The next morning, the morning light was slightly dewed, and the rising sun in the sky cut through the sky, sprinkling a golden light.

The sun shone through the windowsill, but Yang Fan was sleeping soundly.

A sound of footsteps came from far to near, and Wu Meiniang's gentle voice came.

"Husband, Mr. Qin and Di Renjie are asking for a meeting."

Opening his sleepy eyes, Yang Fan held Wu Meiniang's soft figure, causing a soft moan.

Hearing the sound, Xiao Shiyun was ashamed to get into the quilt like an ostrich.

After making a mess for a while, Yang Fan finished washing up under Wu Meiniang's ward.

When Yang Fan and Wu Meiniang first walked to the main hall, there was a burst of discussion inside.

"Renjie, why don't I arrest those suspects and torture them? As long as the murderer is in it, he will definitely be attacked by the real person!"

Listening to the sound, you will know that it is Qin Huaidao.

At this moment, a tender voice sounded.

"Mr. Qin, since you say they are suspects, we cannot act rashly. These people are very involved. Once they are alarmed, it will be bad."

"In addition, Renjie still has some questions that he can't figure out, so he invited you to ask Hou Zhongyi for advice."

Qin Huaidao asked in disbelief: "Marquis Zhongyi did not participate in this case, how could he know?"

"Although I admire the ability of Zhongyi Hou, he is not a god after all, so he can't predict it beforehand."

Di Renjie did not explain anymore, but instead chuckled: "Some people don't know why even if they participate in it. Some people can know the world without leaving home. The Marquis of Zhongyi is the kind of person who knows a corner and sees the whole leopard."

Qin Huaidao nodded thoughtfully: "Do you think Xu Zhang was really killed by others? Now it is a warning from God, if..."

Di Renjie certainly knew that Qin Huaidao was worried that under the promotion of some people who were interested, the Xu Zhang case had gradually approached the ghosts and gods.

What's more, people prefer the ethereal theory of ghosts and gods for things that cannot be explained.

However, although Di Renjie is young, he has his own opinions. He said loudly: "Mr. Qin, although Renjie doesn't know if there are ghosts and gods in this world, Renjie can guarantee that there is a high probability that it will be a man-made disaster, but there is only a little Renjie can't figure it out!"

Qin Huaidao was about to ask, but Yang Fan pulled Wu Meiniang into the main hall and asked with a smile: "Oh, I am really curious. There are some things that the little gods can't understand. You might as well talk about them, so everyone can discuss them."

"I have met the Marquis of Zhongyi, and I came to disturb you early in the morning. Please forgive me!" Seeing Yang Fan, Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie quickly stood up to salute.

Yang Fan waved his hand: "You two don't need to be too polite!"

As he said that, he sat in the main seat.

Wu Meiniang obediently added a cup of tea for Yang Fan, and then stood quietly aside.

Seeing that Wu Meiniang, who was as beautiful as a flower and heroic as a maid, Qin Huaidao almost dropped his chin.

As the industries of Zhongyi Hou Mansion grow bigger and bigger, Wu Meiniang, who manages these industries, is becoming more and more famous, like a strange woman who is rare in the ages.

How can we not surprise people now standing beside Yang Fan with a well-behaved attitude?

Although Di Renjie saw Wu Meiniang for the first time, he was also shocked by Wu Meiniang's peerless face.

Of course he had heard of the deeds of this concubine in the Zhongyi Marquis' Mansion. Although he met for the first time, Di Renjie also felt the uniqueness of this woman.

Not only is she outstanding in appearance, she is also elegant and elegant without stage fright. She is simply a rare and amazing woman.

From Wu Meiniang, Di Renjie felt a little pressure and familiarity.

How could Di Renjie know that in another time and space, he and Wu Meiniang had an enviable friendship between the king and the minister.

Looking at the shrewd little fat man, Wu Meiniang asked, "Husband, in your opinion, is there any other hidden information in the Xu Zhang case?"

Compared to rumors, Wu Meiniang is more willing to believe that someone is interfering with it.

Moreover, from the information investigated by the Meihua Guard, more points to homicide.

More importantly, Wu Meiniang believed in her husband's judgment.

In her opinion, there is nothing that Yang Fan doesn't know.

Hearing this, Yang Fan sighed, feeling a little depressed.

Although it can be guessed from clues that someone did it on purpose, there is no evidence after all.

After taking a sip of tea without any haste, Yang Fan asked, "I just heard it faintly at the door. The two have investigated some evidence. I wonder if they can disclose it to this marquis."

Looking at Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie's somewhat haggard faces, there were still bloodshot eyes, and it was obvious that he had not been asleep all night.

But it’s natural to think about it!

His Majesty Li Er only gave three days. Although he was ordered yesterday, how could Qin Huaidao and Di Renjie dare to neglect it?

If you want to find out the facts, of course you have to race against time.

The two of them came here to ask for advice from Yu Yangfan, so of course they would not hide it.

Di Renjie paused and said, "Although the rumors outside this case were a warning from God, after Mr. Qin and I investigated overnight, I felt that there were many doubts in this case."

Seeing Yang Fan listening carefully, Di Renjie revealed the results of the investigation.

...
To be continued...