But His Majesty Li Er obviously expressed his wrong feelings, and regarded Xu Jingzong's uneasiness and fear as if he was ashamed of himself.

Xu Jingzong, who was standing by, thought for a long time, decided to take the initiative, hoping that Yang Fan would not be entangled.

So he got off the table and bowed deeply to Yang Fan at 90 degrees. Then he said in a deep voice: "I used to be jealous of the county magistrate's talent and thought that you should not be able to write good poems at a young age. But I am short-sighted. If there is any inappropriateness, I hope the prince will forgive me."

Xu Jingzong's humble words scared Yang Fan.

Although I don’t like Xu Jingzong’s character at all, at least my qualifications are there!

Even if his title and official position are above him.

But in this era when reputation is face, as long as the other party is not wrong, Yang Fan must also treat him respectfully.

But now, Xu Jingzong whispered to him and admitted his mistake. Could it be that the sun came out from the west?

Yang Fan felt a little embarrassed when he couldn't understand the intention of Xu Jingzong, the old man.

But in front of everyone, he could not help but respond and quickly returned the courtesy: "Mr. Xu is one of the eighteen scholars in the Qin Mansion, and he is also a famous scholar in the world. How can you bear such a great courtesy for the younger generation? It's a shame for the younger generation. Please get up quickly."

But I was suspicious, could this old guy want to praise me?

In front of the princes and princesses, I apologized to a junior. What do you ask these people to think of me? This old man must have no good intentions.

Before Yang Fan could think more, Xu Jingzong sighed: "The county magistrate is amazing and talented, and his achievements in poetry are unparalleled. It will definitely be passed down through the ages. I believe in rumors and question your talent. I feel guilty."

Having said that, Xu Jingzong was cursing in his heart.

This bastard Yang Fan knew that I was a famous scholar in the world at this time?

It was worthless to belittle the 18th bachelor of the Qin Mansion just now.

When I showed my face, why didn’t I know that I was your Majesty’s close minister?

Humph, if I hadn't been afraid that you would have been pestering you and chased you, how could I have given up on my face and admit defeat?

Seeing Xu Jingzong bowing in a humble manner, Chen Xueli, who was beside him, had to cheer himself up.

This Yang Fan has a bright future!

If Yang Fan had not been strong in his back and had strong relationships... How could Xu Jingzong easily admit defeat?

Although the Xu family is not as good as before, the lean camel is bigger than a horse.

If he offended an ordinary person, how could Xu Jingzong be so humble?

Judging from the emperor's trust in Yang Fan, even if Huang Ben framed Yang Fan for successfully plagiarizing him this time, it would be of no use.

It can be foreseeable that even if it fails, Yang Fan will definitely be valued in the near future!

Haven't you seen the prince and the King of Wei try their best to pull Yang Fan?

Whether it is the crown prince or the king of Wei, they are the most likely to ascend the throne.

Once the two of them reach the high position, with their attitude towards Yang Fan, then Yang Fan's future height is almost imaginable.

Now even Xu Jingzong, the representative of the Jiangnan gentry, has condescended and surrendered, and Chen Xueli believes that his decision is not wrong.

Just as Chen Xueli was proud, a sound of friction between armor and armor came into everyone's ears.

Li Junxian, Tiger Steps and Dragon Teng, walked into the main hall and reported: "Your Majesty, the matter of Huang Ben's wrongful accusation of Wannian County has been completed. What should I do now?"

"Bring Huang Ben in!" His Majesty Li Er raised his hand and signaled.

Soon, Huang Ben, who was beaten to the point of dying, was carried in by soldiers.

At this time, Huang Ben's butt had been beaten so hard that his flesh had bloomed, and his blood was dyed red.

If it weren't for hearing his painful moans, everyone would have thought this guy would have been burping!

Seeing Huang Ben humming, His Majesty Li Er frowned and asked in a deep voice: "Huang Ben, do you have any excuses for the destruction of Wannian County Official? In addition, has anyone instructed you to do it?"

When Xu Jingzong heard the emperor's question, he felt a stern.

If Huang Ben shook him out, then his Xu family would be finished.

Just when Xu Jingzong was worried, Huang Ben held his head and said, "Your Majesty, this matter has arisen because of the vain of Cao people. Cao people are willing to bear all the faults, only asking His Majesty to be kind and not to implicate others."

Now that things have come to this point, Huang Ben has already planned to take the crime down.

In this situation, someone must take the blame for this matter and someone must always take responsibility.

Although it was exposed to Yang Fan's plagiarism, everyone knew that it was targeting the emperor.

If no one takes it, it will not end.

The whole incident was caused by the Jiangnan gentry opposing the imperial court's intervention in maritime trade.

This is a forced palace that the Jiangnan gentry tried hard to resist the emperor's attempt to get involved in Jiangnan.

Since it has failed, someone will have to take responsibility to eliminate the emperor's hatred.

Originally, Xu Jingzong was a good candidate.

However, Xu Jingzong was not only one of the representatives of the Jiangnan gentry in the court, but also a person with high status and power. He would inevitably be the object that the Jiangnan gentry must rely on in the future, so he could not be offered.

What's more, as his future father-in-law, Huang Ben could not let Xu Jingzong be involved in this regard.

Chen Xueli was just a famous scholar and could not even be considered a noble family.

Besides, Chen Xueli did nothing wrong, but was just treated as a tool.

Of course, such people cannot bear the responsibility of frame-up Yangfan.

After weighing the pros and cons, Huang Ben knew that only by taking on this responsibility himself could the emperor give up his intention of revengeing the gentry or family in Jiangnan.

Since Chen Xueli could not bear it and Xu Jingzong could not bear it, Huang Ben knew that he would take responsibility in the end.

Since someone has to bear it, it would be better to bear it on your own, which can be regarded as giving Xu Jingzong and other Jiangnan families a favor.

Hearing Huang Ben's words, Xu Jingzong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but nodded secretly.

After this incident, although Huang Ben may have lost his reputation.

But this future son-in-law is still responsible at a critical moment. He can be considered a character if he doesn't lose his links.

Now that things have come to this point, the case of framed Yang Fan's plagiarism was considered a defeat for the Jiangnan gentry. It would be a waste of time to threaten His Majesty Li Er not to interfere in Jiangnan.

Everyone raised their heads and looked at His Majesty Li Er, as if they were waiting for the emperor's verdict.

Looking at Huang Ben, who took all his guilt and blamed him, His Majesty Li Er looked unstable.

Of course, he knew that the envoy behind the scenes was the Jiangnan gentry, but he could not be willful and vain to catch all these people in one fell swoop.

Therefore, His Majesty Li Er had no choice but to acquiesce to Huang Ben's behavior.

Huang Ben framed the current county magistrate, so of course it was impossible to just beat the matter.

His Majesty Li Er took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Huang Ben framed important officials in the court for his own interests, which is a very serious crime. However, he thought of his first crime and had a good attitude towards admitting guilt. He was scolded for returning home to reflect and never entered Chang'an forever."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ben's face turned pale.

If you say that His Majesty Li Er can be considered to be extra kind, otherwise it is very likely that he will be sent to his family for three thousand miles.

But if you never enter Chang'an forever, it actually means that Huang Ben will always be a villain in this life.

Even Chang'an cannot come, of course he cannot take the imperial examination.

In this era when officials are shining their families, even if they are prepared, Huang Ben's eyes are still dumbfounded, as if his energy is suddenly removed.

Seeing this scene, Yang Fan did not feel any sympathy.

This is the world, with interests and risks coexisting.

Since you want to deal with yourself, you have to bear the corresponding consequences.

After dealing with Huang Ben, His Majesty Li Er turned his head and looked at Xu Jingzong, weighed it for a while and said, "Yan clan, I am very heartbroken and disappointed. You should resign from the position of Huangmen Minister for a while and go home to study the rituals. I will make other arrangements later."

"promise!"

Although he knew that His Majesty Li Er was killing a chicken to warn the monkey, Xu Jingzong still felt a pain in his heart.

The position of Huangmen Minister was exchanged for his son's life. As long as he went further, he would be a dignified prime minister!

Now, in order to cooperate with the Jiangnan gentry to put pressure on the emperor, everything is gone!

If you want to get back up again, you still don’t know if it’s the year of the Monkey and Horse Month!

If someone takes that position, I don’t know if there will be a chance in this life!

This farce ended with the surrender of the gentry in Jiangnan.

Of course, the worst ones are Huang Ben and Xu Jingzong.

One was beaten and half dead and could not be an official for life.

The other one was beaten to the end, and I don’t know when it will take place or not.

Of course, the one who gained the most in this game was His Majesty Li Er.

Once the sea trade in the south of the Yangtze River is firmly held in your hands, then this is a continuous stream of dairy cows.

Yang Fan's reputation was pushed to a new height after tonight, and his talent could no longer be described as his talent.

Of course, what makes others more afraid is not Yang Fan's talent, but Yang Fan's plague god characteristics.

Because Yang Fan lets people know that as long as you go against him, you will not end up well.

This also made everyone afraid of Yang Fan as a tiger, and listed Yang Fan as the worst person to mess with except the emperor.

After the banquet passed, Yang Fan was a little lonely and unable to sleep with the steep mountains.

Just as I was considering whether to steal jade and incense, I was stopped by the eunuch!
To be continued...