Xue Bai had already rushed to the officials and said in a deep voice: "There is no case in the Tang Dynasty for privately writing national history."

In today's world, cases must be decided not only according to the law, but also based on precedents. The Sui Dynasty's laws explicitly prohibited private compilation of national history. Although the Tang Dynasty followed the Sui's laws, no one was sentenced for this crime since the founding of the country.

Now, no matter how self-interested, arrogant and indulgent the emperor is, at least he never commits crimes because of his words. Although the atmosphere in the court is poor, the officials who are punished by him are usually punished with sticks, demoted, and killed violently. Li Linfu is the emperor's fault.

In fact, he is quite generous, and he is not afraid of being criticized even for stealing his daughter-in-law.

The Tang Dynasty was not like the Manchu Qing Dynasty. There was no literary inquisition, no ignorance of the people, no restraint of speech, and free exchange of culture and crafts. Therefore, the culture was at its peak and dazzling through the ages.

Of course, these officials could not cite any precedents, so they responded: "We are just ordered to arrest people, what's the use of talking to us? How to convict, the chief minister will decide the case. If you want to argue, you can argue in the lobby of the Criminal Department."

Du Wulang immediately said: "Just go! I was also planning to go to the Ministry of Punishment to have a look."

Xue Bai is not afraid of going to the Ministry of Punishment either.

The next moment, Wei Shu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sit back and continue the exam."

The old man and the young man looked at each other, and Xue Bai stepped aside.

"The annual examination continues."

Wei Shu said, kicked Yang Xuan, drove away the disciples himself, and allowed the officials to take Zheng Qian away.

Afterwards, the old Imperial Academy ordered several apprentices to drink wine, asked them to hand in their papers, and scolded: "Copy? I'm not dazzled yet!"

Xue Bai sat down again and filled in the scriptures with his pen, but his mind was still thinking about what he had just done.

After finally passing the Tie Jing exam, there are two more exams to follow.

While rewinding the scroll, he had a thought in his mind, stood up and lifted the bamboo curtain and came out.

Su Yuanming immediately caught up with him, gave him a look, led him to avoid other people, turned around the corridor and entered a public room.

Wei Shu was standing in the public room and asked, "Where are you going?"

"I'm afraid that the case Dr. Zheng is involved in is not small and it is related to students." Xue Bai said: "This matter is more urgent. Can the annual examination be postponed?"

"No." Wei Shu sighed and said with a hint of reminder: "If you stop and then start again, I won't be in charge."

Xue Bai understood as soon as he heard this that this Jijiu was under some pressure in private.

Some people didn't want him to pass the annual exam.

Although Xue Bai was favored by the Holy Family, he only had the Holy Family now, and he offended many people. Since the East Palace was influential and the Right Prime Minister's Office had the power, there was always a way to prevent him from taking the imperial examination and becoming an official.

For example, Jia Chang has more saintly relatives, and Li Bai has more talent and fame, but he may not have fame.

On this road, someone like Wei Shu must protect him.

However, Xue Bai could not leave Zheng Qian alone and asked: "If the New Year's Exam cannot be stopped, I would like to ask if there is a way to save Dr. Zheng?"

Wei Shu had just calmed down, but now he frowned and turned to look out the window, leaving only a fat figure in a purple robe, saying slowly: "I have been a library official all my life, how could I know about the disputes in the court? It can't be saved.

He, however, was able to secure his future."

Xue Bai pondered and said: "The student may have a way to try to save Dr. Zheng."

"There are two more annual exams."

"That's too late."

Xue Bai glanced at the sky.

After the two annual exams, Chang'an City has already imposed a curfew. No matter what we do, we will have to postpone it until tomorrow. It will be too late.

The annual exam was delayed, just to get some more time to settle down, but Zheng Qian's case involved a major case involving three common people. Their lives were at stake, and there was no need to consider which was more serious.

Wei Shu thought about it while stroking his beard, thinking that Xue Bai didn't understand what he just said. He reminded him again and said bluntly: "Not long ago, someone told me not to let you pass the New Year's Examination. If you go now, it will be like this."

to their will.”

"This is a conspiracy, the students have no choice but to leave."

"Forget it, don't let anyone see you on the road."

Xue Bai then bowed deeply and turned to leave.

Wei Shu looked at his back and didn't know what he was thinking. After a long time, he said to Su Yuanming: "Go and get this boy's scriptures."

"yes."

After a while, Xue Bai's paper was spread out in front of him.

Wei Shu glanced at it and murmured casually: "It's just so-so."

He picked up a pen and wrote a few words on the paper.

"Like it?"

Su Yuanming stepped forward and took a look, and saw that they were some good eight-point regular scripts. Although they were pretty, they were far inferior to Wei Shu's own calligraphy.

This is imitating Xue Bai's handwriting.

"The imitation of the sacrificial wine is perfect."

"The Qing minister's disciples only have this level of calligraphy." Wei Shu sighed, "Since he went to save Zheng Sanjue, I had to answer the questions for him in the last two games."

~~

Xue Bai changed his attire, put on a hat to cover half of his face, and followed Su Yuanming out of the Imperial Academy through the small door to the east.

He got on his horse, but did not look for Yang Zhen, Yang Yuyao or Princess Yuzhen.

When he was writing the scriptures, he had already thought about it. If Zheng Qian's private history of the country was really involved in the case of three common people in the 25th year of Kaiyuan, then once he used his connections to speak for Zheng Qian, it would be like putting out firewood.

It will burn more and more.

The deeper Xue Bai is involved in this matter, the more people involved and the more dangerous it becomes.

For example, Li Linfu accused Wei Jian of interfering with the Eastern Palace, and Li Heng's words for Wei Jian would only harm others and himself, so it is better to draw a clear line.

But if this matter is directed at Xue Bai, in order to lure out Li Ying's group behind Xue Bai, the other party must kill Zheng Qian.

Xue Bai does not intend to imitate Li Heng.

Half an hour later, he drove his horse into Pingkangfang.

He lowered the hat on his head, looked around to see if anyone was following him, and turned into the alley along the wall in the northwest corner.

There is only one mansion occupying the entire northwest of Pingkangfang, namely Princess Changning's Mansion, which is now owned by the couple Yang Hui and Princess Xianyi, the sons of Princess Changning.

The mansion is magnificent, as if telling the story of the former prominence of the two generations of princesses.

There were high walls on both sides of the alley. Xue Bai walked to the back door alone, handed over a greeting card and said: "Please tell the princess and the consort that a friend is visiting."

…

"Who is friends with this ghost?"

Li Niangwu cursed herself, but she still went to Jingyi Hall with Yang Hui to entertain the guests.

When they entered the hall, they saw Xue Bai sitting there leisurely. The couple's expressions became more solemn because they felt the pressure of the confrontation with Xue Bai.

"What are you doing here?" Yang Hui asked calmly.

Li Niang looked fierce but wanted to say something harsh. She said fiercely: "You are not afraid that we will kill you."

"What's the benefit of killing me?" Xue Bai said: "When Li Heng succeeds to the throne, he will not let go of you who have fought with him for so many years to support King Fu Shou."

"Here we come again to stir up trouble. Can we be used by you?"

Xue Bai looked troubled and said slowly: "We did have an accident."

Yang Hui sneered, thinking that Xue Bai really wanted to take advantage of them.

Then, today's dialogue will be controlled by them.

"Zheng Qian, a doctor from Taixue, has been arrested for recording the inside story of the three common people's case." Xue Bai became more and more worried.

The matter had nothing to do with him, Yang Hui looked calm and asked: "Is Zheng Qian one of yours?"

"Dr. Zheng is naturally my teacher." Xue Bai deliberately said, "The consort also knows that Zheng Qian and Zhang Jiuling are Wang Fangqing's disciples and support the former prince."

"Ah."

Xue Bai frowned slightly and said: "Zheng Qian looks like someone from the East Palace, but in fact he is a chess piece we buried in the East Palace."

Yang Hui and Li Niang couldn't help but raise their eyebrows, surprised that Li Ying Yudang had such great ability.

"go on."

"It's hard to tell for the moment. It's Ge Nu who took action against Dong Palace and accidentally injured our people; or Li Heng noticed Zheng Qian's position and took action."

"Even if Li Heng notices it, there is no need to take action against him, right?"

Xue Bai said: "Not long ago, they wanted to marry the Lord of Hezheng County to me, but I refused. There is no room for change between us."

Li Niang had already heard about this and nodded to indicate to Yang Hui that this was true.

"Hu'er is about to enter the capital. Genu's momentum has increased, and Pei Kuan must be eliminated." Xue Bai continued: "Since Pei Kuan became the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he has worked with his uncle to collect a lot of salt taxes in Hebei.

He will be escorted to Beijing soon. Unfortunately, after this incident, Pei Kuan became frightened and wanted to turn to the East Palace. This great achievement may be taken away by Li Heng."

Yang Hui pondered, wondering why he came to say this.
To be continued...