In Ji Xiaotang's impression, Qi Younian is always rational and speaks and does things the most steadily.∮, this is the first time she knows that Qi Younian has such a side.

If she could, Ji Xiaotang would definitely stop Qi Younian from doing this. However, Qi Younian had already issued a military order. Cheng Dazhong will bring the reply from Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing when he returned to Shu. They generously agreed to Qi Younian's request and took out a sum of gold and silver from the inner treasury as a reward for Qi Younian's army.

There is no room for recovery in this matter. The so-called "drawing the bow without turning back", neither Qi Younian nor her can only move forward firmly. And only success is allowed, not failure is allowed.

Qi Younian wants to take Shuzhong within three months, so she will help him.

Ji Xiaotang held the letter in his hand, pondered for a while, then picked up the pen and wrote a reply to Qi Younian.

Just as she was thinking, the thoughtful embroidery had already grinded the ink for her and prepared the paper.

Like Qi Younian, Ji Xiaotang's reply was very short and had almost no extra words. She only told Qi Younian one thing. Qi Younian was going to fight against the rebels in Shu, but at the same time, he should not give up the recruitment altogether.

These days, although Ji Xiaotang is in the capital and has to face many things every day, her heart is half divided, which is related to the battle situation in Shu and Qi Younian.

Ji Xiaotang has been trying to recall, hoping to find as many clues as possible from her memories of her previous life, hoping to help Qi Younian.

Hard work pays off, and finally she remembered it.

The rebellion in Shuzhong in the previous life, the court sent troops back several times but failed. However, the rebellion in Shuzhong was finally put down, but it was not because of the officials and soldiers of the court, but because of the problems within the rebels in Shuzhong.

A traitor general named Han Kerang rebelled from the traitor army, and finally won the imperial court's commendation and gift for killing the traitor's leader with his own hands.

Ji Xiaotang remembered that he had listened to the comments of refugees who escaped from prefectures and counties near Shuzhong, saying that Han Keran's family was originally a gentry. He was also a scholar and a juren. However, when he went to Beijing to take the imperial examination in the early years of Longqing, he was innocently involved in the fraud case of scientific examinations. Not only did he lose the qualification to participate in the scientific examination, but his fame and reputation were also eliminated.

Because of this, Han Kerang's father died of depression. Han Kerang himself became seriously ill and since then he has devoted himself to the mountains and rivers. Instead, he has become a famous scholar in Shu.

However, Han Kerang never completely let go of his heart.

Han Ke's final rebellion was, on the one hand, because he was incompatible with the thief's brain's philosophy, and on the other hand, he was accused of being wronged and cheated.

But his ending was not good.

When he entered the court and wanted to overturn the scientific investigation fraud case that year, he was sued that he still had a disobedient heart and secretly took in the remnants of the rebels in Shu. He was finally pushed to the Meridian Gate and killed his life.

The fraud case in the early years of Longqing involved too many people. The people behind it were too powerful.

These were the occasional mentions by Master Ji Er on her way to escape. Master Ji Er said vaguely at the time and seemed to be very afraid of this matter. He either knew not much or even knew something, he didn't dare to say more.

Ji Xiaotang told Qi Younian that he could find a way to contact Han Kerang. If he thought that Han Kerang's conditions for rehabilitation of the unjust case were bait, Han Kerang would surrender to Qi Younian for ten times.

And with Han Keran among the rebels, ⊥, and Qi Younian attacking inside and outside, it would no longer be such an impossible task to capture Shuzhong within three months.

As for what happened after Qi Younian's triumphant return, Ji Xiaotang did not say it. She only mentioned a simple sentence at the end of the letter and told Qi Younian that Princess Changning's misunderstanding.

Princess Changning’s misunderstanding is obviously not her own misunderstanding. Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing should have the same idea.

Ji Xiaotang told Qi Younian about this matter and waited for him to return to the capital before he could make a decision.

As for how to care, Ji Xiaotang had a vague plan in his mind, but he did not mention it in the letter. At this time, Qi Younian should not be distracted.

Ji Xiaotang wrote the letter and sealed it with hot paint. Cheng Dazhong had already eaten and drank enough, so he was waiting for Ji Xiaotang's letter.

Ji Xiaotang handed the letter to Cheng Dazhong.

"This letter is very important. It contains the key to winning. You must go back as soon as possible and hand it over to Ayou in person." Ji Xiaotang instructed Cheng Dazhong.

Cheng Dazhong showed a surprise expression on his face, and immediately assured Ji Xiaotang: "... Life is there, the letter is there." The letter exchanges between Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian were originally the most confidential matter. Now the letter has the key to winning the battle in Shuzhong. Cheng Dazhong certainly understood the weight of this letter.

Others may not know how Ji Xiaotang's role was in it during Qi Younian's several great victories, but Cheng Dazhong knew it clearly. In the army, he was the most trusted person around Qi Younian, and Qi Younian did not hide it from him.

Because of this, Cheng Dazhong has an almost superstitious trust in Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang said that it is the key to victory, that is the key to victory.

After seeing Cheng Dazhong go, Mrs. Ji Er came over to bring herbs and gave Ji Xiaotang a bowl of bird's nest. Ji Xiaotang knew that Mr. Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er knew that Cheng Dazhong was coming, and did not disturb her. They did not hit her until the person left.

Giving bird's nest is secondary, mainly to ask her.

Ji Xiaotang also happened to ask Master Ji Er for something. He picked up the bird's nest, but didn't eat it. He just asked Xiu'er to put it on the stove to warm it. She put it on the big clothes herself and asked the little girl to sing a lantern to come to Jinghuatang.

As expected, before both Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er had stopped, they saw Ji Xiaotang coming and their faces were getting better. Before they could ask, they were already a little relieved.

After beating all the people who served, Master Ji Er asked Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang said the matter in a general way, but she did not mention Han Kerang.

Of course she was not worried that Master Ji Er would leak the news, but the fewer people know about such things, the better.

"I have one thing to ask my father." Ji Xiaotang said.

"What's up?"

"Dad still remembers the scientific research fraud case in the early years of Longqing?"

"How could you not remember!" Master Ji Er said immediately. The scientific examination fraud case in the early years of Longqing was the most serious scientific examination fraud case since the founding of the Qin Dynasty, and it was also the only fraud case in the imperial examination level after the founding of the Qin Dynasty.

This case not only caused a sensation in the Sulin, but also alarmed the whole country. ()

At that time, Master Ji Er was not in the capital, but in office outside the country, and was also very concerned about this case.

"Xiaotang. Why did you suddenly ask about this?" Mr. Ji Er asked Ji Xiaotang.

"My idea is not yet mature, so I can't tell my dad for the time being. However, this matter is very important. I seemed to have heard my dad mention a few words before, but I don't remember it very much. Dad knows what he knows about this case. Can you tell me in detail?"

"I was not in Beijing at that time, and I didn't know much about this case, and most of it was rumors..." Mr. Ji Er thought about it carefully and told Ji Xiaotang everything he knew.

"Xiaotang, you won't pay attention to this matter for no reason. Is there anything strange in this case?" After saying that, Master Ji Er asked Ji Xiaotang again.

Ji Xiaotang thought about it and nodded.

Master Ji Er stood up and walked in the house uneasyly for a few steps.

"I have some questions about this matter." Mr. Ji Er worked in Qinzhou at the time. In the early years of Longqing, his subordinates went to Beijing to take the exam and were wrapped up in a fraud case for the scientific examination. The candidate was not as good as Han Kerang, and he had no chance to return home. He couldn't stand the blow and committed suicide in Beijing.

Juzi's family was just an ordinary farmer. He worked hard to support his son, but he didn't expect that this would end. Juzi's father had no choice but to complain to the county government. Master Ji Er took the paper, but he was powerless. All he could do was write another document and present it on it, hoping that it would be delivered to the heavenly speaker.

However, the paper and documents he sent were like stone cows entering the sea. Later, Master Ji Er was specially summoned by Shangguan, and he gave some advice and teachings openly and secretly.

In the end, Master Ji Er subsidized the farmer's family and went to the capital to pick up the coffin of the son.

However, the farmer arrived in the capital. The body of the son had long been cremated by the yamen, and the farmer finally brought back a handful of ashes from his son.

"Liang Xingxiao, this is the name of that scholar. You were still young at that time and probably didn't remember it. Before he went to Beijing to take the exam, he had come to the county government to find me." Mr. Ji Er told Ji Xiaotang while recalling.

A juren master, no matter which county magistrate, is a good guest on the seat. Moreover, Liang Xingxiao studied hard for ten years and was very talented and knowledgeable. Mr. Ji Er is still a talent-loving person.

Master Ji Er and Liang Xingxiao had a close relationship. Liang Xingxiao treated Master Ji Er like his father and brother. Master Ji Er also cherished him very much and tried his best to cultivate Liang Xingxiao.

Mr. Ji Er felt very sorry for Liang Xingxiao being involved in a fraud case in the scientific investigation and committing suicide.

"From my opinion on his usual behavior, he would never be able to participate in a fraud case. I have long suspected that he was wronged or that there was any misunderstanding in it. However..." However, Liang Xingxiao committed suicide and did not leave a single word.

Mr. Ji Er was also puzzled by Liang Xingxiao's suicide.

"He is a very filial child, and his parents only have him one son. Even if he fails the scientific examination, he should know that he can save his life and return home and support his parents to live for the rest of his life."

The choice of suicide is an irresponsible choice for an only son like Liang Xingxiao. Mr. Ji Er believes that Liang Xingxiao was once in distress and had a tough personality, and he didn't look like a person who would choose to commit suicide.

However, all his suspicions were based on the determination of Liang Xing's filial character and there was no real evidence.

"Later, I wrote a letter to your uncle and asked him to help me investigate carefully."

"I remember." Ji Xiaotang also recalled some things when he heard Master Ji Er say this, "I remember that when my father received a letter from his uncle in the middle of Beijing, he was very unhappy and sighed all day long."

"Yes." Master Ji Er nodded.

"I also asked my father at that time what was written in his uncle's letter, which made him unhappy?"

"You asked." Mr. Ji Er nodded again, "So Xiaotang, do you still remember what Dad answered you at that time?"

"Dad said nothing." Ji Xiaotang said.

This situation is very rare for Master Ji Er, so although Ji Xiaotang is young, he still remembers it.

"Your uncle warned me in the letter that the case has been settled and the ironclad evidence is as strong as a mountain, so I must not touch that case." If I touch it accidentally, I am afraid that it will be doomed.

Master Ji’s warning to Master Ji Er is very serious.

"At that time, I even more doubted that there were only many dark stories behind this scientific investigation fraud case." Those who can create such dark stories and clean up neatly are definitely not ordinary people.

"Although several years have passed, the situation should still be the same or even more dangerous." Mr. Ji Er told Ji Xiaotang that the scientific investigation fraud case must never be touched.

If this old case is overturned, the court will probably not only cause waves in the ocean, but also collapse and crack in the earth.

Ji Xiaotang nodded. Without the need for Mr. Ji Er to remind her, she also knew the truth.

"But if you can find this old case, you can not only make those innocent sons feel wronged, but also dig out the giant gambling insects that harm the court and poison the scholars. It is also a great thing of merit." Ji Xiaotang said slowly, looking at Master Ji Er.

"Xiaotang, what do you mean..." He told Ji Xiaotang all the past he knew. With Ji Xiaotang's intelligence, he should be able to guess who might involve this scientific investigation fraud case...

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang nodded simply. "Maybe there are other people among them, but I suspect that the main thing is... his hands and feet."

"This is not something you and I can do alone. Even if you add the prince, you will not be sure." Moreover, once they get involved in this case, they will never have a way out, except life or death.

"I think this is an opportunity. Of course, it's too early to say it." Ji Xiaotang said slowly. She had to find a way to see Qin Zhen again as soon as possible. Such things must be discussed and deployed early.

It was almost three o'clock when Ji Xiaotang came out of Jinghua Hall.

At night, there was a gust of wind. Although it was a little colder, it blew away the clouds in the sky, leaving only a bright sky. Ji Xiaotang breathed the cold air. As soon as he looked up, he could see a bright moon, the distant Milky Way.

Such a vast sky and such a deep night make people feel empty and distant in their hearts.

Ji Xiaotang recalled the night hunt when they entered Beijing and went to Ren'an City.
To be continued...