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Chapter 543: Small Flag Fang Zhongyi

"Reporting to Lord Luo, this examinee cheated and we have found evidence of his crime, but he still wants to make excuses." A bailiff stepped forward and handed a lake blue robe to Luo Chengyi.

Lord Luo just took a look and frowned, saying, "Take him out and detain him for the time being, awaiting his fate. Don't disturb other candidates."

"Sir, I am innocent! I am innocent, I really didn't do that. I didn't write that."

The candidate was still struggling while being held by two yamen runners. From his panic-stricken and disbelieving expression, Jiang Youzhen felt that he might really be unaware of the situation.

"what happened?"

"We've got evidence of cheating, but you still refuse to admit it. Humph!"

"that is……"

"Well done for catching him. He's very discerning. People like this should have their property confiscated and be exiled."

The other candidates were murmuring to each other, looking at the scene in front of them. Many of them were a little scared, but some were gloating and despising.

How much effort did they put into becoming a juren? If there was another cheater, would it be fair to them? At this point, as long as they passed the imperial examination, they would be a jinshi.

Even if I didn't make it into the top two, I was still a fellow Jinshi. Wouldn't I be vomiting blood if I was let in by such an opportunistic person?

Jiang Youzhen found that many candidates had an expression of watching the fun, and some even spat directly.

There is one less competitor, so there is nothing I can do but bring it upon myself.

"Shut up! No noise allowed in the examination room!"

Jiang Youzhen quickly spotted Ke Zhenqiu among the candidates. "So you're here?" He hadn't seen him during the break. It turned out they were not resting in the same area.

"Let's go! Don't look around in the examination room, or you may get yourself into trouble." The leading bailiff had a nice attitude towards Jiang Youzhen. Seeing Jiang Youzhen stopping to watch the fun, he reminded him.

"Yes!" Jiang Youzhen nodded.

"You are really ruining your future. Even if you are a good candidate for the imperial examination, you can still become a county magistrate as long as you have connections. Now, you have lost your fame and fortune, and your property has been confiscated and you have been exiled. You really can't bear it!"

The yamen runner leading the way shook his head and sighed. They were considered lowly people. How high was the status of scholars in this dynasty? But those scholars did not know how to cherish it.

"Maybe he really didn't do it." Jiang Youzhen just guessed based on the other party's words and actions.

The disbelief in that man's eyes did not seem fake. He was already a juren, and he could take the imperial examination in two years. Why rush? He was only thirty years old.

If it wasn't him, then someone must have framed him. Unfortunately, no one found out during the search, and the officers who conducted the search might be implicated as well.

No! Jiang Youzhen was suddenly startled. She stopped and had a guess in her mind.

She frowned slightly, hoping it wasn't what she thought.

"Let's go! Don't just stand there. There are candidates coming out. Gather 20 people to set up the platoon."

Jiang Youzhen observed the officer leading the group in front of him. Judging from his appearance, he was not an ordinary guard, as the official uniform he wore seemed to be of seventh rank.

"I wonder what this gentleman's name is and where he is on duty?"

Judging from his official uniform, he should be from the Commandery. Generally, officials who come to inspect the area are transferred from the garrisons.

The man suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Youzhen with some surprise.

Originally, because this boy had fair skin, red lips and white teeth, and looked likable, I couldn't help but be nicer to him. I didn't expect that he was not a noble person.

"My surname is Fang, and my given name is Fang Zhongyi. I was transferred from the lower guard post. I am just a small flag. What? Who is this scholar?"

Jiang Youzhen grinned, "Since you have a generous personality, I would like to make friends with you. I am Jiang Youzhen, your student."

"Are you Jiang Youzhen?" Fang Zhongyi's eyes suddenly widened.

"Hmm!" Jiang Youzhen was a little puzzled. Did this person recognize her?

"Master Fang recognizes the student?"

Fang Zhongyi rolled his eyes. "Who in our garrison doesn't recognize you? Last year, you set up the tea-invitation policy and transferred me to escort the caravan to the border. My goodness, do you know how fierce the bandits and local forces at the border are? I almost lost my life there."

At this point, Fang Zhongyi almost vomited blood.

"Uh..." Jiang Youzhen was a little embarrassed. It seemed that he didn't know her, but he hated her.

"I'm sorry!" Jiang Youzhen smiled embarrassedly.

Fang Zhongyi saw Jiang Youzhen’s smile froze on his face, and suddenly he laughed.

"But it was a blessing in disguise. If I hadn't gone to the border, I wouldn't have become a small flag. I have made many contributions at the border! No matter if they are bandits or local forces, I will kill them all."

Fang Zhongyi gripped the hilt tightly, looking very powerful. But he looked young, with a round face, which made him look not ferocious, but cute.

Xiaoqi is in charge of ten people and is a seventh-rank official, which can be considered a blessing in disguise.

It was easy for military officers to be promoted. As long as they made contributions, they would have the opportunity to be promoted. And if their contributions were great enough, there was no age limit.

Unlike civil servants, the most important thing is to have enough experience. If you get promoted within three years, it means you have connections in the officialdom or have made great contributions. Otherwise, you just have to wait for a long time! Some officials have been working as county magistrates for ten years!

"Then congratulations to Master Fang."

As Jiang Youzhen was talking, an idea suddenly flashed through her mind. Fang Zhongyi? No wonder she felt that he sounded familiar. Wasn't he the capable general who served beside the Fourth Prince in the book?

This man was recruited by the Fourth Prince in the later part of the book. Three generations of his family had been bodyguards and warriors with great skills.

When he was young, he joined the army with the intention of making great achievements. Later, he was transferred to the border to fight, where he made many contributions. He was appreciated by the Fourth Prince and was accepted under his command.

However, there was not much written about this person in the book, and he was only mentioned a few times, so Jiang Youzhen didn't remember him for a while. She didn't expect that she would meet Fang Zhongyi, who hadn't made a fortune yet?

I originally wanted to make friends with this person and have more connections in the officialdom, but I didn't expect to meet such a powerful person.

Jiang Youzhen had to admit his luck, so he had to make friends with him. Even though he was a military commander, he was very useful!

"You, a scholar with a refined manner, seem different from others. You don't have that aloof air? I like to associate with people like you."

Fang Zhongyi has a straightforward personality. Unlike those sons of the powerful in the capital, who have been cunning since childhood and are very tiring to get along with, Fang Zhongyi always speaks his mind.

Jiang Youzhen did not see the arrogance of the scholars, nor did he look down on these warriors.

"This is fate. We hit it off right away. When I have some free time, I'd like to treat you to a drink."

Jiang Youzhen had already reached the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall. "Where is Lord Fang living now? When will he return to the garrison?"

Fang Zhongyi originally thought that Jiang Youzhen was just being polite, but from Jiang Youzhen's expression, it seemed that he really wanted to treat him to a drink, so he told him where he was currently staying.

"I am currently staying at the Beijing Guard Command Headquarters. I don't know when I will return. I have to wait for arrangements from my superiors. If you are free, you can go to the Command Headquarters to find me. I live in the small courtyard in the south. When you arrive, tell me my name. I am already well-known there."