Repugnant Gateway

Chapter 88

What exactly Li Sihai would do was already obvious.

Even if the Martial Arts Academy didn’t deal with this person publicly, he wouldn’t have a good ending.

However, the result of the conflict seemed to give people a headache.

This matter was spread out in half a day, with half of Fang Zhucheng being abuzz with news of it.

And a lot of it gets worse when it gets spread.

Soon, everyone learned that there was an official in charge of accepting examinees in the Martial Arts Academy called Li Sihai. In order to collect the money, he forced many soldiers from the border to die, and those soldiers who fought with their lives on the line to protect Great Yan.

More and more people came to the Martial Arts Academy from all directions. The entrance of the Martial Arts Academy was already filled with people.

Humans were a very strange kind of creature, and they would often be provoked by some sort of emotion.

When the anger began to spread, the people outside the Martial Arts Courtyard’s clamor became ear-piercing.

However, at this moment, one of the people involved was quietly sitting in a room in the Martial Arts Academy. There were no shackles on his hands.

Sitting across from An Xuan was the man who had rushed over from the Military Department, Mr. Shang Shu. He was safe and sound.

“”Seventy-seven years ago, the Wen King ordered the establishment of the Martial Arts Academy.

The first president of the Martial Arts Academy was himself, Zhou Anhai, the Minister of War.

Although the academy and the Ministry of War gradually separated, the Ministry of War had been working hard to maintain the fairness of the academy.

“”From that time until now, the Military Department and the Imperial Court have used seventy-seven years to create a good reputation for the Martial Arts Academy. You have used half a day to destroy it.””

Hao Ping seemed to be not angry, but his anger was actually like raging waves.

This anger was partly due to the insensibility of the dispute.

Most of them were the Martial Academies that he had always thought were clean and clean.

He had said countless of times in front of others that the Martial Academies were the most fair and impartial academies in the Great Yan Kingdom.

The Martial Arts Academy was not only the face of the military, but also the face of the entire Great Yan Army.

However, at this moment, his face was in great pain from An Zhe’s slap.

Outside the Martial Arts Academy, tens of thousands of citizens were still continuously slapping the academy’s face. Their shouts were like a series of slaps being slapped.

Hao Ping remained silent for a long time before sighing. “”Did you know that you also gave the imperial government a reason to dismiss me?””

An Zhe nodded. “”Yes.””

Hao Ping was somewhat surprised. “”You thought of it, so you decided to do it. So you didn’t do it on impulse, but because you have been planning it for a long time?””

“”Not for a long time. Just for a day and a night.””

Hao An’s fury appeared on his face this time. “”So, you think I should leave the Infantry Division?””

Therefore, you think the Martial Arts Academy can close.

So you think you’re doing the soldiers the most good by making a ruckus? “”

“”Why can I make a ruckus?””

Hao Ping had no way of replying, because he was already trembling with rage.

An Zhan calmly said, “”The first reason I was able to make a ruckus was because I was on the right side.””

Second, because the people know I’m on the right side.

Did the Martial Arts Academy not know of Li Sihai’s corruption and malfeasance?

Of course he knew, but the reason why the Martial Arts Academy didn’t take this matter seriously was because they didn’t take it seriously at all.

“”They might even feel that Li Sihai is a pitiful person who has never had a chance to continue levelling in his life. So what if he accepts a little money?””

“”That’s what I thought for sure. They think Li Sihai is pitiful.””

An Zaihai continued, “”Since I have considered for a day and a night, of course, I have also considered how to deal with this matter. How to let my lord remain as stable as Mt. Tai in the military.””

“”Haha!””

Hao An was so angry that he laughed instead, “”What arrogant words!””

An Xuan said, “”You don’t believe me?””

Actually, it was simple. It was not difficult to deal with.

Why are the people angry?

Why are the students who prepared to take the martial arts exam and who are already in the martial arts academy so angry?

Because of injustice.

They felt that this was unfair, so they were not waiting for their Lord to dismiss them, nor for the Martial Arts Academy to close down.

They knew that if the Martial Arts Academy closed, those children from the Humble Class would lose a precious opportunity to change their lives.

“”If Milord is to be removed, everyone in the Weaponry Department will be facing a calamity.””

“”All they want is an answer.””

An Zhan looked into Hao Ping’s eyes and said, “”If sire stood out and walked out, he would then stand in front of the commoners and loudly tell them that he would investigate this matter thoroughly.””

“”After that, he quickly dealt with the people who should be doing it. In the shortest amount of time, he will satisfy everyone. Then, Sir’s personal reputation will reach a new peak.””

“”The people will think that the Lord Minister doesn’t know about the filth of the Martial Arts Academy.””

“”If His Excellency the Minister knew, he would have swept away all these vile matters long ago.””

An Xuan said, “”Why does the imperial government value this matter?””

It’s not me, it’s the public opinion.

No matter how much those powerful figures in the imperial court looked down on the commoners, they did not dare to ignore the public opinion.

When the lord’s prestige among the commoners reached its peak, would the imperial court be so foolish as to chase the lord out of the Infantry Division?

Even though I just arrived at Fang Shoucheng, I also know who is targeting my lord.

“”No matter how impatient the empress dowager is, she still has to think about what attitude the military will have when she dismisses you, my lord.””

“”I heard that the imperial court has added a new general, Su Zong, to be the empress dowager’s younger brother.

Of course, the empress dowager wanted to snatch away the military power by doing this … but did she really dare to enrage everyone in the military?

My lord, if you fall, will the rest of the army be wiped out by Her Majesty?

“”This is not the honor and humiliation of Sir alone, but the honor and humiliation of the military. Sir, you are overthinking it. The imperial government does not dare to touch you.””

“”If my guess is correct, the King and Queen Mother will criticize you harshly at court meetings, that’s all.””

“”Oh … It might be a penalty of two years’ salary.””

Hao An’s expression changed nonstop: “”What exactly is in your brain.””

An Zhan said, “”Martial institution, a clean and fair martial institution.””

Hao Ping looked directly into An Zaihai’s eyes and said, “”You don’t have any selfish motives?””

“”No!”” An Zaiyue replied righteously.

Hao An waved his hand: “”Bullsh * t!””

The corner of An Zhe’s mouth twitched, but he didn’t say anything.

Hao Ping said, “”Don’t think that I don’t know what you are thinking. You are doing this because of yesterday’s matter, right?””

“”Because I didn’t agree to your request yesterday. Because the Martial Courtyard refused the woman’s reference, you wanted to teach the Martial Courtyard a lesson, right?!””

An Zhan still didn’t say anything.

Hao Ping stood up and quickly walked in front of An Zeng, “”With your personality, how could I dare to use you!””

“”If there is anything that displeases you in the future, you will immediately find a way to take revenge on me!””

An Zhan shook his head. “”My lord, do you really think that I’m taking revenge?””

An Zhan stood up and took a step back before cupping his fist. “”Lord, how many young and strong men are still willing to join the army in Great Yan City?””

Everyone knew that there was a war going on at the border. If they went there, they would die.

“”Who are the dead? A thousand soldiers will not kill a general, so they would rather evade the law and go to seclusion in the mountains than join the army.””

“”Because the imperial court only knows how to ask for it, not how to bestow it.

This kind of gift was something that the imperial government was extremely stingy on, even if it was only giving it out verbally.

“”Who would be willing to go to a place where a young and strong soldier would not have a future where he would not receive the treatment he deserved and would face a life and death situation?””

“”If the imperial government wants to change, it will start at the Martial Arts Academy.””

An Zeng straightened his body and said loudly, “”Change the proportion of students enrolled in the Martial Arts Academy exam so that more Humble Class disciples can have this opportunity.””

This was not only true for martial artists, but also for scholars.

Although the Martial Arts Academy was very big, it was too simple.

Could it be that the number of scholars who wanted to join the army was one of the few?

“”If you can’t cultivate and don’t know martial arts, then you can’t lead the army?””

“”As far as I know.””

An Zou looked into Hao Ping’s eyes and said, “”In the Southern Da Xi, there are sixteen armies. Among them, the general of the left armed guard, Swinging the military plane, is a scholar.””

His hands were powerless, but he could make it a thousandth of a mile away.

Letting the scholars enter the Martial Arts Academy would give those people of humble birth more hope.

“”Then there is the change in the military. Solemn and disciplined. Investigate how many of the exam candidates from the frontier have met with injustice. Find these candidates who have lost their chance. Please come back and give them another chance.””

Hao Ping seemed to have thought of something and said, “”You said it lightly. How can we solve the problem of human, material, and financial resources?””

The Military Department was short of people to begin with, so they didn’t have the manpower to find the candidates who had met with injustice.

“”The military is short of money. They haven’t received the funds yet, and the soldiers’ salaries haven’t been paid yet!””

“”I’m not short of money,”” he replied. “”If I can do this, I’ll pay for these people. Is 100,000 taels enough?””

“”Is three hundred thousand taels enough?””

An Zhan’s eyes lit up when he saw Hao An. He took a step back and said, “”Lord, please don’t think about murdering me and then seizing my money. I have money because of my eyes.””

I can identify many things, including spirit stones, magical equipment, and treasures.

If not, how did you think my money came about?

“”If the lord doesn’t believe me, you can ask at the Gathering Shang Academy.””

Hao Ping, of course, knew, because the Gathering Shang Academy itself had a military background.

In fact, An Zhe and all of the past of the Gathering Shang Manor had long since appeared on the paper on his desk.

Seeing that Hao Ping’s attitude had relaxed, An Zaihai continued, “”This matter should have an immediate effect in saving our current reputation.””

Although the image of the Military Department was not bad, it was not very good for the common people.

“”Through this incident, I can reflect on the flaws of the Martial Arts Academy. After which, the Military Department will be swift and decisive. At the same time, they will also announce that they will be open to the common people to join the army. I don’t even think there is a better advertisement than this.””

Hao An’s expression constantly changed. After being silent for a while, he said, “”I must say, you are indeed a person with brains.””

“”And your way of thinking is indeed different from others’. You know how to take advantage of the people’s hearts.””

“”Public opinion leads.””

Hao An seemed to be very interested in these four words. Then, he smiled and said, “”Accompanying the will of the people to rule the imperial court.””

An Xuan said, “”I don’t dare to say that. I’m going to lose my head.””

Hao An had been furious before, but now he felt better. The difference between his laughter and his anger was huge, so he had a headache.

“”Although you gave me a solution, you did something wrong, so you still have to go to jail.””

“”Don’t let anyone kill me in my cell.””

Hao Ping said: “”I also need you to stand out and help me save the reputation of the Martial Arts Academy. You won’t die.””

An Xuan said, “”Do you have a single room?””

Hao Ping nodded: “”Alright.””

“”The big bed room?””

Hao Ping frowned and said, “”I am a Tier 2 official of the imperial court.””

“”So?””

Hao Ping: “”So it’s not convenient for me to just curse people.””

“”I understand, but I still want a more comfortable bed.””

Hao Ping took a deep breath and then picked up a pen to write a word on the paper.

“”Go.””

he said.

An Zaihai stood up and walked out. After a few steps, he came back to see what Hao Ping had written on the paper.

An Zeng sighed, “”You are an official of the first and second rank in the imperial court.””

Hao Ping: “”If you don’t leave now, you won’t even have a single room, much less a big bed.””

An Zhan turned around. “”No matter how fair the reputation of the Martial Arts Academy was, the commoners all felt that the Martial Arts Academy was too far away from them, too far away to be reached.””

However, the reputation of the Martial Arts Academy was now ruined. Everyone was paying close attention to this matter.

“”This is a break, a break and then a break … Anyone watching this development will see it. They will feel that a brand-new Martial Arts Academy has appeared, and it is also very close to them.””

Hao Ping: “”Yes, there’s a big bed.””

“”Thank you very much.””