Mo Jiazi and Qin Huaiyu were not hurt at all and were acquitted. The news had spread and the whole Imperial College was in an uproar. The Lord Chancellor had already reported it to the Imperial Court, but the four of them were still not punished. Where was the justice?
"Officials protect each other. When will we ordinary students be able to stand out?" An Imperial College student lamented.
"Shh, be careful with your words! It's not that simple! "Someone hurriedly warned.
After asking around, they found out that the thing they made to avoid their studies was actually praised by all the civil and military officials in the Imperial Court. They even said that it was a magical tool that could enlighten the people.
"God is really blind!"
Countless Imperial College students were jealous and angry. Why didn't they discover the technology of engraving printing themselves?
"Consider yourselves lucky!"
Xiong Maocai said bitterly. He didn't expect that the four of them would turn the tables on him with such irrefutable evidence.
It was a pity that they missed this opportunity. It would be even more difficult to find Mo Jiazi's fault.
"We're really lucky!" Qin Huaiyu said with lingering fear.
He didn't think that he would lose a layer of skin this time. He didn't expect that he would get away so quickly. Not only were they not punished, but they also made a magical tool that could enlighten the people.
"Haha, I'm so awesome. You don't agree?" Cheng Chumo arrogantly shouted at the Imperial College students who had mocked them.
When they were punished to stand on Zhi Cheng Road, many people had mocked him. He remembered them all and now he was showing off in front of these people.
The Imperial College students looked like they had swallowed a fly. They had to endure it even if they were uncomfortable. In the end, Meton couldn't stand it anymore and hurriedly pulled the three of them away.
"Hmph! How dare you mock me! "Yuchi Baolin still didn't let them go.
In the Mo Mansion.
The four of them were still in a state of excitement.
"Meton, do you think this engraving printing is really that good?" Qin Huaiyu still felt like he was in a dream.
"It's engraving printing!" Meton corrected.
"Yes, it's engraving printing." Yuchi Baolin and Cheng Chumo hurried over as well. He looked at Meton curiously.
Meton thought for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Enough to leave your name in history."
"Wh … at!"
"Leave a mark in history?"
The three of them stood there with their mouths agape.
"You must be kidding!" Qin Huaiyu said dryly.
Meton slowly shook his head.
"Really?"
The three of them were in disbelief.
"Really!" Meton said affirmatively.
"Awoo!"
The three of them immediately howled like wolves and excitedly jumped up and down from their chairs. They were so excited that they were unable to control themselves.
"Now that we have accidentally invented such a good thing, let's see who dares to look down on us in the future," Cheng Chumo said proudly.
Before this, they were all good-for-nothings, and no one took them seriously. Now, they finally had a lifetime achievement that they could brag about.
"The imperial edict has arrived!" A sharp voice immediately spread throughout the Mo Estate.
"Hahaha, it must be a reward for us!" Qin Huaiyu and the other two ran away in ecstasy.
The imperial edict had arrived, and Meton did not dare to be negligent. He quickly gathered everyone in the Mo Estate in the front yard.
They saw a slightly chubby eunuch standing in the front yard with Uncle Fu respectfully accompanying him.
This eunuch was Li Shimin's personal eunuch, Pande.
"Greetings, esteemed envoy!" Meton led everyone in the Mo Estate in a bow.
At this time, it was still not time to kneel. It was not time to worship the heavens and ancestors, so it was very rare to kneel. Bowing was already very solemn.
"Eunuch Pang, have you come to find us? Sorry for troubling you to find us in the Mo Estate so quickly, "Qin Huaiyu said happily.
"No!" Pande replied, which immediately stunned Qin Huaiyu.
"How is that possible?" Cheng Chumo laughed dryly.
"Where is Mo San!" Pang De waved his long sleeves and shouted in a sharp voice.
Mochi came out in a daze. He did not understand why an important person from the Imperial Palace was looking for him.
"Mochi Village's resident, Mochi, with exquisite craftsmanship, dedicated to the country, dedicated to the art of engraving printing. He is specially awarded the title of 'Master Craftsman', the title of Baron, and a thousand taels of silver. Bestowed by the Imperial Emperor! "Pande's sharp voice echoed throughout the Mo Estate.
"Master Craftsman!"
Mochi felt like he was in a dream. He was actually given the title of Master Craftsman by His Majesty himself.
"Mochi, why haven't you received the edict yet?" Pande looked at Mochi's dazed appearance and reminded him.
Meton secretly kicked him from behind, and Mochi came back to his senses.
"This commoner Mochi receives the edict." Mochi bowed and received the edict.
"It's gone!" Qin Huaiyu said disappointedly.
"It's gone!" Pande said with a smile.
"How could it be gone? Engraving printing was invented because of us! "Qin Huaiyu said in disbelief.
"The three of you were the main culprits because you wanted to avoid your studies. Mo Jiazi helped you make the engraving printing, so he was an accomplice. Only Mochi had exquisite craftsmanship and was loyal to his duty, so he should be rewarded. Although you accidentally invented the engraving printing, your motives were not pure. Originally, His Majesty wanted to reward you, but your fathers refused to accept it. In the end, it was decided that the merits of the four of you will offset the demerits. "Pande said.
"Merits offset demerits! It was our fathers who refused it. "
Qin Huaiyu and the other two wanted to die. Just now, they had been proud of not being punished. Now, they wished they could stand on Zhi Cheng Road for a few more days. That was an achievement that would leave their names in the annals of history! It was gone just like that!
"Cheater!" Usually they cheated their fathers, but now they were cheated by their fathers. It was really an eye for an eye.
Meton looked at it. He always knew the importance of the engraving printing, but now the Mo family was still weak, so there was no need to be in the limelight.
It was a surprise that Mochi could get the title of master craftsman, the title of county baron, and a thousand taels of silver.
"Eunuch Pang, please wait!"
Meton caught up with Pande, who was about to leave, and handed over a stack of things.
"Lord Mo, you are too polite. I don't lack these things." Pande looked unhappy, thinking that Meton wanted to bribe him.
"Eunuch Pang, you misunderstood. This is the latest fish recipe of the Mo family village's chef, Master Yu. I heard from Master Yu that His Majesty also likes to eat fish, so I specially present the recipe for Your Majesty to try." Merton said.
"Oh! The Mo family has developed the secret skill of living fish, so there must be something special about making fish. Since you are so considerate, I will accept it. "Pande said with a change of expression.
"It is my honor to share Your Majesty's worries."
Pande smiled and did not say anything. When he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly said, "Mo Jiazi, you are very good. Chang 'an City has not seen such an interesting thing for a long time."
Meton was shocked when he heard this. He understood that such words could not be said by a eunuch. It was very likely that it came from the Emperor's mouth.
"This little catfish is quite troublesome. It has been so long, and he has made so many good things. Let's see how far he can go!"
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