In Renming Palace, Empress Meng was preparing for the spring silkworms. The close female official hurried in and handed a letter, saying: "Empress, the letter of the eldest son."

"Mugu?"

Empress Meng put down what she had in her hand and took it in a panic.

Mugu is the word Meng Tang.

Empress Meng gave her greatest concern to this younger brother, especially after his grandfather Meng Yuan died.

Queen Meng looked at the letter and pursed her lips.

Meng Tang didn't say anything else, just came to ask about Cai Jing's memorial and the "abolition of the imperial examination".

Meng Tang is also going to take the exam this year.

Empress Meng naturally knew what was happening outside, but she was not clear about the attitudes of Zhao Xu and the couples of the Zhengshi Hall.

She held the letter, hesitated again and again, and whispered: "You go to see Mu Gu in person and tell him that his grandfather died of illness, he must be filial and not be allowed to take the exam, let alone participate in those things outside."

The female official looked at Empress Meng, nodded understandingly and said, "Yes."

The female official actually felt very sorry for Empress Meng. She was caught between the Empress Dowager and the official family. Now the Empress Dowager is losing power. Even with the protection of the official family, Empress Meng will not have a good life. Not only did the court officials outside clamor to depose the Empress and establish a new one, but the women in the palace are also ready to move.

Empress Meng’s situation is very difficult and requires careful step by step.

Cining Hall.

Zhou He was in Zhao Hao's room, looking at Zhao Hao lying on the bed, with a pale face and a haggard look, and coughing with his eyes closed tightly, his expression was indifferent.

In front of the bed, there was a trembling imperial physician standing.

Zhou He stared for a long time, turned to the Imperial Doctor, stared at him with a coercive look, and said, "Is this time true?"

The imperial physician was sweating coldly on his head, but he didn't dare to wipe it. He trembled and said, "The Huangmen Order, this time it is definitely true. Your Highness, I'm afraid he can't last for a few days."

Zhou He had no expression on his face, thought for a while, turned around and left, and came to the yard.

Since Empress Dowager Gao said goodbye to the political stage completely, her health has gradually recovered. She is basking in the sun in the yard and reading some books quietly.

Zhou He walked over carefully and didn't say anything.

Empress Dowager Gao looked at it for a long time before saying, "Is it true?"

Zhou He quickly bowed and said, "It should be."

Empress Dowager Gao snorted coldly and said, "Things that are not to be cherished by death!"

Zhao Hao's affairs can be said to have a great blow to Empress Dowager Gao, which was the reason for her complete discouragement. She always felt that she had managed the Song Dynasty well, and Lu Dafang and others could also be said to be misconduct and self-inflicted, and had little to do with her. But her son actually involved in deducting military pay, assassinating the Sansi envoy, and even colluding with Xixia. This was not something that could be ruling just by trying to ruling.

She was completely disappointed with Zhao Hao and ignored her life and death.

Zhou He was silent.

Empress Dowager Gao was a little irritated and couldn't read the book. She glanced at Zhou He and said, "Cai Jing wrote a letter to abolish the imperial examination, the Political Affairs Hall, what do the officials say?"

Zhou He bowed and said, "The official family left the memorial book and did not send it to the Political Affairs Hall."

Empress Dowager Gao nodded, looked out of the palace, and sighed: "I don't know who Zhang Dun and the others are going for this time."

Even though Empress Dowager Gao ignored the government affairs, her vision was still there. At this time, the court needed to unite, calm down, and fully promote the "new law". However, Zhang Dun and others did not refute the rumors and cracked down on the rumors, but instead sat back on them.

There is only one possibility: they want to use this memorial to do something, which can be concealed by the "abolition of the imperial examination", which shows that it is extraordinary.

Whether it is Zhao Xu or Zhang Dun, they are all very purposeful people and have clear and accurate goals for everything.

Zhou He also looked outside the uterus and bowed without saying a word.

Empress Dowager Gao just said something, picked up the book again, and read it slowly with a gentle face.

After noon, the excitement outside the palace not only did not subside, but became even more intense.

Su Shi visited many people and received many positive answers, especially some senior officials in the court, such as Lin Xi, the Minister of Personnel and Yang Wei, the Minister of Works, all expressed their opposition to the abolition of the imperial examination, which made him feel much more at ease.

The Marquis of Ningyuan Gu Zhengyang received more support than Su Shi. The nobles and noble groups have always been in marriage with each other and their relationship is complicated. Over the past century, they have been quite close to each other.

Various joint memorials emerged one after another. As we walked around each other, the vague pressure poured into the political affairs hall like a sea.

Prime Minister Su Song hid out of the city and went to study his astronomical instrument.

There were countless people coming and going in Zhang Dun's mansion, and there were endless curses. If it weren't for the precautions, Zhang's mansion would have been burned again.

Mrs. Zhang was so angry that she almost fainted and ordered her servants to pack up and prepare to take her family back to the countryside.

The Ministry of Justice was still surrounded, and the scholars were so angry that they rushed in three or four times, asking Cai Jing to give an explanation.

No one dared to provoke these people, for fear that something would happen and ignite their anger and would be out of control.

Fortunately, various departments began to act and persuade these scholars to barely stabilize the situation.

In the Ministry of Justice, these people used all their means to finally get some food to comfort the blocked officials.

Cai Jing was very distressed and had no choice but to wait.

The Ministry of Personnel is still moving and is preparing to issue a complete version of the "Caoquan Law", which is the highlight of this year's "new law".

It can be said that the court was disturbed by Cai Jing's memorial, but it was still calm. While anxious, it continued to promote the established plan formulated by the Political Affairs Hall.

In the evening, Xu Xinglong came out of Kaifeng Prefecture.

He was only "admonished" for two days and drank enough tea in a side room in Kaifeng Prefecture.

Zhou Tao, who was sent to Kaifeng Prefecture, held his hands behind his back and his nostrils facing the sky, sending Xu Xinglong out.

Outside the door, a group of people had been waiting. Seeing Xu Xinglong come out, they immediately rushed up enthusiastically. Whether they knew him or not, they all raised their hands and said excitedly: "Brother Xu!"

"Brother Xu Gao Yi!"

"Brother Xu is really a role model for us!"

"Brother Xu is not in trouble when he is in danger and never retreat when he is in battle. He has a clear character and will be famous in history!"

"Brother Xu, the big thing has not been accomplished, and we still have to continue to strive forward!"

Xu Xinglong was locked up for a day. Although he knew that the wind was surging outside, he was still shocked to see so many people coming over, so he encouraged to calm down. He raised his hand and said nothing more, and wanted to leave on his own.

"Brother Xu, I've prepared a banquet, please give me a look." Someone grabbed him.

Xu Xinglong struggled and said, "I have been locked up for so long, and my parents at home are worried and I will let me go back and avenge my parents."

"Brother Xu, someone has already gone, but please don't worry."

Xu Xinglong struggled but insisted on not leaving with them and said, "Just come out, let me change it."

"Brother Xu, we are all ready."

Xu Xinglong was surrounded by more than 20 people and walked forward in a crowded manner. He tried his best to keep calm and said, "Go away the bad luck..."

"Brother Xu, we have been waiting for a long time, and there is no need to worry about these..." These people didn't give him a chance at all and wanted to carry him away.

Xu Xinglong is a calm person, and he can't see clearly. He is extremely vigilant. Seeing that he is getting farther and farther away, he suddenly said loudly: "I wrote a memorial to oppose the abolition of the imperial examination in Kaifeng Prefecture. Please let me go and get it..."

Everyone was stunned and almost subconsciously stopped.

Xu Xinglong squeezed out and ran back to Kaifeng Mansion.

Zhou Tao kept his hands behind his back and looked down at these people. He was stunned when he listened to Xu Xinglong's words.

He kept staring at Xu Xinglong, but he never saw anything he wrote.

Zhou Tao understood in a flash. He watched Xu Xinglong run over hurriedly, glanced at the more than 20 people with a majestic expression, turned around and entered the mansion, and said lightly to the yamen runners beside the door: "Look, no one is allowed to break in."

The yamen runners kept silent and watched Zhou Tao walk in. A yamen runner spit out and sneered, "What's the matter!"

"I will show off my power to us, something!" Other yamen runners also showed disdain and anger.

Those who "welcome" Xu Xinglong outside the door were still standing under the steps, waiting anxiously.

Xu Xinglong ran back to Kaifeng Prefecture and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that those people did not chase him.

Zhou Tao walked over slowly with his hands behind his back, and said with his nostrils facing the sky: "Is it scary?"

Xu Xinglong was still scared. He was quite familiar with Zhou Tao this day. Although Zhou Tao's nostrils were upside down, he did have some knowledge.

"What should I do?" Xu Xinglong calmed down and asked.

He must not be able to go out. If he was held by these people, he would not know what would happen.

Zhou Tao sneered with his hands behind his back and said, "Young man, you are still too young. Do you think you will let you go if you hide? They have ten thousand ways to push you up."

Xu Xinglong glanced outside, listened to Zhou Tao's words, and thought about how to deal with it quickly.

He cannot be someone else's sword against the court, otherwise it will inevitably arouse public outrage in the court and his career will be cut off!

Zhou Tao was right. He was the first person to point out Cai Jing’s report and became the first "hero". Even if he hides, he can’t escape. He must find a way to get out of this matter!

Yes, Xu Xinglong is not going to charge forward, but to come out of his origin!
Chapter completed!