Meiren Liu nodded softly, her eyes still staring at Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu was wearing a single dress, holding one leg, and his left hand was on Liu Meiren's back, thinking constantly.

Liu Meiren's words reminded him that perhaps the Song Dynasty not only needed an anti-corruption campaign, but also a "thrifty movement" to curb the extravagance and luxury of the officials and gentry groups.

Zhao Xu touched Liu Meiren's back and said thoughtfully: "I heard that a seventh-rank official who retired from Zhongmu County married a daughter with a dowry of up to 30,000 yuan, is that true?"

Liu Meiren didn't know why Zhao Xu mentioned this, so she hurriedly said, "I heard about this in the palace and said yes, this is still frugal, otherwise, the total number of land, shops, houses, gold, silver and jade, etc. can be 100,000 guan..."

Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows. Is this still frugal? Why does a seventh-rank official have so much money and just give a dowry?

"I am really easy to be an official in the Song Dynasty. To be honest, I want to become an official..." Zhao Xu couldn't help but sigh.

Meiren Liu chuckled and said, "The official family, the fourteenth princess is almost the age to get married. How much dowry will you pay at that time?"

Zhao Xu was speechless immediately. Zhao You'e was the sister of his mother and her husband, so she must be bound to get married.

Zhao Xu gave Meiren Liu a bad look and said, "You will be out at that time."

Meiren Liu laughed and said, "I think I am afraid it's not my turn..."

Zhao Xu laughed and hugged her a little tightly.

Meiren Liu should be the well-deserved second person in Zhao Xu's harem. But when it comes to Zhao You'e getting married, Meiren Liu is not even qualified to appear.

Only Concubine Zhu and Empress Meng will be the one who leads the marriage process.

After a while, Liu Meiren was quiet, she whispered: "The official family, I also want a child."

Zhao Xu was stunned and looked down at Meiren Liu.

Meiren Liu bit her lips gently, her eyes full of anticipation, nervousness, and nervousness.

She obviously used a lot of courage to say this.

Zhao Xu looked at her and said with a smile: "We are all young, don't worry."

Due to the bizarre situation in the court, Zhao Xu not only tried his best to balance it, but also pursued the special status of Brother Quan on the issue of the crown prince.

Therefore, the women in the harem, except Empress Meng, Zhao Xu, all adopted external methods.

Meiren Liu bit her lip gently and responded softly.

When Zhao Xu talked to Liu Meiren, everyone in the palace was preparing.

Zhao Xu wanted to leave Beijing early, but the original preparation was no longer possible, and they were all accelerating their operations.

Birthday Hall.

Concubine Zhu looked worried. Her younger son was going to go to war and her eldest son was leaving the palace again, which made her worried and very uneasy.

In the past, due to the strong suppression of Empress Dowager Gao, the mother and son were separated and it was difficult to meet each other, but they were all in the palace and knew that they were safe. Now, after leaving the palace and the capital, they were invisible and intangible.

Zhao You'e accompanied Concubine Zhu, lay beside her, comforting her, "Don't worry, little girl, the seventh brother is so sensible, there will be no trouble. I've asked you, the Thirteenth brother is not charging forward, but is in charge behind, which is very safe..."

Concubine Zhu still looked worried and said, "You don't understand, you will know when you have a child."

Zhao You'e suddenly grabbed Concubine Zhu's arm and said softly: "I won't marry, I will stay with my mother for the rest of my life."

Concubine Zhu ignored Zhao You'e's comfort, sighed and said, "One of you, none of you, can make me worry-free..."

Zhao You'e hugged Concubine Zhu tightly and said, "Xiao Madam, you believe in Brother Qi. He has always been filial. He knows that you love Thirteen, so he will definitely not let Thirteen have something to do."

Concubine Zhu glanced at her and said, "You can save me some worries. In the second half of the year, I will choose some people. If you meet someone quietly, you will get married in two years."

Zhao You'e said in a more and more tender voice: "Don't they want to get married..."

Concubine Zhu suddenly had a headache and said impatiently: "Water sleep, no one can save me your worries..."

Inside Xuande Gate.

Liu Heng was clicking the generals, soldiers, holding the roster, and lit them one by one.

This time, Zhao Xu left the capital, in addition to the regular troops of the three major camps and the firearms battalion, there were also two thousand imperial guards, with a total of five thousand soldiers.

Chenpi is also busy, so Zhao Xu has to prepare for food, clothing, housing and transportation when leaving Beijing. Even if it is simpler, he still has to bring a lot of things.

The lights of the Political Affairs Hall were endless all night. Although Zhao Xu did not bring many civil servants when he left the capital, he still had to have them. In addition, the matter of Jiangnan West Road, the court was like facing a great enemy and worked overtime.

Outside the palace, in Kaifeng City, there are still discussions about the various things that happened on Jiangnan West Road.

As the court increased its publicity efforts, the court and the reformists' reputations were undergoing subtle and quiet changes.

On the third day, the court received a lot of memorials.

The "New Party" began to write a letter, which enhanced the guidance and pressure on public opinion.

The "New Party" has criticized the series of events that happened in Jiangnan West Road, believing that Jiangnan West Road is "harsh and unparalleled, and cannot be forgiven, and requests severe punishment."

There are also a few people who oppose the reformists, who are also writing letters to analyze the pros and cons, and generally, they stand on the side of the court.

Tongzheng Department.

Chen Hehan has replaced Shen Qi and become the envoy of the Tongzheng. Shen Qi has gone to Kaifeng Prefecture to become the chief of Kaifeng Prefecture, and Cao Zheng, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, has been listed in the Political Affairs Hall.

These three people supported Zhao Xu's in charge of the rule during the period when Empress Dowager Gao was in charge of the country. They were the "god of following the dragon". Zhao Xu's feedback was that they had arranged an extremely clear path for their future!

Chen Hehan sat in the duty room, with a student in his hand in his hand. He looked at him carefully three times, and his expression was quite surprised.

This student, in the memorial book, spoke fiercely, and seemed to have murderous intent between the lines.

He characterized the matter of Jiangnan West Road as "rebellion against the minister", and even bluntly stated that the officials and gentry of the Song Dynasty were "rich and poor in the world, and valued themselves and worked hard in the world", "deceiving the subordinates and concealing the superiors, and the country retreated and the people were poor."

Chen Hehan looked at it for a long time and couldn't help but say to himself: "It seems that this is the first time that this direct and naked accusation against all the gentry of the Song Dynasty?"

Chen Hehan put down this memorial and began to think in his heart. Was this memorial really written by a student of the dynasty, or was there any instruction behind it?

After a moment, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's send it to you."

Chen Hehan picked up the memorial, left the Tongzhengsi, and went to the Zhengshi Hall not far away.

Zhang Dun now has a lot of time to sit in the Political Affairs Hall, mainly because there are many ministers in the Political Affairs Hall. When they are close, they can call people to discuss matters when they go out, and there is no need to run over from the Green Tile House again, which is a waste of time.

Chen Hehan came to Zhang Dun's duty room and was somewhat afraid of the great husband who was not angry and powerful. He raised his hand respectfully and said, "Grand husband, there is a memorial, please read it."

Zhang Dun was still very concerned about Tongzhengsi. Chen Hehan was of good character and ability. He nodded and took it. When he opened it, he couldn't help but move his eyebrows.

He and the memorial book handed back and said, "It's too extreme, keep your words."

Chen Hehan said: "Yes."

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly heard Zhang Dun say, "Tell Chen Jijiu, "You should not involve national affairs, learn it, don't make it messy and forget your original intention."

Chen Hehan was slightly shocked and said, "Yes, I'll go now."
Chapter completed!