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The angry Cai Jing ordered the yamen runners of the Ministry of Justice to surround the Jidi Teahouse.
But he quickly faced difficulties. The list he wrote was deleted and revised, but it was never finalized. He knew very well in his heart that there were people behind the teahouse. He sealed the teahouse and could explain that the government was furious. If he arrested people on a large scale, it would not be as simple as closing the building.
Cai Jing sat in the duty room, his face as deep as water, his eyes flashed and his heart was full of the memorial to abolish the imperial examination that he had just sent, and hesitated and struggled.
He regretted his recklessness, but he had a little expectation.
He could already feel the thoughts of the official in the palace.
When Cai Jing was anxious, in the Political Affairs Hall, Su Song, Zhang Dun and Cai Bian were pacifying Zhang Kewei and seven others.
These people were carefully selected by Zhang Dun, either the six ministers or the three temple ministers. They are all the backbone of the reformists, and it is impossible to leave just by saying that.
It has been nearly thirty years since the beginning of the Xining reform, and the process has been ups and downs, countless difficulties, and too many people from the "New Party" rebelled, especially after Zhao Xu ascended the throne, the "New Party" was purged unprecedentedly, the new law was abolished, and faced huge setbacks. There are many people who turned to the "old Party" like Cai Jing.
Almost all those who can stay are tried and tested warriors. Now at the critical moment of reform and urgently needing employment, even if they are dissatisfied with Zhang Dun, Zhang Dun, Cai Bian and others cannot really let them resign.
Zhang Kewei and others finally did not choose to leave after the three husbands were divided and disintegrated. They knew very well in their hearts that they could no longer defeat Zhang Dun. The last word from Zhao Xu made their hopes shatter. Zeng Bu and others could not come back to replace Zhang Dun and become the new leader of the "New Party".
The three of them worked hard to finally stabilize Zhang Kewei and others, temporarily stabilized the court, and also temporarily calmed the cracks within the new party.
But the matter was not over. As soon as Cai Jing's memorial was released, it immediately caused another storm. Before Zhang Dun could return to the Qingwa House, he was blocked by the Censor Huang Lu, and the Minister of Personnel Lin Xi, on the road between the Political Affairs Hall and the Qingwa House.
Both of them had a good expression. Lin Xi looked indifferent and asked in a bad tone: "You instructed Cai Jing's memorial? Why don't I know?"
Lin Xi was the Minister of Personnel, and was recommended by Zhang Dun to return to the court. Now the power of the Ministry of Personnel is gradually returning, and the position of the Minister of Personnel is becoming increasingly prominent. Lin Xi has become Zhang Dun's most important arm and most important political ally.
The biggest difference between the "new party" and the "old party" is that they do not gather together because of their interests, but mostly because of their common political ideas. Therefore, Lin Xi is not a gangster of Zhang Dun and has no interest dependence. This is also the reason why he dared to be open and stop Zhang Dun from questioning here.
Huang Lu trusted Zhang Dun more, and was Zhang Dun's old subordinate for many years. But at this moment, he said calmly, "My husband, this matter is of great importance, so go to this moment and don't make a rash move!"
Zhang Dun's sword eyebrows moved, his face was firm and stern, and he said lightly: "I just knew it."
Lin Xi didn't believe it, staring at him and said, "The abolition of the imperial examination is within the scope of the power and responsibility of the Ministry of Personnel, not the Ministry of Justice."
Zhang Dun heard what he meant and emphasized again: "This is the first time I have heard of this. I will go to the official family to ask clearly later."
Lin Xi couldn't tell anything from Zhang Dun's expression, his expression was indifferent, but his attitude was very firm, and he said: "I don't agree with you no matter what your attitude is. Even if it is discussed by the Ministry of Personnel, I will reject it."
The affairs of the court cannot be accomplished by just one memorial or a few words, and there are his own procedures. As the Minister of Personnel, if Lin Xi firmly opposes the fact that Zhang Dun is the prime minister, the leader of the "New Party" will have no choice.
Huang Lu quietly looked at Lin Xi and said nothing. The abolition of the imperial examination was a big deal. As the Minister of Personnel, Lin Xi's attitude is understandable.
He was a little confused now. If this matter was not secretly instructed by Zhang Dun, would Cai Jing, that fence-bearer, have such courage?
Suddenly, his expression changed slightly and he looked at Zhang Dun with a solemn look.
Zhang Dun understood what he meant and said directly: "There is no need for the official family to take this turn. Don't think about it randomly. This memorial originally appeared outside the palace, and it was not the official family's intention."
Lin Xi said with a blank expression: "If the official has this intention, I will argue with reason. As long as I will be the Minister of Personnel for a day, I will never agree."
The imperial examination has been going on for thousands of years and has been the only one in history. Not to mention the only one, but it is the most important way to attract scholars. The scholars in the world are too involved and cannot be easily touched.
Lin Xi, the Minister of Personnel, made such a clear and clear attitude, which itself illustrates the sensitivity and importance of the matter.
Zhang Dun looked at him with a stern expression. It took him a while to say: "Before I met the official family, you must appease all departments and not cause trouble."
Lin Xi looked at him and nodded indifferently.
Zhang Dun turned to Huang Lu.
Huang Lu immediately understood and said, "There will be no trouble in the Censorate."
In fact, facing such a big thing, just like Zhang Dun can't suppress Lin Xi and others, Lin Xi, Huang Lu and others can't suppress the people below them either.
Zhang Dun didn't say much, turned around and turned around the green tiled house.
Huang Lu hesitated and looked at Lin Xi and said, "I don't feel like Mr. Zhang's meaning..."
Lin Xi said decisively, "No matter who thinks it is, it is related to Guoji's fundamental plan. It is really stupid to act rashly!"
Huang Lu nodded even more decisively. The government and the country were already in chaos. At this time, such a memorial appeared, which was a adding fuel to the fire and was destined to be difficult to achieve success.
In the Qingwa House, Cai Bian commanded officials at all levels of the Qingwa House to re-examine a series of "new laws" on the Kaifeng Prefecture's "experimental zone". There are too many things burning in Kaifeng city, and it is still difficult to re-prepare it before the end of the morning break.
When Cai Bian saw Zhang Dun come back, he stopped talking and turned around and said, "I just went to the Privy Council to meet Tong Guan, and he kept silent."
Tong Guan is in charge of the Privy Council, which is Zhao Xu's eyes.
Zhang Dun sat down on his chair, his face stern, pondered for a long time, suddenly snorted coldly and said, "You brother, really know how to seize the opportunity!"
The Song Dynasty court is in full swing now, and there are so many complicated things. Cai Jing wrote such a memorial at this time, and his thoughts are really hard to explain!
Cai Bian and Cai Jing were already strangers, and they said in silence for a while: "He is not important, it depends on what the officials think."
Zhang Dun looked up at him and said lightly: "What do you think the official family will think?"
Cai Bian shook his head directly and said, "The official may be moved, but he has always been considering the overall situation and should not agree."
Zhang Dun said directly: "I can't get it."
Cai Bian looked surprised. Zhang Dun had an extremely tacit understanding with the official in the palace. This time he was 'not sure'?
Cai Bian looked at him, pondered for a moment, and said, "Instead of thinking about it here, it's better to ask for it clearly."
Zhang Dun was still thinking about the fire of Kaifeng Prefecture, and stood up and said, "Cai Jing and the Ministry of Justice are useless. The matter of Kaifeng Prefecture needs to be investigated."
Cai Jing, the Minister of Justice, was the eldest brother of Cai Bian, and the commander of the Imperial City Department was Cai Bian's eldest nephew.
What can Cai Bian say?
In the Chuigong Hall, Zhao Xu has already come back. After taking a sip of tea, Chenpi whispered from the side: "Official family, the villain has asked Qingtianwei to go and investigate quietly. The villain guessed that the Ministry of Justice might not find anything."
Zhao Xu is still thinking about Cai Jing's memorial, but he didn't take the so-called Jidi Teahouse to heart.
Holding a teacup in his hand, Zhao Xu thought in his heart and said slowly: "You said, can Mr. Zhang and others agree to abolish the imperial examination?"
Chen Pi blinked, hesitated, and said very carefully: "Official family, Cai Jing, the father and son, cannot trust anyone."
Chapter completed!