Chen Pi arrived at the green tile house and relayed Zhao Xu's words to Cai Bian and Zhang Dun, did not stay long, and quickly left again.

Zhang Dian naturally knew that Han Zhongyan had returned to Beijing, and he also knew that Han Zhongyan had waited outside his mansion all night last night.

At this moment, Han Zhongyan went to the Qingshou Palace, and the emperor's message was naturally aimed at him.

Zhang Dian pondered for a moment, and said to Cai Bian: "Send a message to the Ministry of Officials, Yushitai, and order them to discuss and go to the political hall as soon as possible." There are three rules, first, the deposed and official officials can secretly write and say things, and they are not allowed to publicly comment on the major policies of the imperial court. Second, officials above the fourth rank of the imperial court must report in advance when entering and leaving the capital, and obtain the permission of the political affairs hall. Third, the progress of the examination law should be accelerated, and the official's saying that 'responsibility is assigned to the person, and prevarication is strictly prohibited' must be clearly implemented. Other details will be discussed by them. ”

Cai Bian listened and remembered to distinguish it, and then said: "In the evening, I will go to see Lin Xi and Huang Lu." By the way, the Ministry of Officials intends to start reducing redundant officials, 2,000 people in the early stage, what do you think? ”

Zhang Dian said: "I think it's less! However, if they ask for stability, they will first stabilize it, and wait for the battle on Huanqing Road to be decided. ”

Cai Bian also thought this way, and said, "Okay." I'll stop Han Zhongyan later and see what he talks about when he sees the concubine. ”

Zhang Duan snorted coldly and said, "What is there to ask, it is nothing more than asking the concubine to put pressure on His Majesty." ”

Cai Bian said with some vigilance: "That also depends on his purpose, the official family has always been filial, and from time to time he goes to the Qingshou Palace to say hello, if the concubine Niangniang speaks, most of the official family is embarrassed." ”

Zhang's eyes were cold, and he said, "No need to ask." You inform Cai Jing that when Han Zhongyan leaves the palace later, you will immediately send him back to his hometown and order the local prefect to watch. ”

Cai Bian frowned and said, "Is this inappropriate, I'm afraid it will cause some trouble." ”

Zhang Dian said: "I don't have time to pay attention to them, so let Cai Jing block the trouble." I'll go to the household department later, there are too many tax problems this year, and all localities and various transit departments need to be vigorously rectified. ”

Cai Bian reminded: "This year's things are too complicated, don't be in a hurry, Liang Tao and others are under huge pressure, and too much pressure will backfire." ”

Zhang Dian had already stood up and said decisively: "I know in my heart, let's go our separate ways." ”

Cai Bian was relieved at this time, and left the Qingwa house with Zhang Dian and acted separately.

At this time, Zhao Xu was already in the Vertical Arch Palace, and he had more and more copies to review. And the content of the 'new law' is getting richer and richer, and he has to pay more energy.

Han Zhongyan stayed in the Qingshou Hall for half an hour, and left the palace accompanied by the two Yellow Gates of the Qingshou Palace.

As soon as I arrived outside the Xuande Gate, I saw Cai Jing standing alone not far away.

Han Zhongyan saw Cai Jing with a slightly gloomy expression.

He dislikes Cai Jing, this person is two-faced and three-faced, and he is a complete traitorous villain.

Han Zhongyan also knew in his heart that Cai Jing appeared here, most likely because he adhered to a certain attitude in the palace, or walked over.

Cai Jing had more gray hair on his temples, and the corners of his face were more mean, looking at Han Zhongyan walking over, his face was pale - he hated Han Zhongyan the same.

In the past seven years, the reason why Yuan You has been wandering around and living without a fixed place is that Han Zhongyan has also made great contributions in it!

Cai Jing stood beside the carriage and said in a joyless and sad tone: "I was ordered to send Han Xianggong back to his hometown." ”

Han Zhongyan didn't expect the palace to be so resolute, and he had to drive him out of Beijing after entering the palace once.

The corners of his face twitched, and he said, "Is it the meaning of the official family or the meaning of Zhang Dan?" ”

Cai Jing didn't have time to talk nonsense with him, and said: "Please Han Xianggong get in the car, there will be escorted by the Criminal Department and the palace guards to ensure that Han Xianggong returns to his hometown safely." ”

Han Zhongyan looked at Cai Jing, then turned his head to look at the Xuande Gate and the huge palace, and his heart suddenly became heavy.

Whether it is the official family or Zhang Dan, driving him away so unceremoniously shows that what the palace wants to do is already very firm, and he can't afford to put his beak for half a minute.

can't tolerate him, and can't tolerate many 'old people' when the empress dowager was tolerated.

"I want to see the official." Han Zhongyan looked at Cai Jingdao.

Cai Jing said lightly: "Han Xianggong doesn't have to struggle, please." ”

The corners of Han Zhongyan's face tensed, his heavy heart suddenly let out, his expression was a little older, he was silent for a while, and got into the carriage prepared by Cai Jing.

At this time, he is no longer the privy envoy of Xuanhe, and he has no ability to resist.

Cai Jing immediately waved his hand and said, "Let's go." ”

The carriage moved, and the officials of the criminal department and the palace guards escorted the carriage out of the city.

Not far away, someone seemed to notice, but no one stepped forward.

Han Zhongyan didn't make any movement, and he walked calmly.

Many people in Kaifeng City didn't know that Han Zhongyan had ever come.

……

Not long after Zhao Xu was in the Vertical Arch Palace, he returned to the confidential room - Xu will write a letter.

Zhao Xu looked at General Xu's letter, his content was relatively large, it was a relatively complete letter after decipherment, five or six hundred words.

Zhao Xu looked at it seriously, and in front of him was a bunch of people in the confidential room.

Xu wrote a lot of this letter, including Xihe Road. The Xia army, which was attacking Xihe Road, was frustrated and had already left, turning to Huanqing Road.

There are also Huanqing Road. Huanqing Lu Zhangqi adopted the 'strategy of luring the enemy into depth', he ordered several key cities to hold on, and at the same time ordered the troops led by Zhe Keshi and Seed Master Dao to retreat in battle, and there were various armies following and ambushing.

Mubo Town is a strong city, easy to defend and difficult to attack, if the Xia army can not break through Mubo Town, it will be difficult to advance to the south, it is the main road to hold the Huanqing Road.

If the Xia army can't break through, there is only one way to retreat.

Zhang Qi and others are planning, waiting for the opportunity.

After carefully pondering this letter, Zhao Xu was relieved.

He has a lot of trust in General Xu, a man who acts decisively and cautiously, and will not say anything, and prevaricates in order to appease him and the court.

After reading Xu Jiang's letter, Zhao Xu silently estimated the time, it has been a while since the Xia people attacked Mubo Town, and it is impossible to spend it for a long time.

"It's just a few days......"

Zhao Xu muttered to himself, secretly nervous again.

If it's really a decisive battle, who will win and who will lose?

Before Zhao Xu could think about it, Chen Pi came in from outside, glanced around, and whispered in Zhao Xu's ear: "Official, His Royal Highness the Ninth and His Highness the Thirteenth are bowing in the Funing Palace, and they are fighting without a word." ”

Zhao Xu stood up violently, and said as he walked out: "Are you okay?" For what? ”

Chen Pi followed behind him and said, "It's okay, it's okay, it's just that the skin is broken, it's a juju matter, and the concubine has passed." ”

Zhao Xu took a deep breath, his face unswerving. These two little bastards get into trouble all day long, and they need to be cured.

When Zhao Xu rushed to the Funing Palace, he saw that more than 20 people on the court were playing very fiercely, Zhao Ji and Zhao seemed to rush back and forth, not at all like the fight just now.

Concubine Zhu stood outside the court, looking worried, and shouted from time to time.

Zhao Xu walked over, and when a group of people saw Zhao Xu, they quickly stopped and saluted.

Zhao Xu waved his hand and said to Concubine Zhu: "Little lady, why are you here?" ”

Concubine Zhu frowned, looked annoyed, and said, "They are only nine years old, you just let them bow with this group of guards, what if they bump into each other and stumble?" You tell them to stop me quickly, and I'll take them back to the palace. ”

Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment, it was the first time that Concubine Zhu lost her temper with him, and then looked at the two little guys walking over on the court, coughed, and said with a smile: "Little lady don't worry, I have been letting people watch them." ”

Concubine Zhu snorted, didn't look at Zhao Xu, and directly faced Zhao Qi, Zhao Ji, and said with a distressed face: "Quick, come with me, I'll let the imperial doctor show you, don't play this juju in the future......"

Zhao Ji and Zhao seemed to stand together, almost identical with their little faces up, showing a flattering smile, but Yu Guang looked at Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu didn't know why Concubine Zhu was suddenly angry with him, aren't these two little guys good?

Zhao Xu laughed with him and said, "Little Niang, just look at me, it's getting late, Little Niang, let's eat in my palace......"

Concubine Zhu ignored Zhao Xu, went up directly to pull Zhao Qi and Zhao Ji, and walked in the direction of Qingshou Palace.

Zhao Qi and Zhao Ji were pulled by Concubine Zhu, their faces were full of reluctance, and they still wanted to play, but they couldn't find any excuses, so they could only look at Zhao Xu with a bitter face.

Zhao Xu looked at Concubine Zhu's back, confused, and said to Chen Pi on the side: "What's wrong with Little Niang?" Is there anything else going on in the palace? ”

Chen Pi thought for a while and said, "Except for Han Zhongyan's entry into the palace and the fight between the two highnesses just now, there is nothing else. ”

Zhao Xu listened, thoughtful.

It is not a big deal for Zhao to fight with Zhao Ji, a nine-year-old child, what can he do if he fights again, not to mention that there is a group of guards watching.

"Could it be Han Zhongyan......

Zhao Xu muttered to himself, pondered, and said, "After Han Zhongyan left the palace, what else did the little lady do?" ”

Chen Pi said: "It was the concubine Niangniang who personally sent Han Zhongyan out of the palace gate, and there was nothing else." ”

Zhao Xu knew that Concubine Zhu had always stayed away from the imperial court and didn't like to mix, what did Han Zhongyan say to make his little lady have such a big reaction?

Without waiting for Zhao Xu to understand, a yellow gate hurriedly came over and said, "The Qiyu official family, Taixue, Guozijian and many alternate officials have blocked Kaifeng Mansion. ”

Zhao Xu looked at him with a frown, and said, "Is it for the reform of the imperial court and the reduction of Yulu?" ”

Huang Men said: "Yes, there are more than 100 people, the crowd is excited, and they are entangled with the officials. ”

Zhao Xu was annoyed, and suddenly had a cold face, and said, "The Ministry of Punishment will take down the few who take the lead and deal with them seriously!" Inform the government affairs hall to study it carefully and come up with a plan! ”

Chen Pi was a little worried, and said: "Official, there is already a lot of excitement outside, if the Criminal Department arrests someone, I'm afraid it will make even more trouble." ”

Zhao Xu waved his hand, turned around and returned to the vertical arch hall, and said, "Let them make trouble, as long as they can't make trouble in the palace." ”

Chen Pi wanted to speak and stopped, so he had to keep up.

Zhao Xu had just arrived at the Vertical Arch Hall and sat down, and there was new information in the confidential room.

Zhao Xu came to the confidential room and looked at the translated papers sent over one by one, with a solemn expression.

These pieces of information are all from Xihe Road, Dunyan Road, etc., and these pieces of information show that the Xia people have strengthened their offensive and have the intention of responding to Huanqing Road.

And the information on Huanqing Road is very little and secretive.