Han Zongdao looked at this old subordinate, his frowning brows relaxed, he wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it.

The controversy between the government and the opposition over the 'Xining Law' has been going on, and there are two parties, the 'old and new', constantly attacking each other and slandering each other. There are also objective analyses of rationalists who come to various conclusions.

Many people believe that the chaos caused by the 'Law of Xining', in addition to the law itself and the problems of implementation, is to puncture some hidden malpractices, which are the chaos hidden under the so-called Qingming Dynasty of Renzong for a hundred years, and a large number of them have surfaced, rather than the 'Law of Xining'.

Of course, there are not many people who think this way.

Even Su Shi and others just don't want political affairs to 'repeat themselves' and hurt the people in vain, and they don't have a complete idea of governance.

Han Zongdao naturally knew what the general judge said, and wanted to refute it in his heart, but he was a little powerless.

One, these things are difficult to distinguish clearly; Second, what if you make it clear?

The 'New Law School' returned to the imperial court and held great power. That official is determined to change the law, and has repeatedly declared, who can stop it?

While Han Zongdao was talking, Han Zhongyan left Kaifeng Mansion and went straight to Li Qingchen's mansion.

Li Qingchen's eldest lady is Han Qi's niece, so Li Qingchen is Han Qi's niece and son-in-law, and Han Zhongyan, as Han Qi's eldest son, is naturally a 'brother' with Li Qingchen.

Mrs. Li was really happy to see Han Zhongyan coming, and pulled him into the house quickly, and said, "Brother, come in, I was still talking to you before, but I didn't expect you to come back, I sent someone to send you something, did you receive it?" ”

Han Zhongyan lost his previous vigor, smiled reluctantly and flatly, and said, "Your sister-in-law received it, this time I entered Beijing, and let me thank you for still thinking about her." ”

Mrs. Li pulled Han Zhongyan to sit down, and said with a smile: "It's good that my sister-in-law is happy, back then, Bangzhi and I were thanks to the eldest brother and sister-in-law to take it in, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't be where we are today." ”

Bang Zhi, Li Qingchen's word.

Li Qingchen is a few years older than Han Zhongyan, but the imperial examination has also been wasted for many years, and he has been a jinshi in his thirties, and he has lived in the Han family for many years.

Han Zhongyan entered Beijing this time with a lot of thoughts, and when he saw his sister's greetings, he reluctantly responded with a smile.

Mrs. Li was born in the Han family, the Han family has two generations, her husband has been up and down in the sea for more than 20 years, not a woman who does not go out of the door, seeing Han Zhongyan's look, she waved away, leaned closer, and said in a low voice: "Brother, but what's the matter?" ”

Han Zhongyan took a sip of tea, nodded, and said, "Zhang Dian asked people to impeach the Empress Dowager. ”

In fact, not many people know about this matter, and when Fan Zuyu and others arrived in the political affairs hall, they were sent to Zhao Xu by Shen Qi, a member of the Zhongshu Society, and were pressed down by Zhao Xu.

Of course, after such a long process, it can't be hidden from everyone, at least the high-level people of the imperial court and the background and powerful people still know.

Li Qingchen, as a waiter in the Ministry of Rites, is also very clear when he is a newcomer to the court.

But Mrs. Li didn't know, and said in surprise when she heard it: "Zhang Xianggong...... Impeachment of the Empress Dowager? ”

The Song people worship filial piety, the Empress Dowager as Zhao Xu's grandmother, many people have to call 'old ancestor', once hung the curtain to listen to the government, Empress Yingzong, the Empress Dowager of the Shenzong Dynasty, the current Empress Dowager, the status is respected, how can she be impeached casually?

Whoever sees it, he must not bow down and salute!

Mrs. Li thought of something in an instant, and whispered closer and closer: "Big brother, was the Empress Dowager who invited you back?" ”

Han Zhongyan shook his head and said, "When Bangzhi comes back, I will talk to him in detail." ”

Mrs. Li knew that the matter was serious, and said softly: "I have already let people inform, he knows that you are coming, and he will definitely rush back as soon as possible." ”

Han Zhongyan picked up the teacup and snorted.

During the period when Empress Dowager Gao was listening to the government, Li Qingchen was suppressed and exiled several times, but because of Han Zhongyan's relationship, he was able to be transferred back to Beijing from time to time.

The political positions of the two are different, in the end, they are a family, and they are not as incompatible as outside, most of the time they are still restrained, and they insist that they do not talk about state affairs at home.

Not long after, Li Qingchen came back, with no expression on his slender face.

Mrs. Li stepped out first, looked at Li Qingchen, hesitated, and said, "Lord, thinking of you and me as husband and wife for many years, don't turn your face with the eldest brother." ”

Mrs. Li and Li Qingchen have been married for almost forty years, and they know Li Qingchen's temper very well.

Li Qingchen looked at his old wife and said lightly: "I hope he won't embarrass me and be measured." ”

As soon as the words fell, he entered the main hall and saw Han Zhongyan who was sitting.

Mrs. Li looked worried, did not go in, held her hand outside the door, and looked anxious.

Han Zhongyan saw Li Qingchen come in, put down the teacup, and said straight to the point: "I have three things to do when I enter Beijing this time. ”

Li Qingchen didn't sit down, staring at Han Zhongyan as usual. He was very dissatisfied with the position of this eldest brother, believing that Han Zhongyan was far inferior to Han Qi, deviated from Han Qi's political philosophy, and was a 'traitor' to the Han family and the Great Song Dynasty.

The two have been friends for decades, and Han Zhongyan is very clear about Li Qingchen's position, and he groaned and said: "The first thing is that the court dispute cannot involve Sima Junshi, especially the Empress Dowager. Second, the official family has a lot of hesitation about the 'Xining Law', and I hope you can discourage it. After two or three years, the official family will see the true face of the 'Xining Law' clearly, and naturally they will not mention it again. Third, the Xia people attacked, and the imperial court fought a battle, and it was good to win, but if it was defeated, I was afraid that the country would be ruined. ”

After Li Qingchen listened, his tone was not good, and he said: "Sima Guang, the Empress Dowager's affairs have their own judgment, eldest brother, you are not in the court, you have too much to worry about." The so-called true face of the 'Law of Xining' is nothing more than from your mouth. Sima Guang, Lu Gong, and then Lu Dafang and the eldest brother, all of them are high-ranking and prominent, and their feet do not wade into muddy water, how many people really go to the place to take a look? As for the invasion of the Xia people, the official family and the imperial court were as determined as iron, and they fought at any cost! If the eldest brother is cowardly in this kind of national crisis, and he opens his mouth to propose peace, it will be useless to commit treason, and he will not blame me for being ruthless! ”

Han Zhongyan heard the 'depression and indignation' hidden in Li Qingchen's voice, his face was solemn, and he said, "I know that Yuan You's treatment of the 'Fa-changing faction' has been too harsh and harsh, and you have resentment in your hearts, but in the important affairs of the country, you should put aside your personal grievances, otherwise you will mislead the country and the people, and you will be a sinner through the ages!" ”

Li Qingchen snorted coldly and said, "At this time, you talked about putting aside personal grievances? From Sima Guang to Lu Dafang, which one did it? If the Empress Dowager is still there, and the eldest brother is the chief executive, can he put aside his personal grievances and recall Zhang Xianggong and others back to Beijing? ”

Han Zhongyan saw that Li Qingchen couldn't suppress his anger more and more, and didn't want to quarrel with him, so he said directly: "I want to see Zhang Zihou." ”

Zi Hou, the word of Zhangdun.

Li Qingchen also didn't want to embarrass his wife, and said: "I'll give you my prayer post, I don't care what your idea is, within three days, you must leave Beijing!" And do not meet with them, lest you be troubled by them. ”

Han Zhongyan sighed secretly in his heart, the Tao is not the same, it is really too much for half a sentence.

Li Qingchen didn't stay with Han Zhongyan for dinner, but Mrs. Li wanted to stay, but was stopped by Li Qingchen.

Han Zhongyan was the former privy envoy in the end, and the current head of the Han family, his sudden return to Beijing naturally caused a lot of movement.

Too many people approached one after another, wanting to push him out to resist the current 'New Law School' and prevent the imperial court from continuing to 'reform and change the law'.

Han Zhongyan avoided it, came to the outside of Zhang's mansion, sat in the carriage, and waited quietly for Zhang's return from work.

He waited all night, and Zhang Dian didn't come back!

An old housekeeper outside the carriage looked at the closed gate of Zhangfu, turned back to the carriage, and whispered: "Lord, it is impossible for this Zhangxiang to not know that the lord is outside the door, this is deliberately avoiding." ”

Han Zhongyan's face was tired, his eyes were red, he sighed softly, and said, "That's it." Go to the inn, wash up, and after dawn, enter the palace. ”

The old housekeeper changed color, and said in a lower voice: "Lord, do you want to see the official family, or the empress dowager?" ”

Zhao Xu and Empress Dowager Gao now seem to represent two completely different political attitudes, the latter of which has huge risks and dangers!

Han Zhongyan thought of Zhao Xu and recalled Zichen Palace, his legs were faintly wet, his heart was irritable, his eyebrows were knotted, he pondered for a long time, and said, "I don't see the Empress Dowager." ”

Now, there is no point for him to go to see the Empress Dowager Gao, except to add fuel to the fire.

The old butler was relieved, and hurriedly responded, turning the carriage and heading to the inn.

At this time, Zhao Xu had already gotten up, simply ate something, moved around, and came to the confidential room.

With the establishment of various intelligence stations, more and more information came from the direction of Huanqing Road, and although it did not involve the specific battle situation of Huanqing Road, we could still see something from it.

Zhao Xu slowly flipped through, deducing the situation on Huanqing Road.

Zhe Keshi and Seed Master Road are all on Huanqing Road, although it is not clear where the specific arrangement is, but they have not reported the military, which means that the decisive battle has not yet begun.

Although he desperately wanted to know, Zhao Xu still forced himself to calm down, slowly flipped through it, and appeased the people in the confidential room from time to time.

Zhang Dian and Cai Bian almost live in the green tile house, and they will come from time to time to ask for some instructions.

Just after the hour, he asked the Yellow Gate to report: "Qi Qi Guan's family, Han Zhongyan and Han Xianggong entered the palace and asked to see the concubine." ”

Zhao Xu raised his head, sobered his head, and then was stunned, and said, "You mean, he asked to see the concubine?" ”

Huang Men bowed and said, "Yes." ”

Zhao Xu sat up straight, blinked, and immediately couldn't help but smile with emotion: "It's really pervasive." ”

The people in the confidential room quietly looked up at Zhao Xu, hurriedly lowered their heads again, and pretended to be very busy.

Zhao Xu pondered silently in his heart for a while, looked at the yellow door, and said, "Let him go." Chen Pi, you go to the Qingwa House for a trip, tell Zhang Xianggong, and set some rules for some officials who have been deposed or sent to the office. ”

The yellow door outside the door responded, and he walked away quickly.

Chen Pi followed sideways and walked out of the confidential room to the green tile room.