Wen Tianxiang thought that the imperial examination would cause a big turmoil, but he didn't expect that after he and Liu Meng held a meeting to answer the test papers, the whole negative evaluation quickly dissipated. At least no one is openly arguing about the exam. The focus of the discussion became to discuss the 'external and internal causes' proposed by Zhao Taiwei.

'External causes are the conditions for change, internal causes are the basis of change, and external causes act through internal causes. The egg hatches into a chick because of the proper temperature, but the temperature does not turn the stone into a chick, because the basis for the two is different'. Zhao Jiaren gave a simple example, emphasizing the relationship between internal and external factors.

This was a philosophical question, and it naturally allowed the officials and scholars to have a lot of discussions. Since the officials and scholars of the Great Song Dynasty had not yet reached the point of opening their eyes and telling nonsense like in the Ming and Qing dynasties, since this theory could not be overturned, and the Song Dynasty actually had a relatively common understanding of the struggle between Han Yanxuan and Shi Miyuan, the dissent about the imperial examination dissipated.

Of course, an end means a new beginning. After the conclusion of Wu Qian's imperial examination, he was officially appointed to the office, completely ending his career as a Great Song Dynasty official. Just when Wu Qian was packing up his things and was about to go back to his hometown, his disciple Liu Jingwen came to the door again.

Liu Jingwen heard the trick played by Liu Meng from others afterwards, and he was teased like that, and he didn't know it at all, which made Liu Jingwen ashamed, and he couldn't wait to destroy himself and this 'unreasonable' world. As soon as he saw his teacher, Liu Jingwen came up and said, "Teacher, Zhao Jiaren is going to rebel." ”

Shanggang has a long history of going online, and it was common to talk like this in the Song Dynasty. Wu Qian didn't say anything after hearing this, the old man was told to his face by Song Lizong during the Battle of Ezhou, "Do you want to be Zhang Bangchang?" ’

Seeing the appearance of the teacher's old god, Liu Jingwen immediately told Zhao Jiaren about the various 'viciousness' of monopolizing power and manipulating officials. At the end of the talk, Liu Jingwen encouraged: "Teacher, if you are willing to expose Zhao Jiaren to the world, you will definitely respond to every call." ”

"Oh, it's still a matter whether there will be a hundred people echoing in Lin'an." Wu Qian said in a relaxed tone: "When the world responds to a hundred calls...... the Mongols will probably respond." Ha ha. Later, he felt that his words were very humorous, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Liu Jingwen didn't expect his teacher to face this matter so calmly, and his mood was even more depressed. Wu Qian smiled: "You better accept your fate." Now Taiwei Zhao blames you for being disloyal to the imperial court, but he will continue to use scholars in the future, so why should he care so much about the current situation. As for the power minister, I have seen Jia Yidao as the power minister, I have seen Shi Miyuan as the power minister, Han Yanzhi is a great talent, and I have also seen him when he was the prime minister. No, that's it. Compared with them, Taiwei Zhao may not be even better. ”

Seeing that Liu Jingwen wanted to say something more, Wu Qian continued: "I have to leave tomorrow, you come to help me move things." ”

Hearing this, Liu Jingwen fully knew that his teacher was no longer useful, and he could only leave Lin'an after Zhishi to show that he had no intention of being involved in the government. No matter what the people say, they will not be able to have a direct impact on the government that is currently under their control. I didn't expect my teacher to be able to let go so decisively, and Liu Jingwen's disappointment was incomparable.

As disappointed as Liu Jingwen is Zhu Huan, his wife is moving everywhere and has no real benefits. worshiped Wu Qian's daughter-in-law as a godmother, gave a lot of gifts, and went to see Zhao Jiaren's wife also met among many people in the military women's federation, and said a few words casually, but did not achieve the purpose of getting closer to each other at all.

And the imperial examination has ended, and there is no chance at all for the recommendation. Zhu Huan's face was extremely gloomy, if his wife complained on weekdays, Zhu Huan would inevitably say something. At this time, his wife muttered, and Zhu Huan actually shut up. On February 18, when the examination began, all the cadres in Lin'an became nervous, and even if they did not participate in person, they were at least very concerned.

Zhu Huan went to Hu Weixiao's house, who was a minor official in the Privy Council. As soon as he saw Zhu Huan's expression, Hu Weixiao said happily: "General, you have finally figured it out!" ”

Hu Weixiao was a general when Li Tingzhi was guarding Yangzhou, and he and Zhu Huan were also friends in trouble. Zhu Huan sat down with a dark face, and said viciously: "It's Zhao Jiaren who wants to force me to death, no wonder I'm not righteous." ”

If Zhao Jiaren heard this, he could probably only sigh: "If you say that, I am also desperate." ”

If the audience were Liu Meng, he would probably say: "The criminals all say that they were forced. ”

Hu Weixiao didn't feel so much, he sighed: "It's not that we want to be traitors, it's just that Taiwei Zhao doesn't care how hard we were at that time." At that time, there were so many letters exchanged, and he was still far away in Fujian, so we had to leave a way back for ourselves. Letters to the Mongols were written out of necessity. ”

Zhu Huan didn't say any nonsense, the Mongols were not good at attacking cities, Ashu had no gunpowder when he attacked Yangzhou, and Lin'an had surrendered at that time, in addition to the frontal persuasion, Marshal Ashu also secretly sent secret letters to the generals of the Song army guarding Yangzhou. Even if the generals, including Zhu Huan, did not have the intention of surrendering immediately, they would at least write a reply to express their attitude. After all, there are still very few people who are in the mood to fight to the death like Li Tingzhi.

After that, things are more troublesome. After the Mongol army retreated, some spies were sent. They informed Zhu Huan, Hu Weixiao and others that their letters of surrender to Mongolia were properly preserved. Since Taiwei Zhao of the Great Song Dynasty hated the traitors of the Song Dynasty deeply, he didn't know what would happen to generals like Zhu Huan if those letters were sent to Taiwei Zhao.

However, it was not this threat that made Zhu Huan make up his mind, Hu Weixiao didn't know it, and he was stunned by the Mongols. But Zhu Huan thinks that even if the problem reaches that time, he will not admit it. If Zhu Huan really surrendered to Mongolia, he would have more means available to him when he defended Yangzhou.

Zhu Huan said coldly: "Hu Weixiao, you go to contact the Mongolians who are looking for you and tell them that they are right." When the weather is warmer, Zhao Jiaren will go west. This battle plan is with me, and if they want it, send us money! ”

People are like this, Hu Weixiao was originally frightened enough by the matter of defecting to the enemy, but now after receiving Zhu Huan's instructions, he has the comfort that he is not alone, but he is not afraid of things about treason. If in essence, this Hu Weixiao probably never made the motherland, or there is no basic concept that the motherland must not be betrayed.

It is indeed inappropriate to use the concept of a modern nation-state to ask the people of the Great Song Dynasty, and even in New China, there are still many traitors and people who defect to foreign capital or power. In proportion, there are far more upper classes than ordinary people. Just when Lin'an and several test centers were nervously preparing for the subject exam, Hu Weixiao secretly contacted the Mongolian spy network.

It is said that it is a Mongolian spy network, and the members are all Song people. Knowing that the Privy Council has finally opened this channel, the joy of the spy network can be imagined. Previously, the spy network had obtained the recipe for the production of gunpowder from the Great Song Dynasty, and it had already made great contributions. If you can get the battle plan of the Great Song Dynasty Western Expedition this time, it will be a great achievement.

Not too far from the Mongolian intelligence station's stronghold, Dong Yongnian, a cadre of the Anti-Traitor Committee, was carefully monitoring the location. Dong Yongnian, who originally regarded skilled workers as his life's work, completely changed his aspirations, not only his thoughts, but also his appearance. There was a long knife mark on the left side of his face that the doctor had tried to stitch up, but it still couldn't be erased. The spring cold is precipitous, and Dong Yongnian feels that the scars on his face are faintly painful. In terms of temperature, Hangzhou is still colder than Fuzhou.

After the ravages of the Mongols, there are many empty houses in Lin'an. This surveillance house has been adjusted, and the houses next door on both sides have also been bought, and the staff go in and out of the secret passages, which seems to have nothing to do with Dong Yongnian's side. Dong Yongnian couldn't help but think that if he followed Fuzhou's three-story model, the area he is in now can at least build an urban area that can accommodate 100,000 people. As soon as he thought of this, he subconsciously gritted his teeth. The already aching scar was tightened, and the discomfort was even stronger.

At this moment, Ding Fei walked into the building. He is not much different from when he arrested Dong Yongnian before, and the whole person looks much more mature and stable. Putting a basket of soup dumplings on the table, Ding Fei asked, "How is it?" ”

Dong Yongnian pointed to the blackboard hanging on the wall of the room, which was densely filled with information about people entering and leaving. Ding Fei has seen it many times, and about half of the personnel were investigated by Ding Fei and others. Just glance at it, and he saw the difference. There are two people who have been codenamed before, and there is already clear information.

Ding Fei praised: "Yo, I didn't expect these two to be abducted more than ten years ago. Blame had to find out their heels. It's a shame that you can think in this direction. ”

Dong Yongnian sighed: "Where is the hometown accent so easy to forget. They themselves felt that they didn't have the accent of Jinghu North Road, and that was just what they thought. Hey, old ding. I want to ask you, do you think they don't have the slightest concept of the motherland in their hearts? You see, when those great eaters rebelled, they were screaming and shouting, "God lives forever." ”

"Cut. You believe what they say? Ding Fei couldn't help but correct his partner's question, "How many times have we all said it, don't believe the reasons they can tell." These people are not the kind of people who never hide it. Everything they say is just justification for their own actions. ”

"I'm just curious why they're so loyal to Mongolia." Dong Yongnian couldn't help but find a reason for himself.

"We will be transferred here from Fuzhou by the Tai Lieutenant, not because we are curious, but because we are good at suppressing traitors. Why are they so loyal, we can slowly torture them when we close the net. Now what we need is to dig up their last contact. Ding Fei said with a tough attitude.

There was a moment of silence in the room. After a while, Ding Fei seemed to be unable to bear such silence and spoke again. "Brother, something I forgot. Remembering too much is not good for yourself. ”