It was not only Li Qingchen's family who felt the pressure.

The relationship network in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty was complicated, and it seemed that everyone could know each other, all fellow townsmen, acquaintances, and relatives.

Kaifeng Prefecture itself is the political center of the Song Dynasty. It involves a lot of people, and it is just a "pilot" and attracts attention from the people. Such tough policies and thorough reforms shocked countless people and were frightened.

Faced with the tremendous pressure, Zhang Dun withstood his strength and promoted the "new method" with all his strength.

February 7, the eighth year of Yuanyou.

Zhang Dun left Kaifeng City for the first time and went to patrol the counties.

As the "fact prime minister", his personal appearance has added pressure on the government and the opposition, especially in the local area, which is even more crazy.

Yanling County.

As Zhang Dun came down to monitor himself, Yanling County was filled with tension and excitement, and he was extremely busy.

The magistrate Ge Linjia was afraid of any mistakes, so the whole county arranged the arrangements.

At noon, he came to the sixth bedroom's duty room and gave me some careful advice to the crowd for a while. After coming out, he called Zhu Jie, the head of the housekeeper, and stood under the eaves, whispered: "You were in the city before, but what news is there?"

Zhu Xie glanced around and said in a low voice: "County Master, when the lower magistrate was in the city, he heard that Mr. Zhang was strict with himself and only cared about his work. He had never participated in other singing, dancing, and banquets."

Ge Linjia nodded understandingly, thought for a moment, and said, "First, when Mr. Zhang arrived at the county government office, we were the only ones to receive him, and the others must be busy. Second, I will go to the countryside tomorrow, and you can watch the government office, and you will notify me immediately if there is any news. Third, see if there are any people around Mr. Zhang, if there is anyone who can make friends with me."

Zhu Xie immediately understood and said, "The official understands."

Ge Linjia smiled slightly and looked at him.

It is said that Zhu Xie has some connections in the city, otherwise he would not have been sent here. The most important thing is that Zhu Xie is tactful and does everything in line with his wishes. He is a rare person with seven orifices.

Zhu Xie didn't know what Ge Linjia was thinking, and whispered: "The county master is not enough. He still has to show his political achievements to Mr. Zhang quietly."

Ge Linjia suddenly woke up and liked it more and more. He pondered for a moment, glanced at him and said, "I recommend this year's spring exam to see if I can get you a fame."

Zhu Xie was overjoyed. Without fame, he could only be a minor official. He immediately knelt down and said, "The villain thanked the county master, and he is very kind and virtuous. Zhu Xie will never forget it!"

Ge Linjia smiled and waited for him to finish speaking, then helped him up and said, "No need to be polite..."

At this time, a yamen runner hurried in and said, "County Master, there is an army passing through."

Ge Linjia had already received the notice in advance and said lightly: "Go and go and have a look."

A large group of people from the county government followed Ge Linjia out of the government government and came to the city gate.

When I arrived at the door, I saw a banner waving on the official road not far away, rustling in the wind. The soldiers of the Tiger Fear Army, six of them stood side by side, with neat steps, which made the ground tremble.

They were tall, with no squint, as if they were walking or trotting, no one spoke, and they moved forward quickly.

Ge Linjia looked at it, touched his forehead, and felt a little surprised, and said to himself: "This is the first time I have seen an army with such a military appearance..."

The imperial guards of the Song Dynasty had long been in name only. Not to mention the surrounding Kaifeng Prefecture, even the whole country, only the northwest army could fight, but the discipline was poor and it was also famous all over the world.

Zhu Xie smiled slightly and said, "I know this low-ranking official. This is named by the official family and listed as the emperor's personal guard of the Fourth Army, and the Hu Weijun!"

Ge Linjia vaguely heard it, smiled more, and said, "It turns out that it is the imperial army of the official family. No wonder he has such a military appearance. Our dynasty has such a large army. Xia and Liao are not afraid!"

The other officials were also very excited, and some kind of excitement surged in their hearts.

And the people watched more, and they were talking and whispering, but most of them were laughing and their words were somewhat positive.

Zong Ze rode his horse and walked in the front.

There were several deputy generals behind him riding on horses, and the others were basically infantrymen.

Because of its fast speed, the cavalry in Zhong Jianzhong has not set off yet, and its direction is different from that of Zong Ze.

As the army transited, the incentives for the local area were not a little bit. I don’t know how many officials were watching, and how many people came to see this scene from afar.

Inside the Privy Council.

Zhang Yu and Xu were still deducing some things. Not far away, Tong Guan was sitting on a chair, holding a military book in his hand, and was quietly watching.

After a while, Xu Jiang suddenly said, "I heard that the messenger of the Xia people is coming again?"

The last time, the Xia people's messenger came too arrogantly and was directly beheaded by Zhang Dun.

Zhang Qi stared at the sand table, nodded, and said, "They have lost many fortresses and will not give up. This time, it's just a test."

In the past, the Song Dynasty easily gave up many fortresses to the Xia people. With a slight pressure, the Song Dynasty became soft.

Xu Jiang pondered and said, "The situation on the Xia people is complicated after all, and the officials are worried that they will come again."

The Song Dynasty was promoting the "military reform", especially the northern ranks. In this case, the Xia people came back, and the Song Dynasty might face a dilemma.

Zhang Qi said: "So, Qin Fenglu, Yanqing Road, etc., will not move for the time being. When the others are modified, they will be replaced."

Xu Jiang nodded slightly. This was a solution. He glanced at Tong Guan who seemed to be asleep and said, "The Martial Arts Academy is almost done. You can recruit students after the spring examination. What do you think?"

Zhang Qi then raised his head from the sand table, pondered for a moment, and said, "The official said that he served as the first dean, and the enrollment scale will be set at 500 first, graduated in three years, taught in two years, and trained in the army for one year, and based on the deputy captain."

Xu Jiang thought for a while and said, "Okay. I will write a memorial."

Zhang Feng looked at the sand table again and said, "The cavalry of Zhong Jianzhong will set out tomorrow and go directly to Qin Fenglu, and then Xihelu."

Xu Jiang looked at the sand table line, feeling moved and didn't say anything.

At this time, Zhao Xu was on the "Royal Pill Number" on the Imperial Street.

It is still being renovated here. In the yard, Zhao Xu took a small willow branch and knocked on the blackboard. He said to the dozen or so years old boys who were sitting properly below: "You all know Chinese characters. The corresponding numbers below are pronounced the same. You can write them down first, and then I will teach you the calculation rules..."

In fact, it is Arabic numerals.

A dozen teenagers picked up the brush and quickly wrote it down.

This is the official, the official is teaching them!

Zhu Qianzhen was on the side, even more serious. She was holding a charcoal pen in her hand. Because the font was relatively small, she bowed her head and remembered it in a solemn way.

Zhao Xu looked at it, as if he had the feeling of teaching before, but the tools were relatively primitive. After waiting for a while, he knocked on the blackboard and said, "Next, I will teach you how to calculate..."

The 'Collegemen' immediately looked up, sat upright and listened carefully.

Zhao Xu talked slowly and occasionally took the exam.

These children were carefully selected by Zhu Qianzhen, very smart and had a certain foundation, but Zhao Xu didn't worry too much.

Zhao Xu felt more and more, and he had been talking for half an hour, and he was still not satisfied.

Zhu Qianzhen learned the most seriously. She was the simple charcoal pen made by Zhao Xu. It was not so easy to use. He was not used to it, but he still held it stiffly and used it hard.

Chenpi walked in quietly at this time, saw the opportunity, came to Zhao Xu, and whispered: "Official family, the preparations from the Gongyuan are almost done. Should I go and take a look?"

The Spring Festival Gala is about to begin, and the Gongyuan has been preparing for it, and now it is ready to stop working.

"How many days are there..."

Zhao Xu looked outside and whispered to himself.

The spring examination began in less than seven days. Zhang Dun changed the imperial examination and was preparing to significantly reduce the number of admissions. It can be foreseeable that after the results were released, there will be a lot of fun again.

Zhao Xu thought about it and smiled, saying, "I won't go, let Li Qingchen go."

Li Qingchen, Minister of Rites, is the chief examiner this time, and it is time for the test.

When Chen Pi saw it, she said, "There are many rumors outside the official family, saying, "The heaven and earth are prosperous, and you will meet the saints, and you will follow the emperor for all ages. You will be willing to be civil and military." There are many Taoist priests and monks wandering in Kaifeng City with various Zen techniques..."

Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows and said indifferently: "Whenever the court is in turmoil, all gods and ghosts come out, it is not uncommon in history books. Let Kaifeng Prefecture deal with it."

"Yes." Tangerine responded and quietly stepped back.

At the same time, more than ten thousand scholars who were preparing for the spring exam in Beijing were ready to wait anxiously.

Meng Tang is now in an inn, nervously reciting his book.

He was very nervous. In addition to being nervous about the imperial examination, he was also worried about his special identity.

His grandfather Meng Yuan was involved in the battle between the Empress Dowager and the official family and was defeated and committed suicide. However, his sister was the queen of the current dynasty again.

Under such a complex relationship, it is still a little bit to say whether Meng Tang’s career can be entered.

In the Imperial Academy, Xu Xinglong was studying hard in the pavilion of the small bamboo forest.

His situation is also complicated. As a person who once opposed the "abolition of the imperial examination" in front of Zhao Xu, he was a celebrity in the court and the country.

"I don't know if I can be on the list..."

Suddenly, Xu Xinglong looked up and looked towards the Gongyuan, talking to himself with a sad face.

The husbands in the court were actually very stingy. At that time, Zong Ze was very talented and complained about the current problems in the palace examination. As a result, not only did he disappear from the third grade, but he almost failed the exam. In the end, he only got one end and became Sun Shan!

To the south of the Imperial Academy, there are many residential houses here, and many scholars who have entered the capital rented houses here.

Zhao Shen, a native of Yuzhou, was drinking.

Yuzhou was originally a place where people of Liaoren. Later, Zhao Shen's father Zhao Tingchen led his people to surrender to the court and was given the surname "Zhao".

"The loyal and upright people are not tolerated by Kaifeng, and the righteous people are exiled to the outside world. The court is so stupid and the emperor is so incompetent, so why should I take the exam!"

Zhao Shen was only sixteen years old, drinking wine and venting his anger.

The reason why he was so angry was because Su Shi was dismissed, not only did the Minister of Rites disappear, but also the chief examiner of the imperial examination.

Zhao Shen highly praised Su Shi, and saw this, he felt very angry.

After drinking a few more glasses in a row, he took the wine glass and said angrily: "All of them are bastards! If I become emperor, I will change my reign to Longxing!"

As he said that, his face turned red, he suddenly became excited and laughed: "That's right! From today on, I will be the emperor, Emperor Longxing, hahaha..."
Chapter completed!