Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 526 Chen Mo's intention is obvious

January 17th, the second year of Yong'an.

Luonan.

In the study of the Xiangguo Mansion.

All of Lu Sheng's core staff gathered here, looking at the memorials that were passed over with inexplicable expressions.

The content of this memorial was Chen Mo's request to restore the imperial examination system.

In theory, restoring the imperial examination system would be a good thing for both the country and the people.

But after seeing this memorial, Lu Sheng's staff members all saw Chen Mo's hidden intention from this memorial.

Luo Qingyang, Lu Sheng’s most trusted aide, said: “Prime Minister, Chen Mo’s ambition is obvious.

As soon as he had eliminated the Jinxia barbarians in the north and recovered the lost territory in the north, he could not wait to request the restoration of the imperial examination. Once successful, all the scholars in the world would have to worship him as their master. By then, in the eyes of the people of the world, there would be no emperor or court, but Chen Mo. By then, the people would have to follow his words as the standard. "

Now, everything is settled except the war in the north.

The imperial court led by Lu Sheng was still fighting against Xiliang.

The Prince of Huai is now just a pile of dry bones in a tomb.

King Chong was too busy taking care of himself.

Prince Anping is too small in size.

Yang Xian lives in a remote corner, and the roads in Shu Prefecture are difficult to travel.

Once the imperial examination is restored, only Chen Mo can truly organize it.

By then, all the scholars in the world would probably rush to Linzhou.

"Yes, Prime Minister. Chen Mo requested to restore the imperial examination. It is obvious that he wants to select officials through the imperial examination and attract talents to govern the north for him. Once that time comes, the people in the north will know his name, and who can compete with him?" said another aide to Lu Sheng.

"Prime Minister, you must not agree to this, lest you raise a tiger that will cause harm to you."

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Lu Sheng's staff all advised Lu Sheng not to agree to Chen Mo's request.

However, Xiliang was Chen Mo's ally, and Lu Sheng was attacking Xiliang, but Chen Mo didn't say anything.

If Lu Sheng disagrees with Chen Mo's request at this time, Chen Mo will definitely have objections.

In addition, the restoration of the imperial examination system is only disadvantageous to "ambitious people" like Lu Sheng, but it is a good thing for people all over the world.

If Lu Sheng disagrees with Chen Mo's request, Chen Mo will expose the matter.

Scholars all over the world will certainly regard Lu Sheng as an enemy.

Lu Sheng naturally had these concerns, so he looked at Luo Qingyang and asked for his opinion.

Just now, Luo Qingyang only said that Chen Mo's ambition was obvious, but he did not say whether he would agree to Chen Mo's offer to save his life.

After Luo Qingyang pondered for a while, he said: "The court must agree to Chen Mo's request."

"Why?" Lu Sheng asked.

Luo Qingyang first talked about what Lu Sheng was worried about, and then said: "Then the Prime Minister can ask His Majesty to issue an order to set the final examination venue in Luonan, and announce to the world with great fanfare that the world is still the world of the Song Dynasty. When the scholars in the world hear about the restoration of the imperial examination, they will only flock to Luonan.

Besides, Your Majesty is in Luonan. Although it was Chen Mo who requested the restoration of the imperial examination, he is not qualified to hold the imperial examination. If he dares to hold the imperial examination in Linzhou, we can use this as an excuse to sue him. "

Luo Qingyang’s meaning was very clear, which was to pick Chen Mo’s fruit.

Finally, Luo Qingyang said, "Even if Chen Mo really dares to hold the imperial examination in Linzhou, how can he announce the list of candidates admitted to the examination? In addition, there is a palace examination after the examination, and only His Majesty is qualified to personally question the candidates admitted to the examination. Can he really dare to risk the disapproval of the world and act on behalf of the emperor?"

What Luo Qingyang said makes sense.

After hearing this, Lu Sheng's other staff members fell into deep thought and felt that what Luo Qingyang said was feasible. Finally, Lu Sheng nodded and decided to go to the palace tomorrow to ask the emperor to issue an order to restore the imperial examination.

Linzhou, Xiangyang.

Chen Moshang still doesn't know about Lu Sheng's plan. At the moment, he is busy preparing for his wedding in a few days.

There is no need for a betrothal gift to take a concubine. Instead, the Yue family has to give a generous dowry.

In the afternoon, he had just come out of the tailor shop after trying on the newly made wedding suit for the groom, but he saw a pretty girl walking quickly towards him under the wall at the corner of the street, and Sun Meng hurried to stop her.

The girl claimed that she was Madam Xiao's personal maid and said that Madam Xiao wanted to see Chen Mo for something.

Mrs. Xiao was indeed getting anxious. It had been more than ten days since Chen Mo returned to Xiangyang, but he had never been to Tongque Garden once. She was afraid that Chen Mo had forgotten her.

After all, considering her age, it would not be an exaggeration to call her an old maid in the Song Dynasty.

He was worried that Chen Mo took her in just because of the temporary novelty, and now that the novelty was over, he would abandon her like a worn-out shoe.

In addition, the Xiao family kept urging her to take the initiative. She had no choice but to send her maid out to find Chen Mo and say that she wanted to see him.

But Chen Mo didn't refuse to look for her.

Or maybe I really don’t have time. I was busy with work during the day.

In recent days, I have been busy with wedding matters during the day.

At night, Xiaolu, Zhiqing, Zhining and others came in turns, leaving Chen Mo with no time to think about other women.

But if it's this afternoon, there will be some time.

Chen Mo turned his eyes to look at Madam Xiao's maid and said softly, "I know, go back and come over later."

The maid left happily.

Chen Mo gave Sun Meng a few instructions and then walked towards Tongque Garden.

……

In Tongque Garden, in Madam Xiao's room.

After the maid ran back to tell Madam Xiao that Duke Anguo would be over soon, Madam Xiao immediately sat down in front of the dressing table and began to dress up.

When she was almost done with her makeup, another maidservant came into the room and said with a smile, "Madam, the Duke of Anguo is here."

"So fast"

Mrs. Xiao's face turned red with anger. Upon hearing this, she felt embarrassed and then anxious. She stood up and went out with her maid to greet them.

At this moment, Chen Mo also walked into the room, and a scent of rouge like orchid and musk wafted into his nose.

Mrs. Xiao and Chen Mo met face to face.

Madam Xiao invited Chen Mo to the party, naturally with the intention of seducing him, so even in the middle of winter, she still wore light clothes. The beautiful woman in a purple violet dress had a emerald bun like clouds, a jade-like face and a plump appearance. Under her willow eyebrows, a pair of narrow eyes with light eyeshadow were charming and flowing. She had a graceful figure, squatted down, and said with red lips: "Hello, Duke Anguo."

The blush on her face had not yet faded, and her eyes dropped after she finished speaking.

Seeing this, the maids tactfully retreated and closed the door of the wing room.

The moment the door closed, Mrs. Xiao's heartbeat inexplicably quickened.

"Mrs. Xiao, we meet again." Chen Mo smiled, making people feel like spring breeze.

"It's been more than a year since we last met." Hearing this familiar voice, Mrs. Xiao became more nervous, and her voice trembled a little.

Chen Mo took two steps forward, looked at the beautiful woman with picturesque eyebrows and a voluptuous figure, took the initiative to hug her, leaned close to the ear with pearl earrings, and whispered: "It's been so long since we last met, Madam, do you miss me?"

As he spoke, he tapped the millstone lightly, causing waves.

(End of this chapter)