I rode and slashed unparalleled in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 758: Open the door, Jinyiwei investigates the case

Luoyang, Sikong Mansion.

"What? What did you say?!"

"Our people were arrested, the students dispersed, and the protest was a complete failure?!!"

Zhong Fu widened his eyes and looked at the subordinate who came to report with an expression of disbelief. The teacup in his hand fell to the ground violently, and the tea splashed everywhere.

The subordinates knelt on the ground tremblingly, lowered their heads, not daring to look directly into Zhong Fu's angry eyes, and just nodded continuously.

The most frustrating thing is cursing.

He expected Su Yao to take action.

There was no way that hot-blooded general could endure such abuse and humiliation like an old turtle.

However, Zhong Fu just couldn't believe that when Su Yao arrested people in public, those hot-blooded students didn't resist passionately.

No matter how you think about it, this will at least lead to a serious bloody conflict.

At that time, he could make a big fuss about such things, unite the scholars in the court and the public, severely criticize the princess who was the regent and Su Yao who caused the incident, and let the world see the sinister faces of these two people.

However, Zhong Fu never expected that his subordinates not only did not bring him any surprising good news, but instead brought him the bad news that his plan was completely ruined.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

"How do you guys do things?"

“Why did it become like this!?”

The subordinate was so frightened that he trembled all over, and kowtowed like crazy, begging for mercy:
"Master Sikong! We have really tried our best!"

"Students had gathered in groups of tens of thousands to denounce the traitor Su Yao."

"As a result, suddenly that Minister Xun issued an order saying that the general would hold an imperial examination after the new emperor ascended the throne. All of a sudden, the students seemed to have forgotten everything that had happened before and rushed to the Imperial College to prepare for the exam. No matter how much we instigated them, no one responded!"

The subordinate kowtowed and explained anxiously, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

After he told Zhong Fu in detail what Xun Yu had conveyed, the expression on Lord Sikong's face became increasingly gloomy, with anger and unwillingness flashing in his eyes.

"Imperial Examination..." Zhong Fu muttered to himself, his voice revealing a deep chill, "This Su Yao actually came up with such a way to win people's hearts, what a good trick!"

He knew very well that the emergence of the imperial examination was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the aristocratic families. In the past, the aristocratic families controlled the officialdom, monopolized resources and power, and made it difficult for children from poor families to succeed.

But now, the imperial examination launched by Su Yao does not care about family background, but only talent. It undoubtedly provides a way for children from poor families to be promoted, which will greatly shake the foundation of the aristocratic families.

"We can't keep this kid alive!" Zhong Fu gritted his teeth, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, "If he continues like this, the foundation of our Han Dynasty will be destroyed!"

He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and thought about his next move.

"Those students are now preparing for the imperial examination in the Imperial Academy. They must have been overwhelmed by the temptation of the imperial examination. However, this so-called imperial examination is not something that can be completed overnight. We still have time."

He looked at his subordinates kneeling on the ground and ordered in a deep voice:

"Immediately send people to the Imperial College to monitor the movements of those students. At the same time, contact the aristocratic families inside and outside the capital and let everyone work together to find a solution. We must strengthen the resistance to Su Yao's new policies."

"Also," Zhong Fu's eyes flashed with cunning, "send people to spread rumors, saying that the imperial examination is just a means for Su Yao to win people's hearts, and there is a huge conspiracy behind it."

"Those students who pass the exam will be assigned to tough places like Liangzhou, Lingnan, and Liaodong. It's definitely not the good thing they imagine!"

Upon hearing this, the subordinate nodded and hurried away.

Zhong Fu stood in the study, staring out the window, his heart filled with worry and resentment.

He knew that Su Yao's rise was unstoppable, but he would never sit idly by and wait for death.

The aristocratic families have gone through hundreds of years and have deep roots and complex connections. They have their own foundation and strength.

"Su Yao, do you think that introducing the imperial examination can shake the foundation of my aristocratic family?" Zhong Fu sneered, "You underestimate us!"

He knew very well that although the imperial examination provided a path for children from poor families to advance in career, the aristocratic families still controlled the court.

They have a huge family network and connections, and can call the shots in official circles. Moreover, the imperial examination is not without loopholes.

These aristocratic families now have innate advantages in officialdom and can manipulate the examination results through various means so that their children can successfully enter officialdom.

Even in the Imperial College, which of the current executives does not have some close relationship with them?
It is wishful thinking to think of bringing them down by this means!
"Su Yao, just wait and see!"

"I, Zhong Fu, will never let you succeed!"

Zhong Fu swore secretly in his heart that the conflict between the two due to family hatred and conflicting interests made it impossible to reconcile the conflict between them.

After he sorted out his thoughts, he immediately began to make emergency connections.

At the same time, he contacted the other two Three Dukes, the Nine Ministers and other high-ranking officials in the capital, condemning Su Yao's brutal behavior of arresting students without authorization and demanding that they be released as soon as possible.

On the other hand, he also sent letters to the princes in various places in the name of the Three Dukes, requesting them to lead their troops to defend the king, execute Su Yao and establish a new king!

At this time, the influence of the Three Dukes was still enormous. If his plan succeeded, and if all the enemies were to be linked together and everyone was killed, the impact on the government would be enormous.

However, Su Yao naturally would not give him any chance.

That very night, just after Zhong Fu's secret letter was sent, Wang Ling's Jinyiwei's Tiqi attacked quietly and surrounded his Sikong Mansion under the cover of darkness.

"Oh no, oh no, sir!"

"Jinyiwei, Jinyiwei has surrounded our mansion!"

A servant rushed into the study in panic, interrupting Zhong Fu's thoughts.

He widened his eyes and looked at the servant in disbelief, as if he had not heard what he said clearly.

"What did you say? Jinyiwei? How could they..."

Zhong Fu's voice trembled slightly, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

The servant gasped and stammered:

"I don't know either. They suddenly rushed in, saying they were ordered by the general to arrest the rebels!"

"And they specifically ask you to come out and surrender yourself, otherwise they will..."

"How dare you! I am the Third Duke, how can he arrest you just because he wants to?" Zhong Fu's face turned pale and he shouted angrily at the table.

However, anger cannot change reality.

He had always been paying attention to Su Yao's military reform and knew that the Jinyiwei were Su Yao's most trusted confidants, and their powers were quite similar to those of the former Sili Xiaowei.

This time, it was also them who arrested the people he sent to incite the students during the day. They were definitely the most evil minions.

Since Su Yao dared to attack him, one of the Three Dukes, he was obviously fully prepared and would not give him any chance to counterattack.

"Master, what should we do?!"

"What are you crying for, you coward!"

"It's just a matter of fighting back and covering up the enemy with earth!"

"If Su Yao has the guts, just kill me right here, otherwise, I will never surrender to him!"

After saying that, Zhong Fu pushed away the servant in front of him, strode out of the study, and prepared to meet these Jinyiwei in person.

At the same time as setting off, Zhong Fu was also prepared for a final desperate stand. He immediately urgently mobilized all the servants who were guarding the house and rushed to the gate together to prepare for any eventuality.

Zhong Fu believed that his opposition to Su Yao absolutely represented the interests of the vast majority of the aristocratic families.

They couldn't just watch themselves being destroyed by Su Yao.

As long as he can hold on long enough, when the war breaks out here, someone will definitely run to him for help.

(End of this chapter)