Chapter 526 Chen Mo's Intentions Are Clear

Yong'an Year 2, January 17th.

Luonan.

In the study of the Xiangguo Mansion.

All the core staff of Lu Sheng gathered here, looking at the memorial passed over, with inexplicable meaning and complicated expressions.

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

In theory, restoring the imperial examination is a good thing for the country and the people.

But after seeing this memorial, these staff of Lu Sheng saw Chen Mo's intention behind it.

Luo Qingyang, the most trusted staff of Lu Sheng, said: "Xiangguo, Chen Mo's ambition is simply obvious.

He just eliminated the Jinxia barbarians in the north and recovered the lost land in the north, and he couldn't wait to ask for the restoration of the imperial examination. Once he succeeded, all the scholars in the world would have to worship him as the master. At that time, in the eyes of the people of the world, there would be no emperor and the court, but Chen Mo. At that time, the people would have to take his words as the standard."

Now, except for the stability of the war in the north.

The court led by Lu Sheng is still fighting with Xiliang.

The King of Huai is already a dead body in the tomb.

The King of Chong is busy with his own affairs.

The King of Anping is too small.

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

Once the imperial examination is restored, only Chen Mo can really run it.

By then, all the scholars in the world will have to rush to Linzhou.

"Yes, Prime Minister. Chen Mo asked for the restoration of the imperial examination, obviously wanting to select officials through the imperial examination, win over talents, and govern the north for him. Once that time comes, the people in the north will know his name, and who can compete with him." Another staff member of Lu Sheng said.

"Prime Minister, you must not agree to it, so as not to raise a tiger for harm."

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Lu Sheng's staff members are all persuading Lu Sheng not to agree to Chen Mo's request.

However, Xiliang is Chen Mo's ally, and Lu Sheng is attacking Xiliang, and Chen Mo has not said anything.

If Lu Sheng does not agree to Chen Mo's request at this time, Chen Mo will definitely have opinions.

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

If Lu Sheng disagrees with Chen Mo's request, Chen Mo will expose this matter at that time.

The scholars of the world will certainly regard Lu Sheng as an enemy.

Lu Sheng naturally has these concerns, and looks at Luo Qingyang to ask for his opinion.

Just now, Luo Qingyang only said that Chen Mo's ambition is obvious, but he did not say whether to agree to Chen Mo's request.

After considering it for a while, Luo Qingyang said: "The court should agree to Chen Mo's request."

"Why?" Lu Sheng said.

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 location of the imperial examination in Luonan, and announce to the world with great fanfare that this 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, His Majesty is in Luonan. Although Chen Mo asked for 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 is very clear, that is, to pick Chen Mo's fruit.

Finally, Luo Qingyang also said: "Even if Chen Mo really dares to hold the imperial examination in Linzhou, how should he announce the list of tribute students admitted in this joint examination? In addition, there is a palace examination after the joint examination, and only His Majesty is qualified to personally question the tribute students admitted in the palace examination. Can he really dare to risk the world's disapproval and act on behalf of the heaven?"

Luo Qingyang's words are not unreasonable.

After hearing this, Lu Sheng's other staff members fell into 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 Mo still didn't know Lu Sheng's plan. At this moment, he was busy with the wedding in a few days.

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

In the afternoon, he just came out of the tailor shop after trying on the newly made wedding dress of the groom, but saw a beautiful girl walking quickly under the wall at the corner of the street. Sun Meng hurried to stop her.

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

Madam Xiao was indeed anxious. Chen Mo had returned to Xiangyang for more than ten days, but he had never been to Tongque Garden once. She was afraid that Chen Mo would forget her.

After all, at her age, it was not an exaggeration to say that she was an old girl in the Song Dynasty.

He was worried that Chen Mo took her in just because of the novelty of the moment, and now that the novelty was gone, 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 a maid to find Chen Mo and say that she wanted to see him.

But Chen Mo didn't refuse to go to her.

He really didn't have time. He was busy with official business during the day.

In recent days, he was busy with the wedding during the day.

In the evening, Xiaolu, Zhiqing, Zhining and others took turns to come, leaving Chen Mo with no time to think about other women.

But this afternoon, there would be some time.

Chen Mo turned his head to look at Mrs. Xiao's maid and whispered, "I know, you go back and come later."

The maid left happily.

Chen Mo told Sun Meng a few words and walked towards Tongque Garden.

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Tongque Garden, Mrs. Xiao's wing.

After the maid rushed back to tell Mrs. Xiao that Duke Anguo would come later, Mrs. Xiao immediately sat in front of the dressing table and dressed up.

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

"So soon"

Mrs. Xiao's face turned red and she was so angry that she felt embarrassed and anxious. She stood up and took the maid to greet him.

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

Mrs. Xiao and Chen Mo met face to face.

Mrs. Xiao invited Chen Mo to the party, which was naturally meant to seduce him, so even in the winter, she still wore light clothes. The beautiful woman in a purple violet skirt had a green 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, her figure was graceful, she squatted down, and opened her red lips and said, "Hello, Lord Anguo."

The blush on her face did not fade, and her eyes drooped after she finished speaking.

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

As the door closed, Mrs. Xiao's heartbeat inexplicably accelerated.

"Madam 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, Madam 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 plump 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 gently patted the millstone, causing waves.