This afternoon.

After reading the latest essay on the Industrial Party presented by Jiao Shun, Emperor Longyuan pondered over it for a long time before reaching out to the memorial that needed to be reviewed.

When he opened the first memorial, he was still a little absent-minded, but when he saw what was reported above, he immediately frowned.

When Dai Quan, the eunuch in charge of the capital, saw this, his heart was in his throat. He leaned forward slightly, ready to kneel down to meet the emperor's anger at any time because he deliberately placed the memorial at the top. The general content was the report of the Inspectorate.

, the gentry students in the capital were so excited by Zhou Long's case that they planned to go to the gate of Dali Temple to protest.

The main demands of the students were also listed above, namely: to release Zhou Long in court and to severely punish the treacherous villain who caused trouble in the imperial court.

Although the Chunqiu style of writing is used here, anyone can see that the so-called treacherous villain refers to Jiao Shun, the director of the Department of Affairs of the Ministry of Industry.

Considering the emperor's recent appreciation and affection for Jiao Shun, this memorial will undoubtedly greatly offend...

"Haha~"

Emperor Longyuan suddenly chuckled and threw the memorial to the ground: "The mantis is blocking the car with his arms, and he is underestimating his own ability! Make a fuss, make a fuss, if we don't make a fuss, how will we know who is the real treacherous villain?

"

After a pause, he asked Dai Quan: "When will the summary of the state-owned workshops in the first half of the year be available?"

"this……"

Dai Quan thought for a while and immediately replied: "According to the usual practice in previous years, reports are usually submitted after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"It's too late, it's too late!"

Emperor Longyuan couldn't help but said: "Order the Ministry of Industry to summarize the situation in Zhili within three days, and publish a summary and post it in the Supervisory Office, Hanlin Academy, Imperial College, and major academies in the capital, so that they can

See with your own eyes what you are saying is causing harm to the country and the people!"

Although the data for the first half of the year has not been reported, the emperor, who paid special attention to the Ministry of Industry and the New Deal, learned the general situation in advance.

Overall, the situation is very gratifying, and the biggest highlight lies in the June data.

After the news of the engineering professorship spread like wildfire, most workshops in Zhili achieved excess output in June, and cost control and finished product quality also improved to a considerable extent, which is enough to prove that the engineering professorship

Positive utility.

Now that the emperor has asked the Ministry of Industry to publish a list and list the data, he is obviously trying to slap scholars in the face.

You say that Jiao Shun brought disaster to the country and the people, but he only used the position of a ninth-grade craftsman official to make the state-owned workshops burst out with great vitality, and the benefits he created for the country could only be achieved by a hundred or a thousand bookworms.

It may not be as good as that!

When Dai Quan sent out the eunuch to deliver the order, Emperor Longyuan continued to read the memorial and asked casually: "Where did the bicycle go today?"

"It seems that it was borrowed by Concubine Rong."

"Concubine Rong?"

The emperor nodded slightly, obviously satisfied with this choice.

Originally, after he regained his power, he had always used the method of drawing lots to select his bed partner, but since he once again used bicycles as props at Concubine Xian De's place last time, the concubines in the palace suddenly became enlightened and ran to the Queen one after another.

Borrow a car from the empress, and then try to deliver the news to the emperor.

Although the emperor did not intend to use this thing as a prop every day, he was still happy to see his concubines competing for favor, so he acquiesced in this method.

…………

Then it was July 20th.

Worried about being blocked by students outside, Jiao Shuntian arrived at Dali Temple before dawn.

As a result, as soon as they arrived in the deserted lobby, Liu Changyou chased after him.

Jiao Shun knew that if Liu Changyou came here at this time, he must have some important news, so he hurriedly asked people from Dali Temple to prepare a value room.

When the two of them entered the duty room one after another, Liu Changyou immediately knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, come on, something happened!"

"What happened?"

"Workshop, things are not right in the workshop. Just as the city gates opened today, there were several promotions. The ambassador sent someone to report that yesterday the working students gathered their cronies and had a secret discussion behind closed doors..."

As Liu Changyou spoke, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and asked for instructions: "I feel that something is wrong with the rumors, so I sent people to various places to find out what happened, and at the same time I hurried over to report to the Lord."

Tsk~

Hearing that the work-study students were making strange movements again, Jiao Shun felt as if his boots had hit the ground.

In fact, he had some contradictions in his heart before this. On the one hand, he didn't want the working-study students to cause trouble and destroy his hard-earned plan. On the other hand, he felt that if the working-study students didn't dare to resist in the face of the crisis of ruining their future, it would be really sorry.

I have cultivated it carefully for more than a year.

"grown ups."

Liu Changyou cautiously asked for instructions: "Do you think we should order the workshop to be under martial law? Then ask Limu Yang..."

Jiao Shun raised his hand to stop him.

Either Yang Hongqing has been deceiving himself, or he has been completely kept in the dark by his classmates.

Regardless of whether it is the former or the latter, this guy will be useless in the future!

As for ordering the workshop to be under martial law...

If it were before he obtained the right to record the secret recital, Jiao Shun might have taken such a countermeasure to avoid unnecessary complications.

But recently, by writing essays on the Industrial Party, he has established a closer relationship with the emperor, which also gives him more confidence to face the current complex situation.

Moreover, the current fierce and one-sided public opinion was somewhat beyond his expectation.

If not...

How about just letting the work-study students make a fuss, so that they can be neutralized?

He knew these work-study students quite well. Although some of them were reckless, the ones who really talked were calm and smart, and it was basically impossible for them to take the initiative to have a head-on conflict with the students.

And since they have been able to keep it secret until now, they have obviously established a considerable degree of organizational capabilities.

Um……

Chen Wansan and Li Qing must be saved!

When he thought about the possibility of working-study students to succeed, Jiao Shun's mind suddenly jumped to another direction.

No matter what the final result is, the reputation of those who organized this labor movement is bound to increase greatly. If they don't find ways to check and balance, it may become a routine practice to leave their teacher and boss alone in the future.

Although Chen Wansan and Li Qing were the forerunners to go alone, this was the reason why Jiao Shun had no intention at the beginning and would do his best to protect them.

But as long as both parties are not monolithic, it is possible to control them.

In particular, Jiao Shun also occupies the dual high ground of division commander and superior, and can fully adopt the strategy of divide and conquer.

"grown ups?"

Seeing Jiao Shun silent, Liu Changyou asked anxiously, "How should we respond?"

"Let's wait and see what happens."

Jiao Shun gave an answer that surprised Liu Changyou, and then ordered: "Go outside and take a look to see which yamen is responsible for maintaining order today."

Liu Changyou hesitated to speak, which showed that Jiao Shun had a firm attitude and could only accept the order and leave.

…………

at the same time.

As the commander-in-chief of the operation, Dong Xun also arrived near Dali Temple early in the morning.

However, he handed over the close reconnaissance mission to Ma Siyuan, while he sat at a tea stall more than a hundred steps away from Dali Temple to provide central coordination.

Unlike Kang Ge, who was enthusiastic on stage yesterday, Dong Xun, who wrapped his picket uniform in a cloak, also became taciturn.

The frowned brows and the clenched fists under the table all proved that he was actually far less confident than he showed yesterday. The so-called not fighting uncertain battles was just to appease everyone's hearts.

At this time, Ma Siyuan and two work-study students in plain clothes walked quickly towards the tea stall.

Seeing his face sinking and frowning, Dong Xun's heart skipped a beat. He barely suppressed his panic, stood up and asked with a smile: "How's it going?"

Ma Siyuan winked at the two people behind him and asked them to occupy the empty tables on both sides. Then he sat down opposite Dong Xun and whispered: "It's not going well. The people here are from the city patrol army and horse division, leading them."

The team leader... is the censor patrolling the city."

Dong Xun fell back on the bench and said bitterly: "How can he be the censor patrolling the city?!"

This is almost the worst situation he imagined!

Speaking of the yamen that manages public security in the capital, the first thing most people think of is the Shuntianfu yamen, so yesterday Dong Xun used the name of Jiayu Village to stabilize people's hearts.

However, according to the current system of the Xia Dynasty, in addition to Shuntian Prefecture and the two county yamen under its jurisdiction, there is another yamen that also has the authority to govern the public security of the capital.

That is the City Patrol Troops and Horses Division, which accepts the dual leadership of the Fifth Army Governor's Office and the Inspectorate.

Generally speaking, in situations like students blocking doors to protest, the first choice is for Shuntian Prefecture to come forward to maintain order. Even if the city patrol troops are alerted, military officials are usually the ones to lead the team.

What requires the patrolling censor to come forward to lead the team is often arrests and inspections involving illegal behavior of officials.

Therefore, when Dong Xun and others first planned their actions, they all thought that the chance of encountering the censor patrolling the city was low, but whoever realized it just happened to win the lottery!

You know, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is the vanguard in criticizing engineering studies and the New Deal. If you think about it, you know, between students and working-study students, they will choose to favor one side.

Seeing that Dong Xun's face was gray and he had obviously suffered a big blow, Ma Siyuan said softly: "Now is not the time to be panicked and frustrated. An arrow is on the string. Not to mention the censor patrolling the city, even if it is the king of heaven, we can only bite the bullet.

Already."

Dong Xun took a deep breath, drank the cold tea on the table in one gulp, wiped his mouth and gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, you have to shoot when the arrow is on the string! So what if there is favoritism by the imperial censor? We didn't think about it at all.

How can I take advantage here!"

After a pause, he said again: "It's almost time for the people to arrive. Let's carefully instruct you again. Don't be..."

He wanted to say that he must not be taken advantage of by the censor patrolling the city, but then he thought about it, this department is the vanguard of opposing engineering studies and work-study students. No matter how much he restrains himself, he may not be able to jump out of the egg.

A picky fate.

He couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, let's try not to get caught."

"The thing about mobilizing more people..."

"Suppress the news! If someone comes after getting the news, you must do your best to dissuade him!"

Originally, I was thinking of raising my arms to attract tens of thousands of people to follow, but now I am trying to stop the workers from coming, so as not to cause more trouble.

Dong Xun's mood inevitably dropped a bit, and he smiled bitterly and said: "If we are captured by the City Patrol Department, I don't know if we will be able to see Li Qing and Chen Wansan."

Ma Siyuan responded with silence. Although he was also very worried, he had more compelling motives than Dong Xun, so it was absolutely impossible for him to back down.

The two of them were looking at each other in silence, when suddenly another work-study student ran over like a flying bird, not caring about hiding his identity, and shouted directly from three to five feet away: "President, Lao Ma, the teacher is coming from Dali Temple."

Come out and ask to see the censor patrolling the city by name!"

Dong Xun and Ma Siyuan stood up suddenly at the same time. After exchanging glances, they greeted each other in unison: "Let's go over and have a look!"

When they arrived at the gate of Dali Temple, Chen Shou, the censor of the city patrol, happened to meet Jiao Shun. He put on an arrogant face with his nostrils pointed upward, and said in a tone of voice: "I have my duty, Master Jiao is responsible for it."

If you really have something important to do, you might as well say so."

He emphasized the word "true", which seemed to indicate that if Jiao Shun could not give a legitimate reason, he would immediately fall out.

Jiao Shun didn't care about his attitude. He glanced at both sides of the gate with the corner of his eye and said loudly: "Jiao heard that students were coming to protest today, and he also heard that people from the Patrol Army and Horses Division were maintaining security in front of the gate.

From Jiao's point of view, there is no need to mobilize troops and mobilize troops like this as if facing a formidable enemy!"

Chen Shou snorted when he heard this and said in an official tone: "I'm afraid it's not Mr. Jiao's business. I'm here at the invitation of Dali Temple. Naturally, it's up to Dali Temple to decide if it's necessary."

After saying that, he wanted to walk away, as if the first half of his words to Jiao Shun were all derogatory.

"Chen Yushi's words are wrong!"

Jiao Shun raised his voice again and said: "The students came here this time partly for Zhou Long and partly for Jiao. How can Jiao just sit idly by?"

Chen Shou turned halfway, then turned back again, and asked with a sneer: "What do you want, Master Jiao?"

"Please Chen Yushi be careful when maintaining order and never hurt innocent people!" Jiao Shunyi cupped his hands and said with emotion: "Emperor Taizu once said that the truth becomes clearer with more arguments. Jiao thinks he has a clear conscience.

I firmly believe that even if students are temporarily deceived, they will be able to see the truth sooner or later!"

"And if during this period, someone is convicted for speaking out against Jiao, this is something Jiao will never want to see!"

Jiao Shun's words stunned Chen Shou.

However, he was also an old official in the officialdom after all, and he soon realized that Jiao Shun was probably worried that someone would deliberately create conflicts to frame him, so he confessed to the public in advance.

He sneered secretly, thinking that with the current direction of public opinion, why would there be any need to deliberately create conflicts?

As long as the students are allowed to protest for a few more days, someone in the DPRK will naturally take the opportunity to criticize!

At that moment, Chen Shou said without hesitation: "Don't worry, those who come are all outstanding talents of the country. With Chen here, they will not be harmed at all."

"Chen Yushi dares to swear an oath?!"

Jiao Shun was worried and chased after him: "I swear to you that there will never be any officers or soldiers in front of the door today who hurt people for no reason or make arbitrary arrests?!"

"Who do you think Chen is? Am I going to go back on my word?"

Chen Shou was a little angry. He saw Jiao Shun staring at him closely, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal, but he was too lazy to argue with him. He simply said: "Okay, then I, Chen Shou, will swear an oath in public that I will never give up in front of my door today."
Chapter completed!