In this way, these scholars came to the alley where one of them lived.

In fact, what these scholars didn’t know was that all the houses in this alley belonged to Zhao Ji.

Half of it was a reward from the emperor, and the other half was real estate that Zhao Ji bought with his own money in order to have peace and quiet.

It just happens to come in handy now.

Zhao Ji sneaked into one of the smaller houses.

He was wearing ordinary servant's clothes and pretended to be unintentional, sticking his head out to look at the people in the alley.

"Mr. Tong, you're back?" Zhao Ji casually called out a name, and sure enough, someone turned around.

How could the students have a clear idea of ​​the situation in the capital during this period, and Zhao Ji’s acting skills were excellent.

For a moment, everyone thought that this was a wealthy family who had come to this alley to look after the assets of the family.

So someone took the initiative to ask if they could use the courtyard to discuss something.

Zhao Ji naturally agreed.

In this way, these scholars began to discuss in one of Zhao Ji's larger properties.

In fact, after all the discussions, there are only a few conclusions.

First, the emperor must be unsafe now, otherwise he would not change his orders every day.

The Second Prime Minister and his men did take into account the scholar power represented by their group.

Third, the Prime Minister must have his own little thoughts behind closing the city door, and it is very likely that he is plotting treason.

When all these things were sorted out, the scholars became more and more anxious.

"The emperor's situation is unclear now, and we common people can't see him either. If we insist on doing it recklessly, I'm afraid there will be no results!"

Someone suggested this.

"I think our top priority now is to unite all of us and let the Prime Minister see our strength, so that he can consider it. It would be best if the Prime Minister knows that now is not a good time to attack the Emperor. This way, we can indirectly protect the Emperor!"

A voice sounded from the crowd.

Everyone's eyes fell on this person.

I saw that this was a frail scholar in a long robe, who looked thin and fragile.

But the tone of this person's voice was very firm and full of energy.

It makes people feel that this person must be a very courageous person.

Under this person's leadership, everyone's minds were opened up.

At the same time, seven or eight other plans were implemented.

At this moment, the weak scholar stopped talking, looking as if he was ready to retire after achieving success, and blended himself into the crowd.

This was none other than Zhao Ji after he had disguised himself.

After all, this courtyard was Zhao Ji's territory. After Zhao Ji, who played the role of steward, let these scholars in, he quietly returned to his room and changed into scholar's clothes.

Then he found the right time and spoke when it was time to speak.

These scholars did not know that all the things and directions they were discussing were guided by Zhao Ji.

However, in this atmosphere of discussion, Zhao Ji also discovered that these scholars were truly enthusiastic. Many of them were not working for fame or fortune, but simply wanted to make the court better and to help the emperor.

At this moment, Zhao Ji realized very clearly that water can carry a boat but can also capsize it.

So Zhao Ji participated in several discussions later, and each time he helped these scholars to correct some unrealistic ideas.

Before we knew it, the discussion had lasted until dark.

These scholars are more energetic than each other, because there is light in their eyes and faith in their hearts.

At the same time, the Prime Minister in the Prime Minister's Mansion received the news that the scholars had dispersed and heaved a sigh of relief.

At the same time, I also began to think about the other troubles caused by changing orders every day.

For example, now that the imperial examination has been liberalized, there will definitely be a steady stream of other scholars coming to the capital.

The city gates are now completely closed. If they remain closed in the future, it is likely to continue to cause the previous phenomenon of large numbers of people gathering outside the city gates.

By then, all the unstable factors will appear.

The prime minister felt a headache when he thought of this situation, because he didn't want to experience the same thing a second time.

"How about we open the city gate first?" the prime minister asked his confidant.

In fact, not all of the prime minister's confidants have real abilities. Most of them rely on the prime minister to survive, so most of the time they are just trying to guess the prime minister's intentions when speaking.

So now some people have keenly discovered that the prime minister now wants to open the city gate.

So immediately, someone who was trying to curry favor with the powerful said, "I think since the imperial examination has been restored, there is no other meaning in closing the city gates!"

"Besides, even if the city gates are sealed now, there will be no other gains or progress!"

Although the person who was speaking was talking about the imperial examination, in fact everyone present knew that he was talking about the emperor's disappearance.

We have been searching for nearly five days now, but still have not found any trace of the emperor. It's as if the emperor disappeared out of thin air.

This is when the city gates are blocked. If the city gates are opened later, it is not certain what will happen.

"I think if the city gate is opened, some people might want to go out. Then we just need to wait at the city gate, and we might get something unexpected!"

As soon as these words came out, the Prime Minister immediately looked up at the aide who had spoken. "You're right. I was also wondering if this situation would happen. If it really happened, I think we could put more effort into checking and searching the passengers. This way, it would be like a trap to lure the snake out!"

The prime minister had made up his mind, and most of the other staff members also began to agree.

So on the next day, those scholars heard again that the gates of the imperial city had returned to normal and were opened to allow people outside to come in normally, while people inside could leave the city normally after being reviewed and checked.

In fact, this move made by the prime minister was within Zhao Ji's expectations. Zhao Ji himself knew that once the imperial examination system was launched, the city gates would have to be opened. Otherwise, how would those scholars from outside be able to get in?

Zhao Ji both instigated and guided the scholars, actually all for this moment.

Zhao Ji's most fundamental goal was never to make the prime minister compromise on the issue of the imperial examination. Zhao Ji's fundamental goal was to open the city gate.

Only when the city gate was opened could Zhao Ji contact the outside world step by step.