Cai Yan's carriage was about to leave, but he didn't expect that the whole city was under martial law, and even the soldiers of the army took to the streets to clear the place.

"Go back immediately, otherwise don't blame us for being rude!"

A group of soldiers rushed to Cai Yan's car, and the leader shouted loudly.

"We are the family members of Mr. Cai from Zhongshushe!"

The driver seemed very experienced and immediately gave Cai Bian's name.

However, this group of soldiers did not agree at all, and immediately raised their sticks and said angrily: "I don't care who you are, the superiors have said that today, even the ruling family must return home honestly!"

These soldiers are all fierce and fierce, and they will take action if they disagree.

Cai Yan on the carriage was so frightened that her face turned pale. Where had she seen such a battle before?

"Everyone, please calm down, we will go back immediately!"

At this time, Ning Fu finally stood up and said, and then winked at Cai Yan and others.

Cai Yan understood immediately and hurriedly got off the carriage and hid in Ning Fu's home with his servants.

After closing the door, Liu Qingxin also patted her chest and exclaimed: "What's going on? How come the capital is under martial law?"

"Such a big battle, even my father's name is not used. Could it be that someone rebelled?"

Cai Yan suddenly thought of a possibility, and his face turned even whiter with fear.

Rebellion? Ning Fu was stunned, who could get ahead of me?

"Probably not. If someone rebelled, the city would have been filled with shouts of murder."

Ning Fu quickly analyzed calmly.

"It's not just a rebellion, but it's also a matter of knowing what happened to my father and the others?"

Liu Qingxin believed in Ning Fu's judgment, and then started to worry about Liu Zheng.

It was getting late by now, and the sun was about to set.

"Ms. Cai, I think you won't be able to leave for a while, so why not just eat at home first and wait until the situation outside becomes clear before making plans!"

Ning Fu finally proposed to Cai Yan.

"Okay! I listen to brother-in-law Ning!"

Cai Yan immediately nodded in agreement.

Liu Qingxin also put aside her personal prejudices and took Cai Yan back to the backyard to rest.

After dinner, Ning Fu arranged for the women to rest in the backyard, while he and the coachman guarded the gate.

The streets outside the door were already deserted, and occasionally groups of patrolling soldiers would pass by.

The originally bustling and bustling city of Tokyo suddenly became chilly at this moment.

…

The Political Affairs Hall, the office of the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, was also the core power institution.

Prime Minister is actually a common name, and the real official title should be "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Ping Zhang Shi".

In addition to the prime minister, there should be several deputy prime ministers in the political affairs hall, usually named as governors participating in political affairs.

After Yuanfeng's reform, the governor who participated in political affairs was abolished and replaced by Zhongshu. The second minister and the two ministers were deputy prime ministers.

In other words, if the establishment is full, the political hall should have one prime minister and four deputy prime ministers to govern together.

However, after Zhang Dun returned to Beijing, he took over all the power and all four deputy prime minister positions were vacant.

Zeng Bu went to the Privy Council, and Cai Bian was only from Zhongshushe.

Zhengshitang has completely become Zhang Dun's hall of speech.

But today was an exception. Zeng Bu, Cai Bian, Cai Jing and others all gathered in the political hall.

These big shots in the court gathered together, but no one spoke, and the atmosphere seemed very dull.

"Brother Zihou, is the martial law in the city a bit too much?"

After Zeng Bu was silent for a long time, he was finally the first to speak.

Zeng Bu is one year younger than Zhang Dun. He has a square face and thick eyebrows. His eyes are not big, but he exudes perseverance.

"Smallpox broke out outside the city. No one knows whether it has spread to the city. If so, Tokyo has a population of one million. Who can I say what the consequences will be?"

Zhang Dun said with a gloomy expression.

Smallpox is a plague that everyone avoids like snakes and scorpions. If the most serious form of smallpox spreads, it can even massacre a city and destroy a country.

The big guys here all looked heavy when they thought about the horror of smallpox.

As Zhang Dun said, Tokyo has a population of one million. If smallpox really breaks out, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"So is this smallpox epidemic severe or mild, and how many people die from the disease?"

Cai Bian was silent for a moment and asked.

Smallpox is also divided into severe and mild symptoms. Some smallpox symptoms are mild, and only one in ten people may die. Some smallpox symptoms are severe, and five or six out of ten people may die.

"The time is too short, we don't know yet."

Zhang Dun's voice was low.

"But even if it is a mild form of smallpox, if it spreads, 100,000 people may die in Tokyo, and rumors will spread..."

Zhang Dun didn't say anything more until the end, but everyone present also understood what he meant.

Zhao Xu had just taken office and reactivated the new party. If smallpox broke out at this time, the old party would definitely take the opportunity to criticize him.

For example, this plague is all because their new party is in power, which has aroused the anger of God and people, so God will send the plague.

Don't underestimate this kind of accusation. The Confucian theory of "influence between heaven and man" is deeply rooted in people's hearts.

At that time, not only Zhang Dun and others will step down, but also Zhao Xu will be punished.

"Now what?"

Cai Jing, who was sitting in the corner, said.

He is only one year older than Cai Bian. Both brothers are gentle in appearance and have outstanding literary names.

People often compare their brothers with brothers Su Shi and Su Che.

"The whole city is under martial law, and areas are being investigated. All suspected patients and people around them will be quarantined on the spot. Even if it is found that there is a problem in my family, no exception will be made!"

Zhang Dun made a quick decision and used the stupidest and most effective method.

Zeng Bu and others looked at each other, knowing that Zhang Dun was forcing them to express their stance.

"Xiaoguan agrees. Under the epidemic, no one can be exempted. If there is any problem in Xiaguan's family, Xianguan will never show favoritism!"

Cai Jing was the first to stand up and agree.

Zeng Bu, Cai Bian and others could only nod in agreement when faced with justice.

"Since everyone agrees, let's go to the palace to meet the Saint together!"

Zhang Dun immediately stood up and said, if today's matter had not been too big, he would not have summoned so many people to discuss it together.

…

Worried about the situation outside, Ning Fu didn't sleep much all night and took turns keeping vigil with the Cai family's coachman.

After dawn, it was still quiet outside, except for the footsteps of patrol soldiers, there was no sound of anyone at all.

It was as if the huge capital city had turned into an empty city.

The coachman is getting older and can no longer stand it in the middle of the night. Now he is snoring loudly.

Ning Fu's sleepiness has long since passed, and now he doesn't want to sleep at all.

During breakfast, Liu Qingxin and Cai Yan both had red eyes, obviously they didn't sleep well last night.

"You don't have to worry too much. The city is very quiet. Only sergeants are patrolling. There must be some special reason why the court ordered the city to be closed."

Ning Fu spoke to comfort him.

"Even so, it still makes people worry!"

Liu Qingxin sighed, but Cai Yan next to her just lowered her head to eat and did not speak.

"Don't think too much. It's dawn now, and maybe there will be definite news soon."

Ning Fu smiled again.

It was still very quiet outside in the morning, with soldiers patrolling one after another.

Some people wanted to go out, but were immediately driven back.

Ask them why they closed the city? No one will answer. In fact, these soldiers themselves may not know.

Liu Qingxin and Cai Yan stayed in the study, no longer thinking about reading and writing.

But at this moment, Ning Fu walked in carrying something.
To be continued...