This question is really not easy to answer, the key is that this time the matter is really too big, and it will implicate them.

Who knows if they are behind the ghost, it is estimated that His Majesty also suspects it. It is estimated that only Xu Guangqi can get out of the relationship at the scene.

Xu Guangqi's own position is different from Han Yi's, and he is not a member of the Donglin Party. On the contrary, he is the most determined person by His Majesty's side, so His Majesty will definitely trust him.

The person who was most worried about the scene was Han Yi, after all, he was from the Donglin Party.

But this time things are full of weirdness, and no one can say what the situation will be, and there is no good way to do it for a while.

But His Majesty asked, and he couldn't help but say that Han Yi and the others were all pondering.

Xu Guangqi glanced at Han Yi and the two, knowing that these two people probably wouldn't speak.

So Xu Guangqi said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this matter needs to be considered in the long run. Although these people have gone too far and committed great crimes, they should indeed be punished severely. But now there is a lot of public opinion outside, and it is really difficult to do. ”

Xu Guangqi was actually very worried in his heart, for fear that His Majesty would kill him.

Xu Guangqi still has some understanding of His Majesty's personality.

Courage, perseverance, clarity of thought, and the ability to actively accept the advice of others are all the virtues of His Majesty today.

But His Majesty is young, he is easy to act impulsively, and he is not soft when he kills people. This is what Xu Guangqi is most worried about.

Once the conflict is intensified, things will be difficult to handle.

If the Ming Dynasty wants to enrich the country and strengthen the army, it needs the support of many people, not that it is enough to kill all those who oppose it. If they are all killed, they will be detached, and then there will really be no one to use.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi and said with a smile: "Although I am angry, I have not yet reached the point of using a knife. ”

"Aiqing doesn't have to detour if he has anything to say, there are only our monarchs and ministers here today. You are all my most trusted courtiers, and if you have anything to say, it doesn't hurt to say it, and I believe it won't leak out. ”

When he said this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi.

This glance alone made Han Yi's heart empty.

Xu Guangqi nodded and said, "The minister thinks that this matter should be appeased." Of course, the most important thing is not the people in front of you. Those who oppose the reform of the academy can be severely punished. ”

"The most urgent thing is to build confidence and give confidence to those who support the reform of the college."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "What Aiqing said makes sense. It's just that Aiqing thinks what can be done to make them confident? ”

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi breathed a sigh of relief, raised his head to look at Zhu Youxiao, and said directly: "The minister thought that he should be canonized as the Kong family." ”

After Xu Guangqi's words fell, the room suddenly became quiet, and even the sound of breathing was much quieter.

After the canonization of the Kong family, after returning from Shandong, there were not many people who mentioned it. Everyone hopes that His Majesty will be able to re-canonize the Kong family.

This matter has not been successful, and the main reason is that His Majesty is against it. In this matter, His Majesty's attitude was very resolute, and it was obviously what the Kong family had done before that made His Majesty extremely disgusted.

When it comes to the Kong family at this time, is this for fear that His Majesty will not be angry?

Han Yi looked at Xu Guangqi and felt that Xu Guangqi had taken the wrong medicine.

Those people are making such a big fuss now, let His Majesty canonize the Kong family at this time? What do you think?

"The minister thought that it was not only necessary to canonize the Confucian family, but also to let them preside over the reform of the academy. From this point of view, it can be regarded as justifiable, and the world's readers will not have any rebellious psychology. As soon as someone makes trouble, it is natural that someone will attack them. ”

Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi, who was talking eloquently, and sighed in his heart.

In fact, this is Zhu Youxiao's thoughts, he has already thought about canonizing the Kong family. It's just that he doesn't want to use this trick until the last resort.

This is Zhu Youxiao's Plan B. He wanted to try it, if he didn't have Confucius, would he be able to do it?

But now the situation is that those who read are making trouble.

If there is no one in command, it will be a mess.

If Zhu Youxiao canonized the Kong family, this matter would be solved. They can't help but recognize themselves as disciples of the Kong family, right?

With the imperial power and the Confucian family pressing, no one dares to jump out; If someone jumps out again, it will not be tolerated by the royal family or the Kong family.

Of course, this is just one way of saying it. In fact, it was just a name for those who surrendered.

Why did the Confucian family be the first to be canonized after the dynasties rebelled? Even the Qing Dynasty was no exception?

The reason is very simple, the Confucian family is the tablet of the reader.

As long as the Kong family chooses to surrender, others will naturally have no psychological obstacles when they surrender.

The families of the saints have all surrendered, and it is only natural that we, the disciples of the saints, will follow.

Everyone thinks so, it's kind of a fig leaf.

Therefore, as long as Zhu Youxiao canonized the Confucian family and asked the Confucian family to support the reform of the academy, then many problems could be solved.

Those students were worried about the fact that the academy did not teach the way of the saints, so naturally there was no need to worry. The people of the Confucian family have all come to the academy, what else can the academy teach?

Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said, "I hope these people will not live up to Aiqing's hard work." ”

The meaning of this is obvious, I agreed to this matter, but the reason for agreeing is to give you Xu Guangqi's face.

As soon as these words came out, Han Yi on the side was a little jealous. His Majesty really favors this Lord Xu Guangqi.

"Let's make a decision for the Cabinet." Zhu Youxiao said: "The contemporary head of the Southern Sect of the Confucian family is Yan Shenggong, who immediately entered Beijing and served as the dean of the Royal Academy to preside over the affairs of the academy reform. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi was overjoyed.

This is a good thing for Xu Guangqi, with this guarantee work, the Kong family must be closer to him.

What's more, the Confucian family is now presiding over the reform of the academy, and will have a great say in the royal academy in the future. Xu Guangqi and the Kong family walked together, which can be regarded as slashing Han Yi.

Sure enough, Han Yi's face on the side was a little ugly.

However, at this time, Han Yi had no way to object. If he objected to this matter, he would not be able to face the world's scholars when it was spread.

"So, so be it." After Zhu Youxiao finished saying this, he said: "Those scholars who make trouble, don't let Wei Zhongxian judge them, and deal with them directly." ”

"Opposing the reform of the academy, gathering crowds to make trouble, and beating up officials of the imperial court are all very serious. Don't be sentenced to any other crimes, and directly deprive yourself of your fame. Those who do not have merit and fame are prohibited from participating in the imperial examination and are prohibited from being officials for life. Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice.

As soon as these words came out, Han Yi and the others were shocked.

This punishment can be said to be very heavy, and it directly cuts off the career of these people, and there is no way to participate in the imperial examination in this life, let alone be an official. This is fatal for the reader.

However, Han Yi and the others can see that His Majesty is in a very bad mood now. Because of the affairs of the Kong family, His Majesty was forced to agree.

Everyone knows in their hearts, and they can't care about other things. A few people didn't speak again, and directly agreed to the matter.

"Alright, you can go." Zhu Youxiao shook his head, stood up and walked back.

"Greetings to Your Majesty." Han Yi and the three of them hurriedly said.

After Zhu Youxiao left, Han Yi and the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and walked outside.

After walking a few steps, Han Yi said: "Xu Ge Lao still has a way, and this time the matter can be solved so well, thanks to Xu Ge Lao." ”

Xu Guangqi looked at Han Yi and said with a smile: "Just do your best for the imperial court." ”

After saying this, Xu Guangqi walked away.

Looking at the back of Xu Guangqi leaving, Han Yi's expression became serious.

This time things are going to be troublesome.

So Han Yi said: "Spread the news and let everyone who should know know." ”

Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "Don't worry, you'll know soon." ”

In fact, the news spread very quickly.

After Han Yi and the others returned to the cabinet, the news spread.

The way the imperial court dealt with the deprivation of merit and fame of those who read made many people shudder and frightened many people. They sighed in their hearts, but fortunately they didn't go.

Of course, this is also mixed news.

His Majesty canonized the Kong family, which is good news for everyone. This matter can finally be over; The Confucian family's entry into the Royal Academy is even more expected.

The person who is the happiest to hear this news naturally belongs to Cui Chengxiu.

For Choi Chengxiu, the reform of the Royal Academy has finally settled. The way the court dealt with it also pointed out the direction for him, and if anyone dared to make trouble in the future, it would all be handled in accordance with this practice.

At the same time, the matter of Shoushan Academy has also been resolved, His Majesty has canonized the Kong family, and Zhong Yuzheng naturally knows what to do.

Cui Chengxiu did not hesitate at all, and came directly to Shoushan Academy.

When Cui Chengxiu arrived at Shoushan Academy, the atmosphere here was really a lot more relaxed.

Wang Linsheng smiled and welcomed Cui Chengxiu in.

Cui Chengxiu already knows Wang Linsheng's identity. He asked, "Wang Linsheng, nothing happened here, right?" You can tell me any news, and I will thank you again in the future. ”

After hearing this, Wang Linsheng smiled and said, "No." Everything is going well, Master Cui will take care of it in the future, and when the reform of the academy is completed, we will be the students of the academy. Study hard here, and one day I will set foot in officialdom in the future, and Master Cui must remember me when the time comes. ”

With a person like Wang Linsheng, Cui Chengxiu can make friends, but he will never be a confidant.

Cui Chengxiu is a person in the palace, and he knows that the purpose of this Wang Linsheng entering Shoushan Academy is definitely not to read any books, it is estimated that he is here to be a spy.

This made Cui Chengxiu a little nervous, and he didn't know if there were any such people around him. Everything he did was probably under the control of the palace.

It seems that you should be more careful in the future, otherwise there will be no way to make up for the mistakes.

Cui Chengxiu said with a smile: "Don't worry, if there is really that day, this official will take good care of you." ”

"Then thank you Master Cui first." Wang Linsheng said with a smile.

The two of them were talking and laughing as they walked into Shoushan Academy.

Zhong Yuzheng had already gotten the news and was waiting here with Ruan Dacheng.

After seeing Cui Chengxiu, Zhong Yuzheng didn't talk nonsense, and after a few polite words, he took out the question book and said directly: "Master Cui, I already know about Your Majesty's canonization of the Kong family. In this way, there are naturally no taboos. This is the question book of Shoushan Academy's request for reform, and I also ask Master Cui to present it to His Majesty on his behalf. ”

Cui Chengxiu took the question book with a smile and said, "That's the best." You know the general thing. It can be a model for people who read all over the world. I believe that Your Majesty will definitely have a reward. ”

"He who asks for it has no more than a clear conscience." Zhong Yu said with a serious face: "It's just a quiet desk for the world's scholars, and it doesn't deserve Your Majesty's reward." ”

"Meritocracy, this is also His Majesty's way of employing people." Cui Chengxiu said with a smile: "This Shoushan Academy has done your best, Cui will be promoted in front of His Majesty, let you be the dean of Shoushan Academy, I hope you will cultivate more talents for the country." ”

"Don't worry, Master Cui, I know what to do." Zhong Yuzheng said.

Nodding slowly, Cui Chengxiu glanced at Ruan Dacheng and said, "As for Ruan Dacheng, I will ask Your Majesty for your merits, so that you can listen to it by my side and participate in the reform of the academy." When all the college reforms are completed, I believe you will have a bright future. ”

"Thank you, Master Cui, for cultivating." Ruan Dacheng hurriedly bowed down and said.

"So let's do it first." Choi Chengxiu nodded, turned around and walked outside.

After walking out of the doorway, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced at the notebook in his hand. Cui Chengxiu nodded with satisfaction.

It's finally done.

In the next few days, the reform of the Jingcheng Academy progressed rapidly.

Of course, not all academies are eligible to be reformed, and only a few large academies have such qualifications.

In addition to the original Royal Academy, the capital has reformed three and made up four Royal Academies! From then on, it can also be called the four major academies in the capital to the outside.

After the completion of the academy reform in the capital, it naturally needs to spread out. The reform of the entire academy in the world has been vigorously launched. On the ground, there is no need to be as scrupulous as the capital.

Inside the palace, Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and listened to him constantly report the news.

The expression on Zhu Youxiao's face has not changed from beginning to end.

Here in the capital, Cui Chengxiu still has some scruples. When it comes to the following, it can be said that there is no scruples, and it is even more unscrupulous to move.

Those who agree with the reform of the academy will be reformed; If you don't agree, you will be asked to close the door, and then you will go to the owner of the title deed. Let him take out this title deed.

On the surface, they said they wanted to buy it at a fair price, but in reality, who would dare to make them pay for it?

If you get this money home, it will really be a hot potato.

The owners of those lands were also very sensible, and obediently donated the money to show their support for the construction of the Royal Academy.

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