As for some disturbances outside the palace, the court can ignore them if they want to; if they don't want to, there is no need to ignore them.

But it was because of this Cui Chengxiu who stirred up trouble in the court that things turned into what they are now.

But many people also know that this is actually what His Majesty meant.

This time he stood on the opposite side of Cui Chengxiu, and it was not only him who was opposed, but His Majesty. How to get rid of Cui Chengxiu was not the goal, but how to make His Majesty retract his mind was the goal.

So many people are waiting and many people are making preparations.

"Your Majesty, I believe that this matter should be severely punished. Anyone who teaches privately will not be allowed; anyone who establishes an academy without permission will be held accountable; all existing academies in the world will be destroyed." Cui Chengxiu said loudly.

"Lectures Academy, the source of cholera. Why did the former Song Dynasty die? It was because of lectures!"

"Many people have evil intentions and spread heretical doctrines through lectures; many more people establish academies, form cliques, and form parties for personal gain. They not only dominate the local area, but also cause trouble in the court."

"These people appear to be benevolent and moral, but behind the scenes they are male thieves and female prostitutes. At the same time, they are dictatorial and good in the court. What they do is not beneficial to the country or the people, but only beneficial to themselves!" Cui Chengxiu spoke louder and louder, and became more and more excited as he spoke.

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"In order to put an end to this kind of thing, I think we should cut it off at the root. Therefore, I think we should strictly prohibit lectures and strictly prohibit the establishment of academies. Only in this way can we bring peace to the world and bring peace to the world! Let the people of the world do their jobs and their hearts will be stable!"

Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu. As he spoke, this guy pointed the finger at the Donglin Party.

On the surface, it seems that he is doing it for the sake of the country and righteousness. In fact, Cui Chengxiu is excluding dissidents and wants to step on everyone.

After Cui Chengxiu finished speaking, someone stood up next to him, it was Gao Panlong.

"Your Majesty, I think this statement is inappropriate. Since ancient times, the style of lecturing has been prevalent. Confucius once gave lectures and had countless disciples. Now that the style of learning is flourishing in the world, isn't it also cultivating countless scholars for the Ming Dynasty? Where did the officials of the Ming Dynasty come from?

Don’t you come from among scholars?”

"Wouldn't this act kill the scholars in the world? This will make the court lose the heart of scholars. Such behavior is deeply inappropriate and unwise! I think it is absolutely inappropriate!"

"As for someone giving lectures and promoting heretical doctrines, if one case is discovered, one case will be punished. How can one stop eating because of choking?"

"A few days ago, Chen Kedao was lecturing everywhere in the capital, spreading his heretical doctrines, which aroused the anger of the scholars. Scholars gathered in the capital, and something almost happened. I thought this was a typical example. Punish Chen Kedao severely and set an example for the world.

Naturally no one would dare to do such a thing again."

"As for some people who are running rampant in the countryside and forming cliques for personal gain, that's why they need more education. Only by studying can you understand the truth, and only by understanding can you save trouble. Not only should we not stop lectures and academies, but we should support them more."

"So I think it is the best policy to severely punish Chen Kedao, set an example for the world, serve as a warning to those who come after, and at the same time encourage scholars all over the world to give lectures and establish academies." Gao Panlong straightened his back, as if this would make him more reasonable.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Gao Panlong meaningfully.

There are also a lot of private things in Gao Panlong's words, which sound very reasonable and all kinds of lofty.

But when Zhu Youxiao thought about it carefully, it was not the case at all. There was even a threat in Gao Panlong's words.

Losing the heart of the scholars in the world represents all the scholars in the world, and using this momentum to suppress people is what the Donglin Party has always done.

Next, in the court, the pros and cons, headed by Cui Chengxiu and Gao Panlong, discussed their respective arguments and refuted each other's objections. It can be said that the quarrel was intense.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say a word and allowed the two parties to quarrel.

When the quarrel between the two parties became more and more fierce, and they even rolled up their sleeves and waved their fists, Zhu Youxiao waved his hands and said calmly: "Okay, this is the court, not the market. You are all important ministers of the court, not the market."

Reckless man."

"I am guilty." When everyone saw that their Majesty had spoken, they quickly bowed and said respectfully.

This is actually a routine. The more they argue, the more intense they become. In fact, they are showing that they have a firm attitude and are waiting for His Majesty to make up their minds.

It’s not that they really want to convince the other party, because they also know that no one can convince the other party. The interests of both parties are different, and their starting points are also different, so it is impossible to truly make the other party obey.

Therefore, such a quarrel only makes his Majesty determined to deal with the other party, rather than really trying to persuade the other party.

Now that the emperor is gone, it means that there is room for this matter, and everyone is listening.

Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "The truth becomes clearer with each argument. But you have to pay attention, this is a court after all. Okay, everyone is exempt from courtesy."

After Zhu Youxiao said this, everyone raised their heads and stood up.

However, they understood what Zhu Youxiao said, that is, the truth became clearer and clearer with each argument. This sentence was definitely not said casually by His Majesty.

What does it mean?

What does Your Majesty want everyone to argue about?

Some of the cabinet bachelors on the side were anxious.

In their opinion, when things have reached this point, a decision must be made. If the trouble continues, it will affect the normal operation of the court. This is a matter of more gain than loss.

No matter which side you choose, you must make a choice. This is more beneficial than continuing to make a noise. Even if choosing one side will offend one party, it will be better than letting the two parties argue here. This is the idea of ​​the entire cabinet.

Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "Many people think that what they say is right, and what they say is the truth. Or they think that the way of the saint is the truth, and it is applicable to everyone. Everything is not easy, and they all want to take advantage of their own truth.

They want to replace other people’s principles and use their own principles to prove that others’ principles are wrong and their own principles are right.”

"But the truth is always the truth, your truth is your truth, and my truth is my truth. Is there any way to test and prove whether the truth is right or wrong? I think practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

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"There is no truth in this world that is right or wrong. Even if there is, it must be proven through practice." Zhu Youxiao said slowly.

Zhu Youxiao has been waiting for this day for a long time. Before launching this movement, he had already prepared to put forward this argument. Practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

As long as this is determined, there will be many things that can be done. No matter what happens, let's try it out.

Don't say that the way of a saint means that nothing is easy or that it is universally applicable.

Let’s give it a try. This is the theoretical standard. With this theoretical standard, anything can be overturned and anything can be challenged.

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, everyone was thinking, and some people were instantly afraid.

They know the meaning of this sentence, that is, if anyone wants to make sense, then you should use practice to prove that your theory is right.

But some people only know how to talk. If you ask them to say yes and you ask them to do it, they simply don’t have that ability.

But some people are happy, such as Xu Guangqi, he simply seems to have heard the truth of the world.

Zhu Youxiao's words inspired Xu Guangqi very much. He was actually very confused before, and the same was true when he ran to believe in the Society of Jesus.

Xu Guangqi knew that Ming Dynasty was in crisis, and he also knew that there was something wrong with the country, but he didn't know where to turn for help.

Buddhism and Taoism are inaccessible, and Confucianism is decaying. Dynasties are iterating. According to history, the Ming Dynasty has reached the end of the dynasty.

There is no dynasty in this world that lasts forever.

The Ming Dynasty has been inherited for more than 200 years and has experienced more than ten generations of emperors. By this time, the crisis of the end of the dynasty has been revealed. Under such circumstances, if you want to save the nation, you need to find a new path.

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When the existing path failed, Xu Guangqi chose the Society of Jesus. During the process of contact with the Society of Jesus, Xu Guangqi discovered their advantages, so he wanted to promote them.

But Xu Guangqi also knew that the road ahead was difficult and dangerous. No one would be willing to go with him, and even if there were, they would be in the minority. The opposition forces in the DPRK and China were too strong.

It's just that Xu Guangqi is full of confidence at this moment. He has never been so confident.

Although His Majesty asked Chen Kedao to give lectures before, Xu Guangqi was still worried.

Because you don't know when His Majesty will sell you, this is also a very normal operation.

But at this moment, he no longer thinks so. His Majesty proposed that practice is the only criterion for testing principles. What is this?

This is a program.

Any reform in history has a program, and the propaganda of any school of thought has a program.

After His Majesty comes out with this program, he has the basis to do these things. No one can object, aren't you convinced? This is what His Majesty said.

The expressions of the people present varied, but no one dared to stand up and directly oppose Zhu Youxiao's words.

"In this case, we might as well try it out. Try it out in Shuntianfu. It is forbidden to give lectures in Shuntianfu, and it is forbidden to establish academies in Shuntianfu. Try it out and see the effect. If the effect is good, then implement it."

As soon as Zhu Youxiao's words came out, the officials were in an uproar, but Cui Chengxiu and others were overjoyed.

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Sun Shenxing, the Minister of Rites on the side, stood up directly.

Sun Shenxing straightened his back with an expressionless expression, walked straight to the center of the hall, reached out and took off his official hat, lifted up his clothes, knelt on the ground, and placed the official hat on the ground in front of him.

"Your Majesty, this action is killing the hearts of scholars all over the world and destroying the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. I dare not obey the imperial edict."

"As the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, I am in charge of the world's cultural and educational matters. I want to open the eyes of the world's scholars and speak for the world's scholars. I ask your Majesty to take back the order, otherwise I will ask your Majesty to terminate my official position. I will never do such a thing!"

Everyone was stunned. No one thought that Sun Shenxing, the Minister of Rites, would stand up, let alone say such a thing.

This is no longer violating Yan Zhijian, this is resisting the decree!

This is a refutation of the imperial edict!

This is not what a minister of etiquette should do!

In the main hall, you could hear a pin drop at this moment. Everyone was communicating with others with their eyes, and no one dared to whisper.

The atmosphere dropped to freezing point in an instant.
Chapter completed!