Everything in the court was proceeding in an orderly manner, which made Zhu Youxiao breathe a sigh of relief.

At present, this is the best result for Zhu Youxiao. It proves that what he did before was not in vain, and these ministers are at least capable.

Especially the few cabinet bachelors I selected, they really managed things beautifully. Although they have not been in office for a long time, they have already straightened out everything. This is a rare thing. ability.

This also proves that Zhu Youxiao's vision is accurate, but there is still a headache for one thing in front of him. Because he is so effective at doing things, the progress is very fast.

For example, Shen Tingyun, the Minister of Rites, was asked by Zhu Youxiao to go back to rest. On the one hand, Shen Tingyun really needed a rest and he was too busy these days. On the other hand, Zhu Youxiao also wanted Shen Tingyun to take a rest. The progress is delayed a bit, his progress is too fast.

Looking at Shen Tingyun who came to him again this time, Zhu Youxiao was a little confused. Shen Tingyun was working too hard. The key was to do things too fast.

Zhu Youxiao simply didn't want him to do things so quickly, because some things needed further processing, but he couldn't say that to Shen Tingyun.

People do things with heart, and you cannot dampen their enthusiasm.

"Shen Aiqing, I have read all the things you proposed. However, I feel that your progress is a little faster? In this case, there may be some rush. If there is anything unsatisfactory, it will not be good. Yes." Zhu Youxiao smiled gently, with no other thoughts on his face.

I don't know if he really didn't understand what Zhu Youxiao meant or if he was pretending to be stupid. Shen Tingyun quickly bowed and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I have already prepared everything. All aspects have been considered. If If there is anything wrong, you can correct it now.”

Zhu Youxiao sighed helplessly. Looking at Shen Tingyun's look, he knew that he couldn't do it if he didn't let him do it.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao wanted to focus on the Ministry of Internal Affairs first, but now that Shen Tingyun has proposed it, let's do what he said.

So Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a gentle face: "Then go and do it, Aiqing, but Aiqing still needs to pay attention to her rest."

Shen Tingyun straightened his back, bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will get the matter done as soon as possible."

Obviously he didn't listen to what he said. Zhu Youxiao said helplessly: "In that case, then Aiqing, go and get busy."

With that said, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, signaling Shen Tingyun to step back.

"I excuse myself." Shen Tingyun agreed, took a few steps back, turned around and walked out.

Looking at Shen Tingyun's back, Zhu Youxiao sighed helplessly. It was quite tiring to deal with such a courtier.

Turning to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said: "Go to the Ministry of Industry and explain it to them and let them speed up the progress."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Your servant will be there soon." Chen Hong said respectfully.

According to Shen Tingyun's arrangement, the exams are about to begin. In fact, the location selection for the academy has only just been completed.

And now that the construction of the academy has not been completed, Shen Tingyun has already begun to prepare for the exam. The scale of the exam this time will definitely not be too large, because it is a voluntary registration exam.

It's not that many people won't be willing to participate, but the news won't spread that far.

Information in this era is not that developed, and many people may not be able to catch up with the exam. You must know that when traveling to Beijing to take the exam, sometimes you even have to leave a year in advance.

Therefore, the scale of the academy's enrollment this time will definitely not be very large, and most of the people selected will be from around Beijing.

Then why is Shen Tingyun so anxious?

Zhu Youxiao can guess some of the reasons for this. Because there will be an imperial examination in the third year of Tianqi, Shen Tingyun is obviously preparing to show off his skills in that imperial examination, so he is so eager, with a feeling that time is not waiting for us, for fear that he will This academy can be overthrown at any time.

But Zhu Youxiao couldn't say anything, although he knew in his heart that this was impossible.

Of course, there is another aspect, that is, I am not very optimistic about Shen Tingyun, a student of the academy.

Because of the rules of the imperial examination, the test is eight-legged essay. Even with the guidance of Shen Tingyun and others, the students in the academy may not be able to achieve any results.

Because academy students have to learn many other subjects in addition to eight-part essays, they need a new path to promotion. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was actually prepared by Zhu Youxiao for these academy students. This is a path for their advancement. .

After leaving the academy, they entered the Ministry of Internal Affairs; after working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a few years, they directly transferred to the officialdom. In this way, students from these academies will be promoted very quickly in the official career, and by the way they will bypass the imperial examination blockade. It can be said that Kill two birds with one stone.

There will be another group of people among them who will go out to establish new academies as seeds.

Standing up, Zhu Youxiao sighed.

He really didn't like this feeling of being in a hurry, and it felt like his rhythm was disrupted. But there was nothing he could do about it. The minister below was an impatient man, and he was in too much of a hurry.

When Zhu Youxiao was preparing to take a break, someone walked in from outside.

Zhu Youxiao took a look and saw that it was Fang Zhenghua, the eunuch who was serving him.

One of the most obvious indicators of the eunuch's status in the palace is whether he is qualified to serve the emperor.

When he has this qualification, his status will naturally rise.

In order to show that he valued Fang Zhenghua, Zhu Youxiao also arranged for him to come in. Now that Chen Hong is out, it is normal for Fang Zhenghua to come in and wait on him.

After taking a look at Fang Zhenghua, Zhu Youxiao said with a somewhat unsightly expression: "What's going on?"

Looking at Zhu Youxiao's face and hearing his voice, Fang Zhenghua was a little scared. He really didn't know whether he should say anything.

However, Fang Zhenghua thought about it and said bravely: "Your Majesty, Mr. Xu Ge from the cabinet is here."

Zhu Youxiao suddenly smiled bitterly.

Shen Tingyun just left, and now Xu Guangqi has arrived. This matter is never over.

"Okay, let him come in." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

Anyway, I was already in a very bad mood, so I simply asked them to tell them everything, otherwise it would be very uncomfortable in my heart.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Soon Xu Guangqi walked in from outside.

Looking at Xu Guangqi's tired appearance, Zhu Youxiao knew that something was wrong with him.

The most important point is that Xu Guangqi must have come from Baigong Institute, which means that the matter has something to do with Baigong Institute.

For Xu Guangqi to rush over in such a hurry, it must be no small matter.

"Aiqing, sit down and have a cup of tea." Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said to Fang Zhenghua on the side: "Please sit down and give Xu Aiqing a cup of tea."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi said.

After Xu Guangqi sat down and took a sip of tea, Zhu Youxiao asked: "Ai Qing came here so eagerly, but is there something urgent? Or did you say something?"

"Your Majesty, nothing happened. But I do have something." Xu Guangqi nodded and continued: "I came here this time to ask for a yamen for Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty can allow it."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao felt dizzy for a while.

Want a yamen?

Is it so easy to get this Yamen?

From what Xu Guangqi meant, this yamen was definitely no ordinary yamen.

So Zhu Youxiao asked cautiously: "I wonder which Yamen Aiqing wants?"

"Your Majesty, this is Wang Gongchang." Xu Guangqi spoke firmly and looked solemn.

When he heard the name Wang Gongchang, Zhu Youxiao felt his head buzzing.

Wang Gong Factory may not sound very impressive, but this is not an ordinary place, nor is it an ordinary yamen. And more importantly, this Wang Gong Factory belongs to the Ministry of Industry.

"I wonder which yamen Aiqing wants Wang Gongchang to belong to?" Zhu Youxiao asked tentatively.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao had already guessed that no one except Baigongfang would want Wang Gongchang.

Bi Maokang did not dare to ask for Wang Gongchang himself. The reason was actually very simple, because he was not strong enough to ask for it.

Wang Gongchang was established very early and can be traced back to the Yongle period.

When it was first established, although the Wanggong Factory was affiliated to the Ministry of Industry, it was the palace that counted, because there was a eunuch in the Wanggong Factory to supervise the factory.

Wang Gong Factory can produce a large amount of gunpowder every day, and stores a large amount of gunpowder all year round, and it is specially used for the Beijing camp.

After these years of development, Wanggong Factory has long since ceased to be what it once was.

Because of the decline of Jingying, other supporting industries naturally declined, and power completely fell into the hands of the Ministry of Industry.

Moving a Wang Gong Factory is not as simple as it seems. Because once you move the Wang Gong Factory, you have to move the Ordnance Bureau.

Although each place has its own arms bureau, they usually only make swords and other things; firearms are all manufactured in the arms bureau in the capital.

Once he touches Wang Gong Factory, he will inevitably cut down the Ordnance Bureau, which will involve a power struggle.

No one who holds power in his hands is willing to let it go.

But looking at Xu Guangqi, Zhu Youxiao didn't know what to say. He would definitely not be able to say rejection. Even if he was asked to wait, Zhu Youxiao would not be able to speak.

Xu Guangqi certainly doesn't know why he brought up this matter. Everyone knows about his relationship with Baigongyuan.

Now that Xu Guangqi is leaving Wang Gong Factory for Baigongyuan, many people will not think that Xu Guangqi is serving the country and the public, but that he is seizing power.

You must know that Xu Guangqi is now a bachelor of the cabinet, so he will not know the consequences of doing so, but he still does it.

What Xu Guangqi did was not for himself.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao also knew that it would be more appropriate to give Wang Gong's factory to Baigongyuan.

From a business perspective, the Baigong Institute is responsible for scientific research, and the Wanggong Factory is responsible for manufacturing. If they are integrated into one place, it will be more convenient for management, research and development and manufacturing, similar to the factories affiliated to the research institute in later generations.

On a personal level, Zhu Youxiao wanted to take back Wang Gong Factory. To put it bluntly, he wanted to take back power.

But it's really difficult to do this. The key is that there are too many things going on now. There are matters from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, matters from the Academy, and now there is another matter from Wang Gong Factory, and they are all so urgent.
Chapter completed!