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Chapter 408: Fighting between monarchs and ministers

After looking at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao knew that he had put a lot of effort into this matter and arranged a lot of things. But he didn't expect that Chen Hong had arranged so many things, nor did he expect that he had buried so many people. It seemed that he had put his heart into it.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "It's done well."

"Thank you, Emperor." Chen Hong quickly agreed.

Standing up, Zhu Youxiao moved his muscles and bones.

Since I already knew it in my heart, there was no need to hide it anymore. So Zhu Youxiao said, "Let's go and meet those Grand Secretary."

"Yes, the emperor." Chen Hong agreed and turned around to lead the way.

When Zhu Youxiao arrived in front, Han Yu and others had been waiting here for a while. Although they were not anxious, they were still a little anxious.

After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Han and the other two quickly stood up and saluted.

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Okay, sit down."

After Han Yu and others sat down, Zhu Youxiao said, "Are you all here? Look at your good friends, what's wrong? It shouldn't be a good thing."

Listening to Zhu Youxiao's relaxed tone, Han Yu and others also breathed a sigh of relief.

At least your Majesty is in a good mood now, which makes them feel a little confident. After all, when your Majesty is in a good mood, your Majesty is not so easy to get angry, and everyone can relax.

If Your Majesty is in a bad mood and knows something bad, the result will be unpredictable.

Xu Guangqi and Huang Kezhang both looked at Han Du, and the meaning was very obvious. It was time for you to speak at this time.

As the chief minister of the cabinet, Han Yu naturally had no choice but to do so. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there is indeed something. I dare not make decisions on the unexpected incident in the capital, so I will ask Your Majesty for advice."

"Then let's talk about it." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Han Yu agreed and said quickly: "The students in the capital are gathering, and many people have gathered. Now they have arrived at Shoushan Academy."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but have a hint of confusion on his face, and then asked: "Why did they gather? What happened to Shoushan Academy?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know who spread the news from the Reform Academy in the Court." Han Yu sighed and continued: "It seems that the students were dissatisfied, so they gathered together at Shoushan Academy."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Du and felt helpless.

At this time, don’t you forget to dig a hole for Cui Chengxiu?

However, this kind of thing cannot be avoided, so Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything, but waited quietly for Han Du to continue talking.

"According to the rewards of the people below, it seems that someone has spread the news that the academy will no longer teach the way of the saints after the reform. After this incident spread, public opinion was boiling, and the students were dissatisfied. He also heard that Zhong Yuzheng of Shoushan Academy had already put forward conditions to Cui Chengxiu. If the academy does not teach the way of the saints, Zhong Yuzheng would not agree to the reform of the academy."

"Now all the students have gone to Shoushan Academy to support Zhong Yuzheng, and the matter is a bit big. Now the people in the capital are panic and public opinion is booming. If things continue, there may be an out of control. I am anxious, but I dare not make any decisions, so I come to ask Your Majesty for advice."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Du, nodded, and the expression on his face became serious at this time.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Youxiao said: "This matter is indeed very big. If they are allowed to continue making trouble, it will probably cause more people to be dissatisfied. At that time, it will probably be out of control and will affect the court's academy reform plan."

"A few of your dear ministers are all Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and planning for me is your duty. Since you are all here now, I will ask you a few dear ministers, what do you think?"

Zhu Youxiao's eyes swept across the faces of Han and the other two, waiting for them to give an answer.

His Majesty pushed the matter back again, and Han and the other two were not surprised. Because this was also a routine operation of the court, the cabinet and the others finally made the matter come to the point of making a decision. This is also why Han and Xu Guangqi reached a united front before.

If a united front was reached at that time, you could step on Choi Chengxiu now. No matter what the final result of this matter is, Choi Chengxiu will definitely be in trouble.

However, if we have not reached a united front, we can only say our own opinions.

Neither Han nor Huang Kezhang spoke, both of them looked at Xu Guangqi.

They wanted to see how Xu Guangqi told His Majesty about this.

Xu Guangqi was not disappointed, but said directly: "Your Majesty, I think the main thing at the moment is to calm public opinion. Since they have such concerns, the court might as well issue a notice to tell them that the Royal Academy will still teach the saints after the reform. This will also make them feel at ease."

After hearing this, Han Dong and Huang Kezhang sighed in their hearts.

As expected, Xu Guangqi's argument was already within their expectations.

At this time today, Xu Guangqi doesn’t want anything to happen, he just wants the court to be stable. So for this matter, Xu Guangqi is thinking about calming things down, how can he make things worse?

Xu Guangqi said this, it is naturally the best way to deal with it like this.

But Han Yu didn't think so and gave Huang Kezhang a wink.

Huang Kezhang immediately understood and said directly: "Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Xu said makes sense. But I think it is not enough to just issue a notice. After all, this matter has already reached such a big deal. A notice is probably not going to convince those students. If there are people with ulterior motives to provoke it, it will be troublesome."

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi's face darkened.

Xu Guangqi didn't expect that he didn't agree to them, and they still wanted to make trouble. Xu Guangqi began to think constantly in his heart, how to smash Han and the others' conspiracy?

In Xu Guangqi's view, Han and the others were just conspiring to openly eliminate dissidents and form cliques for personal gain.

Zhu Youxiao nodded thoughtfully and said in agreement: "What Huang Aiqing said makes sense. So what Huang Aiqing can do? Why not talk about it?"

Zhu Youxiao could naturally see the intrigue between the three people below.

After Sun Chengzong left, the two people began to bite each other. After this incident, the conflict became even more intense. To put it bluntly, it was just a fight for power and profit.

This made Zhu Youxiao a little helpless. He was really impatient. It seemed that some things needed to be changed.

When Huang Kezhang saw Zhu Youxiao agree with him, he was overjoyed and hurriedly continued: "Your Majesty, I think the court should send important officials to Shoushan Academy. On the one hand, it can express the court's attention, and on the other hand, it can calm people's hearts. The most important thing is that if there is any situation, it can also be handled in time on the spot to prevent accidents."

This statement naturally makes sense and seems to be a very suitable method of handling it.

But Zhu Youxiao knew in his heart that this was just a tentative beginning. They didn’t really want to hand over this matter to the important officials of the court, nor did they really want to do it well. Perhaps there was such an idea here, but more for Cui Chengxiu.

Once Zhu Youxiao agreed to this matter, the important minister sent out naturally took over Cui Chengxiu's responsibility, and Cui Chengxiu naturally failed to do this matter.

The original things that comforted the students should have been left to Cui Chengxiu, but now they have not been handed over to him, which proves that Zhu Youxiao is not satisfied with him. At that time, someone will inevitably attack Cui Chengxiu, saying that he is not qualified to preside over the reform of the Royal Academy and wants to replace him.

As for whom, it is naturally the important minister of the court sent to preside over the presidency.

I have more thoughts here. So Zhu Youxiao asked, "Who is Huang Aiqing more suitable?"

After hearing this, Huang Kezhang did not answer immediately, but frowned and began to think.

After a while, he said tentatively: "If the officials sent out have too high positions, some are not suitable for the time being; if the officials are too low, they seem to be not taken seriously. Therefore, I think Feng Congwu, the Minister of Rites, is just right."

"First of all, Feng Congwu, the Minister of Rites, is suitable for his position. Secondly, Feng Congwu presided over the Royal Academy and knew more about the matter. I think it would be a big achievement to hand over this matter to him."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded gently.

This is to get Cui Chengxiu's job, and Feng Congwu will replace Cui Chengxiu. Once Feng Congwu accomplishes this, his power will inevitably increase greatly in the Ministry of Rites. At that time, Xu Guangqi's life will probably be difficult.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, turned to look at Xu Guangqi and said, "What do you think about Xu Aiqing?"

"I think Mr. Huang's proposal is a good proposal." Xu Guangqi first affirmed Huang Kezhang. After all, everyone should show a harmonious state in front of the emperor.

Everyone is dedicated to working for the court. I agree with you first, which also means that I have no selfishness in what I say below.

Huang Kezhang gave Xu Guangqi this move just now, and now Xu Guangqi has returned this way.

So Xu Guangqi said: "It's just that I don't agree with it. I think it's better to send an important official in the court. Now that things are so big, everyone in the capital is panic, which will even affect many officials in the officialdom."

"In this case, it would be better to send all the ministers of the court, and it would also demonstrate the court's attention to scholars. Therefore, I think it is more appropriate to send the Minister of Rites Shen Tingjun, so I ask Your Majesty to take a closer look."

Xu Guangqi pushed Shen Tingyun out, which was something he had to do with his teeth.

If Feng Congwu was asked to leave, the next thing would be difficult to deal with. If Shen Tingjun went to calm this matter down, his prestige would be very high. It would be even better if he could take this errand from Cui Chengxiu.

There is no way to do this, so Xu Guangqi can only do this.

Listening to Xu Guangqi's words, Zhu Youxiao nodded. It was obvious that the two sides had a fight in this matter.

However, Zhu Youxiao could not let them fight back and forth. If they were asked to do this, wouldn’t it be awful?

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Youxiao said, "I'm afraid there is something wrong with this matter."

When Han and the other two were stunned when they heard Zhu Youxiao's words.

What does this mean? Does Your Majesty have other ideas? Don’t!

At this time, Han and the other two were panicked. Although they were fighting each other, they didn't want Zhu Youxiao to cause trouble.

As Zhu Youxiao's confidant ministers, they naturally knew very well about the Your Majesty he was serving.

Your Majesty is very good to his own people who are loyal to work, just like them. But if you really start, it will be ruthless enough.

It would be worse if His Majesty really wanted to do anything to these students.

Zhu Youxiao did not go to see Han and the others, and continued, "These people dared to gather together to fight against the court. Is there someone behind the scenes? Are there people with ulterior motives who are clamoring? If the court compromises like this, will it damage the imperial court's majesty?"

"At that time, everyone thinks that the court can be bullied. What should I do if the academy is making trouble? Is the academy reform still going on? Today you make a comment and tomorrow he makes a comment. Who will listen to the academy reform? "

"What my dear friends said makes sense, but this matter cannot be done hastily." At this point, Zhu Youxiao's face sank.

Han and the other two felt a sudden slap in their hearts.

It's over, Your Majesty is really thinking about that.

If His Majesty disagrees with his opinion and instead arrests these scholars, the matter will be really big.

"Your Majesty, I think there is no need to worry about this matter." Han Du said hurriedly.

"Oh? What are the opinions of Han Aiqing?" Zhu Youxiao asked looking at Han Dong.

After hearing this, Han Du hurriedly said, "These people gathered together, but someone leaked the news. This matter naturally needs to be thoroughly investigated, but now the most urgent task is to comfort them and not let them cause trouble."

"What's more, Cui Chengxiu didn't explain the matter, so this chaos broke out. As long as the court explained the matter, I believe it will be able to calm down soon. As for the students' requests, it depends on whether it is reasonable or not."

"I think the request this time is nothing more than explicit, and it doesn't matter if you agree. If it is an unreasonable request, you naturally cannot agree."

"Your Majesty, I think Master Han is right!" Huang Kezhang said quickly.

Xu Guangqi, who was sitting below, was also anxious at this time. He didn't care about the fight with Han Du, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, Master Han is right!"

But how could Zhu Youxiao let them get through?

He frowned and said, "Even if you are right, you can't act hasty. Let's find out first."
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