The bizarre statement that "all other professions are inferior except for studying" was morbidly popular throughout the country, which shows just how narcissistic the literati of the Song Dynasty were!

The emperor now wants to promote the study of all schools of thought, which is why he has given Shi Ziming an important position.

He also vigorously promoted his teachings in the Gyeonggi Province.

But I'm afraid someone is jumping out again now, and someone is arrogantly shouting, "Emperor, is your knife not sharp enough? Come and try cutting me!"

Liu Yanzong said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I can rectify the academic atmosphere in the capital city within three months."

After taking his leave, Liu Yanzong returned home that very night.

Liu Yanzong went to the Imperial City Guard to inquire, and only then did he learn that a small incident had occurred at the library in the east of the city that day, and that Zhao Ding had reportedly stopped by when he passed by.

After leaving the Imperial City Guard, Liu Yanzong knew what he had to do.

That Zhang Yuan is really asking for it.

Just because his father is a Palace Attendant, he acts all high and mighty right under the emperor's nose.

Now is a crucial time for the imperial court to popularize education, and there are always some fools who are tired of living.

Given the Emperor's temperament, Zhang Yuan should die. The Emperor would definitely think that his existence is a huge waste of the Song Dynasty's precious air.

However, publicly oppressing ordinary people is not a capital offense.

Liu Yanzong, Qin Hui, Xie Dahai, and others were all adept at framing, setting traps, and eliminating criminals, and their methods were quite sophisticated.

Take Zhang Yuan's matter at the East City Academy, for example. The Imperial City Guards didn't even have time for a midnight snack before they received He Liming's order and rushed to the residence of Palace Attendant Zhang Hong.

Now, what kind of official position is this Palace Attendant?

It was not the Hall of State Affairs, nor did it belong to the Privy Council, nor to the Judicial or Hanlin Academies, but was directly under the emperor's control.

Although it was only a fifth-rank official, one rank lower than a prefect, he was a close advisor to the emperor, responsible for the emperor's clothing and attire, and had many opportunities to meet the emperor on a daily basis.

But so what? Before dawn, the gates of the Zhang residence were kicked open.