Because the court seems relatively stable recently, many people have gradually developed a sense of complacency.

There are always so many people who not only do nothing, but also stand on high ground pointing fingers and discouraging the mindset and enthusiasm of those who actually do things.

This trend of empty talk and superficiality displeased Liu Hong, so he took the opportunity to lash out and then encouraged practical work.

Upon seeing the civil and military officials respectfully admitting their mistakes, Liu Hong, sitting on his throne, nodded in satisfaction.

Inside the palace, Cao Song looked at the emperor with admiration in his eyes. He admired the emperor greatly, believing that no matter the time or situation, the emperor always managed to take the initiative immediately.

"It seems I still have a lot to learn!" Cao Song thought to himself.

Liu Hong looked at the civil and military officials in the hall and asked slowly, "Very well! Since that's the case, let's hear your thoughts! How exactly can the three colleges of engineering, agriculture, and medicine attract students?"

Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, all the civil and military officials in the hall began to think for themselves, and almost everyone immediately came up with an effective solution.

That means offering them an official position!

But no one dared to step forward.

Appointing a group of people who study engineering, agriculture, and medicine to official positions is a bad move. The newly created officials will inevitably impact these people and will not align with their own interests.

After a moment's thought, Hu Guang spoke up: "Your Majesty, I believe that we can provide financial subsidies to students who are willing to enter the three academies, and promise that they can also receive financial rewards in the future if they achieve certain results!"

Liu Hong nodded immediately, "Yes! Situ's words are very good!"

Liu Hong then asked, "Do any of you have any other opinions?"

After a moment of contemplation, Yuan Feng said, "Your Majesty, I believe that an imperial edict should be issued to publicly commend Marquis Moyang, Gongshu Zhi, and several doctors from the Medical College, to explain their contributions and influence, and to vigorously promote their positive image."

They also established a school where they could publicly lecture and promote their doctrines to attract students' interest!

"good!"

Liu Hong was both surprised and quite agreeable that Yuan Feng was able to make such a suggestion.

It's important to understand that for some people, leaving behind a good reputation might be more appealing than becoming an official.

Then Liu Hong looked at Yuan Feng and continued, "As for the establishment of the academy, let the College of Engineering take charge of it!"

"Your subject obeys!"

After Yuan Feng returned to the queue, Liu Hong turned his gaze to Li Ying.

Sensing the questioning gaze from the emperor, Li Ying pondered for a moment before speaking in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I believe that the expansion of these three academies will be entirely beneficial to the military of the Han Dynasty. For example, the new crossbow developed by Marquis Moyang and others is not only extremely powerful, but also reduces manufacturing costs to a certain extent. Once it is equipped with the entire army, our Han army will be invincible! Its achievements will be no less than those of expanding our territory!"

Therefore, I believe Your Majesty should issue another decree, stipulating that anyone who joins the three academies and develops something useful for the country, the army, and the people should be granted a title and fiefdom according to the magnitude of their contribution!

"this....."

Li Ying's words immediately left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment. Granting a title was one thing, since the court could take it back once the person was gone, but granting a fiefdom? Wasn't that going too far?

It should be understood that, under normal circumstances, the only way to obtain a fiefdom, apart from being born into the royal family, is through military merit; there is almost no other way.

"Is the Grand Commandant's statement inappropriate? Granting fiefdoms arbitrarily may incite discontent among the soldiers!"

Wang Rui, a clean-living official, stepped forward and looked at Li Ying with some concern.

"That's right. In the past, only those who fought on the front lines of the Han Dynasty were granted fiefdoms. If we just give them these fiefdoms so easily, who will be willing to fight bravely?"

Immediately, some officials also spoke up, echoing Wang Rui's remarks.

Although Wang Rui and those officials appeared to be speaking up for the soldiers, they were actually somewhat resentful. After all, they had served as officials for many years without ever having the opportunity to receive a fiefdom, so why did those other people get one?

How could Li Ying not understand their thoughts?

Then Li Ying turned around and glared at them, “New weapons can help soldiers kill more enemies, doctors can treat more wounded soldiers, and increased grain production can ensure the supply of military food!”

"Don't you even understand these basic things before spouting nonsense? What kind of logic is that?"

Before anyone could object, Li Ying continued, “If you feel that those titles and fiefs are not enough to qualify you for, then you are free to go to battle without weapons, food, or medical care. As long as you can achieve merit, I will do my utmost to petition His Majesty to secure titles and fiefs for you!”

Li Ying then looked at the crowd and sneered, "What do you all think?"

Li Ying's words were truly a blow to their morale. As for going into battle, they wouldn't say they were afraid, but without weapons, food, or medical treatment, what kind of enemy were they going to kill? Wouldn't that just be sending them to their deaths?

For a moment, no one dared to object, including Wang Rui and the others; not one of them dared to look Li Ying in the eye.

Liu Hong laughed and said, "Grand Commandant, you flatter me. Whether it is the generals and soldiers, the students of the three academies, or the ministers, they are all talents of our Great Han. Only by performing their duties and cooperating with each other can our Great Han be better than before! I wonder what the Grand Commandant thinks?"

Hearing Li Ying's angry rebuke of those people, Liu Hong felt secretly pleased, but also tried to mediate.

"Your Majesty is right. Please forgive my rudeness before Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Li Ying bowed respectfully to Liu Hong, his tone and attitude revealing that he had to accept the emperor's offer.

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