Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yu and a smile appeared on his face.

After much back-and-forth, the court had almost reached a consensus on this matter: an explanation was necessary, no matter what. However, the court was still arguing over how to give it.

The opposing faction naturally believed that Chen Kedao should be severely punished, things should be restored to their original state, and everyone could do as they pleased.

But Cui Chengxiu's faction was different. They supported Chen Kedao's remarks, supported his destruction of academies across the country, and supported his prohibition of private lectures.

Now the court must express its attitude and make it clear which side it stands on.

Therefore, what Han Yu said was superficial. He did not touch upon the actual facts and did not say which side he stood on, which means he did not dare to take on this responsibility.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked meaningfully, "What do you think, my dear?"

Zhu Youxiao was asking Han Yu, "Stop talking nonsense all the time. Which faction do you support?"

This is a question about attitude, not strategy, although it seems to be a question about strategy.

"I think this matter is very serious and should be decided by Your Majesty." Han Yu said cautiously and threw the hot potato to Zhu Youxiao again.

Zhu Youxiao was not angry, as he knew Han Yu could not bring himself to speak like that. It was a good thing that Han Yu did not stand against him.

However, he was still a little disappointed, but he quickly calmed down. It was impossible for Zhu Youxiao to punish Han Yu because of these things. This person would still be useful if he was kept around.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at several people in the cabinet and did not ask any more questions.

The current cabinet structure was built by Zhu Youxiao with great effort. Nothing has been done yet, so we cannot allow them to split up.

If I push the pressure on them, they will inevitably take sides and express their stance, which will then be difficult to deal with.

If I was confused, they would probably be confused too. They were very good at this kind of thing.

Zhu Youxiao then turned to look at Chen Hong and said expressionlessly, "Is there going to be a morning court tomorrow?"

"Your Majesty, there will indeed be a morning court tomorrow." Chen Hong quickly bowed and replied.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, waved his hand, and said, "Then let's discuss this matter at the court tomorrow morning."

Seeing this, everyone left.

After watching a few people leave, Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief and began to think about changing personnel.

The Minister of Rites Sun Shenxing must be removed. There is no room for negotiation. After all, his position as Minister of Rites is too important.

In his future educational reforms, he will definitely need the Minister of Rites, and it will not work with Sun Shenxing as an obstacle.

I want to replace him with Shen Tingyun, he is the person I am going to use. Shen Tingyun can accept some of my ideas and is born to stand on my side, so I can take advantage of him.

So Zhu Youxiao prepared to make good use of Shen Tingyun.

There is one thing that makes Zhu Youxiao unhappy at the moment, and that is Sun Shenxing.

Sun Shenxing was a veteran official and should have been very clear about his situation. He should have made the wisest choice at this time, which was to submit a letter of resignation to His Majesty. If His Majesty refused three times, he could allow him to return. This way, he could have a good start and a good end.

But until now, Sun Shenxing has not done so.

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but hesitate. Was Sun Shenxing doing something?

However, Zhu Youxiao also knew that he could not directly dismiss Sun Shenxing, and the Donglin Party case did not involve him, so this was a very tricky matter.

Turning to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao suddenly asked, "What has Sun Shenxing been doing recently?"

"Your Majesty, Minister Sun has been at home on sick leave recently." Chen Hong said hurriedly, bowing.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything, just nodded, then turned and walked out. He felt that he needed to breathe some fresh air. He was busy with this and that every day and was quite tired.

The moonlight is like water, and insects are chirping. Although it is still a little cold at night, it is much better than the previous period.

Inside Sun Shenxing's home.

Sun Shenxing was sitting in the courtyard at this moment, his face expressionless. Beside him stood a lantern, and on the stone table before him lay wine and food. He took a sip from time to time, his face radiating a gentle and relaxed expression.

"Master, it's almost time to rest." The butler came to Sun Shenxing and said with concern in his tone. But the butler's face and eyes were full of worry.

The master has been like this these days. The housekeeper knows that the master is in a bad mood, but there is nothing he can do now.

Under such circumstances, he didn't know how to comfort his master. After all, he didn't know much about official affairs, and even if he did, he couldn't intervene.

"Go and call the eldest young master over." Sun Shenxing said.

The housekeeper was stunned. Calling the eldest young master so late at night?

However, the housekeeper did not dare to neglect him, and did not even dare to ask anything. He hurried off to find someone.

Soon a man came over following the butler.

After seeing Sun Shenxing, the man quickly bowed and said, "Father."

Looking up at his son, Sun Shenxing nodded and said, "Tomorrow is the grand court meeting. I have something I want to tell you. I hope you will remember it."

"Yes, father." Sun Shenxing's son's voice trembled slightly.

His father called him over at this time and said that he had something to explain to him at the court tomorrow. He already had a bad feeling in his heart that something bad was going to happen to his father.

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