Returning to the Ming Dynasty as a Corrupt Emperor

Transmigrated to the Great Ming Dynasty, I became Emperor Zhu Youxiao, the Carpenter Emperor. Well then, I'll hide behind the scenes; I'll take the blame, and you all go die.

Chapter 166 I Want to Build a New Academy

Before Sun Shenxing submitted his resignation letter, Zhu Youxiao felt that he would not be honest and might even cause trouble.

Zhu Youxiao had already guessed this, but he did not expect Sun Shenxing to do this.

In Zhu Youxiao's opinion, Sun Shenxing was just trying to scam people!

In the Donglin Party case, Sun Shenxing was definitely not innocent.

Sun Shenxing knew that he would be implicated anyway, so he chose this approach. Now that he had stood against the emperor because of this matter, he would gain the support of countless people, and his reputation among the people would rise rapidly.

If he, the emperor, did anything to Sun Shenxing afterwards, others would think that he was taking revenge on him.

In this way, Sun Shenxing's reputation will be very high in the history books; at that time, the bad reputation will be his own.

There is no need to wait until it is recorded in history books. As soon as this news spreads, Sun Shenxing's reputation will rise rapidly.

Especially for those who oppose Chen Kedao, Sun Shenxing will become a symbol and role model for these people.

If Sun Shenxing said that he did not do it on purpose, Zhu Youxiao would not believe it even if he was beaten to death.

If he had a knife in his hand, Zhu Youxiao really wanted to go over and kill Sun Shenxing with one blow, but of course it wasn't all for his own reputation. Zhu Youxiao had long forgotten about his own reputation.

Sun Shenxing's actions would hinder the implementation of subsequent policies and make it more difficult for Zhu Youxiao to push them forward.

He had just said that practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Sun Shenxing used this attitude to oppose it at this time. This was a declaration to himself and to the whole world of his determination to defend it.

What Sun Shenxing defended was all the academies in the world and the freedom to teach. He would definitely be praised by these people and would become a new role model!

This was forcing me, the emperor, to deal with him, because I couldn't let him go home.

At the same time, Zhu Youxiao felt very regretful in his heart. If he had known earlier, he would have given Sun Shenxing some of the immortality pills made by Han Li earlier.

Looking at Sun Shenxing, Zhu Youxiao's face quickly turned gloomy.

If he lets Sun Shenxing go home, he will be a living role model. In this way, these people will have a leader, and the opposition forces will be stronger.

But if he killed Sun Shenxing, his reputation as an emperor would be damaged and things would become very difficult.

This is pushing yourself!

How could Zhu Youxiao feel happy?

At the same time, Zhu Youxiao also roughly understood why the Donglin Party was able to defeat so many people. The Donglin Party really didn't care about their lives, and they could really force you to suffer so much that you couldn't say anything.

Can I explain it to others? No, I can’t explain it to others.

Looking at Sun Shenxing, Zhu Youxiao didn't speak for a long time.

No one in the court spoke, and several ministers in the cabinet were also shocked, especially Han Yu.

Han Yu didn't expect Sun Shenxing to be so decisive. You know, the impression Sun Shenxing gave him before was that he was cunning and selfish.

When Sun Shenxing framed him, he was truly ruthless, and he even hated him for a while. But now, seeing this scene, Han Yu felt that he didn't hate Sun Shenxing that much anymore.

Han Yu immediately understood that Sun Shenxing was trying to win back his reputation. Once this matter got out, the outside world's evaluation of Sun Shenxing would be unprecedentedly high.

By then, no one would mention what happened before Sun Shenxing; even if someone did, it would be considered a false accusation and slander against him.

Even he, Han Yu, might become the villain. Han Yu looked up at Zhu Youxiao, wondering what his Majesty would do.

You must know that Sun Shenxing is forcing Your Majesty. Will Your Majesty retreat?

Xu Guangqi, the second-in-command of the cabinet, was the most worried about this. If His Majesty really retreated, then they would be in trouble.

Zhu Youxiao knew that he certainly could not retreat. If he really retreated, things would become very difficult and he would not have to do anything in the future.

He clenched his fists on the handles of the dragon throne, smiled softly, and said calmly: "Since that's the case, then I will grant you your wish."

"Come here, dismiss Sun Shenxing from his post and send him to the Jinyiwei prison."

After these words fell, a man suddenly came out, took off his official hat, knelt on the ground, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, in this case, I also take my leave."

Zhu Youxiao looked over and found that it was Gao Panlong. A smile immediately appeared on his face again, but this time it was a smile of anger.

"Good, very good. This is the way of your sages. This is what you have learned from reading the books of sages. This is your way of loyalty to the emperor and your ministers. Very good, very good!"

Zhu Youxiao almost finished speaking with his back teeth gnashed, and then ordered: "Come, suppress them."

His eyes swept coldly over the ministers.

Everyone shrank their necks and lowered their heads.

"Is there anyone else? If so, you can stand up now and I will grant your wish all at once." Zhu Youxiao had a smile on his face, but everyone knew that the emperor was the most dangerous this time.

Han Yu looked at Sun Shenxing and Gao Panlong who were being suppressed, and his face showed a very gloomy expression.

Han Yu knew that these two people had played a big trick again, but the ones who were deceived were not themselves, but those who really wanted to protect the saint's way.

If Your Majesty is forced in this way, He will certainly not yield, and then the teaching and academies of the world will be in trouble.

Under such circumstances, it is unwise to do such a thing. It will intensify the conflict and the only ones who can benefit are themselves.

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