After Zhang Yu left, Han Yu gently picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, with a serious expression on his face.

I'm taking a gamble this time, and I hope there will be a good result.

The court was relatively peaceful. Although there was considerable commotion below, it was of little use.

No one in the entire court dared to speak, and therefore no one could cause any disturbance. Even if some minor officials of the fifth or seventh rank made a fuss, they would not be able to cause any trouble.

So Zhu Youxiao lived a relatively stable life, which made him feel very good.

Things in Liaodong have calmed down now. Xiong Tingbi handled the Jurchen invasion quite well, so Zhu Youxiao basically doesn't have to worry about anything.

Everything is going smoothly at the Baigong Academy.

Under such circumstances, the examinations of the Royal Academy are finally about to begin.

Zhu Youxiao was quite concerned about this matter. Although it was said to the outside world that this was a simple pilot project, it was different for Zhu Youxiao.

Because in Zhu Youxiao's view, this royal academy was more for training officials for himself.

"Your Majesty, Lord Han has arrived." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao and said respectfully.

Hearing Chen Hong's words, Zhu Youxiao smiled. This matter was indeed interesting. He hoped that Feng Congwu and Zhang Yu could bring him something new.

He smiled faintly and said, "Let them in."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed, then turned and walked outside to lead his men.

Not long after, Han Yu and the other two walked in under the guidance of Chen Hong and were about to salute Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Alright, no need to be polite."

Han Yu and the other two immediately stood there respectfully without moving.

Zhu Youxiao carefully looked at the two people standing next to Han Yu. The older one should be Feng Congwu, and the young man standing on the other side should be Zhang Yu.

Zhu Youxiao saw the two men and sighed softly.

Many things in this world are easy to change, such as people's hearts.

Sometimes, people’s hearts are the strongest and least likely to be shaken; but sometimes, people’s hearts are the easiest to be shaken.

Feng Congwu was a member of the Donglin Party, and now he has chosen to change his ways. Zhu Youxiao couldn't tell what he felt in his heart, and he looked at Zhang Yu deeply.

Obviously, this young man played a significant role in this incident. He was a capable person, but the extent of his abilities was unknown.

"My dear Han, since the person has been brought here, you can go back first." Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yu and said with a gentle smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave." Han Yu agreed, bowed and walked out.

But as he left, he gave Zhang Yu a deep look that contained both warning and hope.

After Han Yu left, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Han Aiqing recommended you two to me, so today I came to listen to you."

Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Chen Hong and said, "Bring a chair for Lord Feng."

This was a very high reward, and Feng Congwu was stunned. He quickly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

As for Zhang Yu, who was standing next to Feng Congwu, he naturally did not receive this treatment and could only stand behind Feng Congwu.

After Feng Congwu sat down, Zhu Youxiao said, "My dear Feng, there is a question that has been bothering me. I have searched many books and asked many people, but still no one can answer it. Today, I would like to ask you, my dear Feng, what is the purpose of reading the books of sages?"

This question seems simple, but it is very difficult to answer.

Because since Wen Tianxiang, this question seems to have a standard answer.

Because Wen Tianxiang once said, "Confucius said to achieve benevolence, Mencius said to rise up in rebellion. Only when one has fulfilled his righteousness can one achieve benevolence. What is the purpose of reading the books of the sages? From now on, I hope I will have no regrets."

Because Wen Tianxiang was so famous, all literati regarded him as a role model and the example that officials should pursue, so this sentence became very famous.

When asked this question, everyone subconsciously thought of Wen Tianxiang and answered directly.

But now that the emperor asked this, it is obvious that he didn't want you to say that.

After all, if the answer to this question is Wen Tianxiang's answer, then Your Majesty cannot be unaware of it. Since Your Majesty said that it has troubled him for a long time, then this question must not be so simple to answer.

As for what is said in the University, "cultivate oneself, govern the country, regulate the family, and bring peace to the world," it is definitely not the answer Your Majesty wants.

Because the answer is so simple. It is written in the book. You can just take a look at it. Everyone can say it.

So what Your Majesty wants to ask is not this at all, but another answer.

This stumped Feng Congwu. He was not good at making decisions on his own, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Feng Congwu with no expression on his face.

Obviously Feng Congwu could not answer his question, which made Zhu Youxiao a little disappointed.

Although you are changing quickly, if you don’t even understand this problem clearly, what are you going to do?

Looking up at Zhang Yu, Zhu Youxiao noticed that he seemed to be moving unusually, so he asked him, "What do you think?"

When Zhang Yu saw Zhu Youxiao looking at him and asking him questions, he felt something in his heart.

In fact, this was something he had not thought of just now. Although he wanted to say it, he really didn't dare to say it because His Majesty didn't ask.

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