Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu with a wonderful expression on his face.

I have to say that Cui Chengxiu is a man of ideas and talent, but he has no bottom line and does things without any scruples. He is simply a role model of a treacherous minister.

Of course, for him, this was loyalty. Considering the country and the emperor, there was no better minister than this.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "It's indeed a good idea. Do you have anything else to say? If any of you think there is anything wrong, please speak up."

Looking at the emperor's brilliant smile, the people present felt helpless.

It was obvious that the emperor had been moved by Cui Chengxiu's words, and what was needed at this time was how to dissuade the emperor from doing so.

It would not be easy to dissuade the emperor from his thoughts at this time.

Cui Chengxiu's method has many advantages. The simplest one is that it saves money. There is no need to set up royal academies in the two capitals and thirteen provinces. It can be directly spread across the country.

All places with academies could change them. And once a decree was passed, local officials would also change their policies. After all, the merits of education were also considered the achievements of local officials. If education failed, their performance would also fail.

As for performance appraisal, it is directly related to the promotion and appointment of officials.

Officials don't care much about many things, but at crucial moments like promotion and demotion, they're willing to do anything. At that point, local academies will have to change whether you want to or not. Even if you don't, local officials will force you to change, and even make more and bigger changes. You have to have what others have, and what others don't have, so you can demonstrate your merit and save face.

By the way, pick two people who have made good changes and promote them directly. If the leader likes something, the subordinates will like it even more. Can those local people stop it?

In addition, by incorporating the teachers from the academies into the Imperial Academy and giving them official positions, it was like supporting them. They were expected to teach well and obediently. Although some would be reluctant to do this, there would certainly be more who would be willing to do it.

In this way, there will even be people in the academy who support changing it into a royal academy, which will become a one-on-one fight.

With so many benefits, it is impossible for Your Majesty to disagree, and it is extremely difficult to change Your Majesty's idea.

Some people looked at Cui Chengxiu with unfriendly eyes.

Cui Chengxiu didn't care about this and looked calm and composed.

Cui Chengxiu knew very well in his heart that although the current emperor was very strict and had a bad temper and would kill people at any time, there was one thing that made his ministers very satisfied, and that was that those who had made contributions would be rewarded.

As long as you work sincerely for His Majesty and get things done well, His Majesty will definitely protect you and give you many rewards.

Under such circumstances, Cui Chengxiu had nothing to worry about. If His Majesty adopted his opinion, it would be an opportunity for him to get promoted and make a fortune. If he could be allowed to reform the Royal Academy, the benefits would be even greater.

"Your Majesty, isn't this matter too big? We need to consider it carefully." Sun Chengzong took a step forward and said with some concern.

With Sun Chengzong taking the lead, the other ministers quickly echoed, "Yes!"

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Sun Chengzong and understood what Sun Chengzong meant, which was mainly because he was afraid of rebellion.

These ministers in the court seek stability in everything and want to do everything in a steady manner.

It is better not to do it than to make mistakes.

Zhu Youxiao agreed with this point. For a country this big, it is absolutely impossible to implement policies based on one's own ideas.

Once a policy has omissions, it is very difficult to change or withdraw it. Even if the decision makers are not afraid of making mistakes, changing the policy every day is not a good idea.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Your Excellencies, what you said makes sense. Since it's too big, let's try it somewhere. Let's start with Shuntian Prefecture in the capital."

"I remember there are academies in the capital, right? Let's make some changes."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu and said directly: "You, Cui Aiqing, will be responsible for this matter. Please discuss it with Feng Congwu, Feng Aiqing."

After a moment's thought, Zhu Youxiao added, "I have asked the Shuntian Prefecture government to cooperate with you. The other six ministries will also select some personnel to form a preparatory office for the Imperial Academy. If there is anything, please report it to me immediately."

After hearing this, Cui Chengxiu's face was filled with ecstasy.

His Majesty did not disappoint me.

He quickly knelt on the ground and said, "I obey your command!"