"Yes, Your Majesty."

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi was overjoyed.

This is a good thing for Xu Guangqi. With this recommendation, the Kong family will definitely be closer to him.

Moreover, the Kong family was now in charge of the reform of the academy, and would have a great say in the Royal Academy in the future. Xu Guangqi's alliance with the Kong family was a blow to Han Yu.

Sure enough, Han Yu's face looked a little ugly.

However, at this time, Han Yu had no way to object. If he opposed this matter, he would not be able to face the scholars of the world if the news got out.

"Well, let's do it this way." After Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, he added, "Don't let Wei Zhongxian try those scholars who caused trouble. Just deal with them directly."

"Opposing the reform of the academy, gathering a crowd to cause trouble, and assaulting court officials are all serious crimes. Don't sentence them to any other crimes, just deprive them of their honors and titles. Those who don't have honors and titles will be prohibited from participating in the imperial examinations and will never be allowed to be officials in their lifetime." Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice.

When these words came out, Han Yu and others were shocked.

This punishment was extremely severe, and it directly ended the careers of these people. They would never be able to take the imperial examinations again in their lifetime, let alone become officials. This was a life-threatening situation for scholars.

However, Han Yu and the others could see that His Majesty was in a bad mood. Because of the Kong family's matter, His Majesty was forced to agree.

Everyone knew that they couldn't afford to argue over other matters anymore. They agreed to the deal without saying anything else.

"Okay, you guys go." Zhu Youxiao shook his head, stood up and walked to the back.

"Your Majesty, we respectfully bid you farewell." Han Yu and the other two said hurriedly.

After Zhu Youxiao left, Han Yu and the other two finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and walked outside.

After walking a few steps, Han Yu said, "It's still Lord Xu who has a solution. This matter was resolved so well, thanks to Lord Xu."

Xu Guangqi looked at Han Yu and said with a smile, "I am just doing my best for the court."

After saying this, Xu Guangqi walked away.

Looking at Xu Guangqi's leaving back, Han Yu's expression became serious.

This time things are going to be troublesome.

So Han Yu said, "Spread the news so that everyone who needs to know will know."

Huang Kezun nodded and said, "Don't worry, you'll know soon."

In fact, the news spread very quickly.

After Han Yu and others returned to the cabinet, the news spread.

The court's treatment of scholars by stripping them of their official titles terrified many people, and frightened many. They felt fortunate that they had not gone.

Of course, this is mixed news.

Your Majesty's ennobling of the Kong family is great news for everyone. This matter can finally be put to rest; the Kong family's entry into the Royal Academy is even more desirable.

The person who was most happy to hear this news was naturally Cui Chengxiu.

For Cui Chengxiu, the reform of the Royal Academy was finally settled. The court's handling of the matter also pointed him in the right direction. If anyone dared to cause trouble in the future, they would be dealt with according to this established practice.

At the same time, the matter of Shoushan Academy was also resolved. His Majesty had already canonized the Kong family, so Zhong Yuzheng naturally knew what to do.

Cui Chengxiu went straight to Shoushan Academy without any hesitation.

When Cui Chengxiu arrived at Shoushan Academy, the atmosphere there was indeed much more relaxed.

Wang Linsheng welcomed Cui Chengxiu in with a smile.

Cui Chengxiu already knew Wang Linsheng's identity. He asked, "Wang Linsheng, is everything okay here? If you have any news, please tell me. I will reward you handsomely in the future."

After hearing this, Wang Linsheng smiled and said, "No. Everything went well. Lord Cui, please take good care of me in the future. When the academy's reform is completed, we will be its students. I will study hard here, and one day I will enter the officialdom. Lord Cui must remember me then."

Cui Chengxiu could make friends with someone like Wang Linsheng, but he would never make him his confidant.

Cui Chengxiu was an insider in the palace, and he knew that Wang Linsheng's purpose in entering Shoushan Academy was definitely not to study, but probably to be a spy here.

This made Cui Chengxiu a little nervous, wondering if there were other people like him around him. Everything he did was probably under the control of the palace.

It seems that I have to be extra careful in the future, otherwise if I make any mistakes, there will be no way to make up for it.

Cui Chengxiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, if that day ever comes, I will definitely take good care of you."

"Thank you, Lord Cui," Wang Linsheng said with a smile.

The two of them walked into Shoushan Academy while chatting and laughing.

Zhong Yuzheng had already received the news and was waiting here with Ruan Dacheng.

After meeting Cui Chengxiu, Zhong Yuzheng wasted no time in exchanging polite words. He then took out the petition and said directly, "Sir Cui, I already know that His Majesty has enfeoffed the Kong family. So, naturally, there are no taboos. This is the petition from Shoushan Academy requesting reform. Please, Sir Cui, present it to His Majesty on my behalf."

Cui Chengxiu took the manuscript with a smile and said, "That's great! You are so understanding. You can be a role model for scholars all over the world. I'm sure His Majesty will reward you."

"All I want is a clear conscience," Zhong Yuzheng said solemnly, "I'm just trying to secure a quiet desk for the scholars of the world. I don't deserve your Majesty's reward."

"Only talent is selected; this is also the way Your Majesty employs people." Cui Chengxiu said with a smile, "You have devoted all your efforts to this Shoushan Academy. I will recommend you to Your Majesty for the position of its president. I hope you will cultivate more talents for the country."

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