Huang Qubing was trembling with fear, preparing to face the storm from the court.
As a result, everything was calm!
As if nothing had happened.
He pressed the Imperial College to the ground and rubbed it again and again, but the court did not react. It was unbelievable.
He secretly inquired about it and it seemed that the Minister of the Central Secretariat, Lord Li, had taken a turn for the worse.
The Jinwu Guards were mobilized, but not against the Life Show. Instead, they were dispatching personnel to the northwest, casting a wider net.
What big thing happened?
Huang Qubing could not find out any more information.
Although his mother was a princess and a relative of the Huang family, some of them even held high positions in the court.
However, when it comes to important matters of the court, the people above him will hide it from him.
It's because he has been sickly since childhood and has never had a career in politics.
His family naturally regarded him as a sickly playboy.
Let me ask you, who would reveal upper-class information to a playboy?
Huang Qubing was very depressed.
Chen Zhuangshi comforted him, "The court hasn't made any move, that's a good thing! We must continue to work hard and nail the Imperial College to the pillar of shame in history as a warning to future generations."
Huang Qubing stared at Chen Zhuangshi. This was a man who was only afraid of chaos in the world.
"You keep busy first, I'm going to the mountain."
Huang Qubing wants to ask Gu Jiu for advice.
Gu Jiu didn't reveal any more information to him, only saying, "Just follow the plan, and everything will be fine."
"Doesn't the imperial court care about the Imperial College?"
"Of course the imperial court will take care of the Imperial College, but not in the way you think. I've heard that the imperial court intends to overhaul the Imperial College. Anyway, the lifestyle show is fine for now, you can continue."
Huang Qubing breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as the imperial court doesn't interfere, I'll be relieved. I've heard that the Imperial College is targeting the Shanhe Academy."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "We have anticipated this situation a long time ago. You know how to deal with it."
Huang Qubing nodded and said, "Then I'll get busy."
Behind the shade of the tree, a little head peeked out.
"Come out, mother sees you."
Yu Ge'er scratched his head and walked out feeling a little guilty.
"Mother, I didn't mean to eavesdrop."
Gu Jiu waved at him, called him over, and helped him tidy up his clothes. "You came back early today."
Yu Ge'er smiled and said, "My son finished his homework ahead of time, so he came back earlier than usual."
"Where's Brother Heng?"
"Brother Heng, go to the kitchen to find something to eat."
Gu Jiu laughed muffledly and scratched Yu Ge'er's nose, "You three brothers are all foodies. Fortunately, Niuniu is not that greedy, so there is no need to worry about gaining weight."
Yu Ge'er smiled sheepishly and asked boldly, "Isn't mother worried about the life show?"
Gu Jiu pointed to the chair next to him and motioned Yu Ge'er to sit down and talk.
Yu Ge'er sat down obediently.
Gu Jiu asked him, "You've seen the recent bickering between Life Show and Imperial College in the newspapers, right?"
Yu Ge'er nodded.
Gu Jiu asked, "What do you think about this matter? Just say whatever you want to say. Don't worry. Mother accepts any of your ideas."
Yu Ge'er looked at her, "Son, can you really say whatever you want to say?"
"Yes! Mother keeps her word."
Yu Ge'er considered his words carefully before speaking, "At first, I felt very happy. Life Show defeated the Imperial College, which was very satisfying. But in the past two days, I have had some new ideas."
Gu Jiu encouraged Yu Ge'er to speak boldly.
Yu Ge'er said: "The Imperial College is an office of the imperial court, which selects talents for the court. Life Show has spared no effort to suppress the Imperial College, which has not only ruined the reputation of the Imperial College, but also made the people lose trust in the Imperial College, and even made scholars ashamed of the Imperial College.
Would the Imperial Academy, suffering such a devastating blow, be forever devastated? Would scholars no longer attend the Imperial Academy? The Imperial Academy was completely destroyed, severing the path to education for countless students. Only Life Show and Shanhe Academy emerged as winners.
However, my son believes that a single dominant entity is extremely dangerous. Shanhe Academy is a good institution, but it shouldn't be the only one in the world. It should have a rival that is equally powerful. In the past, that rival was the Imperial College. Who will replace the Imperial College and compete with Shanhe Academy in the future?
After hearing these words, Gu Jiu felt particularly relieved and proud.
She felt particularly proud that Yu Ge'er, at such a young age, could think so deeply.
She touched Yu Ge'er's little head and said, "It's hard for you to think so much."
Yu Ge'er asked timidly, "Mother, don't you blame me? I was thinking from the perspective of the Imperial College, not from the perspective of life itself."
Gu Jiu laughed and pinched his ear, "Is mother such a stingy person? Moreover, you are not thinking from the perspective of the Imperial College. You are standing on a neutral position, which is particularly good.
Of course, the Imperial College cannot collapse, and Shanhe Academy cannot dominate the market. However, there's a saying that goes, "No destruction, no construction." If the Imperial College wants to be reborn, it must break free from the stubborn constraints of rules and regulations. This is a difficult process, requiring meticulous consideration and meticulous attention to every step. To ensure that everything proceeds according to plan, multiple plans must be prepared.
Yu Ge'er questioned, "Why must the Imperial College be changed? Isn't it better to keep the status quo?"
Gu Jiu thought for a moment before saying, "Maintaining the status quo is fine, but in three to five years, the Imperial College will probably lose its eligibility to compete with Shanhe Academy. One is rapidly developing and striving for progress, while the other is complacent and clings to the old ways. In three to five years, Shanhe Academy will leave the Imperial College far behind."
Yu Ge'er scratched his head, "From what I heard, it seems like Mother is trying to train the Imperial College to become a competitor to the Shanhe Academy."
"Haha...my good son, you finally see the truth. Yes, I am indeed cultivating competitors for Shanhe Academy."
"Why is that?"
"Balance!" Gu Jiu touched his head. "Everything needs balance. The court needs balance, life needs balance, and teaching and educating people also need balance."
Yu Ge'er used his little brain, thinking about something.
Gu Jiu directly assigned him homework, "Just balance. Write a reflection. The number of words should not be less than 1,000."
Yu Ge'er immediately showed a bitter face.
"My son hasn't finished the homework that mother assigned him last time."
Last time, Gu Jiu assigned Yu Ge'er the homework of thinking about the sense of distance and restraint between relatives. There was no set time limit for completion, so he could think about it slowly.
She patted the child's head and said, "Regarding the topic of balance, you can ask Qian Fu and the others, or San Yuan Gong and Mr. Ren. I'll give you ten days, and I hope you can complete it seriously."
"Can I ask Daddy for help?"
"It's OK when it's hot!"
Yu Ge'er asked again, "Will the Imperial College really be completely overhauled according to Mother's plan? Is it possible that once it's broken, it can never be rebuilt again?"
"It's possible! It's possible that you will end up with nothing." Gu Jiu talked about this topic very sincerely.
Yu Ge'er asked curiously, "Wouldn't it be a waste of effort?"
Gu Jiu laughed. "There are risks in doing anything. Even the simplest things like eating and drinking water can lead to choking to death. Should we stop eating because of choking? Obviously not. Prepare for the worst, but strive for the best."
Even if we let the Imperial College go this time, given its current situation, problems are bound to arise sooner or later. The Life Show's expose only brought this matter to a head. Furthermore, everything is currently under control, and things are proceeding as planned. If things really get out of control, Mother is determined to make decisive moves.
Yu Ge'er nodded heavily and learned it.
"Mom is awesome!"
Being praised by his son, Gu Jiu smiled so much that his teeth were showing.
"Brother Yu is also great!"
Yu Ge'er smiled embarrassedly.
Gu Jiu pinched his tender face and suddenly asked, "Do you want to go back to the palace to study and receive an orthodox royal education?"
"What is an orthodox royal education?"
Gu Jiu organized his words, summarizing Liu Zhao's words. He said, "A stricter, more ruthless education. Using the words and deeds of saints as the standard, while also requiring the elimination of all emotions. Of course, this is mother's understanding, and the teacher would certainly not say so in his lectures. But the teacher will be even stricter and more ruthless than mother says."
When Yu Ge'er heard this, he immediately frowned.
"I don't want to go back to the palace. Brother Liu Zheng told me that studying in the palace is meaningless. Everything is required to be rigid and it's easy to break the rules."
Gu Jiu smiled. "It's true that playing and fighting in the palace is against the rules, but it's a child's nature to play and fight. That's why mother said that royal education is about stripping away emotions. Without emotions, people will naturally live a rigid life according to the rules. However, facts have proven that this is impossible. But royal education also has its good side."
Yu Ge'er felt incredible, "Is there a good side?"
Gu Jiu nodded affirmatively. "A royal education can help you see through human nature and discover the essence of things earlier. It can help you detach from emotions and look at everything rationally. It also affects your personality and temperament. Your father's eccentric temper is closely related to the education he received as a child."
When Yu Ge'er heard this, he was a little scared.
"Will Brother Liu Zheng become weird?"
Gu Jiu laughed. "Liu Zheng usually ignores the Master's teachings, so he can maintain his nature. But you are different. You can't help but think about the Master's requirements, the palace, the imperial power, and the purpose of the people in the palace speaking..."
These thoughts may affect your values and change your temperament and personality. This is what mother is most worried about. However, as the grandson of the emperor, there are some things you have to face.
"My mother means that my son must receive a royal education."
Gu Jiu nodded, "You decide the time. If you feel you're not ready, then we can postpone it."
"Can you give your son a few days to think about it? Three days will be enough."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Of course. You can also ask other people for their opinions."
"Son understands."
Yu Ge'er was a little distressed. He scratched his head and said, "Son, go read a book."
"Go! Remember to remind Heng'er to do his homework and not just focus on eating snacks."
"My son knows."
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