Those officials who were just waiting to go home after the court session immediately cursed inwardly again. Why did they have to wait until the court session was about to end to submit their memorials? Wasn't this just trying to annoy everyone?
However, since someone had submitted a memorial, the emperor had to deal with it. Helpless, everyone could only stand there, their eyes filled with resentment as they looked at Cao Song.
"I wonder what the Grand Minister of Agriculture has reported?"
Seeing the memorial in Cao Song's hand, Liu Hong smiled and then asked.
Cao Song then said loudly, "Your Majesty, since the establishment of the three colleges of engineering, agriculture, and medicine, they have made certain progress and achievements in their respective fields. Their importance is evident to Your Majesty and your colleagues!"
Liu Hong nodded and said in a deep voice, "The achievements and contributions made by these colleges are indeed gratifying!"
The civil and military officials in the hall nodded in agreement. After all, they had all witnessed the progress made, from the previous curved plow to the current blast furnace, as well as the many skilled doctors in the medical school.
"Your Majesty is right. Therefore, I believe that these three academies need to recruit a large number of talented individuals to supplement their ranks. Only in this way can they achieve further development and thus do more, better, and more beneficial things for the Han Dynasty, for Your Majesty, for the people of the world, and for my descendants!"
While future generations enjoy the fruits of our labor, they will also forever remember Your Majesty and the efforts we made today!
This is a great opportunity to bring blessings to the world, to bring blessings to future generations, and also to secure a good reputation for ourselves after death. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission!
As Cao Song finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.
Well! Cao Song's explanation is truly impeccable.
Seeing Cao Song's passionate speech, which was as fervent as if he were giving a speech, all the officials were stunned for a moment. Many of them seemed to be infected by Cao Song's passion and looked at him with admiration.
"The words of the Grand Minister of Agriculture are those of a national hero!"
Liu Hong nodded solemnly, then looked at the civil and military officials in the hall and said in a deep voice, "What do you all think?"
"Your Majesty! The Grand Minister of Agriculture's request is indeed a move for the benefit of the country and its people, and for the well-being of future generations. I second that request!"
Li Ying was the first to stand up and second Cao Song's request.
"I second that proposal!"
Then Yuan Feng also spoke up. Now that Yuan Feng is in charge of the Engineering Academy, he naturally understands the importance of engineering to the Han Dynasty. Moreover, expanding the scale of the Engineering Academy will be of great benefit to him and the Yuan family.
"I second that proposal!"
Following closely behind were Hu Guang, Dou Wu, Yang Qiu, and others, as well as Song Feng, who had just been promoted to Commander of the Imperial Guard. These high-ranking officials in the court all stepped forward and expressed their support for Cao Song's proposal.
"We second that proposal!"
In an instant, both civil and military officials spoke up, and the motion passed unanimously.
Liu Hong nodded and said, "Since everyone agrees, let's do it this way!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Liu Hong smiled and waved his hand, and the hall immediately fell silent.
Then Liu Hong looked at Cao Song and asked, "As for the matter of supplementing the three academies with students, does the Grand Minister of Agriculture have any suggestions?"
Cao Song respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I believe that now that the three academies have each compiled their own set of theoretical knowledge, they need to recruit more students to learn in order to develop rapidly!"
Once we have a sufficient and relatively stable workforce, we can add more staff and train them gradually.
"Yes! The Grand Minister of Agriculture is right!!"
Liu Hong nodded in agreement, then looked at the officials and asked, "What do you all think?"
Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, Situ Hu Guang stood up, bowed to Liu Hong, and then looked at Cao Song with a questioning voice:
"The Grand Minister of Agriculture is right, but I wonder how to attract those students to join the three academies? You know, those students know very little about the three academies, and most of them probably think it's a lowly profession, so I doubt anyone would be willing to join!"
"Yes! I'm afraid none of the students would be willing!"
"Yes! After all these years of studying, who wouldn't want to be someone who serves both the emperor and the people?"
"If the students are unwilling to join, the imperial court cannot force them, can it?"
As Hu Guang raised the issue, the officials in the palace began to discuss it. Although Cao Song's proposal to add three more academies was unanimously approved, doubts arose about how to implement it.
Hearing the officials' discussion, Yuan Feng frowned. He then turned to look at Cao Song beside him and found that Cao Song's expression had not changed at all.
Cao Song seemed to have completely disregarded the doubts of Hu Guang and the officials, which made Yuan Feng immediately feel that something was wrong, and his suspicions grew even stronger.
Seeing the court in chaos again, Liu Hong, sitting on the throne, frowned and showed a hint of displeasure.
These officials always grumble and complain when something happens, only discussing various problems and difficulties without ever thinking about solutions.
Upon hearing the commotion from the ranks behind him, Li Ying, who was standing at the front of the officials, frowned and his expression darkened. He was about to speak up and stop them.
Then an angry voice rang out:
"quiet!!"
Liu Hong, sitting on the throne, was also furious. He slammed his hand on the table in front of him. With a loud "bang," the hall fell silent. Zhang Rang, who was next to Liu Hong, was also startled and trembled.
This was the first time he had ever seen the emperor lose his temper so badly during a court assembly.
The civil and military officials in the hall were all startled, staring in astonishment at the emperor on the throne, whose face was full of anger.
"Hmph~, developing the three academies is of paramount importance now. You are all pillars of our Great Han. When faced with difficulties, instead of thinking about how to solve them, you only know how to complain, making the court assembly such a mess. What kind of decorum is this?"
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