Besides the reasonable pricing of coal, what surprised Liu Hong the most was that the two proposed selling the qualification to purchase coal through competitive auction.
This approach is a very advanced business method for this era, and it also makes it easier for the authorities to manage these people.
However, what Liu Hong valued most was the idea proposed by Cao Song and Yuan Feng to use official positions to attract students to join the three colleges.
This matter can be seen as a reform of the current system for selecting officials, and it requires careful discussion.
Liu Hong then put down the memorial in his hand and looked at a young eunuch standing beside him, "How is the Grand Tutor's condition today?"
The eunuch respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, I have just inquired and found out that the Grand Tutor's condition has begun to improve and he will be fully recovered in three to five days!"
"Then let's forget about it!"
Liu Hong nodded dejectedly, then said, "Summon Grand Commandant Li Ying, Minister of Works Hu Guang, Minister of Agriculture Yuan Feng, and Minister of Agriculture Cao Song to the palace for a joint audience!"
"promise!"
Upon hearing this, the eunuch Song Dian quickly left Deyang Palace and ran towards the government offices where officials worked.
Before long, the people summoned by Liu Hong hurriedly arrived at Deyang Palace, and the four of them bowed to Liu Hong.
"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"
"Gentlemen, please rise and be seated!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Grand Commandant, Minister of Works, please take a look at this first!"
After the emperor and his ministers exchanged greetings, Liu Hong handed the joint memorial signed by Cao Song and Yuan Feng to Li Ying and Hu Guang.
Hu Guang nodded and took the memorial from Liu Hong. Just as he opened the memorial, Li Ying leaned over and stuck his head out.
The scene was very harmonious for a time!
A moment later, Hu Guang and Li Ying both changed their expressions after reading the memorial. Hu Guang then handed the memorial back to Liu Hong.
"What are the opinions of the Grand Commandant and the Minister of Works?"
Upon hearing Liu Hong's question, the two exchanged a glance. Hu Guang bowed respectfully to Liu Hong and then said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, I have no objection to the coal price and quota allocation. However, I believe that the matter of granting official positions to the students of the three academies requires careful consideration!"
Liu Hong nodded, then looked at Li Ying, "Grand Commandant, what are your opinions?"
Li Ying respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I believe the Minister of Works is right! The matter of bestowing official titles certainly requires careful consideration!"
Although Li Ying and Hu Guangming did not outwardly object, their attitudes suggested that they did not quite agree with Cao Song and Yuan Feng's opinions.
This made Cao Song and Yuan Feng, who were standing to the side, frown.
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