It should be understood that if the Empress Dowager supports her relatives and in-laws, it will inevitably disrupt the current power structure in the court, which is a matter of great interest to all scholars and officials.
Seeing that Yuan Feng seemed completely unconcerned about the Empress Dowager's actions, everyone looked at him with puzzled expressions.
Yuan Feng looked at everyone with annoyance and asked in a deep voice:
“Since I took charge of the Engineering College, apart from those corrupt officials, no matter what happened, have you ever seen anyone related to my Yuan family punished by the Empress Dowager and His Majesty?”
Hmm, it seems like we don't have that!
Upon hearing Yuan Feng's question, everyone thought about it. Although so many things had happened in the court, it seemed that they had no real impact on them.
"That settles it then. Do you think you got away with it because of your abilities? It's all because the Empress Dowager and His Majesty gave the Engineering Academy and my Yuan family face..."
Yuan Feng's words were very straightforward, telling everyone directly that it wasn't that they were so powerful, but that the Yuan family had prestige.
"Well...!"
Upon hearing Yuan Feng's words, everyone's faces flushed slightly, but upon closer reflection, it seemed to make sense.
Then Yuan Feng looked at everyone and said in a deep voice:
"Alright, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. Let me put it this way: now that our Yuan family has 'concrete' as a protective shield, no matter what happens, the Empress Dowager and His Majesty will leave us room to maneuver."
As long as the Yuan family is safe, then you will all be safe too. Do you all understand?
Yuan Wei nodded, "The patriarch is right... As long as concrete exists, our Yuan family will continue to be highly valued!"
"Yes, that's right, that makes sense. We were overthinking it!"
Upon hearing Yuan Feng's words, everyone understood and echoed his sentiments.
Today, relying on engineering colleges and concrete, the Yuan family's reputation among officials and ordinary people is soaring.
Therefore, in the eyes of many, the Yuan family has gradually broken away from the category of ordinary aristocratic families, embarked on a broader path, and begun to develop in the direction of the Kong family.
Unless the Yuan family leads them in a rebellion, no matter what turmoil occurs, as long as the concrete exists, the Yuan family will stand firm, and as long as the Yuan family doesn't fall, these people will naturally suffer no losses.
"In that case, let's disperse. Go back and do your own things. Helping the engineering school develop more good products is the right thing to do!"
"What you say is true, Sikong. We shall take our leave!"
Having figured things out, everyone bowed to Yuan Feng with relaxed expressions and took their leave, completely abandoning any thought of competing with the Empress Dowager.
Although they belonged to the same social class as the scholars, the scholars were also divided into different ranks.
Besides, even if the scholars win in the end, so what? There will always be one or two unlucky families that get wiped out. What if that kind of misfortune happens to you?
Now that there is an opportunity to ensure the continuation of the family line for thousands of years, who would still follow those stubborn fools to charge into battle?
Although other families also gathered together, many scholars and officials chose to wait and see until they were certain of the Empress Dowager's true intentions.
The Empress Dowager's power is still awe-inspiring, and no one dares to be the first to step forward, since she is truly capable of killing people.
Inside the government office, Hu Guang, with a solemn expression, found Chen Fan and Li Ying.
"Grand Tutor, do you know what this Taiping Sect is? What does the Empress Dowager mean by this?"
The thought of the Empress Dowager suddenly gathering the imperial relatives and maternal relatives together made Hu Guang's face show a hint of worry.
Chen Fan stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Hmm, I have heard of this Taiping Sect. When they preach, they always guide people to do good, practice medicine and give alms. They are very upright in their conduct!"
As for the Empress Dowager's intentions... wasn't it to pray for His Majesty's well-being?
Li Ying frowned and said in a deep voice, "Pray for blessings? If it's really about praying for blessings, you can go by yourself. Why bring those relatives and people from the four clans along?"
"Yes, it's probably not that simple that the Empress Dowager gathered all those people together!"
Hu Guang also looked at Chen Fan with a worried expression. Clearly, both Li Ying and Hu Guang were quite wary of the Empress Dowager's actions.
"You guys just love to worry about nothing!!"
Seeing this, Chen Fan shook his head helplessly and looked at Li Ying and Hu Guang with an amused expression.
"Grand Tutor, what do you mean by that?"
Upon seeing Chen Fan's appearance, Hu Guang immediately glared at him, his beard bristling.
Hu Guang was not annoyed by Chen Fan's ridicule, but by Chen Fan's complete indifference to the Empress Dowager's actions.
After all, Hu Guang had served six dynasties and endured years of oppression from powerful relatives and eunuchs. Now, he had finally met a wise young emperor and was highly valued by him, so naturally he considered the emperor's interests in everything he did.
Knowing that he was nearing the end of his life, Hu Guang naturally had no intention of enduring it any longer.
"Leaving aside the Empress Dowager's intentions, the Holy Mother is accompanying her on this trip..."
Chen Fan ignored Hu Guang's angry outburst and instead pointed out the key point to the two men.
"Oh, Grand Tutor, you mean...this is His Majesty...?"
Upon hearing Chen Fan mention the Dong family, Hu Guang looked enlightened, but stopped midway through his sentence.
"Heh, it seems we were worrying for nothing!"
Li Ying, who was standing to the side, nodded as if he understood, and then chuckled softly.
Then Chen Fan said, "By the way, the assessment will be held in about ten days, and the autumn harvest will begin soon. Let's discuss this properly to avoid any mishaps!"
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