Everything in the court was proceeding in a very orderly manner, which made Zhu Youxiao feel relieved.
For Zhu Youxiao at the moment, this is already the best result. It proves that what he did before was not in vain and that these ministers are at least capable.
Especially the cabinet ministers he had chosen, they really did a great job. Although they hadn't been in office for long, they had already managed everything, which was a rare ability.
This also proved that Zhu Youxiao's vision was accurate, but there was still a headache for him. Because he was so efficient, the progress was very fast.
For example, Zhu Youxiao had asked the Minister of Rites, Shen Tingyun, to go back and rest. On the one hand, it was because Shen Tingyun really needed rest as he had been too busy these days; on the other hand, Zhu Youxiao also hoped that Shen Tingyun could slow down his progress as it was too fast.
Zhu Youxiao felt a bit overwhelmed when he saw Shen Tingyun coming to him again. Shen Tingyun was really working too hard, and the key was that he did things too quickly.
Zhu Youxiao didn't want him to do things so quickly because some things still needed further processing, but he couldn't say that to Shen Tingyun.
They are working hard, and we should not discourage their enthusiasm.
"My dear Minister Chen, I have read all the things you proposed. But I think that your progress is a little too fast. If so, it may be a bit rushed, and it would not be good if there are any imperfections." Zhu Youxiao smiled gently, and there was no other thought on his face.
Not sure if he really didn't understand Zhu Youxiao's meaning or was just pretending to be dumb, Shen Tingyun quickly bowed and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I have made all the necessary preparations and have considered every aspect. If there is anything wrong, you can change it immediately."
Zhu Youxiao sighed helplessly. Looking at Shen Tingyun's expression, he knew that it would be impossible for him to stop him from doing it.
In fact, Zhu Youxiao wanted to focus his energy on the Imperial Household Department first, but now that Shen Tingyun has proposed it, he might as well do as he says.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said gently, "Then go ahead and do it, my dear. But you still need to make sure you get some rest."
Shen Tingyun straightened his back, bowed respectfully again and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will get things done as soon as possible."
Apparently, he didn't listen to what he said. Zhu Youxiao said helplessly, "In that case, my dear, go and get busy."
As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, signaling Shen Tingyun to leave.
"I'll take my leave." Shen Tingyun agreed, took a few steps back, turned around and walked out.
Looking at Shen Tingyun's back, Zhu Youxiao sighed helplessly. It was quite tiring to deal with such a minister.
Turning his head to glance at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said, "Go to the Ministry of Industry and tell them to speed up the process."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will go there right away." Chen Hong said respectfully.
According to Shen Tingyun's plan, the exams were about to begin. In fact, the site selection for the academy had only just been completed.
Even before the academy was completed, Shen Tingyun had already begun preparing for the exam. The scale of this exam would certainly not be too large, as it was a voluntary exam.
It’s not that many people would be unwilling to attend, but the news wouldn’t spread that far.
In those days, information technology was not as developed, and many people probably missed the exam. You have to know that to take the exam in Beijing, you sometimes had to leave a year in advance.
Therefore, the scale of the academy's enrollment this time will certainly not be large, and most of the selected people are from near Beijing.
Then why is Shen Tingyun so anxious?
Zhu Youxiao could guess the reason. Because there would be an imperial examination in the third year of the Tianqi reign, Shen Tingyun was obviously planning to show his talents in that examination, so he was so anxious, with a sense of urgency, fearing that his academy would be overturned at any time.
However, Zhu Youxiao had no choice but to say nothing, even though he knew in his heart that this was impossible.
Of course, there is another aspect, which is that he is not optimistic about Shen Tingyun, a student of the academy.
Because the rules of the imperial examination were there, and the test was based on eight-legged essays, even with the guidance of masters like Shen Tingyun, the students in the academy were not sure they could achieve any results.
Because the students of the academy had to learn many other subjects besides the eight-legged essay, they needed a new way to advance. The Imperial Household Department was actually prepared by Zhu Youxiao for these academy students, which was their way to rise.
After leaving the academy, they would enter the Imperial Household Department; after working there for a few years, they would directly transfer to the officialdom. In this way, the students of these academies would be promoted very quickly in their official careers, and by the way, they would bypass the blockade of the imperial examination system, which can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
Another group of them will go out and establish new academies as seeds.
Standing up, Zhu Youxiao sighed.
He really didn't like the feeling of being rushed, as it felt like his rhythm had been disrupted. However, there was nothing he could do, as his subordinates were impatient and were in a hurry.
When Zhu Youxiao was about to take a break, someone came in from outside.
Zhu Youxiao took a look and saw that it was the eunuch Fang Zhenghua who served him.
The eunuch's status in the imperial palace is clearly reflected in one aspect: whether he is qualified to serve the emperor.
When he has this qualification, his status will naturally rise.
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