"Let's sign it together!" Sun Chengzong said in a deep voice, "Since this is the result of our discussion, let's sign it together."
Sun Chengzong turned to look at Han Yu and said seriously, "If possible, I can draft it. Once Your Majesty agrees, it can be sent to all officials."
"Let me be the lead writer!" Han Yu stretched out his hand and pressed down, his face expressionless as he said, "I'm the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. I'm the most suitable person to do this. You don't have to fight over it anymore. I'll show it to you after I finish it, and then you can sign your names."
It’s not that Han Yu really has to write it, nor that he doesn’t trust them, but he has to write it himself.
This seems like a very strange action to outsiders. Perhaps it is just a flattery to His Majesty.
But from His Majesty's perspective, this is a question of responsibility.
If you don't have the intention of taking the blame for the emperor, then you don't need to be an official.
Han Yu was the chief minister of the cabinet. At such a time, he had to be at the forefront.
If someone else were to be the lead writer, where would he be placed? Han Yu would never allow such a thing to happen.
Seeing Han Yu's firm attitude, several people stopped talking and nodded, agreeing with what Han Yu said.
"Then let's stop here for today." Han Yu was the first to stand up and said, "Go back and do your own things. I'll show you what I've written when it's finished."
Just as the four were about to disperse, a man suddenly walked in. Seeing the four cabinet ministers present, he bowed and said, "My lords, news just came from the palace that His Majesty has summoned you."
The four of them were all stunned, and then hurriedly asked, "Who have they summoned?"
"Your Excellency, I don't know. The person who came to deliver the message from the palace didn't mention it. He just said that His Majesty wants to summon four adults." The man bowed hurriedly, lowered his head, and his attitude was very respectful.
The four of them didn't ask any further questions. Since no one said anything, it would be pointless to ask, so they just went and took a look.
So the four of them walked out together, wondering in their hearts why His Majesty summoned them, hoping that it was not because of the matter they had just discussed.
Forbidden City. Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Youxiao sat on the dragon throne with an expressionless face, waiting for others to arrive.
In fact, in addition to the four cabinet ministers, Zhu Youxiao also called another person, who was the Minister of Rites Shen Tingyun.
After everyone arrived, Zhu Youxiao slowly said, "I called you all here today because I want to hear your opinions on something."
"Yesterday, I received a secret report that students in the capital were fighting each other. This kind of thing doesn't need to be reported. After all, their fight is at most considered disrespectful."
"But the reason for their fight is quite interesting. One of the two fighting parties is a student named Song Yingxing; the other is Wei Dazhong, a student of Gao Panlong."
"Before they took action, they engaged in a debate. One of them, Wei Dazhong, argued that only the teachings of the sages within the Confucius Temple could be taught. I find this very interesting, and would like to ask for your opinions."
"After reading their argument, I actually think they have a point. The knowledge in the world is like the sands of the Yellow River. What the scholars of the Ming Dynasty should read is indeed a matter that requires careful consideration."
"A few days ago, I said that private lectures and the random establishment of academies were prohibited. Now, I think that regular lectures are more appropriate. Therefore, I would like to discuss this with you, my dear ministers, to see if this matter can be carried out."
"If possible, let's discuss who can continue to stay in the Confucius Temple, who can enter the Confucius Temple, or who should move out of the Confucius Temple."
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