"Your father is a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and also the Minister of Justice. If I begin to promote Xunzi's teachings, I can then introduce the ideas of Legalism, and then I will have a point of view. The most important thing is that this point of view is liked by Your Majesty, which is enough to guarantee my position. As for other things, they are not so important."
"For so many years, so many people in the court have been searching for a way out, so many people have been trying to come up with a solution. Who knew that Xunzi's solution wasn't a solution?"
"Do you remember what Song Yingxing said the other day? He said that whoever knows Guanxue is not a solution. Then whoever knows Xunzi is not a solution?"
"Since Xunzi was proposed by Your Majesty, there's certainly no danger in your father bringing up the subject. Therefore, I ask you to read Xunzi's books carefully and talk about him more often when you go out. Create the impression that you are a proponent of Xunzi's teachings. When things reach a certain level, you'll naturally have room to demonstrate your abilities."
"Then some people will say that you didn't pass the imperial examination, not because your scholarship was poor, but because you admired Xunzi's teachings. I've already had the news spread, so you should be aware of this."
Huang Yongji thought for a moment and said excitedly, "Father, can I take the entrance exam for the Royal Academy?"
"That Song Yingxing is going to take the entrance exam for the Imperial Academy. Since Your Majesty is so interested in him, it's very likely that Your Majesty will keep an eye on him. If the child gets into the academy and vigorously promotes Xunzi's ideas, will that attract Your Majesty's attention?"
Huang Kezun listened to his son's words, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I have to say this is a good idea, but there is one thing you have to remember: don't do it too deliberately. Some things should be left to nature, and it is best to let them develop naturally."
"Don't worry, father. I know my limits." Huang Yongji said quickly.
"Okay, it's getting late, go to bed early." Huang Kezun smiled gently and said, "Since you already know what to do, I don't have to worry about you. Just do it yourself, and come back to report to me if you have any problems."
"Don't worry, father. I understand. You've been tired all day, so you should rest early." After saying that, Huang Yongji walked out.
In the small garden of Kunning Palace in the Forbidden City.
Zhu Youxiao was still awake at this time, lying in a rocking chair and rocking.
Empress Zhang sat beside Zhu Youxiao and quietly embroidered a small sachet.
There was tea and candied fruit on the stone table next to him, and Zhu Youxiao took a bite from time to time.
Looking up at the full moon in the sky, Zhu Youxiao felt very relaxed and at ease.
But at this moment, in the courtyard that should have been quiet, the sound of hurried footsteps was heard.
This made Zhu Youxiao slightly stunned, then he turned around and looked over, and found that the person who came was actually Chen Hong.
I knew from Chen Hong's expression that he probably had something to tell me. If he could come and bother me at this time, then it must be something big, but I didn't know what it was.
Empress Zhang also saw Chen Hong coming, so she said with a sweet smile: "It's getting late. I will go and prepare. Your Majesty should go to bed early."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, reached out and pulled Empress Zhang, and said with a smile: "Okay, you go first, I will be there soon."
After Empress Zhang left, Zhu Youxiao waved to Chen Hong, who was standing not far away, and asked with a serious face, "Tell me what's going on. You look quite anxious."
"Your Majesty, it's about Elder Huang." Chen Hong hurriedly took a few steps forward and came to the side of his own majesty.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said calmly, "Then tell me about it."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed and continued, "The Jinyiwei has sent a message. There have indeed been some abnormalities in the Huang family in the past few days. However, the problem is not with Elder Huang, but with his son, Huang Yongji."
Zhu Youxiao took a sip of tea and asked again, "What's the matter?"
"It seems to be because of Huang Ge Lao's son's studies. Huang Yongji likes Xunzi and seems to have a special admiration for his teachings. For this reason, he has never passed the imperial examination in all these years. There are rumors outside that Huang Ge Lao is actually a follower of Xunzi."
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was stunned and asked hesitantly, "How long has this news been circulating?"
"The Jinyiwei said it seems to have been a while, but the exact time is no longer available." Chen Hong said hesitantly, "Should I ask them to investigate further?"
"Okay, no need to check." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Let him be."
After saying that, Zhu Youxiao stood up, stretched, and walked into the Kunning Palace.
Empress Zhang is still waiting for me. I should go to bed early and not waste time here.
After entering Empress Zhang's bedroom, Zhu Youxiao saw Empress Zhang looking at him with some concern.
He walked over to Empress Zhang with a smile, sat down beside the bed, took her hand, and comforted her, "Don't worry, Baozhu, it's nothing serious. It's just that an old fox is plotting something."
When he said this, Zhu Youxiao laughed first, and then continued: "I originally thought he was a very simple person, but who would have thought he was also an old fox."
"Some say that none of the ministers in the court who have reached their current positions have clean hearts. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems to be true. Even Huang Kezun is like this now."
"A group of people without ideals or goals, all they have are things based on their own considerations. This is all they can do in their lives. But there's no harm in it. At least they can be used by me."
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