Don't talk about empty things, don't play with metaphysics, just talk about practical things, which will be of great benefit to your future work and policy making.
In Zhu Youxiao's opinion, only by solving the dominant ideology can there be no confusion in the main body, no various problems will arise, and further guidance can be given to practical work.
"My dear minister, do you really want to do this?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Huang Kexun and asked him slowly.
This problem is really terrible.
Zhu Youxiao wanted to know his true thoughts, so he asked a follow-up question.
"This is what I think." Huang Kezun said with a firm expression.
Looking at Huang Kexun's determined expression, Zhu Youxiao did not speak for a long time.
He was having trouble guessing Huang Kezun's thoughts, which made him feel bad because Zhu Youxiao could not see any benefit Huang Kezun could gain from this, but rather it would cause more harm.
This is not something an old bureaucrat should do, so there must be something he doesn't know about.
Zhu Youxiao felt very bad about this, but he nodded and said, "Let me think about this matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will take my leave," Huang Kezun said with a bow.
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand.
After Huang Kexun left, Zhu Youxiao fell into deep thought.
He didn't know what to do. Huang Kezun had gambled too big and he had no other choice.
If he didn't agree to Huang Kezun, it would be like giving up on him. The reason was very simple, this matter was too hot and he couldn't protect Huang Kezun.
If you want to save Huang Kezun, you have to agree to his request and let him do it.
As for whether Huang Kezun can be saved in the end, it depends largely on himself.
Zhu Youxiao sighed, leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment, then smiled self-deprecatingly.
Huang Kezun dared to do it, but I was timid instead.
I am also a time traveler!
Turning his head to glance at Chen Hong, Zhu You handed Huang Kezun's manuscript to him and said expressionlessly, "Spread it out."
This question book is too important, Huang Kezun probably has not shown it to anyone else.
Under such circumstances, only Huang Kezun and himself knew about it. After Zhu Youxiao released the news, he would see how everyone would react. He wanted to use this incident to test the officials he had appointed.
Those ministers supported the emperor's series of policy reforms because what he did was not out of the ordinary, or was consistent with their ideas.
But this time, they might not continue to support him. So Zhu Youxiao wanted to give it a try and see what their attitude would be this time.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will do it right away." Chen Hong agreed.
This matter was not difficult for him. The question books in the palace were not a secret. Unless they were to be kept secret, they would be leaked if taken out. There was no need to make any deliberate arrangements.
After leaving the palace, Huang Kezun did not return to the cabinet, but chose to go home directly.
Before the outcome of this matter comes out, nothing he does will make much sense.
If things fail, he will lose his position; if things succeed, the situation will be different.
Now Huang Kezun just needs to go home and wait.
After arriving home, Huang Kezun found his son waiting for him in the lobby with a worried look on his face.
Glancing at his son, Huang Kezun smiled and said, "Why are you waiting here? Are you worried that I won't be able to come back?"
Huang Yongji said helplessly, "Father, you know the weight of that petition. I still can't understand why you did this. You could have just added Xunzi's name, why did you have to remove Mencius? This would have caused an uproar, and everyone would have targeted you."
"Not necessarily everyone." Huang Kezun said with a smile.
The father and son walked into the study together.
Huang Kezun took a sip of the tea and then said, "Since you want to know, I'll tell you."
"The court is in turmoil, and everyone is busy for the same reasons: power, fame, and profit. Other than that, there aren't many other goals."
"Those who seek power simply want to become higher-ranking officials and possess greater power; those who seek fame simply want to be remembered in history; those who seek profit simply want to gain some benefits."
"But with your father's current status, he can no longer be so open-minded for the sake of profit. This is the same for me and the other Grand Secretaries."
"As for power, being a cabinet minister is already at the top. The only thing missing is whether you can become the cabinet's chief minister. If you can do that, it's naturally good; if you can't, it's actually not that big of a regret."
"Then the only thing left is fame. Everyone wants to be remembered in history, but there are many ways to do so. Some people are infamous for eternity, while others are admired for eternity. What's the difference? It's what they did for their country and their people."
"Even if many people are famous for a while, they may not be able to leave a good reputation afterwards. All they want is to have a clear conscience. What are Xu Guangqi and others insisting on?"
"They think they're doing this for the good of the Ming Dynasty, and even if it offends many people, they still insist on doing it. But things in the world are like this, how can it be so easy?"
"As a father, I've been reading the books of sages since I was young. What's the point? Wen Tianxiang once said: Confucius said to achieve benevolence, Mencius said to pursue righteousness; only when righteousness is fulfilled can benevolence be achieved. What's the point of reading the books of sages? From now on, I hope I have no regrets!"
"I, your father, have never thought of becoming a saint, but there are things that must be done. Xu Guangqi thought Li Zhi's teachings were valid and that Catholicism could save the Ming Dynasty. But your father did not think so."
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