"As the saying goes, 'Gossip can melt gold, and constant criticism can destroy bones.' If you say something too often, it naturally becomes true. Just like those people who are clearly telling lies, yet they make it sound like the truth. When we tell the truth, we naturally have to make it sound like the truth."
"If anyone else speaks up for those people, they'll say they're colluding, have ties, or are being bribed. If they haven't been paid, why would they speak up for those corrupt officials?"
Han Yu looked at Zhang Yu, with no clear expression on his face.
Does this count as giving someone a taste of their own medicine?
The Donglin Party members were the best at putting labels on people, and this time it was Zhang Yu who put the label on people.
Zhang Yu didn't look at Han Yu, but continued, "This is just one of the ways to change the impression of the elder among the scholars."
"This method is definitely effective. Many people just don't have a way out, forcing them to stand against the elders. As long as the elders give them a way out, no matter how easy it is, they will take it on their own."
"The reason is very simple. These people are not taking the steps given by the elders, but their future. Many people also see clearly that if they continue to insist, they will have no future, so they will definitely give in."
"Give them a reason and they will definitely give in. There aren't that many hardened people in this world."
Listening to Zhang Yu's words, Han Yu felt a chill in his heart. This young man was incredibly calculating.
"At that time, the cabinet minister will be known for his impartiality and selflessness. Of course, this is only his reputation among the common people and the literati. In the court, other measures must be taken, so the cabinet minister must appear even more impartial and selfless."
"I believe that the Lord Minister should submit a petition to Your Majesty. The content is very simple, that is, to recommend Chen Kedao to the Imperial Academy and promote him to the position of Doctor of the Imperial Academy. At the same time, I hope that Your Majesty will reward Lord Minister Xu for his recommendation."
"Forget it, it's better for the Lord to not come forward in person on this matter. Just find someone else to do it. It would be best if we could find a few more people and have them make a bigger noise. That way, they can mobilize Lord Xu's people and get them all to write petitions and get this done."
"Once this matter reaches His Majesty, he will probably agree. As long as His Majesty agrees, then this matter will set a precedent, and there will be no such strong objection if the Minister does it again."
"You should say that Lord Xu is recruiting talents for the country. Keep saying it, keep saying it, no matter how others refute it. At the same time, Lord Xu can take this opportunity to recommend Feng Congwu as well."
"Unlike Chen Kedao, Lord Feng holds an official rank. He is currently a fifth-rank Shangbaoqing. Therefore, as long as the elders recommend him, there is a high possibility that Lord Feng will be promoted to the position of Jijiu of the Imperial Academy."
"As long as we can take control of the Royal Academy, the rest of the matter will be much easier. When that happens, we can tell the students of the Royal Academy what kind of person the Lord is."
"As long as there are a few batches of students graduating from the Imperial Academy, the Grand Councilor will surely rise to prominence in the officialdom. The peaches and plums are silent, yet their followers form their own paths. The Grand Councilor's disciples will surely bring glory to the world."
Han Yu looked at Zhang Yu and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this young man was really amazing. He refreshed his opinion of him time and time again.
Zhang Yu's idea was simple: first, he would promote Xu Guangqi and let him take the blame if anything happened, while at the same time claiming that Xu Guangqi was a talent chosen for the country. This was done to clear himself of the wrongdoing and to counterbalance Xu Guangqi.
Recommending Chen Kedao to His Majesty will show his selflessness and win His Majesty's favor. Then he can take the opportunity to recommend Feng Congwu to His Majesty and let Feng Congwu serve as the chief priest of the Royal Academy. In this way, the Royal Academy will be in the hands of these people.
After I get the academy, I will have the final say in training these students. I can teach them Feng Congwu's theories, and then they will all be believers of this school. By then, they will definitely flatter me.
Although it may seem that he was resolving the crisis for himself and was acting in his own interests, he was actually promoting Feng Congwu and his school of thought. It can be said that he was killing two birds with one stone.
What a remarkable scheme! He used both the people and the court, employing ruthless tactics, combining good with evil.
Han Yu admitted that he was moved.
Zhang Yu finished speaking, bowed to Han Yu, and said with a smile, "I have finished speaking. Please do not blame me for my imprudent remarks in front of you, sir. As for my words, just treat them as drunken nonsense."
"Very insightful indeed." Han Yu nodded, his tone tinged with admiration. "There aren't many young people as outstanding as you. You're truly rare!"
"Today, I have suddenly developed a love for talent. I wonder if you are willing to become my disciple?"
This means that he wants to take Zhang Yu as his apprentice, which is a way to deepen the interests of both parties.
Zhang Yu knew that if he did not agree, Han Yu would probably have a grudge against him.
He gritted his teeth, took a step forward, and said, "I consider myself too incompetent to bring up this matter. Since the Lord has spoken, I will obey your orders. I will prepare gifts and come to your house to become your disciple after returning home."
Han Yu had a beaming look on his face, and seemed genuinely happy to have gained a good disciple.
However, both of them knew in their hearts that they were just a combination of interests, and they were tied to each other without any sincerity.
However, this combination of interests is relatively weak, but it is better than nothing.
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