There was unrest outside the court.
The ministers were still arguing, but Zhu Youxiao's focus was no longer on this, but turned to the Hundred Craftsmen's Academy and the Imperial Farm.
Because Zhu Youxiao knew very well what was most important.
No matter when, the one with guns and food will have the final say.
No matter how others clamor, it will not have much effect, especially now that he has a solid ruling foundation.
Although the Ming Dynasty seemed to be in turmoil, his rule was still solid. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao did not care about how the ministers made trouble, but what he cared about.
The next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up early, and after meeting up with Xu Guangqi, the group headed towards the Baigongyuan.
The Academy of Craftsmen had naturally made preparations to welcome Zhu Youxiao.
In the outside world, Baigong Academy does not have a very good reputation.
Because in the eyes of many people, this is a place built by the emperor for his own selfish desires.
Many people have compared Baigongyuan with Baofang, and even many related jokes have come out.
Zhu Youxiao had no way to deal with this.
No matter what era, it is the most difficult to block rumors, let alone now in the Ming Dynasty where it is difficult to investigate such things.
The ministers and craftsmen in the Hundred Craftsmen's Academy knew something, but they didn't know much because they rarely went out and the news didn't get in.
There is another reason, which is that these people don’t pay much attention to these things. They have already spent a lot of energy on research all day, and they really don’t want to pay attention to these things.
But many times, some things are not a matter of whether you want them or not, and some news will still come in.
For everyone in the Baigong Academy, proving themselves is crucial.
Over the past few days, they have been studying and working hard day and night. On the one hand, it is to live up to Zhu Youxiao's expectations, and on the other hand, it is to realize their own value. Of course, it also means to shut up outsiders.
However, Zhu Youxiao knew very well that sometimes some people did not distinguish between right and wrong when speaking, but only between positions.
They don't care what the facts are, no matter what their stance is. They are capable of lying with their eyes open, let alone the current situation.
When Zhu Youxiao arrived at the Academy of Hundred Craftsmen, the main person in charge of the academy was already there to greet him.
Standing in the front is Bi Maokang, the person Zhu Youxiao brought in and a disciple of Xu Guangqi.
As for how Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang got together, Zhu Youxiao was not quite sure.
However, Zhu Youxiao was not surprised, as Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang should have a lot to talk about.
If Han Yu could accept Zhang Yu as his disciple, there is no reason why Xu Guangqi could not accept Bi Maokang.
"Your Majesty, we are here to pay our respects." Bi Maokang led everyone to pay their respects to Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile, "Alright, no need to be polite."
After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked at them carefully and then frowned.
Compared with the last time, Bi Maokang and his team had a much worse image this time.
Although it was obvious that they had cleaned up before he came, almost everyone had dark circles under their eyes, and even their bodies had lost a lot of weight.
You can see that they work very hard.
But this is not what Zhu Youxiao wants. These talents are the key to his career.
In comparison, talent is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter if things are produced slowly. Everyone in the future knows this.
What is the most important thing?
Talent.
Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Xu Guangqi and asked with a little dissatisfaction: "What's going on?"
"Didn't we tell them to rest on time? Where's the imperial physician I arranged? Isn't the food at the Hundred Craftsmen's Court good? Why do they all look so exhausted, as if they've been tortured?"
When Xu Guangqi heard Zhu Youxiao's question, he felt a little embarrassed.
It's not that he can't explain it, but he doesn't know how to say it.
Does this mean that everyone is working hard for research?
But His Majesty has already told these people not to fight to the death.
At this time, Bi Maokang stood up, took a step forward, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, this matter is not the fault of Lord Xu."
Zhu Youxiao frowned and looked at Bi Maokang, and said sullenly, "Did you withhold the money?"
Hearing His Majesty's words, Xu Guangqi was stunned for a moment, and then prepared to step forward to excuse his disciple.
He didn't want His Majesty to have any bad opinion of his disciples.
Bi Maokang was also taken aback, and he quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please listen to me."
Looking at Bi Maokang with a cold face, Zhu Youxiao said in a somewhat gloomy voice: "You'd better give me an explanation."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao certainly knew what was going on, but at this time he couldn't say that he knew. He had to pretend that he didn't know.
You have to do the whole show, especially when it comes to winning people's hearts.
"Stand up and talk." Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang kneeling on the ground. The expression on his face seemed to relax a little, and his tone also softened a lot.
After Bi Maokang stood up from the ground, he said, "Your servants in the Hundred Craftsmen's Academy are deeply favored by the emperor."
"Your Majesty has taken great care of us. Our food, clothing, and daily necessities are all top-notch, and our monthly salary is beyond the imagination of outsiders."
"As the saying goes, we must be loyal to our sovereign. We dare not neglect our duties, fearing we would fail Your Majesty's trust. Therefore, we study day and night."
"Your Highness has also heard some rumors. People outside are saying that Your Highness is obsessed with pleasure and that the Hundred Craftsmen's Workshop is a place where Your Highness spends money on entertainment."
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