If the Ministry of Industry's budget is used to conduct a nationwide campaign, even if Zhu Youxiao is sold, it will not be enough. We can only act in a hurry and allocate funds wherever there is a need.
Although these matters were important, he simply didn't have the energy for them right now. So Zhu Youxiao said, "Let's draft the Ministry of Works' matters first, and then submit them for discussion. If there's nothing else, let's call it a day."
No one paid much attention to it. After all, the Ministry of Works had always been the most bullied of the six ministries. Even if the Ministry of Works wanted to do something, it was usually ranked last, which was quite common.
"I have one more matter to discuss."
Sun Chengzong took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, shall we discuss the matter of Duke Yansheng again?"
"What the Kong family did was indeed extremely treasonous, and it is only right that they be granted titles, but the title of Duke Yansheng cannot be broken!"
After hearing this, all the officials' expressions became serious.
They thought that the previous things could be put aside, such as the establishment of a new office for the command of the royal army, but the later things could not be put aside.
In their view, rituals and laws are above all else. The affairs of the Kong family are the affairs of all scholars.
"The reputation of Confucius cannot be brought down." After Sun Chengzong said this, many people began to stand up and agree with him.
Even Xu Guangqi stood up and echoed, "I second the motion!"
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi, his eyes indifferent, but his heart was a little complicated.
Xu Guangqi had previously promoted Catholicism to his own emperor, but now he has changed his stance to promoting Confucius. It is clear that he has some ulterior motives.
In other words, Xu Guangqi's ideas had never changed. This actually made Zhu Youxiao quite happy.
However, Zhu Youxiao could not agree to this matter too hastily. He had a lot of things to do next, so this matter was just right for him to negotiate terms with the ministers and to appease the people.
Otherwise, it would free up their energy for other purposes, which would be counterproductive.
Zhu Youxiao then said with a sullen face: "I am tired, let's discuss this later!"
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao stood up and walked to the back with a sullen face.
Everyone looked at each other helplessly.
Obviously, everyone could see that His Majesty was angry. As for the reason for His Majesty's anger, it was of course the matter of the Duke of Yansheng's title.
It seems that His Majesty is still very resentful.
After everyone respectfully saw Zhu Youxiao off, they turned around and walked out.
"It seems this matter will still take some time." Han Yu looked at Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi, sighed helplessly and said: "I don't know what the Kong family is thinking. It's really been so many years, and they dare to do anything unscrupulously."
"Take your time." Xu Guangqi sighed and said, "Eventually, we must give an explanation to the scholars."
As for the others gathered around, they had no power to interrupt the conversation. However, everyone understood that if this matter was to be accomplished, it would be quite difficult.
"Reinforce your subordinates for the time being," Han Yu instructed slowly. "Don't offend His Majesty. Ask your subordinates to cooperate with His Majesty in what he's about to do. Send someone to keep an eye on Cui Chengxiu as well. Don't let him act recklessly, otherwise the consequences will outweigh the gains."
Everyone was silent and nodded, understanding the meaning of Han Yu's words.
Unlike the atmosphere here, Cui Chengxiu was very excited.
He has been promoted for so long and has done so much, and finally it is his turn to be in charge.
The official in charge represents power, and this matter is not just about power, it represents the importance that His Majesty attaches to him.
Under such circumstances, it was hard for Cui Chengxiu not to be excited.
Cui Chengxiu quickly walked towards a person who was writing, smiled, bowed, and said, "Master Zhu, I'm afraid I'll need your cooperation this time."
This Mr. Zhu was naturally Zhu Tongmeng, the Left Vice-Censor of the Censorate, a position higher than Cui Chengxiu.
It’s just that Cui Chengxiu’s promotion was too fast, and he would soon be on par with Zhu Tongmeng.
The reason why Cui Chengxiu wanted to find Zhu Tongmeng was very simple. When Zhu Tongmeng impeached the academy, Cui Chengxiu had not yet risen to his current position.
But Cui Chengxiu did not forget the incident.
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