After hearing this, Xu Guangqi's face darkened.
Xu Guangqi didn't expect that even though he didn't agree to their plan, they would still stir up trouble. Xu Guangqi began to think about how to crush Han Yu and his conspiracy.
In Xu Guangqi's view, Han Yu and the other man were engaging in conspiracy and intrigue, openly excluding dissidents and forming a clique for personal gain.
Zhu Youxiao nodded thoughtfully, and said in agreement, "What Mr. Huang said makes sense. So, Mr. Huang, do you have any suggestions? Let me hear them."
Zhu Youxiao could naturally see the intrigues among the three people below.
After Sun Chengzong left, the two sides began to fight each other. After this incident, the conflict was further intensified. To put it bluntly, it was nothing more than a struggle for power and profit.
This made Zhu Youxiao feel helpless. He was really impatient, and it seemed that some things needed to be changed.
Huang Kezun was delighted to see Zhu Youxiao agree with him, and quickly continued, "Your Majesty, I believe the court should send an important official to the Shoushan Academy. This will not only show the court's importance, but also calm people's hearts. Most importantly, if any situation arises, it can be handled on the spot in a timely manner to prevent any accidents."
This statement naturally makes sense and seems to be a very appropriate way of dealing with it.
But Zhu Youxiao knew in his heart that this was just a tentative beginning. They didn't really want to hand this matter over to the court officials, nor did they really want to do it well. Perhaps there was such an idea, but it was more for Cui Chengxiu.
Once Zhu Youxiao agreed to this matter, the important official he sent would naturally take over Cui Chengxiu's responsibility, and it would naturally be Cui Chengxiu who failed to handle this matter.
Originally, the task of appeasing the students should have been given to Cui Chengxiu, but now that he was not given the task, it proved that Zhu Youxiao was dissatisfied with him. At that time, some people would inevitably attack Cui Chengxiu, saying that he was not qualified to preside over the reform of the Royal Academy and wanted to replace him.
As for who will be replaced, it will naturally be the important court official sent to preside over the matter.
There are many thoughts involved. So Zhu Youxiao asked: "Who do you think is more suitable, Mr. Huang?"
After hearing this, Huang Kexun did not answer immediately, but frowned and began to think.
After a long pause, he tentatively said, "If the official sent is too high-ranking, it would seem inappropriate; if the official is too low-ranking, it would seem disrespectful. Therefore, I think that Feng Congwu, the Minister of Rites, is suitable."
"Firstly, Feng Congwu, the Minister of Rites, is a suitable official. Secondly, Feng Congwu presides over the Imperial Academy and is quite familiar with the affairs there. I think handing this matter over to him will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly.
This was to obtain Cui Chengxiu's job and replace him with Feng Congwu. Once Feng Congwu succeeded in this, his influence within the Ministry of Rites would undoubtedly increase significantly. At that point, Xu Guangqi's life would be difficult.
Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Xu Guangqi and said, "What do you think, Lord Xu?"
"I think what Huang Ge Lao proposed is a good one." Xu Guangqi first affirmed Huang Kexun. After all, everyone should show a harmonious state of coexistence in front of the emperor.
We are all working for the court wholeheartedly. I agree with you first, which also means that what I say next is not selfish.
Huang Kezun had just used this trick on Xu Guangqi, and now Xu Guangqi was returning the favor by doing this.
Xu Guangqi then said, "There's just one point I don't agree with. I think it would be more appropriate to send a senior official. The situation has become so serious now that scholars inside and outside the capital are panicking, and it may even affect many officials in the government."
"Under such circumstances, sending court officials would be more effective and would also demonstrate the court's emphasis on scholars. Therefore, I believe that sending the Minister of Rites, Shen Tingyun, would be more appropriate. Your Majesty, please consider this."
Xu Guangqi pushed Shen Tingyun out, and this was something he had to do despite himself.
If Feng Congwu were to go, things would be difficult to handle. If Shen Tingyun were to settle the matter, his prestige would be high. If he could take over this task from Cui Chengxiu, it would be even better.
This was the only solution Xu Guangqi had, and he had no choice but to do this.
Zhu Youxiao nodded after listening to Xu Guangqi's words. It was obvious that the two sides had come to a legal battle over this matter.
However, Zhu Youxiao would not allow them to fight back and forth. If he let them do so, wouldn't it be a disaster?
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Youxiao said, "I'm afraid there's something behind this matter."
Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Han Yu and the other two were stunned.
What does this mean? Your Majesty, do you have other ideas? Please don't!
At this time, Han Yu and the other two were all panicking. Although they were fighting with each other, they didn't want Zhu Youxiao to cause trouble.
As Zhu Youxiao's trusted ministers, they naturally knew the emperor they served very well.
His Majesty is very kind to his loyal and dedicated people, like these few. But if he really takes action, he will be ruthless enough.
If Your Majesty really wants to do something to these students, it will be even worse.
Zhu Youxiao didn't look at Han Yu and the others, but continued, "How dare these people gather together to rebel against the imperial court? Is there someone behind the scenes instigating this? Is there someone with ulterior motives stirring up trouble? If the imperial court were to compromise like this, wouldn't it damage its dignity?"
"By then, everyone thinks the court can be bullied, and there's another uproar over the academy. What will happen? Will the academy reforms continue? Today you raise an idea and cause a commotion, and tomorrow he raises an idea and causes a commotion. Then, who will be the one to take charge of the academy reforms?"
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