Speaking of which, it was the first time that Kong Shanggan met this young emperor, and his heart was filled with fear.
His Majesty's reputation was truly too great, and there were many rumors circulating. Although many of them were untrue, one thing was certain: His Majesty was very opinionated and decisive in his actions.
This time, I really hope to leave a good impression on Your Majesty.
Zhu Youxiao turned his head, glanced at Kong Shanggan, and said with a bright smile: "Duke Yansheng, please don't be polite."
After hearing this, Kong Shanggan quickly stood up.
After Kong Shanggan stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked him up and down.
Speaking of which, Kong Shanggan was quite good-looking, with the appearance of a scholar, which was in line with people's yearning for scholars. He had regular features, clear eyes, a beard spread across his chest, and an air of righteousness.
Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao said, "I have always admired the Southern Branch of the Kong family. If the country had not been usurped by the barbarians, the title of Duke Yansheng would have belonged to your family. Now that we have restored our roots, we can say that we have restored our family. Now that you have earned the title, do your best and don't let me down."
After hearing His Majesty's words, Kong Shanggan finally felt better and was moved.
How many people can understand the grievances his family has suffered over the years?
It is enough to hear these words from Your Majesty.
From then on, it was his turn to be the head of the family, and no one could question it.
In this way, good days are coming for his family.
Kong Shanggan said, "I thank Your Majesty for your grace. From today on, I will do my best and will never let Your Majesty down."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "There's no need to explain this. Come, come in."
After hearing Zhu Youxiao's call, Kong Shanggan hurriedly took a few steps forward and came straight in front of Zhu Youxiao, but he still stopped about ten steps away.
We can't go any further. To go any further would be against the duty of a subject.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Kong Shanggan and said nothing.
"Do you see this map?" Zhu Youxiao pointed at the map in front of him and said to Kong Shanggan with a smile, "Here, I plan to build a new city. Inside is a brand new Confucius Temple, and next to the Confucius Temple is the Yanshenggong Mansion."
Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Kong Shanggan showed a shocked expression on his face.
Because the piece of land that Your Majesty drew is really not small.
The Confucius Temple was built on a very large scale, which Kong Shanggan could understand.
But the Yanshenggong Mansion next to it is not small according to the area drawn by Your Majesty.
Your Majesty is going to build him a large mansion?
Kong Shanggan was immediately excited, but he was also a little hesitant. His Majesty was so good to him, so this might not be a good thing, right?
As the saying goes, no reward without merit. Your Majesty is so good to him, I'm afraid it's not easy for him to do what he wants.
But this is the emperor's gift, you should not only accept it, but also accept it happily.
Zhu Youxiao did not go to see Kong Shanggan, but continued: "On the east side of the Confucius Temple, I will build a college. This college will be the largest college in the Ming Dynasty."
"Besides that, on this side is the Royal Children's Academy, and next to it is the Martial Arts Academy. As for the other side, a new academy will also be built."
"Once this new city is completed, it will become the cultural and educational center of the Ming Dynasty. As Duke Yansheng, you are in charge of all academies. I don't need to explain the weight of your responsibility. You will understand when the time comes."
"I leave this matter to you, my dear minister. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Kong Shanggan was shocked by Zhu Youxiao's plan.
Your Majesty is planning something so big? How much manpower and material resources will it require? How much money will it cost?
What a generous deal!
Kong Shanggan quickly said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best!"
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "That would be the best. After your family arrived in Beijing, we've arranged a house for you. Although it's not very big, I think it's enough. You can live there first. It won't be too late to move in once the Yansheng Mansion is completed."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Kong Shanggan quickly agreed.
"Okay, there's nothing to do here, you can leave. After you go back, settle your family well. If you have any problems, you can raise them, and I will help you solve them one by one." Zhu Youxiao looked at Kong Shanggan and said in a gentle tone and with a bright smile.
Zhu Youxiao still values Kong Shanggan very much, and he is someone he really needs to make use of in the next period of time.
The reform of academies is being implemented, and many problems have been exposed in various places, and there are even many impeachment petitions.
Among them, such things as secretly soliciting bribes and occupying land were common; there were also many cases of collusion between officials and businessmen and secret profiteering; there were even officials and scholars who secretly reached out to the royal academy and secretly formed cliques in order to maintain the previous academy system.
This kind of thing has always happened, and Zhu Youxiao has always received secret reports, but he did nothing about it.
The reason was simple: Zhu Youxiao was waiting for this matter to be completed. Only after the academy reform was complete would he take action. Putting aside the subsequent reckoning, how to adjust the direction still needed Kong Shanggan's help.
Now that Kong Shanggan has entered the capital, Zhu Youxiao's next plan can be put on the agenda.
Turning to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said, "Wasn't Bi Maokang going to see the emperor a few days ago?"
This person who actually controls the Ming Dynasty Academy of Craftsmen is also well-known in the court, but he is still far from being in a high position and having great power.
But in Zhu Youxiao's heart, Bi Maokang was a talent that he truly valued. So when Bi Maokang was about to meet him, Zhu Youxiao knew it at the first time.
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