Due to Zhu Youxiao's indulgence, the news in the court could basically not be concealed.
When the emperor heard that he was going to build houses for everyone, the court was immediately excited and had been discussing this matter for the past few days. This made the atmosphere of the entire Mid-Autumn Festival lively and everyone was very happy.
However, there were also rumors about where the house was being renovated. After all, land in the capital was very scarce, and if they were going to build houses, they would definitely use a large amount of land. It would be difficult to do it in the city.
Some people say that they want to build the house outside the capital.
When this news came out, many people were upset. Building a house outside the capital would mean they would have to go into the city every day to go to the government office. How early would they have to get up? How long would it take to travel all the way? This was unacceptable.
Some people also said that if a house was to be built in the northwest corner of the palace, His Majesty would mark out a piece of land.
But this is not right. It is a royal garden and belongs to His Majesty. How can you cut out a corner of it?
Some people also said that all the academies should be moved out of the city and houses should be built on the land where the academies originally stood.
This statement has been agreed by many people. After all, this is the only one that sounds more reliable.
Amidst such public opinion, the capital city welcomed another major event, that is, the Southern Branch of the Kong family entered the city, that is, the new Yansheng Duke had arrived.
For a moment, the capital was shaken, and countless scholars began to run to the city gate to welcome the new Duke Yansheng.
It is said that the new Duke Yansheng is also the president of the Royal Academy, which gives peace of mind to scholars all over the world.
Although the Kong family does not have any actual power, they have such prestige that their symbolic significance is too obvious.
Your Majesty's willingness to use the Duke of Yansheng represents a certain political inclination of Your Majesty. This is enough for scholars.
When Kong Shanggan arrived at the capital, he did not expect so many people to greet him.
Looking at the huge crowd of people, Kong Shanggan suddenly became excited.
You have to know that this time, he came to Beijing and risked everything. He had sold all his family's land. It was the wealth accumulated by generations of his family, hundreds of years of accumulation. Now, it was all gone. He had no choice but to sell it. His Majesty told him to sell it, so he had to sell it.
During the entire journey, Kong Shanggan was worried about how he would survive in the capital. Would he rely on a salary? Would he starve to death?
After being worried all the way, Kong Shanggan felt relieved instantly when he saw so many scholars coming to greet him.
So many people came to greet his family after they arrived. It seems that he still underestimated the value of the title of Duke of Yansheng. With these things, the family should be able to survive well.
The journey was slow, and the people from Shuntian Prefecture were only there to maintain order. It was clear that the imperial court was intent on promoting the arrival of Duke Yansheng in Beijing.
As we walked along, the capital city became much more lively.
The Ministry of Rites also sent officials to welcome them. The Kong family needed to be settled, and preparations had already been made.
As for Kong Shanggan, he will go to the palace to see His Majesty.
All the way into the palace, Kong Shanggan was thinking, appearing careful and cautious.
You know, their family is not the Kong family of Shandong. Their family is very respectful to the royal family. After all, the current emperor even dealt with the Kong family of Shandong, let alone their family?
After walking in, Kong Shanggan looked straight ahead and maintained a serious attitude.
Seeing that Duke Yansheng had arrived, a plump eunuch came forward with a bright smile on his face. He bowed to Kong Shanggan and said with a smile, "I, Chen Hong, have come to greet Duke Yansheng on the orders of His Majesty."
"Please trouble you, eunuch." Kong Shanggan said hurriedly.
Although he had no roots in the capital, he had the identity of Duke Yansheng, and Kong Shanggan was not an idiot. He had sent people to the capital before entering the capital.
On the one hand, these people came to scout the way, and on the other hand, they came to build relationships and gather information.
Kong Shanggan already has information on many important officials in the court. For example, Chen Hong in front of him can be said to be the most favored eunuch of the current emperor.
The Imperial Household Department held the pen and served His Majesty closely. Such a person was not someone Kong Shanggan, the newly arrived Duke of Yansheng, could afford to offend.
So Kong Shanggan's attitude was very polite. He even took out a jade pendant and put it into Chen Hong's hand, saying with a smile: "This is a toy I found on the road. Eunuch Chen, take it and play with it."
This is not something that comes easily, this is a good thing.
The Kong family had accumulated wealth for hundreds of years, so naturally they had quite a few good things. They might not have a lot of silver and money, but they had a lot of various things.
The jade pendant given to Chen Hong is of the finest quality. It is warm and soft to the touch, and you can tell it is an old item just by touching it.
Chen Hong quickly returned the jade pendant to Kong Shanggan and said with a smile, "I dare not accept anything from Duke Yansheng. When serving His Majesty, I need to know my limits and not accept things carelessly."
This made Kong Shanggan stunned. Is this still a eunuch?
You know, the eunuchs in the palace are notorious for being greedy for money. Not to mention offering it to them, they'll even blackmail you if you don't. Now he refuses to accept something that's right in his hands. Has the world changed?
Chen Hong was not going to explain this to Kong Shanggan. He just smiled and made a gesture of invitation and said, "Duke Yansheng, please come quickly. His Majesty is still waiting in the palace."
"Please trouble Eunuch Chen!" Kong Shanggan said hurriedly.
The two men walked in one after the other and soon saw Zhu Youxiao in the hall.
After paying homage, Kong Shanggan knelt there quietly, waiting for Zhu Youxiao to meet him.
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