Before we knew it, dusk had fallen and the light in the Wenhua Hall had dimmed.

The eunuchs were about to light the lamps, but they were so frightened by the sudden roar that they almost dropped the candles in their hands...

"I would like to follow Confucius' example and execute Shao Zhengmao, and behead this beast to set things right!"

Under the flickering candlelight, Xu Fan's face was terribly gloomy, and he repeated what he had just said.

The young minister finally came to his senses and realized that in this unfamiliar area, he was no different from a fool.

You still have to pull yourself back into the context you are familiar with in order to unleash your true strength.

"Hey, everyone was so happy, why did they start shouting and killing?"

Emperor Longqing quickly eased the atmosphere and said, "Besides, this proves that what Zhao Hao said is correct."

"Your Majesty, don't be deceived by this beast!" Xu Fan sneered and said, "He just said that he has detailed observation data. Just based on this sentence, it is enough to push him out of the Meridian Gate and behead him in public!"

"Why do you say that?" Long Qing asked with a frown.

"According to the ancestral rule of our Emperor Taizu, anyone who is not a hermaphrodite or an astronomy student is not allowed to study astronomy privately. Those who study the calendar will be sent to the frontier, and those who make the calendar will be put to death!"

Then the young cabinet minister said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "This beast Zhao, a mere student of the Imperial Academy, actually dared to secretly observe the celestial phenomena and speak nonsense about the secrets of heaven! What's even more sinister is that he actually tried his best to deny the existence of heaven's will. If we don't kill him, it will not be enough to thank our ancestors, and if we don't kill him, it will not be enough to appease the anger of the ministers. Your Majesty!"

"This..." Of course Longqing wanted to protect his adopted nephew, but the young cabinet minister's sharp words made it difficult for him to refute for a while.

All the ministers kept silent. They would never agree to kill Zhao Hao. The pride of the Ming Dynasty's literati would not allow them to have such an idea.

But they had to admit that the young minister's attack was fatal, at least they couldn't think of how to refute it.

Mr. Zhang had a way to refute, but that would probably expose his identity as an underground party member.

Bu Gu's beard was so tangled that it was about to curl up.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hao was not afraid at all.

Finally here, you thief!

I have been waiting for you for a long time!

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The Wenhua Hall was brightly lit.

"Hahaha!" Zhao Hao laughed and took a step forward, confronting Xu Fan. Then he said loudly: "What does Heaven say? The four seasons run, and all things grow. What does Heaven say?!"

Xu Fan was well-informed and had a good memory, so he naturally knew that this was the words of Confucius, so he said coldly: "Don't be so pretentious here. Everyone here can recite the words of the sage by heart, but ask yourself, who denies the 'interaction between heaven and man'?"

"Haha..." Zhao Hao smiled faintly and said, "This young master has proved that what the Later Saint said is correct."

"Don't keep citing the ancients!" As the saying goes, one force can defeat ten skills. Xu Fan didn't want to argue with him at all. He said arrogantly, "Your Majesty is the son of God. If you deny the interaction between heaven and man, you are denying the divine right of the emperor. You are shaking the foundation of the Ming Dynasty!"

Seeing the big hat put on Zhao Hao's head, Lord Xu closed his eyes slightly.

It seems that the Imperial Observatory is unreliable and I still have to rely on my son.

The officials also changed color, and many Hanlin scholars and censors followed the young minister in attacking Zhao Hao.

You say one thing and I say another, and it seems like a group of people are attacking me.

Several disciples have been keeping a low profile today... Of course, it was also because Zhao Shouzheng, who couldn't get a word in, couldn't stand it anymore and immediately started to loudly defend Zhao Hao.

Seeing that the two sides were arguing in front of the emperor, Teng Xiang and the censor were busy maintaining order, and Chef Wang also helped to mediate.

This was probably the most unorderly imperial lecture since the founding of the country.

Seeing the situation gradually getting out of control, Emperor Longqing involuntarily grasped the armrests of the dragon throne with both hands.

Bu Gu's beard is almost curling up.

"What nonsense!"

But Zhao Hao sneered disdainfully, then turned around and knelt before Emperor Longqing, saying loudly:

"The predecessors said that looking at the founding process of the dynasties, only our Ming Taizu and Han Gaozu started their rebellions as commoners, without any suspicion of relying on power; they eliminated violence for the people and had no intention of seeking divine power, so they can be said to have won the country in the most righteous way!"

After a pause, Zhao Hao said in an excited voice, "What a fart!"

"However, when our Emperor Taizu rose up, the Chinese people had lost their clothes and hats, and everyone became slaves of the fallen country. Our Emperor Taizu quickly wiped out the barbarians, expelled the Tartars, restored China, and returned our land to us! It can be said that the only orthodox country that has inherited the Tang, Yu and Three Dynasties is our Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the Han Dynasty is not as good as it!"

As he spoke, he said generously: "The people's hearts and minds all belong to the Ming Dynasty. This is the real foundation for our emperor to enjoy the throne!"

Zhao Shouzheng and his disciples naturally knelt down and responded to Zhao Hao's call.

What was unexpected was that Duke Cheng, who had been watching the excitement, immediately stepped out and knelt on the ground, saying loudly: "The people of the country want us to be together. May the Ming Dynasty last forever!"

The Duke of Yingguo, the Duke of Dingguo and other nobles were also present. Seeing this, they quickly knelt down and shouted: "The hearts of our people are with us. May the Ming Dynasty last forever!"

This is a sincere statement. Among the nobles who share weal and woe with the Ming Dynasty, which one does not hope that the Zhu family's rule will last forever?

Originally, the civil servants were still able to watch the fun, but seeing this, they had no choice but to join in. They knelt on the ground and shouted slogans together.

Emperor Longqing was so moved that he burst into tears.

My dear Lord Zhao, I will treat you well for the rest of my life, just like I treated Master Gao...

Duke Cheng, I will no longer mind your slacking off...

"Lord Zhao is right. The country of our Zhu family is based on the will of the people. A few words cannot shake it." He quickly wiped his tears and summoned up his courage to speak in a hoarse voice: "My dear ministers, please stand up. The country of our ancestors was not easy to come by. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the hearts of the people. I dare not forget this day or night. I hope you will work together to protect the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing the emperor say the words "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world", Zhao Hao also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, Your Majesty, I have done everything I can, and I will have to bear the consequences of today in the future. You must remember my kindness...

He knew that even if he defeated Xu Fan today, he would be retaliated against in the future.

Zhao Hao felt his scalp tingling when he thought about the future when the young minister would lead a brigade of mad dogs to bite him.

He screamed in his heart, please be merciful, I am still a child...

Who knew that at this moment, a baritone with a built-in subwoofer said:

"Our Ming Dynasty is indeed the most legitimate and eternally secure. Temporary difficulties will not shake our country. Your Majesty, please have confidence!"

Zhao Hao's heart melted immediately. An idol is an idol. He always lends a helping hand when I need him most...

It is true that Zhang Juzheng's words were meant to comfort the emperor, but they also "inadvertently" helped Zhao Hao save face.

After all, the Xu Party is not a family empire inherited through bloodline, and Zhang Xianggong is their second-in-command.

Now that the deputy party leader and next leader has set the tone, the young cabinet minister and his minions should no longer use their previous words to attack Zhao Hao, nor should they bring up Tianbian anymore.

Mr. Zhao was satisfied.

Who knew there would be a surprise...

Li Chunfang, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly took over and said gently, "Yes, Xu Leqing. Zhao Taizhao was talking about Xunzi's Heavenly Questions before, and his words did not deviate from the category of later sages. Of course, the sub-sages and later sages of my Confucianism have always been at odds. Young cabinet minister, you respect the sub-sage, so it is inevitable that you will find the words of the later sage unpleasant to your ears. It's fine to scold them, but there is no need to kill each other."

Leqing is another name for Taichangsiqing.

Xu Fan was stunned when he heard this, and thought to himself, what the hell, why are you, Li Gancao, pretending to be a good guy?

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