In the Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Di was discussing national affairs with Yao Guangxiao.
Because of a Jingnan battle, the defense line in northern Xinjiang also changed.
The kings' border defense strategy formulated by Emperor Taizu Gao has almost been completely abandoned by now, so it is natural to find ways to make changes.
Furthermore, the problems involving the feudal lords must be resolved as soon as possible.
Those vassal kings are all in Jinling City now, and Zhu Di doesn't want to let them go back in vain!
At least, you can go back and keep your military power!
At this time, the eunuch hurriedly came to report that the Imperial Academy offered wine to Hu Yan and asked to see him.
Hearing this, Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao looked at each other, and they both saw the smile in each other's eyes.
"As expected, monk you, our Hu Jijiu can't sit still."
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said nothing, his expression very indifferent.
His triangular eyes are the best at discerning people's hearts.
Hu Yan, you can't say he is good, nor can you say he is bad.
Well, he is just too lazy to fight, he just wants to goof off.
Soon Hu Yan walked in out of breath, knelt down and started.
"May I ask Your Majesty, why did you appoint Li Hongbi as an assistant teacher at the Imperial College?"
Zhu Di chuckled and said, "Is there any problem?"
What is the problem?
The problem is big!
Hu Yan shouted bitterly: "Your Majesty, all the schools in the country have great Confucians as doctors, famous scholars as assistants, and at worst, Hanlin scholars with Jinshi background as lecturers."
"But this Li Hongbi has no official status, no reputation, and no talent. Your Majesty ordered him to be an assistant teacher in the Imperial College. Isn't it ridiculous?"
Before Zhu Di could speak, Hu Yan added angrily: "I don't know who your majesty listened to the slander and acted like this. You must know that the Imperial College is the central academic institution of the Ming Dynasty, and it is also responsible for providing talents for the court!"
"How could Your Majesty set a precedent by conferring a noble title on your behalf, and only make the world a laughing stock?"
Yes, this is the only reasonable explanation Hu Yan can think of.
Li Hongbi was the only son of Cao Guogong Li Jinglong. Li Jinglong had made great contributions to the court not long ago, so the emperor wanted to reward Li Jinglong.
But Li Jinglonggui was the top prince of the Ming Dynasty, and there was no reward for him.
And Li Hongbi was seventeen years old, past the age to enter school, so the emperor issued such an outrageous edict!
The question is, if you do this, aren't you breaking the rules and making yourself a laughing stock?
Zhu Di looked at the angry Hu Yan. Instead of getting angry, he felt a little funny.
This guy usually lives his life without fighting or fighting, but he didn't expect that he would actually get anxious sometimes!
"Hu Aiqing, what you said is wrong."
"Hongbi's talent is unparalleled among his peers. I have seen this with my own eyes."
As soon as these words came out, Hu Yan was a little shocked.
His Majesty the Emperor actually values Li Hongbi so highly?
Ranked first among his peers, this evaluation can be said to be ridiculously high!
Hu Yan's eyes widened and he didn't know what to say.
The emperor already said that Li Hongbi was talented, what else could Hu Yan say?
Why do you want to confront the emperor and insist on winning or losing?
"Your Majesty, even though Li Hongbi is talented, this move...is against the rules!"
This is Hu Yan's last hope, hoping that Zhu Di can abide by the rules.
But he forgot that Zhu Di has never been a rule-abiding person!
Are you kidding me? The person sitting in front of you is Zhu Di, the number one rebel in the Jianwen Dynasty!
"What rules?"
"Who stipulates that a doctor of Guozi studies can only be a great Confucian scholar, an assistant professor of Guozi studies can only be a famous scholar, and a lecturer of Guozi studies can only be a Hanlin scholar?"
"Since the imperial examination, there has been a precedent of recruiting talented and learned people as officials. Since Li Hongbi is talented, why not?"
Hu Yan was a little angry and said: "Chen...chen..."
Seeing this situation, Yao Guangxiao, who was silent on the side, finally spoke.
"Hu Jijiu, rules are dead, people are alive."
"Since Hu Jijiu is worried that this move will bring shame to the Imperial College, just try to avoid it."
"Hu Jijiu has learned a lot from ancient times to the present and understands heaven and man. Even if Li Hongbi has no talent and learning, couldn't Hu Jijiu train him into a talented man?"
Hearing this, Hu Yan was immediately confused.
Let me train Li Hongbi?
Is it possible that this is what His Majesty the Emperor means?
Zhu Di glanced at Yao Guangxiao with a slight displeasure, and then looked at Hu Yan.
"Hu Aiqing, the matter of Li Hongbi is settled."
"I have heard a lot of rumors, saying that all the students of the Imperial Academy are idle and ignorant, and their morals are very bad. They are far worse than those during the Hongwu Dynasty!"
As soon as these words came out, Hu Yan was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Of course he knew where the problem lay, which was the sons of nobles and officials in Guozixue.
Hu Yan had an indifferent temperament, and based on the principle that doing more is worse than doing less, he didn't care whether the children of nobles and officials learned or not. On the contrary, he would be clean if he didn't come to school.
However, looking at the current posture, His Majesty the Emperor is somewhat dissatisfied with his teaching methods!
"Your Majesty, I...understand."
Zhu Di finally showed a smile on his face.
"As Hu Aiqing said, the Imperial College is the central academic institution of the Ming Dynasty. During the Hongwu period, it was an important talent training institution for the imperial court."
"Although the imperial examination is now the main way to select talents, the Imperial College cannot afford to make any mistakes. I hope to see the Imperial College regain its glory."
"Hu Aiqing has worked hard for the country and has achieved great results. I will give you 10,000 yuan as a token of comfort."
After arguing for a long time, Hu Yan finally turned around and left unhappy.
After walking out of Qianqing Palace, Hu Yan finally came to his senses and wished he could give himself a slap.
Let's have a good leisure time, but I have to come to the saint to protest!
Are you okay now?
Where can I find peace and quiet in the future?
Hu Yan sighed and left the palace worriedly.
At this moment, in the main hall, Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao were laughing.
"This Hu Yan has learned from ancient times to the present. He is indeed a man of real ability, but his temper is too lazy. He lives a leisurely life, but the Imperial College is full of chaos."
"Monk, your plan is indeed a good one. It not only defeated Hu Yan, but also found a good place for Hongbi. It can be said that you kill two birds with one stone!"
Monk Daoyan smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. There is no other way."
"Hu Jijiu has a lazy temperament, and Li Hongbi has an even lazier temperament. At first glance, he is not an honest and obedient master."
"Now His Majesty has forcibly given him an official position as an assistant teacher in the Imperial College. If Li Hongbi can't make some achievements and continues to be idle as before, Hu Yan will naturally be there to supervise and discipline him."
"Furthermore, Your Majesty has just beaten Hu Yan. I think he should understand His Majesty's intention to revitalize the Imperial College and eliminate those unhealthy tendencies."
"Hahaha..." Zhu Di was in a very good mood, "I thought so too. This is a great plan, killing two birds with one stone!"
At the end, Yao Guangxiao did not forget to add: "This is Li Hongbi. I am worried that he may not obey the order!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di stopped laughing.
Recalling the bold actions of this little brat in the past, Zhu Di felt that it was not impossible.
That idiot Li Jinglong is a waste, he can't even control his own son!
Zhu Di snorted coldly: "You turned against him!"
"Tomorrow I will ask Ji Gang to come to the door with the guards in royal robes, and I will take him to the Imperial College!"
"If he dares not to go even once, I will give him a good beating!"
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
