Li Chen looked slightly panicked.
Zhu Zhanhe said a few words of comfort in a warm voice.
Then the master and apprentice bowed and left, preparing to have a detailed discussion.
After the two of them left, Yang Rong couldn't sit still and said impatiently: "Your Majesty, how can this Li Chen be the crown prince and grand master?"
"He was originally a foreigner from Korea, but he suddenly came to the Ming Dynasty. He has not made any achievements but is in a high position. I am afraid that he will cause criticism from both the government and the public, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Gaoxu looked at Yang Rong with a smile. It's really rare to see this old boy blowing up!
"Okay, okay, don't I know about your little thoughts?"
"Don't worry, you old guy, Li Chen is a virtuous person and will not retaliate afterwards!"
That's right, Yang Rong was afraid of being retaliated by Li Sun, based on Li Sun's lofty status as Crown Prince and Grand Master.
When Prince Zhu Zhanhe ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor in the future, then Li Chen will be the real emperor's master. It doesn't take much thinking to know that he will definitely enter the center of the imperial court and take charge of power.
If that time comes, Li Chen has thoughts of revenge, how should he, Yang Rong, deal with it?
Even if you don't die, you will be skinned!
"Do you really think people are that stingy?"
"He Li Chen is not an idiot, otherwise he would have become a saintly king and wise master loved by everyone in North Korea!"
Zhu Gaoxu chuckled and said, "You have forgotten that Li Chen has a close minister named Huang Xi!"
"This Huang Xi was originally the man who deposed the crown prince Li Bao. During Li Fangyuan's reign, he came to judge the affairs of the Seoul government. He was dismissed from office because he opposed the deposed Li Bao, and was subsequently exiled to Nanyuan."
"Li Chen learned that he was talented, so after he took charge, he summoned Huang Xi back from Nanyuan, appointed him as counselor of the parliamentary government, and entrusted him with important tasks. This shows that Li Chen's expertise in employing people and his magnanimity are far beyond comparison."
After hearing this, Yang Rong suddenly felt relieved.
However, this matter is ultimately a disaster.
"Besides, Li Chen is a smart man. He knows what to do and what not to do."
"Don't forget, he is the king of North Korea. He wants to see the people of North Korea live and work in peace and contentment more than anyone else, so this has become Li Sun's lifeblood."
"Yang Rong, don't judge a gentleman with a villain's heart."
Hearing this, Yang Rong smiled bitterly.
"Your Majesty taught me a lesson, and I understand."
"Well, you have made great achievements this time, what reward do you want?"
Zhu Gaoxu spoke directly and decisively. He would never be stingy with rewards for meritorious ministers.
Yang Rong fell into deep thought after hearing this.
This time he did make a contribution to the country, but this achievement was actually nothing to Ming Dynasty.
Because it is only a matter of time before the Ming Dynasty takes action against North Korea. Even if force is used, North Korea will definitely be taken down!
Furthermore, the Ming Dynasty has been conquering the north and south in recent years, and has annexed as many as ten or twenty sweet potato countries, large and small.
It is precisely because of this that the contribution to the country is not so important.
At least compared to what Yang Shiqi is doing now, Yang Rong is still far from enough.
After thinking about it, Yang Rong thought of the best answer.
"It is my duty to be loyal to the emperor to eat the emperor's salary. I will go wherever your majesty tells me to go!"
Yes, this is the best answer.
Since His Majesty the Emperor took the initiative to speak, he must have his own considerations.
Rather than hesitate here, it is better to obey His Majesty the Emperor's arrangements and show a wave of loyalty.
Zhu Gaoxu burst out laughing when he heard what Yang Rong said.
"You, you, are such an old fox!"
"The situation in North Korea has stabilized. All we need to do next is step by step. There is really no need for you, Yang Rong, to sit there. It would be a bit of an indignity."
"Right now, the most important national policies of our Ming Dynasty are, first, long-distance trade, second, sharing the land, and third, free education."
"You have made a great contribution this time, and I will give you a chance to choose."
Upon hearing this, Yang Rong's eyes lit up and he immediately started analyzing.
The first voyage trade, this was the home ground of the navy and nobles, and it was also a business exclusively controlled by the royal family.
He, Yang Rong, was a civil servant and a gentry, so he was naturally not suitable to get involved.
Moreover, the director of the Royal Taxation Bureau is Guo You, the son of Guo Zi. His Majesty the Emperor obviously intends to train this son. It would be a bit unwise for Yang Rong to intervene at this time.
Furthermore, Yang Rong is good at strategy and military aircraft, and he does not know how to coordinate chores such as money and food.
Therefore, the first voyage trade can basically be eliminated directly.
As for the second one, spreading a small family into a small family, this is what Yang Shiqi has been doing, and it is Yang Shiqi's home field.
But once the national policy of spreading the land between children and farmers is implemented, it will definitely be enough to leave a name in history and be famous for generations to come!
So Yang Rong really wanted to go, but he couldn't go.
Because even if he goes now, it will only be to help Yang Shiqi.
Even if he succeeds in the end, his achievements will naturally be far inferior to Yang Shiqi's, and he will still be outnumbered by Yang Shiqi!
Rather than that, it’s better not to go!
As for the third one, free education, Yang Rong didn't quite understand this.
"May I ask Your Majesty, what exactly is this free education about?"
Hearing that Yang Rong chose the third option, Zhu Gaoxu was not surprised at all.
Everyone is smart, so they all understand that Yang Rong actually has only one choice, and that is the third option.
"The imperial court will establish free education and set up free schools in local countryside. All children of school age must go to school, and they will go to school for free. There is no need to pay any fees. All expenses will be borne by the imperial government!"
"To be specific, within three years, a free school will be opened in all villages and towns across the country, mainly focusing on enlightenment education. When they reach the appropriate age, they will enter the county school to study and cultivate morality. The teacher of the school will be responsible for the selection after taking the examination."
"In this way, children all over the world will have books to read and learn. Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, they will at least have the opportunity to change their destiny and will not be restricted by family conditions. Then these enlightenment schools will be linked to local county schools and academies, and merit will be selected. By selecting outstanding children through the imperial examination, our Ming Dynasty will have a continuous supply of talents. This is the real strategy for raising scholars!"
Yang Rong didn't take it seriously at first, but the more he listened, the more excited he became, and his face even turned red with excitement!
Students all over the world have books to read and schools to study. What a grand ambition is this?
If this matter is really accomplished, what kind of prosperity will the Ming Dynasty usher in?
For a moment, Yang Rong was so excited that his body was shaking!
"With tens of millions of mansions, it can shelter all the poor people in the world and make them happy?"
"Your Majesty's love for the people is unprecedented. On behalf of the students from all over the world, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty for your great grace!"
Yang Rong sincerely knelt down and saluted Zhu Gaoxu, which also expressed his attitude.
I, Yang Rong, took over this job, who else could I do?
You must know that this job is no worse than Yang Shiqi's job!
If Yang Rong really succeeds, then he will be the mentor of students all over the world, the kind that will be famous throughout the ages!
Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly stepped forward and helped Yang Rong up with his own hands.
"As you know, that guy Jie Jin has some talent and learning, but he's just not that good at it."
"I intentionally entrust you with this job because I am interested in your ability, Yang Rong. Don't let me down!"
Hearing this, Yang Rong was filled with emotion and knelt down again to make a big wish.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will definitely complete this matter in my lifetime, otherwise I will never return to court!"
The king and his ministers looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
A random edict was issued, causing shock to both the government and the public.
Yang Rong will patrol the world as a cabinet bachelor and oversee academic affairs!
