"Moreover, We have also heard that the Marquis of Yong 'an had appointed Mo Lingwei as a professor. This matter will end here!"
In Taiji Palace, Li Er had completely settled the matter of Mo Lingwei becoming a professor of the academy. He then turned to Cui Shanyou and sternly said:
"Cui Shanyou, I see that you are quite proficient in Confucian classics. Staying in the Imperial College will be a waste of your talent. Therefore, I have decided to transfer you to the Hongwen Library as a scholar. You will be in charge of writing history. Are you willing?"
Cui Shanyou's heart instantly sank. He anxiously said, "Your Majesty, this subject's life goal is to pass on the Dao and cultivate talents for the Great Tang. This subject still wants to teach students in the Imperial College for a few more years! Your Majesty, please grant my wish! "
He was no fool. Although becoming a scholar in the Hongwen Library was the same rank as his current Imperial College professor, going to the Hongwen Library to write history was basically an idle job. He understood that Li Er found him annoying and wanted to chase him away!
Li Er's eyes instantly turned cold. The temperature in the hall seemed to have turned cold as well.
Cui Shanyou inexplicably shivered, regretting his rashness.
"Make the best use of people and materials! Ever since We ascended the throne, We have always used people based on their abilities. Beloved Official Cui, you have a belly full of wisdom. Do you think that We have made an improper arrangement for you to write history? "
Li Er's cold voice traveled into Cui Shanyou's ears, causing him to shiver once more.
"Your Majesty, this subject …"
"Don't speak! Let Beloved Official Kong speak! "
Cui Shanyou still wanted to 'save' himself, but Li Er didn't give him a chance to speak. He turned to Kong Yingda and said, "Beloved Official Kong, Beloved Official Cui has served in the Imperial College for so many years. You must understand his abilities the best. Tell me, is Beloved Official Cui suitable to write history in the Hongwen Library?"
When Kong Yingda heard Li Er call him, he couldn't help but frown. Cui Shanyou immediately looked over, praying that Kong Yingda would 'let him off the hook'!
But reality was merciless. After a few moments of silence, Kong Yingda clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Academician Cui is familiar with the classics and history. He is indeed suitable to write history in the Hongwen Library!"
Actually, not only was Li Er fed up with Cui Shanyou, Kong Yingda had long been fed up with him as well! Yesterday afternoon, Cui Shanyou had submitted a petition to impeach Li Zexuan, but Kong Yingda did not know about it! Kong Yingda didn't support Mo Lingwei's appointment as a professor in Yanhuang College, but he wouldn't oppose it either! Although Li Er was the dean of Yanhuang College on the surface, everyone knew that it was only in name. Li Zexuan was the real master of Yanhuang College! Kong Yingda understood that Li Zexuan had appointed a professor to his academy. Even if he objected, he had no right to do so!
Besides, Kong Yingda had always felt guilty towards Li Zexuan. He felt that if Li Zexuan had stayed at the Imperial College, the college would have become more and more glorious. The reason Li Zexuan had left the Imperial College was because Cui Shanyou had contacted others to secretly impeach him! Now, a similar thing had happened again. Kong Yingda was really disappointed in Cui Shanyou! He might as well follow Li Er's wishes and send him to the Hong Wen Library!
"Ah?"
Cui Shanyou's heart finally turned cold when he heard this! At this moment, his mind inexplicably echoed what Li Zexuan had said before the morning assembly, "Professor Cui, I advise you to be kind! Otherwise, you will learn from Cui Shanfu's mistakes! "
What was karma? This was called retribution in this lifetime!
In less than an hour's time, Li Zexuan's seemingly careless words had actually become reality! Cui Shanyou really hated Zheng Huaibo and the other scholars who had urged him to impeach Li Zexuan!
"Ah! Minister Cui, are you willing to go to the Hong Wen Library to study history now? "
Li Er nodded with satisfaction. If he could 'send' Cui Shanfu to Lingnan, what could Cui Shanyou do? In any case, Li Er would definitely support the new study of engineering!
If he did not take advantage of his strong control over the Tang Empire to let engineering take root, when his descendants ascended to the throne, engineering would be instantly strangled by Cui Shanyou and the other Confucian defenders! After this year of witnessing the power of engineering, Li Er believed that if the Tang Empire wanted to last forever, it could not be separated from engineering!
"This subject is willing! Thank you, Your Majesty! "
Cui Shanyou sighed as if he had accepted his fate. He bowed towards Li Er.
At this point, he knew that there was no use in struggling. At this moment, he seemed to have aged a few years, but his heart was even older!
The rest of the ministers did not come forward to intercede for Cui Shanyou, including Wei Zheng, who had always liked to nitpick. First, Li Er's appointment was righteous and no one could find fault with it. Second, Wei Zheng and his wife's situation was similar to Fang Xuanling and his wife's. He was also a person who respected and loved his wife. Cui Shanyou's previous remarks about men being superior to women made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Mm! Official Cui is a righteous person and has worked hard for the country. He is truly a role model for all the officials. I will reward him with ten bolts of brocade and a hundred thousand yuan! "
Li Zexuan thought to himself, "At least you know what's good for you." But on the surface, he looked like a wise ruler treating his subjects kindly. Li Zexuan, who was standing below, curled his lips!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Cui Shanyou stepped forward and bowed again.
"Mm, then please report if you have any matters to discuss. If not, the court is dismissed ~!"
Li Er nodded and looked at the officials below.
None of the officials spoke. Today, they had seen Li Zexuan's current favor. They could not help but sigh at Cui Shanyou's overestimation of his abilities! Just based on Li Zexuan's position in Li Er's heart, as long as it was not a crime of treason, no one could overthrow him!
"Court is dismissed!"
Li Er stood up and waved his hand.
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"Pfft! This Marquis of Yong 'an is truly different! Who would have thought that a seven foot tall man like him would speak up for a woman? Although some of his words were a little crude, they were not without reason! Haha! "
In the imperial harem, Empress Zhangsun was chatting with Concubine Yang and Concubine Yin. The topic of their conversation was the scene that happened in the court earlier!
Concubine Yang, who usually did not smile, revealed a rare smile upon hearing this. "Isn't that so? Since ancient times, scholars have always said that only women and villains are difficult to deal with. But today, this great scholar, the Marquis of Yong 'an, is actually speaking up for us women. How interesting! "
Concubine Yin pursed her lips and smiled faintly. "Looking at the actions of the Marquis of Yong 'an in this year, it does not seem like something those pedantic scholars would do! Especially his wedding at the end of June. Even now, many people were still talking about it! If you ask me, that girl from the Han Family is also very fortunate to have married someone of her own! Who knows how many girls in Chang 'an City are envious! "
Li Zexuan, who had just left the palace, was completely unaware that a small morning court session had turned him into the legendary "Friend of Women". His position in the hearts of women had instantly risen by several levels!
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