The ministers were stunned.
They all knew about the academy.
They also knew some inside stories. How many people dared to open an academy in Chang 'an?
Even if you are a famous Confucian scholar, it is impossible for you to open an academy in Chang 'an under the nose of the Emperor. However, how long has it been since the academy was established? Just like that, it was done. What did this mean?
It meant that the Emperor had acquiesced to the academy. Perhaps …
It was the Emperor's idea.
The Emperor had shuffled the ministers in the imperial court, which meant that he wanted to target Guan Long. Everyone could see that.
As for what happened tonight, if they were told about it in a serious manner, or if the Emperor directly issued a decree or sent ministers to their residences, it would definitely attract the attention of those people. However, once these stubborn people made a move, it would only be regarded as these stubborn people causing trouble and would not forget to be involved in this matter.
Thus, Guan Long's people would let down their guard.
However.
What about now?
Everyone was deeply shocked.
Li Gang cupped his hands. "Your Majesty, this method is a bit inappropriate! If people know, then … "
"Lord Li, you think too much!"
Zhangsun Wuji cupped his hands.
"Think about it. Now you know the meaning of the academy. I won't say more. Now it's basically the Crown Prince who has the final say in it. Think about it. His Majesty is giving you another chance! "
"I won't say more. You all know it in your hearts!"
"Furthermore, this academy is now known to the public as a place for the Crown Prince and the others to gain experience. Think about it, this is the greatest deception. As for what your sons are like, this old man won't say much. We all know!"
Zhangsun Wuji's words made them ponder.
In an instant, they couldn't help but think of the guy named Zhang Feng.
Was this person just a person cultivated by the Emperor and the Crown Prince?
A talent?
Otherwise, why would she be willing to open an academy for him?
Where did this kid come from?
But no matter what, they knew very well what their son was like. As for this school named Chang 'an University, those strange rules that were mentioned when it was opened, could they really change their son?
What were they struggling in the imperial court for?
Not only was he doing this for the sake of improving himself, but he was also doing this for his son. If his son could be influenced by the Crown Prince, he would be able to get rid of his ruffian tendencies and learn some things. That would be great.
Take Li Xiaozhi, the son of Li Gang, as an example.
Although he was the Crown Prince's junior tutor, what about now?
His son, on the other hand, was a complete bastard. He didn't study hard all day long and only thought about fooling around outside. But if you put this group of bastards together …
Li Gang suddenly thought of something terrifying.
It was like a basket of rotten eggs. If they were separated, they would be unbearably smelly. But what if they were put together?
There should be one or two Golden Phoenixes among them, right?
Li Gang couldn't help but look at the crowd, then at the emperor.
The depression in his heart was swept away. Instead, he couldn't help but show a touch of horror on his face.
Was this the emperor's plan?
This was simply … terrifying!
"I, Li Gang, thank you for your support, Your Majesty. I am willing to go through water and tread on fire for the Tang Dynasty!"
"We thank you for your painstaking efforts, Your Majesty."
"Tonight, we have wasted Your Majesty's grace. Please punish us, Your Majesty. Otherwise, we will feel uneasy!"
"Okay, okay. It's late. If there's nothing else, you can all leave!"
Li Shimin waved his hand with a smile.
"Although we are emperors and ministers, we are also colleagues. Our common goal is to serve the Tang Dynasty. That's why I thought of this trick. You are not vulgar people. Since you can understand what I mean, you can do what you usually do."
"We accept the decree and thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
Everyone knelt on the ground again in unison.
Li Shimin waved his hand, and the crowd left respectfully.
But when Li Shimin was about to return to the imperial study, he suddenly turned around and said, "Minister Li."
Li Gang hurriedly turned around.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"How about you go to the Chang 'an Academy?"
"Well …"
Li Gang hesitated.
Nominally, he was the Crown Prince's teacher. Now the Academy was the Crown Prince's place to gain experience. If he went, what would it mean?
"What I mean is, you know the significance of the Academy. I am worried about the Crown Prince, so I want you to help him run the Academy. But if you do that, your official position …"
Li Gang heard that.
He knelt down excitedly.
"I will do my best to fulfill Your Majesty's decree! Tomorrow morning, I will retire and return to my hometown. Then I will go to the Academy! "
"Well … Okay. But I promise you that your salary will still be the same as before. I will also reward you with 3,000 dans of rice, 3,000 strings of coins, and a real estate in Chang 'an East City. How about that?"
What could Li Gang say?
That was tantamount to hiding his identity in the dark.
He didn't know how many years he could be an official now. Once he retired, his salary would be pitiful. But now?
The Emperor promised that not only could he leave this quagmire with dignity, but his salary would also remain unchanged. Perhaps when the Academy was established, he could even return to the imperial court!
That was a favor!
Thinking of that, Li Gang knelt down excitedly.
"Thank you for your kindness!"
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