"The Book of Han·Liyue Zhi" says: The ancient kings all took education as their top priority. They established universities to educate the country, and established prefaces to educate the towns." Then some Hanlin shook his head and said:
"Guozi University, there's nothing wrong with the name."
"The Book of Rites: The King's System says: The primary school is on the left side of the south of the Duke's Palace, and the university is on the outskirts." Niu Shilang of the Ministry of Rites also nodded and said repeatedly: "So the Guozi University is located in Jilong Mountain in the northern suburbs of the capital. It's very particular. It's very particular." "
"You guys are still flattering us here." At this time, an official chuckled and said, "Didn't you hear that there is going to be a big change?"
"What big change?" It seems that most people are still unaware of it.
"From education to imperial examinations to the official system, everything is going to change drastically!" The official Wailang said angrily: "In the future, we will no longer be the era when Confucianism dominates the world! Your official status will also change. What’s so proud about!”
"What?" The officials said in disbelief: "Are you kidding me?"
"That's right. It is said that such an outrageous thing would have spread all over the city! Why didn't we hear the news at all?" Everyone questioned the Yuanwailang.
"You also said that this matter is outrageous. If it is reported, the government and the public will be in an uproar, so it must be kept secret!" The foreigner said matter-of-factly.
"Then how did you know?" The officials' doubts became louder and louder: "That is, yesterday I drank flowers with Minister Yu... Well, we were discussing the true meaning of life, but why didn't you hear a word he said? "
"That's right, he has been worried to death for such a big thing. How can he still have the mood to explain in simple terms on the road of life?" Everyone nodded, and then asked other officials:
"Is what he said true?"
"I've never heard of it." But everyone in the official department shook their heads and complained to the doctor: "What are you talking nonsense about?!"
"Did you hear that from your place?"
In the face of everyone's doubts, the doctor couldn't tell anyone. He couldn't tell everyone that he was actually just delivering documents to Lord Budang yesterday when he happened to meet Zhang Budang and his staff discussing the matter. He slipped through the crack of the door. I only heard those fragments of words.
Everyone thought he was making up lies to please the public, so they all chose not to believe him. Even after Zhang Du, the Minister of Civil Affairs, arrived, no one mentioned this matter again.
Zhang Du, however, looked serious and could not hide his worries.
In fact, it was only yesterday when he was summoned alone that he learned about the three shocking reforms from the emperor.
Any one of those three items will cause turmoil in the government and the opposition. Let alone three arrows fired at once? It will literally kill people...
Because the emperor knew this very well, he kept it secret and kept it secret from his ministers.
If it weren't for the need to arrange a few caretakers to avoid making the scene too ugly, Boss Zhu wouldn't have told him.
He really wanted to thank Boss Zhu, his uncle, but wouldn't this force him to become the public enemy of all officials?
But if he betrayed the emperor's trust, his predecessor was an example... Yu Xun's head is still hanging in front of the Confucius Temple!
It's all dried...
‘Hey, the emperor’s trust is really crushing...’ Zhang Butang sighed secretly, and quickly looked away when he saw several ministers who were also called to talk.
Those members of the ministry also acted like thieves and did not want to look at him.
Oh, what's the matter with this...
At this time, Hu Weiyong's donkey cart arrived late.
"Hu Xiang." All the officials hurried forward to greet him.
"Okay, hello everyone." Hu Weiyong got off the donkey cart with Hu De's help.
It seems that he has completely overcome the pain of losing his son and even looks better than last year.
He glanced at the crowd and said with a gentle smile: "Everyone, hurry up and stand on guard. Your Majesty will be here soon."
"The Emperor is not enough, I need the Holy One..." The rebellious official muttered in a low voice: "What flattery?"
They have been very critical of Prime Minister Hu's behavior recently. As a prime minister, how could he not stand in front of all the officials and confront the emperor?
As a result, Hu Weiyong now not only does not confront the emperor, but also blindly flatters his superiors. He has no moral integrity and wants to lick Boss Zhu's hook.
Is that true? Is that true? Does this make it possible for everyone to live their lives?
Hu Weiyong is well aware of their opinions, but now is not the time to explain. Sooner or later, they will understand what it means... A barking dog does not bite, oh no, it is a blockbuster after it has not barked for three years!
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After a while, the emperor's guard of honor arrived in great force.
Hundreds of officials, led by Hu Weiyong, respectfully welcomed the emperor at the gate of Guozi University.
Accompanied by the Crown Prince and Lao Liu, Zhu Yuanzhang got down from the imperial chariot and looked at the two-column skyscraper in front of Guozi University, with a 'sitting dragon' on the top and a tall street archway with five-color heavy brackets under the eaves...
...There are also the four words "Guozi University" personally inscribed by Yubi above.
"This face is really impressive." Boss Zhu praised it full of praise: "The inscription is also good."
"That's necessary. This is the world's top university, the cradle of cultivating talents for governing the country." Lao Liu said with a smile. Looking at the university he built with his own hands, his words were filled with pride.
"In the future, scholars all over the world will be proud to enter this university!"
"Haha, Lao Liu is very confident." The prince smiled.
"When has he ever lacked confidence?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said to the officials: "Come on, come and visit this... Guozi University campus with us."
"Yes." After Baiguan got up, he followed Boss Zhu and his son into the main entrance of Guozi University, Jixian Gate.
Inside the gate, there is a bell pavilion on the left, a drum pavilion on the right, and an imperial stele pavilion, inside which stands the stele "Gongle Yuzhi Guozi University was completed." However, it is so far away that the content of the inscription cannot be clearly seen.
Facing the front is a huge glazed archway with three doors, four pillars and seven glazed archways. In the middle is inlaid with the word "圜宇教泽" on the forehead, which means to praise the emperor's teachings and benefits to his students.
On the back, there are four words "emperor's disciple" embedded in it, highlighting the identity of the students here.
The archway is also covered with yellow glazed tiles to show the royal tradition of focusing on learning and education.
In the eyes of the minister, after entering the Imperial College, the emperor's grace is reflected everywhere, reminding the students that they are the emperor's people...
Originally, Guozixue did not have this feeling. Instead, it reminded students everywhere that they were disciples of Confucius. It can only be said that although Song Ne was from the emperor, he still had the basic moral integrity of a civil servant. It was replaced by the king of Chu.
This is the scene of offering wine as a sacrifice...
"Hey, from now on Guozixue will train slaves for the royal family." The official at the back whispered: "I wish I could have 'disciple of the emperor' engraved on the students' faces."
"Yes, the school is obviously my Confucian dojo, but the King of Chu only highlights the emperor and not Confucius. It is really overshadowing the guest and usurping the host, and his heart is to be punished." The officials nodded one after another. They haven't seen anything about it yet.
What about the buildings and plaques related to the saint?
Of course I am very dissatisfied.
ps. I know everyone is also dissatisfied, but who knows how refreshing it is to reimagine the plot halfway through the writing. I can’t finish writing, so I can only write slowly and think through the plot clearly.
Moreover……
But don’t worry, we are an experienced writer, and we will figure it out sooner or later. Just please be patient, and when the idea is complete, we can update it regularly.
