The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 226 Eighth Brother, you are still young, there are some things you can't control.

Shen Ye looked closely and realized that the person who wanted to share her burdens was actually the Eighth Prince.

The Eighth Prince, though young, appeared even more dashing with his fair skin and rosy lips.

During this memorial to the throne, the Eighth Prince felt that his wishful thinking had been completely shattered, but he was not discouraged.

Upon hearing Shen Ye's proposal to build a school, he was the first to step forward and offer his assistance.

Why? He's quick-witted; he's already realized that this school has its perks!

If this school is managed well, one can establish a mentor-student relationship with each new batch of newly appointed scholars.

Although the binding force of this title is not very strong, the benefits are obvious.

So he immediately stepped forward and offered to help the Crown Prince share his burdens.

Do you think you have a say in the plans I've proposed?
Looking at the eager-to-try Eighth Prince, Shen Ye said calmly, "Father, regarding this school plan, I haven't made any specific details. It's not comprehensive enough and needs further improvement and refinement."

"Eighth Brother is too young. Although he has learned a lot in the Southern Study, he may not fully understand what I am talking about."

"Your subject thinks that it is unnecessary for Eighth Brother to share the burden. Instead, he can come and learn more about the affairs of the people, so as to avoid making unnecessary jokes when he takes office in the future."

Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the Eighth Prince felt somewhat embarrassed.

But he was a smart man and knew that this was not the time to compete with the Crown Prince, so he looked at Emperor Qianxi with a pitiful expression.

At this time, Emperor Qianxi was also pondering the academy proposed by the Crown Prince.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this academy had advantages.

Putting aside other things, these bookish scholars can be polished, and for things that are highly specialized, he can also discover talent through training.

Not to mention the future, if in the future, if you don't like someone, you can just openly send that person to study at the academy.

This is truly a brilliant approach that allows for both offense and defense, achieving the best of both worlds!

But who will be in charge of this academy?
It seems the Crown Prince cannot be completely ruled out!

After all, it was the Crown Prince who proposed it!
However, if the Crown Prince were to preside over all the studies, it would seem that all the students would have an additional teacher-student relationship with him.

Emperor Qianxi felt a moment of unease, but another thought popped into his mind.

These newly trained scholars can at most become seventh-rank officials, and by the time they mature, I will probably be too old.

It seems like it wouldn't be bad for the Crown Prince to use them after he ascends the throne.

Moreover, the Crown Prince deserves a reward for his achievements.

Delegating this task to someone else at this point would seem rather petty...

After much deliberation and careful consideration, Emperor Qianxi finally made his decision.

He turned to Tong Guowei and said, "Tong Guowei, I think the Crown Prince's suggestion is excellent."

"The Imperial Academy teaches the classics, while this school teaches general affairs."

"Before becoming Jinshi, the newly appointed Jinshi basically read the classics of sages and worthies. If they were to immediately engage in politics, many of them would not know where to start."

“If we train them according to the position they are going to be hired for before they start their jobs, at least they won’t make a fool of themselves.”

"What do you think?"

Tong Guowei was also a seasoned official, and he was very clear about the pros and cons of certain things.

He was well aware of the drawbacks of the newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations), and upon hearing Emperor Qianxi's words, he solemnly replied, "Your Majesty, I believe that this academy is very timely and necessary."

"Not only will it allow the newly appointed scholars to learn more, but it will also reduce their mistakes."

"However, this old minister believes that the level of this academy should not be too high, it should be on par with the Imperial Academy."

"And the headmaster of a school needs to be a person of high moral character and prestige to preside over it."

The key point of Tong Guowei's words was not his support for the school, nor the benefits the school brought, but his final words.

A person of high moral character and prestige.

What constitutes a person of high moral character and prestige? Of course, it refers to these elderly ministers.

Regardless of who it was, he excluded the Crown Prince.

As far as Tong Guowei was concerned, now that the Eighth Prince couldn't get the job, the Crown Prince shouldn't expect it either.

As long as the crown prince cannot obtain it, that is a victory.

Shen Ye looked at the serious-looking Tong Guowei and sneered inwardly. It seemed that Tong Guowei was really going to great lengths to bring down the Crown Prince!

Although one of Shen Ye's purposes in proposing this so-called academy was to get these idle censors who were just messing around to go there and learn something.

That way they won't put on such a passionate and righteous act all the time.

However, he still really wanted to become the principal of the school.

After all, there are significant benefits to be gained from this.

Although he's very laid-back now, he's still not entirely willing to let others reap the rewards of his own creations.

However, Shen Ye did not speak at this moment. After all, Emperor Qianxi had not finished speaking, and if he said too much, it would be a bit like stealing the limelight.

Emperor Qianxi's gaze fell on Zhang Ying.

"Minister Zhang, what do you think?"

"I also think this is a great thing," Zhang Ying said solemnly. "In the past, during the capital inspections and major assessments, some officials did not do their best to serve the court."

"The reason they were deemed incompetent is entirely due to their lack of ability."

"Now that the Crown Prince has proposed establishing this academy, it can not only improve the abilities of these officials, but also give those who have been deemed incompetent due to their lack of ability a chance."

“They can come to the academy to focus on their weak areas and make up for their shortcomings. Once they pass the training, they will still have a chance to get ahead.” Zhang Ying’s words made those who were only focused on the academy suddenly realize that the Imperial Examination and the Grand Plan had not been carried out for some time.

Now that the battle with Galdan is over, will Emperor Qianxi conduct a capital inspection and carry out a grand plan?

Once the capital inspection is conducted, most of the high-ranking officials in the palace will be fine, since their assessments are under the jurisdiction of Emperor Qianxi.

However, they all have subordinates.

They cannot ignore their subordinates.

This inspection tour of the capital city has once again become intricately connected with them.

As for the censors present, although they were also conducting their own inspections in the capital, none of them dared to say that they would not be affected by this inspection.

So for a while, many people's minds calmed down.

Emperor Qianxi was not surprised that Zhang Ying suddenly brought up the topic of the Beijing Inspection.

In recent days, he has already discussed these matters with his close subordinates, and it is a good thing to allow the officials to prepare at this time.

He smiled and said, "Scholar Zhang is right. We should give those officials who are not capable enough another chance."

"We'll talk about this later."

At this point, his gaze fell on Li Guangdi, the Minister of Personnel.

After all, the construction of schools to enhance the capabilities of officials was closely related to the Ministry of Personnel, so Emperor Qianxi wanted to hear the Ministry of Personnel's opinion.

"Guangdi, what are your opinions on the Crown Prince's suggestion?"

Li Guangdi solemnly said, "Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince's suggestion is excellent, but if it is to be implemented, the scope should not be too broad."

"We can select a few people to test it out first."

"After identifying and addressing any shortcomings, we will gradually roll it out."

Since it was merely a skills training session for newly appointed officials, Emperor Qianxi did not ask any further questions after asking Li Guangdi.

He glanced at Shen Ye and said, "Since this matter was proposed by the Crown Prince, then let the Crown Prince take responsibility for it."

"As for the first batch of trainees, let Chao Huajiao and the others take on the role."

"It can also be considered as helping them improve their abilities."

Chao Huajiao and the others were extremely unwilling to study at the school newly founded by the Crown Prince.

They all knew perfectly well that this time, they would probably not have a good outcome.

Unfortunately, one cannot fight against another, especially since it was Emperor Qianxi who made the decision.

Although they were unwilling, they could only express their gratitude.

Who made their impeachment attempt a joke in the end?

However, compared to losing one's position, this kind of study is not unacceptable.

After Chao Huajiao and the others expressed their gratitude and left, Emperor Qianxi's gaze fell on Jin Wushan, the Left Vice Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs, who was standing to the side.

"Jin Wushan, you should discuss the Crown Prince's plan with the Ministry of Rites to see how to make this ceremony solemn and sacred."

"Your Court of Colonial Affairs must use this ceremony to make this method deeply rooted in people's hearts."

"If this matter is botched again, it won't be as simple as just going home to retire."

After Aling'a was dismissed from his post, Jin Wushan's mind started working, and he began to think about how to become the Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs.

He knew very well that such an opportunity was rare.

He was the Left Vice Minister of the Court of Colonial Affairs, the second-in-command. If he could seize this opportunity, he could be promoted one rank.

So after Emperor Qianxi gave the instructions, he said with utmost sincerity, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely handle this matter well according to your and the Crown Prince's arrangements."

"Make sure this lottery...this ceremony is conducted in a solemn and dignified manner."

Emperor Qianxi nodded and said, "Then I will wait."

Aling'a had not yet left. Although he was still a first-class duke, he still felt a little itchy in the face of this situation.

Next, a few more things were discussed, and the court assembly, which many people had been looking forward to, finally came to an end.

As the biggest loser this time, A-Ling A-Say nothing and left Taihe Hall directly.

At this point, not many people paid attention to Aling's departure, after all, he was now the big loser.

As for the others, quite a few of them surrounded Shen Ye.

The Crown Prince is wise, and his position as heir apparent is secure. Under such circumstances, they naturally hope to improve their relationship with him.

However, Shen Ye had no time to pay attention to them. After giving them a few perfunctory replies, he returned to his Yuqing Palace.

However, just as Shen Ye had taken a couple of sips of tea, Zhou Bao rushed over and said, "Your Highness, Lord Jin Wushan of the Court of Colonial Affairs requests an audience."

Upon hearing this report, Shen Ye understood that Jin Wushan's arrival at this time was likely related to the matter in Tibet.

He didn't want to see Jin Wushan, but since he was observing politics at the Court of Colonial Affairs and Jin Wushan was temporarily acting as the head of the Court, it seemed inappropriate not to see him.

Just as Shen Ye was instructing Jin Wushan to come over, someone else came to report, "Your Highness, the Eighth Prince requests an audience."

The Eighth Prince?
Upon hearing this report, Shen Ye felt a chill in his heart, wondering what this eighth brother wanted to see him about.

Is he still not giving up?

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