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Chapter 225 Royal Academy
Just when Zhu Yousong's sword was about to fall, a person suddenly knelt down in front of Zhu Yousong to intercede for Qian Qianyi. This person was none other than Zheng Damu, Huang Zongxi, Zheng Hongkui and others who were persecuted by his teacher for no reason. People are stunned.

At this moment, Zheng Damu said: "Your Majesty, masters and apprentices are like father and son. Although the teacher committed an unforgivable crime, but Damu has the courage, please hold your majesty high and save the teacher's life. Yes, Damu is willing to take it on behalf of the teacher."

They all thought that Zheng Damu was the one who hated Qian Qianyi the most at this time, but at the critical moment Zheng Damu interceded for Qian Qianyi, and was willing to accept it on behalf of his teacher. For Qian Qianyi, he is willing to lose his head and go to jail for Qian Qianyi!
This was unexpected by everyone, especially the Donglin backbones who knew the inside story, and they all respected this Guozijian student and 20-year-old young man for a moment.

At this time, the quality of the students and teachers is like clouds and mud.

At this time, Qian Qianyi was the one who was most moved and guilty in his heart. Qian Qianyi was in tears and felt ashamed.

The people present were moved and all looked at Zhu Yousong, but Zhu Yousong's sword still fell. The Donglin party members, including Liu Rushi, closed their eyes, thinking that Qian Qianyi must die.

But after Zhu Yousong's sword came down, there was no blood gushing out and his head on the ground.

Everyone took a closer look, Zhu Yousong's sword only swept away half of Qian Qianyi's black hat, leaving only a ring and two wings on his head, like a straw hat without a top. With a sharp blade, most of Qian Qianyi's bun was cut off, exposing the skin of his head, as if his head had been shaved, Qian Qianyi suddenly fainted and fell to the ground.

A scoop of cold water Qian Qianyi woke up again, he kowtowed to thank him as soon as he recovered from the shock.

Zhu Yousong returned the sword to the box, and said to Qian Qianyi: "I will not kill you for the sake of Damu, but I will never use you again. I will give you a monk."

In this way, Qian Qianyi was deprived of all fame, and Zhu Yousong promoted Wu Weiye as Minister of Rites. Soon, Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi handed over their daughter Xiao Rushi to Zhu Yousong in a small temple at the foot of Zijing Mountain in Nanjing City. One shaved his hair to become a monk, and the other shaved his hair to become a nun.

Later, Zhu Yousong found a large number of letters from Qian's house, mainly letters with Zuo Liangyu, some genuine letters and false letters, and several letters with Zheng Zhilong, because Qian Qianyi and others have already confessed Therefore, Zhu Yousong didn't read these letters, and burned them all in public.

Fang Yizhi, Chen Zhenhui, Maoxiang, Li Xiangjun, Dong Xiaowan, etc., the backbone talented women of Donglin Fushe, were all exempted from the death penalty. They were not even allowed to sit in prison. Zhu Yousong's reason was that since even the chief culprit like Qian Qianyi was pardoned, let alone these people?
Accompanied by He Xuanjiao and others, Zhu Yousong took Xiao Liushi and returned from the Qian Mansion to the West Nuan Pavilion of Jinshen Hall. Zhu Yousong asked Empress Jin to take care of Xiao Rushi. Facing the mountain of essay papers, Lu Jiude asked for instructions. How to deal with it, Zhu Yousong smiled: "Open the list for all the candidates as scheduled. As for these strategies, I don't need to read them one by one, but don't waste it. The weather is so cold, let's use it as firewood."

"Your Majesty, this stuff is easy to burn, and it doesn't have any smoke, so it's just right for heating." Lu Jiude didn't dare to be happy, and bowed his body to promise.

Next, Donglin Academy was demolished. It was said that it was demolished, but the signboard was actually changed. It was the "Royal Academy" written by Wang Duo nominated by Zhu Yousong. The Royal Academy was as famous as the Imperial Academy. The Gong students who recruited the younger students continued to study.

The newly established Royal Academy is affiliated to the Ministry of Rites. Confucian master Liu Zongzhou is responsible for the specific affairs of the academy. Apart from Liu Zongzhou himself, there are mainly Huang Zongxi, Fang Yizhi, Chen Zhenhui, Mao Xiang, Li Xiangjun, Dong Xiaowan, etc. .

After discussing with Wu Weiye, the newly appointed minister of rites, Liu Zongzhou drew up the rules and motto for the college, focusing only on learning and not on politics.

Zhu Yousong also often took time to come here to listen to their lectures and said that every time Zhu Yousong came to Huangyuan Academy, Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan would present Zhu Yousong's unique skills in playing and singing, playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. I am grateful for the mighty grace of the emperor.

The matter of the Donglin Party was settled by Zhu Yousong in this way, and the government and the public were shaken.

Now there is only one Hou Fangyu who is still with Zuo Liangyu in Wuhan. Lu Jiude and others suggested that Hou Fangyu's father Hou Xun and his family should be arrested and thrown into prison, and then Zuo Liangyu should be questioned.

Zhu Yousong didn't do that, because there is no sign of Zuo Liangyu yet, we will talk about the Hou family's affairs later, and the time has entered mid-November, and the martial arts selection will start next.

After ten days of preliminary examination or general examination, the palace examination or court examination was entered. The list was shown to Zhu Yousong. Zhu Yousong took a look at the Ma brothers and sisters from Shizhu, Sichuan, Lu Xiao, the son of Yumian, and Zhang Ling, the young arrow boy. In the row, Zhu Yousong nodded with satisfaction, called Li Quan over, and asked about the Yuepeng Inn these days.

"Your Majesty," Li Quan came over and said after saluting, "Since the farewell that day, apart from practicing literature and martial arts, those little heroes have talked about His Majesty every day. None other than Your Majesty."

Zhu Yousong laughed out loud, Li Quan and Lu Jiude both laughed, Li Quan continued: "Your Majesty, what's more, that beautiful and talented Miss Ma..." Li Quangang said this, looking at He Xuanjiao's two Xiumu stared round at him, and quickly stopped.

Zhu Yousong glanced at He Xuanjiao with a smile and said, "Jiaoer, miss your god-sister, I can see them tomorrow."

He Xuanjiao pursed her lips and said angrily, "I don't want her at all, I'm afraid someone is thinking about her!"

"Jinhua is like Jiaoer, such a heroic talent, how can I not think about it, the revival of Daming, the exorcism of captives and thieves all depend on you!" Zhu Yousong said, taking He Xuanjiao into his arms, Li Quan, Lu Jiude and other eunuchs and maids hurriedly withdrew.

At Sishi the next day, Zhu Yousong sat on the stage of the martial arts field. The Golden Empress took Xiao Liu to accompany He Xuanjiao on the left and right, and all the civil and military officials sat on the left and right. The weather is fine today, and there is a little wind. The warm winter sun dispelled the severe cold for their monarchs and ministers to their heart's content, and they felt very comfortable when they shone on their bodies, and they could have a panoramic view of the huge martial arts field below.

All around are armored soldiers standing neatly. Under the sun, their helmets are shining brightly, their guns are shining, and they all appear to be full of energy.

The chief examiner is Zheng Hongkui, who is currently Wu Jinshi and the current commander-in-chief of the Fifth Army, and the deputy examiner is Liu Zhaoji, the commander of the imperial battalion. The second general is full of armor and fully armed.

At this time, all the Wugong warriors came to the plum wreath on horseback and waited in line in an orderly manner. Zheng Hongkui issued an order, and the plum wreath opened.

At this time, Ma Jinhua, Ma Wannian, Lu Xiao and Zhang Huan were sitting on their horses and looking around, they were looking for someone.

(End of this chapter)