Chapter 97 The scholar, the pillar of the country!
The thirty-two scholars looked shocked and were still speechless.
They have all met Qin Yun, and the image of the banished immortal who wrote hundreds of poems about drinking wine not long ago is still in their minds, and there is no way to overlap with the image of this "badly criticized" tyrant.
Gu Chuntang's clear eyes flashed and he was the first to react.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
He knelt down and bowed, and the other thirty-one people also knelt down.
Qin Yun waved his hand: "Everyone, get up. This is not Tai Chi Hall, and I'm not that serious. You don't need to be formal."
"My dear father-in-law, go and give each of them a bowl of the iced sour plum soup made by Concubine Shu."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Eunuch Xi went to do it immediately.
Gu Chuntang and others stood up one after another, looking surprised. How could this tyrant be so gentle? You know, countless people died in the rebellion last night.
Of course, they think so in their hearts, but they dare not say it with their mouths.
Qin Yun also understood that after purging the powerful officials, the next step was to restore his own image, otherwise he would really become a heinous tyrant.
"Huh……"
He suddenly frowned, looked at the list, and then looked at the people below.
"What's going on? Thirty-three people, why only thirty-two came?"
"Why didn't this great talent Li Mu come to see him?"
Mr. Feng bent down and said softly: "Your Majesty, this Li Mu seems to be a relative of Li Feng, the Minister of Rites. He has been implicated in rebellion and is under investigation."
Qin Yun frowned and nodded.
At this time, Gu Chuntang couldn't sit still.
Gritting his teeth slightly, he bent down and bowed: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li Mu is definitely not a traitor. The common people are willing to guarantee it with their heads. Please understand it carefully."
Qin Yun looked at him with a hint of admiration: "Gu Chuntang, no minister in the court dares to speak for these people. How dare you, a man in white clothes, to plead for mercy like this?"
"Aren't you afraid that I will be angry and chop your head off?"
Everyone was stunned.
There was no fear on Gu Chuntang's jade-like face. He raised his hands and said loudly: "The common people are not afraid!"
"Why?"
"Because ordinary people believe what they see with their own eyes."
"What did you see?" Qin Yun was very interested.
"The common people have just seen that His Majesty is gentle and courteous. He is definitely not unreasonable and killing innocent people indiscriminately."
Qin Yun looked at his clear eyes, which were full of charm and not flattering.
"Okay, then tell me again why Li Mu is definitely not a rebel?"
Gu Chuntang raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, Li Mu is as famous as Cao Min. Although we rarely meet, we cherish each other. I have also read many of his poems and articles."
"There are eight words between the lines: graceful, kind, and serving the country and the people!"
Graceful school?
Qin Yun raised his eyebrows. He was an emperor who cherished talents but lacked them. Li Mu was as famous as Gu Chuntang, so there must be no difference.
"Okay." He nodded and looked at Mr. Feng: "Where is this Li Mu now?"
"Your Majesty, he should be in the prison of the Criminal Department, preparing for interrogation." Feng Lao said.
Qin Yundao: "Tao Yang, immediately take my belt and go bring him out. Tell him that I want to see him."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Tao Yang left.
Gu Chuntang bowed deeply at this time: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Qin Yun smiled faintly, looked at everyone, and asked: "Are you all here during the Pinghu Poetry Recital?"
"Back to Your Majesty, you are here." Everyone said in unison.
"Well, I remember that at that time you all shouted that I was Master Qin, especially you, Gu Chuntang, but you still have one condition left before me."
"Now, are you interested in becoming my students?" Qin Yun said with a smile.
Swish, swish, swish!
Dozens of surprised eyes looked at Qin Yun, not understanding what he meant.
The emperor's disciple?
What a great honor!
There was a long silence.
Eunuch Xi brought the sour plum soup over and couldn't help but remind him softly: "Everyone, His Majesty is asking you something!"
"Your Majesty, ordinary people don't dare to take this seriously!" Someone was flattered.
"If there's anything you don't dare to do, if I say it's okay, then it's okay."
Qin Yun added: "I know what you are thinking. Folk rumors say that I am a tyrant who kills innocent people and has done countless bad things."
"It's right for you to be afraid of me, but I don't want to explain more. Justice comes naturally to people's hearts. I just want to ask you, are you willing to be my student?"
Everyone looked at each other.
Impressed by Qin Yun's magnanimity and character, they are both sensible people and choose to believe what they see with their own eyes.
He immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, we are willing to be Your Majesty's students."
This includes Gu Chuntang, whose eyes are shining with the light of learning, pure learning!
Those monster-like poems had already convinced them.
Looking at more than thirty sages in their prime, Qin Yun couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Accepting these people as his students would undoubtedly help him accumulate wealth.
Once they gain experience, they will become the pillars of the country.
He is the emperor and the master, which is the same status as his father to these scholars.
They will definitely be loyal in the days to come.
"Very good. Being my students is not in vain. I will reward you with an official position now so that you can show your ambition as a man and use your own expertise to build Daxia. How about it?"
The voice was generous and intense, and it easily aroused the enthusiasm of these scholars!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Students will definitely live up to high expectations, build Daxia well, be loyal to the country, and pray for all the people!"
Everyone shouted in unison, with the unique light of young people in their eyes.
Qin Yun felt very happy. The court should not only have stable and dignified old ministers, but also enthusiastic young people.
"Pass on my imperial edict and appoint Gu Chuntang as the Prime Minister of the Left, commanding the six ministries and managing the people's livelihood."
"Female Yuan Shu as Minister of Rites, and Tian Xia as Deputy Order of Taishi, and..."
He boldly employed people and directly put them in high positions in the court. But he also gave them some checks and balances. All official positions were either deputy or second-in-command.
Prevent them from being too enthusiastic and causing disaster.
Even Gu Chuntang and Qin Yun only arranged for the left prime minister, not the right prime minister.
The imperial edict was issued, causing thousands of waves.
One is the reshuffle of the court, and the other is the hope of scholars.
After many years, the three major academies have finally begun to be used again! Scholars across the country were excited and began to think of ways to stand out in order to seek opportunities.
Yuan Shu, Tian Xia and others are all pragmatists.
After getting an official position, the first thing he did was rush to the government office to deal with the chaotic government affairs. He was full of energy.
Gu Chuntang was left alone by Qin Yun.
He is the prime minister, and his position is so important that to a certain extent, his real power is greater than that of the six ministers.
"Gu Aiqing, how does this sour plum soup taste?" Qin Yun asked with a smile, and someone gave him a seat.
Gu Chuntang smiled slightly, showing the poise and magnanimity that a young prime minister should have.
"Your Majesty, it's sweet and sour, suitable for summer and autumn, it's very good."
Qin Yun nodded: "Do you know why I kept you here?"
Gu Chuntang shook his head and said gently: "Common people... humble ministers, please give me your Majesty's instructions."