Feng Jing, Grand Master Feng, is a veteran of three dynasties. He was a cabinet scholar during the late emperor's reign, and he is also the teacher of His Majesty the current emperor. Now he is an official of the highest rank, and he can be said to be highly respected.
Unexpectedly, today, in this main hall, Yang Xuan was so angry that he fainted after just a few words.
Yang Xuan was also shocked. This old man was quite old. He must have jumped out to get involved.
He quietly took two steps back and poked Yang Wending next to him: "Master Yang, what does this old man do?"
Yang Wending looked at him with a strange look on his face. If you don't know who it is, you dare to scold him: "This Grand Master Feng is the emperor's teacher and a veteran of three dynasties. Hehe, you are not very old, but you are very courageous."
"No prizes, no prizes, I'm just discussing the matter."
Yang Wending glared, "Am I complimenting you?"
Fortunately, Taishi Feng's high blood pressure was not serious. The imperial doctor came to take a look and gave him two injections, and he woke up.
His Majesty the Emperor quickly arranged for someone to send Grand Master Feng back to his residence.
Looking back, the court was already filled with indignant people, and someone stood up immediately.
"Your Majesty, this son has no respect for his elders and is extremely vulgar. I don't think that a person with such a bad conduct would have the dignity to stand in this court with us."
The last words were spoken while looking at Yang Xuan. After saying this, all the ministers looked at Yang Xuan to see how he would refute.
But Yang Xuan's face was expressionless, as if he was not the one he was talking about. How could the ministers know that Yang Xuan wanted to clap his hands and scream in his heart at this time? So I have no objection at all. I don't want to be a cabinet bachelor.
It would be best if the emperor withdraws.
Even His Majesty the Emperor looked at Yang Xuan eagerly, waiting for him to get angry, but seeing that he had no intention of speaking, His Majesty the Emperor couldn't help it: "Yang Qing's family, do you have anything to say?"
His Majesty the Emperor has already named him, so there is no point in not saying anything. Although Yang Xuan has no objection, he cannot let others feel that he is easy to bully. He still needs to have the proper attitude.
"But it's up to the Emperor to decide." Yang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "I really don't want to argue with such rotten wood. It's just a waste of words."
Yang Xuan's words knocked down a boatload of people with one stroke. Doesn't this mean that you don't like the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, and you don't even bother to argue?
His Majesty the Emperor was also stunned. He had clearly kicked the ball back again. You didn't even give a single explanation. How could His Majesty the Emperor veto the opinions of the ministers?
However, there are still people among the ministers who understand the situation. His Majesty the Emperor wants to protect Yang Xuan, but he has no excuse. At this time, someone needs to step in to help.
This person is Yang Wending: "Master Yang, you look down on the civil and military officials of this dynasty. You must be speaking too loudly."
"No, no, it's just a small part. Mr. Yang, please don't bring hatred to me." Yang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "The great prosperity of the country, the peace of the country, and the peace of the people are all due to your contribution. It's just a small part of them who value self-interest.
It is really disgraceful to take the country lightly, and Yang is ashamed to be associated with it."
With Yang Xuan's words, the attack range was reduced, but the firepower became more intense.
Emphasizing personal gain and neglecting the country will be too much for any official to bear.
Yang Wending also caught this sentence and asked again: "May I ask Mr. Yang, why do you value self-interest over the country?"
In fact, Yang Wending did not ask this question. His Majesty the Emperor also wanted to ask. This Yang Xuan was just a businessman, but he talked about the national economy and people's livelihood. He looked at the problem from a different angle. Even the eloquent censors were completely defeated.
Not to mention he still has two brushes.
Yang Xuan glanced at the ministers and said: "Some people only see promotion and wealth, reputation and status, without considering the national economy and people's livelihood. Although they are both serving the country, their starting points are different and the results are different. The floods in the south are urgently needed.
You adults are not in a hurry to provide disaster relief, but you are so concerned about a little person like me, which can be seen from this."
As soon as this sentence came out, all the civil and military officials were speechless.
The discussion about disaster relief just now lasted only half an hour, but the quarrel with Yang Xuan took a full two hours.
At this time, even His Majesty the Emperor lost his composure. He glanced at the ministers with a dark face, then waved his hands and sleeves, snorted coldly, and left.
Wang Daban on the side shouted to retreat and quickly followed.
In this way, the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty were left in the dust at the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
His Majesty the Emperor had left, and the officials could only disperse one after another. Many of them glared at Yang Xuan, while others turned a blind eye. In short, everyone stayed away from him.
Taishi Feng was a veteran of three dynasties and had countless disciples. Just the fact that he scolded Taishi Feng to faint was equivalent to offending most of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty.
In order to avoid suspicion, Prince Hui and His Highness Prince Chun remained silent.
Only Yang Wending took two steps faster and came to Yang Xuan's side.
"I dare to ask Mr. Yang, everyone has a book to read these words, but do they come from the heart?"
Yang Xuan raised his hand and said: "Yang believes that this is a matter of course, enlightening people's wisdom, cultivating people's virtues, rectifying people's customs, benefiting people's livelihood, and the elements of a country's prosperity. If you haven't even read a book, how can you talk about prosperity?"
"That's well said." Yang Wending clapped his hands and praised: "However, this matter is easier said than done. Does Mr. Yang have any regulations?"
"Does this still require a charter?" Yang Xuan said: "Universal compulsory education, all school-age children can enter school for free, and adults can attend training classes. Within three to five years, there will be results?"
Yang Wending's eyes suddenly lit up: "Wonderful, wonderful. If you do this, you will see results within a few years. Mr. Yang is a great talent. I finally know the reason why Mr. Yang joined the cabinet."
After bidding farewell to Yang Wending, Yang Xuan left the palace, got on the carriage, and went home directly. In his opinion, this kind of court meeting was really a waste of time and too inefficient.
At this time, in the imperial study, His Majesty the Emperor listened to Yang Wending's report, pondered for a while and said: "I really did not misjudge the person, but did he say where the required money came from?"
Yang Wending was stunned: "Chen, I didn't ask."
His Majesty the Emperor resisted the urge to roll his eyes. After all, Yang Wending, a bachelor of Wuying Palace, was a pure scholar, and this was not his specialty.
After thinking about it, I decided to leave this matter to the third child. After all, they are much closer.
In fact, when Yang Xuan returned home, before he could even take a nap, His Royal Highness Prince Chun came to visit him personally.
"Mr. Yang, you have offended many people in the court today."
Yang Xuan spread his hands and said, "They insist on coming to my door to scold me. What can I do? I am helpless."
Seeing his appearance, His Highness Prince Chun felt a little itchy: "You said you just scolded those censors, why didn't even Grand Master Feng save some face?"
"I didn't know who he was. I was scolding him so much that he jumped out and I just kept saying it."
His Royal Highness Prince Chun had veins on his forehead: "What you said is easy. That was the former Grand Tutor, and my father was respectfully called Master Feng. You can't help but make people faint with anger."
Yang Xuan smiled awkwardly: "Accidental injury, purely accidental injury."
In fact, Yang Xuan knew well that if Grand Master Feng was really important enough, His Majesty the Emperor would convict him in front of the court. From this, it can be seen that there is not necessarily much harmony between Grand Master Feng and His Majesty the Emperor.