While paying attention to economic construction, Emperor Chongzhen did not forget spiritual construction.

When the imperial edict was announced to the completion of the Ming Dynasty Royal Academy, he was in Yingtian Prefecture at that time. After receiving the report, he immediately rushed back to the capital.

Before, not many people actually paid attention to this Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty. Except for when Yan Shenggong wanted to move his clan to America, after being discussed for a while, it was like a rock sinking into the sea and no one paid attention to it.

The newly built Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty was not in the Forbidden City, nor even in the capital, but in the suburbs outside the city. It was rebuilt from the original imperial village and covers a wide area.

No matter how well it is built, it is built outside the city. Who would pay attention to it? If it is built in the Forbidden City, it would definitely attract attention.

But no one expected that after the completion of the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen, who was busy with trouble, would put down his things at hand and rushed back to the capital from Yingtian Prefecture. He also received the Sili Supervisor and civil and military officials, including the cabinet, to unveil the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty.

When the fool heard this grandeur, he knew that the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty was definitely a very high-standard type. So the people in the capital rushed out of the city to watch the fun. While watching, they also inquire about the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty.

"What is this Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty? Why did the emperor lead all civil and military officials to unveil it?"

"Yes, I thought this was almost the same as the medical school under the Imperial College! This situation was really scary!"

"How is this possible! When Yan Shenggong left, the emperor had already said that Confucius and Mencius's holy studies were to be moved to this Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty, how could it be compared with the Medical College!"

"That's how it is, this formation is reasonable. But why do I think that the emperor shouldn't be so grand, right?"

"Yes, now it's not as good as before. Look at the current imperial examinations, it's not just about Confucius and Mencius's studies!"

“…”

Although they witnessed the huge opener, they probably discussed the reasons for this high standard. However, there are still things that cannot be understood.

For example, the emperor vigorously promoted the new school, and the original dominant position of Confucius and Mencius was no longer there. Also, why did the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty be built outside the city? This level is obviously too low, so how could it be so good in the Forbidden City!

All kinds of doubts have made the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty a hot topic.

However, they didn't discuss it for long, and more news about the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty became popular.

"Do you know? I didn't expect it!"

"Young Master Liu, you're boring. It's mysterious and I really deserve a beating!"

"That's right, this is how I really want to say swear words!"

"Okay, okay, the news I just heard, absolutely important news about the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty!"

Hearing this, the people in the teahouse stopped talking and looked over. Because they knew that this was definitely something new happened to the emperor.

Someone who knew Mr. Liu, asked the waiter to serve good tea for Mr. Liu, while urging him to speak quickly.

Mr. Liu enjoyed the feeling of attention and said to them: "The latest news is that the priest of the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty is personally responsible for the emperor!"

"Wow..." Hearing this, the teahouse was filled with exclamations. The emperor personally served as the sacrificial wine, which is even higher than the Imperial College!

"Young Master Liu, do you know what happened to the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Yes, I dare to bet that this Ming Dynasty Royal Academy is definitely more than just the learning of Confucius and Mencius!"

"Absolutely, you still have to say this!"

“…”

After hearing their discussion, Mr. Liu reached out to signal. Suddenly, the teahouse was quiet. Then he said: "There is news that there will be separate courtyards in the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty. The heads are not called sacrificial wine, but are the dean."

This news was basically expected by everyone, and the title of dean and mountain chief was not uncommon. Therefore, everyone's focus was on the small courtyard. A lot of people were urging Mr. Liu to speak quickly.

However, Mr. Liu did not do what they wanted. Because the waiter had just served the best Longjing tea, he took a sip calmly. Seeing that everyone was angry, he said to them: "The Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty is divided into Confucius Sheng Academy, Meng Sheng Academy, Geju Academy, Alchemy Academy, Medical Saint Academy, Mathematics Academy, Literature Academy, Architecture Academy, etc...."

Hearing this, someone couldn't help but start talking.

"It is not difficult to understand Confucius Sheng Academy and Meng Sheng Academy, and we have guessed it long ago. But why do we have them in the Geju Academy, the Alchemy Academy, the Medical Saint Academy, and the Mathematics Academy?"

"I understand. The reason why the emperor is so grand is that the drunkard is not about drinking. I am afraid it is to promote the new school, right?"

"Not it, isn't the emperor vigorously promoting the investigation of things, alchemy, medicine, and mathematics? But what's going on with the School of Literature and Architecture? Can this be compared with the teachings of Confucius and Mencius?"

“…”

Under the confusion of these people, Mr. Liu smiled and said, "You don't understand this! These things are actually things from various schools of thought. Didn't the Confucius and Mencius's studies be together at that time? Now it's just a different title!"

After hearing what he said, some people thought it made sense and immediately raised examples such as Mohism.

Mr. Liu drank tea for a while and then interrupted, "Actually, there are still differences. For example, the architecture, according to the information I learned about, includes shipbuilding and railway construction. This is not available in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period!"

Enjoying the convenience brought by new technology, the people of the Ming Dynasty were no longer resistant to new learning and were even very welcomed. Hearing this, he praised it.

Only a few Confucian scholars complained about this, and felt that the study of Confucius and Mencius seemed to be much belittled. However, they were few and did not dare to cause a war of words, so they would not be drowned!

After Mr. Liu talked for a while, he started drinking tea again. This was the tea he exchanged for with the news. After finishing the news at once, there would be no follow-up to the tea.

After they discussed for a while, he said again: "Do you think this Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty is missing something? Do you think it is not worthy of the emperor to lead all civil and military officials to open the exhibition? It is all the Taimiao and the Martyrs' Temple! Also, what will this have to do with the Imperial College? Have you ever thought about it?"

Some people in the tea shop had this doubt. When they heard this, they also had doubts. So they asked him to speak quickly.

As a result, Mr. Liu sighed and said that this tea is really indescribable.

Hearing this, everyone laughed and scolded, and then someone called the waiter to serve tea. Mr. Liu bowed his head and then said with a smile: "You can tell that all the deans in the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty are all with titles, and they are titles of Grand Master."

Hearing this, the teahouse suddenly became quiet. After a while, someone exclaimed and said, "No wonder, this is much higher than that of the Imperial College. Grandmaster, just one level away from being the top of the new academic title."

Although the court did not say it clearly, among the people, the titles issued by Emperor Chongzhen later were called the new academic title. The title of Grandmaster is only one level lower than that of Grandmaster.

In addition, from the prince invented steam engines, armored warships, etc., he could only get the title of "grandmaster" that this title is not that easy to obtain.

Thinking of this, someone immediately asked: "Who has anyone chosen the deans of the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Yes, I don't know who is so lucky to get the title of Grandmaster directly?"

“…”

Everyone was curious and asked questions.

When Mr. Liu heard this, he looked mysterious and pointed towards the Forbidden City, saying, "I haven't confirmed yet, I'm pushing you in court!"

"What? You said Tingtui? I heard it right?"

"I also heard that it was Tingtui. I almost thought I had heard it wrong!"

“…”

It’s no wonder they are. This thing has been gone for years. However, it was common in the past.

The so-called court promotion means that when the court encounters important political affairs, or when there is a vacant civil and military minister, the emperor will order the court ministers to meet and discuss with the common plan. These court officials are generally the six ministers of the ministers, the chief censors, the six ministers of the court, the communist general, the Dali minister and the chief censor. This shows how high this level is.

Logically speaking, this court recommendation was a good system, but it could not withstand the faction of officials in the late Ming Dynasty for personal gain, and eventually all the court recommendations were abolished. So the original Emperor Chongzhen used lots to replace them. Later, after Emperor Chongzhen traveled over, he decided on the world and had the final say. Therefore, the Chongzhen Dynasty had not been promoted for a long time.

Seeing them like this, Mr. Liu smiled and said, "That's right, it's the court. The emperor asked them to elect the deans of each college, and asked the top three people with the highest knowledge and the most votes to be handed over to His Majesty's Holy Tribunal."

Speaking of this, he saw that others were about to speak, so he added: "In addition, the position of dean cannot be held on the same position. If the assessment is held every five years, if you cannot achieve the results, you have to change people."

After drinking a sip of tea, they were still shocked, and said again: "The top students in all subjects, second-tier and Tanhua must all go to the corresponding colleges of the Royal College of the Ming Dynasty to study for three years before they can become officials in the court."

After saying that, he smiled and said, "How about this news, is it worth drinking this tea?"

After hearing what he said, the tea shoppers ignored him and just talked about the arrival of the Royal Academy of the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, they finally understood why the emperor had to personally lead all civil and military officials to open the exhibition. This specification is indeed possible. The Imperial College is a place for teaching, while the Imperial College of the Ming Dynasty is a place for learning and cannot be compared.

But they couldn't understand one thing. Logically speaking, it is enough to place such a high-standard standard directly in the Forbidden City? But why should I set it outside the city?
Chapter completed!