Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

Zhu Gaochi gave the following topic to the first debate competition of the Imperial College:

Proponent: It is unethical and immoral for women to work while studying.

The opposing side: Women working while studying does not mean they are restless and is against moral standards.

"So, who wins?"

Xu was immediately delighted and asked.

This question is very interesting.

"The opposition won, almost overwhelmingly. It happened today."

Zhu Di was also very impressed by his fat son in this regard.

He appears to be wise but appears foolish, but in fact his moves are fast, ruthless and accurate.

Sometimes he felt that his eldest son could only be described as "so wise as to be almost a demon."

He rarely uses his power to attack others, either verbally or physically.

He is indeed not good at using force, but he can command his two younger brothers.

He could use words, but he didn't. He just silently manipulated others through some means.

If this wasn't his son.

Really, the first thing he should do as the emperor is to kill him.

"That's great! That's great!"

Xu was so excited that she almost wanted to go outside and practice the Five Animal Exercises.

Zhu Gaochi's current practice of the Heart and Eye Dharma has reached the Mahayana realm.

This is a typical military tactic of using one's own spear to attack one's own shield.

Moreover, this victory is just the appetizer.

"Come on, come on, tell me in detail."

"...It's already the middle of the night?"

"Will you tell me or not? If not, you won't be able to sleep tonight."

"Okay, okay, go ahead."

While Zhu Di was telling Xu about his son's great achievements, Zhu Gaochi was showing off his brilliant ideas to Zhang Xin.

"I asked Qian'er to write the same number on both sticks."

"So, the troublemaker picked the topic for the opposing team?"

Zhang Xin is upset.

They said it was fair and just, but in reality, there were frequent behind-the-scenes manipulations.

"Yes, I told whoever draws first to draw first. They all drew the opposing side, so the other team doesn't have to draw."

Zhu Gaochi looked very proud.

He also asked Qian'er to prepare two sets of drawing lots, in case someone was so blind that he jumped out and wanted to draw without waiting for him to say anything, Qian'er could change the lot immediately.

The most interesting thing is that the team that was drawn to debate the opposing side was composed of the most talkative troublemakers in the Imperial College, and they were also the students who took the lead in clamoring that the princesses were immoral.

"Well, you have to do this kind of thing."

Zhang Xin was very convinced.

Her feelings at this moment were exactly the same as Zhu Di's in the Jinshen Hall.

Everyone was getting older, but Zhu Gaochi seemed to be getting smarter as he got older.

"Hey, hey, that's it!"

"Okay, go on."

Zhang Xin only urged Zhu Gaochi to continue explaining the process.

This concerns whether Zhu Zhiming and others' behaviors, which go beyond the understanding of the people in the capital, can ultimately be recognized.

It was also the first step for women in the Ming Dynasty to break free from the invisible constraints.

"Oh. Okay. What I just said was just a little trick. Actually, this time, I am playing an open conspiracy."

Zhu Gaochi found a comfortable position to lie down, and began to talk to Zhang Xin seriously about today, the previous arrangements, and the twists and turns of the entire debate.

From the moment Zhu Zhiming started to make drastic moves, whether it was choosing a site, finding teachers, or recruiting students, all his actions were considered out of line in the eyes of the civil servants.

There was constant gossip in this direction.

However, Zhu Di never allowed others to interfere in his work.

A king who is said by everyone outside to have a bad temper and is moody has always been the most unbearable person for the court officials.

This was how the late emperor acted in previous years.

Everyone went to court with their heads held high.

And the new emperor Zhu Di was not much different.

The killing spree at the beginning scared many people out of their wits.

The daughter of the new emperor is causing trouble, but her parents remain silent. This is their attitude.

When the court officials' indirect attempts failed to work, they turned their attention to the group of students from the Imperial Academy.

This immediately reminded Zhu Gaochi.

Since the day Zhu Gaochi entered the Daben Hall to study, he never stopped reading, which was his lifelong hobby.

But as for his own impression of scholars, he finds them annoying and disgusting.

He often felt that if he was not smart enough, he should not study. The more he read, the dumber he would become, and the dumber he would become, the more he read.

It's easy to go astray and be led astray.

It doesn't matter who brings it.

The court officials could only select them secretly, but Zhu Gaochi could do it openly.

With this purpose in mind, Zhu Gaochi went to inspect the Imperial College and got a general understanding of the situation.

Then they came up with the best solution to lead the way - a debate.

A large-scale debate competition initiated by the royal family.

The debate competition was also organized by the chief academic officer of the Imperial College during the Hongwu period.

It is a purely academic discussion and the royal family does not participate.

It is a powerful tool for students to make their presence felt among their teachers.

It is also the best way for students to gain prestige.

Although the Ming Dynasty's officials were mainly selected through the imperial examination system, due to the constant shortage of people, many officials were still selected through the recommendation system.

While studying at the Imperial College, the students were favored by the academy's chief academic officer.

Once recommended by the chief priest, almost all of them entered the court to work.

If you already have a certain reputation, the starting point will be much higher.

Therefore, regardless of the outcome of the debate in the previous dynasty, its influence was concentrated in the Imperial College and the court.

To put it bluntly, it is more like a convenient channel for personal promotion.

The chief priest naturally had some complaints.

People who can become the chief academic officer of the Imperial College usually have an inexplicable obsession with studying.

He felt that the right way for scholars to improve themselves was to make friends through literature.

Moreover, the purpose of reading is to enlighten people, why is it so utilitarian nowadays?

So Zhu Gaochi made a big promise on the spot to the chief academic officer, the dean, and the chancellor of the Imperial College.

As the eldest prince, he will organize a national-level debate competition.

The contestants were students from the Imperial Academy, and he would also invite famous scholars from all over the country to come and watch.

At that time, the eldest prince Zhu Gaochi will also be present to participate in the event.

If possible, Zhu Di will also be brought over.

Zhu Gaochi said this in front of everyone.

National level, scholar, the new emperor is coming.

Just these few key words almost caught everyone present.

The competition was organized with great fanfare.

According to Zhu Gaochi's request, the first two teams to be organized were for the debate competition.

The first team was quickly formed.

Coincidentally, almost all of them were the troublemakers in the Imperial College who were the first to rush to the front and attack Zhu Zhiming.

They are all eloquent and can even make the dead come alive.

Moreover, this group of people is quite influential in the Imperial College.

The second team was barely formed after a few days.

Because students who know that they will most likely lose to the people in the first team and do not want to lose face will not join the second team at all.

Therefore, the composition of the team is relatively weak.

There are marginal figures in the Imperial College, as well as speculators who are trying to take a chance.

After the teams were formed, Zhu Gaochi prepared a set of rules for the first Imperial College Debate Competition during the Yongle period and asked everyone to read it and sign it.