Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 174: Palace School Turbulence 3

The news of the school's opening spread throughout the palace like a gust of wind. This good deed, originally intended to improve the quality of the palace people, unexpectedly encountered many obstacles.

Those respected old ministers and the powerful dignitaries in the palace whispered and discussed this, all of them regarded it as an act of "not doing their job properly". What's worse, they did not hesitate to use all kinds of despicable means to obstruct it in secret.

One day, an elderly eunuch came to Crown Prince Li Zhao with a unsteady gait.

His face was solemn, his brow furrowed, and he spoke worriedly, "Your Highness, this palace academy is certainly well-intentioned, but the palace maids and eunuchs should stick to their duties and perform their duties. Wouldn't allowing them to study these subjects disrupt the established rules of the palace?"

After saying this, the eunuch chief stood respectfully in front of Li Zhao, leaning forward slightly. His slightly hunched body seemed to be carrying a heavy burden, and his weathered face was filled with deep worry.

Facing the eunuch's questioning, Li Zhao simply smiled calmly, his eyes as clear as water, his tone as firm as a rock:

"Your Excellency is mistaken! Everyone in the palace is also a citizen of the Great Tang. If we could teach them etiquette and the proper manners for dealing with others, wouldn't that be a good thing? This would not only improve the overall morale of the palace, but also bring order to the palace."

However, the eunuch chief steward shook his head repeatedly upon hearing this, and earnestly advised:

"Your Highness may not be aware of the stakes involved. The palace maids and eunuchs have always been simple-minded and unsophisticated. If they were exposed to too much knowledge at this time, they would inevitably develop many unrealistic and unreasonable expectations. After all, the various rules of this palace have been established over the years and must not be easily disrupted!"

Li Zhao stood there, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes clear and bright, but containing deep thought and insight.

He was very clear in his mind and knew very well that the reason why some people strongly opposed the establishment of a palace school was simply because they were afraid that this move would shake or even weaken the supreme authority in their hands.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but narrow his deep eyes slightly. In an instant, an extremely sharp light flashed through his eyes, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Li Zhao took a step forward, faced the eunuch chief, and said righteously:

"Master General, you must understand that all these rules and regulations set by our palace are ultimately for the purpose of ensuring the long-term stability of our Tang Dynasty! If opening a palace school can help everyone in our palace become more knowledgeable and well-mannered, then wouldn't that be a powerful way to uphold these rules?"

Hearing this, the chief eunuch was stunned, obviously not expecting Li Zhao to respond in this way.

He quickly came to his senses, but still refused to give up, arguing with his neck stiff:

"Your Highness, you don't understand how complicated and intricate the affairs of this palace are! If the palace maids and eunuchs were to devote even a fraction of their attention to the academy, they would probably delay their serious work!"

Faced with the steward's unreasonable arguments, Li Zhao just smiled faintly, with an unquestionable firmness in his smile.

He continued slowly, "Master General, you worry too much! The school I proposed to establish is not meant to make them abandon their current duties.

I just hope that they can use some fragmented time to enrich and improve themselves in their spare time.

Just think about it, if everyone in our palace could gain some knowledge and stop stirring up trouble and gossiping, wouldn't the entire palace be more harmonious and beautiful? "

Seeing Li Zhao's unwavering attitude, the chief eunuch, although still having many doubts in his heart, knew that Li Zhao had a strong and decisive personality. If he continued to oppose it stubbornly, it would probably only cause unnecessary trouble.

He slowly raised his hands, bowed slightly, and said in a low voice, "Since Your Highness has said so, then this old servant will naturally obey your orders.

However, I hope Your Highness can be more careful and pay attention, and do not let this newly opened school destroy the rules that have always been followed in the palace!"

Li Zhao nodded gently in agreement and replied, "Don't worry, General Manager. I will personally oversee all matters at the academy and ensure that everything is carried out in an orderly and orderly manner."

After the chief eunuch respectfully took his leave, Li Zhao stood alone in front of the window, staring at the twinkling lights in the palace, while countless thoughts and ideas surged in his mind like a tide.

He knew very well that the opening of the school would inevitably affect the interests of certain people, so these small obstacles were just the first step put forward by the opposition to test the waters.

It can be foreseen that in the days to come, he will definitely encounter more powerful resistance and challenges waiting for him to deal with and overcome.

No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, Li Zhao always firmly believes in one thing - this school that carries so many hopes must not die or be abolished halfway.

Thinking of this, he turned around resolutely and walked straight towards the desk with firm and powerful steps.

When he came to the table, he reached out and picked up a brush, dipped it in ink and began to write quickly. It turned out that he wanted to write letters to several respected old Confucian scholars in the palace, sincerely inviting them to come together to discuss the long-term planning for the future development of the school.

Deep within the inner palace, Li Zhao frowned slightly and muttered to himself, "If everyone in the palace could understand the principles of poetry, literature, and etiquette, then the atmosphere in the palace would surely gradually improve."

As he said this, a hint of determination suddenly flashed in his deep eyes, like a shooting star across the night sky, short but dazzling.

Li Zhao knew very well that achieving this goal was by no means easy, but deep down he always believed that as long as he persevered and worked hard, the school established in the palace would surely become a clear stream in the palace, continuously flowing out the light of wisdom and civilization.

It will be like a bright lamp illuminating the entire palace, dispelling the haze brought by ignorance and stupidity; it will also be like a spring breeze blowing across the earth, awakening the long-dormant conscience and morality.

When this palace school truly plays its role, it will surely add a solid force to the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty, just like every brick and tile in a magnificent building, which may seem insignificant but is an indispensable part of a solid foundation.