Outside the Meridian Gate.
As far as the eye could see, hundreds of people were kneeling in unison, facing the Imperial City with somber expressions. Although there were no commoners nearby, many officials had gathered to watch, their faces betraying a sense of schadenfreude.
In the blink of an eye, Emperor Chongzhen had made up his mind. This was a golden opportunity. Once he rectified the administration, he would be in dire need of talent, and these students would eventually enter the Great Ming bureaucracy to serve the country. Since that was the case, why not use this occasion to win them over?
Chapter 127