Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 452 Overcoming Difficulties

Faced with numerous difficulties in implementing the education program, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling did not back down at all; on the contrary, they became even more determined to carry it out.

Xiao Ling knew the thoughts of the ministers in the court well, and he decided to defeat them one by one. He frequently communicated with the ministers in private, appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them.

“Lord Li, the education of the princes concerns the future of the country. We should set aside personal interests and focus on the big picture,” Xiao Ling said earnestly.

Lord Li hesitated, "General Xiao, that's true, but the plan has changed too much, and I'm really worried..."

Xiao Ling continued, "Lord Li, think about it. If the princes become wise rulers in the future, it will be a blessing for the country and the people, and you will also be remembered in history."

Thanks to Xiao Ling's efforts, the attitudes of some ministers gradually softened.

Su Jinxiu was not idle in the harem either. She spoke frankly with the concubines, explaining the importance of education for the princes.

"Your Majesty, you also hope that your princes can grow up to be responsible and accomplished individuals. The current education program is precisely for their long-term benefit."

Some of the concubines were moved by Su Jinxiu's sincerity and stopped interfering.

For those teachers who were uncooperative, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling strengthened management and strictly assessed their teaching results. On the other hand, they gave generous rewards to outstanding teachers to encourage them to actively engage in teaching the new curriculum.

At the same time, they also paid more attention to the princes' mental state.

"Your Highness, you have an exceptional talent for archery and horsemanship. If you can put the same effort into your studies, you will surely achieve great things in the future," Xiao Ling encouraged the prince.

"Second Prince, your poetry and prose have improved greatly. Keep up the good work, and His Majesty will surely be impressed," Su Jinxiu said to the Second Prince.

Under their careful guidance, the princes gradually understood the benefits of the new plan, stopped resisting it, and instead actively engaged in their studies.

However, just when everything seemed to be going in the right direction, a sudden storm brought them new challenges.

Rumors began to circulate that the new education plan was intended to suppress certain princes and promote specific individuals. These rumors spread rapidly throughout the palace, causing a great uproar.

"This must have been done on purpose to sabotage our plans," Su Jinxiu said angrily.

Xiao Ling calmly analyzed, "Madam, don't worry, let's find the source of the rumor first."

After some investigation, they discovered that the rumor actually came from the mouth of a prince who had fallen from power.

"So it was him who was behind this." Xiao Ling gritted his teeth.

However, by this time, the emperor had also heard about the rumors and began to have doubts about the education plan again.

"Xiao Ling, Su Jinxiu, what exactly is the story behind this rumor?" the emperor questioned.

Su Jinxiu quickly explained, "Your Majesty, this is purely a rumor. We treat all the princes equally and without any favoritism."

Xiao Ling also said, "Your Majesty, someone is jealous of the effectiveness of the education program and is deliberately spreading rumors. Please investigate thoroughly."

The emperor pondered for a moment: "I will trust you for now, but you must quell this rumor as soon as possible so that the education program can proceed smoothly."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew their responsibility was heavy, so they traveled around to clarify rumors and calm people's hearts.

After arduous efforts, the truth was finally revealed to the world, and the rumors were dispelled on their own.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling, the princes made significant progress under the new education program, and the emperor finally put aside his doubts and fully supported the implementation of the program.