Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Xu Cheng proposed a new Institute of Cultural Propaganda, facing opposition from a vice minister. The debate centered on whether to create a new institution or assign Mari News to an existing office. Grand Scholar Liu Fei Bai suggested assigning it to the Right Censorate of the Tongzheng Department, gaining approval from many ministers. The significance of the Right Censorate role increased, leading to discussions on potential candidates. Various officials, including Yuan Wu and Wei Kang, were nominated, while Jia Huan, recently dismissed, was unexpectedly recommended by Minister Hua Mo. This nomination sparked surprise and debate among the court officials, highlighting the political maneuvering at play.

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