The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1267 Conversation with Gao Shilian
Xuan Shijing lifted the hem of his clothes, sat opposite Gao Shilian, lifted the teapot, refilled Gao Shilian's tea, and poured himself a cup by the way.

"In this school." Xuan Shijing looked at Gao Shilian suspiciously. Gao Shilian is outside, so who is teaching inside?
"It's Xiao Yu." Gao Shilian narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "As the old man expected, Xiao Yu is so old and stubborn, he still goes his own way in the court and opposes His Majesty. His Majesty dismissed his official position in anger and let him live at home for the elderly. , taking advantage of this opportunity, the old man had the audacity to come and invite this Mr. Xiao to the academy."

"Teacher, I'm sorry to bother you." Xuan Shijing cupped his hands and said.

Gao Shilian smiled and waved his hands: "It's not a big deal. This Dongshan County is a good place for outstanding people, and this academy is also a place for self-cultivation. Like the old man and Mr. Xiao, who spent most of their lives rolling in court, they can still There are not many people who maintain their original aspirations, and the old man dare not say whether he still has that original aspiration, but Mr. Xiao has always known what he is an official for, and now the old man and Mr. Xiao have reached the same goal by different routes, and come to this academy to teach , but also regained the original heart of the year, great kindness."

Xuan Shijing nodded, Gao Shilian and Xiao Yu have already retired from the court, and they both know what kind of life they will live in the future. Gao Shilian almost regards teaching in the college as the most important thing for the rest of his life. One thing, Xiao Yu has also been pulled into the academy now, which made Xuan Shijing feel at ease about the academy.

After all, there are not many poor scholars who fulfill this sentence, and to meet the requirements of this sentence, the hardships involved are beyond the imagination of outsiders, and the colleges in Dongshan County recruit ordinary people This is a very bold move for the court monopolized by the powerful and nobles. Xuan Shijing is also worried that the college in Dongshan County will encounter resistance from officials in the court. Now Gao Shilian and Xiao Yu are sitting in the college. Jing is not afraid for the time being, unless His Majesty speaks to move the academy, otherwise, no one will mention that the academy is not good at all during the court break.

Although Gao Shilian and Xiao Yu have retired, their connections and reputation are still there. What's more, Dongshan County Academy's teaching and educating people is not only the merit of the academy, but also the merits of the two husbands. Whoever criticizes will have his reputation first. It fell a bit.

"How are the children in the academy?" Xuan Shijing asked.

"They are all good." Speaking of his students, Gao Shilian had a smile on his face: "They are not the most talented children I have ever seen, but they are the most willing to study hard. The so-called hard work can make up for weakness, these ordinary people The children are not stupid, but they have never been taught to read before. The old man and Mr. Xiao joined the academy as teachers to teach them to read and write. Once the wisdom of these children is opened, most of the future roads will be under their feet. They walked on their own, and now it seems that the steps of these children are very steady."

Xuan Shijing smiled: "These children were like sand in the desert before. The arrival of the teacher and Mr. Xiao brought them a clear spring. If they don't work hard, they are afraid that they will have lumps in their hearts."

"Xuanhou's analogy is very appropriate." Gao Shilian stroked his beard and smiled, "Leaving aside the academy, Xuanhou attacked Goguryeo and returned to Chang'an from Pyongyang. I'm afraid he will be promoted." Gao Shilian asked.

"Duke Jinyang, Prince Zhan Shi." Xuan Shijing laughed and said, "It's all empty jobs, and the days to come will be long."

"That's right." Gao Shilian echoed: "You still have to go further. Your Majesty led all the civil and military officials to create the glory of the Zhenguan Dynasty. Now the entire Tang Dynasty is booming, and it is still going uphill. It has not yet reached the peak, but Zhenguan Veteran ministers are getting older and older, there are fewer and fewer veteran ministers in the court, and more and more young talents are active in the court, and there are still a few years or more years behind you and them. "

Gao Shilian's words were also very straightforward. He told Xuan Shijing directly that what you can shine the most is not the present, but the future, but when the prince succeeds to the throne in the future.

"It's good for young people to have more experience outside, so there's no need to be in a hurry." Gao Shilian said with a smile.

"The student is not in a hurry at all. To be honest, the student has no interest in the affairs of the court, but he has to get involved in it. The student is very clear. Everything the students have now is just a bubble phantom. The prosperous Zhuangzi students in Dongshan County can't be kept, the students in this college can't be kept, and the students' huge family property can't be kept, so the students know that if they want to protect what is important to them, the students will You must go to the court to get in touch with political affairs, so the students don't reject it." Xuan Shijing.

"There are all kinds of people in the court, there are mediocre people like the old man, there are sloppy people like Xiao Xianggong, there are also sophisticated people like Changsun Wuji, and smooth people like Xu Jingzong, or why do people say that the world is ups and downs , In fact, if you are not careful, you will be beaten down by the monstrous waves. There are many students in the old man, but you are the most outstanding one taught by the old man." Gao Shilian laughed.

"Thank you teacher for your compliment." Xuan Shijing replied with a smile.

Gao Shilian's praise is a great honor for Xuan Shijing. Gao Shilian still bears the name of the prince and tutor. When the prince succeeds in the future, there will be the emperor's teacher, so that the future emperor's teacher can treat him Xuan Shijing was really proud of saying this.

This is not a rebellious statement. The crown prince Li Chengqian has many masters. He has learned from the elders of the family. He has been a child trained by His Majesty Li Er since he was a child. He is also a student of Gao Shilian. The student Xuan Shijing and Li Chengqian mean a lot are different.

Originally, even if Gao Shilian retired, it would be enough for him to be a teacher in Gongzhong Hongwenkan, but Xuan Shijing directly cut off Gao Shilian before Gao Shilian became an official, and by the way, relying on Gao Shilian, he also pulled Xiao Yu down. Here comes the academy.

"That's right, Duke Xuan."

"Teacher, please call me Shijing." Xuan Shijing smiled: "The word Xuan Gong came out of the teacher's mouth, and the students panicked."

"Hahahaha." Gao Shilian was amused by Xuan Shijing's like this: "It's just a title, anyway, you are also a county prince now, and in terms of title, you are only one level lower than the old man."

Xuan Shijing smiled a little embarrassedly: "Teacher, is there anything you want to tell the students?"

"It's about Mr. Xiao. Now that the old man has a house in your village, do you think it's time to arrange a place for Mr. Xiao? This matter was mentioned by Mr. Xiao and the old man, but you were still in Liaodong at that time. Put it on hold for now." Gao Shilian said.

(End of this chapter)