Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 267 Ren Xiao and Zhang Yang

Guo Yu was worried that Chen Qingsi would steal students from him, and was also afraid that he would teach Li Hong bad things. Seeing him protecting He Lan Minzhi, who had been instigating Li Hong to do bad things, Guo Yu couldn't help but say with a bit of ridicule: "It turns out to be Mr. Chen, who has been famous for a long time. It is said that your student skipped class, so you encountered him and punished him with a bamboo ya. He slept in class, and you punished him in public. Why, I can't beat him? What's the reason? "

Chen Qingsi didn't understand Guo Yu's mentality, but she heard him choke on her and said without giving in: "As a teacher, for the sake of the students, there is nothing wrong with giving appropriate corporal punishment. But it is precisely because of being a teacher that you need to set an example, Rather than just holding the ruler high when meeting someone without asking why, this is not what a teacher would do."

Guo Yu was speechless for a moment, but still frowned and said: "Do you still need to ask why you skipped class?"

Chen Qingsi chuckled and said: "Why don't you ask why? Not to mention that ordinary people have various behaviors and can't help themselves. His Royal Highness is the crown prince of the country, and he should put state affairs first. Schoolwork is important, and if it conflicts with state affairs, you should give in. Today is at the beginning of the next day When I came to the East Palace, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to greet me in person. I was deeply moved... On the contrary, it was Sir who came here inexplicably and acted like a teacher. What's the point? Besides, it is my duty to correct His Highness's virtue. I don't know that Sir is in the East Palace. If you hold any position, will it conflict with your subordinates?"

He cared about Li Hong's face and didn't say it clearly, but what he said was that Guo Yu was arrogant and too lenient.

Guo Yu's face turned blue and white, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

He Lan Minzhi smiled at first, then his face changed, and he was about to cry, and said: "Mr. Guo misunderstood the student. The student did not intend to encourage His Highness to skip class. He actually heard about Mr. Chen's arrival and suggested that the Prince come here. Mr. Chen He is an important minister of the country, an outstanding person. He is a famous person in the field, a capable official in the county, a wise minister in the court, and a good general in the border area. His talents, virtues and loyalty should be measured, and he is equipped with many abilities. How can such a great sage be considered? How can I be disrespectful?"

General!

Guo Yu looked startled. These words did not sound like the tone of a seventeen-year-old boy, let alone his young son, how could he dare to comment on others like this?

Could it be His Majesty's words?

Guo Yu thought about this and did not dare to say anything.

Chen Qingsi also glanced at He Lanmin unexpectedly.

Guo Yu was riding a tiger that was hard to get off.

At this time, Li Hong stood up and bowed: "Mr. Guo, it's Gu's fault. I apologize to you. It's Gu's wish to come to see Mr. Chen today. My father allowed Mr. Chen to enter the East Palace. Gu is really happy. I missed my homework." , I will definitely make up for it today. Don’t worry, Mr. Guo, he won’t neglect his studies.”

Although Li Hong was only seven years old, his words and deeds were indeed humble and polite, which relieved Guo Yu's embarrassment.

This is also the reason why Guo Yu treasures Li Hong, he is too sensible and well-behaved.

"That's it, I'm resigning."

Guo Yu went down the pole, turned around and left.

Helan Minzhi felt quite proud as if he had won a battle. There was no sign of discomfort at all, just no applause to celebrate.

Guo Yu was a little worried that Li Hong would be misled by Chen Qingsi and He Lanminzhi, so he looked back and happened to see this scene. An evil fire surged into his heart, but thinking that he was already exhausted today, he could only snort and endure this. Gone in one breath.

Chen Qingsi saw all this in his eyes.

Putting aside Guo Yu's inexplicable hostility, the characters of He Lan Minzhi and Li Hong had a profound impact on him just after their first meeting.

He Lan Minzhi's publicity and Li Hong's humility and kindness were fully reflected in what happened today.

Most of Helan Minzhi's character came from being pampered. He was originally the favored son of the Helan family, with a rare appearance. Now that he is doted on by Empress Wu, publicity is inevitable...

But Li Hong really surprised Chen Qingsi. Historically, Li Hong died young and left no unnecessary records. Chen Qingsi’s only impression of him was that of benevolence and filial piety.

Li Hong's performance is also consistent with this, but Chen Qingsi herself doesn't believe it.

This is the eldest son of Li Xiaojiu, a top-notch scheming old man, and a queen who is as ruthless and Machiavellian as anyone. How did he become such a good boy?

Or is it just like Li Xiaojiu, is everything just an act?

"Mr. Chen!"

Li Hong saluted politely and said: "If you make me laugh, sir, I will correct my words and deeds from now on. If there is anything I can't do well, just point it out. I will definitely correct it..."

Helan Minzhi didn't show any arrogance in Chen Qingsi's place. He saluted respectfully and thanked: "Minzhi thanked Mr. Chen for his help..."

He seemed to be afraid that Chen Qingsi would misunderstand him, so he added: "Mr. Guo is too rigid and stubborn, and he misunderstands the younger generation deeply."

He has never liked etiquette, and most yearns for an unrestrained and dissolute life. However, Guo Yu is an extremely well-behaved old man. Every time he faces him, he must be meticulous and must strictly abide by the rules in every move. Even when he is studying, if he tilts his body, he will read the "Book of Rites" for most of the time. This taste is almost the same as torture.

For this reason, He Lan Minzhi was very disgusted with Guo Yu and often made trouble in his class to annoy him.

Chen Qingsi didn't understand the situation and didn't say much. She just nodded to show that she understood. But in her mind, she was wondering whether He Lan Minzhi's words about the previous general were his own, or whether they were told by Li Zhi or Empress Wu.

If it's the latter, then that's it.

If it's the former, Helan Minzhi is too bold.

Li Hong said: "Mr. Chen, I will take you to meet the subordinate officials of the East Palace."

Chen Qingsi was startled when he heard this. Shouldn't he call others to see him?

He Lanmin looked disgusted and said: "The sun outside is too harsh, so let them come here. Prince, you are the crown prince, there is no reason to run around on your own."

Li Hong said, "It's okay. You gentlemen are here to serve as trustees of the East Palace. I'm young and don't understand many things. I rely on them to act for me, so I won't bother them too much. I'm weak since I was young, and the doctor said I should move around more. It's just right." You can exercise.”

He Lan Minzhi glanced at the sun outside and said, "Aren't you afraid of troublesome Mr. Chen?"

"Ah!" Li Hong obviously didn't think of this, and was a little overwhelmed. His young face was a little anxious, and his little brain that had not yet completed its growth was completely unable to cope with this situation.

Chen Qingsi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I'm a newbie here, and I want to take the opportunity to understand the terrain."

Li Hongzhi knew that Helan Minzhi was narcissistic and did not want to bask in the sun, so he said: "Brother Minzhi, why don't you just rest here, and then we can go to school together with Mr. Chen after we meet some gentlemen."

If it had been in the past, Helan Minzhi would have agreed immediately. But now with Chen Qingsi beside him, he thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go too!"

So Li Hong and He Lan Minzhi took Chen Qingsi to visit the East Palace together.

Li Hong didn't like to gossip much, but He Lan Minzhi was very eloquent. He was the one doing all the talking...

(End of this chapter)