Tang Dynasty

Chapter 55 Kidnapping Xu Maogong

For the future of their children, parents can endure hardships, eat chaff and swallow vegetables, and even give everything. Xu Gai is the same for Xu Maogong's future.

Liu Li saw it and was very happy. I am going to kidnap Xu Maogong.If he really wants to take Daddy as his teacher, Liu Li is his elder brother. How dare Xu Maogong help him?If Xu Maogong dares not to help him, let the cheap daddy remove him from the door.

Ha ha!So beautiful!Liu Li really wanted to laugh out loud.

However, Xu Gai had to realize that this matter was not easy, so he was more appreciative.

"What? Uncle is not satisfied?" Liu Liming asked knowingly.

"No, no." Xu Gai shook his hands, very excited, and said, "Master Liu has extraordinary talents. The late emperor held the imperial examination. He was selected by the late emperor based on his own talents. This is admirable. The most admirable Yes, Mr. Liu is a clean and honest official, he doesn’t accept bribes, and he doesn’t take corruption. There are not many honest officials like Mr. Liu in the entire Sui Dynasty. If Shiji can worship under him, it will be the blessing he cultivated in eight lifetimes.”

Liu Yu is both talented and upright, and his official voice is very good. Whether in the court or in the private sector, he has a group of fans, and Xu Gai is one of them.He was excited when he thought that Xu Maogong would worship Liu Yu as his teacher.

"Having said that, my father's vision is too high, and ordinary people really can't get into his eyes, but I don't know if Mr. Ling can be liked by him." Liu Li began to sell it.

This guy is really shameless, obviously he wanted to do this, he used Liu Yu to kidnap Xu Maogong to his side, but he still had to make a fuss to make Xu Gai beg him.

Sure enough, after saying this, the eagerness in Xu Gai's eyes began to fade, and he said with some regret: "It's extremely extreme. Although Shiji is great, after all, he is a child of a small place, so he may not be able to fall into Master Liu's eyes."

If Xu Maogong can't fall into the eyes of Daddy Cheap, who else can?If this is the case, then Dad Cheap has a problem with his vision, and he will be thundered.

Although Xu Gai is a good person, he is a businessman after all, and he is from the small place of Caozhou, so he can't compare with Chang'an.Besides, Liu Yu was a well-known minister in the Sui Dynasty, and his requirements for accepting apprentices would be very high. Even with Xu Gai's confidence in Xu Maogong, he would have to be heartbroken.

"My father is currently at home with nothing to do. Apart from cultivating, he is visiting friends all day long. If he can accept disciples, it may not be a good thing." Liu Li changed the subject and left hope for Xu Gai, saying: "Uncle Xu, we Hit it up, hit it off, how about I help you talk about it."

This guy is full of talking about running the train, about hitting it off, about hitting it off, it's all nonsense, he made friends with Xu Gai for Xu Maogong, and he followed the strategy of saving the country with curves.

"If Mr. Liu can really accomplish this, Gai will be rewarded generously." Xu Gai stood up and was going to pay his respects.

Xu Maogong is such a genius, if he can join Liu Yu's school, he will be carefully trained, and his future is extremely bright. As a father, Xu Gai cannot but be grateful.

Liu Li hurriedly stopped him, smiled very kindly, and said: "Uncle Xu, you must not force it, you must not force it. If Shiji can really worship my father, he and I will be brothers, and you will become my uncle. If you make such a big gift, it will take my life away."

"I also ask Mr. Liu to complete this matter." Xu Gai looked at Liu Li eagerly, for fear that he would not agree.

"Although my nephew is not talented, he still has the beauty of an adult. Since my uncle has such confidence in Shiji, I will tell my father about it." Liu Li said with a smile: "When we get home, my uncle has to get closer to my father. Let dad have a good impression of you, and this matter will be easy to handle."

As long as Xu Gai and Liu Yu were more friendly, he had to please Liu Yu. In the end, not only Xu Maogong would be kidnapped by Liu Li, but Xu's family in Caozhou would also be kidnapped by him.This fight is a good deal.

"Definitely." Xu Gai was overjoyed.

It is his dream to deal with an official like Liu Yu who is talented, educated, famous and has a very good official reputation.

In this way, Xu Gai followed Liu Li to the Liu Mansion full of hope.

When Liu Li asked, Liu Yu had left the customs and was in the pavilion.So, Liu Li brought Xu Gai back, and found that the cheap father was pouring himself a drink, looking happy, with a happy face, and it seemed that there was something important.

"Father, why are you so happy?" Liu Li asked.

"Hehe." Liu Yu laughed before saying anything, and said, "Li'er, dad will break through in a few days and become a magi."

It has been Liu Yu's wish for decades to become a magi.There is only one step between a great scholar and a magi, however, their strength is vastly different. It can be said that ten great scholars are not as good as one magi.Correspondingly, the social status of a sage is much higher, and both their salary and their reputation will greatly increase.

"Congratulations, dad." Liu Li thought that Liu Yu was in a good mood, and he could take this opportunity to settle Xu Maogong's matter.

"Hehe." Liu Yu waved his hands, looked at Liu Li with a smile and said, "If it weren't for Li'er, I wouldn't have broken through so quickly as a father."

Liu Yuka has been a bachelor for many years, the reason why he has not made a breakthrough is because he has not cultivated treasures.Last time, Liu Li played the autumn wind with Yang Su and gained a lot. Because he had that strange stone, he couldn't use it.These cultivation resources were given to Liu Yu, and Liu Yu was about to break through.

"Father, we are a family, what is yours and mine?" Liu Li said with a smile, "Father, I have a question, have you ever thought about it?"

"What's the problem? You mean what will I do after I become a magi?" Liu Yu frowned and said, "We'll talk about it later."

Liu Yu is currently at home, and after becoming a sage, his social status will rise sharply. He really hasn't made up his mind whether to return to the court to be an official or do other things.It is not impossible to return to the court to be an official. With the lofty status of a sage, it is completely possible.However, Li's resignation from the Sui Dynasty last time hurt his heart too much, and with Liu Li's guidance, he was not very enthusiastic about returning to the court to become an official.

"Father, your knowledge is good, and you are about to become a magi, isn't it a pity that you don't have a disciple yet?" Liu Li reminded.

"Yes." Liu Yu patted his forehead and suddenly said: "I used to be busy with official duties, but now it's time to consider taking in a disciple."

Looking at Liu Li with his eyes, he said with a smile, "Li'er, I will accept you as my apprentice. I have no other skills, but this poem and book is passable. Everyone dare not say that Zicheng, as long as you learn thoroughly, you will have a bright future. "

This is really not bragging, Liu Yu just relied on his own talent and learning to gain fame and become a third-rank imperial doctor.

Liu Li thought angrily, if I learned your poems and books, wouldn't I become a nerd?It is not impossible to be loyal to the emperor and patriotism, it depends on who you are loyal to, it is not good to be loyal to others, it is good to be loyal to me.You should train more disciples for me.

Xu Gai was very nervous when he heard this, for fear that Liu Li would agree, and in that case, Xu Maogong would have nothing to do.

"Father, you know that I am not interested in the art of poetry and calligraphy, so you should choose another disciple." Liu Li refused.

Is it possible for modern people to learn poetry and books and be loyal to the emperor?Patriotism is not a problem, but it is not a country of love, but China.

After hearing this, Xu Gai felt relieved. Fortunately, Liu Li did not compete with Xu Maogong.

"Hey." Liu Yu sighed, regretful, and said, "Li'er, you are very intelligent, with far-sighted vision, and a thorough understanding of things. If you accompany it with poems and books, you will become a great tool, and you must be a famous official of the Sui Dynasty. "

Famous officials are ashamed!

How long can the Sui Dynasty survive?This cheap old man is still full of thoughts of loyalty to the emperor. This is not good. I will find time to brainwash you and let you liberate your mind.

"Father, this is Uncle Xu Gai from Caozhou." Liu Li introduced Xu Gai.

Xu Gai hurriedly took a step forward, cupped his fists in salute and said, "Xu Gai has met Mr. Liu."

"I don't dare to be an adult. I am white now." Liu Yu replied: "Liu Yu has met Brother Xu."

The words were very kind, without the slightest official airs, which made Xu Gai feel relieved for a while.People like Liu Yu should have official airs and arrogance, but he doesn't, which is rare and makes Xu Gai happy from the bottom of his heart.It must be a beautiful thing for Xu Maogong to worship under him.

"Brother Xu, please sit down." Liu Yu asked sideways.

"Master Liu, please." Xu Gai replied and sat opposite Liu Yu.

Liu Li also sat down, picked up the jug, poured wine for Liu Yu and then for Xu Gai, and said with a smile, "Father, what kind of disciple do you want to accept, I will find out for you."

Hearing this, Xu Gai raised his heart that had just been let go. Can Xu Maogong become Liu Yu's disciple?

"The most important thing is character." Liu Yu raised his brows and said, "Since ancient times, there have been many talented but unvirtuous people, and they have caused great disasters. The kings of Jie and Zhou are not without talents, but have great talents. It is difficult to reach. But there is not enough character to control his talents, and this is the disaster of subjugation of the country. Therefore, my disciples must be led by virtue."

"Master Liu has a great opinion, and Xu Gai admires it." Liu Yu's remarks are indeed correct, no matter what era he is in, he cannot deny it, and it can be said that it is a universally applicable truth.

Throughout the ages, there are many talented people, but there are far fewer talented and virtuous people.A person with talent but no virtue will lead to great disaster.This kind of person is endless in history.

"Brother Xu is laughing at you." Liu Yu continued, "Secondly, you must be smart, otherwise, you are not worthy of being my disciple."

He is asking for both ability and political integrity, which is really difficult.

"Father, you are too harsh." Liu Lixin said that Xu Gai would be shocked.

Sure enough, Xu Gai's face was tense, his brows were tightly knitted, and he must be thinking in his heart that Xu Mao's talisman did not meet Liu Yu's requirements.

"Not harsh, not harsh at all." Liu Yu was very proud, and said: "Looking at the world, my art of poetry and calligraphy is also well-known. If I am not smart enough, I cannot pass on my mantle."

After Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty ascended the throne, he abolished the "Nine Ranks of Zhongzheng" official selection system implemented in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and conducted imperial examinations.He has been an emperor for more than 20 years, and the number of imperial examinations held is not many. Those who can pass the exams are the elites of the elite.What Liu Yu said was really not bragging, it was the truth.

"Father, Uncle Xu has a son who is extremely intelligent. Although Caozhou is a small place, there are many famous teachers and scholars, but none of them can teach him. What do you think?" Liu Li then got down to business.

Xu Gai was so nervous that his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He stared at Liu Yu, eager to know what he was thinking.

"Oh?" Liu Yu was a little surprised, and said, "There is such an extraordinary boy in the world?"

"Master Liu doesn't know something. Although my son Shiji is young, he is extremely intelligent. I have invited famous teachers and Confucian scholars in Caozhou, a total of thirteen, and no one can teach him for more than two months." Xu Gai was very proud, saying : "In less than two months, my son has learned everything they have learned."

"Caozhou is a small place, and the so-called famous teachers and scholars are nothing more than that. It is not difficult to learn what they have learned. It is not enough for such a person to want to be my disciple." Liu Yu shook his head.

Xu Gai's face was full of disappointment and loss.

He came here full of hope, and sincerely hoped that Liu Yu could accept Xu Maogong as his disciple, but he didn't expect that Liu Yu's vision was too high, so he couldn't.At this time, Xu Gai felt that the whole world was gray.

(End of this chapter)