Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 28 A brute will defend me (Please read on, please vote!)

What a blunder!
Wang Xi had intended to scare off these parents, but to his surprise, they were even more outrageous, taking over their seats and drinking to their hearts' content.

This made those standing to the side seem like model students.

Without contrast, one cannot truly understand oneself.

The key reason for all this is that they overlooked one point: like father, like son.

The reason Wang Xi is such a slacker is because Wang Shouyi started to slack off very early on.

The upper beam is not right and the lower beam is crooked.

With things having progressed to this point, even director and screenwriter Wang Xi didn't know how to continue the story, so he could only quickly call Tao Mo out.

“My three uncles, our master has woken up. Please come to the main hall and have a seat,” Wang Xi said.

Choi Sin-do laughed and said, "I think this place is quite nice."

Xue Maozong kicked the child under the table and said in a low voice, "We are here today to help our children learn, so don't forget the important matter."

Both he and Han Dachui were martial artists and didn't know how to deal with these teachers, so they invited Cui Shendao, a scholar, to join them. However, Cui Shendao was so infatuated with alcohol that he completely neglected his duties.

"Oh, yes yes yes!"

Choi Shin-do nodded awkwardly.

The three of them got up and went to the main hall with Wang Xi and the others.

"Ah? What's the matter?"

A moment later, Tao Mo also came into the hall yawning, clearly having had a hangover the night before.

A great teacher produces great students!

"This must be Mr. Anonymous."

Cui Shendao stepped forward and inquired.

Tao Mo blinked and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Indeed, it is you, sir."

"My name is Cui Shendao, and I have met the nameless gentleman."

Cui Shendao did not act arrogantly. Although there was a distinction between noble and common people at the time, the nameless man was a man who had met the emperor. Moreover, no one could be sure that the nameless man was not of noble birth.

Li Jieman stepped forward and obediently introduced Cui Shendao and the others.

"Oh oh oh, sorry, sorry."

Tao Mo feigned fear and trepidation.

"How dare we? How dare we? We have been presumptuous."

"Everyone, please take a seat."

"Thank you."

After sitting down, Cui Shendao said, "Sir, your teaching with wine has truly broadened my horizons. Just now, out of curiosity, I tasted the wine brewed by your secret method, and it was indeed very refreshing."

Tao Mo looked directly at Wang Xi.

Wang Xi lowered his head deeply.

Tao Mo's eyes were full of confusion. "Brother Que, can you give me a look? What's going on?"
Wang Xi was completely speechless. Good heavens! They actually agreed with it.

Having no other choice, Tao Mo could only force himself to follow the script and asked Wang Xi, "Are you drinking again?"

Wang Xi and the other three just gave an awkward smile.

Chaos!

It's all chaos!
Seeing that something was wrong, Xue Maozong quickly said, "Just now, Que'er and the others said that they were drinking during morning self-study, and that it was something to refresh their minds."

Tao Mo immediately glared at Wang Xi and the others, then helplessly explained to Xue Maozong and the others, "How can we study so early? Please don't listen to their nonsense. They must be drinking and having fun here because they see that I haven't gotten up yet."

Choi Sin-do said in surprise, "It wasn't arranged by you, sir."

Tao Mo said, "Of course not."

Wang Xi and the others can slack off, but he can't; he's a master.

On the other hand, if this were truly some kind of special education law, these parents could understand it, after all, it's a wise person. But now it seems that's not the case, so they can't quite understand it.

Xue Maozong then asked, "Then why don't you do anything about them, sir?"

Tao Mo waved his hand and said, "Firstly, I am getting old and don't have the energy to keep an eye on them every day."

Secondly, I believe the essence of education lies in non-interference. The more you try to control them, the more they want to do things their own way. It's better to just let them be, as long as they don't commit wrongdoing, break the law, or violate regulations. Besides, drinking here is still better than secretly going to a brothel!

Having said that, they were finally back on track, and Wang Xi, Huangfu Sengnian, and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

But before he could catch his breath, Xue Jun suddenly interjected, "What you say makes sense, sir."

Xue Maozong glared at him, "What do you know?!"

Xue Jun argued logically, "Does Father want his son to go to brothels to drink?"

"How dare you talk back?"

Seeing that Xue Maozong was about to lash out, Xue Jun finally lowered his head and admitted defeat.

Wang Xi and the others couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat; this guy's character was even worse than his son's.

Cui Shendao said, "Sir, your method of education is truly incredible."

Tao Mofeng said calmly, "Actually, it's not that complicated. Traditional education is about teachers shaping students into well-rounded individuals with excellent character and academic performance."

My teaching method is to first let them unleash their natural instincts, see what interests them, and then guide them to learn related subjects based on their interests, allowing them to succeed on their own.

Upon hearing this, Han Dachui suddenly slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed in admiration, "Brilliant! Brilliant!"

Cui Shendao and Xue Maozong both looked at Han Dachui with confusion. They only half understood what he was saying. What was so wonderful about this martial arts?

"Brother Han, what's so wonderful about it?" Cui Shendao couldn't help but ask curiously.

Han Dachui said, "Don't you all understand? It's like raising horses. The method of education taught by the nameless master is like raising horses on the grassland, letting them run freely. The Imperial Academy is like raising horses in a pen. They can be fat or thin, but they can't compare to horses on the grassland."

Isn't this wonderful?

Cui Shendao and Xue Maozong listened thoughtfully, and then nodded repeatedly.

No wonder!
No wonder Wang Xi and the others have made such rapid progress in just a few days; there really is a secret to it.

Tao Mo was dumbfounded. Was that really the case? He didn't even know himself. He couldn't help but glance at Wang Xi beside him.

Director Wang Xi was also dumbfounded. This explanation was even better than mine. It was truly a case of a brute defending his principles. He nodded slightly.

Having received the order, Tao Mo stroked his beard and laughed, "What you say is absolutely right, absolutely right, that's exactly the point!"

This Han Dachui is a military general who now trains cavalry for Li Longji in the military camp. He hasn't read many books, but he has brainwashed himself and is definitely a master teacher! Suddenly, he grabbed Han Xiaohu and said, "Mr. Wuming, this is my son. He has a very unruly personality and will surely become your beloved disciple."

Then he turned to Han Xiaohu and said, "Xiaohu, quickly tell Mr. Wuming how naughty you usually are."

Han Xiaohu immediately replied, "Sir, I am not very talented, but I have been skilled in cockfighting, dog racing, horse riding, and falconry since I was a child. As for fighting, brawling, bullying men and women, that goes without saying!"

"Bullying men and women?"

Tao Mo was shocked.

Can this be said?

Wang Xi and the others stared at Han Xiaohu with their mouths agape.

"What's wrong!"

Han Xiaohu pointed at Wang Xi and the others and said, "They do it all the time too!"

Damn it! Are you alright? You're betraying your brothers like this. Wang Xi was speechless.

Li Jieman hated it most when people tattled on him to his elders. He said with dissatisfaction, "Stop talking nonsense. We never bullied men or women. When we fight, we fight the older ones. They are the ones who bully others first. As for bullying women, that's even more absurd. We always pay them."

Han Xiaohu retorted, "I also paid. Who didn't pay?"

Xue Jun snorted, "What's that? I've done all of those things. I even peeked at my father's concubines taking a bath."

Wang Xi and the others gasped.

There's always someone better, and there's always someone stronger.

Seeing the startled expressions on Wang Xi's and the others' faces, Cui Gu'er was very annoyed and said excitedly, "Who hasn't peeked?"

Wow, this is getting more and more exciting!

Wang Xi and the others standing to the side were already trembling.

Brother, what you're doing isn't being naughty, it's being stupid.

Goodness, it's just studying, why are you working so hard?
"You little brat!"

Xue Maozong finally couldn't hold back any longer and slammed his fist on the table.

Xue Jun then realized he had let something slip and was trembling with fear.

Hit him! Kill this bastard!
Wang Xi was desperately cheering for Xue Maozong in his heart.

Cui Shendao's face was also extremely unpleasant, but since things had come to this point, he might as well go with the flow. So he stood up and stopped Xue Maozong, and then said to Tao Mo, "Sir, you have seen these unfilial sons. Their personalities are too unruly. We are really at a loss. We have heard that you are good at disciplining unruly students. We beg you to take them as your disciples."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Xiaohu, Cui Guer, and Xue Jun immediately knelt down and said in unison, "Students pay their respects to Master."

Han Dachui was stunned. He had never seen his son so eager to become a disciple. He thought to himself, "This nameless master is truly a master. He only met him once, yet he has already won the hearts of these brats."

Tao Mo was in a state of unspeakable bitterness. This was not what he had expected. Why were they all not following the script? How was he supposed to respond? Where was he? Who was he? He pretended to be deep in thought, while his peripheral vision glanced at Wang Xi.

Wang Xi was also at his wit's end and could only hint to Tao Mo to proceed with Plan B.

drag!
Tao Mo said, "I hate formalities the most. Please get up quickly."

"Students obey."

The three of them immediately stood up.

They were incredibly well-behaved.

Tao Mo coughed and said, "Three distinguished guests, your son is indeed exceptionally talented, full of confidence and passion, which is truly commendable. However, I am old and fear I do not have the energy to take on more disciples."

Cui Gu'er immediately replied, "Don't worry, sir. The student council will hold morning self-study sessions every day, so you won't have to worry."

Xue Jun and Han Xiaohu nodded in unison.

Who doesn't love this kind of early morning self-study? Even if it means not sleeping, you have to go!
Han Dachui looked at them and thought, "They haven't even started school yet, and they've already become so well-behaved and sensible. If they study for a few days, they'll surely become high-ranking officials!" "Teacher, you've seen it too. They've already decided on you."

"Please listen to what I have to say."

Tao Mo, enduring a headache, said, "It's like this. If it were just the three of us, that would be fine. However, recently many people have wanted to study here. Not to mention that this courtyard is too small to accommodate everyone. Even if it could, I don't have that much energy. I plan to hold an exam and select the best candidates."

"take an exam?"

Han Xiaohu and the others exclaimed in fear.

Wang Xi glanced at Huangfu Sengnian with lingering fear. Luckily, this fellow was meticulous and had left himself a trick up his sleeve: stalling tactics. Otherwise, he would have been in deep trouble.

Tao Mo said, "My exam is different from other exams; it won't test your knowledge."

Choi Shen-do asked, "What will the exam cover?"

Tao Mo said, "We'll talk about it later."

They couldn't refute that; entrance exams are perfectly normal.

Cui Shendao then said, "I have another question."

Tao Mo said, "Please speak."

Cui Shendao asked, "Sir, would you sell the wine brewed using your secret method?"

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