Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 32 The tree desires stillness, but the wind will not cease (Please continue reading, please vote with monthly tickets)

In fact, Jiang Yanbo and the others did not want to keep Cui Gu'er and other bad apples around; they were eager for these kids to leave as soon as possible, but they could not leave in this way.

To outsiders, their actions might lead them to believe that these PhDs are inferior to the unknown.

This will affect their authority in the education sector.

Especially with Wu Xin adding fuel to the fire and stirring things up, the Imperial Academy decided to teach these people a lesson.

Most of the doctors at the Imperial Academy came from prominent families, enjoyed high prestige, and had countless students, yet they were not afraid of these relatives and nobles.

Of course, they also left some room for maneuver, telling them to stay home for the time being, which was actually a warning.

Ironically, the nameless academy had no intention of recruiting students at all.

Wang Xi and his group are currently busy selling wine, which means teaching the Bai family father and daughter how to brew distilled spirits.

To Wang Xi's relief, Bai Ningsu worked very hard, studying with Jiang Cheng day and night, so he didn't have to worry about her much.

"It's a little hot."

Bai Ningsu placed her hand on the pot and spoke to the old winemaker Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "When you feel the heat, start silently counting to thirty."

Bai Ningsu immediately began to count in her mind. Gradually, her hand felt hotter and hotter. When she counted to thirty, she almost immediately pulled her hand away.

Jiang Cheng said, "Start changing the water immediately."

Bai Ningsu immediately picked up the water ladle and began to change the water.

After the water was changed, Jiang Cheng carefully instructed, "There are two key points in brewing this wine. The first is the water temperature. You must master the timing of changing the water."

Secondly, the beginning and end of the brewing process must be discarded; both the first and last brews are unusable, but they can be used to brew other types of wine.

"I remember."

Bai Ningsu nodded seriously.

At this moment, Li Jieman walked over with a flushed face. "Little White Lady, you've been busy for so long, you must be tired. Why don't you come over and have a few drinks and rest?"

Bai Ningsu quickly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, young master, but I haven't mastered it yet."

Li Jieman exclaimed, "These things can't be rushed. Come on, have a few drinks!"

Bai Ningsu shook her head, determined not to go.

She dared not approach that table of spoiled brats; it would be like sending a lamb to the slaughter.

Li Jie pouted dejectedly, "Fine, you keep studying. If you get tired, come over for a few drinks and something to eat."

Thank you very much.

Bai Ningsu nodded, then glanced at the large tree not far away, where Wang Xi was sitting chatting and drinking. She couldn't help but ask, "Don't you guys have classes to study?"

Li Jieman said, "What kind of talk is that? Don't you see how old our teacher is? He teaches every day. How could that be tiring for him? We are just being considerate of him."

"That's true."

Bai Ningsu nodded subconsciously, but after saying it, she felt that something was wrong with what she said. Before she could ask again, Li Jieman had already turned and left.

Back under the big tree, Wang Shuang asked anxiously, "Xiaoman, how is it?"

Li Jie said dejectedly, "Didn't you see that I came alone?"

Wang Shuang said, "You really are useless; you can't even handle a junior cook."

Li Jie snorted, "Not only me, but even Brother Que couldn't handle it."

Wang Xi said, both annoyed and amused, "Back when I was flirting with her, you all laughed at me every day. Now you're all fawning over her like dogs. You guys are really fickle!"

Huangfu Sengnian asked solemnly, "Each one?"

Wang Xi said impatiently, "Just the two of them? Damn, are you really going to be so fussy about it?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Yes."

".!"

Li Jie plopped down on the side and said, “Brother Que, you don’t understand. Times have changed. We used to be surrounded by beautiful women, but now we can’t see a single woman all day. I’d hire a sow, let alone a cook.”

"Wow, are you that thirsty?" Wang Xi exclaimed in surprise.

Li Jie nodded, pouting, and said with a worried expression, "When can we recruit some female students and teachers?"

Wang Xi narrowed his eyes and made up his mind, saying, "Once the money arrives, we'll go look for it. It's not good for the four of us to drink every day."

Upon hearing this, Li Jieman suddenly called out to Bai Ningsu, "Little White Lady."

Bai Ningsu turned her head to look.

Li Jie said, "Work harder and make money quickly."

Were they drunk? Bai Ningsu nodded blankly. Another carefree day passed.

Humming a little tune, he returned home. As soon as he stepped inside, Wang Facai said, "Young Master is back."

Wang Xi said, "Are you blind?"

Wang Facai gave an awkward smile and said, "My lord instructed me that since the young master has returned, he should first send the young master to the main hall."

Wang Xi was taken aback and said, "My father is back."

Wang Facai nodded, then suddenly glanced behind him.

A maidservant came forward carrying a basin of warm water. Wang Facai said, "Young master, wipe your face."

Wang Xi couldn't help but sized up Wang Facai, "I only realized today that you're quite clever."

After saying that, he picked up a handkerchief to wipe his face, blinked hard to keep himself awake, and then went to the main hall. He found that Princess Xue was also there, and immediately perked up.

"Father, Mother, your child is back."

He obediently performed a bow.

"Sparrow, have you been drinking again?"

Princess Xue asked.

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Teacher's new wine was recently successfully brewed, so I indulged in a few more cups."

Upon hearing this, Princess Xue frowned slightly. If it weren't for Wang Xi's visibly improving progress, she really wouldn't be able to stand him coming home from school reeking of alcohol every day. Suddenly, she glanced at Wang Shouyi.

Wang Shouyi immediately said, "Although this is permitted by the teacher, you are still going to school to study. It's a bit inappropriate for you to come back drunk every day!"

Wang Xi was quite curious. Old Wang had stopped asking questions before, so he replied, "Father, as I said, the teacher is having us do work-study."

"I know."

Wang Shouyi said, "But your mother and I both think this is just a training exercise. Our family doesn't lack this little bit of money. We still hope that you can learn more knowledge."

After saying that, he paused slightly, "Besides, your father and mother understand the reasons, but outsiders don't."

Wang Xi frowned, sensing the hidden meaning in his words. "Has something happened?"

Instead of answering, Wang Shouyi asked, "Last time, didn't your Uncle Cui and the others take the orphans to study?"

Wang Xi nodded.

Wang Shouyi said, "When the Imperial Academy learned of this, everyone there was very dissatisfied and they have been ordered to withdraw from the school."

Wang Xi immediately understood and said disdainfully, "Is this all the Imperial Academy is capable of? Father, have you forgotten that this is how they expelled me in the first place? It serves them right that they didn't want to go to the Imperial Academy."

"If that were all, then so be it."

Wang Shouyi frowned and said, "The main problem is that they even went to the imperial court, saying that you are a charlatan who spreads rumors and is not qualified to be a teacher, and they demanded that the court close down the Wuming Academy."

Wang Xi exclaimed excitedly, "They're talking nonsense!"

Princess Xue said, "Why are you so agitated?"

What they said was true, how could I not be agitated? Wang Xi said guiltily, "I just couldn't stand their malicious slander against you, sir."

Wang Shouyi said, "If it were just nonsense, it wouldn't have garnered so much support from the ministers in the court."

While your work-study program is commendable, many believe that Mr. Wuming's encouragement of students to drink and play drinking games during school hours will undoubtedly attract many immature children, which is detrimental to national education.

His tone was serious, so it was clear he wasn't joking. At present, education in the Tang Dynasty was still mainly government-run, and private education was just beginning.

However, regardless of the circumstances, this was ultimately a feudal society, and education was still subject to very strict control.

Wang Xi also realized the seriousness of the matter; if they used this as a pretext to attack Mr. Wuming, it would indeed be very dangerous.

Our students work hard every day, while you spend your days drinking and having fun. Children whose minds are not yet mature will definitely choose you.

This is misleading and deceiving young people.

But after the previous two unexpected situations, he had gotten used to it. His mind raced, and suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: "That's right, how could I forget about urging Old Wang to work harder? This is a good opportunity!" He immediately said, "What do they know!"

"Ok?"

Princess Xue frowned.

Wang Xi quickly explained, "Mother, what I mean is that they don't understand anything and are just talking nonsense. There are profound principles in this work-study program: when poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven."

Wang Shouyi immediately said, "I said that this is a virtue, but..."

"Daddy!"

Wang Xi interrupted Wang Shouyi, saying, "We have only talked about how to cultivate one's own virtue when poor, but we have not talked about how to benefit all under heaven when one is successful."

(End of this chapter)