Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 71 I am nameless
Back then, a few spoiled brats could scare Tao Mo to death, but people always improve. In just two months, Tao Mo went from deceiving the Duke and the Prince to committing the crime of deceiving the Emperor, from single-target attacks to area-of-effect attacks; he has completely transformed.

Especially with the recent start of the new academy, Tao Mo often faces the students and Hong Xiu alone.

He's gradually getting into the zone.

I am nameless!

More importantly, in the past, those were all unexpected situations, and Wang Xi was just writing the script on the spot. But this time is different; this time it was premeditated.

Therefore, although Tao Mo went to the meeting alone this time, he remained calm and composed as he stood in the main hall.

Li Longji had a good impression of the nameless man, so he didn't give him a hard time and asked, "Sir, do you know why I summoned you here?"

Tao Mo nodded, his face showing bitterness, and said, "I knew and I expected that inviting Hongxiu to help with education would cause some controversy, but I did not expect it to escalate to this extent and even disturb His Majesty. I am guilty."

"Let's set those aside for now." Li Longji raised his hand and asked, "Since you already foresaw this, why did you still do it?"

Tao Mo said, "This has to do with the lively teaching method that the little man has recently created."

Li Longji nodded repeatedly and said, "I also want to know, what exactly is this vivid teaching method?"

Tao Mo said, "I mentioned to Your Majesty before that we should compile the content of the textbook into stories to arouse the students' interest, and then guide them step by step."

Li Longji nodded slightly.

Tao Mo continued, "This vivid teaching method goes a step further on this basis, allowing students to act out the characters in the stories themselves, which can further stimulate their interest and deepen their impression of the textbook."

"I see."

Li Longji nodded slightly and said, "Why would you, sir, hire a courtesan as your teacher?"

Tao Mo said, "Because this performance involves music, dance, poetry and songs, which are not things that I am good at. I think Hongxiu is the most suitable candidate."

Li Longji exclaimed in surprise, "Does this involve music, dance, poetry, and songs?"

Tao Mo nodded and said, "That's right. It even involves history, military strategy, the way of being a person, the way of governing a country, and so on."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Tao Mo with strange expressions.

Old man, you're really good at bragging.

Li Qiao quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is because I have seen that this vivid teaching method is profound and extensive that I hope to incorporate it into the education reform."

At this moment, Jiang Yanbo stepped forward and said, "Leaving aside military strategy and history, there are plenty of people who know music and dance. Why did you specifically choose a courtesan? Isn't there some other reason?"

“Of course there are other reasons,” Tao Mo said immediately.

Ok?
Everyone looked at Tao Mo in surprise.

Li Qiao panicked. "Old man, don't get me into trouble!"

Tao Mo replied, "I am but an unknown person, how could I possibly invite those renowned scholars who are well-versed in music and dance? Even if Your Highness were to give me support, I fear they would find it difficult to adapt to my educational philosophy."

Famous teachers are known for their strictness, while petty people are known for their inaction. The two are opposites, and others find it difficult to adapt.

Furthermore, the petty person believes that motherhood is the natural teacher, and that mothers are more attentive to education than men. The petty person's method of education is to follow the students' personalities and interests, and compared to men, women are more observant.

Based on all of this, the villain chose to invite Hongxiu to be his teacher.

Of course, I thought that with the reputation of an unknown academy, it would at most become a laughing stock among the citizens, and I never expected it to turn out like this.

Upon hearing this, Li Longji couldn't help but ask, "What is the reputation of the Nameless Academy?"

Gao Lishi, who was standing nearby, immediately explained to Li Longji in a low voice.

"So that's it."

Upon hearing this, Li Longji felt a pang of sympathy.

Wang Maozhong stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, as parents, we only want our sons to succeed. Your teaching methods can indeed make those unruly children work hard and improve, and that is enough. If everyone could learn from you, this fight would not have happened."

Li Qiao immediately added, "Your Majesty, the teacher's educational methods are truly ingenious. If they can be promoted, they will surely revitalize the culture of our Great Tang Dynasty."

He had no idea what it was and had always looked down on it, but times have changed, and he had to rave about it!
Upon hearing this, Li Longji appeared even more hesitant.

What was originally just a fight has now turned into an act of following his reform policies, and since that involves traditional etiquette, it's very difficult to judge.

At this moment, Zhang suddenly spoke up: "Is this teaching method really that magical?"

His question enlightened Li Longji, who replied, "Yes! I would also like to see for myself whether it is really as you say."

Instead of making it so complicated, why not simplify it? If your vivid teaching method is truly so magical that it convinces everyone, then of course you are right.

But if you're bragging, then you're guilty.

Let's see what it's really like!

Wang Maozhong immediately replied, "I believe this will not disappoint Your Majesty."

Han Xiu, the Vice Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said, "Even so, allowing courtesans to enter the academy as teachers will likely cause endless harm."

Tao Mo said, "What Minister Han said is very true, so I asked Your Highness to return my household registration to Hongxiu."

"???"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

In other words, she was no longer a courtesan.

"Ah!" Li Qiao said with delight, "Actually, Hongxiu is not from a commoner background. She is the daughter of a prefect, and her talent is recognized by many people. That's why many people support Hongxiu to be a teacher at Wuming Academy."

Jiang Yanbo was completely confused. What was going on? That didn't make sense! Shouldn't it be that Prince Sipu was abusing his power for personal gain and had the music academy release the people?

He wanted to argue further, but Li Longji did not want to engage in further conflict. He wanted to consider the overall situation and did not want the court to be divided as a result. He said, "We will make a decision after we have witnessed this vivid teaching method."

Tao Mo hurriedly said, "But my students are still imprisoned in the Jingzhao Prefecture. If we want to demonstrate this vivid teaching method, we must rely on them."

Li Longji said, "Release them all for now."

Meng Wenli replied, "Your subject obeys."

Upon receiving the imperial decree, the Jingzhao Prefecture immediately released the person.

"Daddy!"

When Wang Shuang left Jingzhao Prefecture and saw Wang Maozhong, his lips were trembling.

What are you afraid of?

Wang Maozhong frowned. "You did nothing wrong. Stand up straight."

Wang Shuang immediately raised her head.

"That's true."

Wang Maozhong said, "Come on, let's go home with your father. Your mother made your favorite roast lamb."

"Hey!"

Wang Shuang immediately beamed with joy and skipped away after Wang Maozhong.

Han Xiaohu, Xue Jun, and the others were in the same situation; their fathers gave them tremendous encouragement, and no one blamed them.

In the blink of an eye, only Wang Xi and Li Jieman, these two unfortunate brothers, remained in front of the door. Not to mention their father, there wasn't even a carriage to be seen.

Wang Xi said to Li Jieman, "Xiaoman, don't be fooled by all this. People's joys and sorrows are not the same. You'd better be quick later, or my life will be in danger."

"Hey!"

Li Jieman nodded seriously: "I'll head back now. Please walk slowly."

"Ah."

Wangfu.

"Father, please don't hit me."

Wang Xi, who had just returned home, saw Wang Shouyi approaching and immediately stepped back, saying, "Your son is going to perform for Your Majesty."

Wang Shouyi smiled and said, "I know, and it's not your fault."

But when he got to Wang Xi's side, he suddenly grabbed Wang Xi's collar and said, "I've already found out, you don't need to go on stage to perform."

"You unfilial son, prepare to die!"

Wang Xi was so frightened that he quickly covered his head, "Father, you have no martial ethics!"

Just as Wang Shouyi was about to strike with his "knife," he suddenly heard a shout: "Brother Wang, wait!"

Wang Shouyi turned around and saw Li Qiao leading Li Jieman in.

Wang Xi secretly opened one eye and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Did it have to be this perfectly timed?
"Don't try to persuade me, I must put righteousness before family ties today."

Wang Shouyi gritted his teeth; he had been so scared these past two days that he couldn't sleep.

If we don't fight, how can we vent our anger?

Li Qiao said, "Brother Wang, may I speak to you in private?"

Wang Shouyi frowned and first scolded Wang Xi, "If you dare to run away again this time, I'll break your legs. I mean what I say."

Then he and Li Qiao went to the side.

Li Qiao said, "We can't fight for now."

"My son, can't I even hit him?" Wang Shouyi asked, puzzled.

Li Qiao said, "Now I've been forced by these kids to admit that I want to incorporate that lively teaching method into educational reform. But the problem is, I don't know what the relationship is. I just asked Mr. Wuming, but he said he doesn't get involved in politics. However, he hinted that he has already told Que'er about these things."

Wang Shouyi frowned and said, "I discussed it with Master Zhang before, and we were planning to close down Wuming Academy."

Li Qiao said excitedly, "Now that you've closed the Nameless Academy, I'm also going to retire and return to my hometown."

I've already boarded this pirate ship, and you're only now trying to sabotage it? Isn't that just setting me up for failure?

After hesitating for a while, Wang Shouyi said, "Alright, let's get through this first."

The two approached Wang Xi and Li Jieman. Before they could speak, Wang Xi said pitifully, "Father, I'm hungry."

Li Jie said, "I'm hungry too."

"Are you still hungry? I haven't slept for the past two days." Wang Shouyi gasped, feeling a chill run through his body.

Li Qiao hurriedly said, "Brother Wang, quickly have someone prepare some food for them. It's quite pitiful to be locked up inside."

(End of this chapter)