The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 115

In a grand hall within the palace, Li Er and Fang Xuanling had been waiting for a long time.

Just as he was wondering when Fang Xuanling would arrive, he heard a loud announcement from an eunuch outside the hall: "Lord Fang requests an audience!"

He drove towards the entrance, and sure enough, as soon as the main hall door opened, he saw Fang Xuanling.

When Fang Xuanling saw Li Er's somewhat serious expression, he knew why Li Er wanted to see him, and he had a pretty good idea of ​​the reason.

He walked up to Li Er, knelt down, and bowed, saying, "Long live the Emperor!"

"Rise." Li Er's voice sounded somewhat distant when he said this word.

After he finished speaking, he took a sip of tea and asked casually, "My dear minister, I ask you, did you ask Master Xu to leave?"

Fang Xuanling knew that Li Er would ask him this question, so he immediately nodded and admitted, "It was me. I made him leave Chang'an."

"Oh, is it really you?" Li Er slammed the teacup down on the table. The eunuchs and maids around him were a little scared. Those who knew Li Er knew that he was angry.

But Fang Xuanling was not afraid at all and continued, "Your Majesty, it was me, and I dare to admit what I did."

"Hmm, you are quite bold. Then let me ask you, why exactly do you want Master Xu to leave Chang'an? Is it because the way he teaches about the relationship between ruler and subject is too audacious?"

"Your Majesty, I already explained the reason that day. I am truly uneasy about entrusting someone with potential rebellious intentions to teach the future generations of the Tang Dynasty," Fang Xuanling said earnestly. "Your Majesty, I feel that the Tang Dynasty is of paramount importance!"

“I know you have such a sincere heart, but he is the one I have chosen.”

“But what if he really has rebellious intentions and wants to corrupt the descendants of the Tang Dynasty?!” Fang Xuanling was still full of doubt about Xu Tian. He simply did not believe that such a person could educate a child well.

"Your Majesty, education is of utmost importance. If the things that Xu Tian teaches become deeply ingrained in the minds of future generations of the Tang Dynasty, it will truly bring chaos to the country!"

"Of course I know, but I admire Xu Tian even more and believe that he has no intention of rebelling. I am good at judging people, and Empress Zhangsun is even more so. That is why I agreed to let him enter the palace as Grand Tutor," Li Er said calmly.

"this......"

"Alright, Fang Xuanling, you don't need to target him like this anymore," Li Er interrupted Fang Xuanling directly. "My mind is made up. As for what the future holds, no one can say for sure. But until then, I will have people keep a close eye on his every move."

Seeing this, Fang Xuanling had no choice but to stop trying to persuade him.

On the second day, Fang Xuanling went to court but suddenly saw a brand new carriage.

He glanced at it curiously, and in that one glance he saw Xu Tian dressed in fine clothes, getting off the carriage.

Fang Xuanling's pupils dilated in shock.

The others had never received any news before and had no idea who Xu Tian was, so they started discussing it amongst themselves.

But they couldn't be late for court, so they had no choice but to enter the main hall first.

Xu Tian was told to wait outside.

In the main hall of the imperial court, Emperor Taizong sat at the head of the table and addressed his officials: “My beloved ministers, how fortunate I am to have met such a wise and capable man.”

Then he waved his hand and said, "Please invite Xu Tian, ​​Master Xu!"

After he finished speaking, Xu Tian, ​​who was standing outside the hall, walked into the hall, and everyone looked at him curiously.