The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 119

Xu Tian was surprised that Fang Xuanling would suddenly stand up for him and apologize. He looked at Fang Xuanling with some surprise and was even more confused.

It turns out that Fang Xuanling wished he would disappear from his sight as soon as possible, but now he apologized to him in public. Isn't that shocking?

The others were also unaware of what had happened between the two, and they would look at each other with puzzled expressions.

Xu Tian wasn't a petty person. Since Fang Xuanling had already apologized, it wouldn't hurt for him to forgive him. Besides, Fang Xuanling hadn't caused him any real harm; he was just too concerned about the country.

He also greatly admired such patriots.

Xu Tian nodded slightly and said to Fang Xuanling, "It's alright."

His tone wasn't overly distant, but that one sentence was enough. True friendship is about knowing when to stop.

At this moment, Prime Minister Liu glanced at the two men and sneered. He had a fiery temper. The way Fang Xuanling had given him earlier, he was now so angry that he kicked away.

He stood aside, watching the two of them, and said sarcastically, "It seems that Lord Fang and this Master Xu have a good relationship."

The two smiled slightly and said nothing.

The next second, Prime Minister Liu snorted coldly and said again, "I heard online that Xu Tian opened a school and collected a lot of money from students. Is he opening a school to teach and educate people just to make money, or is he truly sincere and wants to benefit future generations of the Tang Dynasty?"

His words made a clear implication: he was implying that Xu Tian opened the school only to extort money from the villagers.

"I heard that the construction of that new school cost a lot of money, didn't it, Master Xu?" Prime Minister Liu glanced at Xu Tian sideways. "Where did you, a mere teacher, get so much money?"

For a moment, the officials watched the group with amusement, while whispering amongst themselves.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuanling's eyes held a hint of mockery, and Xu Tian also wanted to laugh.

Upon hearing these words from Prime Minister Liu, Li Er immediately frowned.

He never expected that Prime Minister Liu would dislike Xu Tian so much, even saying that he was only teaching for money.

His face was calm, but his gaze was cold and indifferent. He addressed the officials, saying, "The money for building the new school was given by me. Is there a problem with that? You say he opened the school for money, but since the money for the school was given by me, why would I be greedy for that little bit of money? Hmm?"

Li Er was startled when he heard Xu Tian's words.

He never expected that the money to build Xu Tianxin School was actually given by the Emperor. Now he really has filed a complaint, complaining to the King of Hell himself!

His expression changed, and he immediately knelt before Li Er, "Your Majesty, I...I don't know either..."

Li Er, somewhat impatient, said directly to him without changing his expression or gaze, "Alright, Prime Minister, I see you are tired today. Why don't you rest well at home for the next few days?"

Upon hearing Li Er's words, Prime Minister Liu hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, I was truly confused today. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great favor!"

Li Erwen ignored Prime Minister Liu and instead looked at Xu Tian.

When he looked at Xu Tian, ​​the calm expression on his face softened slightly, and the ministers immediately understood that no one should provoke Xu Tian now.

Li Er then spoke to Xu Tian, ​​saying, "Xu Tian, ​​I want you to be the Grand Tutor to the princes and princesses. What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of all the officials turned to an old man standing at the head of the table. The old man had regular features and a head of white hair, and was obviously very old.

And this old man was none other than the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty.

Just when everyone thought the proud old man would get angry, he unexpectedly stepped forward from among the officials and said to Li Er, "Your subject will certainly work with Master Xu to teach the princes and princesses well, to bring peace and prosperity to the future generations of the Tang Dynasty, to impart knowledge, and to do so diligently."

Li Er nodded upon seeing this, his eyes filled with satisfaction and joy.

"Grand Tutor, with you and Master Xu here, I am at ease." He then said this, and then publicly established the imperial edict.

Xu Tian then followed etiquette and loudly proclaimed, "I thank Your Majesty for your great kindness."