The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 203

He now understood that all these days, it wasn't that the Cang Kingdom's army had encountered any trouble; it was clearly that the princess had intentionally kept them here.

After Xu Tian understood, he felt nothing and was completely unmoved.

The position of Prime Minister? A high-ranking official with generous salary?

He really had no interest.

Now that he already has things to do, since he made a promise to Li Er, he has to see it through to the end.

Moreover, there were still some hungry people waiting for him.

"How is it?" the princess asked again.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tian shook his head. "Princess, I have no intention of staying in Cang Kingdom."

The princess frowned slightly. "Even in the Tang Dynasty, you can't be second only to the emperor. Wouldn't it be better to stay here and serve as a high-ranking prime minister?"

"The position of Prime Minister, with its high rank and generous salary, is indeed very tempting." Xu Tian nodded slightly, but his gaze was ambiguous.

After a long while, he said seriously, "Princess, there are still many people in the Tang Dynasty who are starving and waiting for me to return. I want to help them solve their food and clothing problems, so I need to leave as soon as possible."

"Even a fortune of gold and a high-ranking official position couldn't buy you this?" the princess asked, frowning slightly.

Xu Tian nodded and said, "Yes."

Seeing his serious expression and determined gaze, the princess knew that the chances were slim, but she still wanted to persuade him again.

But Xu Tian spoke first: "Princess, if I stay in Cang Kingdom, I will not only betray the trust of the Emperor and the people, but also fail the responsibility I have promised. Therefore, I beg the princess to let me return to the Tang Dynasty."

"Your mind is made up?" The princess was somewhat unwilling. "What the Tang Dynasty can give you, my Cang Kingdom can give you as well."

Xu Tian chuckled, "Princess, all I'm doing is to resolve what I need to do right now, not for status or wealth."

Upon hearing his words, the princess was at a loss for words.

People who are so dedicated to their country and its people probably won't be able to stay.

"In that case, very well." The princess sighed.

Her agreement to release the people does not mean that her father agrees to release them.

Therefore, she wanted to persuade Xu Tian to stay a little longer and wait to see what her father would say.

"Then...why don't you stay a little longer? We still need your help with the farmland here in Cang Kingdom."

Xu Tian laughed, but still shook his head, "I've taught them everything I could these past few days."

What he meant by that was that he refused to stay there for a few more days.

Upon hearing this, the princess was at a loss and could only prepare to send someone to escort him away.

Regardless of anything else, Xu Tian is still the Grand Tutor Xu of the Tang Dynasty. If something happens to him here, or if word gets out that they forcibly detained Xu Tian, ​​it will be bad for everyone.

In this respect, they still have some moral conscience and a sense of the bigger picture.

In addition, the incident with the Western Regions Kingdom a while ago caused quite a stir, so how could they dare to detain a single person from the Tang Dynasty?

She stepped out of the tent, looked at the soldiers outside, and gave the order: "Send him back to the border."

The soldier was slightly taken aback, not understanding why the princess suddenly wanted to send Xu Tian back. Moreover, he had witnessed Xu Tian's actions and knowledge over the past few days, and keeping him would be a good thing for the Cang Kingdom.

Seeing him freeze in shock, the princess frowned slightly on her still somewhat childish face, and an air of authority immediately appeared: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go!"

The soldier had no choice but to quickly reply, "Yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, he arranged for a few people to take Xu Tian back to the border.

Before leaving, Xu Tian bowed to the princess and said, "Thank you for your help these past few days, Princess."