The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 260

A young man dressed in a jewel-green robe, holding a sword, exuded elegance and charm.

"Grand Tutor Xu, I am Zilan from Chenjun. I have been entrusted by the clan chief to invite you to be a private tutor in our Chenjun. If you are willing to come to Chenjun as a teacher, Chenjun is willing to give you one million taels of gold every year."

"A million taels of gold? You make it sound like your Chen County is so rich. If you're willing to become a private tutor for my Langya Wang Clan, my Langya Wang Clan has already prepared a treasure for you: the famous He Shi Bi jade."

"Hey, stop arguing at the door..." Xu Tian hadn't finished speaking.

Unexpectedly, a young master said, "I am from the Xiao family of Lanling. Do you think you can compare with Lanling? Master Xu, do you know that the former King of Lanling came from our county? The King of Lanling once abandoned his sword in front of the army. If Grand Tutor Xu agrees to go to Lanling with me, I will offer you my clan's most precious treasure, the sword of Prince Gao Chang Gong."

Helpless, Xu Tian saw the others emerge from the carriage one after another.

"Are you trying to steal Grand Tutor Xu from us?"

As they were talking, the man from Chen County punched Xiao Shi. Xiao Shi immediately retaliated, and in an instant, fighting broke out in front of the Xu residence.

Xu Tian immediately said, "Stop! I am not something you can just snatch away! I, Xu Tian, ​​only teach at Hongwen Academy. I will never go to a high-ranking family to be your private tutor. Hongwen Academy is open to students all over the world and will never be confined to a single county or family."

Unexpectedly, those who were just making a big move suddenly quieted down, especially the Wang family of Langya.

"We are rude and ignorant. Master Xu, we will return now and send the children of our clan to Hongwen Academy. Farewell!"

As he spoke, the carriage in front of the door sped away, and Xu Tianting sighed helplessly.

The next morning, Xu Tian was woken up by the housekeeper while he was sleeping.

"Sir, you have misspoke."

"Is it because I, your master, am not usually so arrogant that you have taken advantage of me?"

The butler shook his head helplessly.

"It's because you, sir, said you would open the gates of Hongwen Academy to students from all over the country. The other noble families won't be able to return for three to five days after they go back, but the officials of the Six Ministries live in the capital. Now our Hongwen Academy is blocked again. The officials of the Six Ministries are bringing their children and saying they want to send them to our academy to study."

Xu Tian thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "This is a good thing." The steward said helplessly, "There are only three classrooms. Two of them are already occupied by students filling in for the first and second classes. There is only one room that can accommodate more than fifty students. However, there are 180 children from the six ministries. The Minister of Personnel, Sun Wuji, alone sent 180 children. In addition, there are about 300 children from the other officials of the six ministries."

As Xu Tian walked out, he saw a few people standing sparsely in the courtyard. These six people immediately bowed to Xu Tian upon seeing him.

"This humble official greets Grand Tutor Xu."

Xu Tian smiled and waved his hand, then saw Duan Lun from the Ministry of Rites say:

"Yang Shilang of the Ministry of Works has the utmost respect and admiration for Grand Tutor Xu's talent. As soon as he returned to the yamen, he told me that Grand Tutor Xu's talent was just right for me to send my child to study."

However, Lord Changsun got a good deal. Sending children to study is perfectly reasonable, but Changsun Wuji alone has taken up half the spots. Otherwise, there are many other children in my clan who cannot all be sent here, which is truly a pity.