The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 265

Beishan Hongwen Academy officially opened, and it was very lively right from the start of the semester. At this time, there was a constant flow of cars and people, and the families picking up students were all from prominent families.

Standing on the Listening Rain Pavilion, Dongfang Tingyun said, "Sir, it seems that Beishan Academy is difficult to manage this time. These children all come from noble families, and I'm afraid that most of them are spoiled brats."

Instead of answering, Xu Tian asked, "By the way, haven't you been working at Moxuan Academy all this time? Your term should be coming to an end soon."

Dongfang Tingyun was taken aback, then immediately changed the subject.

"I'm going down to check on the students. Please go ahead, Master Xu."

Xu Tian nodded immediately and then walked down from Tingyu Tower.

The training courses he provided to him these days have been improved, which can be considered as recognizing and utilizing talent effectively!

Xu Tian immediately went to Feixue Pavilion.

After these days of training, the Grand Tutors held Xu Tian in the highest esteem, even though he was younger than them. The group still bowed to Xu Tian.

"Master Xu."

Xu Tian nodded and said, "The students for Beishan Hongwen Academy are full. I will now arrange the specific courses to be taught."

The university representatives looked at each other and then took their seats.

"The scholar Su Xu of the Literary Academy has reached the pinnacle of literary attainments, especially in poetry. Why not have him teach the students poetry?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xu immediately waved his hand and stood up, saying, "Master Xu, how can I teach poetry? Compared to you, I am utterly inferior!"

Xu Tian's eyes immediately lit up with a smile, but he felt a little helpless inside.

“I have a newly compiled book of poems here. Take it back and explain it to these students carefully.”

Su Xu nodded, then stepped forward and took the poetry collection.

The book wasn't covered with a paper cover; it was wrapped in blue brocade. But the moment he opened it, he felt as if he'd been struck by lightning, and his eyes were glued to the book.

The first sentence in this book reads: "Ten years have passed, and we are separated by life and death. I try not to think of you, but I cannot forget you. Your lonely grave is a thousand miles away, and I have nowhere to express my sorrow."

Since entering officialdom, Su Xu has devoted himself to the literary academy. His wife often complained that her husband lacked romance, and over time, the couple became like strangers.

Su Xu thought that as an official of the imperial court, he should not indulge in romantic love, but after seeing this poem, he realized that he was so wrong!

The poet's emotional temperament was completely stirred by this poem, and Su Xu almost burst into tears on the spot.

The tutors had long known of Xu Tian's talent, but seeing the scholar from the Literary Academy holding a book and looking so moved, they were both amused and envious.

What's funny is that this old man has finally blossomed, and what's enviable is naturally the poetry collection in his hand.

Several tutors couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Since you've obtained this book, why not share a few sentences with us so we can broaden our horizons?"

Su Xu nodded and said, "A single encounter amidst the golden autumn breeze and jade dew surpasses countless meetings in the mortal world..."

The Grand Tutors were taken aback at first, then stroked their beards and nodded in agreement.