The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 271

Xu Tian sneered. How dare someone so young discuss human life with him? He had lived two lives and even experienced time travel. As for human life, it was nothing but a pile of shit in front of Xu Tian.

Xu Tian then stared at Lu Mingyi, who immediately became arrogant and said, "Why is Master looking at me like that?"

Xu Tian then smiled slightly and said gently, "Tomorrow, immediately invite the head of the Lu clan of Wu County to the Hongwen Academy in Beishan. The Lu clan's disciples are truly outstanding. I want to ask the head of the clan how he educated such excellent disciples."

Lu Mingyi had thought victory was assured, but now he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. The two students from Wu County sitting next to Lu Mingyi immediately said, "This Teacher Xu is too despicable. He actually wants to call the parents."

"If the team leader finds out that we're behaving recklessly here, he'll take us home and we'll definitely get our legs broken."

“Mingyi, the teacher told you to call your parents, so call your parents. Tell the teacher quickly that your hand has been hurting these past two days and you can’t write letters. If the letter doesn’t have your own seal on it, it will never reach the hands of the Lu clan chief of Wu County.”

A glint flashed in Lu Mingyi's eyes, and he was about to say something when he heard Lu Xutian say, "Since your hand hurts, I naturally can't add this seal."

"Alright then, tomorrow I will personally send someone to the head of the Lu family in Wu County. This will certainly not interfere with your studies."

Lu Mingyi immediately chuckled dryly and said, "Master Xu, you are my master. Once a teacher, always a father. Master, you call yourself 'this king,' which is too distant from your student."

Moreover, the title "I, the King" is far too serious. Rest assured, Master, I will immediately write a letter inviting my parents to the academy to receive your instruction.

Xu Tian chuckled slightly, seeing Lu Mingyi's pained expression, then composed himself and nodded, saying, "That's right, you're quite sensible. In that case, please sit down. If you behave well in the future, the teacher won't say anything bad."

The entire class was filled with either gloomy faces or dejected expressions, all bowing down to Xu Tian. Only two people exchanged a glance and immediately stood up.

"I am Zhang Yunlie from Wu County. This is Gu Zhihuai from Wu County. As the sage said, one should not meddle in politics while holding a position. You are a high-ranking official of the court and the Prince Rui, personally appointed by the Emperor."

Although Prince Rui was not as truly noble as the Li clan members, he was still considered a prince of a different surname.

"You hold no real power, yet you teach here. Aren't you afraid the world will say you're in a position but neglecting your duties?"

“This Prince Rui does not oversee matters related to the Examination Academy, yet the Master here acts as if he is the Master, which is utterly ridiculous.”

At this moment, Xu Tian's patience had completely run out. His expression was calm, and the students immediately trembled. Seeing that they were all children, Xu Tian said indifferently, "From now on, all examinations in the Tang Dynasty will be under my jurisdiction."

Upon hearing Xu Tian's words, the young master from the aristocratic family was speechless. At this moment, the son of a vice minister of the Ministry of Rites spoke up weakly from the side.

“My father told me this yesterday. Master Xu is in charge of official matters such as examinations, and even the Ministry of Rites has no right to interfere. Master Xu’s power is above that of the Ministry of Rites. Although the official matters are the same, the Ministry of Rites has no right to intervene.”

Meanwhile, a group of children started shouting and staring at the son of the Vice Minister of Rites.

"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier? You made us offend Master Xu. If I had known that Master Xu would be in charge of all the exams in the world from now on, I would have been obedient."

Xu Tian chuckled inwardly, finally regaining some face as a teacher.