The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 284

As the story unfolded, recounting several key battles of the Tang Dynasty, someone below could be heard dozing off.

Lu Deming immediately flew into a rage and threw the book he was holding at them.

"Zhu Jinming, you're sleeping again. Today wasn't supposed to be my class, but you managed to get away with it."

Zhu Jinming immediately stood up: "Master, I have no interest in these things at all. I originally wanted to listen to your lecture, but I got sleepy as soon as you started talking, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep."

That's a valid reason, and Lu Deming immediately nodded: "In that case, please sit down. The next lesson is about the national policies of the Chu family, so don't fall asleep!"

Zhu Jinming immediately stood up and nodded, and then quickly went to the second hall.

Before Chu Liang could say more than a few words, he heard a snoring sound.

Chu Liang, who had been a teacher in the Hanlin Academy, had never been treated so disrespectfully before, so he roared in response.

"Zhu Jinming! How dare you sleep in my class! Go stand outside as punishment."

Then, several teachers reported to Xu Tian that Zhu Jinming was sleeping in class. The head of the Hanlin Academy, who was also a teacher at a primary school, said, "Could it be that Zhu Jinming is not interested in the content of these lessons?"

The other teachers sighed and said, "Although Master Xu's teachings are unprecedented, it also depends on the student's personal preferences. The other students are diligent and hardworking, and they seem to have become completely different people since they first arrived. Their mental outlook has greatly improved."

Some students didn't want to miss a single second and only wanted to learn as much as possible, but Zhu Jinming slept through class. Could it be that he couldn't accept what Master Xu was teaching?

Although these words were malicious, they hit the nail on the head.

Xu Tian immediately said, "Don't worry. I will handle this matter naturally. Don't forget that there are more than just the two of you who are Grand Tutors in the palace."

During the Tang Dynasty, there were not only twenty-four meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion, but also eighteen great scholars.

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling then drove their carriage directly into the palace. Li Er was also somewhat curious when he saw Xu Tian suddenly arrive.

"Why did you suddenly come, Minister Xu?"

Li Er wondered if Xu Tian was dissatisfied with the number he had given him, but then he thought that Xu Tian wasn't a greedy person.

Li Shimin nodded, acknowledging Xu Tian's exceptional talent.

Seeing Li Er pondering this alone, Xu Tian immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have come today for the sake of the academy."

Xu Tian had offered him many national policies, and few things could stump him. He then said, "Please speak, my dear minister."

"This matter is difficult; Your Majesty, please do not rush to agree."

Li Er thought for a moment and said, "If it can really help, I will definitely agree. You may speak freely."

Xu Tian turned to look at Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, one of whom was reading memorials and the other was making corrections. He could only say from the side, "Your Majesty, I would like to borrow Minister Du Ruhui and Minister Fang for a period of time."

"This is utterly absurd. If the two of us leave, who will we entrust with the affairs of state?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Tian smiled slightly and said, "I don't want to compete with the Emperor for people, but I would like to invite you two gentlemen to give lectures at Beishan Academy during your rest time. If you agree, then you will be visiting professors at my Hongwen Academy."