The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 291

Xie Qing of the Xie family in Chen Commandery was arrogant and domineering, believing that people from Chen Commandery were above everyone else. Yet now he dared to say he would never serve as an official again.

Li Er was somewhat helpless. Although Chen County was one of the five surnames and seven noble families, if even the sons of Chen County did not become officials, did they still want to become kings?

Unexpectedly, Grand Tutor Yao Silian said, "Your Majesty, the people of Chenjun are now willing to submit to you. They are willing to draw out all the mountains, rivers, and ridges of Chenjun in detail to ensure the safety of our merchants and envoys traveling to and from the Great Tang Dynasty."

"If these geological formations and pathways were drawn in detail, no one in our Great Tang would perish tragically, and even the number of bandits and outlaws would drastically decrease. This would benefit the country and its people, but unfortunately, it would cost me my entire life. Thus, though I have not become an official, I have benefited the Great Tang."

As Yao Silian spoke, his entire body trembled.

Upon hearing this, Li Er nodded with some satisfaction. He had heard the sound of students reading aloud from the Hongwen Academy in the Grand Tutor's mansion before.

Then I heard from Eunuch Kou that although the students of Beishan Hongwen Academy were from high-ranking families and were arrogant and domineering, Master Xu had a set of methods for educating people.

"Your Majesty, the Wang family of Langya has learned a great deal about how to conduct oneself in the world from my side. Their character has changed, just like a prodigal son returning home. This is truly a cause for celebration."

The Xiao family of Lanling felt that it was only right for generals to die in battle for the country. No matter how valiant a general was, he was not as good as the people of Lanling. But now, after listening to Lord Lu Deming's teachings, they repented and devoted themselves to the country!

This man is not like an ordinary military general; he possesses not only the brute courage of a reckless warrior but also the demeanor of a scholar-general. Although our Great Tang Dynasty has General Yuchi, General Chen Yaojin, and General Qin...

But what will Your Majesty do when these generals grow old? Master Xu's Hongwen Academy has nurtured the Xiao family's children, who have abhorred war since childhood, yet are wholeheartedly eager to serve their country on the battlefield. Although the phrase "no bloodshed" is crude, it is truly rare.

The remaining members of the Yuan family of Chen Commandery were discerning in their judgment of character, and Wu Jun's Zhu Jinming had already been appointed as an inner court official in the Hanlin Academy.

This young man possesses an exceptional memory and is currently assisting Lord Su, the head of the Hanlin Academy, in organizing the library's collection.

You should know that the books in Changshuge were a complete mess.

At this moment, Crown Prince's tutor Yao Silian did not notice a small figure appearing behind the dragon throne. The child's face, which was originally fierce and arrogant, turned into gentleness and humility after hearing these words.

Although he is so young, he has the appearance of an emperor.

The Grand Tutor continued, “Your Majesty, I am truly gratified. Even the Zhang and Gu families of Wu County have vigorously developed sports, and the newly emerging football, badminton, and even basketball in Chang’an City are all thanks to these two men.”

Prince Rui said something that deeply moved me: "When the youth are strong, the nation is strong." Even now, the court is full of talented people and a gathering of heroes.

Your Majesty is wise and mighty, but if our Great Tang Dynasty has no successor, it will surely become food for other countries, fish on a chopping board.

But if every citizen of my Great Tang Dynasty were to become strong and healthy, and love their country and their army, then the whole world would be united in their hearts.

The person hiding behind the dragon throne was none other than the young prince. He immediately wiped away his tears and then hurried to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

The old man, who was taking care of him, panicked immediately.

"My little darling, where are you going? The palace gates are about to close."

"Don't block my way."