The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 307

They arrived at the field quickly, only to find Xu Tian confronting a student, who appeared to be very angry.

Li Er immediately asked, "What's going on?"

Eunuch Kou explained from the side, "There are bound to be winners and losers in this competition. Master Xu is just feeling sorry for his students."

Li Er laughed heartily, then said, "The competition can begin. I have never seen this side of Prince Rui before." In his heart, Eunuch Kou already knew how powerful Xu Tian was. Grand Tutor Xu was Prince Rui, but he had never heard His Majesty call him that. Now that His Majesty had called him Prince Rui, he knew that Xu Tian was a close minister in the Emperor's heart and a truly favored person.

Eunuch Kou immediately glared coldly at the vice dean of Bailu Academy across half of the training ground. The vice dean immediately shrank back and gave him a wink.

Wang Kao then stopped arguing with Xu Tian and stood on the field waiting for the next match.

At this moment, the vice dean of Baima Academy walked backstage and saw Chu Liuyun changing clothes. He said, "Liuyun, you're going to perform again next time."

Chu Liuyun frowned and said, "Wang Kao went too far in the last round. This round might be canceled. With such heavy rain, Master Xu will definitely not let us continue the competition."

Unexpectedly, the vice-principal of Bailu Academy immediately sneered: "Chu Liuyun, do you even respect me as the vice-principal? The Emperor, the Minister of War, and Lord Fang are all watching the competition outside. Even if Xu Tian had three heads and six arms, he couldn't stop the competition. You go to this match. If you lose, you won't have to stay at Bailu Academy anymore."

Chu Liuyun walked through the door, looked at the vice dean, and sneered, saying, "Don't forget you're just a vice dean. If the dean knew what you'd done at Hongwen Academy, do you think he would let you off the hook?"

Hearing Chu Liuyun mention the dean.

The vice dean immediately shrank back and then said fiercely, "Hurry up and go."

The final match featured Zhang Yunlie and Gu Zhihuai against Chu Liuyun. The three displayed excellent teamwork, not concerned with winning or losing, but simply focused on playing their best in the game. A series of spectacular spinning kicks followed, with even Zhang Yunlie and Gu Zhihuai showcasing their exceptional skills.

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling chatted on the side: "These young men from Bailu Academy are really quite impressive. Even I applauded that spinning kick just now."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Chu Liuyun is indeed excellent. Several times I thought his ball would never go into Fengliuyan, but unexpectedly the ball turned a corner and went in by itself. His ball skills are so high that even I have to admire them."

Chu Liuyun heard His Majesty repeatedly praising Baima Academy.

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling exchanged a smile, somewhat helplessly, and then said, "However, the fact that the two students of Hongwen Academy only defended and did not attack is quite a story."

The entire match was incredibly exciting and captivating, and surprisingly, the score remained tied until the very end.

Li Shimin stood up and applauded: "Xie is very satisfied with this match. It truly lives up to its reputation as the number one academy in the world."

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui had not seen the Emperor so happy in a long time.

It is true that His Majesty enjoys Cuju (ancient Chinese football). The three boys who played just now fully demonstrated the spirit of sportsmanship and were positive and motivated, truly putting friendship first and competition second.

Everyone had high expectations for the students of Hongwen Academy and Baima Academy. The rise of talent in the Tang Dynasty made Li Er and his two ministers very happy.

After seeing Li Er off, Xu Tian returned to Feixue Pavilion.