The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 379

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the door opened and the messenger went back in. He saw Duan Hong wearing the same armor as before, sitting behind the desk, tapping his fingers on the table and saying, "What secret message did Uncle send this time?"

The messenger handed over the letter hidden in his sleeve. Duan Hong glanced at it and then nodded.

The next morning, Xu Tian was still sleeping in his room when he heard the sound of renovations outside and immediately shouted.

The butler immediately came in and said, "Master, the workers below started working on their own without your permission, and an uninvited guest has also arrived at our mansion."

Xu Tian sat up groggily. Seeing this, the butler helped his master wash up, change clothes, and tie his hair.

Xu Tian then opened the window and, sure enough, saw a large group of workers building the Jidi Building.

And who else could the person standing opposite his room be but Duan Hong?

Xu Tian immediately went downstairs.

"General Duan, you're here so early."

Duan Hong turned his head and saw Xu Tian. He was startled at first, then a warm smile appeared on his face as he clasped his hands in a salute.

Xu Tian ignored him and did a set of calisthenics in the yard before saying, "Oh, why are you up so early today?"

Duan Hong scratched his head and said, "It's not that I see Prince Rui is too busy, having to manage the military and political affairs of the entire Congling region, and now he also has to keep an eye on the construction schedule. I'll leave such trivial matters to him."

Then a figure ran out of the room, carrying freshly sliced ​​lamb rolls.

"Master Xu, it's time to eat."

Xu Tian nodded, stopped what he was doing, and went straight into the house, not even giving Duan Hong any extra expression.

Duan Hong was taken aback for a moment, then shifted his gaze away from Jin Yang.

The building was constructed by several Persian craftsmen, who are now standing downstairs, carefully surveying the site with blueprints in hand.

Duan Hong turned around and found that only the steward was left in the courtyard. He was annoyed, especially since the beautiful woman had called Xu Tian directly this morning but not him, a third-rank general. In anger, he kicked a Persian craftsman away.

With a snap, the Persian craftsman let out a bloodcurdling scream.

The steward glanced at it, then frowned and said, "His leg is broken. Someone, carry the craftsman away."

Duan Hong thought to himself, "Now someone has noticed me, hasn't he? He came here just to make Xu Tian uncomfortable!"

Turning to look at the steward, who also looked up at Duan Hong with a disapproving expression, a soldier suddenly stepped in front of the steward and said, "Steward, you'd better go and see. The student's calf has given birth, but the mother cow is having a difficult delivery. The teacher said this is a significant expense for the student's family and wants you to assist in the delivery."

The steward grabbed his robe and dashed out the door as fast as he could.

Duan Hong then withdrew his gaze and glared fiercely at the Persian craftsman.

Duan Lun wanted to ask Xu Tian for money, but he noticed a cloud of dust rising outside the gate. He could only stand aside and watch the spectacle with his arms crossed. He then saw an oxcart come in through the gate. In fact, Hongwen Academy was built in a hurry and there was no courtyard wall at all. There was only a gate frame as a marker. Otherwise, the place would be a desolate wasteland. It was Xu Tian who ordered him to do this.

Duan Hong was about to rush into the Zhuangyuan Building to find Xu Tian when he was stopped by the black-faced killer from the No. 1 Middle School at the entrance.

Seeing that Qin Xian remained silent, Duan Hong immediately put on a grin.

"General Qin, please step aside. I have important business with Prince Rui."

The moment the words "Prince Rui" were uttered, the entire Hongwen Academy, from students to teachers, turned their attention to the person standing outside the door.

Didn't he know that he should address Master Xu as "Master Xu" or "Magistrate" here? Calling Master Xu "Prince Rui" created an awkward atmosphere.