The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 4

"You don't know what's good for you!" Zhang Shi roared. He had never seen such a reckless person. Everyone said that the common people should not fight against the officials, but how could this young man be so stubborn!

"Smash it for me!" Zhang Shi waved his hand, and the officials behind him immediately grabbed their batons, ready to smash the school.

The boys showed no fear, standing tall and glaring angrily at the group of bad guys!

Du Ruhui could already sense Li Er's overwhelming rage. He swallowed hard and said, "Master, please calm down..."

Upon hearing this, Li Er turned his head, his face as calm as still water, and said indifferently, "How am I not calm?"

When Du Ruhui saw Li Er in this state, his heart trembled. He had followed the emperor for so many years and knew Li Er very well. He knew that the calmer Li Er appeared, the angrier he was. At this moment, he was probably suppressing his anger to the extreme!

Just as the official's stick was about to smash onto the school desk, Li Er suddenly shouted, "Stop! I'll pay whatever taxes he needs to pay!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Tian suppressed his physical strength. To be honest, he was unwilling to use force in front of these children.

Xu Tian looked at Li Er in surprise, never expecting that he would stand up for him and even give him money. It seemed that he was the master of a wealthy family.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi looked at Xu Tian and sneered, "Look how pragmatic he is. Here's fifteen taels of silver for me."

After saying that, Zhang Shi walked over to Li Er, stretched out his hand, and asked Li Er for money.

His official rank was too low, so he had never met Li Er. If he knew Li Er's identity, he probably wouldn't dare to ask Li Er for money even if he had ten times the courage.

Upon witnessing this scene, Du Ruhui was immediately terrified! He thought to himself, "It's all over, not only is this kid finished, but his whole family is finished."

He is the only person in the world who dares to directly ask the current emperor for money!

Li Er calmly looked at Zhang Shi, waved his hand, and Du Ruhui took out fifteen taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Shi, looking at him with a hint of sympathy.

Zhang Shi didn't care about anything else. He took the silver, snorted coldly, and left with his men.

After the incident subsided, Xu Tian sighed deeply, led his students to Li Er, took out fifteen taels of silver from his pocket, and handed it to Du Ruhui.

He wasn't short of fifteen taels of silver; he couldn't let someone else pay for him.

Seeing Xu Tian take out silver, Li Er asked in surprise, "Why is that, sir?"

Xu Tian sighed and said, "Since ancient times, a strong youth makes a strong nation, and a prosperous people makes a prosperous country! Although your actions have boosted Zhang Shi's prestige, I know you meant well. My children and I thank you!"

The boys followed Xu Tian's lead and said, "Thank you, sir!"

When Du Ruhui witnessed this scene, he was deeply shocked. When did his Tang Dynasty have such a wise and talented person? When did his Tang Dynasty have such a fearless young man?

Li Er looked at Xu Tian, ​​who was protecting the youths, and then at the fearless youths in their eyes. His eyes suddenly welled up with tears. He exclaimed three times, "Good! Good! Good! The Tang Dynasty has produced such great talents! There are so many talented young people!"

"With such a great Tang Dynasty, it would be difficult for it not to prosper! It would be as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

He sighed sincerely, and even Du Ruhui looked at Xu Tian and the other young people with respect.

At this moment, both Li Er and Du Ruhui had a vague premonition that the great talent before them was the one who would change the entire Tang Dynasty in the future.

Xu Tian waved his hand and laughed, "Look at you all, talking as if you were high-ranking officials or the emperor. Alright, don't get excited. As long as corrupt officials aren't eliminated, the world will never be at peace!"

Upon hearing this, Du Ruhui's pupils contracted. Xu Tian's words were actually quite disrespectful, but he didn't care, and Li Er didn't take it to heart either.

"Hahahaha, you're right, sir! As long as corrupt officials are not eliminated, the world will never be at peace! You're absolutely right!" Li Er said with a meaningful smile, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

It seems his policies haven't been implemented thoroughly enough!

After saying this, Li Er and Du Ruhui bid farewell to Xu Tian. Before leaving, Du Ruhui wanted to persuade Xu Tian to enter the court as an official, but Li Er stopped him.

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On the street, Li Er and Du Ruhui walked one after the other.

Du Ruhui asked, puzzled, "Master, why don't you let me persuade him to take up an official post in the court?"

Li Er smiled calmly and said, "Du Zi, what Da Cai said just now is correct. I understand now. With someone like Da Cai teaching and educating people in Chang'an, the capital of our Great Tang, talented people will emerge in an endless stream. As for Da Cai himself..."

"When I need him, I will visit him in person. Let no one else disturb the great talent's peace and quiet."

When Li Er's words reached Du Ruhui's ears, he was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected the Emperor to value Xu Tian so much. However, he believed Xu Tian deserved this attention.

"Then, sir, where are we going now?" Du Ruhui asked.

Li Er smiled calmly, but his eyes suddenly turned sharp as he said, "Go and avenge Da Cai!"

Soon, Li Er and Du Ruhui arrived at the yamen where Zhang Shi was located.

The plaque hanging high above bore the four characters "Bright and Clear Heaven and Earth," which now seemed so glaring to Li Er!

In broad daylight, Zhang Shi didn't handle any official business; instead, he was drinking and making merry with his lackeys, right there in the courtroom of the administrative trial!

It's utterly disgusting!

Li Er was furious beyond words.

Du Ruhui rushed forward, mustered all his strength, and kicked Zhang Shi hard in the buttocks, cursing, "You're still drinking? You're about to die and you're still drinking!"

Zhang Shi winced in pain from his buttocks and turned around abruptly. He saw Li Er and Du Ruhui, who reeked of alcohol and stood up with flushed faces. Li Er cursed, "Huh? It's you two. What, you blind fools who have barged into my yamen again? Then give me another fifteen taels of silver, or you're not allowed to leave!"

His lackeys also stood up, eyeing Li Er and Du Ruhui menacingly.

Li Er laughed in fury, saying, "You've rebelled! You've really rebelled! You dare take my money? Do you know you might have the life to take it but not the life to spend it?!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi glared at him and cursed, "Bullshit! You dare threaten me? Believe me or not, I'll kill you right now!"

Fueled by alcohol, Zhang Shi charged at Li Er with a stick in his arms. Du Ruhui was terrified and quickly shielded Li Er. Just then, a dark shadow flashed by, and Zhang Shi's hand holding the stick was completely severed by a sharp weapon.

A man dressed in a special official uniform landed behind Li Er silently!

"Ouch!!! It hurts so much!" Zhang Shi didn't react when he heard the stick hit the ground until he saw his blood-soaked palm and realized that his hand had hit the ground!

He clutched his wound and wailed in agony. The intense pain brought a sliver of clarity to his mind. He looked at Li Er, whose face remained perfectly calm, and asked, "Who...who exactly are you?!"

At this moment, Du Ruhui wished he could tear Zhang Shi apart and cursed, "Are you really drunk? Who in the whole world can be protected by the Bad People? Tell me!"

A look of confusion flashed across Zhang Shi's eyes as he glanced at the guards behind Li Er. When he saw the unique pattern on the guard's body, Zhang Shi's face turned deathly pale in an instant. He collapsed to the ground, screaming, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"

The Emperor?! Upon hearing this resounding address, Zhang Shi's lackeys sobered up. When they saw the Bad Guys, their faces turned pale, and they all knelt on the ground, trembling. One of them even had a wet patch on his crotch!

Li Er glanced at them indifferently and said without any emotion, "Kill them, and I will give them a proper burial. Make sure it's handled cleanly."

The scoundrel nodded slightly, revealed a sharp blade, and slowly walked towards Zhang Shi and the others who were kneeling on the ground.

"No!!! Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please spare us this time! Your Majesty, we beg you!!!"

"No! Don't come any closer! No! Ah!!!"