The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 528

Xu Tian frowned for a moment, then asked the Grand Tutor.

What kind of conflict could possibly arise between two children?

After all, the two children were quite young, but Xu Tian had heard that they had come from the same academy.

Actually, it's quite normal for these kids to come from the same academy.

After all, they were all from prominent and wealthy families, and there were only one or two of the most prestigious academies in the capital.

The Grand Tutor said, "It's just because Yu Shu won a match against the Prime Minister's son in the academy that he was beaten by the Prime Minister's son's servants."

"Moreover, before I even investigated this matter, the prime minister preemptively accused Yu Shu of hitting his son."

Upon hearing the Grand Tutor's words, Xu Tian was stunned.

I never imagined that the prime minister would be such a difficult person to get along with.

Isn't it said that a prime minister's belly can hold a boat?

It seems this prime minister isn't very magnanimous.

Xu Tian also learned about their discord beforehand.

That's why he politely declined when the prime minister first brought it up.

However, he knew that the prime minister would not give up easily.

He also needs to figure out how to refuse him next.

The Grand Tutor bluntly stated, "You haven't been an official for long, and you don't yet know all the people in the court."

Although Xu Tian didn't know everyone in the imperial court.

However, he already knew this Grand Tutor before him.

He had always known that the Grand Tutor had a mild temperament.

He learned from the Grand Tutor that the Prime Minister had a rather assertive personality.

In addition to what the Grand Tutor just said.

He felt even more strongly that the prime minister was not someone to be trifled with.

Thinking it best not to confront the prime minister head-on.

From now on, I'll stay as far away from you as possible.

There's no need to invite trouble.

So he said to the Grand Tutor, "Thank you for your teachings, Grand Tutor. I will remember them well."

He knew the Grand Tutor was just reminding him.

Although he refused the prime minister's request, he might still bring up the matter with him.

If he refuses again next time, things might not be so simple.

Xu Tian sighed inwardly. It seemed that he really should stay as far away from that prime minister as possible from now on.

The Grand Tutor smiled and said, "You are now considered Yu Shu's teacher. Wait a moment, let's go and see how your student performed today."

Xu Tian nodded.

Just then, a servant from Yu's study came out.

"What book did you read today, young master?"

The Grand Tutor asked.

The servant quickly bowed and said, "I will report to the master that the young master read 'The Art of War' today and memorized all of its contents."

Because the Grand Tutor wanted Yu Shu to become a talented person, he arranged for all the servants in his courtyard to be literate.

Moreover, every now and then, he would also educate these servants with knowledge.

Xu Tian also knew that the Grand Tutor cared a lot about these servants.

Once they have learned something, they can leave the Grand Tutor's mansion at any time.

Go out and find another way to make a living.

It is clear that the Grand Tutor thought he was a very good person.

The Grand Tutor stroked his beard with great satisfaction and said with a smile, "Being able to recite a book every day is quite good. I knew this child just hadn't gotten on the right track yet, but now that he has, he's doing very well."

Xu Tian also felt that Yu Shu was truly a talented individual, and after some polishing, he would definitely become a gem.