Following the crowd, Li Zexuan entered the Taiji Palace.
It was his first time attending the court, so he didn't know where he should stand. Adhering to the principle of not standing out, he quietly hid at the back of the army, where there was a big pillar.
After the officials greeted Li Er, the deacon eunuch announced, "If there's something to report, the court is dismissed." The morning court officially began.
The first one to stand out was Fang Xuanling. Old Fang spoke a lot of words. Li Zexuan listened for a long time before he understood the general idea. The general idea was that the people of Jinzhou, Bazhou, Chenzhou, Luozhou, and other provinces far away from Chang 'an had heard that a better plough had appeared near Chang' an. They had gathered at the local government office to petition for the court to give some of the curved ploughs to them.
Li Er waved his hand and ordered the Ministry of Works to increase production and promote the curved ploughs to the whole country.
Li Zexuan listened for a while and felt a little sleepy. He had woken up too early in the morning.
He secretly glanced around and saw that no one was paying attention to him, so he leaned against the red pillar behind him and took a nap. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel lucky that he had chosen a good position. This feeling was just like when he was in university. He always sat at the back, and the teacher didn't notice him.
It had to be said that Li Zexuan's action was quite confusing. He leaned against the pillar, hugged the table, arched his back, and closed his eyes to sleep. From afar, he looked no different from the other officials. After a while, he fell asleep.
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Li Zexuan had a strange dream. He dreamed that he was back in university, back in the classroom. On the podium was the beautiful advanced mathematics teacher who had taught him before. She was talking about the Taylor series, which troubled Li Zexuan the most.
Strangely, his girlfriend was sitting next to him. After all, his girlfriend and he were not in the same school. In the dream, Li Zexuan didn't raise any questions about this. He held his girlfriend's hand and leaned over the table to chat with her in a low voice. As they chatted, they even started to play kissing in class.
"Li Zexuan! Get up and expand this function into a Taylor series! "
The teacher slammed the table and yelled at Li Zexuan.
Li Zexuan quivered and was immediately startled awake.
"Lord Li, Lord Li, His Majesty is calling for you. Quickly wake up and let go of my hand!"
When Li Zexuan opened his eyes, he saw a military official with a face full of pimples and wearing a green robe beside him. The military official was calling him to wake up in a low voice, and at the same time seemed to be "pulling" his hand.
Li Zexuan was shocked. He lowered his head and saw that the hand of his girlfriend in his dream was actually this person's dog paw. No wonder it felt wrong. He felt a chill in his heart and hurriedly threw away the military official's hand. With a face full of fear, he took two steps back.
At this moment, Li Er's slightly angry voice came from above, "Lan Tian Jue? I asked you a question, why aren't you answering? "
All the officials in the hall looked over. Li Zexuan knew that things were not good. Old Li was going to mess with him!
Li Zexuan walked forward while thinking of a countermeasure. After a while, he came to the front of the officials and bowed to Li Er.
"Your Majesty, when I was listening to Your Majesty's teachings, I felt as if I was bathing in the holy light. In my mind, I couldn't help but think of the red sun rising, its great light, the magnificent scene of the river flowing out of the water. Your Majesty's words were like pearls, and every sentence contained the truth of heaven and earth. I was meditating and was a little distracted, so I didn't hear what Your Majesty said. I am guilty, Your Majesty, please punish me! "
Cheng Yaojin widened his eyes and looked at Li Zexuan as if he was looking at a monster. He thought to himself, Good boy, your skin is so thick. It's almost as thick as mine.
Qin Qiong turned his face away and pretended not to know this shameless junior.
Li Chengqian, who was standing below Li Er, didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at his good brother. This was the first time he saw Li Zexuan being so shameless.
Some of the civil officials were shocked, but most of them were indignant. Scholars valued integrity. As a Baron of the Great Tang, Li Zexuan actually flattered Li Er in such a blatant manner to cover up his crime. This was too shameless. He could be called a treacherous traitor!
Li Er's face darkened. He had clearly seen the little movements of Li Zexuan and that military official from his seat above. He had not expected that Li Zexuan would come up with such blatant lies, his mouth full of nonsense. Moreover, he could make the matter of sleeping in court sound so fresh, refined, and reasonable. In the entire Great Tang, perhaps only this brat could do such a thing?
"Shut up!"
Li Er angrily slapped the dragon table and pointed at Li Zexuan. He was burning with anger, but he didn't know how to reprimand Li Zexuan.
Li Er took a few deep breaths and calmed himself down. Then he said again, "I just said, Lord Lantian, you disobeyed the imperial decree yesterday. What should be your punishment?"
Qin Qiong had already told him about this matter. Li Zexuan already had an idea in his heart. Li Er was probably trying to scare him.
Li Zexuan pretended to be terrified and bowed down, "Your Majesty, I am young and inexperienced. I didn't know the severity of the matter and was confused for a moment. I made a big mistake. Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Alright, I'm only 14 years old. I'm young and don't know any better. You are the Emperor, you can't be so calculative with a kid right? Moreover, as to why I disobeyed the imperial decree, I'm sure you know the reason better than anyone.
Li Zexuan thought to himself. This was the advantage of being young.
Li Er choked on Li Zexuan's words. It was rare for someone to be conferred a title at the age of 14. After experiencing so many things, Li Er had almost forgotten Li Zexuan's true age.
"The matter of disobeying the imperial decree, there is a reason for it. I can temporarily not pursue it."
Li Zexuan quickly thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Li Er said in annoyance, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. I haven't finished speaking. A few days ago, I heard that you made Immortal Drunken Wine and Gentle Village, as well as Red Braised Meat, Red Braised Lion's Head, and other dishes."
When Li Er said this, some of the officials in the hall couldn't help but swallow their saliva. It was obvious that these people had eaten the new dishes and drunk the new wine of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
When Li Er mentioned this, although his mouth was a little greedy, he still continued to speak with a serious face.
"As a Baron of a country, you don't do proper work. Instead, you spend all your time studying eating and drinking. What a scandal! A few days ago, the Imperial College's Mathematics Doctor, Liu Qingshan, retired. I originally planned to let Xu Hongzhi teach on his behalf, but Mr. Xu wrote a letter saying that your mathematics ability was above his and recommended you to teach. After much consideration, I have decided to appoint you as the Imperial College's Mathematics Doctor. You will take up the post tomorrow! "
Li Zexuan was immediately dumbfounded. Letting him teach a group of hedonistic brats, wasn't this a scam? How could this be more comfortable than being an otaku at home and hugging his goddess! Old Li couldn't bear to see him idle!
"Uh, Your Majesty, this official's talent is shallow. I'm afraid I can't take on this heavy responsibility!"
Li Zexuan weakly protested.
Li Er waved his sleeves and said decisively, "Stop talking nonsense. If I tell you to go, then go. Do you still want to disobey the imperial decree?"
After he finished speaking, he stared at Li Zexuan with a murderous gaze.
Li Zexuan felt Li Er's deep malice and full of threat. He secretly scolded Li Er for not talking about human rights and democracy and for "forcing women into prostitution".
"This official obeys the imperial decree!"
Alright, the arm can't win against the thigh. Li Zexuan could only admit defeat.
Only then did Li Er nod his head in satisfaction. He looked at the group of civil officials and said, "Chancellor Kong, from now on, Li Zexuan will be supervised by you at the Imperial College. If this person is lazy, late, or leaves early, inform me. I will deal with him!"
An elegant white-haired old man walked out and bowed, "This old official obeys the imperial decree."
Li Zexuan secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Not only did Old Li give him work, he even sent an old man to be his supervisor. The imperial court's schemes are deep. I have to go back to the countryside. I can't live like this anymore!
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