Including Li Zexuan, there were a total of 77 teachers in the Yanhuang Academy. There were also 13 teachers (11 followers of the School of Mo, plus Mo Zhong and Mo Yun) who were in charge of the academy's security and daily chores.
Other than the 52 teachers who were supposed to invigilate the exam, the rest of the teachers were assigned as "volunteers" to deal with any unexpected situations that might arise at any time.
It was close to noon, less than an hour before the end of the exam. Suddenly, a young teacher hurriedly found Li Zexuan and said, "Mountain Leader, it's not good. Di Xiaoxu, Minister Di, has come to the mountain gate. He said he's here to take his son back. He wants us to open the gate quickly!"
Li Zexuan had come to Li Gang's office to chat after the exam. When they were talking about the morality test, the young teacher came over. Li Zexuan's expression changed slightly, and a trace of anger welled up in his heart.
"Hmph! Isn't this Di Chang going too far? What a disgrace to Yanhuang College! "
Li Gang stroked his beard and nodded in agreement. "Yes, it's a little overboard. He can settle his own family matters behind closed doors when he's back home, but it's too ungentlemanly to cause a ruckus here! This old man will go with you! "
Li Zexuan nodded. "Okay, I'll have to trouble you, sir!"
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The two left Guanghua Building and went all the way to the gate of the college. They saw an old man in black with two servants, who were staring at the two followers of the School of Mo at the gate.
"Let me in! I'm just taking my son back. I won't affect anyone else!"
"I'm sorry, Di Chang. Yamachō has a rule that no one is allowed to enter the college during the exam period!"
"Bastard! Could it be that this old man is also an idler? "
"This …"
"Secretary Di, please don't misunderstand. I'm not targeting you. What I mean is that those who don't belong to Yanhuang College, those who have nothing to do with the exam, and those who will affect the exam are called miscellaneous people!"
Li Zexuan walked over quickly. The two followers of the School of Mo at the gate heaved a sigh of relief as if they had just been pardoned. They had lived in a harsh place for a long time and had no experience in dealing with important people like Di Xiaoxu. They had almost said the wrong thing and escalated the conflict.
"Li Zhanshi!"
Di Xiaoxu squinted his eyes and stood with his hands behind his back. He said in a clear voice, "Li Zhanshi, when you founded Yanhuang College, this old man has never raised any objections. However, this old man hopes that the younger generation in my family will become an official. Today, this old man's fifth son sneaked away from home and came here to take the entrance exam. Therefore, I hope that Li Zhanshi can give this old man a convenience and let this old man kidnap that unfilial son and bring him back!"
Overbearing, Di Xiaoxu was being overbearing!
Li Zexuan did not back down. He looked straight at Di Xiaoxu and said with an unfriendly expression, "Secretary Di, I don't care how you teach your son and how you throw your weight around at home. However, this is Yanhuang College. Right now, there are more than two thousand students studying hard for their future. How can I ruin the future of the other students for the sake of your family?"
Di Xiaoxu was furious. He pointed at Li Zexuan and said, "Hmph! Good boy, you're getting more and more arrogant. This old man is just … "
"Haha! Secretary Di, Little Xuan is just stating facts. Why do you have to be so angry? "
Li Gang walked over at this time. He looked at Di Xiaoxu and said with emotion, "You and I are both old men who have been officials in the imperial court for many years. You should be more patient with the younger generation. You should be less angry!"
Di Xiaoxu's pupils shrank. He cupped his hands at Li Gang and said, "So Old Mr. Li is also here. Forget it, this old man was too impetuous just now. I didn't think about your Yanhuang College. This old man will wait outside until that unfilial son comes out after the exam!"
Li Gang's seniority was too great. Looking at all the civil and military officials in the imperial court, not many people would not give him face. Di Xiaoxu, of course, could not do that! Therefore, seeing that Li Gang was here, Di Xiaoxu decisively took a step back.
"That's right ~! You and Xiao Xuan are both officials in the imperial court. Why do you have to bear a grudge over such a small matter? "
Li Gang nodded with satisfaction and smiled while stroking his beard.
Li Zexuan was somewhat dissatisfied. He frowned and said to Di Xiaoxu, "Secretary Di, are you going to bring your son home today?"
Di Xiaoxu raised his head and said, "Of course. Not only that, even if he passes this time, this old man will not let him come to Yanhuang College!"
The smile on Li Gang's face suddenly froze. Li Zexuan's face was even more furious!
Humiliation! This was a great humiliation to Yanhuang Academy and Gong Xue!
"Secretary Di, you have a great prejudice against my engineering!"
Li Zexuan asked with a gloomy face.
Di Xiaoxu said, "This old man is just speaking the truth. I'm not prejudiced! As for engineering, this old man personally does not think highly of it. Running a country and managing a family requires Confucianism! "
Li Zexuan sneered and said, "Why? Secretary Di, do you still think that engineering is a miscellaneous subject? "
Di Xiaoxu said matter-of-factly, "Isn't it? Of all the learning in the world, only Confucianism is orthodox! Li Zhanshi, you've been traveling around the world with an expert since young. I'm sure you've never been influenced by Confucianism. That's why you can't feel the charm of Confucianism! However, this old man believes that you will feel it one day. "
This old man was secretly looking down on Li Zexuan for being uncultured! Li Zexuan's eyes were burning with anger. He said angrily, "The president of Yanhuang College is the current Emperor. Secretary Di, you still say that engineering is a miscellaneous subject. What do you think of His Majesty ~?"
"That's right! Minister Di, what position do you place me in by saying this? "
Just as Li Zexuan finished speaking, a cold voice came from outside the door. When everyone heard the voice clearly, they were all shocked. Because Li Er had come. He had come at this critical and sensitive time! His arrival had tipped the scales of victory in Li Zexuan's favor.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
After the shock, everyone bowed to Li Er, who was dressed in casual clothes. Li Zexuan arranged for someone to open the door and followed suit.
"Let's go in first!"
Li Er waved his hand and said to Li Zexuan.
The group of people entered the meeting room of Guanghua Building. After they were seated, Li Er asked again.
"Dear Secretary Di, this old man asked you a question! You said that engineering is a miscellaneous subject. What do you think of me, the president of Yanhuang College ~? "
Even a fool could see the anger in Li Er's eyes. After all, Li Er had given a lot of support to Yanhuang College!
Di Xiaoxu's face turned pale when he heard this. He did not know how to answer.
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