The news of Li Er allowing Li Chengqian to stay in Yanhuang College for a month caused quite a stir among the upper echelons of Tang Dynasty. After all, the Crown Prince was the heir to the throne. His actions would directly affect the future direction of the empire.
Didn't they, as officials, want to confer titles to their wives and children to ensure that their families would continue to prosper? If they couldn't grasp the thoughts of the emperor and grasp the future direction of the imperial court, then their families might fall behind or even be pushed out of the imperial court. Thus, after the morning assembly, many people gathered at Zhangsun Wuji's house.
"Old master, Assistant Minister He from the Ministry of Personnel, Assistant Minister Yuan from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Junior Supervisor Huang from the Ministry of Secretaries, and Assistant Minister Zhang from the Taifu Temple are outside the residence seeking an audience ~!"
In the Duke Zhao Residence, a middle-aged man who looked like a servant came to the study and reported with a bow.
"En … …"
Zhangsun Wuji frowned. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Don't see them. Tell them that I'm tired and ask them to return to their own duties. Don't let down the emperor's trust in them and don't become the emperor's stumbling block ~!"
"Yes, old master ~!"
The servant bowed and received the order before slowly retreating.
"Father, why did you … …"
After the servant left, Zhangsun Chong couldn't help but ask.
Zhangsun Wuji waved his hand and interrupted, "You don't have to care about this. Chong 'er, let father ask you, how do you feel about the Yanhuang College examination this time ~? Do you have the confidence to pass ~? "
Zhangsun Chong was taken aback. With an embarrassed expression, he said weakly, "Father, I'm confident that I can get full marks for this examination. However, I'm not sure about the moral character test and mathematics test. Now, I don't know the correct answer, so I don't dare to say that I have the confidence to pass the examination to Yanhuang College ~!"
"Moral character test ~?"
This was something that was mentioned on Datang Daily before. Thus, Zhangsun Wuji had some impression of it. He frowned and said, "What's there to be uncertain about ~? Don't tell me you're afraid that Li Zexuan won't be able to pass with your character ~? Tell father, what questions are there ~? "
"Yes ~! Father! "
Zhangsun Chong made a sound of agreement. Then he recalled a little and said, "I remember that the moral character test questions said that there was no right or wrong, good or bad choices in all the questions. Please choose according to your own real situation. Even so, I had my doubts at the time. The first question should be like this: Which city do you think you would prefer to live in? A, Qiongzhou B, Xiangzhou C, Bingzhou D, Luoyang E, Chang 'an. "
Zhangsun Wuji's frown deepened. Even though he was well-versed in history and had read through all the weird questions in the various dynasties, he had never seen such a weird question before!
"Chong-er, what did you choose?"
After pondering for a moment, Zhangsun Wuji asked.
"I've lived in Chang 'an since I was young. Of course, I'd choose Chang' an!"
Zhangsun Chong said matter-of-factly.
Zhangsun Wuji: "… Then tell me about the second question ~!"
Zhangsun Chong nodded and said, "The second question is, if you could become one of the following creatures, which one would you like to be? A, cat B, horse C, elephant D, monkey E, dog F, tiger. Back then, I chose tiger because the first few choices were too unbearable ~! "
Zhangsun Wuji was enlightened and said, "I understand now ~! That question said that all the choices are not good or bad, right or wrong. It's all bullsh * t ~! Li Zexuan, this brat, is brilliant! He's testing your hearts. He wants all of you to put down your guard so that you can show your truest side to him. Then, he can choose the person he wants from among you ~! I've underestimated this person ~! "
"Ssss ~! Then, Father, is there any problem with my choice ~? "
Hearing how terrifying his father's words were, Zhangsun Chong took in a deep breath of cold air and quickly asked.
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Based on your nature, it's definitely not a problem for you to pass this moral test. I'm just a little surprised ~! Li Zexuan's temperament, methods, martial arts, and abilities are all the most outstanding in your generation! Such a person, you can either be friends with him or be enemies with him. Then, you must get rid of him as soon as possible. Otherwise, when I'm old, which one of you can be his opponent ~? "
Zhangsun Chong's heart trembled. He quickly lowered his head and didn't dare to say another word.
Suddenly, Zhangsun Wuji smiled and said,
"I didn't say that I have to be enemies with him. Chong 'er, when you go to Yanhuang College, see if you can get along well with him. It'll be good if you can, but it's fine if you can't. Our Zhangsun Family has no reason to be afraid of him ~! It's just that the current Emperor's thoughts are always on that kid ~! Now that times have changed, it might not be a bad thing for you to get in touch with engineering ~! Besides, the Crown Prince and Prince Wei are also in Yanhuang College ~! "
Zhangsun Chong clasped his hands and said, "Yes, Father ~! I understand ~! "
"En ~! Go and do your work ~! "
Zhangsun Wuji said indifferently.
Zhangsun Chong responded and left the study room, leaving Zhangsun Wuji alone with his eyes closed.
To a certain extent, Zhangsun Wuji was definitely not a defender of Confucianism. He only cared about his own interests. As for which school was the orthodox, he didn't care at all! He was a pure egoist. Thus, when he noticed that Li Er had the intention to raise the status of engineering and Yanhuang College, Zhangsun Wuji didn't hesitate to throw out his olive branch and send his son to Yanhuang College. This was the foresight of an old fox!
When the other court officials reacted, Zhangsun Wuji had already walked further and further away from the path of 'treason'. Furthermore, he benefited greatly from it ~! He would forever be the man who ate the fish head and body. As for the fish tail, it was naturally left for those short-sighted people to eat.
… … …
"Brother Crown Prince, I heard that you are also going to Yanhuang College ~?"
Eastern Palace.
Li Chengqian had just returned from the morning assembly and rested for a short while when Changle came to his door and asked.
"Yo ~! Changle, when did you start to care about court politics ~? You got the news so quickly ~? "
Li Chengqian couldn't help but rub his sister's head and laugh.
Changle slapped Li Chengqian's hand away and said unhappily, "Changle doesn't care about court politics ~! That's your men's business. I only heard that Brother Crown Prince is also going to Yanhuang College, so I came to ask. "
"Oh ~!"
Li Chengqian replied with an "Oh". Then, he smiled and explained, "You can't say that I'm going to Yanhuang College. After all, I have to return to the palace in a month. I can't stay in Yanhuang College forever like Qingque ~!"
"So that's the case ~!"
Changle suddenly understood. Then, the little girl said with some worry, "But if that's the case, Changle will be left alone in the palace. It's so boring ~!"
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