At the banquet, the music of the zither and the harp were in harmony, and the music was pleasing to the ears. There was also the fragrance of wine and dishes.
Xiang Zhao walked up to Sun Mo and knelt down with a thud, prostrating himself on the ground.
"Teacher, I, Student Xiang Zhao, would like to be bold enough to ask you to accept me as your disciple."
This was the acknowledgement of the Crown Prince of Chu. No matter where it was, it would be a huge matter. But when the guests saw this scene, they discovered that they weren't surprised at all.
There was no solution to it. Sun Mo's fame was too great. If the crown prince didn't acknowledge him as his master, the guests would feel strange instead.
The leader and deputy envoy of the Great Chu's diplomatic mission had already discussed this matter and had already approved of it. Therefore, they did not stop it.
"I also want to find a master!"
"Don't seek your own humiliation. Can't you see how many personal disciples Teacher Sun has? How can it be your turn?"
"Do you think Imperial Brother will succeed?"
The princes and princesses of the Chu Nation whispered among themselves with envy on their faces.
As the Calabash Brothers ate their appetizers, they discussed whether their teacher would accept these princes or not. When Xiang Zhao came out, they couldn't remain calm anymore.
After all, he was the only son of King Chu. He would definitely ascend to the throne in the future.
"Teacher, take Xiang Zhao in. In a few years, he will be the imperial preceptor of Great Chu."
Tantai Yutang sighed ruefully. He didn't expect that the teacher he had taken as his disciple back then would gain such a glorious reputation in just a few short years.
"I can't not accept it. I will offend someone!"
Helian Beifang felt a little worried. His teacher didn't know how to be flexible. He accepted disciples based on their aptitudes and preferences. Regardless of Xiang Zhao's talent or performance, he clearly couldn't enter his teacher's eyes.
"Doesn't he have a Grand Tutor?"
Xianyu Wei didn't understand. The Grand Tutor was Xiang Zhao's personal teacher.
"Idiot, most of the rules in this world are only used to restrict ordinary people."
Qin Yaoguang rolled her eyes. "That's the Crown Prince of Chu. He naturally has special privileges!"
"That's right. For these people of high status, acknowledging a master isn't just to learn something. It's more like a marriage."
The sickly invalid explained, "Which great teacher doesn't want to have students all over the world? Open schools with my name all over the Nine States? But this kind of thing requires not only money, but also influence. "
If a Great Tang master teacher were to open a dojo in Chu, even if they wouldn't be placed in a difficult position, they would still waste a lot of time and money. However, if one were to become an emperor's tutor, everything would be simple.
There was no need for the great teacher to say anything. The emperor had already done it for Sun Mo. Moreover, Sun Mo didn't even have to fork out a single copper coin.
"Then why didn't Second Sage Zhou accept Eldest Senior Sister?"
Xian Yu Wei was confused.
"It's because Second Sage Zhou is the Imperial Preceptor of the four countries and has long achieved the position of Second Sage. His students are all over the world and his academies are all over the world. He doesn't lack academies like the Great Tang."
Qin Yaoguang sighed. "And to be honest, Eldest Senior Sister is really a noob."
"Eh, what dish? To put it bluntly, Second Sage Zhou still feels that Eldest Senior Sister is useless because she is a princess. If Eldest Senior Sister was the Great Tang Crown Prince, do you think Second Sage Zhou would accept her? "
Tantai Yutang said in disdain, "There's another point. This secondary saint knows how to act cool and create topics of conversation. Look, I didn't even accept the princess that the Great Tang Emperor dotes on the most. From this, it can be seen how precious my personal disciple slot is. Tell me, do those who have already acknowledged me as their teacher and those who haven't acknowledged me as their teacher feel a sense of superiority? Because this is an identity that even the Eldest Princess does not have! "
"Ah?"
Xian Yu Wei was a pure girl. When she heard such black-bellied methods, she was astonished.
"After Ziqi was rejected, she was dealt a huge blow and directly ran to Jinling to be a coward. Actually, if she were to head there again to acknowledge a teacher, the secondary saint would still accept her."
Li Xiu revealed.
Why was the Eldest Princess so sure?
It was because given Second Sage Zhou's status, if it wasn't for Sun Mo's interference, no one in the great teacher world would dare to accept a niece. In the end, she would still have to return to him.
"In that case, people would say that Ziqi didn't give up and was sincerely seeking knowledge. There would also be people saying that Second Sage Zhou was moved by Ziqi's will and sincerity. In any case, it's a win-win situation."
Li Xiu was too familiar with this.
"In that case, would Teacher accept Xiang Zhao?"
Xian Yu Wei assessed the Crown Prince. Her junior brother would become the Great Chu Monarch in a few years. Wasn't this too amazing?
No, shouldn't it be that her teacher was too amazing?
"That's for sure!"
Tantai Yutang knew that his teacher treated Li Ziqi very well. Even if his teacher didn't think for himself, he would think for Eldest Senior Sister.
Once Li Ziqi and Xiang Zhao became fellow disciples, to speak the truth, they would even have the qualifications to fight for the throne of Great Tang.
In truth, Sun Mo thought so too.
In the world of adults, there was no right or wrong. There were only pros and cons.
The benefits of taking Xiang Zhao in would be too great. Naturally, Sun Mo would also guide him carefully.
"Xiang Zhao, I know that your aptitude is mediocre and you don't have the heart to learn. But after becoming my student, you can't live such a lazy life anymore."
Sun Mo spoke.
Xiang Zhao's expression was a little awkward. He bitterly smiled. "Teacher, can you leave me some face?"
"Think about it first. When those historians evaluate you, would they give you face and not write the words' incapable ruler '?"
Sun Mo's tone was solemn.
"You've said it yourself. My aptitude is mediocre. In that case, what's the use of my hard work?"
Xiang Zhao didn't understand.
"What is success? Surpassing others? No, in my opinion, it's surpassing yourself! "
Sun Mo looked at Xiang Zhao. "In my opinion, you should only have 5 points of success. But if you work hard, you can reach 7 or even 8 points. That is success!"
Xiang Zhao was stunned.
The grand tutor had said before that his aptitude was ordinary. Even if he worked hard for a year, he wouldn't be able to compare to a genius who cultivated for a few days. Hence, he laid low and started to indulge in sensual pleasures. But who would be willing to be mediocre for life?
Even if he was born to be a ruler and the starting point was very high, Xiang Zhao also had the dream of becoming an emperor throughout the ages.
"Don't care about what others say. Just do it!"
Sun Mo encouraged. "A person's merits and demerits are evaluated after death and not now. Xiang Zhao, some people are still alive but are already dead. The only difference is that they weren't buried in the cemetery."
Bzz!
Resplendent golden light splattered. Priceless Advice was activated.
Xiang Zhao was dumbstruck like a wooden chicken as he recalled Sun Mo's words in his mind. After all, he felt as though he had been enlightened. His spirit flourished as a seed named 'ideal' was planted in his heart and started to sprout.
The great hall was silent. The young people were thinking about Sun Mo's words and felt as though they were injected with chicken blood. They wanted nothing more than to work hard.
The high officials and ministers surveyed Sun Mo with respect on their faces.
As expected of Great Teacher Sun. His words were golden, guiding people upwards.
"If you can accept my strict guidance, then just acknowledge me as your teacher!"
Sun Mo placed his left hand behind his waist and looked at Xiang Zhao.
He was wearing an ordinary great teacher robe today. Other than the school emblem, there were no other decorations. However, he looked like a saint when he wore it.
"Teacher, student Xiang Zhao is willing to follow by your side in this lifetime and listen to your teachings."
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Xiang Zhao kowtowed very hard.
Qi King had an awkward look on his face. Sun Mo's words earlier were like a slap to his face.
(Sigh, it's not easy to be a fatuous ruler!)
"Get up!"
Sun Mo smiled. "I'm not free recently. Three months later, come to Jinling to look for me. I'll use the Ancient Dragon Capturing Hands and medicine to cleanse your marrow and meridians. I'll also impart you a saint-tier cultivation art to help you raise your aptitude!"
"I don't dare to guarantee the legendary realm, but I'll do my best to help you step into the longevity realm and increase your lifespan by one to two hundred years."
Hua!
After hearing Sun Mo's promise, the eyes of those people who were over 40 years old turned green. They were like hungry wolves staring at Sun Mo.
After all, no one would dislike having a long life.
"Subject Sun, what about me?"
Qi King asked impatiently.
"Your Majesty, if you follow the health plan I've prepared for you strictly, I can guarantee that you'll live for another 50 years."
If it wasn't for the fact that he wanted to get an ally for Li Ziqi, Sun Mo wouldn't care about a person like Qi King.
Every day he lived would be a waste of the common people's taxes.
"Five... 50 years?"
Qi King's breathing hastened. He wanted nothing more than to get Sun Mo to write out the health plan now.
Wei Wuan was conflicted. He also wanted to acknowledge Sun Mo as his teacher, but Xiang Zhao beat him to it. Moreover, Sun Mo had given him a greeting gift. If he were to go now, wouldn't he appear to be very utilitarian? Was he coveting Sun Mo's benefits?
Just when Wei Wuan was hesitating, the princes from the other countries didn't have so many reservations. All of them rushed out and knelt before Sun Mo.
"Teacher Sun, please accept me as your disciple!"
Their voices were chaotic and there were over a hundred of them.
"Crown Prince, what are you waiting for?"
The main envoy of Wei Country was speechless. If he was a step slower, there wouldn't even be any soup left.
Wei Wuan drew in a deep breath and got up from his seat. He hurried over and knelt before Sun Mo as well.
"Che, Sun Mo's prestige is truly unrivalled!"
Li Xiu exclaimed in admiration.
The Five Countries Mock Battle had been held for so many times, but there had never been a scene where so many princes and grandsons acknowledged someone as their teacher.
There was no doubt that Sun Mo's name would definitely resound throughout the world after tonight's banquet.
Han Cangshui had an unsightly look on her face as she left the banquet in anger.
(If I don't leave now, wouldn't I be embarrassing myself by staying here?)
(It's all Li Xuan's fault. I didn't manage to gain back any face for myself. Speaking of which, why didn't I see that Li Ziqi was a genius back then?)
"You guys get up first!"
Sun Mo frowned. These youngsters all had impure motives for acknowledging someone as their teacher.
"If Teacher doesn't accept me, I won't get up!"
"I'm willing to serve Teacher for my entire life!"
"I don't ask for anything from Teacher. As long as I can learn from you, it would be the greatest gift to me."
When these princes spoke beautiful words, they were as beautiful as they could be.
It was a pity that when Sun Mo activated Divine Sight and scanned them, he didn't see a single genius with above average aptitude.
"It isn't so easy to be my student!"
Sun Mo rejected. If he accepted over a hundred students at once, it would cause his status as a personal disciple to depreciate.
"Teacher, we are willing to accept your test!"
Wei Wuan's attitude was sincere, but he felt regret in his heart. If he was a step earlier, he wouldn't be burdened by these trash.
"You guys can kneel first then!"
Sun Mo looked at Qi King. "The banquet can start now. Don't let everyone wait for too long!"
Upon hearing this, half of the people kneeling subconsciously revealed looks of dissatisfaction. They were members of the royal family in their respective countries and had esteemed statuses. No one had ever dared to treat them like this before.
Even the grand tutors wouldn't make them kneel.
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