Chapter 101 Teachers and Students [Please give me a monthly ticket! ]

After getting Xu Zhan'ao's approval, Liang Yue continued, "The evolution of Liangzhou can actually perfectly illustrate this sentence. In the early years, the Liang people were famous for their bravery. As the front line against the Nine Yang, young men joined the army and women and children followed the corvée. The victory of the Northwest War was the result of the greatest efforts and the most bloodshed by the people of Liangzhou."

"But after several years of fighting in the northwest, Liangzhou was devastated and almost all the houses were empty. After the war, there was no timely rest and recuperation, which led to the subsequent Bashan Rebellion. Now the Bashan bandits are hard to eliminate. In fact, the people of Liangzhou have lost their sense of belonging to the imperial court. After the war in the northwest, the imperial court continued to conquer the east and the west. Although it was unstoppable, it lost half of Liangzhou."

"The phrase 'There is no way to win in war' is in line with the following phrase, 'The victory of a country is not victory; the victory of a king is not victory; the victory of the people is victory.' If we count the great nations in ancient times, they will never be destroyed by a city or a pond, but by the alienation of the people."

"Okay!" Xu Zhan'ao finally showed his joy, looked at the prince beside him, and said, "Your Highness, do you understand? What do you think?"

"Ah?" The prince was looking at Liang Yue talking eloquently, feeling full of envy. When he heard his name being suddenly called, he was suddenly startled.

Didn’t he speak very well?
How do I see...

I'll just sit here and watch quietly. It would be even better if I had some melon seeds.

The little fat man didn't dare to neglect it, and quickly stood up and nodded: "I think Liang Yue is right!"

"He is indeed right." Xu Zhan'ao said, "Your Majesty has admitted more than once about the matter of Bashan that the decision made back then might have been wrong. Although the army was strong and the people were exhausted from the hard battle, if they had rested and recuperated in time, the brave Liangzhou would not have become the Bashan bandits. So even a man as talented and strategic as Your Majesty can make mistakes. Your Highness, it is not terrible to make mistakes. As long as you admit it in time, you can get back on the right track. If you make any mistakes, take the initiative to admit it, and I can not scold you."

"Hmm..." The prince was not a fool, so he naturally heard that he was being pointed at, and said with a flat mouth: "Master Xu, I was wrong. I forgot to bring the book, and took Liang Yue's."

Liang Yue then realized that this Master Xu's cultivation was probably very high.

I thought my action just now was unnoticed, but it turned out that the other party didn't even need to look up to notice it.

It's true that the teacher on the podium can see what you are doing down there.

"Very good." Xu Zhan'ao nodded with satisfaction after hearing the prince admit his mistake. "Since Your Highness has admitted it, then go back and hand-copy the Nine Strategies to Suppress Yang ten times, and the matter will be over."

"Ah?" The prince's relieved smile instantly turned into a crying face.

It turns out that not scolding you doesn’t mean not punishing you?

The joys and sorrows of life all come so suddenly.

……

During the break between classes.

Xu Zhan'ao stood with his hands behind his back by the garden railing, and Liang Yue stood behind him.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was copying books diligently at his seat.

Sometimes when Liang Yue looked at him, it was really hard to realize that he was almost 30 years old. Especially in the royal family where people's hearts were unpredictable, it was really magical that he could still be like a child at such an old age.

However, if you think about the current Emperor of the Yin Dynasty and then look at the Grand Tutor in front of you, you seem to be able to understand it a little bit.

His elders were too strong.

A father with great talent and vision, a domineering and strict teacher, a younger brother who is both civil and military...

The prince's entire growth environment has been protected and suppressed. He can only listen to others more and do as little as possible to avoid doing anything wrong.

If you do less, you naturally won’t get any experience.

From the perspective of the crown prince, it cannot be said that he is wrong. After all, he is already the crown prince, and as long as he does not make a big mistake, he is the one who is most likely to have the last laugh.

"You are well-informed and knowledgeable, why do you want to serve in the Imperial Guard?" Xu Zhan'ao suddenly asked, "If you participate in the imperial examination this year, won't you have a bright future?"

Since he asked this, he must be very familiar with Liang Yue's resume, and it seems that he had done some research in advance.

"My family is poor. My grandfather, father, and uncle all died in battle for the country, and my mother is the only one supporting the family. Only if I take up the post earlier can I help my mother share the burden and raise my younger siblings." Liang Yue answered truthfully.

"It's a pity." Xu Zhan'ao said, "Once you pass the imperial examination and get your name on the gold list, it is the right way to enter the court. Although you have made great contributions and won the position of companion reader, you will inevitably be looked down upon when you are promoted in the future. Fortunately, you still have the Zhuxie Yamen to back you up, but the identity of a Xuanmen immortal official cannot help you make further progress."

Liang Yue knew that the other party was telling the truth.

There were many people who came from the imperial examination system in the officialdom of the Yin Dynasty, and naturally a trend was formed.

The sons of powerful nobles who entered the court with the help of their family's influence, or military men like Liang Yue who entered the court with their merits, would all be at the bottom of the contempt chain.

Among these officials who came from the imperial examination system, there were also differences according to different academies or different imperial examination rankings.

People like Xu Zhan'ao, who came from a kendo academy and entered the court as the runner-up in the imperial examination, are simply at the top of the contempt chain and are superior to others in every dimension.

No wonder he always carries a sense of arrogance.

But Liang Yue doesn't care about this.

Now that he is a disciple of Xuanmen, he can attack or defend. If his career in the court does not go well, he can just leave.

If one is truly from the imperial examination system, he will not be so free. Once he enters the court, he will inevitably be confined to the same list, the same academy, the same teacher, etc., and will be forced to form a faction.

Don't worry about that now.

I am an immortal official, why should I care about you guys?
So he replied: "I am already satisfied with what I have today, and I am very grateful to the court and His Royal Highness. As for higher ambitions, I dare not ask for them."

Xu Zhan'ao said, "If you take the exam this year, with your talent, you will definitely be among the top three, if not the top three. If you are willing, I can help you arrange for a famous teacher in the academy to help you study and prepare for the exam. Otherwise, I will always feel sorry to see such a pearl covered in dust. It will also be a good thing for the prince."

Liang Yue then realized that he had not responded to the other party's advice just now.

The person in front of him is the Minister of Rites, and he presides over the imperial examination held every four years.

Over the years, few people in the court would actively approach the prince, and the prince was not good at winning over others. So we only heard that some officials were loyal to the Sixth Prince, but rarely heard that anyone was loyal to the prince.

The only important person in the prince's faction was the Minister of Rites. Because of his status as the Grand Master, he was automatically tied to the prince's chariot. Once the prince ascended the throne, he would immediately have unlimited honor with this status. If the prince failed, his status would plummet.

So Xu Zhan'ao definitely hopes the best for the prince.

He was so enthusiastic in recommending me to take the imperial examination, probably because he wanted me to enter the court through this way, so that I could more easily participate in some powerful official positions and provide assistance to the prince in the future. Otherwise, my current position as the prince's companion is a nominal position with no real power, and the evil-killing official is a fairy official far away from the center of the court, so my help to the prince is also limited.

As long as I am willing to take the exam, with my abilities and the teacher of this Minister of Rites, my future will definitely not be bad.

But Liang Yue was really unwilling.

He is already extremely busy with these things now, how can he have time to prepare for the exam?
In comparison, he still felt that practicing hard was more important.

Compared with the imperial examination, he was more interested in strengthening himself and then participating in the battle to capture the city.

So he declined politely, saying, "Teacher, I am really scared that you think so highly of me. But after all, I come from a mysterious sect, and my daily practice has already consumed most of my energy. I also have to work with the Evil Slaying Division, so I really don't have the energy to spare."

"Alas." Xu Zhan'ao patted his shoulder, "Everyone has their own aspirations. I won't force you. No matter where you are in the martial arts world or in the temple, just remember that you have me as your teacher."

Liang Yue was quite moved when he heard this, and immediately replied: "Thank you, Master Xu!"

He is no longer called Grand Master, but is addressed as the Crown Prince.

With his current status and position, Xu Zhan'ao naturally couldn't have any intentions towards him. On the contrary, the Minister of Rites said this to tell Liang Yue that he could pretend to be Xu Zhan'ao's student when he went out.

It was no longer a relationship of currying favor with the Grand Tutor, but a true master-disciple relationship.

This is a great recognition!

that's the truth.

Although Xu Zhan'ao looks mature and steady now, if someone is familiar with him, they will definitely remember that he was famous for his arrogance when he was young.

He came from a noble family and was the most outstanding disciple of his generation in the Kendo Academy. The only time he failed was when he lost in the imperial examination to another inconspicuous disciple of the Kendo Academy - the current Minister of Revenue, Meng Shouyu.

After entering the court, Xu Zhan'ao was also the fastest rising star. He was promoted to the Minister of Rites in more than 20 years. He was also talented in the literary world, and his attainments in calligraphy and painting were unparalleled in his time.

Xu Zhan'ao, who is extremely talented in all aspects, never sees ordinary people in his eyes. There are very few people in the world who can get his recognition.

But when he saw Liang Yue today, Xu Zhan'ao felt familiar with his humble appearance, proud character, and the talent that supported his confidence.

Xu Zhan'ao looked at Liang Yue who was talking eloquently, and his eyes were full of reflections of his youth.

This is how he appreciated his talent and intended to have him take part in the imperial examination, and he acknowledged him as his disciple after just one meeting.

While the master and disciple were setting the tone, the prince who was copying a book looked up and saw this scene. He was suddenly stunned.

what?
It turns out that Teacher Xu can smile so happily and joyfully, and like a student so much?

It turns out that he can also pat the shoulders of younger generations.

It turns out that the relationship between teachers and students can be so heartwarming.

Ha ha.

so good.

Why do I feel like crying?

Although this is the Eastern Palace, and although I have studied with Master Xu for many years, but... perhaps I am redundant.

Suddenly I want to leave this sad place.

Goodbye, Teacher Xu.

I am going on a long voyage tonight.

……

After leaving the imperial city, Liang Yue led his horse forward. He had to go some distance away from the imperial city before he could ride the horse.

I was in a good mood today. I was appreciated by the Minister of Rites, which meant I had one more connection in the court. Although this kind of appreciation was not that valuable, he was one of the bigwigs in the court after all. Many people wanted to get to know him but couldn't.

If the current court were to rank seats, Xu Zhan'ao would not be able to enter the first row, but at least he would be in the second row. When the crown prince ascends the throne in the future, his position as the Grand Tutor would immediately become more and more glittering, and he would definitely be in the first row.

This person is worthy of being the prince's companion.

Although his actual power seems to be not as great as that of a ninth-rank minor official, he can come into contact with top figures.

Just as he was about to mount his horse, he heard the sound of rapid horse hooves from behind. Turning around, he saw a carriage pulled by four horses coming from the direction of the imperial city.

As the carriage appeared, a team of Imperial Guards cavalry was ready to escort it at any time.

Liang Yue had seen this car.

Its owner was Liang Fuguo, the left prime minister of the current dynasty.

It's a very open world near the imperial city. I was just thinking that Master Xu was at least sitting in the second row in the court, and now here comes a super boss who is sitting in the front row.

Liang Yue looked at the carriage coming towards him, and he led his horse to the side.

At the same time, he was complaining in his heart that the left prime minister was the most arrogant in the court. In such a spacious square, he had to walk to his side.

But after he let it pass and walked forward a few steps, he saw the car driving sideways from the front and suddenly blocked his way.

A masked guard carrying a golden sickle stood beside the car and uttered two brief words to Liang Yue.

"boarding."

　Good morning.

　
(End of this chapter)