Chapter 373(1/2)
But at this moment, other older classmates stood up, "Pei Chengxian, Li Shangdan, Li Jingren, what are you three doing? Do you bully the elementary school girl? The teacher said that classmates and friends should not bully the weak, have you forgotten?"
"Duan Gui, don't meddle in other people's business. The three of us are taking revenge. You haven't seen how the two little ghosts bullied us before." Pei Chengxian said angrily.
This person named Duan Gui is the youngest son of Duan Zhixuan, Duke of Baoguo. He is fifteen years old and is brave. He is the one who is the most unfamiliar with bullying and weak, so he is the first to stand up.
"You three are not good things, they deserve to be bullied.
Don’t talk about anything else. Today you dare to touch these two little girls. I care about your butts blooming." Duan Gui said disdainfully.
A weaker child next to him pulled Duan Gui's sleeve and advised: "Hey, Master will not allow a fight, why don't you go and notify Master as soon as possible.
Listen to you three, if you dare to fight here, we will report to Mr. Yan immediately.”
"Yes, whoever dares to bully these two little sisters, let's go find a gentleman." Many children stood on the side of Xiao Xuanxuan and Cheng Ruyu.
For a moment, the three people on the other side were stunned. What were they doing? We are very good classmates on weekdays and have never offended everyone.
And it is clear that the three of us are the vulnerable groups who were bullied, making it seem like the three of us are evil villains, and everyone is beating them?
Just when the two sides were in a confrontation, the school’s husband Yan Shigu walked in, “What are you doing? Are you going to fight? What kind of style is it?”
Before everyone could disperse quickly, the weaker child hurried over to explain everything to Yan Shigu. When Li Shangdan and others saw it, they thought to themselves, Gao Zixing, a talkative guy...
After hearing this, Yan Shigu walked up to the podium with a dark face and shook his sleeves, pointing at Li Shangdan and the other two and said angrily: "You three have such a big ambition, three teenage children, bullying two little girls, one is five years old and the other is seven years old?"
If you want to fight Duan Gui, I will praise you for your courage first, no matter what else I do.
But bullying the weak is really despicable. You are punished to copy the Analects of Confucius five times. If you dare to commit it again, you must be severely punished!"
Duan Gui whispered: "Fight with me? They don't dare to do it with one hand."
"Okay, I know that the caregiver class is worthy of praise. Let's sit down and prepare for class." Yan Shigu waved his hand and pressed everyone down and said.
Cheng Ruyu curled his lips and said, "I underestimate people. So what if I ask the three of them to take action? It is not certain who will lose and who will win or lose."
One sentence made Li Shangdan and the other two blush, and the others burst into laughter. This little girl is too tough.
Even Xiao Xuanxuan agreed and said, "Yes, we are not afraid of them."
It’s really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Yan Shigu couldn’t help but smile, “Okay, two little guys, girls should not fight with others at every family, sit down quickly and prepare for class. Cheng Ruyu, review the words you taught you yesterday, and I will teach you one more later.
And Du Xuanxuan, although you can already memorize the Analects of Confucius, you must listen carefully now and you are not allowed to go to bed anymore.”
OK... the two women let out a sigh of relief and sat down again, not knowing whether they were bluffing and raising courage or speaking of a momentary courage just now.
Xiao Xuanxuan looked at so many older brothers standing up to protect herself, and suddenly felt that this school did not seem so resistant.
"Hey, yesterday? What word did you teach me yesterday?" Cheng Ruyu, who was confused next to me, frowned and asked in a low voice.
Du Xuanxuan: “…”
At Du Shaoqing's house, Princess Changle was still asking about her daughter's schooling situation with concern, but Du Shaoqing didn't know how to answer.
I can't tell you the truth, saying that my daughter beat the classmate in the class on the first day of school, so I could only smile embarrassedly and say that Shangke Shangke.
At Cheng Yaojin's family, Mrs. Cheng was also very concerned about her daughter's school situation. At this time, she was holding the paper she brought back and smiling from ear to ear. "Look, you will know that my daughter is a material for learning literature and reading. The word "man" is written in a very correct way. She has made progress like this on the first day of school."
The maid next to her held up another weak reminder, "Madam, this one seems to be written by the lady, and that one may be written by the gentleman."
Mrs. Cheng turned around and saw: I...
Not to mention so many interesting things about the little girls in Chang'an City, let's talk about the busy five surnames and seven hopes outside Chang'an. After another consultation, these people once again pointed the signs at Du Shaoqing's disciple - Cui Hao.
Because if there were no skillful papermaking skills and printing skills, all the aristocratic families would be dragged into the quagmire by the school career. Cui Hao, as Du Shaoqing's disciple, had the most contacts, and it should be possible that he understood these things.
So a few days later, Cui Hao was invited to Cui Junsu's house in Chang'an City. Cui Junsu was Cui Hao's second relative, so he was undoubtedly there, but when he came, he realized that it was a Hongmen banquet.
"Hao'er, come here, all the elders of the five surnames and seven hopes are here. Come and greet them." Cui Junsu pulled Cui Hao and introduced.
After walking around, Cui Hao was almost fainted when he stood still. He finally asked a question: "Uncle Second, didn't you say that I would come to the family dinner? I wonder what this means?"
Cui Junsu's nephew's innocence made him feel a sudden heart, and he quickly said: "What this is said, the five surnames and seven hopes advance and retreat together are one, and they are not outsiders.
Of course, I heard that you have been studying under the strange man Du Shaoqing for a long time. I want to see if he has taught you some real skills. After all, he has a different position from us. I am afraid that he will hide his own personalities or mislead him. If I miss a good child of Cui, I will definitely not be able to do so."
Cui Hao sneered in his heart, hiding his own personalities? Misleading? These people really can taint people's innocence.
Why is the five surnames and seven hopes passed down for so many years, and only his grandfather is truly insightful and able to uphold the right mind? What exactly makes the hearts of these people covered in dust and become conspiracy ghosts?
"Oh? I wonder how you elders are going to check it out? Do you want me to tell me about the master's secret recipe for papermaking or printing methods?" Cui Hao jokingly said.
As soon as this said, everyone present was really moved. A middle-aged man said anxiously: "Do you know? OK, okay, Du Shaoqing is really generous. He doesn't hesitate to pass on you. Let's talk about it."
Cui Junsu also looked at his nephew with some excitement, thinking that he could finally save some face for Cui Qinghe. If he didn't do anything, he would be isolated by others.
Feeling that everyone's burning eyes were gathering on him, Cui Hao suddenly burst into laughter, then spread his hands and said lightly: "It's a pity that I don't know these things. Master didn't teach me, so I'm afraid I'll disappoint you all elders."
you……
"Brother Cui, is this the best family child of the Cui family in Qinghe? I'm afraid I'm not surrendering to the enemy." One of them mocked Cui Junsu.
Cui Junsu complained secretly and hurriedly stepped forward to explain and comfort him.
"Everyone, the child is ignorant, let me persuade him.
Hao'er, you have also seen that we want to open schools in various places now. This is not a private matter, but a major event to enlighten the people. Whether it is your identity as a member of the Cui clan in Qinghe or your disciple of Du Shaoqing, as long as you are a scholar in the world, you will be responsible for it.
But now, due to the serious shortage of books in your hands, this matter is progressing slowly. If you know about papermaking and printing, you might as well say it out. This is also an opportunity to contribute to this great event and leave a name in history. You should not miss it!"
This second uncle was really heartfelt, and Cui Hao almost believed it, but he really couldn't, so he could only sigh: "It's not that my nephew is heartless, I really don't know these two things.
But what I can tell you is that the master Du Shaoqing is not a person who cherishes himself. If it is really the major plan for people's livelihood as everyone says, you can ask him for advice, and he may tell you."
Wow... OK, what does this mean? It was like a gunpowder barrel igniting, and everyone changed their faces instantly.
"Damn it, let's bow our heads to him, Du Shaoqing?"
"Just, Du Shaoqing wishes that we all got out of the court and would reveal the secret to us?"
"Boy is so brave, dare you to spend our time?"
...
At this time, a sound full of energy sounded in the field. In the crowd, a noble middle-aged man in his forties came out: "If you can get these two secrets, how about we help you take over as the next patriarch of the Cui clan in Qinghe?"
Cui Junsu frowned and looked at the person who was talking, but after thinking about it, he did not speak to stop him.
Cui Hao felt his body tightening, looked up and saw the person talking, then calmly stepped forward, without any aura, and said coldly: "It's not a single outsider's turn to intervene, even the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
"Hao'er! Your uncle Wang is also kind. Although you are the eldest grandson of the Cui clan in Qinghe, your performance in the clan in the past two years is really criticized..." Cui Junsu advised.
Cui Hao suddenly smiled, and then asked Cui Junsu: "My nephew doesn't care about what others think. I just want to ask you, Second Uncle, do you have any objections to me? When it's time to distinguish between inside and outside, will you stand here and support your nephew?"
"you……
You guys are so bad-tempered. Forget it. Today, you are afraid you have no intention of attending the banquet. Let's go back and talk about it later." Cui Junsu did not answer directly, but issued an order to expel the guests.
Cui Hao didn't hesitate and turned around and walked out casually, but when he walked to the door, he suddenly remembered something and stopped again.
"Since all the elders asked me to take the school exam and I learned, it seems unreasonable that I didn't say anything. Although the master did not teach papermaking and printing, he has been teaching me how to do business in recent days.
And I told me clearly that his ultimate goal is to take over all the business you occupy so that you can no longer control the lifeline of the Tang Dynasty's economy. Since I learned from my master, I have never doubted his ability. All elders must be prepared."
After saying that, Cui Hao left, leaving everyone standing there.
After a long time, I don’t know who broke the peace first and said furiously: “Du Shaoqing, I’m too bullying!”
"I'm afraid it's not a fool. Our business is spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. He wants to move? Can he move? As long as the official positions in various places are still there, no one can move." Another man said coldly.
"But he just wanted to move our official position? It seems that this guy has a very vicious vision."
...
After Cui Hao left, he returned to the clinic and told Du Shaoqing all about everything. Du Shaoqing frowned and pondered. These people were already anxious for papermaking and printing, and it seemed that they were forced to do so.
"I heard that you have a very talented business talent and are ready to exercise and take over the Du family's medicinal materials business. I wonder what you are thinking?
Don't worry, it's just used as your business experience, and you, a talented man, will not let you work as a shopkeeper for me." Du Shaoqing asked.
Upon hearing this, Cui Hao felt a little embarrassed, "Master, how about changing the industry? You also know that in the medicinal materials business, the Cui family of Qinghe accounts for 80% of the share in the Tang Dynasty. Isn't this asking me to compete with my family?"
Du Shaoqing laughed and said, "It's not that serious. Let you be responsible for the medicinal materials business from countries such as Goguryeo to the northeast. Just learn to do business with other people, and you won't be in a head-on conflict with your family."
And do you really think you can endure it and you can squeeze your own medicinal materials business in a year or two?
In that case, the Cui family will beg you to go back and carry the heavy burden."
Cui Hao smiled embarrassedly and finally nodded and agreed.
In fact, Du Shaoqing originally wanted him to run a silk or cotton cloth business. After all, these two things will definitely be a big business that will flourish in the next two years. However, cotton cloth still needs time to prepare now, and Gaochang is in a bad state and the silk business cannot be spread.
Cui Hao threw a bomb at Cui Junsu's house and left, but the bomb rippled in the hearts of many people. For example, there was a person in the Li family in Longxi who speculated whether Du Shaoqing, as Cui Hao said, did not cherish himself?
After all, Du Shaoqing is different from His Majesty the Emperor. Although he is a lieutenant, he should have his own position. If he is the best talent in the world, if he is a narrow-minded person, he may not have become such a big climate.
So the more this person thinks, the more he becomes more and more determined, and he is getting more and more confused. Should he contact Du Shaoqing and test it out? After all, the school work has been opened now, and it is difficult to collect the water, and everyone has been dragged into the quagmire.
If you retreat, you cannot retreat. Otherwise, it will have a bad impact in the hearts of the people. If you move forward, the price will be too high and you can't afford it. It's better to have a contact with Du Shaoqing to see if there is a compromise plan, even if you maintain your previous tacit understanding with the emperor.
Of course, this is just wishful thinking of this person. He dare not tell others what he wants. The five surnames and seven hopes have always been in harmony with each other. When people's hearts are rarely matched, they are always strong and whoever speaks.
Even at this time, some powerful families were forced to do nothing and were ready to use special means to try to get the secrets of papermaking and printing as soon as possible.
In the back hall of the clinic, Du Shaoqing looked at the slightly heroic middle-aged uncle in front of him, and was always guessing his purpose in his heart. He recognized this person as Li Qianyou, the censor of the palace.
To be continued...