Chapter 8, The Child is Teachably.
Da Lang is clever
You are the future of the Tang Dynasty, the sun at the hour of Chen in the morning. You bear the great prosperity of the land of Yao and the territory of Shun. You cannot, at such a young age, learn to lie and skip classes, taking pride in it instead of feeling ashamed.
The old man, with his hair turned gray, exuded a wisdom reflected in his gaze that greatly surprised Zhang De. This was not something an ordinary old fellow, who had simply eaten too much salt and walked too many bridges, could achieve; it was the brilliance of accumulated knowledge. In the past, Zhang De's materials science professor would lecture while wearing a pair of slippers, casually crossing his legs on the podium, yet this professor was one of the four great masters of materials science in Asia, ranked fifth.
Cheng Chubi stepped forward and performed a direct bow, his gaze resembling that of a pug. "To let the Master know, we have already been reprimanded by Brother Zhang, and we now recognize our mistakes. From now on, we shall never repeat them. As the saying goes, to know one's mistakes and to correct them is the greatest virtue. Master, please allow us one more chance."
In the previous life, it was understandable that I, a mere engineering dog, did not know him. However, after being reborn in Furong City, anyone who does not know Lu Deming is either foolish or lacking in intelligence
It has become dirty
What? My brother has actually never heard of Lu Deming from Wuxian? That can't be possible
Old Zhang thought to himself that this young man still had some sense of shame, knowing that deceiving others is wrong
Oh, it is you
However, he noticed the master's gaze drifting over, and Zhang Dehu's body trembled. He stepped forward to pay his respects: "Zhang De from Jiangyin, I have met the master."
Li Dalang's face flushed, and he said softly
As the person remained on the black steed, Zhang De swiftly pressed down on the horse's back and elegantly dismounted. As his feet touched the ground, he heard a young handsome man in front of him clapping and exclaiming: "Color!"
However, this person just tried to establish a connection with himself, saying that we are fellow townsmen.
Brother, this is the eldest son of Governor Li Wuyang of Jiaozhou, named Fengjie, who holds you in the highest regard
Wait a moment! Wait, wait, wait!
Zhang De realized the background of the person before him and thought to himself: His ancestors seemed to be the Dukes of Wuyang County, but by the time it reached his father, he only managed to become a gentleman of Wuyang County, which is the same rank as mine
At this moment, Zhang De's heart was in turmoil, thinking, "What the hell does this have to do with me!" Yet, he still restrained his frustration and respectfully said, "Master, please take a look. I have prepared an ox cart, and the goods on the cart are meant to compensate the disturbed common people. Although money is a mundane object, compensation is not a trivial matter. At that time, I will have Chu Bi come to apologize one by one to demonstrate our sincerity."
The old master paid no attention to these matters, then turned and left, casting a glance at Cheng Chubi: "Take care of yourself."
How is it that for thousands of years, children have not evolved?
I, being old and my eyesight poor, have indeed not seen you before
Just as a group of children, with an average age of less than nine, were there feeling melancholic and sorrowful about the autumn, an old man emerged from the Guozijian and said: "You mischievous children, it would be one thing to gallop wildly within the courtyard, but what are you doing with such long faces at the entrance of the Guozijian?"
In the distance, many mischievous children were riding on the little ponies, fleeing swiftly
Wait a moment! Lu Deming?
I have not yet exerted my strength, and you have already fallen
The Master stroked his beard and then nodded slightly
You wouldn't believe it, even Zhang Lao Er didn't expect that when he casually mentioned Li Fengjie’s background, his own brother would actually say such a thing. This is simply...! ... Absolutely too incredibly cool and domineering!
Suddenly, Zhang Dasu felt in his heart that a true man should be like this
At this moment, it is already too late
Li Dalang, your father actually let you come out to play
I am just like the popular figures of the Zhenguan era, yet among the die-hard fans, there isn't a single woman, which is disappointing
The Master nodded slightly, extremely satisfied, and then looked at Zhang De, his eyes filled with joy: "Have you not entered school yet?"
The last ruler of the Southern Chen, in the Hall of Chengguang, at a young age, was able to outwit all the great scholars of Southern Chen with his eloquence.
What does this mean? Does someone know my reputation again? I, Zhang De, am not a celebrity; I am just a person's name, you jerk
It can be seen that, regardless of the era, ability is not the most important factor; what matters is aligning oneself with the right people and standing in the right camp. Old Zhang, in Furong City, merely walks his dog and fights chickens, preparing to live a life of idleness, but one cannot overlook that he has an uncle, Zhang Gongjin, at home who is capable. At the Qin Wangfu, he has good connections, and even without ability, Li Shimin must reward him.
Zhang Dasu also climbed down from the ox cart, intending to pull his younger brother down as well. However, little Zhang Da'an was lying on the pile of money, giggling foolishly, and mumbling, "So much money, so much money, I am so happy, so happy."
Li Fengjie was only nine years old, and he had originally skipped class to hang out with Cheng Chubi. Upon seeing his idol, the great hero, he was already overwhelmed with excitement. However, the moment the great hero spoke, he expressed his admiration and respect for Li's father from the inside out.
The child is teachable
How do you plan to address the issue of disturbing the peace
Old Zhang understands too well, with so many lackeys of the Qin Wangfu, why can Wei Chi Ri Tian Cheng manage to become a duke, but when it comes to Li Da Liang, he is just a man from Wu Yang? You made him a governor, but it's in Jiao Zhou, Jiao Zhou, damn it!
Zhang De gently patted Li Fengjie on the back, soothing the young man's emotions. The surrounding group of heroes were all moved, and Cheng Chubi was also touched, his eyes slightly reddening as he said in a deep voice: "Brother, your righteousness is as vast as the heavens, truly a model for our kind..."
Brother, you have great skills
Who is the governor of Jiaozhou? I heard Li Yan mention it before, and it seems to be Li Daliang
De Sheng is inherently dull and has not yet pursued his studies
When have I ever scolded you?! What does it mean to already know one is wrong? And aren't you the one being foolish? When did you understand that knowing one is wrong can lead to significant improvement? What is all this nonsense!
In Jiangnan, Lu Deming of Wuxian is synonymous with culture, a terrestrial embodiment of the Literary Star, a crystallization of wisdom, a human-shaped walking library, the sole interpreter of the I Ching after King Wen of Zhou, and an unparalleled literary figure throughout history.
Sigh...
Wait a moment! What kind of values do you all hold? Do you not understand the importance of having a correct worldview, young people!
His acting skills have been honed through years of rebirth, nearly comparable to "I arrived late". While there may be pressure to win the Oscar statuette, the standard for nomination is certainly achieved
I can't believe I have never heard of such an impressive person
A young lad, in a moment of impulsiveness, suddenly embraced Zhang De tightly, tears welling in his eyes: "Brother, I will certainly convey your words to our father, so that he may know that there are still those in this world who remember his merits..."
Look, shamelessly getting a county official for the Southern Sect, without any merit, yet still ended up in the soup bowl, didn't it
Once the old master left, Cheng Chubi revealed an admiring look as he gazed at Zhang De, saying, "Brother, you are impressive. Master Lu has always been strict, and he has silenced many within the Imperial Academy. When Confucius' disciple Kong debated with him on the Book of Changes, he was left speechless. Even Monk Hui Cheng and Daoist Liu Jinxie could not match his arguments; he is indeed the foremost debater of the Tang Dynasty"
"Good method, Da Lang!"
A single call echoes through the verdant mountains and waters, yet Old Zhang's face turns even greener
Then Zhang De carefully reflected on his behavior during his elementary school years, and so he observed without speaking
Although it is already known from Zhang Gongjin that His Majesty Emperor Taizong has wisely conferred upon him the title of Baron of Liangfeng County, it has not yet been formalized. Therefore, Zhang De immediately grasped Li Fengjie’s hand tightly, expressing admiration as he said: "Your esteemed father, during his tenure as the magistrate of Tumeng, gathered the scattered and lost, provided relief to the impoverished, and saved countless lives, earning great respect. Furthermore, he encouraged cultivation for harvest and quelled banditry, even riding out alone to persuade the Turkic chieftains, truly embodying the spirit of a hero. I hold him in high regard, but alas, I was too young to meet him!"
Cheng Chubi initially intended to drag Old Zhang into the water purely out of instinct, but when he realized who he was pulling, he suddenly felt a jolt of shock; however, it was too late.
Li Fengjie, who had been pampered by mosquitoes, was filled with shadows in his mind. After returning this year, he secretly vowed to make a name for himself in Chang'an City, so that others would know that the Li family also had its prominent figures
Thus, he decided against it. Although he also wished to hold a sum of money close to his chest, how could he lose face in front of so many heroes and outstanding individuals? He could not!
How did I end up in such a predicament
There is no need to speak; the old man at the entrance of the Guozijian is quite extraordinary
Having said that, the young man immediately began to weep there.
Old Zhang scrutinized Cheng Chubi and said, "You speak so eloquently, quite cultured indeed. Are you really the biological son of Cheng Yaojin"
Damn, I just dismounted, not disqualified, what is so good about it!
Whoosh
Zhang De blinked his eyes? What? Lu Yuanlang? I haven't heard of him. Who are you?
After speaking, Zhang De's eyes were fixed on Cheng Chubi's nape: "Isn't that right, Chubi?"
The old man was even more pleased, his eyes filled with joy: "Old man Lu Yuanlang, you are from Jiyang County, and I am from Wuxian County; we can be considered half fellow townsmen."
Wait a moment!
Da Lang is clever
The group of mischievous children instantly dispersed by ninety percent
Cheng Chubi, is it you who is leading today's affairs again? Do you really think that Duke Su can protect you? The Imperial Academy is disturbing the people, and once His Majesty learns of this, he will surely reprimand Duke Su. If you return to the residence, you might just end up being punished again
I told my father that I would go to find you to study
His brother, the great hero Yuchi Xiaozhangfei, is here, and he must bring honor to his brother
Ten-year-old Cheng Laosan, with sparkling eyes like little stars, wonders what an idol is, and the one before him is it! Looking across the universe, who else can defeat the terrifying demon king Wei Chi Ri Tian? ... It is him, indeed, his name is Xiao ... . ... Zhang Fei
Oh my, is this still the number one blabbermouth of the Tang Dynasty? Old Master, do you know that my Zhang family has a renowned person named Zhao Zhong?
It is better to meet in person than to hear about someone; I have long known of my brother's extraordinary demeanor, and today, to see him, is a blessing of three lifetimes
Returning to the master, virtue has come to Chang'an, and in less than a year, he has been resting at the Duke of Dingyuan's residence, rarely going out
Zhang De was quite surprised
Zhang Dehuan glanced around, and he had a rough idea in his mind of how much mischief Wei Chi the old demon must have caused to unite this group of innocent and carefree children so harmoniously
It is evident that in order to see oneself, one is capable of lying to their own father and skipping class; what else is there that one cannot do
Nowadays, such a phrase suddenly emerged in Zhang De's mind. The twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable; I am indeed a fool invited by a monkey!
Master, spare my life
Yes, yes, what my brother said is correct, and it should be so
Goodness, just a moment ago there were at least one or two hundred good people here, how is it that now I can count them on one hand? How did you manage that?
The Master asked directly