Chapter 5, captured a little loli

"Indeed, my lord is mighty," said Gao Fangping

Well... actually, I know it's impossible, and I apologize for making you laugh, but it would be best if you refrain from hitting the back of my head in the future; it would be troublesome if I were to get foolish again.

Calligraphy is indeed one of Gao Qiu's specialties, as well as one of his skills to curry favor with the officials. It is also a pursuit that reflects his respect for the great scholar Su Dongpo, and it is not to be insulted. Therefore, upon hearing these words, he became furious again, raised his hand, and intended to strike the back of the boy's head, but then he thought of the auspicious signs from heaven and hesitated to bring his hand down.

"Hero." Gao Fangping said while covering his head

Gao Qiu murmured twice and then said: "This can be considered the beginning of good words and good phrases, but let us first ignore your damned handwriting. Do you not think you have written some characters incorrectly? I, as your father, have profound knowledge and can understand it, yet you still wish to call out names at Donghua Gate with these mistakes?"

Gao Qiu mysteriously smiled and said: "Busy making the officials happy, otherwise, we cannot assist in governance with literature, nor can we fight and kill enemies on the battlefield with martial prowess. What do you think our Gao family relies on to rise?"

"The child is teachable." Gao Qiu waved his hand...

Fu An was in tears, learning from good people. I never expected that being a not-so-bad person for the first time would also bring a sense of honor. The official is indeed wise.

I understand, Xiaoduo will take you there right away. The little loli did not find it strange, as the young masters in the past were uneducated and could hardly recognize a few characters, so it was normal for them not to know about the study.

Gao Fangping's eyes rolled around, and with a cry of "Wow," she fell to the ground, pounding the earth: "No, no, I want to take the exam, I want to sing my name at Donghua Gate!"

What should be done about this? Xu Ning said anxiously, clasping his fists.

"Are you truly loyal?" Gao Fangping inquired

Gao Fangping chuckled and said: "I understand now, the official has always had a fondness for the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, as well as flowers, birds, fish, and insects. Father, your efforts here are not merely to pursue literature, but to discover what the official enjoys, to cater to his preferences. Indeed, success is never a coincidence; even being a courtier requires both energy and talent. In this regard, aside from Tong Guan, no one can compare to you. When silver rain falls from the sky, one must rise earlier than others and possess greater physical strength to seize the opportunity."

Fu An is truly foolish, shouting: "That son of a dog, Lu Qian, if he dares to do this, I will not let him go even in death"

Indeed, my son, I used to think I was quite a scoundrel. Last night, I suddenly had the thought: for over a decade, I have not been able to do anything for the country and the people. Every time I think of this, I am filled with deep sorrow. Therefore, I plan to turn over a new leaf and become a good person. Gao Fangping said: "It is unwise to hold grudges too deeply, and one should not harbor too much resentment; excess in anything is detrimental. Thus, my son, I believe it is best not to make too much of the Lin Chong issue."

Upon leaving the door, I encountered that fool with tattoos covering his arms

Gao Qiu could not help but break into a cold sweat, seeing his precious son become both clever and mischievous, fearing that he might truly revert to his former self. Thus, he gently patted his head, his eyes filled with laughter.

Gao Fangping said: "If the water is too clear, there will be no fish; I understand this principle. However, a person's child was sent to serve in the military and ended up dead. If it were you, Fu'an, how would you feel? We must have a conscience as human beings, right? For instance, if one day you sacrificed yourself to shield me from a black hammer, I would give your family one hundred guan, yet it was executed Lu Qian who embezzled seventy guan. Can you close your eyes to that?"

Gao Qiu frowned and said: "You want me to help you harm Lin Chong. Even if I think it is inappropriate, I will accept it, for you are my son. However, Donghua Gate does not belong to our family."

"By the way, why did you kneel down last night and beg for mercy? Were you doing something bad behind my back?" Gao Fangping put down the book and asked

Gao Qiu squatted down, patting his head with a mix of laughter and tears, and said: "Should I be happy for you, or should I be saddened that you will be mocked by others"

From the study, the young girl curiously asked, "What are you planning to do, sir? If you intend to play tricks on someone, you should choose another place; the master will beat you to death."

"I don't care, I just want to sing at Donghuamen, otherwise I might as well be dead!" Gao Fangping continued to pound the ground.

Fu An was so frightened that he shrank his neck. The level of decay within the yamen was never in doubt. He hurriedly nodded and said: "Although I, a humble official, like money, I also understand that following the yamen will not lead to losses. We must learn to have a conscience and resolutely refuse to take money from the dead. This five guan will be set aside this time. The deceased's family will certainly receive thirty guan."

The child is teachable. Also, remember to keep your distance from Lu Qian; I do not usually share this with ordinary people. Gao Fangping smiled and walked away

Fu Andun was suddenly drenched in a waterfall of sweat

Unbeknownst to him, Gao Qiu's father had already stood behind Gao Fangping. He had been there for a while, and upon seeing this good-for-nothing unexpectedly come to the study to pick up a pen, he chose not to disturb him, instead watching with great interest from behind.

As he settled down, Gao Fangping laid out the four treasures of the study, took up the brush, and intended to practice his calligraphy

Xiao Duo is still young after all, and has a somewhat innocent and candid demeanor

Gao Fangping waved and said: "By the way, what is your name? I forgot again"

Gao Fangping curiously turned back before leaving and said: "Father, you are just an idle person, and there are no military affairs at this time, what is there to be busy with?"

While wandering around the residence, I encountered a little girl and casually caught her.

"Going into the water, jumping into the fire!" Fu An pounded his chest.

Upon seeing a few characters, Gao Qiu could not help but become enraged. He slapped his son's head and scolded, "Is this what you call characters!"

"Do you know where my father's study is?" Gao Fangping asked curiously

Ultimately, Gao Qiu had no way to deal with him, so he changed the subject: "I heard that you went to Lin Niangzi's house today, handled matters appropriately, and gained quite a bit of insight?"

Seriously recalling the calligraphy studied slightly during elementary school, I began to write

"Come to the Gao family for a moment, you are my person. Although General Bu and General Ma hold high positions and wield great power, standing at the pinnacle of military authority, if they take an interest in you, let them come to me, Gao Fangping. " Gao Fangping patted his shoulder and turned to enter. "There is no need to rush to respond; Instructor Xu can take three days to consider. In fact, it is not difficult to decide. Even if you are still an instructor and not part of General Gao's personal troops, my father has given the order; can you not come to serve?"

Gao Fangping nodded and said: "As long as you understand, I will allow you to embezzle at most five guan of money, which means that fellow's family will not receive twenty-five guan. I will send you to serve under the Western Army's young lord to contribute to the court, letting you fight against the barbarians."

Although it is a tradition in our dynasty to address one's father as "Sir," I still prefer to hear you call me "Father."" Gao Qiu couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, I have some matters to attend to, so do not disturb me. Go play by yourself."

The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, what has the waves washed away? Gao Qiu gazed at the dog-footprint characters.

Oh, if this happens again next time, I will hang you up and beat you until you cry. Gao Fangping smiled and waved his hand, saying: Alright, you can leave now, no need for you to do anything extra. If someone bullies you, just mention my name. If I bully you, you can also mention my name.

Gao Fangping was knocked down, and only then did the brush fly into the air.

Xu Ning slapped his forehead and muttered to himself: "That makes sense. Even if I don't carry out the orders here, I must come as commanded by General Gao."

Gao Fangping nodded and said: "I trust you, but it seems that you will embezzle twenty guan."

That is wonderful, truly wonderful. The young master is so clever; if he is willing to put in the effort, he will surely be able to achieve recognition at Donghua Gate. Little Duo is genuinely happy for the young master. However, the little girl, being childish, forgets her status and claps her hands in delight

Gao Qiu picked up the fallen brush, gazing at the few incomprehensible characters on the paper, feeling both amused and exasperated. He said, "My son, I know that after the auspicious signs from heaven, you have become more intelligent, eager to learn, and wish to pursue literature. This is a good thing. However... you truly are not cut out for this. Do not let others mock you. It would be better for you to be a good-for-nothing son, cause less trouble, and spend your free time talking to your father about your thoughts. Isn't that better?"

This matter is quite common, and Fu An is indeed very adept at handling such situations. Therefore, he confidently declared: "Rest assured, my lord, it will be taken care of properly."

Fu An walked over with a heart full of sorrow and said: "My lord, I am Fu An, the one who blocked the flying knife for you at noon, the loyal Fu An. Aside from being a bit foolish, my unwavering loyalty is as evident as the sun and moon."

I failed to take good care of the young master. When the auspicious event occurred, the master specifically instructed me to keep a close watch on the young master. As a result, the house shook, and you shouted, 'The house is going to collapse!' and ran outside. I was unable to hold you back, and then... with a sudden thud, you were struck down by a piece of tile from outside.

Gao Fangping casually picked up a book to read, only to find himself immediately overwhelmed. Not only was it written in traditional Chinese characters, but it was also in the obscure and difficult classical Chinese. Damn it, not to mention being a waste of talent in the previous term, even in this term, he is likely to continue being a waste of talent.

Gao Qiu laughed and said: "You have come to your senses; you sense that there are undercurrents in the court at this moment, and it is unwise to offend Zhang Shuye too much. Although starting off without being thorough would tarnish my reputation, being diplomatic and benevolent is not without merit. After all, civil officials have their dignity, while I am merely a jester who brings joy to the emperor, and I can afford to disregard my own face. Although I hold a high and powerful position, I do not rely on reputation or official standing for my livelihood. If my son feels it is appropriate, he may handle it as he sees fit; I shall not intervene in this matter for the sake of my own pride."

I want to study and achieve the highest honors in the future

... ...

Gao Fangping stroked his chin and observed for a moment, indeed believing him. This man is undoubtedly a rogue, but he is different from Lu Qian. His self-assessment is quite accurate; this fellow is just a bit foolish, but his loyalty is not a significant issue.

Father, you may not be aware, but this is a new typeface I am currently researching. It simplifies complexity and is called Simplified, which can enhance the efficiency of writing and literacy. Gao Fangping said in a flowery manner.

You have a bright future, I have high hopes for you, keep it up. Gao Fangping leaned in and said: "I have a task for you, go to the treasury and withdraw thirty guan. Today at Zhang's place, one of Lu Qian's subordinates in the imperial guard died, take the money to the deceased's family, and ensure they are comforted, this is both an unfortunate and unexpected incident"

The little girl, with tears welling up in her eyes, looked pitiful as if she were saying, "Sir, let me go buy some soy sauce first"

Xiao Duo felt a wave of frustration; just when she thought that the young master was no longer unpleasant, he had driven her away. In the past, when she found him annoying, he would appear before her every day. Fortunately, she had heard that this Tai Sui enjoyed causing trouble for married women in the community, otherwise it would be difficult to ensure that the child would not fall victim to his malice