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Chapter 397 The Exiled Immortal Child!!!

As early as the third year of Zhenguan, Li Er intended to appoint Fang Xuanling as the Prince's Junior Tutor.

But Fang Xuanling always insisted on not accepting it.

Finally, he agreed to become the Prince's Secretary and concurrently the Minister of Personnel.

Now Li Er wanted to appoint Zhuang Zhou as the Prince's Junior Tutor, but Fang Xuanling strongly supported it.

This made Li Er feel a little amused and helpless.

Among the court officials, Fang Xuanling not only worked hard and gave advice to Li Er.

He also often recruited talents for Li Er.

For example, when Fang Xuanling met capable counselors or generals, he would make friends with them in private.

Then find an opportunity to recommend them to Li Er.

This is clearly recorded in the Old Book of Tang Dynasty: Biography of Fang Xuanling.

Li Er even compared Fang Xuanling to Xiao He of the Han Dynasty.

This shows Li Er's trust in Fang Xuanling.

Fang's strategy and Du's decision have become a legendary story in history.

At this moment, Fang Xuanling stepped forward and recommended talents for the country.

It has to be said that Fang Xuanling was very good at seizing opportunities.

In addition, at this time Fang Xuanling was also the Shangshu Zuo Pushe of the Tang Dynasty, that is, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.

So his words still carry a lot of weight.

With Fang Xuanling's support, the other ministers had nothing more to say.

Seeing this, Li Er also expressed his approval in his heart.

He smiled and nodded and said:

"In this case, the appointment of Zhuang Zhou as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor is settled!"

Upon hearing this, all the officials knelt down and congratulated Zhuang Zhou.

But only Changsun Wuji frowned, and no one knew what he was thinking!

But now, all the court officials were shocked by Zhuang Zhou's insights.

Naturally, they had to re-examine this young businessman.

Even Kong Yingda, Yan Shigu and Sima Caizhang, who had previously been opposed, were quite convinced.

At this moment, they all had the same question in their minds.

When studying classics and history books, is the purpose of writing books or applying them to the world?

Thinking about it this way, what Zhuang Zhou said doesn't seem to make sense:

“The way to study classics is not just to interpret ancient books, but also to understand and apply them to the real world.”

“The reason why classics become classics is that they can transcend time and space and provide wisdom and enlightenment to future generations.”

"However, we cannot just stop at interpreting ancient books, which is what nerds do."

"It is more important to combine the ideological essence of ancient classics with the current real world in order to truly bring out their value."

“This is the true meaning of curing classics!”

These words are like a bolt of thunder out of the blue.

They claim to be the masters of Confucianism in the Tang Dynasty, but now it seems that they are just clinging to the old ways!

Zhuang Zhou's words undoubtedly made them reflect.

Such people are the ones who truly transcend the constraints of classics.

And what about Zhuang Zhou!

Of course he is willing to accept all these honors.

Without him!

If you want to truly realize your ideas in this era, you must make them take root.

This step will have to be faced sooner or later.

It’s better to face it early.

He needs greater honor to enhance his own value.

Originally, Zhuang Zhou also wanted to avoid it.

But this kind of thing is really unavoidable.

If you want to make your business bigger and stronger, you must bear the pressure that comes with fame.

Only mediocre people are not criticized by the world!

……

The court meeting ended.

Li Er then summoned important court officials to the Council of State.

The Zhengshi Hall belonged to the Menxia Province and was a permanent meeting place in the early Tang Dynasty.

It is considered the highest deliberative body in the country.

Mainly assisted the emperor in convening court officials to discuss military and national affairs.

Therefore, all those who came here to attend the meeting were important officials of the current dynasty.

For example, the heads of the three ministries were the Minister of the Secretariat, the Palace Attendant, and the Left and Right Ministers of the Secretariat.

Zhuang Zhou originally thought that although he was appointed as the Prince's Junior Tutor.

But my own level is far from enough.

To be eligible, one must be an official of at least the third rank.

and.

Zhuang Zhou had already agreed with Li Er that he was just a figurehead.

I won't get involved in any political affairs.

But he never expected that Li Er would summon him as well.

This was really beyond Zhuang Zhou's expectations.

and so.

Zhuang Zhou could feel it vaguely.

Li Er had asked him to come on purpose.

There must be something else to discuss.

now.

Inside the government hall.

Tea and snacks have been set out.

Li Er sat upright on the dragon table, drinking tea with a calm look.

Li Chengqian sat beside him, looking like a very good boy.

Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Zhining and others all sat on the ground.

Zhuang Zhou was still the same as before, sitting cross-legged.

This is a good thing in this era.

There is no need to kneel down at every turn.

The kneeling ceremony did not appear until the Qing Dynasty, when many people performed kowtows.

That's no wonder, the barbarians treated the Han people as slaves.

Li Er glanced at Zhuang Zhou and said in a deep voice:

"Zhuang Zhou, do you know why I summoned you to the Political Affairs Hall?"

Zhuang Zhou thought about it and actually had several guesses in his mind.

But he couldn't say it directly, so he cupped his hands and said:

"I can't guess that. Your Majesty, please explain it clearly."

Li Er nodded slightly and said slowly:

"At the court meeting today, your words shocked all the court officials.

I have always thought that it is a waste of your talent to only let you be the Prince's Junior Tutor without any specific title."

No!

Zhuang Zhou's heart trembled:

"Your Majesty, you don't want me to be an official again, do you?

I really don’t agree to this!”

Ok!

People all want to become officials.

Zhuang Zhou is so good!

The emperor begged him to become an official, but he was unwilling.

Li Er saw through Zhuang Zhou's thoughts and said with a faint smile:

"You don't need to be nervous. I just want to hear why you don't want to be an official."

at this point.

Zhuang Zhou had no choice but to continue fooling people.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to be an official.

But, I can’t be an official! "

"Why?"

When Li Er asked, Fang Xuanling and others also looked over.

Just listen to Zhuang Zhou say:

"Because I'm not a human being at all."

Everyone: "???"

Cheng Yaojin laughed:

"Brother Zhuang, I think you are clearly a human being!"

Zhuang Zhou felt that he had not explained himself clearly, so he continued to lie:

"In fact, I am not from your human world at all. I come from the fairy world!"

Cheng Yaojin's smile suddenly stopped, and his eyes became stern:

"Aren't you an immortal?"

The corners of Changsun Wuji's mouth and those of the others twitched.

Obviously everyone knew that Zhuang Zhou was lying.

Fairy?

Are there immortals in this world?

Obviously a liar.

But then I saw Zhuang Zhou shook his head:

"No, I'm not an immortal, but a fairy boy."

"..."

Everyone was speechless again.

Cheng Yaojin pursed his lips and said:

"What's the difference? Isn't the fairy boy also a fairy?"

"Different."

Zhuang Zhou explained:

"I used to be a fairy boy, traveling around with my fairy master.

Later, I got into a big disaster, and the immortal master ordered me to go down to the human world to gain experience.

Now I can only call him a banished fairy boy."

Li Er hesitated for a moment, staring at Zhuang Zhou:

"Are you really from the fairyland?"

"Really!"

Li Er took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Then do you know the trend of the Tang Dynasty's national destiny?"

"Of course!"

Zhuang Zhou nodded and said generously:

"The Tang Dynasty had 21 emperors and lasted for 289 years."

Boom~~~

Zhuang Zhou just finished speaking.

It caused an uproar on the spot.