Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 241 Why boost other people’s morale and destroy your own prestige?

Jiangzhou.

A convoy of hundreds of people was moving slowly forward, attracting a lot of attention along the way.

However, because there were some guards with long swords on their waists on both sides of the convoy, few people dared to approach actively.

When the convoy approached Zhengping City, it slowly stopped.

Cui Junsu's voice came from inside the car, "Why are you standing still?"

"Master, there is someone blocking the road ahead."

"Oh?"

Cui Junsu and the other man looked at each other and opened the curtain of the car.

at the same time.

The middle-aged man in front of him, dressed in fancy clothes, smiled and bowed, saying loudly: "My name is Su Qiao, and I would like to invite Mr. Cui Junsu to come to my house for a chat."

Suqiao?

Cui Junsu frowned, "What is the relationship between this person and Su Dingfang?"

Cui Renshi: “I don’t know.”

Cui Junsu pondered for a moment, got off the carriage, and the two of them came to Su Qiao.

Su Qiao bowed and said, "Su Qiao greets the two gentlemen."

Cui Junsu and the other man returned the greeting with a smile.

Cui Junsu smiled and said, "Brother Su Qiao invited us to his house for a chat just now?"

Su Qiao nodded, lowered his voice a little, and said, "I heard that you two gentlemen have taught 500 child prodigies, so I am particularly curious and would like to invite you two gentlemen to chat."

"I have prepared a banquet at home, please give me some favors, gentlemen."

Cui Renshi smiled and said, "We are not familiar with each other..."

Su Qiao smiled and turned sideways, and a familiar face appeared in front of Cui Junsu and the others.

"Renfeng?"

Cui Junsu and the other man looked suspicious.

"Meet my cousin and my uncle."

Cui Zheng bowed and said with a smile, "I heard that my cousin and uncle passed by here, so I prepared some wine and drinks to help them relieve their fatigue."

Cui Zheng introduced: "This is Brother Su Qiao, who has a close relationship with me. After hearing about this, he volunteered to come forward. I hope my cousin and uncle will not refuse."

Cui Junsu and the other man looked at each other. Although Cui Zheng was a member of the side branch, he was still a member of the Cui family.

Now that they have arrived in Zhengping City, it is natural for Cui Zheng, as the host, to want to receive them.

If I don't agree, I will lose face.

"Alright."

"I'm sorry to bother Brother Renfeng and Brother Suqiao."

"You are welcome, gentlemen!"

Su Qiao smiled and enthusiastically brought Cui Junsu and others to the Su Mansion.

period.

Teacher Cui Ren asked Cui Zheng in a low voice about Su Qiao's intention of recommending himself this time.

In response, Cui Zheng said with a smile: "Cousin, although Su Qiao is a distant relative of General Su, he is still no match for our Cui family, right?"

"Besides, since the Enlightenment Plan was spread, Su Qiao has sought many famous teachers for the two young masters of the mansion. Now that these students are here, they must prove something wrong."

After learning about this, Cui Renshi understood Su Qiao's intention of hosting the party.

The banquet had already been prepared in the Su Mansion.

Not only that, food was also prepared for the students.

Everyone takes their seats.

As the host, Su Qiao was the first to speak: "Gentlemen, please forgive me for my presumptuous invitation this time."

Cui Junsu and the other man smiled and shook their heads.

Su Qiao continued, "To be honest, I have a request for you two gentlemen this time."

Cui Junsu smiled. He didn't expect Su Qiao to be so direct.

Su Qiao saw this and winked at Cui Zheng. Cui Zheng smiled and said, "Uncle, Brother Su Qiao has helped our Cui family many times. This time, he just wanted to let the two young masters communicate with the students. It's not a big deal."

Cui Junsu remained silent.

Cui Renshi smiled and said, "Where are the two gentlemen?"

Su Qiao, with a delighted look on his face, ordered his men to call the two gentlemen over, "Su Sheng, Su Gui, have you not met the two gentlemen yet?"

"I am Su Gui, and I am Su Sheng, nice to meet you two gentlemen."

Su Gui and the other two bowed immediately.

Cui Renshi looked and saw that Su Gui and the other two were not very old, at most in their early teens.

But it gives people a sense of gentleness and elegance. It can be seen that Su Qiao has put a lot of effort in education.

Cui Zheng laughed and said, "In your eyes, you two only have your cousin and uncle, but not me, your teacher?"

Su Sheng hurriedly said, "Please don't blame me, sir. How dare I neglect you?"

Su Gui: "Sir, you are joking again."

Cui Zheng smiled and waved his hand. Su Sheng and the others came over. Under the puzzled gazes of Cui Junsu and the others, Cui Zheng explained, "Brother Su Qiao has spent a lot of effort on the studies of these two boys."

"But these two boys are too naughty. If it weren't for Brother Su, I wouldn't accept them."

Su Gui pursed his lips and said, "Sir, I'm not as bad as you say."

Su Sheng: "Yes, sir, you are the one you are talking about."

Su Qiao coughed and glared at Su Sheng fiercely.

Cui Zheng smiled and waved his hands, saying, "It's okay, they always like to play around."

Seeing that Cui Zheng had such a close relationship with Su Qiao's two sons, Cui Junsu stroked his beard with a smile, "Since we want to communicate with them, why not sit with them."

"Why don't you thank me, sir?"

"Thank you, sir."

Su Sheng and the other two bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Cui Zheng smiled and patted their shoulders. "Go and see if what the teacher taught you is better or if the students taught by my cousin and uncle are stronger."

"You."

Cui Renshi couldn't help but laugh and shook his head, "You still like to show off your strength and win."

Cui Zheng: "There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. My Cui family has a long tradition and everyone is well-read. Although these students have learned new knowledge, I don't think they can be better than them."

Cui Junsu sighed, "That being said, it is undeniable that the effect of this new learning is still extremely outstanding." Su Qiao: "I heard that the so-called enlightenment plan is just to teach some enlightenment children to draw ghost symbols. How can it make them read and write?"

Teacher Cui Ren: "It may seem like a useless scribble, but once you master it, it will have a significant effect on your reading and learning."

Cui Zheng: "Cousin, uncle, why do you want to boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige?"

Cui Junsu smiled and said, "Facts speak louder than words. Even if we don't admit it, it won't help."

"However, this new learning still has certain drawbacks."

Su Qiao: "For example?"

Cui Junsu: "I can only recognize the font quickly, but it is difficult to understand the true meaning."

Su Qiao seemed to be thinking about something.

Cui Renshi smiled and said, "Forget it, uncle, Renfeng, let's not talk about this."

Cui Zheng: "Yes, yes, yes, come, uncle, cousin, today I will borrow flowers to offer to Buddha, and toast to you!"

"Drink together."

The banquet did not end until dusk.

Cui Renshi and Cui Junsu were sent back to their rooms by Cui Zheng, while Su Qiao, drunkenly, arranged accommodation for the remaining 500 students and guards.

"Brother Su."

"Brother Cui."

Su Qiao burped and said with a smile, "Have you two gentlemen made all the arrangements?"

Cui Zheng: "Thank you, Brother Su."

Su Qiao waved his hand, "Brother Cui, why do we have to be like this?"

"I just asked someone to prepare some hangover soup. Brother Cui, would you like to drink some?"

"No need."

Cui Zheng shook his head and said, "I'm going back to the courtyard first. If you have any questions, Brother Su can come find me."

"it is good."

After watching Cui Zheng leave, Su Qiao drank a sip of tea and then, with the help of the housekeeper, went to the study.

Take your seat.

Su Qiao rubbed his temples, "How are those students?"

The housekeeper said: "My lord, I have no problem with reading and writing, but I am still a little lacking in translating the scriptures."

"Half a year is enough for them to learn to read and write..."

Su Qiao sighed, "The enlightenment plan that the prince came up with is really unbelievable."

The butler nodded silently.

Su Qiao: "Have you recorded everything?"

The butler silently took out a few pieces of paper and placed them in front of Su Qiao.

After checking it, Su Qiao stuffed it into the envelope and said, "Send it to Chang'an as quickly as possible."

"Yes."

The butler nodded heavily.

……

Early the next morning.

Cui Junsu and the other man got up early and walked out of the yard. They saw Cui Zheng walking towards them from the yard next door.

"Cousin, uncle."

"You also live in the Su Mansion?"

"I often drink and chat with Brother Su here, so Brother Su prepared a yard for me, and I can stay here anytime."

Cui Zheng smiled and explained, "Did your cousin and uncle sleep well last night?"

"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Cui Junsu smiled and nodded, "We are ready to leave. I want to thank Brother Su Qiao before we leave."

"Brother Su is already preparing the meal, so why not have breakfast before leaving?"

Cui Zheng explained with a smile, then took Cui Junsu and the other two with him.

An hour later.

Accompanied by Su Qiao and Cui Zheng, Cui Junsu and his party set off on their journey.

"It is very difficult to go to Chang'an City. I hope they can return safely."

Cui Zheng sighed. Although he was not involved in it, how could he not have heard about the Cui family’s actions?
Su Qiao smiled and said, "You two gentlemen have taught these five hundred students so well, you will definitely be favored by His Majesty."

Cui Zheng glanced at him and shook his head, "It's difficult."

"Go back."

……

A group of riders entered Chang'an City at an extremely fast speed and arrived at Du Zhenglun's mansion.

After checking the letter sent from Jiangzhou, Du Zhenglun immediately ordered people to prepare a carriage and rush to the Eastern Palace.

Inside the East Palace.

Li Chengqian was looking at the news sent from Taiyuan.

Very strange.

Just a simple visit and talked a little about teaching.

"Maybe there are some things they didn't tell us honestly..."

Li Chengqian pondered and put down the letter in his hand, smiling, "But it doesn't matter. Yu Changshi, is there any news from Mr. Du?"

At this moment, a palace maid came forward to report, "Your Highness, Lord Du Zhenglun wants to see you."

Yu Zhining smiled and said, "What a coincidence, Speak of the devil and he will appear."

Li Chengqian laughed, "Please come in."

After just a moment, Du Zhenglun strode in.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is greeted by your humble servant Du Zhenglun."

"No gift."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I just mentioned you to Yu Changshi, I didn't expect you to come here now."

Du Zhenglun smiled and took out the letter. "This is the news from Jiangzhou. Your Highness, please take a look at it."

(End of this chapter)