"...Huaizhou has been damaged in many aspects after this battle. I will be crowned king. I should appease the people. I will return to Kyoto after Huaizhou regains its vitality. I hope my father will give me permission." Li
Yu held the memorial in his hand and read and rechecked what he had just written. After making sure there were no problems, he was about to hand it to Zeng Jin who was standing outside the door, but was cut off by a hand that suddenly stretched out his hand.
"Hey, don't..." Li Yu just reacted, but the memorial had already fallen into Tang Ji's hands.
After Tang Ji finished eating, he came to the study and stood outside the door to listen to him read the battle report. He felt that it would not be that simple, so he quickly opened the memorial and started browsing.
As expected, this guy read the abridged version, which included stories about how he led people to guard the North City Gate, tried his best to protect the people after the city was breached, etc. It was placed in a conspicuous position in the center, and his name was even bolded.
What's even more outrageous is that Li Yu also made up a fictional identity for him as a city defense officer. He couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth and looked up at the other person: "You have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
"What's the crime of deceiving the king? Although I don't have military power, I still have the right to appoint and remove officials. It's not simple to make you a correction." Seeing that the other party already knew, Li Yu simply broke the jar and crossed his chest with his hands.
, continued: "What I wrote is all true. Your abilities are there. My father cherishes talents and will definitely train you well. Let's go to Kyoto together and do something big then. Let's see who dares to bully us."
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Tang Ji sighed and threw the memorial back to him: "I regret knowing you."
"It's too late to regret!" Li Yu smiled proudly.
At this moment, Uncle Xu walked over quickly, cupped his hands and said, "Sir, Professor Chen is here."
"Professor Chen?" Tang Ji looked suspicious. A few days ago, he heard from Yan Jiong that Professor Chen almost died at the hands of bandits. Fortunately, the soldiers of Yunxiao Guard arrived in time, but he was also injured because of it. However, he went to see him yesterday.
He's gone. Now that he's not at home to recover from his injuries, why did he come to find him?
He shook his head and said no more, "Let's go."
Soon, several people walked from the main courtyard to the main hall, and saw Professor Chen, who looked a little haggard, sitting on a chair on the side in a daze. It couldn't help but bring back Li Yu's memories, thinking of the high-spirited and energetic Professor Chen.
The minister, who was almost in his twilight years, sighed quietly, took the lead in stepping forward and greeted: "Master Chen."
Professor Chen withdrew his gaze, stood up and replied, "I have met His Highness Prince You, Mr. Zeng."
Li Yu raised his hand and waved, indicating that he didn't need to be polite.
"Don't dare, don't dare." Zeng Jin quickly replied, Professor Chen is a veteran of two dynasties, and based on his seniority, he should salute him himself.
"Mr. Chen, please sit down." Tang Ji said something, picked up the teapot on the table and poured him a glass of water, then sat down on the chair next to him and continued to ask: "Mr. Chen, I don't know what you want to talk to me about.
What's the matter?"
Professor Chen coughed twice, patted his chest twice, raised his eyes to look at Tang Ji, and said softly: "I have two things to do today. One of them is the third agreement between you and me.
A memorial has been submitted to recommend you to the Ministry of Household Affairs. Your arithmetic skills should be spread widely. This time I heard that you led more than a hundred people to resist three thousand bandits. I believe your future will be bright.
There is no limit to it, and the household department is just the starting point; secondly, I suddenly came across the book "The Peony Pavilion" two days ago. The love between men and women in it violates etiquette and law. Whether it is written by you or Tang Xianzu, you must grasp the sense of proportion.
Especially when going to Kyoto from now on, you need to be more careful. If you make a wrong step, you may step into an abyss."
Hearing this, Tang Ji couldn't help but glance at Li Yu.
The latter quickly raised his hand: "I swear, I really did not collude with Mr. Chen!"
Tang Ji looked away, swallowed, and replied: "Mr. Chen, you?"
"Even if I am not injured by the bandits, my body will not last long. I hope I can survive this new year, cough cough~" After Professor Chen finished speaking, he covered his chest again and coughed violently.
After hearing what he said, everyone present was shocked.
Li Yu frowned slightly and said anxiously: "I will send a message to my father and send the imperial doctor to treat you."
Professor Chen gently waved his skinny old hand and continued: "Your Majesty has many things to do every day and has many affairs, so it's better not to bother him. By the way, Tang Ji, let Xiao Ran spend more time with me during these days. She still has
There are a lot of things that I haven’t learned yet, so I tried to pass them on to her, so that she has a successor.”
"Mr. Chen, I..." Tang Ji's eyes showed a little sadness.
"What? Are you still unwilling to go to Kyoto?" Mr. Chen asked.
Tang Ji shook his head and said calmly: "This is the agreement between you and me. Tang Ji will not break his promise. But, do you really not want to try any more treatment?"
The reason why he wanted to stay in Huaizhou first was to make more money so that he could have a way out. But now that the city has been looted by bandits, it may take a long time to recover. It is better to go to Kyoto and start over.
He agreed to help Jiang Ran investigate his father-in-law's case. It would be much more convenient to become an official in the court. Since someone was building a bridge, there was no need for him to refuse. He just watched the old man who was lively and cheerful a few days ago become like this.
I suddenly felt a little sad.
"Hahaha, I remember when we first met, you called me 'old guy'. Why do you still care about me now?" Professor Chen joked, then stood up, picked up the crutches leaning on the side, and slowly
Walking out of the hall, he murmured in a low voice: "Humans, life and death are destined, I have lived enough in this life!"
At this moment, Jiang Ran, who was standing outside the door, came out. His eyes were soaked with white mist. He stepped forward and supported him: "Mr. Chen, let me see you off."
"How come the little girl has learned to listen to the corner of the wall? Stop crying, I hate people crying..." Professor Chen walked slowly towards the courtyard, and kept saying comforting words to Jiang Ran.
Looking at his back, Li Yu sighed: "I will find a doctor later to diagnose and treat Mr. Chen."
Tang Ji didn't say much, but nodded slightly.
Not long after, Li Yu took the lead in coming out of his sadness and patted Tang Ji on the shoulder: "That's good, I'm not the only one recommending you to become an official in the court!"
"You can revise that memorial later, at least don't mark my name so heavily." Tang Ji reminded.
Li Yu nodded and agreed, handing the memorial in his sleeve to Zeng Jin: "Master Zeng, please make another copy later."
"I obey your orders." Zeng Jin took the fold with both hands, put it into his sleeves, turned to Tang Ji with a smile and said: "Young Master Tang saved Yunhuai City from fire and water this time, and I didn't even have time to say thank you. When the time comes,
During the New Year's court meeting, I will definitely say a few kind words for you in front of His Majesty."
Even Mr. Chen said that this boy's future is limitless, so he must build a good relationship.
"Don't dare, this is what ordinary people should do." Tang Ji responded politely, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
These three people all want to recommend me. It seems that I have to go to Kyoto!