Zhu Dachang clasped his fists: "I, Zhu Dachang, have only studied in the library for a few years and have never had a teacher."
Kong Li's heart skipped a beat: "Zhu Dachang? Are you the son-in-law of the Shen family?"
It turned out to be him as the son-in-law of Shen Mansion. Kong Xiaodie snorted and felt a little happy when she heard his identity, but that was all.
Nowadays, a literary and romantic figure emerges from Lingyun City. He advises Chen Juren in writing "Those Things About the Yan Kingdom". On Xianyun Lake, a song "Mortal Song" shocked the world. Even Yun Wanqing, the most talented woman in Lingyun City, was fascinated by it. He was very flattering. How could Kong Li not hear about this fame?
It's just that Zhu Dachang, with his amazing talents, turned out to be someone else's son-in-law. It's too weird. A person with such talents can enter the court and become a famous scholar. Why would he be willing to be such a lowly son-in-law?
In the State of Yan, it was not uncommon for a certain son-in-law to change his destiny after he rose to prominence. People in Lingyun City could not help but guess that Zhu Dachang was greedy for Miss Shen's beauty and did not want to leave the Shen family.
Kong Li sighed: "Master Zhu has amazing talents, but has he ever thought about becoming an official in the court?"
Becoming an official? Zhu Dachang was startled. He had never thought about it. He had read many history books during his schooling days, so he naturally understood that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. It seemed that many high-ranking officials did not end well, and even good officials would be punished. The emperor will kill anyone he wants in a fit of rage. In front of the emperor, human life is like an ant, so it is better not to come into contact with the officialdom.
Yan Yinli's face was filled with joy. This is an excellent opportunity. Kong Ligui is the emperor's mentor. If you recommend someone to the emperor, the emperor will definitely use this person. Brother Zhu, you are going to reach the sky in one step!
Wait... Zhu Dachang came to his senses and realized that he seemed to have come to lure Old Man Kong to join his gang, but instead he lured him to become an official. This was completely reversed.
Zhu Dachang quickly shook his head and said: "I accept Mr. Kong's intention, but I have liked being unfettered since I was a child, and this officialdom is not suitable for me."
Kong Li looked at his precise words. Even if he said it again, he would not change his mind. He sighed. The current imperial court is in short supply of knowledgeable civil servants. With his wit and talent, he will definitely be able to accomplish great things. It is a pity that .......
"Everyone has his own ambitions. Since Mr. Zhu doesn't want to be an official in the court, I won't force him." Kong Li's eyes flashed with a trace of regret. He just hoped that Zhu Dachang would wake up in the future. How could a man remain unknown all his life? Have the heart to serve the country and be loyal to the emperor.
Zhu Dachang never played his cards according to common sense. If ordinary people heard that Kong Li recommended Guanhua, they would have fainted with joy, but he refused directly. Yan Yinli smiled bitterly and was speechless. I really don't know what he was thinking. Could it be Only recognize silver?
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Kong," Zhu Dachang said with a smile: "Mr. Kong, now that I have passed the three levels, you see..."
It's up to you. Zhu Dachang really wanted to say this, but he still held it back. He couldn't get too carried away. The matter hadn't been finalized yet, and it wouldn't be good to offend him.
Kong Xiaodie and Yan Yinli both looked at Kong Li, wanting to know what he would say next.
"Haha..." Kong Li stroked his long beard and said, "Since you have passed the three levels, little brother, you can naturally make a request to me. As long as it is not something unconscionable, I will comply."
"Remember, it's a request!" Kong Li said seriously, fearing that Zhu Dachang would catch him again.
One thing was enough. Zhu Dachang was not so evil. He smiled coquettishly and said: "My request will not be a bad thing, and it will be a great thing that benefits the country and the people."
What a great thing? Kong Li was stunned by him. He naturally didn't believe it and asked, "Brother, please explain clearly. What does it mean to benefit the country and the people?"
Brother Zhu, you said it clearly and said it so well. If Mr. Kong knew that it was...Yan Yinli was sweating coldly, maybe he wouldn't agree to it.
"Ahem..." Zhu Dachang coughed twice: "I have an academy that is about to open, so I hope Mr. Kong can be the dean of the academy."
Dean? Kong Li's eyes were blank, and he was thinking a lot. Kong Li never imagined that this little brother would let him become the dean. He was once the emperor's teacher, so after that, Kong Li stopped accepting students, because
Wouldn't the disciple he accepted become the emperor's junior disciple? With this kind of relationship, Kong Li would not dare to accept a disciple, but now he has to be the dean, which makes him feel so embarrassed.
Yan Yinli noticed the troubled look in Kong Li's eyes, and naturally knew the reason for this. Mr. Kong had never taught or educated anyone. Wouldn't it be too difficult for him to be the dean?
"Master Zhu..." Kong Li said slightly embarrassed: "Can you change one thing? I can't agree to this."
Although this is not a bad thing, establishing an academy is really a good thing that benefits the country and the people, but Kong Li's special status makes it difficult for him to take on such a big responsibility.
Zhu Dachang smiled and said: "Mr. Kong, there is no need to worry. This position of dean only requires Mr. Kong to have a false name. Mr. Kong only needs to take some time to visit the college every day and drink tea."
A false name... Kong Li was not an old fool. He immediately understood his intentions and thought to himself that he was just using his reputation to promote the academy. He was so resourceful and scheming!
Even if the promise was fulfilled, the promise was not broken, and Mr. Kong's wishes were not violated, how could Mr. Kong not agree? Yan Yinli was overjoyed, Brother Zhu's move was quite unique.
"In that case, I agree," Kong Li said with a smile.
The little granddaughter Kong Xiaodie next to her showed a sweet smile. She didn't know how boring it was to stay in this shabby yard. She could finally go out to play and go to the academy.
"Then thank you very much, Mr. Kong," Zhu Dachang said, clasping his fists: "In three days, the juniors will hold a publicity ceremony for the academy. At that time, I will send a carriage to pick up Mr. Kong to attend."
Publicity ceremony? Kong Li was stunned for a moment, then thought about it for a while, and then understood the meaning. It was a way to build momentum for the academy. This guy's words were really weird.
They had already passed the three levels. What else could Kong Li say? He let him arrange it and nodded: "Everything is at your discretion, little brother."
"Okay, I'll take my leave now," Zhu Dachang clasped his fists, and then exited the small courtyard with Yan Yinli.
I originally thought that this handsome young man was Zhu Dachang's follower, but when Kong Li took a serious look at him, he felt that he looked very familiar. He seemed to have seen him before somewhere, but he couldn't remember it for a moment.
"Brother Yan, I'm almost starving. Go get something to eat quickly," Zhu Dachang said quickly when he heard his stomach growling.
Yan Yinli also looked bitter: "I'm also very hungry. The market is not far from here. Let's go to the market to have some breakfast."
Zhu Dachang said: "Okay!"
So the two of them went to the market to have breakfast before going home to sleep. How could they sleep well after sleeping on their stomachs like this at night? So they quickly went home and lay down on the bed to sleep.