Living leisurely in Tang Dynasty

Chapter 12

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Xiao Deyan went through three dynasties of Chen, Sui and Tang. He was in charge of teaching the crown prince during the reign of Wu De, and now he is arranged to teach Li Tai, which shows that his knowledge is very good. Compared with his knowledge, what attracts him more attention is his extremely healthy body. He is already eighty-two years old this year, and it is not difficult to mount a horse and bend a bow. He is really extremely powerful.

Li Yuanying thought that he would see a shambling old man who was trembling when he spoke, but when he followed Li Tai to Xiao Deyan's residence, he found that this man was old but very energetic, with white hair and white beard neatly groomed , looking like a fairy in a painting.

Li Yuanying felt that this old man was very unusual, so he couldn't help restraining his usual stubbornness, and followed Li Tai to say hello.

Xiao Deyan had also heard about the absurd things Li Yuanying did, but he had lived a long time, so he was no stranger to them. He also asked with interest: "Why does Your Highness want to find me?"

Li Yuanying sat down in front of Xiao Deyan, and began to talk about how bad Kong Yingda was. First of all, Kong Yingda scared him under the tree that day, and then said that Kong Yingda punished him not to enter the lecture hall, anyway, he should not learn from Kong Yingda anymore!

Li Tai was listening and didn't know what expression to make. He just felt that Kong Yingda was wronged: what are you doing climbing a tree? If you don't climb trees, there won't be so many things behind!

Li Yuanying didn't think so, he couldn't be wrong anyway, the one who was wrong must be someone else. He and Xiao Deyan finished talking about Kong Yingda, and then told Xiao Deyan the question Kong Yingda gave him, and asked Xiao Deyan humbly: "Can you tell me how to answer such a question?"

Now Li Tai and Xiao Deyan were a little surprised: Kong Yingda actually gave Li Yuanying such an advanced question

Seeing that Xiao Deyan did not answer, Li Yuanying continued to add that he had already consulted Wei Zheng. He clearly stated the level he wanted to achieve: "I know this question, but I still can't change it. How can I answer it in plenary session?"

Xiao Deyan stroked his beard and said, "It's hard."

In the past, Li Yuanying would give up when he heard that it was difficult, but today he felt that he was underestimated by His Majesty Li Er and Kong Yingda, and suddenly he became a little stubborn and would not give up until he reached his goal. Li Yuanying said: "I am not afraid of difficulties!"

Xiao Deyan looked at Li Yuanying, and found that his eyes were clear and his expression was firm, and he really wanted to read "The Analects of Confucius" thoroughly. Seeing that Li Yuanying was about the same age as his youngest grandson, Xiao Deyan asked, "Have you read the Analects?"

Li Yuanying said: "I can recite it!"

Xiao Deyan was slightly surprised. He nodded and said: "Then I'll list some books for you, you go and read them first and then come to me."

Hearing that he wanted to read a book, Li Yuanying's small face twisted into a bitter gourd. But when he thought that he would soon impress His Majesty Li Er and the others, Li Yuanying immediately became energetic, and replied loudly: "Okay!"

Seeing his thoughts written on his face, Xiao Deyan was so happy that he got someone to grind the ink, and took a piece of paper to give him a list of books.

Li Yuanying felt that he was familiar with Xiao Deyan, and immediately began to be unruly, curiously moved the futon to Xiao Deyan's side, wanting to see in advance what book Xiao Deyan picked for him.

Li Yuanying's appearance of probing his head was completely like a child's, Xiao Deyan felt that the child was innocent and lively, so he let him look there.

Xiao Deyan has always been the most polite, and he is equally strict with Li Tai. When Li Tai saw Li Yuanying's actions, he thought Xiao Deyan would reprimand him, but he didn't want Xiao Deyan to be so indulgent to Li Yuanying, not only did not reprimand Li Yuanying, but also smiled!

Li Tai was very depressed, but Li Yuanying happily stood next to Xiao Deyan and commented: "Your handwriting is really good, strong and powerful!" He also sighed, "I want to write such words too, but the writing is always soft of."

Xiao Deyan said: "In painting and calligraphy, three points depend on talent, and seven points depend on hard work."

Li Yuanying has his own set of reasons: "You are right! But I feel that if you don't have three points of talent, even hard training is useless! So, I still don't practice."

It was the first time Xiao Deyan heard that people were too lazy to be so righteous. He didn't feel disgusted, but also found it very interesting, so he said to Li Yuanying: "When you have learned the "Analects" thoroughly, they will ask you to write it out, but when you write it, you will be a stinky hand, and others will have reasons to call you Didn't learn well."

It was also the first time for Li Yuanying to hear such an analysis from his own point of view. He felt that what Xiao Deyan said was very reasonable, his brother Huang and Kong Yingda were obviously such shameless people! He snorted twice, and said disapprovingly, "I'm also very talented! I'm really good at drawing!"

Xiao De said: "If you have talent, you have to let others see it, so that others will recognize it." He handed the written book list to Li Yuanying.

Li Yuanying took the book list, obediently thanked Xiao Deyan, and ran away quickly, wondering if he had listened to Xiao Deyan's words.

Li Tai waited for Li Yuanying to run away, and then said: "Teacher, you seem to like Uncle Yao very much." Li Yuanying dared to do anything since he was a child, and when he was a fool, his father would be so angry that Li Tai never thought that Xiao Deyan would like him.

Xiao Deyan said with a smile: "My grandson is as old as him, so it's inevitable that he will like it when he sees him."

Hearing what Xiao Deyan said, Li Tai also understood. He stayed and talked with Xiao Deyan for a while, and then went back to his residence to study.

Sitting in the same place, Xiao Deyan looked at a Changdi plant in the courtyard. Changdi flowers bloomed silently on the branches, like balls of white snow.

In the "Book of Songs", there is a poem called Chang Di, which is about the righteousness of brothers. The first sentence is "Chang Di's flower, E Buwei. All people today are like brothers", which means "You look at Chang Di's flowers blooming It is bright and brilliant, so much like the friendship between brothers! Counting the people in the world, even the closest people can't kiss brothers."

It's a pity that people's hearts are changeable, and they are always driven by external things.

Xiao Deyan closed his eyes, his low sigh was hidden in the gentle breeze.

Li Yuanying took the book list and ran to the library again.

He has been full of energy recently, with inexhaustible energy all over his body, and he doesn't feel tired from running around. When he arrives at the library, he looks for books from the book list.

Li Yuanying was notorious, most people would not dare to bother him, so he read all the books for a long time, only to find one or two volumes.

Li Yuanying was a little angry: why are there so many books here!

In normal times, Li Yuanying would have ordered someone to find it for him, but he was so stubborn that he had to find it himself!

Li Yuanying grumbled and rummaged here and there, making a lot of noise, which soon alarmed the woman on the other side of the bookshelf.

The woman came around, unexpectedly, she was a martial artist whom Li Yuanying had met last time.

Li Yuanying still remembered her, and wondered, "Why are you here again? Could it be that you have made this place your home?"

Wu Cairen smiled and said, "If you can live here, why not?" She saluted Li Yuanying graciously, looked at the book list in Li Yuanying's hand and said, "Is your Highness looking for any books? I can help you." His Highness will look for you."

Li Yuanying thought for a while, nodded and said, "That's fine." He handed the book list to Wu Cairen.

Wu Cairen glanced at it, and roughly memorized the title of the book on it. She took a closer look, returned the book list to Li Yuanying, and began to take volumes of books from different bookshelves for Li Yuanying familiarly.

Even though Li Yuanying was still young, he felt that this woman looked very unusual, and even the action of fetching the book showed a different kind of calmness. It seems that she stayed in this library not to create a chance to meet His Majesty Li Er, but to really read a book.

Why do both of them love reading so much? I have to read so many words, so tired!

Li Yuanying saw that Wu Cairen could find the book almost without thinking, and boasted: "You are very good." After boasting, he thought for a while, and added, "But it is still not as good as Sister Shu, who can write two books. Seed words!"

Wu Cairen was not annoyed when he heard the words, but asked curiously: "Who is Sister Shu?"

Li Yuanying said: "Of course it's a good friend I just met!"

While speaking, Wu Cairen had found all the books Li Yuanying wanted.

Li Yuanying opened his eyes wide: "So many!" He hugged the seven or eight volumes of books with a sigh, thanked Wu Cairen, and left with a bitter face.

Li Yuanying was walking back with the book in his arms, and bumped into Li Zhi who happened to be out of class.

Li Zhi was a little shocked: "What are you doing with so many books?"

Li Yuanying took it for granted: "Take a look!"

Li Zhi couldn't help giving him a blank look, and said, "Of course I know that books are for reading. I mean, why do you want to read books all of a sudden?"

Li Yuanying and Li Zhi turned a corner together and talked about Kong Yingda's going to the imperial court to file a complaint. He said viciously: "Old Kong is too bad, I want to surprise him!"

Li Zhi was silent for a while.

Li Yuanying told Li Zhi that he went to Wei Zheng and Xiao Deyan for advice, and said confidently: "When I finish reading these books, I will definitely be able to answer Lao Kong's questions!"

When Li Zhi heard that Li Yuanying's goal was so ambitious, he thought it was impossible. But it was rare for Li Yuanying to want to read and study, and Li Zhi didn't hit him hard, just said: "Let me make a copy of the book list, and I want to read it too."

Li Yuanying readily agreed, and generously shared the learning materials with Li Zhi. Reading alone is too boring, so it's just right to bring Li Zhi along!

Now that he has made up his mind to study hard, Li Yuanying will not skip class anymore, and will take books to the lecture hall every day.

After a few days of calm, Dong Xiaoyi from the greenhouse came and told Li Yuanying that the sunflower seeds had germinated, and the young shoots had come out of the ground!

Li Yuanying was very happy and enthusiastically shared the good news with his son and the others. Early the next morning, he went to Wei Zheng's residence to look for Wei Shu, and asked her to go see the sunflower buds together.

Wei Shu readily agreed, and went with Li Yuanying to join the three of Sizi.

Although the three little girls said they didn't like Uncle Yao anymore, they happily went to play with Li Yuanying the next day, and they didn't remember crying so sadly.

The five people ran to watch the sunflowers, and Li Yuanying told them that he had to study hard, and said to Sizi and Wei Shu who had good handwriting: "I want to start practicing calligraphy too. How do you practice? Teach me I will!"

Sizi couldn't tell why, but could only say: "Father taught me."

Wei Shu's thinking is relatively clear: "You can write as many words as you like, and my grandfather will remind me a few words from time to time."

Li Yuanying said: "I understand, write more, and then ask people."

Wei Shu nodded.

Li Yuanying said: "Then I will write it first, and I will use it to ask you next time. If you all feel better, I will ask others." Li Yuanying still has a good face, knowing that it will only be good for others to use his current words. It is ridiculous and generous, so I made up my mind to pass the internal test first and then develop outward.

In the following days, Li Yuanying either read books or practiced calligraphy every day, and played with Sizi and the others.

However, the atmosphere in the lecture hall is slowly changing.

In the past, everyone wished that Li Yuanying did not exist, so as not to be affected by the noise he made. As a result, I don't know what happened during this period of time. Every master likes to ask Li Yuanying to answer questions, and almost regards him as a key training object.

Of course, Li Yuanying didn't think so, he just felt that these people were targeting him.

Li Yuanying asked Dai Ting to inquire and found that these people were all students of Kong Yingda!

Is it really unreasonable to ask him in turn and want to see him make a fool of himself? no way!

Soon, Li Yuanying began to incarnate another kind of troublesome student: before the masters called him up to answer questions, he raised his hand to ask questions! His question angles are tricky, his thinking is clear, and he can make the whole class mess up casually.

If it weren't for the fact that the lecturers are all well-educated people, I'm afraid he will make it impossible to continue the lecture!

The tit-for-tat confrontation between teachers and students every day made Li Yuanying feel less boring in the classroom.

Li Yuanying didn't feel that he was an asshole at all, and exchanged questions in the book with Li Zhi as usual, and exchanged calligraphy practice results with Sizi and Wei Shu. Occasionally, if he met Wei Zheng when he was looking for Wei Shu, he would listen to Wei Zheng talk about "Book of Rites" by the way.

After studying like this for more than a month, Li Yuanying actually finished reading the books that Xiao Deyan gave him seriously!

The author has something to say:

Little prince: I want to make you eat a catty!

Kong Yingda: I was taken aback.

Little Prince: No matter, eat a catty! ! !