His Majesty Li Er had a banquet for the officials at noon, and was congratulated by all the officials. He drank a few more drinks and praised his youngest brother to them. Said that his younger brother has grown more and more, and has become more and more sensible recently, and he finally lives up to the instructions of the Supreme Emperor before his death!
All the officials felt that His Majesty Li Er's eyes were from his own brother. No matter how they looked at him, he felt that his brother was not bad. If you ask them, although this kid Li Yuanying has indeed changed a bit, it is absolutely impossible to use the word "sensible" to describe him.
At least, recently they heard that Li Yuanying read out his ideas from reading, and went to the Imperial College to discuss issues with the students from time to time.
If it weren't for a friend of his who is very popular in the Imperial College, he would have become the target of the students' beatings. After all, this kid only asks tricky questions, and when he stumps people, he triumphantly laughs at them. No matter how good his temper is, he will bear it Can't live! I heard people say that every time this kid finishes picking a job, he still has to say: "You guys are not as good as Brother Wei. Do you know Brother Wei? He is Wei Ying, the grandson of Zheng Guogong Wei Zheng. Although he has not yet entered the Imperial College, he will soon It's in!"
Kong Yingda told Wei Zheng about this in private, and told him to be prepared in his heart. After Li Yuanying made such a provocation, his grandson would become the target of public criticism before entering the Imperial College! But Kong Yingda also comforted Wei Zheng that his grandson will not be alone, and Li Yuanying will have to reap the consequences sooner or later!
Therefore, Wei Zheng's mouth twitched when he heard His Majesty Li Er boasting after drinking, not knowing what to say. That kid is smart because he is smart, but he acts too recklessly. If His Majesty Li Er keeps getting used to it, I don't know what he will become if he gets used to it! Therefore, Wei Zheng was very much in favor of letting Li Yuanying and Li Zhi take the Imperial College entrance examination together in two days, regardless of whether he can restrain that kid, let him suffer first!
His Majesty Li Er saw that the response from his praise of his younger brother was not very enthusiastic, so he immediately asked people to show the painting "Hui Feng He Chang" that he wrote in the morning for everyone to see.
His Majesty Li Er is a very narcissistic person. He usually likes others to praise him. When he is excited, he will boast to himself, "Although I am the emperor, I often take over the work of the general." Of course, he was told in a letter afterwards, saying how could he be greedy for credit when he was an emperor, and grab credit with his courtiers
This time, Baiguan saw the character and recognized it. This is the big character inscribed by Yubi himself. Because of the special day, even Wei Zheng didn't say anything to spoil the fun, and along with the others, he boasted that this word is well written and has a good meaning. The favorable wind is smooth, isn't it a herald of Shi Renzheng's spring wind and rain, so that the people can recuperate and live and work in peace and contentment!
His Majesty Li Er was in a great mood when he heard all the officials praise his handwriting from various angles, from the shape of the words to the meaning of the words. However, this was not his purpose, he waited for the others to finish their compliments before asking: "What do you think of this paper?"
The others were stunned by His Majesty Li Er's question. Paper? Doesn't this paper look special? Isn't it similar to ordinary paper
Changsun Wuji boldly stood up: "Forgive me for my poor eyesight, I didn't see any difference between this paper, please Your Majesty to clarify for us."
His Majesty Li Er clapped his hands, and laughed: "Did you all see the difference? That's right, this paper is not much different from the paper we usually use, but the cost is less than 10% of the original!"
Everyone was shocked, especially civil servants like Kong Yingda, who were very excited when they heard the words: "Your Majesty, are you serious?"
His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "This is my birthday present from my youngest brother. Of course, it is true. The method of making paper, Yuanying has already been dedicated to me. The Ministry of Industry will send some people to Yuanying's place someday. Learn to make this new paper earlier, so that students all over the world can use cheap paper!"
Kong Yingda didn't expect that this paper was actually created by Li Yuanying, and he felt a little complicated, and even doubted his own vision.
In the past, he thought that Li Yuanying was very stubborn and unbearable, but after being taught by Wei Zheng and Xiao Deyan, Li Yuanying actually showed a different kind of talent, reading, doing things and writing articles revealed a wisdom far beyond that of his peers. Later, Li Yuanying said, "Let everyone in the world have books to read." He felt that Li Yuanying was talking big, and secretly felt that he was not afraid of flashing his tongue. new paper!
Could it be that he really misjudged and missed such a good student
Kong Yingda thought about it for a second, Li Yuanying was about to enter the Imperial College, and he would be a student of the Imperial College by then, and he would still be his student by then! Kong Yingda came up with such an idea, so he couldn't sit still. After the birthday banquet, he caught up with His Majesty Li Er, and discussed with His Majesty Li Er that Li Yuanying should take the exam after the new year, so that they can study with other supervisors in the spring.
His Majesty Li Er had lost most of his alcohol, and after hearing what Kong Yingda said, he knew that Kong Yingda was a little impatient because he saw that his younger brother was capable. His Majesty Li Er laughed and readily agreed: "Okay, I'll ask someone to notify them."
Literati are thin-skinned, and Kong Yingda's face became hot when His Majesty Li Er smiled so much. But when he thought that the Guozijian was about to usher in new changes, he didn't care about this little embarrassment. He got His Majesty Li Er's consent and went back to ask the students to prepare together, and worked hard to produce a job that was neither too difficult nor too easy. The examination paper came to the school to test Li Yuanying and others.
In the evening, it was time for the royal family to get together. Everyone prepared a birthday gift for His Majesty Li Er. Although it was not necessarily expensive, it was carefully prepared.
Li Chengqian is the crown prince, if he presents too much on his birthday, he will be criticized; if he presents it too lightly, he will be criticized too! Therefore, the things he prepared were quite satisfactory, not too outstanding, and it was not impossible to take them out. His Majesty Li Er didn't say anything when he saw it, he nodded slightly and asked people to take it away.
Li Tai had already heard that His Majesty Li Er was showing off Li Yuanying's birthday gift with his ministers at noon, and secretly hated Li Yuanying for not following the rules. No one else sent it, so what's the matter with you sending it first? You're the one who stands out! Li Tai gritted his teeth and put away the jade carvings he had prepared, and took out the "Kuo Di Zhi" which he had been repairing for several years.
He didn't believe it anymore, could the new paper made by craftsmen be better than the "Kuo Di Zhi" that he had refined for several years? The emperor must like his topography more!
After Li Ke presented the gift, Li Tai personally held many thick volumes of "Kuo Di Zhi", and went forward to let His Majesty Li Er read it.
His Majesty Li Er gave Xiao Deyan and others to Li Tai precisely because Li Tai wanted to revise the "Kuo Di Zhi". Hearing Li Tai's story that the book had been repaired, he was very satisfied. He picked it up and glanced at the volume. The book is brilliant, the records are detailed, it is not boring to read, and it is well-founded. Immediately, Longyan was very happy and boasted: "As expected of my son!"
When other people saw this battle, they knew that no matter how well prepared they were, this must be His Majesty Li Er's favorite birthday gift. The fourth child is so cruel, he actually used the "Kuo Dizhi" that he had been working on for several years to celebrate His Majesty Li Er's birthday!
Li Chengqian looked at everyone's reaction with no expression on his face. He is not a likable child, and it is impossible for him and his father to be as close as an ordinary father and son. There is nothing to compare.
The fourth child, on the other hand, was afraid that he would not be able to sit still after learning of Li Yuanying's gift at noon, and he must fight for the best son in the world, so he presented the "Kuo Dizhi" at the bottom of the box.
Li Yuanying's position is very close to Li Chengqian. Others are watching His Majesty Li Er and Li Tai's father and son love each other deeply, but he leans close to Li Chengqian and mentions what he is thinking about: "Chengqian, should you ask Master Xiao to ask for help?" coming?"
Hearing Li Yuanying's mention, Li Chengqian also remembered Li Yuanying's proposal earlier. He said: "Father has his own plan for the fate of the old scholar Xiao, how can we mention it." If he opens his mouth right away, others will not know how to arrange him!
Li Yuanying hated iron for being weak: "If you don't say it, how will others know that you want it!" He gave Li Chengqian a detailed account of the benefits of begging people, "Xiang'er has also reached the age for studying, and you let Mr. Xiao teach him. I don't think anyone can teach him better than Mr. Xiao. Don't believe it, just look at it." Me, I was taught by Master Xiao. Anyway, you have not been scolded for a day or two, what's the point of letting them scold you again, is it better than letting Xiang'er get enlightened?"
When Li Yuanying lowered his voice to encourage him, Li Chengqian actually thought it was the same reason. If he doesn't fight for it, what will his son do in the future? He is no longer alone, he has a princess and an elephant, he has to do what he should do, and he has to want what he needs.
Li Yuanying's example is really good. Li Chengqian knew what Li Yuanying was like in the past, and there were not one or two people who were tortured by Li Yuanying to the point of shame and anger, and swore to their death that they would never teach Li Yuanying such a bastard again. But after being taught by Wei Zheng and Xiao Deyan, Li Yuanying became more sensible and read better books. I heard that he went to the Imperial College to "combat with the Confucian scholars" without showing any timidity!
Li Chengqian nodded and agreed: "Then I will go and talk to my father later."
Li Yuanying said: "That's right. As a father, you have to think more about Xiang'er, and you have to choose the best for him."
Li Chengqian complied very well.
Li Yuanying was too addicted to instructing his nephew, so he couldn't sit still anymore, so he wandered around to find a bunch of short and slender nephews and grandnieces to play with, and taught them to congratulate His Majesty Li Er together later. Li Yuanying said: "You don't need to prepare gifts, just look at the many people ahead who want to give things to your imperial grandfather, we can practice a special birthday speech on the spot to make your imperial grandfather happy."
Li Xiang responded first.
Li Xiaoyuan quickly ran to Li Yuanying's side and hugged his thigh to express his position.
The others were a little hesitant at first, but when they heard the two best-born cousins express their views, they immediately agreed bravely.
Li Yuanying took them to hide outside and instructed them to rehearse.
When we got outside, Li Yuanying counted, and there were quite a few grand-nephews and grand-nieces who could just talk. He taught them to line up according to their grades and heights, and asked them to read a word each. Li Xianglai started with "Shou and Tian Qi", and Li Xiaoyuanqiu followed up with "Qi Tian Hong Fu", and then continued, "Fu Ru East China Sea", one after another, neatly connected into a string.
Li Yuanying squatted down to teach them, this is called Solitaire, everyone is the son of the royal family, one after another, only when everyone is united, can we become a dragon, without anyone, we can't do it, we surnamed Li have to take care of each other. After the teaching was over, Li Yuanying asked them to practice in a low voice several times, and then told them one by one: "If anyone forgets the words, the one in the front should remind the one behind in a low voice. This is not cheating, it is called unity!"
They were all two or three-year-old Xiao Douding, who had never been entrusted with such a serious task before. They were all very excited, and happily agreed: "I know!"
So the others presented birthday gifts one by one, and Li Xiang led a bunch of short beans and ran to line up in front of His Majesty Li Er, and performed Solitaire for His Majesty Li Er with a childish voice. A grandson of the emperor was born and raised in the fief. He had never seen so many people, and he felt a little stage fright. He really forgot his words, and the people next to him whispered to him to remind him.
Although there were a few twists and turns, a birthday celebration solitaire was perfectly put together. His Majesty Li Er is middle-aged, and he likes to have children and grandchildren around his knees. His son is almost grown up. Of course, this group of little beans makes him very happy. His Majesty Li Er hugged Li Xiang on his lap, pulled Li Xiaoyuan into his arms, recognized the other grandchildren one by one, and then asked Li Xiang, "Who taught you?" I know it wasn't thought up by such a group of little dolls.
Li Xiang and Li Xiaoyuanqiu repeated Li Yuanying's words to His Majesty Li Er one by one. When it comes to remembering their words, they are the best!
After hearing this, His Majesty Li Er patted the two grandsons he had seen the most lovingly: "You guys are right, you must remember what you said." He praised the other grandchildren and asked someone to give them rewards.
They were all children, so they were naturally happy to receive the reward, and happily ran back to their father and mother concubine escorted by the servants. The other Li Yuanying who didn't let their children follow when they came to beg others were all regretful at this moment. If they had known that Li Yuanying gave the children such a chance to show their face, they should have let their children follow!
Li Yuanying didn't care what other people thought at all. When he had enough playing, he sat down to eat and drink, and after eating, he took Xiaoluotou and Xiaodouding to play around wildly. He didn't go back to his residence happily until the family banquet was over.
Liu Baolin had long been looking forward to his son's return, and seeing Li Yuanying's face was also flushed, he took his hand and asked with concern, "Have you been drinking?"
Li Yuanying said: "I didn't drink, and they played with the elephant for a while."
Liu Baolin originally wanted to persuade Li Yuanying not to play too much, it would be bad if the emperor's grandson bumped into him, but thinking about his son's stubborn temper, Liu Baolin swallowed his words back, and only asked Li Yuanying if he had any surprises when he gave the birthday gift. what a mistake.
Li Yuanying said: "That's right, I heard from Cheng Qian that at noon, Brother Huang showed off the good things I gave him with Old Wei, Brother Huang, he likes it very much!"
As the mother and son were talking, the reward from His Majesty Li Er came down. Li Yuanying happily took Liu Baolin to accept the reward, and said to Liu Baolin, "Look, Brother Huang is really satisfied, right?" , I feel that I usually fall in love with him, I am very happy, I feel that Brother Huang really understands him.
Seeing that Li Yuanying was so happy and that the rewards sent by His Majesty Li Er were really rich enough to make others jealous, Liu Baolin felt relieved. She smiled and watched Li Yuanying tell her what kind of treasures His Majesty Li Er sent her, one said "I wanted this last time, Brother Huang didn't give it to me" and the other said "I haven't asked for this for a long time." , and finally helped Li Yuanying put them away one by one, and kept them as family heirlooms according to Li Yuanying's wishes.
After Li Yuanying saved his treasures, he murmured to Liu Baolin: "Just now Qingque presented the "Kuo Dizhi" to the emperor. Go ask for it!"
Li Yuanying was willing to read, and Liu Baolin of course agreed, nodding his head. She doesn't understand too many principles, but it's always right to read more and learn more.
The author has something to say:
His Majesty Li Er: You praise, praise hard, and I will tell you that you are wrong after boasting!
Baiguan: Shameless! ! !
Little Prince: Brother, I heard that Qing Que compiled a book (rubbing hands)
Fourth nephew: Get lost! go away! ! !