At this moment, Hu Hai was in high spirits, and what he said pleased the First Emperor greatly.
Even when the First Emperor heard the last part, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Wonderful, wonderful! I have studied Han Feizi for decades and have never understood this principle, but you, young man, have actually figured it out. You are truly a teachable child, a teachable child!"
"Father, there's no need to praise me so much. I simply use the time others spend playing in their leisure time to study. You can't be too tired to study, but you can't stop studying either."
Hu Hai was a gentleman, and his demeanor was graceful and dignified.
His entire being exuded the shadow of the First Emperor in his youth, which made the First Emperor feel increasingly fond of him.
"What a fine saying, 'One should not be too engrossed in reading, but one should not neglect reading altogether'! If my elder brother had your understanding, what would I have to worry about after my death?"
“Father, I believe that my elder brother has only been blinded by bad people for a time. He will eventually wake up.”
"Um!"
The First Emperor nodded, his evaluation of Hu Hai rising to a new level: "Hai'er is so young yet he has read through Han Feizi and is very knowledgeable about Han Fei's ideas on governing the country. This is very much to my liking."
Moreover, he is not a bookworm like Fusu who has become stupid from reading too much. If the Qin Dynasty were handed over to him, wouldn't it be much better than Fusu?
Just now, he pleaded for Fusu, and I saw that his expression was very sincere, not like a fake emotion. He is a kind and benevolent gentleman.
If the Qin dynasty were to be handed over to him, there's a high chance he wouldn't carry out a large-scale massacre of the royal family members.
Never mind, never mind.
I'd better put this idea aside, otherwise it might cause trouble between the two brothers, and I'll be cursed by future generations!
He dared not think about it any further.
Of course, he didn't know that Hu Hai, who was being very filial to him at this moment, was just not yet revealing his true colors.
Within the royal family.
Furthermore, if Hu Hai, who had long followed Zhao Gao around, could still maintain a pure heart, then he would truly be untainted by the mud.
But is that really the case?
Living in abalone stalls for so long, one becomes accustomed to the stench.
It is absolutely impossible to say that Hu Hai was not influenced by Zhao Gao.
“Father, my teacher Zhao has passed away. Now I am extremely fond of reading and often encounter problems. I consult the scholars, but they cannot solve my doubts. Therefore, I have come to visit you today, firstly to inquire about your health, and secondly to earnestly request that you bestow upon me a teacher who is knowledgeable in astronomy and geography.”
"Hahaha, alas, I thought you had something important to do? Turns out it's about studying. How could I not support you? This request is granted!"
The First Emperor's face immediately lit up with joy.
What parent doesn't want their son to love learning and enjoy reading?
Even the First Emperor was not immune to this.
After all, parents all hope that their children will be successful.
"Father, have you decided which one to appoint as my teacher? I don't want a pedantic bookworm, but I also don't want someone who has no knowledge of literature."
Hu Hai blinked his expectant little eyes, which made the First Emperor extremely happy.
This kid,
It really is my child!
That look in his eyes—it's just like the sincere plea I made to Wei Liao back then.
If only Fusu had the same heart as Hai'er.
"This, let me think about it."
Hu Hai's request was not excessive; after all, he himself did not like bookish nerds who were pedantic and pedantic.
Can someone who lacks knowledge and skills be considered a teacher?
Got it!
"Hai'er, what do you think of Li Si? He's currently imprisoned and has no time for politics. I can arrange for him to be your teacher!"
"No, Your Majesty, I have heard of Li Si's excellent works, but his character is flawed and his knowledge is mostly based on opportunism, which is not the righteous path that Your Majesty wishes to learn!"
"What about the old Imperial Clan Minister?"
"That won't do either. The old Imperial Clan Secretary's ideas are outdated and he cannot teach your son!"
"How about choosing one of these three: Dr. Chunyu Yue, Grand Historian Zhang Tang, or the retired Wei Liao?"
"Father, these are all conservative and old-fashioned people, not my good teachers!"
"You child, you can't do this, you can't do that. Is there no one in all of Qin who can be your teacher?"
The First Emperor's face immediately fell.
It looks terrible.
At this moment, he felt like he had been tricked by Hu Hai. How could he choose so many teachers and still be dissatisfied with them?
"Father, I have someone, but I'm afraid you won't want him to teach me!"
"who?"
"Prime Minister Li Lin!"
"What?"
The First Emperor's eyes widened. Hadn't he arranged for Li Lin to be Fusu's tutor?
Why is it that even Hu Hai now needs Li Lin to teach him?
this......
“Father, Prime Minister Li Lin is a man of great talent, like a literary star descended from heaven. He knows everything from astronomy to geography, and has considerable experience in the manufacture of objects. Moreover, he is skilled in military strategy, a veteran of battle, and a man of both literary and martial talents. He is a polymath, a genius, an eccentric genius, and a prodigy. How could I possibly miss such a man?”
"this......"
The First Emperor was immediately put on hold. To be honest, he only realized Li Lin's considerable expertise in military strategy after reading the paper version of "The Thirty-Six Stratagems" recently published by the Construction Bureau on behalf of Li Lin.
Can......
But he had already been promised to be Fusu's tutor, so why did Huhai suddenly appear and try to take him as his teacher?
This put the First Emperor in a difficult position.
After all, both sides are his flesh and blood, they are all his children, and he couldn't let Hu Hai down, could he?
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