Ganlu Hall.
While reviewing memorials, Li Shimin asked Zhang Anan, who was standing beside him, questions.
"How is my eldest grandson doing lately? Has he adapted to life in the palace?"
"Your Majesty, the eldest grandson is no longer as hostile to servants as he was at the beginning; he has gradually adapted..."
"Zhang Gui and the eldest grandson get along very well now. The eldest grandson trusts Zhang Gui with many things, and even lets Zhang Gui do his hair..."
"very good!"
"Continue to send more people; we must help this child adapt to palace life as soon as possible!"
"promise!"
In fact, Li Shimin made this arrangement on purpose. He had noticed Li Jue's problems long ago: he was too reserved, too independent, and too easily ashamed.
Just being seen naked by Xu Hui was enough to make him so embarrassed that he couldn't face anyone. This was not a good thing.
After all, true benefactors don't have so much shame.
From childhood to adulthood, they have been served by servants in everything they do, from eating and sleeping to bathing and using the toilet. Their bodies have been seen countless times, so there is no secret to speak of.
This not only highlights the status of influential people, but also helps them get used to the circle of influential people from a young age, cultivating their ability to focus on important matters rather than trivial ones.
Of course, this is only one aspect of aristocratic education, and it does not mean that people who are served by servants from a young age will necessarily be successful when they grow up.
If you don't study hard and practice martial arts, you'll still be a useless person when you grow up.
Li Shimin decided to give Li Jue a noble education and raise him in the palace for several years.
"Your Majesty, Princess Jinyang and her eldest grandson have arrived!"
"Let them in!"
Before long, Si Zi led Li Jue into the Ganlu Hall, bowed to his father, and then jumped up in front of his father with a grin.
"Father, your daughter has brought your beloved grandson, hee hee..."
Looking at Li Jue, who was standing there dumbfounded, Li Shimin sighed inwardly, "The task of educating this grandson is arduous and long-term!"
"Li Jue, have you been satisfied with your stay these past few days?"
"Not satisfied!"
What are the main complaints?
"I have to serve so many people, and I have no personal space at all, which makes me very uncomfortable..."
"oh!"
"Oh, that's all there is to it. Well, you'll get used to it eventually!"
"Grandpa, I don't want to live in the palace anymore, I want to move out..."
"no!"
"From now on, you may only live in the palace until you come of age!"
"I……"
When Li Shimin saw his grandson frowning, he knew what his grandson was plotting, and immediately snorted coldly.
"If you dare to run away, don't blame me for hanging you from the roof beam and beating you!"
"you……"
"From now on, you will go to the East Palace every day to study with your Ninth Uncle. You will also have to attend the daily small court assembly and the large court assembly on the first and fifteenth of each month."
"ah?"
"The specific assignments will be given to you by your teacher. You just need to complete them on time and in the required amount every day."
"If you dare to slack off, see how I deal with you!"
After saying this, Li Shimin casually grabbed an imperial edict from the table and threw it at Li Jue's feet without even looking at it.
"This is my reward to you!"
"What?"
"Why don't you just take a look and see for yourself?"
When Li Jue opened the imperial edict, he saw that it had appointed him as the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, and also granted him the military command of six prefectures: Qingzhou, Longzhou, Qizhou, Jingzhou, Yuanzhou, and Qinzhou.
What is this?
Li Shimin responded calmly upon hearing this.
"It's nothing, it just means you can collect more salaries!"
"It's just receiving a salary!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue was immediately disappointed. He had thought he could lead the local troops in a rebellion...
Li Shimin waved his hand at Li Jue.
Go!
"Go to the East Palace to study first, and start formally participating in the small court assembly tomorrow!"
"oh!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue's face immediately turned bitter, because he knew that his future was bleak...
Si Zi personally led Li Jue to the East Palace, introducing him to the names of each palace. However, as Li Jue listened to these introductions, a trace of sadness appeared on his face.
Three years ago, this was my home!
Now that I've returned to the Eastern Palace, I actually need someone to lead me around and introduce me to others!
"Nephew, Chongwen Academy is just ahead!"
"Your Ninth Uncle isn't the only one at Chongwen Academy; there are also sons of officials of the fifth rank or higher from the capital. You'll have to cultivate good relationships with them in the future!"
"oh!"
"Who is the master here? Is he powerful?"
"It's said to be Xiao Yu, but whether he's powerful or not is unknown..."
"Your aunt can only take you this far. You can go inside by yourself..."
"Auntie, aren't you coming in with me?"
"Auntie is a girl, and girls don't need to go to school, hee hee!"
After saying this, Si Zi smiled and ran away, leaving Li Jue alone with a furrowed brow.
Li Jue stood at the door for a while before nervously entering Chongwen Hall. The first thing he saw was a group of curious faces looking around. Then he saw an old man with white hair cough heavily, and the group of curious faces immediately turned their heads away, not daring to look back at him.
Only Li Zhi smiled and looked him over, then walked towards him warmly.
"My nephew must be completely unprepared for his first day of school, right?"
"I've prepared a set of writing materials for you in advance. Just make do with it for now. If you find it unsuitable, Uncle Jiu will find you something better!"
"Thank you, Uncle Jiu!"
"Come, come, sit next to Uncle Jiu. You can ask Uncle Jiu anytime if you don't understand anything!"
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