Chapter 490 The Future Ruler
"Could it be that Lord Su has also heard of the reputation of the Hegan guards?" Li Chengqian said proudly.
"Haha!" Su Ying smiled without saying anything.
This Hegan Chengji was a complete opportunist. In order to save his own life, he stabbed Li Chengqian in the back.
Originally a frontier soldier, he fought against the Turks in the north during the last years of the Wude era. Later, he took off his armor and stayed in Chang'an.
Relying on the name of loyalty, he gathered a group of warriors, did things like taking money from people and helping them get rid of disasters, and walked among the powerful and wealthy families.
Later, he attached himself to Li Chengqian, gained his trust, and became the chief guard of the Eastern Palace.
He trained more than one hundred death warriors for Li Chengqian to deal with the people he hated the most, such as the pedantic Yu Zhining and Li Tai, who coveted the position of crown prince.
While working for the Eastern Palace, he flirted with other princes in private, exchanged glances with them, and made some money at the same time.
In the 17th year of Zhenguan, the fifth prince Li You rebelled in Qizhou. The emperor ordered Li You to commit suicide and at the same time thoroughly investigated the people and things related to the rebellion.
Following the clues, they found Hegan Chengji and discovered that this chief guard of the Eastern Palace was involved in Li You's rebellion case and should be executed according to the law.
In the prison, Hegan Chengji reported the prince for treason in order to save his life!
Not only was he spared the death penalty, he was also appointed as the commander of Youchuan Prefecture and was granted the title of Duke of Pingji County.
Until the first year of Xianqing, this traitor who sold his master for fame and fortune died of old age!
In the Crown Prince's Rebellion Case, the first beneficiary was the Ninth Prince Li Zhi, the second beneficiary was Zhangsun Wuji, and the third beneficiary was him!
"Master Su, this Hegan guard is very capable!" Li Chengqian wanted to show off to Su Ying.
Su Ying, who came from later generations, knew what Hegan Chengji was, but Li Chengqian did not know.
Hegan Chengji spent a lot of money to ask someone to introduce him to Li Chengqian, so the person who introduced him naturally had to speak well of Hegan Chengji.
Righteous, fearless, reliable, brave and resourceful, etc.
How could a twelve-year-old boy know how treacherous people are?
During the conversation, Hegan Chengji acted heroic, ambitious, and loyal, swearing to follow till death, which confused Li Chengqian.
As long as Empress Changsun is still alive, no one can challenge the crown prince's position.
Hegan Chengji was naturally loyal, worked hard, offered advice, and tried his best to demonstrate his strategy, means, and bravery, climbing step by step from a guard to the position of captain of the guards.
After Empress Zhangsun passed away, the growing prince had his own opinions, and when he had disagreements with the emperor, there was no one to mediate.
A bunch of pedants criticized the prince for this and that, and came to the emperor to seek credit.
When a group of people speak ill of one person for a long time, everyone will think that the problem lies with the person being criticized, and they will successfully sow discord between the father and the son.
Because of the favoritism, Li Tai was used by ministers with ulterior motives and gradually developed ambitions.
In addition, those who follow Li Chengqian are either bad teammates or have ulterior motives!
Finally, this unlucky prince finally left the stage!
"Oh!" Thinking of this, Su Ying sighed softly.
The prince was a good boy, but because his mother died early, he was used as a stepping stone for promotion by ministers with ulterior motives!
One of the most tragic and unforgettable princes in history!
"Why is Lord Su sighing?" Li Chengqian was surprised.
I have a keen eye for talent and have taken Hegan Chengji by my side. Why doesn't Lord Su congratulate me but sighs instead?
"Do I have it?" Su Ying looked puzzled and pretended to be confused.
"You don't know?" Li Chengqian was surprised and thought for a moment.
"I think he must have just returned from a long journey to Beijing and has been busy with work non-stop, so he must be exhausted!"
"Well! Maybe!" Su Ying sighed heavily.
Looking at the two brothers Li Chengqian and Li Tai, a flash of regret and worry flashed across his eyes.
The children of the royal family are all trained as elites and have outstanding talents.
If the brothers had not fought against each other, with their own abilities, they would have lived a life of wealth and glory until old age.
The carriage stopped and Li Chengqian got off first, followed by Li Tai and Su Ying.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince!" Xie Qingyun, who received the letter, brought Pei Yuzhen and others out to welcome the emperor.
"No need to be so polite!" Li Chengqian looked at these female teachers curiously.
The teacher's robe was a lake blue with the words "Wuzhou Women's Official School" embroidered on the left chest.
The female gentlemen were about the same age as Su Ying, with straight backs, calm and modest eyes, and graceful manners.
She has the spirit of a scholar, without any of the shyness of a girl in the boudoir, which inspires respect from people.
"Sir!" Xie Qingyun and others bowed to Su Ying with a respectful attitude.
"How are the children? Are they used to the food? Do they have enough winter clothes? Is there charcoal fire in the room?" Su Ying invited the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince to come into the inn and sit down.
“The food was all Lingnan cuisine, and I added winter clothes for the children and a charcoal fire in the room.
The New Year is coming to an end. I took the kids for a walk these past two days. There were no tests or homework. Classes will resume after the seventh day of the Lunar New Year!
Xie Qingyun followed behind Su Ying and replied clearly, which made Li Chengqian look at her with admiration.
This girl is only of marriageable age, but she is decisive and opinionated.
He has a dignified and elegant appearance, a voice as clear and pleasant as a stone chime, shiny black hair, and a look of great wealth and honor.
Such a person is hidden in this women's official school!
"Well, very good, thank you for your hard work! Qingyun!" Su Ying nodded approvingly, "Is the money enough?"
"Sir, it's enough, but..." Xie Qingyun looked up.
"What are your plans for these children, sir? Will they return home after the spring, or will they stay and attend private schools or academies?"
I have missed the end-of-year exams, so I have to wait another year to take the exams in literature and mathematics.
The food and drink expenses this year are quite high, and we can’t just eat and drink at the Fulon Inn all the time!
Su Ying scratched her head, tapping her fingers on the table. After a moment, she asked, "Has Hu Erlang been here?"
"I have been here and allocated a sum of money from the Lingnan Specialty Store to provide scholarships for the children." Xie Qingyun replied.
"Ask the innkeeper for help and find a house to house the children and invite a few teachers to give lessons." Su Ying arranged.
The Agricultural College and the Engineering College will be recruiting students in May. Let these kids give it a try. If one can get in, it’s a win.
If you take the mathematics exam again at the end of the year, you may still be able to get in. If you really can't pass, find a library school to study.
"Yes, sir!" Xie Qingyun didn't ask why, because she knew that the sir had a chance of success.
"Oh, yes, there's an assignment. After the spring comes, you guys will go to the palace and teach the princesses about silkworm rearing, silk reeling, and weaving!"
Su Ying thought of Changle and Yuzhang.
Xie Qingyun and the other girls flashed with joy, "Yes! Sir!"
Entering the palace! I've never seen what a royal palace looks like! Being a husband to a princess, just thinking about it makes me proud!
"Sir! Is this the Lingnan way of raising pigs?" Xie Qingyun asked.
If it was just ordinary silkworm breeding, why would they need to come to the palace to teach? There are plenty of capable people in the Shaofu's weaving and dyeing bureau.
Specially identifying them, they should be colored silkworms! But isn’t that a specialty of Wuxian and Tongxian?
"Yeah!" Su Ying nodded, "And sugarcane planting!"
"yes!"
After explaining everything, he went to the guest room to see the children.
Niu Xiaobao and his group of children were extremely excited. They secretly looked up at the prince. This was the future ruler of the world!
"Hey, what kind of book is this? I've never seen it before?" Li Tai asked, holding the new math book.
I was bored, so I picked up the children's books and looked through them. I found that they were full of strange symbols that I couldn't quite understand.
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