As an official, he could only do this much. Next, he had to see how Li Er would choose.
"Greetings, Father."
That evening, Fang Yi 'ai, who had returned home, was immediately informed by a servant that he was to see the old master. Fang Yi' ai's face immediately fell, thinking that he had done something to make his father angry.
He hurried to the central hall to pay his respects to Fang Xuanling.
Good tea, it was indeed good tea. Fang Xuanling drank Tieguanyin and praised it in his heart. However, when he thought of the price of this tea, he couldn't be happy. He was short of money.
Among all the officials, there were only a few who were poorer than Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling sipped his tea without saying a word. Fang Yiai was perturbed and obediently knelt on the ground, not daring to move.
"Do you know that Li Chen wants to build a school?”After a long while, Fang Xuanling reluctantly put down his teacup and spoke.
Fang Yi 'ai was stunned for a moment before answering,"The child knows."”
"Yes ~~"
Fang Xuanling nodded and ordered the servants to add water. He looked at his son and said,"When the school is built, you can enter it to study. No matter what method you use, if you can't, I'll break your legs!!”
A second ago, Fang Xuanling was still behaving like a gentleman, but in the next second, he was spewing vulgarities. It was unknown if he had been infected by Cheng Yaojin or if it was for some other reason.
"Ah?" Fang Yi 'ai was dumbfounded.
"What?" Fang Xuanling frowned. You don't want to?"
"No, no, no. I'm willing. I'm willing.”
Fang Yi 'ai reacted and was overjoyed. He hurriedly nodded. As long as he was not sent to those sour scholars to learn some messy literature, he was happy.
On the contrary, he wished he could follow Li Chen every day. He would even be Li Chen's follower. He would have good cigarettes, good tea, and delicious food. This life was simply wonderful.
"That's good. Go and rest. Don't delay the time tomorrow and continue to help.”Fang Xuanling waved his hand to signal his son to go back to rest. Seeing his son leave, Fang Xuanling felt bad.
Fang Xuanling was deeply relieved that his son had learned to not gamble or go to brothels. However, this change was not because of him, but because of outsiders!!
This was a little hard to accept.
Who cares what school it is, just get in and occupy a seat first!!
On the other side, Cheng Yaojin also had the same mentality. If he couldn't enter and learn from Li Chen, he would break his dog legs!!!
Cheng Yaojin's cursing and the way he beat people up scared Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang so much that they nodded and promised to go in.
Qin Qiong and Qin Huaiyu were still more harmonious between father and son. Qin Qiong only asked indifferently, and Qin Huaiyu already knew what he wanted to do. Then, he directly promised to study obediently.
"Second brother, why aren't you resting?" Someone reported that His Majesty Li Er was still in Taiji Palace and refused to rest. Empress Zhangsun then left the harem and came to Taiji Palace.
" Yes!" Li Er replied casually. His eyes continued to stare at the piece of paper on the table. There were two big words left behind by Fang Xuanling on the paper: Love! Righteousness!
From how Li Chen treated his servants and how he interacted with Cheng Chumo and the others, it could be seen that he was a person who valued friendship. If Li Er wanted Li Chen to work for him, he had to start from these two points.
Righteousness was still fine. The King of Shu, Li Ke, had already established a good relationship with Li Chen. With Li Er's tacit consent, the two of them called each other brothers. Their relationship became closer and closer. Over time, Li Ke, Cheng Chumo, and the others would have a certain influence on Li Chen, forcing him to make some choices.
However, love made things difficult for Li Er. Li Chen had no family. From the perspective of kinship, he had no way to start, so the problem came back to the old place.
Glancing at the two words on the table, Empress Zhangsun silently picked up the robe and helped Li Er put it on, accompanying him.
"Today, that Li Chen has already agreed to sell the cement to the royal family for fifty coins. After he builds the school, Zhen can send a large number of craftsmen to learn how to use cement from his craftsmen.”
After a long time, Li Er spoke.
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, her face lit up.""Congratulations, Your Majesty. You've received a helping hand."
Li Er couldn't laugh. He smiled bitterly and said,""Li Chen said that cement is good for the people, but not for the country. It is suitable for building official roads, but not for building cities. He also said that the most important thing for me now is food, not cement.”
Empress Zhangsun instantly understood what he meant. She looked at her somewhat dejected husband and felt upset." Second Brother, don't be anxious. There must be a way."”
"Since Li Chen is willing to sell cement to the royal family, then other things can slowly open up.”
Li Er didn't answer the question." Guanyin, let me see this character.”
Seeing this, Empress Zhangsun had no choice but to stop. She looked at the words on the table and smiled sweetly." Could it be that Second Brother wants to interrogate this concubine? This is the word for house minister. Is this concubine's guess wrong?”
Having been by Li Er's side for a long time, it was impossible for Empress Zhangsun not to recognize Fang Xuanling's handwriting. In the entire Great Tang, only Empress Zhangsun dared to flip through the memorials on the table other than Li Er. Sometimes, Li Er even took the initiative to let him flip through them.
As time passed, Empress Zhangsun became familiar with the handwriting of some important officials.
"Yes." Empress Zhangsun was still as smart as ever. Li Er smiled and nodded. He picked up the paper on the table." Love and righteousness. This is a hint from the direction. It is also Li Chen's character. If he wants to be used by me, he needs to be moved by emotion and righteousness.”
When Empress Zhangsun heard this, she fell silent and looked at Li Er. Her meaning was obvious. Everything was up to Li Er. No matter what Li Er decided, she would support him.
"Your Majesty, take your time."
"Hahaha, the one who knows me is Guanyin.”
.......
"Master, master, quickly get up. The angel is here.”Early in the morning, Li Chen was still in a daze. Last night, he was busy drawing drawings until the wee hours of the morning. He had just fallen asleep for a while when his little servant girl started to call for help.
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