Tang He is sick, and it would not be good for Han Du to see him all the time. Some things are best done as early as possible. If you go there every day, you will misunderstand Lao Zhu, which is a fatal thing.
Han Du had nothing to do, and he couldn't go to Duke Xin's mansion every day. So he was bored and ran to the academy.
Entering the academy, Han Du noticed that there seemed to be more students in the academy as he walked. But I have only been away for a year, not ten years. How could there be such a big change? Logically speaking, the academy should not have changed much in this short period of time.
With doubts, he found out that Xue Xiang was in his study, went all the way to the study door, opened the door and went in.
Xue Xiang was wondering who in the academy dared to break into his study without knocking. When he looked up, he saw Han Du's smiling face. The old man had to swallow his curse words, but he still looked at Han Du with a gloomy expression, and said in a sinister tone: "Who am I talking about, old man? You are so bold, you dare to open the old man's door directly. It turns out to be your boy, When did you come back?"
Han Du was surprised. Although he had only been back for a short time, he had made a lot of noise. Moreover, Lao Zhu also had his title taken away from him. He was the first person in the Ming Dynasty to have his title taken away from him, and he was still a marquis.
Now, this news has spread all over the city. Why doesn't Xue Xiang know any news?
"Don't you know when I will come back?"
Xue Xiang glanced at Han Du strangely, frowned and said, "What? I must know when you come back? Do I have to go thirty miles out of the city to greet you?"
"No, no, I don't mean that." Han Du waved his hands repeatedly, but he did not dare to let Xue Xiang greet him.
At Xue Xiang's age, if he tormented him back and forth like this, he couldn't afford it.
As for Lao Zhu, it was because he was eager to see Zhu Biao. He did so voluntarily and had nothing to do with Han Du.
After hearing Han Du's explanation, Xue Xiang not only did not calm down, but stared at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
Han Du smiled awkwardly, and then explained: "It's just... I made such a big noise when I came back this time, but you didn't even know about it, you just felt a little curious."
"How big of a commotion?" Xue Xiang smiled coldly, "Did you make a fortune somewhere when you went to sea this time? I have told you long ago that gold, stone, pearls and jade cannot be eaten and thirsty if you are hungry. The more you bring back, the more money you will get." What's the use? This academy is your foundation. If you are smart, running this academy with your heart will be your capital to leave a lasting name in the history of Han Dynasty. No matter how much gold, silver and jewelry you get, what will happen? To bury you?"
Old Man Xue's words were extremely rude, but Han Du knew that these were the real words of wisdom, and he could only keep nodding his head and saying "yes, yes, yes".
After the old man finished speaking, Han Du smiled and apologized and said: "What the old man taught me is that I will come to the academy more often in the future."
Xue Xiang glanced at Han Du sideways, took a sip from the tea cup, and looked at Han Du with a look of disgust, "You don't know how many times you have said this in front of me, but from the establishment of the academy to now, you have come here How many times? You'd better stop using these nice words to trick me, an old man."
"I really didn't lie to you this time. From now on, I'm afraid I can only hang out in the academy." Han Du said with a wry smile.
Old Man Xue's expression suddenly condensed. He noticed the implication in Han Du's words, and asked with a condensed look: "What happened?"
"Sir, you really haven't heard of it?" Han Du didn't believe it. The fact that he was deposed is the biggest gossip in the capital now. How many storytellers are fed by this news every day? Does Xue Xiang really not know about it?
Xue Xiang also noticed something wrong with Han Du's expression, glanced at him, and explained: "What should I hear? I'm studying hard these days, and no one at home dares to disturb me."
"That's it," Han Du nodded, so it made sense.
Then seeing the confusion on Xue Xiang's face, Han Du said casually: "It's not a big deal, it's just that the emperor took away my title."
"Oh... Poof~" Xue Xiang was drinking tea. As soon as the tea reached his mouth, it immediately spurted out.
He put down the tea cup with a snap, stood up suddenly, raised his finger and pointed at Han Du's nose and said, "What are you talking about? The emperor took away your title?"
Han Du smiled helplessly and nodded.
When Xue Xiang waited for Han Du's affirmative reply, he sat down in vain. Then he looked at Han Du in confusion and asked, "Why did the emperor take away your title? Have you done something outrageous?"
"How do I know?" Han Du raised his hands and said with a smile: "Besides, do you think I will do anything outrageous?"
This is true... Xue Xiang still recognized Han Du on this point. Although Han Du sometimes did things so imaginatively that he couldn't understand why, he didn't do anything heinous or bad. Even if something seems inappropriate to Xue Xiang, he can get over it with a little patience.
If this is the case, then there is no reason for Han Du to anger the emperor and seize the title?
Twisting his beard, Xue Xiang turned his head and looked at Han Du in confusion.
Seeing that Xue Xiang had misunderstood, Han Du could only shake his head with a wry smile and explained: "I really didn't do anything. As for what exactly happened, to be honest, I don't know."
After hearing Han Du's words, Xue Xiang suddenly understood. With Han Du's wisdom, it is impossible not to know the reason. After all, this involves his title. Even if you don't know, you should at least make some guesses. Now since Han Du is willing to say anything, it means that there must be a reason why he cannot say anything.
The only person who could make Han Du lose his title and have to shut up was the emperor.
Thinking of this, Xue Xiang sighed slightly in his heart. The emperor is extremely wise and thoughtful. Since it is the emperor who is planning something, it is best for him to keep this matter in his stomach.
After thinking about this clearly, Xue Xiang smiled and comforted Han Du. He poured a cup of tea for Han Du with his own hands and said: "If the title is gone, then it will be gone. This way you can just have some free time. In the past few years, you have worked too hard, and you have been running around. .”
"Now that I finally have some free time, you should take care of the affairs of the academy."
This is to manage the academy by myself, but I plan to take a good rest. How can I manage the academy again? It would be great if Old Man Xue is in charge of the academy. The Academy has been able to stand up and prosper in recent years, and it is indispensable for Old Man Xue's contribution.
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As long as Old Man Xue is in charge of the academy, you should just be lazy.
Just when Han Du was about to refuse, Xue Xiang took action to stop Han Du.
"Don't refuse yet, listen to what I have to say."
Seeing this, Han Du had no choice but to shut up and continue to listen to Xue Xiang.
Xue Xiang sighed and continued: "Do you think I am willing to hand over the academy to you? But I can't do it now. Time is not forgiving. At my age, if I fell asleep that day, I would never wake up again. That's normal. If I don't hand over the academy to you in advance, if something happens, wouldn't it mean that I can't feel at ease even if I leave?"
"Boss, your body is very strong. Isn't it a bit unlucky to say this?" Han Du had just seen Tang He who was seriously ill a few days ago. Now when he heard Xue Xiang say this, he felt a very uncomfortable feeling in his heart. .
"Bad luck? Hmm!" Xue Xiang said nonchalantly: "At my age, I have already lived enough, so why do I care about bad luck? Let alone bad luck, even if it is death, it doesn't matter."
Seeing what Xue Xiang said, Han Du really didn't want to take over, so he had to find other reasons, "There are so many talents in the academy. Even if you want to quit, you can choose one of the gentlemen to take over." Well, I don’t have to come.”
Hearing this, Xue Xiang looked at Han Du quietly for a few times. When Han Du was confused, he raised his finger and pointed at Han Du and said with a smile: "You, I don't know whether you are really stupid or really not in love." Quan. Do you know how many people are staring at the academy now? They just want to take advantage of me to come up and get a share of the pie. It’s better for you. What I gave to you, but you want it? Push outward.”
As he said that, Xue Xiang shook his head slightly, "In normal times, I would choose candidates from among the academy gentlemen without you having to ask, but that can't be done now."
"Why is this?" Why was it possible on weekdays, but not now? Could something have changed? Han Du thought in his mind.
Xue Xiang raised his head and sighed heavily: "Because, just half a year after you went to sea, the emperor issued an order to summon all the princes and princes in the world to the capital and asked them to study in the academy."
"Why is this?" Han Du's eyes widened in surprise, his face full of confusion.
Did Lao Zhu have a seizure? Why did he suddenly issue an order to summon all the princes and princes to the academy?
Xue Xiang shook his head slightly, "I'm afraid, except for the emperor, no one in the civil and military circles knows why. I'm just an old man who has become an official, so how could he know?"
Han Du was wondering why Lao Zhu suddenly issued an order to summon the princes to the capital, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't figure it out.
In fact, Lao Zhu didn't have any deep meaning at the beginning. It was because Zhu Biao had been at sea for too long that he worried about Zhu Biao's safety. Secondly, without Zhu Biao around, he always felt like a bad old man and a loner. Lao Zhu has also reached the age of having grandchildren, so Lao Zhu wants to have more relatives around him.
As for the relationship between generations, compared to his sons, his grandson is naturally more favored by Lao Zhu. Therefore, Lao Zhu issued an order to summon his grandchildren to his side on the grounds of studying in Beijing.
