When he said this, Li Gang's eyes were extremely shining, as if he could perceive people's hearts.

Being stared at like this by the old gentleman, Li Chengqian was a little uncomfortable for a while.

After smiling bitterly, Li Chengqian stood up and saluted respectfully before saying, "Actually, the kid doesn't think so, it's just that if you say what the kid really thinks, I'm afraid I'll be angry with you." ”

Li Gang waved his hand nonchalantly.

At his age, if he is not angry by nature, he generally has a strong state of mind cultivation, and it is impossible to get angry because of a few words from a child.

Hard-headed, Li Chengqian spoke: "Actually, the kid feels that whether it is a getaway or any other article, what is expounded is a spiritual realm. For us ordinary people, the spiritual realm is just a pursuit, but to achieve it is tantamount to a dream. Just like many hermits in Zhongnan Mountain, in fact, they use the seclusion of Zhongnan Mountain as a gimmick to expect the imperial court to use them, Zhuangzi's article is also a bit too idealistic. What is not used by the world, and it is just an idea, so to speak, although the whole article is gorgeous, but it is flashy. ”

After speaking, Li Chengqian sat down opposite the old gentleman very honestly, ready to be scolded.

Distorting the sage articles in the eyes of the literati into this way, I am afraid that a stinking scold is inevitable.

But....

Very unexpected.

Li Gang actually laughed.

"Haha, you kid, you look like a thief. The sage's article was misinterpreted by you like this, if someone else came over, maybe you would really be angry with you. ”

Li Chengqian blinked his eyes and said suspiciously: "You're not angry?" ”

Li Gang shook his head: "Don't be angry, in fact, the old man also had such thoughts." Now it is the ninth year of martial arts, and the old man has lived for 80 years, he has seen the chaos in the world, he has seen the change of the court, and he has seen through the world and people's hearts. In fact, as long as you are human, you can't put an end to the dark side of your heart. You have such insight at a young age, although the old man is surprised, but more worried. ”

"Worried?"

"That's right." Li Gang took another sip of tea before continuing: "It's just that I'm worried, my old man has seen your mentality, that is Emperor Yang of Sui, the king of the Sui Dynasty." When the old man taught him in his early years, he admired the saying that 'human nature is inherently evil', and as a result, you can see it. ”

Li Chengqian shivered....

Unexpectedly, he, a casual nonsense of later generations, actually collided with the thoughts of Emperor Yang of Sui.

Premature life, Emperor Yang of Sui, that anyone can imitate? Now, not many years after the end of the Sui Dynasty, when it comes to Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, people will stink directly.

Seeing Li Chengqian's head sweating, Li Gang cried and laughed: "Okay, okay, the old man just said it casually, he didn't mean to accuse you, you don't have to panic too much." ”

After comforting Li Chengqian, Li Gang continued: "Do you know it's amazing? In the future, if you have similar thoughts, you can tell the old man, but don't tell anyone else, even if you are young. Although many things in this world are packaged, you can't tear off its disguise, you can only mix in it, this is the way to behave in the world. ”

Li Chengqian's eyes widened....

This, this is actually the words of a respected Confucian?

How so?

It's a little scary, and it sounds like all kinds of poisonous chicken soup for the soul in later generations.

"Hehe, it's far away, it's far away."

Li Gang patted his thigh, opened "Explaining Words", and said: "Don't talk about this, come, the old man will teach you to read and write." Although you can study on your own, I am afraid that many words are guessed according to the context, which is not appropriate, and you still need a teacher to teach you. ”

"Yes."

Li Chengqian got up, knelt down beside Li Gang, and listened to Li Gang explain all kinds of rare words.

On the other side, the eldest grandson Baoqing also looked honored to steal school. Although he knows how to read, but it is only half-baked, and now there is a learned Confucian who is teaching the world, and he happens to be learning on the side.

There is a great Confucian who taught that the speed of literacy is indeed not comparable to self-learning. When the sun was about to set, the pile of words that had plagued Li Chengqian for a few days had already been memorized by him.

is different from Kong Yingda's time, it may be that the old gentleman said that he also had such crooked ideas, and Li Chengqian actually felt that he was very good with him.

When the last bit of light in the room had disappeared, the old gentleman had to bring the book to his eyes to read it before he could recognize the words on it. It can't be helped, vision loss is common in old age.

How is it appropriate to let the elderly read in poor light?

Li Chengqian poked the eldest Sun Baoqing, and said dissatisfiedly: "Why don't you hurry up and light the candle?" Didn't you see Master Li clearly? ”

The eldest grandson Baoqing smiled bitterly: "Son, how can we have candles in the East Palace?" The crown princess ordered to streamline the use of the palace, and the first thing to abolish was candles, and now, it is estimated that His Royal Highness the crown prince uses oil lamps. ”

"Uh...."

Although he had a certain psychological preparation for the poverty of the early Tang Dynasty and experienced it, at this time, Li Chengqian was still a little speechless. The royal family even has to save candles!

"That's it, let's stop here today, the old man already understands your knowledge, and tomorrow the old man will be able to directly teach you to read ancient books."

Mr. Li was just about to stand up, but suddenly smelled an extremely strong fragrance.

Accustomed to eating twice a day, and not eating in the afternoon, the old gentleman was hungry at this time, and he lost his strength for a while when he smelled this smell.

There was a knock on the door of the study, and the eunuch asked in a low voice, "Shizi, is it time to eat?" ”

"Meals?"

Li Chengqian patted his head, jumped up and said in surprise: "It's just right, hurry up and bring in the elbows and hooves, just so that I can respect the old gentleman." ”

Since the old gentleman has become the prince and the prince, then at least for a long time, he is Li Chengqian's teacher, in order to get closer, Li Chengqian feels that he needs to be attentive.

In Li Gang's puzzled gaze, three eunuchs walked in. The first eunuch was holding chopsticks and noodles, which was nothing, and the casserole carried by the two eunuchs caught the old gentleman's attention.

The casserole was placed on the table, and Li Chengqian urged the eunuch who tried it to hurry up and try it.

The East Palace is not good at all, no matter what, even if it is a thirst-quenching tea, it must be drunk by the eunuch who treats death as if it were his turn to be at home. To put it nicely, it's called tasting, but it's not good, what he eats is someone else's leftovers.

As soon as the lid is lifted, a rich fragrance comes out.

Li Gang, eldest grandson Baoqing and others, who were accustomed to eating boiled meat, had never smelled such a aroma, and they were immediately attracted by the contents of the casserole.

The eunuch who tried the food began to drink the soup with meat, and after eating, he set aside to "wait for death".

Li Chengqian didn't wait for the eunuch to die of poison, and directly handed the chopsticks to Li Gang, and said with a smile: "You came here today, the kid just wanted to open the meat, so he stewed this pork knuckle and hooves in the afternoon, your teeth are not good, but you can still eat these two things." ”