A few days later, an older international student who had just adapted to school life was going down the mountain and was selecting books in the library building, when an old man came to the school to look for him.

"But Xia Yuanren, a freshman in the academy? My lord is invited. ”

Yes?

Excuse me? Who? Who invited me? This is Xiaojiazhuang, the champion of the main family is not at home, where are the other masters?

Xia Shanhu was uneasy and looked at Mr. Du in the library building, Mr. Du said with a smile: "Since the third master wants to see you, then go, be respectful, treat people sincerely, and not be reckless and rude." ”

The tiger who went down the mountain was embarrassed: "Sir, I don't know who this third master is?" ”

Mr. Du explained: "You are new here, so I don't know, this master is your own person, and he is regarded as an elder in the village, and everyone is called the third master." Go ahead. ”

"Yes!"

Lao Wang, who came to invite people, said with a smile: "Don't be restrained, the third master is just looking for you to chat." ”

Xiashan Tiger was confused, and said that the people in Xiaojiazhuang were so strange, except for those guards and soldiers, and Mrs. Hou was normal, everyone else seemed to be wrong, and they each had their own secrets.

Let's talk about Mr. Du, who teaches, on the surface he is a teacher, but in fact, he is an all-rounder who knows everything from all walks of life, such as military and war formations, officialdom and power schemes, agriculture, industry and water conservancy, etc...... Not at all like a serious teacher.

Hehe...... Of course, he is not a serious teacher, but this is Du Ruhui, the top thinker in the world. Because of a serious illness, nine deaths and life, so he was ill and could not enter the court normally, so the emperor allowed him to live in seclusion in Xiaojiazhuang to recuperate, and occasionally gave classes to the children studying in Zhuangzi.

In the entire Xiaojiazhuang Academy, except for the newcomer thief Xiashanhu, everyone else knew the identity of this Mr. Du, but they didn't tell the newcomer, for fear of scaring him.

In the green shade fishing place by the lake, Lao Li Yuan is lying on a rocking chair, next to him is a set of exquisite purple clay pot tea set, and a fishing rod is supported on the shore not far away. Or fishing on the shore.

When the tiger went down the mountain, he looked, hey, it turned out that the third master was an old man who fished by the lake all day long...... Earlier, who did I think it was? It's such a big deal.

"Master, someone has called."

"Student Xia Yuanren has seen the third master."

Old Li Yuan turned his head to take a look, although the tiger was lame and blind in one eye, and it looked a little hideous at first glance, but at this time, he was wearing a school-style Confucian uniform, and his body was neither humble nor arrogant, and he really couldn't see that he was a bandit.

"Coming? Feel free to sit down. My old man is bored on weekdays, and it is rare for a newcomer from the village to come and chat with me, and tell me about the new things outside, which will not affect your study. ”

I can't say why, it's obviously an old angler dressed as a farmer, and his appearance is not good, but just a few words make people have thoughts that can't be refused. This feeling...... It's only been when I've faced big people, isn't this old man a hermit?

The tiger suddenly became more respectful.

Old Li Yuan saw it all in his eyes, and said with a smile: "There is no need to be restrained, I am an old man from a peasant family in the village." ”

"I heard that you followed the champion Hou to do a lot of things in Tanzhou, how about telling my old man in detail?"

This one......

Xiashan Hu turned his head to look in the direction of the Hou Mansion, and Lao Li Yuan laughed and said: "Don't worry, this matter is approved by the princess, the old man wants to hear the story, and the princess recommended you." ”

Hearing this, Xiashan Tiger did not hesitate any longer, sorted out his thoughts and began to talk eloquently.

Because of the experience I told the princess a few days ago, this time the story is smoother and more exciting, the rhythm, narrative, cause and effect are well controlled, Lao Li Yuan and Lao Wang both listened to the case and applauded, of course, sometimes angrily scolded the corrupt officials for damning.

After talking for an hour, Xiashan Tiger finally told his experience, and Lao Li Yuan nodded and praised: "You are good luck, if you don't die, you will have a blessing." Do you know what the champion Hou instructed you to study here for? ”

Xia Shanhu thought for a while and said: "Master Hou, at that time, he promised that if I finished my errand, he would reward me with a fortune." The mountains and rivers here are beautiful, the food and accommodation are the best, and you can read and write, it is simply a fairyland on earth. ”

"The villain originally thought that the magnates of the common people in Tanzhou City were rich and noble for their pleasure all day long, but compared with here, those things are really stinky. This is the true wealth that no amount of gold, silver and jewelry can be exchanged. ”

Old Li Yuan laughed and said, "You can see it thoroughly." That's right, this is a paradise, which can be called a fairyland on earth. ”

"But there is one thing you think wrong, the champion Hou asked you to come, not to find you a place to retire. If this is the case, let you be a farmer in the Zhuangzi, why let you study and study? ”

Is that?

Xiashan Tiger was puzzled, fell into deep thought, then looked down at himself, and said with some inferiority: "What is the use of the villain, a lame and blind cripple? I can't count the accounts of a businessman, and I can't keep up with my skills as a guard, so if I farm, I don't seem to need to learn the literature......"

After muttering for a long time, he didn't have a clue, so he simply asked, "Please give the third master advice." ”

Lao Li Yuan said with a smile: "If the old man is not mistaken, he wants you to learn some literary and martial arts here, so that you can become an official in the future." ”

Burst......

What??

Officer?

No kidding, right? Am I a crippled official? Even if I wasn't crippled when I met Master Hou, but I'm a thief to be an official? How is this possible?

Old Li Yuan smiled: "What? You are a thief who is not afraid of heaven and earth, and what else you don't dare? Entering the court as an official is really rich and noble, and many people are dreaming of it. ”

Xiashan Tiger said with a sad face: "Third Master, don't make fun of the villain, I'm a thief, a damned person with a lot of crimes, and it is the great grace of the Hou Ye to live secretly, and you dare to come out to be an official?" ”

"Besides, although the villain is a thief, he also knows that not everyone has the ability to be an official, the bloody and tragic officialdom in the legend is more dangerous than the fight in the green forest, and the villain thinks he doesn't have that ability."

Lao Li Yuan did not laugh, but appreciated the other party's knowledge of advance and retreat, and what he said was also the truth.

"Skills are learned, and no one is born to be an official. Mr. Du, who taught and lectured to you, do you know who he is? ”

Mr. Du? I don't know!

"When the prime minister Du Ruhui is the prime minister."

What???

The tiger was scared stupid, and the prime minister gave me a gentleman? How is this—how is this possible? The prime minister is not an official in the imperial court, so he goes here to teach?

But think about it, this is the territory of the champion Hou, how can the teacher he invited be mortal? Being able to invite the prime minister just proves the ability of the Hou Ye.

So to speak? I'm the prime minister's protégé?

If you count it further, I have studied in the school run by Master Hou, then I am the protégé of the champion Hou? Gee...... With such a backstage, it seems that there is nothing wrong with being an official.

Old Li Yuan spoke again, "Figured it out?" What now? What about letting you enter the court as an official again? ”

Xia Shanhu hesitated for a moment and shook his head again, "It's still not good, let a cripple be an official, the court is very faceless." And the villain knows that he is not the material to be an official, and his personal life and death are small, and if he delays the major events of the court, then he will not be redeemed. ”

Old Li Yuan laughed and said: "Okay, be quick to talk, this conscience is stronger than that of a vegetarian eater." ”

"Then what if you are asked to return to Tanzhou and serve as a parent official in Tanzhou? Do you have the confidence to benefit the village? Let the people of Tanzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and enjoy peace? ”

What??? Tanzhou??

You—Are you telling the truth? Does Master Hou want me to go back to Tanzhou to be an official?

"I, I...... If it is to return to Tanzhou, the villain is willing to go. I have seen the darkness of Tanzhou officials, the villain has hated this kind of since he was a child, if I am an official, I must be a clean official who is the master of the people. ”

"But, but then again, the villain is a thief, he doesn't understand anything, although he has the intention to benefit the people, but he doesn't know where to start......"

Old Li Yuan scolded with a smile: "If you know everything, then why do you want to come here?" Let you enter the hall and study with Mr. Du, it is for you to learn real skills. ”

The tiger suddenly realized, moved inexplicably, knelt down and kowtowed to Lao Li Yuan, thanked the third master for his guidance, and thanked the Hou Ye for his reconstruction.

Lao Li Yuan was in a good mood today, and said in a deep voice: "Although you are a disabled person, you are disabled and strong, so don't live up to the expectations of the champion Hou." Good students study and learn skills, and in the future, they will benefit the township with their hearts, and it will not be in vain for our hard work. ”

"By the way, what did you say your name was?"

"Third master, villain Xia Yuanren, nicknamed Xiashan Tiger."

Burst......

Old Li Yuan said angrily: "It's a nickname or something, don't mention it again in the future." Scholars should be upright, and they should use tuba. In the future, call yourself a student, straighten your waist, and don't look like a subordinate. ”

"By the way, your name is not appropriate, benevolent people, you should always be benevolent, how can you be benevolent? Let's change your name, it's called - Xia Huairen! ”

Yes? Why, why do you change your name when you don't agree with it? And what did you change? Xia Huairen? Xia Bad Guys? It doesn't seem like my real name!

The tiger was stunned.

Lao Wang, who was waiting next to him, reminded: "Don't hurry up and thank you, the third master will change your name, that is a favor that many people can't ask for, and it will make your generation glorious!" ”

Ahem......

Okay, change it, change it, a cheap name, whatever you say. Don't bump into this master, you can't afford to offend.