Chapter 41: Shangguan's Arguments
Princess Taiping's side was much more relaxed, she took out pen, ink and paper, and was about to teach Yu'er to write, but Yu'er said: "Sister, I'll write a few words first, you can take a look, and then guide me, okay?"
After speaking, she picked up the pen and wrote with her hand, what she wrote was Chu Ti, the regular Chu Ti: the font is delicate and colorful, obviously, she has already practiced Chu Ti.
"Haha, it turns out that my sister-in-law is a great expert in calligraphy, it seems that Taiping is happy and relaxed today, haha, Yu'er, you don't have to learn this first lesson;
Turning his head, he said, "Brother Han, this time I'm relaxed, see you practice, it turns out that Yu'er's calligraphy is better than mine, haha, I have to worship my sister-in-law as a teacher!"
"Ah, Yu'er's handwriting is already good, does her family have a deep history, Uncle Han's handwriting is originally beautiful and refined, I heard that Mr. Chu Suiliang has taught her personally; Uncle Han has taught her since she was a child, how can she also learn the seven or eight of Chu Ti; I, it's a pity, my master only taught me to stand on a stake and pull a bellows, and I didn't learn to write, it's a pity, it's a pity!" Xiao Han's face was full of worry again.
It seems that he remembered Zhou Changfeng again, but unfortunately, he went early, this is the regret in his heart!
"Brother Han, don't think about it, come, I'll teach you how to write; Brother Han is so smart, I believe that it won't take a few days to get started, don't worry!" After speaking, she really taught him by hand.
"Hey, Princess Taiping, why do you favor one over the other? Come and teach me yourself!" Prince Mo took the opportunity to get close.
"Wan'er, you teach him, I hope Prince Mo doesn't become a big stupid cow, otherwise, we will spank you every day, haha!" Princess Taiping said happily.
Wan'er hurriedly went to teach Prince Mo and said: "Prince, please calm down and don't speak, otherwise, you won't be able to write well! The original intention of our calligraphy is to ask people to cultivate their self-cultivation and not be impetuous; Prince, you Turkic people are impetuous, so practicing calligraphy is a compulsory lesson for you every day, and you must write more than 100 words every day, at least for an hour, don't try to be fast, okay?"
After saying that, he taught him how to move the pen before letting him practice on his own.
Mo Yu was also well-behaved this time, and seeing Princess Taiping in front of him, he didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, saving himself from losing his prestige, and he actually practiced calligraphy sincerely.
Unexpectedly, he learned very quickly, and he gained a lot on the first day, and he mastered the basic posture of the European style; the book style is only slightly worse than Xiao Han; Xiao Han has the teaching of Princess Taiping!
When they finished studying, it was almost noon, Wan'er ordered the family to bring refreshments, and said: "Brother Han and the prince are very good at learning, Taiping, much faster than we were at that time, it seems that calligraphy is still talented; they all have talent, but they are a little late in learning, and it will take more than a month to correct their habits!"
"Wan'er, you are an authority person, you have the final say, my words are not as good as Yu'er's sister-in-law, haha!" Princess Taiping said.
"That's Taiping, you are modest, how can I have your goodness!" Yu'er hurriedly said modestly.
At this time, Shangguan Yi came in, looked at their results, and said: "Well, it's really good, Mr. Xiaohan, His Royal Highness the Prince, you are all high-level people, and you have talents for learning books, after a while, let's discuss the study of calligraphy, haha; you experience it first, let's talk about it at dinner; I heard that the emperor and queen are also coming, let's discuss calligraphy together!"
"Teacher, can I take a leave of absence in the afternoon? I have already agreed with the emperor yesterday, and I will pick up someone today!" Xiao Han said helplessly.
"Okay, you can practice for half a day on the first day of study today, and tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, so you will only practice for half a day!" Shangguan Yi agreed.
"Brother Han, don't forget to come to the dinner, it's okay, the two saints are coming!" Shangguan Wan'er said.
As soon as she said the second sage, Shangguan Yi's face changed, and he was very solemn, as if a big stone had been pressed on his heart, and after a while, his face calmed down, but he smiled bitterly.
"Go ahead, Wan'er, you send off the guests for me, Princess Taiping, please forgive the old minister for being rude!" After speaking, Shangguan Yi went to his own place.
"What's wrong with the teacher? Could it be that we did something wrong?" Xiao Han asked unconsciously.
"Brother Han, it's none of your business, it's me who lost my words, I'm sorry!" Wan'er hurriedly explained.
At this time, Xiao Han gradually understood: It turned out that Shangguan Yi cared about the "two saints", two words!
Princess Taiping personally sent them to Qingqu'an, wanting to take Qing Shitai to the Turkic Post House, but she didn't expect that she would refuse; in the end, Xiaohan and Yu'er had to kneel and beg her, and she agreed.
"Hmph, this is the only time, I will come back after the Lantern Festival, if you don't agree to my request, I won't meet you; I will never go to the Turks with you, I am from the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Palace is my home!" said Master Qing too resolutely.
Back at the Turkic Post House, Mrs. Qing said: "I know you are busy, Yu'er, you accompany me, Taiping, you accompany Xiao Han to Shangguanyi;
"I didn't expect Mrs. Shi to still mind you so much, does she really want you to fight for that position?" Brother Han, it seems that she doesn't understand you at all, hehe!" Princess Taiping smiled slightly.
"That position is not something I can sit in, it's better to be peaceful, never force me, haha, that's why I like Taiping, let's go, let's continue to learn words, prince!" Then, the three of them went back to Shangguan Yi's house.
"Why did you come back so soon?" Shangguan Wan'er said with a look of surprise.
"I'm going to ask Sister Wan'er to teach me how to write, haha, I'm really going to trouble Sister Wan'er this time!" Xiao Han said.
"Wan'er is happy to serve, Brother Han, the prince, princess, please!" Wan'er hurriedly greeted them.
"Wan'er, you're the happiest this time, remember, you're not allowed to design my brother Han, mother, I'll say it!" Princess Taiping took a chance and whispered in her ear.
"The queen has changed her plans, princess, don't worry, Brother Han is now the darling of our Datang, hehe, he is the center of our attention, right?" Shangguan Wan'er whispered.
"Brother Han, my father taught the afternoon class personally, and I have something to do with Taiping, please please!" took them to the study, and they left.
Sure enough, Shangguan Yi heard that they were coming, and really began to prepare to teach them.
"I don't know what the teacher taught us today, do you want to continue writing?" Xiao Han said expectantly.
"No, Mr. Xiaohan, the prince, today's study of the situation is to study, study, and discuss the situation in the world; of course, this also includes the root of everything, I don't know what the two of you think is the crux of my Datang situation?" Shangguan Yi asked as soon as he came up.
"Is it because your queen mother has too much power? I heard that she has to nod her head in everything, haha, not only your lords are decorations, but even the emperor has become decorations!"
"Well, this is also a key point, I don't know what Mr. Xiao Han thinks, what do you think?" Shangguan Yi asked, his eyes staring straight at Xiao Han.
"The snow outside the window is still falling, it seems that the snow in Chang'an is really long, too cold; alas, the emperor's house, it is inevitable that this is the case, Teacher Shangguan, with all due respect, I don't like this place in Chang'an at all; except for Taiping and Wan'er, there is almost nothing worthy of my nostalgia; of course, Teacher Shangguan is your exception, your scholarly demeanor has opened Xiao Han's eyes, hehe!" Finally, Xiao Han smiled lightly.
His eyes kept staring at the snow outside the window, and it seemed that the snow was a true portrayal of Chang'an.
"It's really in a word, but, we are all from Chang'an, and Mr. Xiaohan is no exception, although you have been growing up outside the Saiwai, but Chang'an is Mr. Xiaohan's roots and home, I don't know what Mr. Xiaohan thinks?
"I also want to be Chang'an home, but this home, to be honest, is really nothing good; teacher, maybe you already know my identity, do you think I should have illusions about it? Or do I love this home? I grew up outside the fortress, and I am used to being quiet, you don't know how peaceful Sanhe Town is, but with a holy decree, it will become a ruin!" Xiao Han's expression suddenly fell lonely.
"Perhaps, this is the arrangement of fate; peace and tranquility are destined not to belong to us, otherwise, God will not send you back, right? I think, Prince Chengqian doesn't want you to be bland, right?" Shangguan Yi's words went straight to the core.
It seems that he already knew that he was the son of Prince Chengqian, but unfortunately: he was wrong!
"Teacher, can we not talk about this? How about a different topic?" Xiao Han pleaded.
"His Royal Highness the Prince, please forgive the old minister, because you are the key factor in solving the current situation in the Tang Dynasty, so you can't avoid it!" Shangguan Yi called out his "identity".
"That's it, His Royal Highness the Prince, as long as you come forward, haha, my Turkic army of 300,000 will wave the army south, haha, at that time, won't the country be in your hands?" Prince Mo's eyes were as hot as fire.
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince, don't you know, these old ministers are always looking forward to His Royal Highness the Prince, as long as you give an order, the people in the world will respond to your call, Jiangshan, as Prince Mo said, is it not in your hands?" Shangguan Yi's gaze was even more enthusiastic.
"Why? My mother wants me to take the throne, and so do you, why? Is it true that the world is bad now? Do you have to force me to do those boring things?" Xiao Han's brows furrowed deeply.
"Prince, you can't say that, you have the incomparably noble blood of the Tang Dynasty flowing on your body, you are the true hope of the Tang Dynasty; look at today's Gaozong Li Zhi, who was made a mess by Wu Meiniang, and I don't know what I'm doing all day long; and then look at Wu Meiniang, for the sake of power, almost half of the current court is surnamed Wu; and those heirs of Gaozong, although they have their own characteristics, they are definitely not good materials for governing the world, why don't you fight hard?" Shangguan Yi's eyes became sharper.
"Prince Hong is very good, I admire Prince Hong, he is humble and courteous, and he is worthy of the demeanor of the Tang Dynasty Prince, can't he inherit the unification?" Xiao Han frowned again.
"But he has a weak personality and panics when he encounters a major event, do you think he can stop Wu Meiniang's footsteps?" Shangguan Yi said resolutely.
"Teacher, I really can't talk about this anymore, okay? Chang'an is destined to rise again, but I'm just a swordsman, that's all, teacher, you look up to me too much, it's a pity, this Tang Dynasty is destined to have nothing to do with me, alas!" Xiao Han sighed unconsciously.