"Sir, His Majesty has personally selected a tutor for you... You can study with that tutor. If nothing unexpected happens, this tutor will be your future prime minister."
"Um."
"From now on, you can't study with me anymore."
"What about the bad news?"
Gai Gong's face turned dark, but he never told Liu Chang what the bad news was. He just made several mistakes during the sword practice that day. Liu Chang was confused. Usually, his master's sword was always well controlled and never hurt him. Why did he keep making mistakes today?
Later, he gradually understood that his teacher must be very sad that he could not personally teach such an outstanding disciple as him. In this light, it was understandable that mistakes would occur.
"Master, you are my mentor. No matter who the Grand Master is, I will never forget you!"
"You have no offspring. When you are a hundred years old, I will personally hold a funeral for you!"
Hearing Liu Chang's true feelings, Gai Gong didn't know whether to beat him or thank him for his kindness.
The mysterious tutor had not arrived yet, but the news had already spread in the palace.
Liu Ruyi told Liu Chang very seriously , "I don't even have a tutor, but I have to arrange one for you. This must be because you have been misbehaving on a daily basis, and your father can't stand it anymore, so he specially found someone who can keep an eye on you and discipline you!"
"Oh! Who can control me?"
"It's hard to say. Maybe he's a brutal Legalist or Confucianist. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to subdue you... Maybe he's a master of swordsmanship, sturdy and strong, and he can knock you away with a slap..."
Liu Chang shuddered all over, "Then I'm not afraid... At most I'll just be obedient, what can you do to me?"
Even before the Grand Tutor arrived, he had already put an invisible pressure on Liu Chang.
Sitting in the Tianlu Pavilion, he felt a little uneasy. The image of the Grand Tutor that emerged in his mind was based on Fan Kuai. Liu Hui comforted him, "Third brother is trying to scare you! If he is a virtuous person of the Legalists, he will definitely stick to the way of monarch and ministers, and would rather commit suicide than do anything to you... If he is a virtuous person of the Confucianists, he will be based on benevolence and righteousness, and will not do anything to you..."
"Mr. Gai is always talking about tranquility and inaction. Do you think he is peaceful? If I hadn't met him, I would believe it!"
Liu Hui shook his head helplessly, "If you don't believe me, ask Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother has read so many books, he won't lie to you."
Liu Chang looked up at Liu Heng.
Liu Heng said calmly: "Third brother is right."
Liu Hui covered his forehead with his hands. He always felt that he was so out of place in Tianlu Pavilion.
Liu Chang had no choice but to come to Lu Hou to inquire about the news.
"This is the one your father picked for you... I have seen this man before... He looks honest and simple, but I heard that when he was giving a lecture in Nanyang, a student didn't listen to the class, and he flew into a rage and tore the student in half... "
Liu Chang's face turned pale with fright.
"Mother! Save me! I will continue to study with Mr. Gai! I will never make trouble again!"
"This is what your father wants. I can't make the decision. From now on, follow the master and study hard. Listen to him."
Since Empress Lu couldn't make the decision, Liu Chang could only go to Liu Bang.
"Father, spare me! Don't send that lunatic who likes to tear his disciples apart to be my tutor!"
When Liu Chang was wailing, Liu Bang was stunned for a long time, then he said with a straight face and very seriously: "Chang, in Chang'an, only this person can control you. As long as you don't provoke him, there will be no problem. But if you don't obey, even I can't stop him. I can only ask Fan Kuai to stop him."
"Should he be called Fan Kuai?? What kind of ruthless person is he?"
Liu Chang was already somewhat desperate. In this case, he could only change his strategy.
"Fan Qing...please help me find out about this master. Find out what his personality is like and what he likes...Oh, and find out if he has ever torn up a disciple!"
Liu Chang reluctantly took out his few private savings and gave half of it to Fan Qing.
Of course Fan Qing agreed and left happily.
"Aunt! He asked me to find out Master Wang's personality and preferences, and also asked me to ask him if he likes to tear his disciples apart..."
Fan Qing blinked his eyes and reported the news to Empress Lu in a low voice.
Empress Lu narrowed her eyes, gave her a few instructions, then smiled and took out some snacks and gave them to her.
I can only say that this little girl is good at making money, and she will definitely be able to manage the household if you marry her.
"I have inquired about it. This master is as burly as the Marquis of Wuyang. He was indeed furious because his disciples were disobedient and beat six of them to death... By the way, he likes reading, music , calendar, and eating..."
…
"Disciple greets Grand Master!!!"
When Liu Chang bowed and saluted, the new tutor was a little confused. He hesitated for a moment before helping the child up.
Liu Chang frowned and stood solemnly in front of the tutor, "These are the books collected by my disciples, many of which cannot be found outside..." The attendant stepped forward and carefully handed the books to the tutor. The tutor held the books and there was indeed a look of joy on his face.
Liu Chang secretly glanced at the Taifu. They were indeed not deceiving themselves. The Taifu was indeed very tall and big, and his physique was not much different from Fan Kuai.
However, he was much more handsome than Fan Kuai. He was white and plump, with skin more delicate and white than a girl. He had a gentle smile on his fat face, making him look very cute and not cruel at all. But when Liu Chang thought of those rumors, he still felt a little uneasy.
The Grand Tutor held the book in his hand and looked at the well-behaved disciple in front of him, feeling very happy.
The rumors are indeed lies!
Before I arrived, I heard too many stories about this young master. They said he was unruly, did whatever he wanted, and even killed people. He was the only spoiled prince and was difficult to discipline. But now it seems that this disciple is so well-behaved and cute. What a damn rumor!
The Taifu felt a little distressed when he looked at this well-behaved child. He hasn't even grown up yet, but so many people have spread rumors about him. This kid is really pitiful.
The Grand Tutor reached out his hand, pinched Liu Chang's face, and said with a smile: "Before I came here, I heard people say that Young Master Chang is the most well-behaved and polite... Today, I see that it is indeed true!"
Liu Chang's smile was a little stiff. "I also heard from others that the Grand Tutor is kind and amiable, has a good temper, never gets angry, and is based on benevolence and righteousness..."
"Oh, that's an exaggeration."
"Come, sit down, we'll start the class now."
"only!"
"You treated Mr. Huang before?"
"Ah... I've read a few books, but I can't say they're a cure."
"No problem. The rules and regulations are applied simultaneously. Each school of thought has its own advantages that can be learned from. Of course, there are also disadvantages. I study Confucianism, and the same is true for Confucianism... Next, I will tell you about the advantages and disadvantages of the Hundred Schools of Thought..."
The Grand Tutor just sat down and began to talk loudly about the mistakes of various schools of thought.
He criticized all schools of thought without mercy, including Confucianism, and loudly denounced various Confucian schools. Of course, Huang-Lao was also included in his criticism. His classes were different from those of Gai Gong. Gai Gong explained the content to everyone according to books, but he did not need textbooks.
Gai Gong's explanation was limited to Huang-Lao, but this person, in response to a problem, could use the knowledge of various schools to explain. He criticized the Hundred Schools of Thought, but did not seem to be hostile to them. For example, he told Liu Chang about the similarities between Legalism and Confucianism, and used Han Fei and Xunzi as comparison everywhere, which left Liu Chang stunned.
The place where they were taking classes at the moment was next to the Tianlu Pavilion. There was no other way because Liu Chang did not have his own palace and the Taifu could not enter the Jiaofang Palace to attend classes.
The first class had just ended and Liu Chang was taking a break when Gai Gong walked in with a swagger.
The Taifu hurriedly stood up and looked at Mr. Gai with a smile. Mr. Gai saluted first and the Taifu hurriedly returned the salute.
"So it's Mr. Zhang... I was wondering who is trying to steal my disciple."
"Mr. Gai is your mentor, and I am your second."
“I dare not, I dare not…”
As Gai Gong was talking, he suddenly thought of something, stared at Liu Chang who was standing beside him, and scolded him, "Study hard! Don't embarrass your master!"
"Grandmaster?"
Liu Chang was bewildered, but the two men ignored him and had a "cordially and friendly" conversation about academic matters. The more they talked, the more excited they became. Gai Gong scolded Confucianism for plagiarizing the knowledge of Huang Lao, while Taifu scolded Huang Lao for "being able to restore but not to advance". Both of them became angry as they spoke, gritting their teeth, confronting each other, and refusing to back down. Liu Chang shrank his neck, fearing that they would start fighting the next moment.
Fortunately, the confrontation between the two did not reach the point of physical combat, and both of them left angrily.
"Master...you seem to dislike Mr. Gai?"
"No, I respect Mr. Gai very much. This is just a dispute over academic matters."
"By the way, I still don't know the teacher's name..."
"My name is Zhang Cang."