My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 547 Science and Technology Talents

The changes in the imperial court were enormous.

However, Wen Zisheng has gradually faded from the central government's secrets.

The reason is not complicated.

He felt deceived by Gao Huan.

Gao Qian and Wen Zisheng risked their lives to escape from Luoyang with Yuan Ziyou's last will and the Imperial Seal of the State. Their initial goal was to get to Gao Yu, who was far away in Shandong.

However, Gao Huan intercepted it in Hebei.

At that time, Gao Huan formed alliances and borrowed troops from the Rouran, and also colluded with the powerful families of Hebei through his old friends such as Hou Jing, Sima Ziru, and Jia Xianzheng.

For a time, he was riding high. After intercepting the two men, he tricked them into handing over the imperial edict and the imperial seal. Gao Huan immediately went to support Yuan Xiu as emperor.

Appointing Wen Zisheng as the emperor's tutor meant that he would accompany the emperor in his studies, much like Gao Cheng's position as a secretary.

That's just how it is.

Being good at studying doesn't necessarily make one suitable for being an official, especially a decision-maker.

Good writing skills and the ability to write well make one more suitable for clerical positions.

After Gao Yu supported Yuan Shanjian, Wen Zisheng's position did not change much.

………………

The temperature gradually warmed up, and the warm sun hung in the sky, dispelling the last traces of winter on this land.

Wen Zisheng enjoys tea and reads in the pavilion in his backyard, living a rather pleasant life.

He received very high treatment.

He was drinking precious tea from the Southern Dynasties. He took a small sip of the hot tea and exclaimed, "Good tea, good tea..."

Holding the scriptures, he felt uneasy and sighed before putting the scroll down.

"I heard that Zicai has taken the Prime Minister's eldest son as his disciple. That's quite a good job... As the Prime Minister's eldest son, he will surely achieve great things in the future."

Wen Zisheng would never truly be content with the status quo.

For a scholar like him, the greatest pursuit is to use all his knowledge to enlighten the world with the way of the sages, assist the monarch in achieving a well-governed world, and then, like the capable ministers beside those emperors who have left their mark on history, be remembered in history and be remembered for eternity!

"It seems the Prime Minister's eldest son has also reached the age..."

Wen Zisheng had this idea, but for a teacher, the employer had to come and invite him; how could he go out and recommend himself?
That's right.

The proper process of hiring a teacher is similar to that of getting married.

When choosing a target, observe their integrity, morality, and family background.

In the subsequent procedures.

The host family also has to give betrothal gifts, and these gifts have to be extremely generous.

A teacher for a day is a father for life. The relationship between teachers and students is a highly intimate one, which can be said to be equivalent to that of blood relatives or in-laws.

After the engagement is finalized, a formal engagement agreement, or contract, must be drawn up.

This isn't a verbal agreement; it needs to be formalized in writing.

Just as Wen Zisheng was lost in thought, a series of hurried footsteps sounded, and his family came rushing to report.

"The Prime Minister...the Prime Minister is requesting an audience outside the residence!"

"Prime Minister?"

Wen Zisheng was taken aback. Was someone offering him a pillow just when he was about to fall asleep?
Is Heaven so kind to me?

Otherwise, why would Gao Yu come looking for me at this time?
"quick!"

Wen Zisheng didn't care about anything else and hurriedly went out to greet him. He saw that Gao Yu was traveling in a low-key manner, only bringing a few attendants, and did not come in a big way.

Since it wasn't for official business, it must have been for personal matters, right?
"Greetings, Prime Minister."

He bowed, and Gao Yu quickly reached out to help him up. "Hey, Pengju, why be so polite? I heard you obtained some fine tea from the Southern Dynasty, so I came here specifically to ask for some. May I ask for some tea, Pengju..."

"Prime Minister, please come in, please come in."

Wen Zisheng quickly stepped aside and led Gao Yu into the mansion. When they arrived at the pavilion, he intended to present Gao Yu with the highest position, but Gao Yu shook his head, saying, "I have come here suddenly, how dare I usurp the host's place?"

"And I have come here today with another request."

"Please speak frankly, Prime Minister."

“My eldest son has reached the age for school, and I have come here to ask Pengju to teach him and answer his questions.” “This…”

Wen Zisheng looked excited, yet hesitant, "I am of limited talent and knowledge."

"If Pengju is so humble, who in the world would dare to call themselves a scholar?"

"Who in the northern border doesn't know Pengju's talent? His virtue and integrity were highly appreciated by the late emperor. I just don't know if Pengju would do me the honor of looking down on my son."

"You flatter me, Prime Minister..."

"So Pengju agrees?"

"How could I dare to refuse?"

"Alright, I have prepared a small gift; please accept it."

Sending gifts to cultured people.

Of course, you can't just give gold and silver jewelry as gifts, nor can you give them to beautiful women, as those are also incredibly vulgar!
We would have to send them some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones from Jiangnan, or rare books obtained from other aristocratic families...

Gao Yu's move can be described as extravagant.

This is a privilege reserved for the eldest son of the legitimate wife.

Wen Zisheng was deeply moved after seeing the gift list.

The more lavish the gift, the more it reflects Gao Yu's high regard for him.

"Then it's settled. I'll have someone find an auspicious day and personally host a welcome banquet for you at the Golden Phoenix Terrace."

Gao Yu, having spent most of his life leading troops in military camps, was a typical military man.

They act decisively and don't bother with complicated procedures.

Set a date.

And that's how the matter was settled.

The news quickly spread throughout Ye City, and everyone was watching Gao Yu's every move. When they learned that Gao Yu had personally gone to see Wen Zisheng to ask him to be the teacher of the eldest son, Gao Ze, they were all very excited.

Everyone sensed the real message Gao Yu was trying to convey through this action.

The treatment was beyond what was expected.

Gao Ze's position as the eldest son of the legitimate wife is unshakeable.

As long as he doesn't die young and grows up normally, then... he will be the first in line to inherit Gao Yu's legacy.

That is, the future 'crown prince'!
Sima Ziru was hosting a banquet with a group of people when she learned the news.

He's having a lot of troubles.

But then someone said, "Why worry? The Prime Minister's eldest son is just a child. Who can predict what will happen in the future?"

"Furthermore, if I remember correctly, the Cui family woman from Boling gave birth to a daughter for the Prime Minister, and then a son for him, right?"

"The Prime Minister is currently constrained by the powerful families of Shandong and the Yang family. What if their eldest son is not up to par in the future? Wouldn't a powerful ruler like the Prime Minister value the ability of his successor?"

"The Li sisters of Zhao County were also deeply favored by the Prime Minister."

Someone else added.

The women in Gao Yu's harem were indeed mostly from prominent families in Shandong.

Cui Zhifan was previously an only child.

Now there are the Li sisters.

These aristocratic families from Hebei could only be investing in Gao Yu's offspring, who are naturally inclined to be 'close' to them.

"What you say is absolutely right! Come, come! Let's drink! We really should take some time to visit Minister Cui; after all, the ancestral home of the Cui clan of Boling is in Hebei..."

Even if Gao Yu knew about this, there was nothing he could do to stop it.

This is inevitable.

Besides, he doesn't have the extra energy to deal with it right now.

because……

Jia Sixie brought him some good news.

The technology tree, which had been stagnant for a long time, seemed to be showing signs of climbing upwards again thanks to persistent efforts.

(End of this chapter)