Chapter 926 What should the children of an aristocratic family be like?
Chapter 926: This is what the children of aristocratic families should be like?
There is no need to mention the relationship between Cai Yong and Yi Xiaotian.
Being able to study with this master of Confucian classics who is regarded as a teacher by Confucian scholars all over the world is an opportunity that many people hope for but cannot get.
But even he must call Yi Xiaotian a benefactor.
Not to mention Cai Yong’s disciples and Zhong Yao and others——
If you want to put it this way, Huang Xiang is lucky to be able to follow Yi Xiaotian.
——
When he arrived in front of Gu's mansion, Yi Xiaotian felt that the mansion was not like Zhuge Jin and his family's previous residence - so family-like.
It's not that Zhuge Jin and the others are more reserved, but...it's just that this random property of the Gu family in Shanyin City is so exaggerated that it leaves people speechless.
The vermilion door, the majestic Taotie door cymbals, and the spacious mansion all reflect the wealthy and inhumane family background of the owner of the family.
Not only that, it seems that there is a large open space in front of this door. In Yi Xiaotian's opinion, if it were not for the strict hierarchy of the system, ministers like Gu Yong would not blatantly exceed the etiquette system. Otherwise, in front of this door,
Putting two stone lions on it is totally incompatible.
Knock on the door as always, wait as always.
Although I received news from Yu Fan that Gu Shao had temporarily taken over the ownership of the house, maybe he wasn't at home?
Yi Xiaotian didn't have any confidence in his heart.
However, luck is on Yi Xiaotian's side today, and he is quite lucky in everything he does today.
Plus... Gu Shao was still a young man after all. Hearing the call outside the door, he led the concierge over. When he saw Yi Xiaotian's young appearance, he didn't have the airs of a family member, but his attitude was quite gentle.
From this point alone, Yi Xiaotian's impression of Gu Shao is much better.
——
After all, as long as the rich and well-established aristocratic families, especially the younger generation, have read a lot and have a right mind, most of them will not behave like those dandy.
Gu Shao is one of them - another example is his good friend, who in terms of seniority, should be his uncle Lu Ji. When Lu Ji was only six years old, the good news spread that he was "pregnant with oranges".
Lu Ji was pregnant with oranges. Later generations included him as one of the twenty-four filial piety. He hid the oranges given by Yuan Shu in his arms, but when they were discovered, he said he wanted to bring them to his mother. How could such a person have a bad character or temperament?
Where to go?
It's all political intrigue, which has led many young people with pure minds to become those scheming adults... Although I can't say it's sad, it's really a pity.
——
Yi Xiaotian explained the purpose of his visit very concisely, and Gu Shao seemed to have no intention of making things difficult for Huang Xiang.
Gu Shao knew the name Huangxiang better than Zhang Hong and others. The reason for this was very clear to Yi Xiaotian.
Until Huang Xiang finished writing the invitation to Gu Shao, everything was as usual.
Exposing the inkstone - attracting Gu Shao's attention was also part of the plan.
The only difference is at the end...
"Master Huang's skills are superb. The younger generation sighs but doesn't know how to praise him. I can only say that he is worthy of being the crown prince of Zhangcao today——"
"Young Master Gu is so ridiculous. I just put in more effort than ordinary people and have studied for half my life to achieve this skill. But Mr. Gu is so young and has such knowledge. I can look forward to the future!"
After visiting three houses in succession, Huang Xiang seemed to have regained the calmness he had when he was young, and he spoke much more eloquently - humility, superb skills, and knowledge. All these advantages were presented to Gu Shao. How do you see it, Gu Shao is all
You have to agree to participate in the exhibition.
When Yi Xiaotian heard the meaning of Gu Shao's words, he felt that Gu Shao had this intention and was about to breathe a sigh of relief.
result…
"But I'm sorry for being so abrupt, my father has recently ordered me to handle more important matters here in Shanyin. If I really stick to the date specified in the invitation, I'm afraid - it won't be very convenient, right?"
Huang Xiang froze on the spot, as if he didn't expect that the other party's answer would be rejection. He was not mentally prepared, and his brain suddenly shut down.
The atmosphere in the room was very awkward for a while, and even Yi Xiaotian was stunned for a long time.
When he turned around and looked at the meaning in Gu Shao's eyes, Yi Xiaocai noticed the clue——
Good guy, it turns out that Gu Shao is a very smart guy, and all he said from the beginning were polite words. He probably realized that Huang Xiang invited someone like him to participate in the exhibition to take advantage of him.
It is estimated that he judged Huang Xiang in his heart based on a set of standards and that he was not the kind of person worthy of cooperation - although his calligraphy skills were online... But in the final analysis, Huang Xiang was just a calligrapher.
He has no interest in using or cooperating with Huang Xiang.
"This kid...has a cold air in his bones. He really does have the arrogance of a wealthy family."
Yi Xiaotian muttered in his heart.
But this didn't make him too disgusted.
On the contrary, he felt that it was indeed only in this way that Gu Shao behaved exactly as his father had cultivated him.
Who is Gu Yong?
If history had not changed, in another time and space, he would have been the second prime minister of Soochow after Sun Shao. He had been in office for 18 years, and he could definitely be regarded as one of the first batch of real officials.
A person who can become the prime minister, no matter what his character is, he will definitely be a first-class scheming person.
How could his son be worse?
But... Yi Xiaotian was just stunned for a moment and quickly regained his composure.
It is precisely because of anticipating this situation, or rather——
Even before arriving in Jiangdong, when planning this trip, Yi Xiaotian had already considered preparing for a confrontation with the four surnames in Wuzhong.
Doing business - making money - is not shabby.
The key point is that Yi Xiaotian has not fallen to the point of doing shabby things.
He just felt that in a certain sense, the best way to defeat the enemy, besides crushing him with strength, was to turn the enemy into a friend.
By dividing the enemy from within and using some of the enemy as allies, you can know yourself and the enemy, and be victorious in a hundred battles.
He had known that the Lu family should be headed by Lu Xun, but Yi Xiaotian was wary of Lu Xun.
It can be said that apart from Zhou Yu, the person in Soochow that Yi Xiaotian is most wary of is Lu Xun, who has not yet grown up.
The Zhu family is full of loyal people, and they are all a group of military ministers, so naturally they are not easy to make friends with.
The Zhang family has obviously retreated to the background. Zhang Wen is a very thoughtful person and has pushed Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, two foreigners with the same surname, to the forefront. From the beginning, Yi Xiaotian did not want to think too much about the overly complicated performance.
Therefore, the remaining Gu family is Yi Xiaotian's unchanging goal from the beginning to the end.
For this he prepared a secret weapon.
"Mr. Gu, don't rush to a conclusion yet."
"There's always time to squeeze in."
"Um?"
Gu Shao glanced at the young man named Zhan Tang next to him.
He was said to be young, but Gu Shao felt that this man's aura was calm and definitely not what his apparent age should indicate.
Yi Xiaotian's words made Gu Shao a little unhappy.
Gu Shao consciously saved enough face for the two of them, but if Yi Xiaotian wanted to bargain with him because of his low emotional intelligence——
Gu Shao glanced at the servant outside the door who was ready to go.
If there are blind people messing around, they... are not jealous.