Chapter 2: Literature is incomplete, martial arts are unjust (Part 2)

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  The hope of learning martial arts was shattered, and the Earl was very disappointed for several days. However, he finally regained his spirits under the comfort of the beautiful Countess, after all, this is his only son.

  Although the Rolin family was founded on military merit in the Empire, historically, there were also one or two outstanding figures known for their intelligence and strategy. These ancestors were not good at martial arts, but they could coordinate the overall situation in the rear, dispatch troops, and win victories thousands of miles away.

  An outstanding general does not necessarily have to possess the ultimate martial arts skills on the battlefield, leading by example. If he can become an outstanding overall commander, it is also possible to add glory to the family's honor.

  If you can't learn martial arts, then learning literature is fine too!

  He is just a child who can't even speak in sentences, how can he learn literature? Even if we invite a learned scholar to teach him knowledge, at least let the child be able to speak.

  Unlike the Countess's kind and simple maternal heart, a strange thought arose in Count Raymond's mind: he always felt that his son was not unable to speak, but unwilling to speak!

  Because, the more times Count Raymond went to see his son, the more he felt that this son of his was not a complete idiot who didn't understand anything, but rather a child who rejected the world around him. Just from the look in his eyes, it was clear that there was estrangement and resistance, and that emotions were being expressed, and not just a blank and ignorant fool.

  Great rewards must be accompanied by brave men.

  The Earl immediately offered a large reward throughout the Imperial City, regardless of whether the person was high or low in status, whether they were a learned scholar or a humble farmer, as long as someone could get his son to speak, he would immediately receive a reward of 1,000 gold coins!

  Such a fresh thing immediately spread throughout the imperial capital, and people from all walks of life came to sign up. The methods of these people were even more varied, some took out a flute and blew it in front of Du Wei for an entire afternoon, some rang bells next to Du Wei's ears, and others intentionally shouted loudly behind Du Wei when he was off guard... As for someone who was bold enough to suggest throwing the earl's son into the river, so that he would likely cry out for help... However, the person who suggested this was immediately broken-legged by the earl's guards and thrown out of the earl's mansion.

  What a joke! Even if my son is an idiot, he's still my son! Throw him into the river? I'll throw you into the river first!

  Just as the whole city was spreading this matter like a fresh story, the biggest problem was unexpectedly solved by a servant in the Earl's mansion!

  And the one who solved this difficult problem was Madeleine, the maid "appointed" by Du Wei in his delirious mutterings.

  This was once a groom's servant, who was a kind-hearted and honest man. He came up with a plan to take Du Wei to see the stables at the Earl's mansion. Under normal circumstances, children of this age are always curious and excited when they see animals. Although this method is a bit unorthodox, the Earl agreed under the mindset of trying it out.

  As a result, Madeleine carried her little master into the stable...

  It so happened that the servant who replaced Martha as the groom was lazy and didn't clean up the horse dung, so when he walked into the stable, he was immediately hit with a strong odor of horse manure. The smell was so pungent that when Martha pushed open the door with the young master in her arms, she almost fainted from the smell.

  At this moment, Xiao Duwei in his arms almost subconsciously whispered a sentence.

  "I'm so fed up!"

  As a result of this matter, Ma De immediately received a reward of 1,000 gold coins, and even the lazy groom who did not clean up the horse dung was not punished, but instead received 20 gold coins.

  Just looking at his son's defeated expression, Count Raymond was even more certain of one thing: this kid is intentionally not speaking!

  "From today on, he will be your teacher." Pointing to an old man in a white robe beside him, the count looked at his son: "This is Mr. Rosyate, who holds the title of Imperial Astrologer and is also a scholar well-versed in history. From now on, he will be your mentor."

  At first, this erudite Russian scholar did an excellent job of completing his work.

  In just one year of enlightenment, the four-year-old Master Du Wei can already write in imperial script! Being able to write at the age of four is not a big deal for normal children, but it's still quite rare.

  Even the Earl, who had never been too fond of his son, couldn't help but be moved: Could it be that my son is truly a genius?

  However, when Master Du Wei's age reached five years old, even the outstanding Mr. Rosythia encountered difficulties.

  It was when Master Duwei was five and a half years old that on this evening, the Earl had a long conversation with Mr. Rosyth in the study...

  "Earl, I think you should find someone else. Your son is talented, but as an old man, I don't have the energy to teach such a disciple..." The old astrologer looked dejected.

  Looking at the old scholar's expression, the Earl's heart immediately cooled. Even an idiot could see that the old scholar's "heavenly talent" was a perfunctory phrase... Could it be that my son is really an idiot? Can't even such a brilliant and learned Mr. Rosyia teach him well?

  "But, Monsieur Roscia..." The count began in a calm tone.

  "No, no, your lordship," the old scholar said with a worried face: "I beg of you, please don't keep me here. This enormous task is really beyond my ability!"

  The old scholar's words were resolute, causing the earl to smile wryly: Educating my son is truly a "daunting" task? If even your talented old astrologer can't accomplish it, then switching to someone else would be even more hopeless.

  Looking at the Earl's gloomy face, in fact, Rosia's old scholar was also very frightened at this moment...

  Alas, if it were merely some eccentric remark similar to "the sun and moon are just two big balls", it could be barely regarded as the childish words of Master Du Wei. But when a child of over five years old utters something like "it's the over-concentration of imperial power that is the root cause of corruption", it almost gave the old scholar a heart attack!

  Actually, the old scholar who had taught Du Wei for a whole year already understood that his student was not the "fool" rumored in gossip, but rather this child was very intelligent, even more so than children of the same age. However, no matter how intelligent the child, they wouldn't be able to discuss profound topics like "imperial power".

  So, the old scholar naturally thought that these astonishing views were mostly inadvertently revealed by Count Raymond at home and accidentally spoken out by ignorant children! Count Raymond held great power, was the second-in-command of the military general staff, and had extensive connections in the Imperial Navy... Such a big shot, privately speaking ill of the imperial court at home, was obviously dissatisfied with the royal family! If one thought about it further...

  I'm just an old scholar, I don't want to get involved in any political struggles! It's better to leave as soon as possible!

  The old scholar's firm farewell was agreed to by the earl, and he almost ran away immediately gathering his things and leaving the earl's mansion. This performance made the earl look on with a bitter smile.

  Could it be that his own son was really beyond salvation?

  Du Wei stood quietly, watching the teacher who had accompanied him for over a year leave. He was standing in front of the window on the attic, looking at the old scholar packing his luggage and getting into the carriage to depart.

  "Master." Probably seeing the young master's face looking a bit off, Made couldn't help but call out softly. After successfully getting the young master to speak, he continued to serve as Du Wei's personal attendant.

  "Mad." Du Wei didn't turn his head back, but it was clear that his mood wasn't high: "Do you think ignorance is a happy thing?"

  "Huh?" Madel didn't know how to respond. In fact, the former horse's brain wasn't very clever, and the young master asking this kind of question obviously left him at a loss for words. Ignorance? Was the young master worrying about himself? But this topic was one that Madel dared not touch upon.

  "Never mind." Du Wei turned around, and he seemed to smile slightly. On his small, childish face, however, there seemed to be a hint of fatigue.

  Compared with people in this world, I know too much.

  I know why there is sun and moon in the sky, I know why there are day and night cycles every day, I know why there are four seasons in a year, I know why spring goes and autumn comes...

  It's precisely because I know these things that I'm worried. Perhaps, living in this world, ignorance is a kind of happiness!

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