The color of the ruby is too rich and the red color is extremely bright. It is the best appearance that I have never seen before.
In fact, Guo Song was much more knowledgeable than the people of the Tang Dynasty. He knew what kind of ruby this was, and it was the famous pigeon blood red in later generations.
The sapphire is also extremely deep blue. He initially guessed it was cornflower sapphire. Cornflower sapphire was produced in Tocharo, which is today's Kashmir. However, the Tang Dynasty had not discovered this mine. Even if it was discovered, it should not have appeared by sea.
Guo Song then inferred that this sapphire was the famous royal blue sapphire of later generations. Like rubies, they were both produced in Pyu State, which is today's Myanmar.
After a while, the shopkeeper of the jewelry store hurried over and handed him the ruby in his hand, "Top shopkeeper, look at this!"
The big shopkeeper looked at the ruby carefully for a moment, with a look of shock in his eyes. He picked up a sapphire and looked at it carefully for a whole stick of incense. He slowly put down the two gems, his eyes full of Guo Song.
Awe.
"Is this your master's gem?"
Guo Song shook his head, "It's the gem of the girl next to me. If you have any ideas, you can discuss it with her."
Just as Xue Tao was about to deny it, Guo Song lightly kicked her under the table. Xue Tao rolled her eyes at Guo Song and stopped talking.
The guy's face began to change. He had realized that the other person was targeting him. He wanted to slap himself a few times. He was so stupid. It didn't matter whether this girl could afford the hairpin. What mattered was the man next to her.
His pocket is the key to determining the success of this transaction, but he actually made a mistake.
The clerk felt extremely regretful, but the shopkeeper bowed respectfully to Xue Tao, "Girl, can you transfer these dozen gems to the shop? The price will definitely be favorable."
Xue Tao's face turned red again. She glared at Guo Song and signaled him to take over the matter quickly.
Guo Song smiled and said: "Is this gem very good?"
“Of course it’s good!”
The shopkeeper quickly said: "I have been an apprentice in a jewelry store since I was fifteen years old. I have been exposed to various gemstones for forty years. I dare say that this is the best ruby in the world. It is many times better than the rubies in Bukhara. The same goes for sapphires."
Rare in the world."
"I don't think so! Walk a hundred steps along the street from your store and turn right. There is a small stall filled with all kinds of gems. It is more suitable for your store."
Guo Song smiled and asked the waiter: "Am I right?"
The boy knelt down, slapped himself hard twice, kowtowed to Xue Tao and apologized: "The villain has no eyesight, and his words have offended the girl. I beg the girl to be more considerate and don't argue with the villain!"
Xue Tao shook his head and said to Guo Song, "Why bother?"
Guo Song said lightly: "I think it is very necessary. How can my friend Guo Song be allowed to be insulted by others? No matter who it is."
The shopkeeper's eyes widened and he asked in confusion: "What's going on?"
Guo Song put away the gems, stood up and said, "The shopkeeper can ask his assistant! Miss Xue, let's go."
Xue Tao wanted to leave a long time ago, so she felt relieved. She quickly stood up and followed Guo Song outside. When she walked out of the jewelry store, Xue Tao let out a long sigh of relief and said, "I will never come to a place like this again."
"Miss Xue, let's go have lunch together!"
Xue Tao looked embarrassed, lowered his head and whispered: "I promised my mother to go back at noon, I'm sorry!"
Guo Song scratched his head and said, "Forget it if you don't have time, let's do it next time! I'll treat the girl to dinner again when I have the chance."
Xue Tao bit her lip and got on the carriage. She sat in front of the window and whispered: "Thank you sir for safeguarding my dignity today. I am very grateful!"
Guo Song laughed and held a pack of gems in front of Xue Tao, "Pick one and I'll give it to the girl!"
Xue Tao waved his hand quickly, "No! No! This gem is too valuable, I can't have it."
"In my opinion, they are just beautiful stones. I have many such stones. Give one to the girl as a souvenir!"
"I can't have it, thank you for your kindness, sir!"
However, Guo Song insisted and refused to take it back. Xue Tao looked at Guo Song's sincere eyes. She lowered her eyes, nodded slightly, stretched out her jade hand and took out a sapphire from the cloth bag, "Thank you, sir!"
The carriage started slowly and drove towards the gate of Nanshi. Xue Tao looked back from time to time and saw Guo Song standing upright at the intersection, smiling and watching her go away. She couldn't help but waved her hands and whispered: "See you soon!"
Two days later, Guo Song was awakened by a knock on the door while meditating. He heard Xiaoyu Niang shouting from outside: "Master, please tidy up a little! It's time to set off."
Guo Song stood up and opened the door, and saw Liang Wu washing himself by the well in the yard, looking at him with a wicked smile. Guo Song said angrily: "Is it time to set off?"
The little fish girl came in with a red lacquered wooden plate. On the plate were three Hu cakes and a cup of hot tea. She smiled and said: "I didn't say the time has come, I said the time is almost here."
She turned around and found that Guo Song's hair had been neatly combed and tied up. She couldn't help but be startled, "Young Master, have you gotten up yet?"
"I got up at five o'clock. I combed my hair and then meditated. I won't bother you with combing my hair."
Xiaoyu Niang had no choice but to say angrily: "Okay! Master, have breakfast first, and I'll fetch water."
She went out carrying the copper basin.
Guo Song sat at the table and ate Hu cakes while thinking about his future choices. This time when he went back, Yuan Zai's downfall was inevitable. He would be rehabilitated. Emperor Li Yu would definitely give him a chance to choose. Then he would
Where will you choose?
Just as he was thinking about it, Xiaoyu Niang came in with water, and Guo Song suddenly asked: "Xiaoyu Niang, do you think it is better for me to serve as an official there? Should I stay in the court or go to a local official?"
Xiaoyu Niang didn’t even blink an eyelid and replied without hesitation: “I would rather be the head of a chicken than the queen of a cow!”
Guo Song was startled, "Is this what you want?"
"It's not me. Everyone thinks so. Everyone says we've had enough of cowardice in the capital."
Guo Song laughed, "Okay! I understand."
After resting for two days, everyone was full of energy and rushed towards Chang'an at a faster speed. It was not too far from Luoyang to Chang'an. They entered Tongguan two days later. By noon on the fifth day, the city of Chang'an was already in sight.
Guo Song was not in a hurry to enter the city. He asked Xue Changshou to go to Chang'an to inquire about the news, and he took other soldiers to find an inn to stay outside Chang'an.
At night, Li Ji followed Xue Changshou to find Guo Song.
In the room, Li Ji reported to Guo Songhui: "There is a lot of noise in the court these days, and people are panicked. Yuan Zai seems to have fallen ill. His Highness Jianguo is lobbying everywhere. I heard that the court has reached a consensus to resume the imperial examination next year, and the emperor,
The emperor has not officially come to court, but he has already received ministers in the palace. It is said that King Lu will end his supervision of the country at the end of this month."
"Is there any news from King Zhao?" Guo Song asked again.
"It seems that the king has been summoned to Bashu."
Guo Song was startled, "What are you doing in Bashu?"
"I don't know the specifics."
"Okay! Tell us about us and what changes we have had."
"Our changes are obvious. His Royal Highness Jianguo has asked us several times to move to a military camp in Xiuwenfang, but I said I couldn't make the decision. We haven't moved. The Ministry of War has revoked all previous orders against us, and we have been promoted to Zhonglang.
General Liang Wu was promoted to captain, and all soldiers received generous rewards, except Chang Shi, who was appointed by the emperor."
Guo Song nodded. He had already heard this information from Liang Wu, and Li Ji also knew it, so he just said a few words.
"What's the latest news?"
"The latest news is that the Meishou Liquor Shop has moved back to the West City. I heard that in order to make amends, the City Council gave them another liquor shop with five years of rent-free rent. What's more, Zhang Lei's wife gave birth to a son yesterday.
"
When Guo Song heard that Zhang Lei had given birth to a son, he couldn't help but be happy for him, "This is a good thing! My senior brother finally got his wish. As for the Taoist temple, don't they want them to demolish the Golden Body Pavilion?"
Li Ji smiled and said: "It's very interesting to say that Wannian County Magistrate did bring a group of government officials to demolish the pavilion in an aggressive manner. I led my brothers to confront them. Later, after hearing the news, His Royal Highness Jianguo arrived and removed the magistrate on the spot.
He also ordered the county magistrate to be beaten with fifty sticks, and each of the other government officials to be given thirty sticks. It was so painful that it was so painful! I still enjoy thinking about it now. I heard that Jingzhao Shaoyin was also dismissed from his post because of this."
Guo Song was in a good mood, and everything seemed to be developing for the better.
Early the next morning, Li Ji led the soldiers back to the military camp, and Guo Song came to the palace. This time he no longer hid, he entered the palace directly with the emperor's gold medal, and asked to see the emperor outside the Meridian Gate.
Guo Song was pacing back and forth outside the Meridian Gate with his hands behind his hands. Not long after, a eunuch hurried over, bowed and saluted: "Guo Changshi, the emperor has summoned me, please come with me!"