Yan Shuo hurried back to the Shibu Siguan Yamen located in Zuofang. The Shibu Siguan Yamen covers an area of about 20 acres and is divided into two entrances. There is a courtyard in the middle. The front yard occupies the largest area of 15 acres and is two floors.
, is the court room of ordinary officials, and the backyard is the court room of high-ranking officials.
The courtyard is dotted with pavilions and pavilions, dotted with rockery ponds and fish. It is a place for officials to rest and take a walk at noon. Basically, the buildings of each department are the same. In fact, they are built based on the architectural style of the six official offices of the Daming Palace.
Yan Shuo found Meng Jiao in the inner courtyard. Meng Jiao was currently a member of the Tribute Examination Department, Wai Lang, and concurrently served as the Xuezheng of Guozixue. He was equivalent to the Minister of Education under Guo Song. He held a high and powerful position. He was no longer the down-and-out scholar he had been back then.
Yan Shuo told Meng Jiao about Guo Song's request. Meng Jiao asked the tea boy to serve tea and smiled at Yan Shuo: "I heard Pan Changshi talk about this matter a few days ago. I guess next year
There will definitely be imperial examinations in the spring, and now the imperial court is going to jump on us."
Yan Shuo smiled bitterly and said: "I'm scared when I hear it. To put it nicely, it's called recruiting scholars for the scientific examination. What's the difference between this and the imperial examination? Do you think we should persuade His Highness to postpone the scientific examination for two months?
Avoid competing with the imperial court."
Meng Jiao thought for a while and said: "How could His Highness not know? I guess he just wants to compete with the imperial court. You don't understand His Highness's real purpose. On the one hand, selecting talents is on the other hand, and on the other hand, he wants to win the support of the nobles in the world. He wants to pass
Let’s take the imperial examination to find out how much support the world’s nobles have for us.”
Yan Shuo quickly closed the door and whispered: "Lao Meng, do you think His Highness wants to establish a new dynasty to replace the Tang Dynasty?"
Meng Jiao pointed at Yan Shuo and then at his chest, "We all know this matter well, but we can't tell it."
Yan Shuo nodded and sighed: "My father meant the same thing before he died. It has been more than forty years since the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty. There have been constant wars. The emperors have become worse with each generation. The Tang Dynasty has gradually sunk into darkness. I
My father said that at this time, only a powerful king with great talents and great strategies can lead the world out of ruin, and he asked me to follow His Highness the King of Jin to create a great cause and realize the reappearance of a prosperous age."
Meng Jiao sighed: "Isn't it true that I am like this? Life is like a white horse passing through a gap. I am either mediocre and inactive, or I work hard to become stronger. I choose the master and follow him. I am lucky for you and me to follow His Highness the King of Jin!"
At this time, there was a knock on the door outside. Yan Shuo quickly opened the door, and an employee came in to deliver a document.
Yan Shuo lowered his voice and said to Meng Jiao: "Let me tell you, what difficulties will we face in the imperial examination next year?"
"There are definitely many difficulties, but we can find ways to solve them. I think the biggest problem is manpower and space, examiners, invigilators, examination rooms, and two months of food and lodging. At least 100,000 scholars will flock to Taiyuan.
Where do they live? How are they provided with food? There are also examination venues for 100,000 people, which is a big headache to think about. The problem is that there are only 12 people in the Tribute Office, how to do it?"
Yan Shuo thought for a while and said: "We can find a way to solve the shortage of personnel. The key is the examination room. If it doesn't work, just like Hexi recruiting civil servants, set up a big camp."
Meng Jiao smiled bitterly and said: "We will consider these discussions later, but the top priority is that we have to prepare hundreds of thousands of exam desks. We must start customizing them now, otherwise it will be too late by then."
Yan Shuo was shocked, this is indeed a big problem and it will take time. He quickly said: "Hurry up and find someone to customize it. How much does it cost? I'll go to Pan Changshi to apply.
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In the afternoon, Pan Liao hurried to Tiance Mansion. Located in Jinyang Palace, Tiance Mansion is not only the official office of the King of Jin, but also the highest command organization of the Jin army and an intelligence agency. It covers an area of about 70 acres and has hundreds of officials in Tiance.
Served in Cefu.
Pan Liao came to Guo Song's official room. It was divided into three rooms, inside and outside. In the middle was a small meeting hall. The outer room was the largest. There were more than 40 staff members who were responsible for handling various documents. They were also divided into six rooms, responsible for different areas.
There are two people who are in charge of the record office and join the army, Du Siye and Wen Ting. Du Siye is in charge of the three Cao Cao of officials, households, and scholars, and Wen Ting is in charge of the three Cao Cao of punishment, soldiers, and armor, each performing his own duties.
Du Siye was on duty today. When he saw Pan Liao arriving, he hurriedly came up to greet him and said, "Is Chang Shi looking for His Highness?"
Pan Liao nodded, "Is Your Highness here?"
"Yes, please wait a moment, I'll report it!"
Du Siye hurried to the inner palace. Guo Songzheng stood in front of the map with his hands behind his hands, staring at Guanzhong without saying a word. Du Siye walked behind him and whispered: "Your Highness, Pan Changshi is here!"
Guo Song nodded, "Invite him in!"
Pan Liao must have come because of Zhu Si's envoy, and Guo Song wanted to know Zhu Si's attitude.
Not long after, Pan Liao walked into the official room. Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "Chang Shi, please take a seat!"
Pan Liao's long history is no longer that long history. He used to be the governor of the Jiedu Prefecture in Hexi, but now his official position is the chief historian of the Prince of Jin's Prefecture, which is equivalent to the right prime minister. Zhang Qianyi, the former governor of the Jiedu Prefecture in Beiting, takes up the post.
The Sima of the Jin Palace is equivalent to the left prime minister.
Pan Liao sat down and said: "Zhu Si's special envoy is called Zhang Yan. He is the former member of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the current Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He is very shrewd and his thinking is very clear. He has three main purposes. One is to question us.
He did not abide by the non-aggression treaty signed before. Secondly, he came for the prisoners of war and hoped that we would release the prisoners of war. The third reason was a bit strange. He asked us not to accept the fleeing people in Guanzhong. These three requests were all made by Zhu Si.
Zhang Yan gave me a formal negotiation document!"
After speaking, Pan Liao presented a document to Guo Song.
Guo Song opened the document and read it again, and then asked: "How did Chang Shi answer him?"
"The humble position made it very clear to him that the non-aggression treaty was signed with the Northern Tang Dynasty. The seal signed by Zhu Si, the Taiwei of the Tang Dynasty, was also the treasure seal of the Tang Dynasty. Now that the Northern Tang Dynasty is gone, this treaty will naturally disappear.
Zhang Yan couldn't say a word, so they probably didn't think of this loophole."
Guo Song smiled, and he couldn't understand why Zhu Si didn't notice such an obvious loophole. He probably didn't take it to heart.
"It's impossible for prisoners of war, let them stop thinking about it."
"The humble position also made it clear to him that most of the prisoners of war were integrated into the Jin army. They should not want to go back."
"What was the other person's reaction?"
"The other party doesn't seem to care much about the prisoners of war. Based on his humble instinct, Zhang Yan's real purpose of coming here is the third request."
Guo Song looked at the document. The third item asked him not to accept the fleeing people in Guanzhong. This made Guo Song really puzzled. Why did the other party make the third request?
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At night, Guo Song sat in his study and wrote letters to Du Qiu and Xue Xun.
Guo Song's study is in the deputy pavilion of Yuqiong Pavilion. Yuqiong Pavilion is actually two pavilions, one large and one small. The second floor is connected by an air corridor. The large pavilion is Yuqiong Pavilion, and the small pavilion is called Feifeng Pavilion.
Feng Pavilion has only three floors, which are all Guo Song's study rooms.
Guo Song sat in front of the desk and wrote quickly. The current situation is very delicate. How will the court view his seizure of Guanzhong? Li Shi cannot return to Guanzhong, so he may be counting on himself. At this time, he needs support from the Dugu family.
Especially intelligence support.
As for Xue Xun, Guo Song persuaded him to come to Taiyuan, but he was actually exiled to Bozhou. Since he supports Li Yi, it is almost certain that as long as Li Shi takes charge, Xue Xun will never stand up again. At most, it will be for his own sake.
Come back and take some time off.
Since my father-in-law has no future in Chengdu, he might as well come to Hedong to work.
At this time, his wife Xue Tao came in with a cup of tea. She put down the cup and asked, "Are you writing a letter to my father?"
Guo Song nodded, "I'm trying to persuade him to come to Hedong and take up the post of governor of Luzhou, but I don't know if he will listen to my advice."
Xue Tao sighed and said: "I also wrote a letter to persuade him. He just said that he would let his mother and Qing'er come to Taiyuan, but he did not express his position. My father has always been very stubborn. Since he chose to follow Li Yi in exile, he will not easily
Change your stance.”
"Let me try to persuade him again! If that doesn't work, I'll send the Tiance Tower warriors to protect them."
The people Guo Song refers to are Xue Xun and Han Huang. Both of them have a special relationship with him, and Guo Song does not want them to encounter misfortune.
Xue Tao whispered: "I heard from Youlan that the Dugu family has sent flying fox guards to protect dad. If my husband sends more people, everything will be safe."
"I will arrange to go there with this letter. They are too far away."
Bozhou where Xue Xun was deposed is today's Zunyi area in Guizhou Province. In the Tang Dynasty, it was an extremely remote place with long distances and inconvenient transportation. It was basically a place where prisoners were exiled. Guo Song was very worried whether Xue Xun would not be able to escape his fate and die in the end.
Bozhou, historically he died of illness in Yunnan.
At this time, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and a maid said outside the door: "To inform the prince, Eunuch Li has sent a maid to deliver a message. Pan Changshi has something urgent to see you!"