By mid-February, Taiyuan became the center of the world's attention. Less than 2,000 people came to the Chengdu imperial examination. The Ministry of Rites only awarded 1,900 places to various places. Chengdu Prefecture alone accounted for more than 600 people. Chengdu
The imperial examination seemed very calm, but Taiyuan was different. Scholars from all over the world gathered in Taiyuan, with the number exceeding 70,000. Watermark Advertising Test Watermark Advertising Test
The Taiyuan government was very courteous to these scholars. On the first day of reporting, each person was given a high-quality sheepskin worth ten guan. If they were in the south, the value would be even higher.
For children from poor families, their room and board expenses are completely exempted for two months. The food is not bad and the accommodation is not bad. Each person is provided with a set of basic daily necessities, including bedding, pillows, wooden basins, bowls and chopsticks, etc.
, the scholars were deeply moved by the generosity and thoughtful arrangements of the Jin Palace, and they all praised the Jin Dynasty for treating others with benevolence and righteousness.
That morning, a young man on horseback walked into Taiyuan City with several followers. This young man was called Li Biao. He was the son of King Zhao Li Si. He did not hold an official position and was given the title of King of Jiangling County.
As the secret envoy of Emperor Li Shi, he came to negotiate with Guo Song.
Li Shi also took great pains. Because Guo Song had a good personal relationship with King Zhao Li Si, he sent Li Si's son as a special envoy to Taiyuan.
Li Biao entered the city, and a follower came over and said: "Your Highness, all the inns are full, including the independent courtyards. They are all scholars who came to take part in the imperial examination."
Li Biao frowned, "Why are there so many people in the imperial examination?"
"I heard that 70,000 people came."
Li Biao curled his lips. When did the imperial examination become so cheap? Dogs and cats can come and take a look. It has become a market selling vegetables and groceries.
But he looked down upon them and looked down upon them. They had no place to stay, so Li Biao had no choice but to wave his hand and said, "Go to the VIP Inn!"
The post house in Taiyuan was almost full. Many family heads came to Taiyuan in person to cheer for their children. They received courtesy from Guo Song and moved into the post house.
Thanks to Li Biao's special status, Yi Cheng arranged a small private courtyard for him. Yi Cheng immediately rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion to report to Pan Liao the arrival of the Chengdu envoy.
After Pan Liao heard the report, he immediately said to Yi Cheng: "This matter must be kept secret and must not be publicized to the outside world. Do you understand?"
"The villain understands, and there must be no leakage!"
Pan Liao didn't get the Chengdu ultimatum at all. Usually before the envoy arrived, someone from the Ministry of Rites or Honglu Temple would send someone to inform them of the ultimatum and let them prepare. However, there was no news about Li Biao's arrival at all.
It means that the other party is on a secret envoy, and he is also an envoy sent by the emperor.
This reminded Pan Liao of what His Highness the King of Jin had told him: if Zhu Si moved the capital, the emperor would definitely send an envoy to Taiyuan, and indeed he did.
Pan Liao hurried to Tiance Mansion and came to Guo Song's official room. He said to Du Siye: "Let me know that I have something urgent!"
"Changshi, wait a moment!"
Du Siye hurriedly went in to report, and came out a moment later: "Pan Changshi, please come!"
Pan Liao quickly walked into the official room, bowed and saluted, "See you, Your Highness!"
Guo Song put down his pen and asked with a smile: "What's urgent, Chang Shi?"
"Your Highness, the postmaster of the Yingbin Hotel just came to report to the post office that the secret envoy sent by the emperor has checked into the posthouse."
Guo Song was also interested. Zhu Si moved the capital. How could Li Shi sit still?
"Who's coming?"
"It seems to be Li Biao, the king of Jiangling County."
Guo Song thought about the name for a while, and suddenly he remembered, isn't Li Biao the son of King Zhao Li Si?
Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "I guess the person who came here is not a good person, so be it! Go and have a brief chat with him and find out his details, and then I will arrange to meet with him tomorrow morning."
"I humbly obey the order!" Pan Liao bowed and retreated.
Guo Song walked to the window with his hands behind his hands and stared at the southern sky. Li Shi sent a special envoy, which was completely expected by him.
Zhu Si moved the capital to Luoyang. How could Li Shi not be tempted by Chang'an? He hoped to capture Guanzhong and then hand it over to him. This was his wishful thinking. He returned to Chang'an without spending a single soldier.
Then they will meddle with the Guan Nei Road, meddle with Longyou, and even extend their black hands into the east of the river.
What did he think of himself? Did he think he could control the world?
Guo Song's face was full of coldness, it was time for Li Shi to have a taste of toughness.
In the post house, Pan Liao waited in the courtyard for half an hour before an attendant came out and said: "Your Highness lets you in!"
Pan Liao was a good old man who was good at enduring humiliation and burden. Although Li Biao was very rude to him, he still endured it.
He quickly walked into the room. In the room, Li Biao was sitting on the soft couch with a cup of tea. He seemed to be concentrating on drinking the tea and did not notice Pan Liao walking in.
Pan Liao bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty, Pan Liao, pays homage to Your Highness the County Prince!"
Li Biao didn't hear it and was still drinking tea. After a while, Pan Liao couldn't help but said again: "Your Majesty, Pan Liao, is here to see His Highness the County Prince!"
Li Biao finally heard it. He glanced at Pan Liao coldly and asked, "What grade of official are you?"
"This...I am from the third rank."
"Fuck your shit!"
Li Biao scolded: "You are the chief of the governor's office of Zhangye, and you are worthy of being called the third rank. Who gave you the third rank?"
Pan Liao finally got a little angry, "I am no longer the chief historian of Zhangye Governor's Palace. I am now the chief historian of the Prince of Jin's Palace, Doctor Jin Ziguanglu. What am I if I am not a third-rank official?"
"You people from Prince Jin's Palace are so shameless. Do you think I haven't checked with the Ministry of Civil Affairs? The imperial court has never given you the title of Doctor Jin Ziguanglu. Now you are still an official of the San Dynasty, a lowly official of the fifth rank."
Pan Liao didn't want to tangle with him anymore, so he said: "I came to tell you on the order of King Jin that His Highness King Jin will receive you tomorrow morning at Jinyang Palace. If you are willing to tell me your intention in advance, I can tell His Highness King Jin tonight."
, if you don’t tell me, then you can explain it yourself to His Highness King Jin tomorrow.”
Li Biao really looked down on these local bumpkin officials from Hexi, and hugged Guo Song's lap. They all thought they were great. This Pan Liao was not even a Jinshi, but he dared to call himself Doctor Jin Ziguanglu.
He dealt with this lowly official and turned to business, "Tell Guo Song that I brought the emperor's gold medal this time. The emperor hopes that he can win Guanzhong, recapture Chang'an, and be famous for generations. This is his opportunity, and it is also his chance to become a minister."
I hope he will consider it carefully and give me a formal reply tomorrow."
"Is there anything else?"
"There is nothing else. If you want to test the emperor's gold medal, I can show it to you."
Pan Liao flatly refused, "No, I'm in a humble position and I'm not qualified to see the emperor's gold medal. I'll say goodbye!"
After saying that, he bowed, turned around and left quickly.
Li Biao laughed proudly. He gave Pan Liao a lesson, which could be regarded as a warning to Guo Song!
In the official room, Pan Liao reported to Guo Songhui: "This time Li Biao brought Li Shi's gold medal, which is to put pressure on His Highness on behalf of Li Shi and ask His Highness to take back Guanzhong."
"I heard that he was quite rude to you?"
Pan Liao shook his head, "These royals have always been self-righteous and arrogant. He doesn't deserve my anger."
Guo Song nodded, "People say that it depends on the owner to beat a dog, so let's just watch the owner beat this dog!"
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The next morning, Li Biao, the king of Jiangling County, stood in Jinyang Palace waiting for the summons. There was no news on the left and no movement on the right. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He negotiated with the guards on the steps again and again, asking them to go immediately.
He sent a message to the King of Jin, but the guards were like sculptures and ignored him.
After waiting for noon, no one called him, Li Biao completely lost his patience. He also knew that he had been tricked, and he was extremely angry. He pointed at Tiance Mansion and cursed: "Well, you Guo Song, I have the emperor's gold medal."
, how dare you be so contemptuous and deceitful, I want to see how you explain it to the emperor, just wait and see!"
Li Biao stamped his foot hard, turned around and left quickly.
When he returned to Guanyi, he found his entourage standing at the door. All his things were placed at the door. Li Biao was stunned and quickly stepped forward and asked: "What happened?"
One of his subordinates said: "The Guanyi official said that His Highness insulted the King of Jin and wanted us to get out, so he kicked us out."
Li Biao was so angry that his chest was about to explode. He gritted his teeth and said, "Shi can't be killed. Let's go back to Chengdu!"
After all, Li Biao was young, a member of the royal family, and had been pampered since childhood. How could he bear this kind of grievance? He was treated coldly by Guo Song and was kicked out of the post house. He was blinded by anger and returned regardless of the consequences.
Li Biao didn't know that there were several scout soldiers following him from a distance.