These days, traffic is not smooth and news is blocked. The tense situation in the Western Regions has not spread. The people are immersed in the joy of the harvest. They have no idea that a war is about to break out in the distant Western Regions, let alone the Erlangs of the Anxi Army.
Chu Ge is in danger...
Guanzhong has been a place of war since ancient times, and the blood of war flows in the bodies of the elders of the Three Qin Dynasty. Whenever the world is in chaos, Guanzhong is a place that must be fought for. Finally, the world has become peaceful, and the people of Guanzhong have enjoyed a stable life for more than ten or twenty years.
A few days ago, a wedding in the Fang Mansion exaggerated the glory of the Tang Dynasty to the extreme. It was originally just a room for concubines, but due to the different identities of the wedding parties, it was very shocking.
Fang Jun is now crowned Crown Prince Shaobao, Minister of the Ministry of War, and a proper court boss. Due to his past achievements, influence in the military, and relationship with His Royal Highness, he has become the most dazzling star in the court.
,none of them.
The bride is a princess of Silla who belongs to the whole country. There are countless young men from aristocratic families in Chang'an City. The princes and princes covet her beauty, heroic appearance, and longing to marry someone from a good family. It is best to marry her with the same dignity and elegance.
In the room of the Queen of Silla, the two sisters complement each other like lotuses...
Therefore, the common people participated in the wedding happily, but I don’t know how many people were sad.
After the wedding, the autumn harvest is approaching, and a major event for the whole country to celebrate is about to be held. Over there is the opening ceremony of "Zhenguan Academy"...
All the people in Guanzhong, as well as the merchants and officials traveling to and from Chang'an, can see the magnificent buildings by the Kunming Pool in the south of the city, with mountains and water facing them. From ancient times to the present, neither the Imperial College nor the Imperial College have ever reached this level.
Equal size.
In particular, the standard for recruiting students is a unified examination. Those who pass the exam are admitted, regardless of their origins or noble status. Even if they are slaves, as long as they can complete the examination paper and pass the score, they can enroll.
However, the academies gave very limited places to the noble families and the officials' children. As a result, the nobles often exchanged benefits and fought endlessly for a quota, which made the common people enjoy themselves!
Once upon a time, where were the highest institutions of learning in the empire such as the Imperial College and Hongwen Hall, where was there any precedent for civilians to enroll? Education has always been a privilege passed down from generation to generation by aristocratic families. They locked poems and books in boxes and taught their own children behind closed doors.
If outsiders don't want to learn, even if they borrow a copy from a book, they won't be able to get it!
Even if children from poor families learn a lot of knowledge by chance, most of them can only seek a subordinate position in the government. If they want to become a chief official, it is simply a wishful thinking.
The imperial examination system was like a lightning bolt that broke through the restriction of knowledge. Children from poor families finally found a way to advance. However, the scale of the imperial examination was necessarily limited. Every year, very few students were awarded official posts after high school.
Some officials are still appointed by noble families, princes and relatives.
However, as long as one is admitted to the "Zhenguan Academy" and can finally complete his studies, he will be qualified to be an official. How can we not let people all over the world flock to him?
Fish leaping over the dragon gate and showing off the lintel has always been the highest achievement of the descendants of China!
On August 20, a group of strangely dressed motorcades came outside Chang'an City.
All of these people were tired from work, and their dark faces were covered with fatigue. Officials from the Imperial Court's Department of Etiquette had been waiting at the inn outside the city for a long time. When they saw these people, they were stunned for a moment, and then they hurried forward to greet them.
He bowed to the person in front of him and said politely, "I, Zhang Wenguan, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, have come to greet the Prime Minister of Tibet by order of His Majesty."
Lu Dongzan was already withered and thin, and he suffered from frequent encounters and suffering during his journey. After entering the Tang Dynasty, he had to complete the 1,500-mile journey in more than ten days, and walked for more than a month...
Seeing the majestic Chang'an City in the distance, Lu Dongzan finally breathed a sigh of relief, nodded to Zhang Wenguan and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, you are so polite. I have been ordered by Zanpu to come to the Tang Dynasty as an envoy. I hope that Langzhong will serve as an envoy to the Tang Dynasty."
I will arrange to see His Majesty the Emperor as soon as possible."
Zhang Wenguan was quite young, handsome and handsome, with an elegant and calm demeanor in every move he made. He smiled and said, "Don't be in a hurry. The Prime Minister has come all the way from Tubo. You should still make some arrangements and spend a few days recuperating."
I will then arrange for the Prime Minister to meet with His Majesty."
Lu Dongzan hurriedly said, "It doesn't have to be like this. You only need to take a shower and change clothes before you can meet His Majesty."
He couldn't wait any longer.
The original journey of more than ten days took more than a month, but there was no news along the way. I had no idea how the situation in the Western Region had evolved into now. How could I dare to wait any longer?
We must meet His Majesty Li Er as quickly as possible and tell us Tubo's conditions.
Zhang Wenguan shook his head slightly, thinking, "It would be better for the Prime Minister to take a rest."
Lu Dongzan's color suddenly changed.
Along the way, the horses were diarrhea and the boat was leaking. After crossing Jubaidu, there were bandits harassing them every night for several days. In order to prevent the tribute from being robbed, the group had to keep their eyes open while sleeping.
Horses were injured, carriage shafts were broken, and various accidents occurred one after another.
He knew that someone must deliberately delay his arrival in Beijing.
Now that he finally arrived in Chang'an, the official of the Ministry of Rites did not allow him to enter the city to meet the emperor. Therefore, the first reaction in his mind was that this person was probably an accomplice of those who delayed his arrival in Beijing...
Lu Dongzan looked gloomy and said forcefully, "What is Mr. Zhang's intention in preventing me from meeting His Majesty the Emperor?"
Zhang Wenguan was stunned and asked, "What does the Prime Minister mean by these words? Have I ever prevented the Prime Minister from seeing His Majesty?"
Lu Dong praised, "Since I didn't stop him, I would like to ask Mr. Zhang to wait for a moment. After I take a bath and change my clothes, we can meet with His Majesty the Emperor together."
Zhang Wenguan's expression gradually turned cold.
At this time, the Tang Dynasty was at its peak of glory, and its military force was unparalleled in the world. The government and the public never put any foreigner in their eyes, even the Tubo who was the only one in the world who could fight with each other.
Not only has such a thing never happened before, but in front of the Tang people, all foreign countries are barbarians, and they are all inferior. Even the laws of the Tang Dynasty will be treated differently. There are some laws that the people of the Tang Dynasty will be fine if they violate them, but if the barbarians violate them
, then the crime will be increased by one level.
How could even the Prime Minister of Tubo be so arrogant in front of him?
Zhang Wenguan's face turned cold and he said calmly, "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs and takes care of all kinds of things every day. It is definitely not the prime minister who can see you whenever he wants."
Lu Dongzan realized that he had said something wrong and argued, "I don't want to see His Majesty at any time, but when I submit my credentials, I should ask Dr. Zhang to inform Your Majesty first, and then it is up to Your Majesty whether or not to see him and when to see him."
Let’s decide?”
Zhang Wenguan still shook his head, "Even if His Majesty allows you to have an audience with me, you won't be able to see me."
Lu Dongzan was furious: "I am the Prime Minister of Tubo, and I am sent to Chang'an on the orders of Zanpu. How dare you deceive the emperor, isolate China and foreign countries, and not allow me to see the Emperor of Tang Dynasty? This is simply unreasonable!"
He never expected that he would be turned away after he had been tortured all the way and finally got to the bottom of the field!
Is it possible that I misjudged that these people were not just secretly delaying their trip, but were making a desperate move and were not afraid of a brazen war between the two countries?
Zhang Wenguan straightened his back, looked cold, and slowly shook his head and said, "What the Prime Minister said is a bit framed and alarmist. This is Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. Under the emperor's feet, there is no city like Luozhe. Everything you say and do must abide by the Great Tang Dynasty."
According to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, when to arrange for the Prime Minister to meet His Majesty, the Ministry of Rites will naturally communicate with His Majesty. After the time is determined, the Prime Minister will be notified. This time is indeed determined by His Majesty, but I can clearly inform the Prime Minister within three days.
, you can't get an audience."
Lu Dongzan became more and more angry.
what is this?
Show off your power in front of a dignified Tibetan Prime Minister?!
Do you really think that Tibet did not dare to go to war with Tang Dynasty?!
His face was livid, and he could tolerate being disrespected. After all, completing the task was the first priority. However, Zhang Wenguan's words had clearly offended the national prestige of Tubo. This was intolerable!
Lu Dongzan said forcefully, "If I have to meet His Majesty, will Zhang Langzhong arrest me and throw me into prison?"
Zhang Wenguan sneered, "Thrown into prison? I'm afraid the Prime Minister is overthinking it. Now Chang'an City is under martial law. Tomorrow His Majesty will go to Zhenguan Academy outside the city to attend the opening ceremony. If you dare to enter Chang'an without permission at this time, the soldiers guarding the city will not care about you."
Whether it is the Prime Minister of Tibet or a foreign king, all within range will be killed with crossbows!".