Goguryeon Emissary's Provoke
The party lasted for three whole days before it slowly cooled down.
As the candidates of the Great Tang's first Imperial Examination, after the celebration, they received another piece of exciting news.
The Emperor of the Great Tang would personally receive all the examinees in the Imperial Palace.
Everyone was extremely excited.
This was because being able to participate in the imperial examinations meant that he already had the qualifications to be an official. What he needed to wait for next was what position the imperial court would arrange for him.
Therefore, regardless of whether they had a good ranking or not, everyone had an official position.
This was a joyous occasion.
Unexpectedly, even His Majesty the Emperor wanted to personally summon him.
This was a huge favor.
When everyone heard this news, their faces immediately flushed red.
Almost all scholars dreamed of ruling the country and settling the world. The most exciting thing for all scholars was to be a farmer in the morning and ascend the throne in the evening.
But now, these two things could actually be achieved at the same time, so everyone was naturally overjoyed.
For a time, the craze of revelry was stirred up again.
The merchants in Chang 'an City welcomed this very much.
The most welcoming ones were the courtesans of the various restaurants. They felt an unprecedented amount of attention.
Therefore, there were all kinds of poetry competitions in Chang 'an, and many courtesans stood out.
With the arrival of the day of His Majesty's summons, everyone was nervous and excited.
Soon, the day of the summons arrived.
The ground outside the throne room was paved with bluestone bricks. At this moment, tables and chairs were neatly placed on the endless bluestone bricks.
The table was filled with all kinds of fruits.
There were also all kinds of rare delicacies.
These were all dishes that the imperial kitchen had meticulously prepared.
Today, Li Shi Min was holding a banquet for the scholars.
The scholars looked around curiously at the situation in the palace. It was as if it was their first time out of the mountain. They were all shocked by the solemnity of the palace.
Especially when they saw Li Shiming in a yellow robe in the distance, many people's legs trembled.
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't nervous when she saw the emperor for the first time.
At the same time, he was also extremely excited.
To actually be able to see His Majesty with his own eyes in his lifetime, he could definitely brag about it for the rest of his life when he returned.
After all the scholars had taken their seats, the minister behind Li Shiming handed him a glass of wine.
Li Shi Min picked up the Golden Exalt and raised it up high.
" Scholars, you are all the elites of the Great Tang, the hope of the Great Tang's future. My foundation will be built on you. Today, I have set up a banquet to welcome all of you who will be heading to every corner of the Great Tang to contribute to its prosperity."”
"This Emperor has decided that from this day onwards, after every court examination, this Emperor's children and grandchildren will treat all the examinees to the same banquet, because you are the Great Tang's hope.”
His words made the scholars 'blood boil.
They hadn't expected that they would be so highly regarded by His Majesty and given such a high status. Everyone was extremely excited.
Then he shouted,"Devoted to the country, loyal to the Great Tang, loyal to His Majesty."”
For a moment, the Imperial Palace was in a state of uproar, and all the scholars were brimming with excitement. They felt that even if they had to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the Great Tang, they would not hesitate.
Seeing the excited expressions of the scholars, Li Shi Min was delighted.
This was the effect he wanted.
It was also to obtain the greatest support from the scholars that he set up this first time in history to invite so many examinees.
Thus, he downed the wine in the Golden Exalt bottle in one gulp and then indicated to the examinees that the Golden Exalt was empty.
Then, he stretched out his hand.
"The future of the Great Tang, drink to your heart's content.”
A loud voice rang out, and the banquet officially began.
Outside the Imperial Palace, everyone was so excited that their faces turned red. They felt that they had no regrets in life.
At this moment, a eunuch suddenly ran over and reported loudly.
"Your Majesty, a Goguryeon envoy requests an audience!”
Li Shi Min's expression changed. What a coincidence.
The Goguryeon envoy was seeking an audience, so he naturally had to welcome him.
However, if he welcomed them, what would happen to these scholars?
He couldn't abandon these scholars. After all, they were the strength he relied on the most.
After thinking for a while, Li Shi Min immediately made a decision.
Since there was a conflict, he could only let the Goguryeon envoy suffer.
Thus, he announced,"We wish to entertain the heroes of the Great Tang. Since the envoy of Goguryeo has arrived, let him have an audience here."”
The eunuch agreed and immediately retreated.
Li Shiming's declaration caused a wave of cheers.
"Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise."
The scholars were completely conquered by Li Shimin. It was a great blessing to have such a wise ruler who loved talents. If they did not do their best to serve him, wouldn't they have wasted more than ten years of hard work and the teachings of the ancient sages?
Li Shi Min smiled.
The Goguryeon envoy has arrived at the right time, allowing me to win over the hearts of the people.
After a while, the Goguryeon envoy entered under the lead of a eunuch.
To be more precise, it was more appropriate to call it a " diplomatic mission " because there were seven or eight people following behind the envoy.
"Goguryeon envoy Jin Luo greets Your Majesty!”
When the envoy arrived, he immediately bowed. The others also bowed.
Li Shi Min nodded solemnly." Today, I am inviting the elites of the Great Tang to a banquet in the palace. You have come at a bad time, so I have specially prepared a table for you. You can drink with the elites of the Great Tang."”
Jin Luo immediately agreed.
Then, the group of people sat down.
Then, Jin Luo's expression suddenly changed and he asked,""His Majesty just said that these are all young elites, so they must be the elite scholars of the Great Tang?
"That's right." Li Shimin laughed. What do you think?"
Jin Luo stood up and bowed to Li Shi Min, saying,"I suddenly had an idea. If I say it, Your Majesty, please don't blame me."”
"I'm not such a narrow-minded person." Li Shi Min laughed.”
Jin Luo was relieved. He glanced at the scholars and said,""Since everyone here is an elite of the Great Tang, then they must all be extremely talented and quick-witted…"
Then, he pointed at the few people who followed him and said proudly,"I'm not satisfied with everyone. There are a few Goguryeon scholars among my group, so I would like to consult the Great Tang scholars on their behalf.”
Although he had a smile on his face and said that he was asking for advice, he was actually provoking him.
For a moment, there was an immediate response.
"Why wouldn't I dare to agree? I'm willing to come out and experience it!”
"I'm willing to do it too."
"I…"
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