Although the cold wind in Wuyuan County was already raging in October, Jiuyuan County was extremely lively. The autumn examination for Wuyuan County will be held in three days. Thousands of scholars from Wuyuan County and the counties in Longyou County in Guanzhong gathered in a city.

Although the Guanlong gentry and noble children were disdainful of the autumn test in Wuyuan County, this opportunity to enter the officialdom with fair exams is extremely precious for poor families. Although the governments of various counties strictly prohibited the scholars from going north, thousands of poor scholars from Guanlong flocked to Jiuyuan County to find their life opportunities.

Jiuyuan County has prepared enough to provide free food and accommodation for all the scholars who came to participate in the autumn examination. However, many scholars are still willing to raise money to drink and gather in various taverns and discuss major events in the world.

Outside the south gate of Jiuyuan County, there is a wine shop called "Bashan Shushui" filled with scholars who come to eat. It is closer to the county school where the scholars live. A large number of scholars come in groups every day, and the business is particularly booming.

In the afternoon, dozens of followers came from the south with two carriages. The leader of the followers rushed to a carriage in front and bowed and said, "Do you call me?"

An old voice came from the carriage. Although the voice was old, it was very energetic. "Person Min, there is a tavern here, let's take a break first!"

"Okay! I'll make arrangements now."

The old man called him again and said with a smile: "Go and ask Miss Jiang, if she doesn't want to, continue to leave."

The captain urged the horse to the second two carriages and bowed and said, "Miss Jiang, the old man said he wanted to take a break in the restaurant and ask for your opinion."

The voice in the carriage was very soft, "Mr. Ge wants to rest, but I have no objection."

Dozens of people came to the restaurant surrounded by two carriages. A friend came up with him and smiled and said, "It's a coincidence for you to come! A group of scholars have just left, and many seats are free. Please go to the shop to rest.

The car door opened, and an old man in good spirits came out of the first carriage. He seemed to be over 70 years old, and it was Gao Yang. After Gao Yang followed Yang Yuanqing into Beijing, he immediately went to Shu County to seek refuge with his son Gao Biaoren. After living in Shu County for more than half a year, he heard about Yang Xuangan's rebellion and Yang Yuanqing was forced to flee to Fengzhou. He felt deeply uneasy.

At this time, Yang Yuanqing wrote a letter to invite him to visit Fengzhou, so Gao Jin resolutely decided to go to Fengzhou. Unexpectedly, he met Princess Yicheng who was also preparing to go to Fengzhou in Chang'an. He learned that Princess Yicheng had changed her mother's surname and was named Jiang Peihua, so they came to Fengzhou together.

At this time, Princess Yicheng, who was on the second carriage, also came down. However, she had changed her name to Jiang Peihua, and had nothing to do with the princess of the Sui Dynasty. She wore a white long dress, a hat, a slender figure and graceful figure, like a fairy who was not stained with fireworks in the world. She attracted special attention in this bleak winter day, and even the knowledgeable shopkeepers were straightened.

Yuchi Wan glared at the clerk, and the clerk woke up at the dream and said hurriedly: "Please invite a few customers upstairs!"

Although it was already afternoon, the restaurant was still full of drinkers. Basically, there were scholars. The first floor was full, half of the seats on the second floor were empty, several friends were cleaning up, while the other half was dozens of scholars talking loudly, making the restaurant particularly lively.

Jiang Peihua's coming in immediately calmed the restaurant. Almost all the scholars looked at her. Although she could not see her face, her peerless and charming temperament still made the scholars stunned. Some people exclaimed, "How beautiful! Beautiful! Being beautiful. Can Luo Fu marry?"

Many people's eyes turned to Yuchi Wan, but she did not wear a hat. She also had a pretty face, but she had a heroic and cool look. However, she held a horizontal knife in her hand and looked cold and fierce, which made the scholars dare not look at it anymore. Her eyes turned to Jiang Peihua again. Her every move was elegant and gentle, which was fascinating.

Jiang Peihua and Yuchi Wan sat down at a table beside the window, while Gao Yang sat opposite them, and dozens of guards sat around them. They were used to this situation and it didn't matter if they looked at it. As long as they didn't come up to cause trouble, the guards would not ask about it.

A guy came up to serve him, Gao Gong pointed at the guards, "Supply wine and food for them, let's have three cups of tea here. If possible, two more plates of melons and fruits."

The guy looked embarrassed: "There are fresh fruits and fruits, but there is no tea, only butterflies. The tea was banned by the court and it is no longer visible on the market.

"Then let's have a few plates of fruits and fruits, and three more cups of clear water."

"Okay!"

The guy was about to leave, Gao Jiang called him again and asked curiously: "Why are there so many scholars? Are there any official schools nearby?"

The guy smiled and explained, "You are just here in Wuyuan County! The official school is a hundred steps away, but the day after tomorrow will be the autumn examination of Wuyuan County. Now there are four or five thousand scholars gathered in the county town, all of whom are thinking about taking the exam to seek fame and fortune!"

Gao Yong nodded, "So that's it, you go! Serve the food as soon as possible."

The guy ran away, Jiang Peihua smiled and whispered: "If these scholars knew that the Master was here, I wonder what would happen?"

Gao Yang smiled and stroked his beard and said, "I have faded out of the court for many years. I guess these young scholars no longer know me. Now they are the world of young people. You may not know Gao Yang, but you must not know Yang Yuanqing.

Jiang Peihua nodded silently. She hadn't seen Yang Yuanqing for more than a year and didn't know how he was.

The guy brought melons and fruits and clear water in a moment, and then served barbecue and puerry wine to the guards. The table became lively. Gradually, the scholars no longer paid attention to Jiang Peihua, and they began to talk about the world again.

A scholar shouted: "You guys, can you hear that Yang Yichen killed Zhang Jincheng and Gao Shida in Gaojipo, defeated more than 200,000 bandits, and the rebellion in Hebei was quelled!"

One person in the corner sneered, "What a shame! Yang Yichen is just a blind man. He thinks he has made contributions. He is just making wedding dresses for Dou Jiande, killing Zhang Jincheng and Gao Shida for Dou Jiande, and the Hebei bandits are even stronger.

Gao Ying was a little surprised. He looked at this person and saw a young black-faced scholar sitting in the corner on the other side, dressed poorly and at the same table with several others. Gao Ying thought to himself: "This person understands the Hebei Rebellion."

Several scholars' faces were flushed and stood up and scolded, "What do you know? Are you talking nonsense here."

The black-faced scholar said calmly: "I know that Dou Jiande is respectful to the wise and humble, and is lenient to others. He is definitely not a rash person. He will definitely become a hero in Hebei in the future. He wanted to get rid of Zhang Jincheng and Gao Shida because he was afraid of losing his military spirit. Now Yang Yichen has eliminated him for him. Wouldn't he be happy? I also know that Li Mi, Duke of Pushan County, surrendered to Wagang, but the court ignored him. Wagang will become a major trouble in the court in the future."

When Li Mi went to Wagang, the restaurant was silent, and more people were confused. At this time, Li Mi had no reputation. Everyone only knew that he was a nobleman in Guanlong, but few people knew what he had. Gao Jin knew that Li Mi was a talented person. Yang Su valued Li Mi the most back then, and his son Xuangan and Li Mi dating, but Li Mi unexpectedly surrendered to Wagang, which surprised Gao Jin.

He picked up the teacup and walked slowly to the black-faced scholar, and asked solemnly: "Li Mi defected to Wagang, is this news serious?"

The black-faced scholar nodded, "It's true!"

He couldn't help but sigh again: "I know Li Mi and I advised him to come to Fengzhou to join General Manager Yang, but he flatly refused."

Gao Feng felt something, and asked him with a smile, "Why do you think Li Mi refused to come to Fengzhou?"

"I thought it was a mountain that could not accommodate two tigers!"

Gao Yong secretly exclaimed, "This young man has a bit of vision.

"Where is my friend from? His accent doesn't look like the Guanlong area."

The black-faced scholar saw Gao Yang's temperament and elegant temperament and his eyes were clear, which was different from ordinary people. He couldn't help but feel respect and stood up to salute, "Zhang Liang, a scholar in Xingyang, is from a poor family and has no choice but to seek official positions. He heard that Fengzhou uses talents to win scholars, so he came to apply for the exam."

Gao Yang nodded, "I hope you can go to high school in Jinbang."

He also said to everyone: "It is the general trend to win talents by talent. As long as everyone has real talents and knowledge, they will definitely have the opportunity to show their talents. Even if they fail this exam, don't be discouraged. As long as they study hard, there will be a chance next year. The aura and youth of young people are your greatest wealth, and you are also the hope of the Great Sui Dynasty."

Gao Bing's words won the applause of the restaurant scholars. None of them could have imagined that this kind and extraordinary old man was the most respected prime minister of the Great Sui Dynasty.

Suddenly, a fierce sound of horse hooves came from outside the restaurant, as if more than a thousand cavalry were coming. There was a silence inside and outside the restaurant, and all the scholars looked at each other, wondering what had happened?

Jiang Peihua stood up and looked out the window. For a moment, a gentle smile appeared on her face, but the veil of the hat covered her face. No one could see her smile. At this time, there was a rapid running sound at the entrance of the stairs. The shopkeeper of the wine shop ran up to apologize to Gao Yang repeatedly, "Old sir, I'm negligent. Manager Yang came to greet the old sir in person."

There was an uproar in the tavern. The scholars were very surprised to hear Yang Yuanqing come to greet the old man in person. Who would this old man be? Is he a high-ranking official in the court? Some people guessed whether it could be Pei Ju. Isn’t Yang Yuanqing’s grandfather Pei Ju? Many people also looked at Jiang Pei Hua. Perhaps Yang Yuanqing was here to welcome this fairy-like woman.

At this time, the black-faced scholar Zhang Liang couldn't help but ask, "May I ask the old man's surname?"

Gao Feng stroked his beard and smiled slightly, "My husband's surname is Gao."

After saying that, he nodded to Jiang Peihua, and the two of them slowly went downstairs.

The scholars in the restaurant were talking about who would the official surname Gao be? Is it Gao Xiaoji? The black-faced scholar Zhang Liang suddenly felt excited and shouted loudly: "I know who he is, he is Gao Yang!"

The scholars exclaimed in surprise and rushed towards the window. They saw thousands of cavalry guarding outside the winery. The woman in white dress had already got on the carriage. Yang Yuanqing, the general manager of Fengzhou, personally opened the door and asked Gao Yang to get on the carriage. When Gao Yang got on the carriage, he suddenly thought of something. He turned around and looked at the scholars on the second floor, waved to them with a smile, and got on the carriage. The two carriages entered the city under the escort of the cavalry and soon disappeared from their sight.

The scholars sighed, and it turned out that the old man who had dinner with them was a famous famous minister in the world. They didn't know that the black-faced scholar Zhang Liang stood blankly by the window, and he said to himself, "If a real man cannot be a minister, he should waste his whole life."

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