Zheng Yuanxuan has been waiting for Yuan Junzhang to come to him in Daizhou, but what he is waiting for is not Yuan Junzhang's surrender, but war.

Yuan Junzhang personally led the army to attack Daizhou again, and Wang Xiaode once again repelled him.

Twice in a row attacked Daizhou and failed, and Yuan Junzhang's mood was very depressed.

Seeing this, Gao Manzheng reminded him of the old matter: "The Tang army is strong, and it is a waste of troops to attack Daizhou all the time, so let's surrender." ”

Yuan Junzhang looked at him and didn't speak.

Gao Manzheng thought that he was shaken, so he continued: "Recently, the soldiers have been strongly tired of war, and if this continues, I am afraid that they will not even be able to capture a city.

"Instead of fighting against the Tang Dynasty and being destroyed, it is better for us to kill the Turkic defenders and surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and we will surely win a bright future."

Yuan Junzhang's face was pale, and his attitude was very resolute: "I will not surrender, and you should not persuade me again in the future, otherwise you will be dealt with as a crime of treason." ”

Gao Manzheng was disappointed in his heart, and said with great respect on his face: "Yes, my subordinates obey orders." ”

Then, Gao Manzheng offered to retire and returned to his camp.

He sat quietly by himself, thinking about the current situation.

Although they relied on Turkic soldiers to occupy Mayi, they were far inferior to the Tang Dynasty in terms of military strength, territorial scope, and popular support.

What's more, Ma Yi has been trapped in military rebellion all the year round, and the army and the people are tired of war, if they continue to fight, the soldiers will either die in battle or defect.

In that case, why not surrender earlier and leave a way for the military and civilians of Mayi?

Thinking of this, Gao Manzheng immediately took action.

Three days later, in the middle of the night, Gao Manzheng gathered soldiers who were willing to surrender to the Tang Dynasty and raided Yuan Junzhang.

Suddenly receiving the news of the mutiny, Yuan Junzhang was shocked, and heard the report of the guards that most of the soldiers in the army had defected and were rushing to kill him.

He hurriedly ordered his eldest son to lead the troops to break off, while he took his second son to flee in the direction of the Turks.

In this battle, there was no suspense, and Gao Manzheng won a complete victory.

After that, Gao Manzheng killed Yuan Junzhang's eldest son and soldiers, and then led his troops back to Mayi, killed the Turkic defenders, and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.

After Zheng Yuanxuan brought the news back to Chang'an, Li Yuan rewarded Gao Manzheng and ordered him to continue to guard Mayi.

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The War of Unification gradually came to an end, and Li Yuan was proud in his heart, holding banquets from time to time, and the number of trips and visits increased.

On the surface, the whole Chang'an looks thriving and full of flowers.

In March of the sixth year of Wude, the biggest thing in Chang'an was the imperial examination.

On the first day of the exam, after Wang Yu disguised, he got into a carriage and set off from the back door of the princess's mansion.

Arriving near the Gongyuan, Wang Yu jumped out of the carriage and said to Wang Kangda and the others: "Okay, you go back quickly, don't be discovered." ”

After speaking, he walked straight towards the Gongyuan.

She didn't go far before she saw Doctor Zhang and Yuan Tiangang.

This time, Doctor Zhang did not hide next to him and secretly send the exam, but walked directly in front of Wang Yu and encouraged her: "You are the first student to graduate from Hongmeng Academy, as a teacher, I believe that you will definitely be able to pass the Xiucai course."

"Don't be nervous during the exam, just keep your mind calm."

Looking at the beads of sweat on Doctor Zhang's forehead, Wang Yu smiled: "I think the most nervous is you, Master Zhang." ”

"Haha......" Yuan Tiangang laughed unceremoniously.

Doctor Zhang glared at him, and said to Wang Yu: "Anyway, you remember, you have already passed the Tongzi Subject, and it doesn't matter if you don't pass the Xiucai Subject, just treat it as a training." ”

"Yes, I understand, I won't be nervous." Wang Yu looked at Yuan Tiangang again: "Master Yuan, what do you have to explain to me?" ”

Yuan Tiangang tugged at the corners of his mouth: "It's not the first time you've entered the Tribute Academy, what's there to explain about this, and besides, if you get admitted, will you really be an official?"

"It's just for fun, just have fun."

"Why not?" Wang Yu raised his eyebrows and said.

Yuan Tiangang and Doctor Zhang were stunned, what did she mean by this? Is she really going to be an official?

But she is a girl's family, how can she enter the court?

Before they could react, Wang Yu had already waved at them and stepped onto the steps in front of the Gongyuan Gate.

The two glanced at each other, and both showed helpless looks.

It wasn't until Wang Yu's back disappeared at the gate of the Gongyuan that the two left.

The eyes hidden in the dark looked at the closed gate of the Gongyuan again, and then raised their feet and followed the Divine Doctor Zhang and Yuan Tiangang in front of them......

In the Gongyuan, Wang Yu met an acquaintance, that is, Han Sheng.

"You're also here to take the Xiucai test?" Wang Yu was surprised.

Han Sheng has passed the age of the children's examination, and after studying at Hongmeng Academy for a period of time last year, he returned to Yizhou to take the exam.

After passing the exam, he came to Chang'an at the end of last year as a tribute, and Wang Yu secretly helped him enter the Guozijian.

She thought that Han Sheng would participate in a relatively simple subject, but she didn't expect him, like her, to directly choose the most difficult subject-Xiucai Subject.

"Li Qilang can come, why can't I come?" Han Sheng raised his eyebrows and asked.

Wang Yu smiled: "It seems that Brother Han is very confident in this scientific expedition, so I will wish Brother Han the title of the gold list." ”

"To borrow your auspicious words, I also wish Brother Li the title of the gold list."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and then followed the official to his room.

......

After the exam, Wang Yu walked out of the tribute courtyard in a groggy state.

Doctor Zhang had been waiting outside the Gongyuan, and when he saw Wang Yu, he immediately walked over: "How are you?" You okay? ”

"Forehead......" Wang Yu pressed his temples and walked forward: "Xiucaike really deserves its reputation, and it cost me a lot of brain cells......"

Doctor Zhang was stunned: "What's the brain?" ”

Wang Yu immediately sobered up: "It's nothing, I mean the question of Xiucai is too difficult, no wonder no one passed last year." ”

Immediately, she looked around again: "By the way, why didn't Master Yuan come?" ”

"Oh, Old Man Yuan is on duty today, and he hasn't been sent down yet."

"Oh, let's go back, I'm sleepy and hungry, I can't do it."

Wang Yu and Doctor Zhang turned into a nearby alley and got into an ordinary carriage.

"Quick, keep up."

As soon as the carriage pulled out of the alley, an ox cart followed.

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East Palace.

Hu Shi knelt on the ground and respectfully reported to Guo Liangdi: "According to your instructions, Da Lang has been staring at Doctor Zhang.

"On that day, the Gongyuan exam, Da Lang saw Doctor Zhang and Daochang Yuan see off a candidate, and that candidate should be Li Qilang who framed Guo Shangshu based on his age and appearance."

Guo Liangdi took out a portrait: "That candidate painted this look?" ”

Yahuan took the portrait and came to Hu Shi and unfolded the portrait to show her.

Hu Shi compared his son's description while looking at it, and nodded: "It should be this person, after three years, although Li Qilang has grown up, he can still vaguely see the appearance of the year." ”

Yahuan put away the portrait.

Guo Liangdi raised her hand: "Get up, you continue." ”

So, Hu Shi stood up and continued: "Since we saw Li Qilang enter the Tribute Courtyard that day, we have begun to prepare.

So on the day of the end of the exam, Da Lang followed Li Qilang and Doctor Zhang's carriage all the way, and he didn't lose it.

"In the end, he saw Li Qilang and Doctor Zhang's carriage enter the Jinyang Princess's Mansion......"