The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 593

I know that his efforts weren't just for those three days off.

Because he is also very good at humanities subjects.

Moreover, Yu Shu had previously mentioned that he really enjoyed his classes.

"Got it! Got it!"

One of the students jumped up excitedly after receiving the polo ball.

Xu Tian shook his head helplessly.

Finally, he went straight back to his office.

The next morning at court, I heard that the Northern Zhou would send people to occupy Chang'an.

Guo Zijian was delighted because he was certain he could get the honor of hosting.

The Northern Zhou Dynasty was separated from the Tang Dynasty by only one mountain range.

The Northern Zhou was located on the grasslands and had a vast territory, which was something the emperor had always wanted to win over.

This is the best opportunity yet, and everyone who can get in is scrambling to get in.

The same goes for Derek Kwok; if he wants to excel, he needs a reason to do so.

Now that I have received the order to receive the special envoy, I will definitely perform well.

Then he won't have to worry about surpassing Xu Tian.

Thinking of this, she glanced briefly at Xu Tian's side.

However, the other person simply lowered their head slightly and did not look at anyone.

It seems that Xu Tian always looks the same during the morning court session.

He doesn't look at anyone; he only raises his head when he has an opinion or is given instructions.

Xu Tian appeared to be very humble.

This is also what Guo Zijian is dissatisfied with.

As expected, the Emperor issued the order.

Guo Zijian was ordered to receive the envoy from the Northern Zhou.

He was naturally delighted; this was a golden opportunity.

This is a chance to surpass Xu Tian.

The Northern Zhou envoy arrived quickly, reaching the capital in less than three days.

Guo Zijian went out of the city to greet the emperor, who personally received him at the city gate.

This move can be considered a great gesture of respect to the Northern Zhou.

This envoy was a minister whom the emperor of Northern Zhou trusted greatly.

Upon hearing that Guo Zijian was the director of the Imperial Academy, he conceived the idea of ​​making things difficult for him.

The envoy was taken by Guo Zijian to tour the imperial city.

Guo Zijian never expected that the other party would stump him with a couplet.

"A lone crow's shadow pierces the autumn colors at dusk; who knows of Lord Guo..."

The envoy looked at Guo Zijian with an arrogant expression, knowing that Guo Zijian would never be able to come up with a matching second line.

Guo Zijian had matched the previous couplets correctly, but this one stumped him.

"Lord Guo, there's no rush. I'll wait for you for a day, and you can give me an answer tomorrow."

Guo Zijian felt frustrated; he hadn't expected that such a simple couplet would stump him.

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, he thought of Xu Tian.

With so many methods, he felt that Xu Tian would definitely be able to come up with the matching line.

So he hurriedly went to ask Xu Tian for advice.

Upon hearing Guo Zijian recite the first line of the couplet, Xu Tian thought for a moment, then smiled slightly.

He picked up a pen and paper and drew a picture on the table.

Guo Zijian understood immediately upon seeing this.

Upon returning, he found the envoy from Northern Zhou and presented him with the matching couplet.

The envoy's eyes lit up instantly after glancing at the second line of the couplet.

I also think Guo Zijian's second line is quite good.

"Lord Guo truly lives up to his reputation as the Director of the Imperial Academy of the Great Tang Dynasty. His knowledge is indeed extraordinary. The Great Tang Dynasty is truly a land of outstanding talents."

At this point, his face was filled with complete reverence.