Emperor Sui Yang

Yang Hao was able to leave Beijing smoothly, which made him heave a sigh of relief. He knew in his heart that if he failed to do well in the supervision of the canal this time, his father would settle the old and new debts with him.

How did things get to where they are today?Yang Hao sighed helplessly.

This time, the large army that left Beijing also involved six ministries and eleven monasteries in three provinces. There were a lot of people from Taichang Temple. They would enter Banzhu Town, Xingyang to hold a river sacrifice ceremony.

You want to dig the Yellow River, and the Yellow River has a very high status in Chinese civilization. You can't dig without saying hello to others. This is a matter of politeness.

In addition to the indispensable livestock needed for the sacrifice, we also have to read the sacrificial text, to the effect of praising the greatness of the Yellow River, flattering the Yellow River, and telling people, do your best, old man, so that we can dig the canal smoothly.

The sacrificial oration must be written by Emperor Yang Guang himself. Others are not qualified. The sacrifice to the Yellow River and the sacrifice to the sky are of the same level, and the scene is very spectacular.

After Yang Ming's convoy entered Lantian County, they were notified by the front scouts that the Lijing brigade was ahead, less than ten miles away.

Yang Ming took the initiative to give way, and ordered the team to find an open space on the side of the road, to rest temporarily, and wait for the large team to leave Beijing.

Not long after, a large army with gongs to open the way came in a mighty way.

Yang Ming rode his horse and stood by the side of the road. The oncoming convoy did not stop. This was normal. It was not because he looked down on Yang Ming, but because the team could not stop or be hindered. It seemed to be a superstitious saying, which probably meant that the road was smooth. ,all the best.

Especially the sacrificial team in front would tear off the red cloth strips along the way and hang them on the side of the road. Yang Ming didn't understand what that meant, anyway, there were many ways in Taichang Temple.

After the team of monks passed by, it was the convoy of Prince Qi's Mansion. Yang Ming looked at Yang Hao who was riding on the horse, and said with a smile on the side of the road:
"Second brother has worked hard this time."

Yang Hao rode to the side of the road, and said with a smile on his face, "They are all doing things for the country, not to mention hard work, but Brother Ming, he has worked hard for a year, so he can take a breather for a while."

After all, it was Chen Shuyi who caused the miscarriage. Although Yang Hao knew that this matter would not reach the third child's ears, he must still have a guilty conscience.

Yang Ming was also very surprised, why did the second child's attitude change so much?He can laugh when he divides up his property?

"Then I wish my second brother a smooth journey," Yang Ming cupped his hands.

Yang Hao nodded, "Okay."

After speaking, he rode his horse back to the team.

Neither of the two wanted to talk too much with the other, but they were brothers after all, and in front of so many people, they still needed to say hello after all.

Yang Hao hated Yang Ming so much that he gritted his teeth, but at this moment, he really didn't dare to act recklessly, because his number one threat now was not his brother, but his father.

If something happened to the canal project, he would not dare to return to Beijing.

It took a whole afternoon for the convoy to pass in front of Yang Ming. It was already evening, but the capital was in sight, and Yang Ming didn't intend to stay, so he drove all night and returned to the capital.

After returning to the mansion, under the service of Yang Yinjiang, he ate something, washed and changed, and the court meeting was less than an hour away.

Maybe it was really Xiao Biesheng's newlyweds, or maybe it was because Yang Yinjiang was pregnant and gave birth to a child. She hadn't slept with Yang Ming for two years.

So neither of them controlled it, and set off a string of firecrackers.

After Yang Ming changed his clothes again, he learned from Yang Yinjiang that the old Chen's family had started to enter official positions one after another, and the two wives from the Chen family were very popular in the palace.

"This is a good thing. I didn't expect Shuyi to use her brain," Yang Ming changed his clothes again and said with a smile.

Chen Shuyi, who had been hiding outside the door for a long time, and was embarrassed to come in because of the firecrackers inside, pushed the door open when she heard the words, pouted and said:

"In your eyes, am I just a fool?"

Yang Ming looked Chen Shuyi up and down, only to feel that she was a little thinner than before, but she wasn't thin where she shouldn't be. He couldn't help but sigh, no matter how fat or thin this girl is, she is a beauty in the world.

"I didn't say that," Yang Ming said with a smile, "You are actually very beautiful in what you do. It's hard for others to say anything about using the harem to promote the children of the clan."

Chen Shuyi smiled, took the initiative to come over and squat down, and put on boots for Yang Ming: "I have Yin Jiang as a military advisor. By the way, Mr. Yue's illness is getting worse and worse. You must remember to visit him more often."

"Naturally," Yang Ming nodded, looked at the gloomy concubine, and stretched out his hand to comfort him, "I heard on the way here that Duke Yue resigned and returned home, and Gao Jiong was dismissed from office. General situation, their prestige is too high, so it is reasonable for the father to abandon him."

Yang Yinjiang sighed quietly: "I understand, but I didn't expect that this day would come so quickly. The Yang family is prosperous and they all rely on their grandfather. I'm afraid life in the family will be difficult in the future."

"Everything is up to me," Yang Ming comforted, "My wife is the daughter of the Yang family, so how could I not help?"

Yang Yinjiang nodded movedly, half knelt down, and snuggled into Yang Ming's arms.

Uncle Yang Yue was released as an internal history order. Obviously, he has been alienated by the emperor, because this position should not be released.

When Pei Ju served as the internal historian, he never left the capital.

So Yang Yinjiang already had a premonition that the Yang family was about to decline. Although Yang Ming assured her that he would help the family, in Yang Yinjiang's view, the husband is the first. Her natal family is estranged, she will never complain at all.

For today's court meeting, Yang Ming came very early. After all, he didn't sleep last night, so he was waiting outside the Daxing Hall early.

Li Yuan, who heard the news, hurried over to say hello to Yang Ming.

He was on night shift in the palace last night, and as for his son Jian Jian, let alone, he is now the emperor's bodyguard, so he won't be able to go home even once.

"Your Highness has lost weight." Li Yuan cupped his hands and said with a smile, "It's really early today, why don't you come to my official office for a while?"

Yang Ming smiled and said, "No need, it's only two or three quarters away, and I haven't had time to congratulate Tang Guogong yet."

Li Yuan is now the general of Zuobeishenfu, similar to the general of Zuo Yulinwei in Yang Jian's time, his rank is still very high, especially in charge of defending the imperial city.

This kid totally took advantage of his relatives, if he wasn't for cousin Yang Guang, he wouldn't be able to sit in this position.

"It's my honor to gain His Majesty's trust," Li Yuan said with a smile, "I would like to thank His Highness for being a matchmaker for Jiancheng's wedding. I will not leave Beijing in a short time when I come back this time. I will bring Jiancheng and his wife to you Kowtow."

"No need," Yang Ming couldn't help laughing, "I and Jiancheng are old acquaintances. Besides, aren't our two families still connected with relatives? It's only natural for me to help Jiancheng."

Among Yang Guang's three sons, only Yang Ming was regarded as a relative. Li Yuan was still very moved and felt that his face was bright, so he pulled Yang Ming aside and reciprocated:
"Your Majesty intends to temporarily abolish the policy of granting land to slaves and maidservants in Hebei, Shandong, and Jiangnan, and everyone now knows that Yuzhou's policy was originally proposed by you. Now many people are dissatisfied with His Highness. Your Highness must be careful. gone."

What the hell, last time I took the blame for me, I was the director in Luoyang, and now I don't need me, so just dump the blame on me again?
Dad really has a good plan. Is this trying to make me a public enemy?

Historically, you did it yourself.

Yang Ming just nodded and said nothing.

Next, officials arrived one after another. When they saw Yang Ming, they came over to say hello very warmly. Seeing this, Li Yuan quietly left.

After the door of the hall is opened, those of the third grade can go in and wait directly, and the rest wait outside the hall.

Yang Ming only felt that there was nothing around him, the prince was not there, and neither was Gao Jiong, so he stood in the first row on the east side, and he was the only one, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.

Looking across and behind him, there were many new faces, and one of them was also looking at him with great interest.

When the two looked at each other, the man hurriedly cupped his hands towards Yang Ming and smiled.

It was the first time I met Yang Ming in Lai Huer. It is better to meet Yang Ming than to be famous. The King of Qin may be only this year, but he gives people an old-fashioned feeling. He has a temperament that is obviously different from that of King Qi. He seems to be elegant and gentle. , but the eyes are introverted, with a hidden charm.

No wonder everyone is afraid of him, but the first impression is that he is stronger than King Qi.

After a while, Emperor Yang Guang came.

Standing on the high platform, he first looked at his son, smiled and said:

"Thank you for your hard work in Luoyang. I was still praising you at the court meeting yesterday. If everyone is like King Qin, offering advice for the country, why would I be born so early?"

Is this another dumping pot?Praise me for offering advice?Abolish the granting of land to slaves and servants?You are really Yin, you made me the target of public criticism on the first day I came here?

Yang Ming hurriedly saluted: "I don't work hard, everything is planned by my father."

Yang Guang smiled, sat down on the throne, looked around at the ministers, and said:
"Drilling a canal is a century-old plan of our Great Sui Dynasty. However, the national treasury is overwhelmed. Only by implementing this policy can we solve the urgent need. Facts have proved that the king of Qin implemented this policy in Yuzhou before he was able to protect Luoyang. You should not delay because of small profits. National affairs."

As soon as these words came out, all the officials below responded one after another. As for how many people were cursing their mothers in their hearts, it is unknown.

The Yuzhou clan basically belonged to the Guanzhong clan. After implementing this policy, although it offended people a bit, the time limit was only two years after all, so everyone could accept it.

The continued implementation in Shandong, Hebei, and Jiangnan this time will not infringe on the interests of the Guanzhong Group. However, the families in these places are not easy to mess with, and they must be given psychological work.

This matter fell on the head of Qi Wang Yang Hao.

Next, Yang Guang talked about the title of king, and asked everyone to help discuss which title should be given to the prince's three sons.

The three kids who are too big are going to be crowned king, obviously to show Yang Ming, hinting him, don't make up your mind, the prince's son is at the same level as you.

Some people in the court disagreed, thinking that the two sons of the crown prince were concubines and should not be crowned king, but Yang Guang asked directly: Aren't they my grandsons?
The man was suddenly speechless.

It is rare to see one's concubine not enfeoffed, but concubine's grandson.

In the end, the discussions came and went, and four were sealed.

Yang You, the eldest son of the crown prince, was granted the title of King Chen, Yang Tan, the eldest son of the concubine, was given the title of King Yan, and Yang Yu, the second son, was granted the title of King of Yue.

Chen, Yan, and Yue are all of the same class, regardless of whether they are noble or not.

But Yang Hao, the son of Yang Jun, the previous king of Qin, because the title of king of Qin is now Yang Ming's, he can't attack him, so Yang Guang changed his title to king of Liang, and he was given the title of Hussar General of Heyang Prefecture. Heyang County belongs to Hanoi County , that is, a head of the local military government.

It is indeed a bit insulting for the prince to be a general in the army. It is better not to seal it. Fortunately, there are [-] households in the food town, so there is no need to worry about food and drink, and power is not to be counted on.