Emperor Sui Yang

In the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Li Yuanba’s weapons were a pair of golden hammers for beating drums and urns, weighing a total of 800 catties. Yuwen Chengdu’s phoenix wings and gold-plated borings weighed 320 catties. It's not the eight hundred catties we think.

Because the Sui Dynasty was in the early years of Kaihuang, the weights and measures followed the old system of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, with the ancient scale three catties as one catty, one catty was equivalent to 668 grams, which was equivalent to 1.3 catties in later generations.

But at the end of Daye, Yang Guang changed the weights and measures again, and returned to the ancient system of Shang Yang in the Qin Dynasty. Then one catty became 222 grams, which is equivalent to 0.45 catties in later generations, which is about half a catty.

As for Li Yuanba and Yuwen Chengdu, they are both characters from the end of the Sui Dynasty in the novel, so their 100 catties are less than 50 catties.

If you calculate it this way, Li Yuanba's golden hammer for beating drums and urns is actually 400 catties, and holding two hundred catties in one hand is like pulling a few eggs, and you can't lift a hundred catties.

If Li Yuan knew that his son was rendered so awesome in the novels of later generations, he would probably find a crack in the ground to sneak in.

Su Lie's two hundred catties are actually three hundred catties for later generations.

Princess Qi Wei Qiong had her funeral at the end of April. Afterwards, Yang Wei returned to the court to attend the court meeting.

What Yang Guang meant was that you should stop staying and go back to Luoyang to supervise the project as soon as possible.

I don't know where this kid got the money, so he privately sent a generous gift to the newly appointed Minister of Civil Affairs, Sun Chi.

The venerable did not dare to resign, and the eldest grandson Chi had no choice but to accept it.

Yang Hao originally wanted to meet his father, queen and queen before leaving Beijing, but Yang Guang and Queen Xiao refused to meet him.

He also knew in his heart that his father and mother knew about his affair with Wei Jing, and even the child he gave birth to Wei Jing was thrown to death, which shows how angry his father and queen were.

Yang Hao has already realized that the competition between himself and the third child, Yang Ming, is gradually at a disadvantage.

If there is another problem with the canal, he is afraid that he will never have another chance, unless he becomes ruthless and kills the third child.

But Yang Hao felt that after all, he was his own brother, and he would not do this unless it was absolutely necessary.

Before leaving Beijing, Yang Hao specially prepared a gift, and went to Duke Xu's mansion one evening.

Yu Wenshu is the most favored courtier today, second to none. He has two daughters in total, certainly not Chen Shuyi. There is no communication.

Yu Wenshu and Yang Ming barely dealt with each other.

And his two daughters, one is Yuwen Chamin, who is now the side concubine of Prince Yang Zhao, and the other is Yuwen Hermione, who is Li Yuan's favorite concubine Yuwen Zhaoyi in history, who gave birth to Li Yuan, the king of Korea Li Yuanjia and the king of Lu Li Lingkui. .

According to historical records, after Queen Dou died, Li Yuan planned to make Yuwen Zhaoyi the queen, but the latter refused.

Yuwen Shiji among Yuwen Three Dogs also relied on his younger sister's relationship to flourish in the Tang Dynasty.

The current Uwen Hermione is 17 years old and has not yet married.

Yang Hao's mind is clearly revealed.

Yu Wenshu invited King Qi into the mansion, warmly received him, and called several beautiful servants to accompany him.

"King Qi is really a rare guest, when do you plan to leave?"

Yang Hao said with a smile: "It's been a few days, and the emperor has been urging me so hard, so I thought about paying a visit to Duke Xu before leaving Beijing."

Yu Wenshu is an old fox, so he naturally knows that there is nothing to go to the Three Treasures Hall, so he said with a smile:

"His Highness was in Jiangdu when he was young, and I used to meet His Highness often. I still remember that His Highness was best friends with Shiji when he was a child. Now that he is an adult, he is busy with government affairs all day long. It is rare to see him secretly. Shiji often talks about His Highness."

Yang Hao sighed: "There is no way, I have heavy responsibilities on my body, and I dare not slack off for a moment, so that it is difficult to get together with my old friends. Every time I think about it, people can't help but sigh. Call it back."

In history, Yuwen Shiji married Yang Guang's daughter, Yang Ming's sister Yang Chan, but in this life, Yang Ming introduced Yang Chan to Pei Xuanji early on, so Shiji was out of play, and later married A woman from the Xue family in Hedong is now released as the general manager of Yongzhou.

This incident was a thorn in Yu Wenshu's heart, because he wanted his son to marry Yang Guang's daughter at the beginning, but he killed Pei Ju's son halfway.

Now it's all right, Pei Ju's son has become a son-in-law.

And he also found out that it was Yang Ming who made a hindrance, so he has always harbored resentment towards Yang Ming.

Yu Wenshu said with a smile: "It's good to practice outside for a few years. Whether he returns to Beijing or not depends on himself. If he wants to come back, the old man will naturally find a way."

Yang Hao nodded: "It's a pity, Shiji could have become the king's brother-in-law, and kissed him even more, but he couldn't help it, and he took advantage of that brat from Pei Ju's family."

The wood is done, so what else is there to say? Yu Wenshu knew that the other party was making trouble, but he was not the kind of person who couldn't think about it, so he said:

"On the contrary, Your Highness, now that the princess has just passed away, don't delay the construction of the canal because of grief."

"Of course I know this," Yang Hao said suddenly, "I came here today for no other reason than to marry Mr. Xu. In my heart, you are an elder. If you feel embarrassed, Just pretend I didn't say anything tonight."

Yu Wenshu frowned: "Get married? Who is His Highness referring to?"

"Of course it's the king and your youngest daughter," Yang Hao said, "Now the position of princess is vacant, and the king wants to marry the Yuwen family to fill the position of concubine. Don't worry, the son she will give birth to in the future will be changed to be the king's concubine. son."

Yu Wenshu fell silent.

I have only two daughters in total, one is the crown prince's side concubine, and it is basically impossible to take the position, because the main concubine Wei Shi is too favored, and her natal family is too powerful.

The other 17-year-old is still unmarried because Yu Wenshu has not found a suitable son-in-law, so he is up for sale.

Now that King Qi is interested, of course it is the best result. After all, Yu Wenshu is also very clear about whether the prince's illness will be cured or not.

If the illness persists, King Qin and King Qi will become a hot favorite, but there is a rift between him and Yang Ming.

But he also has a problem that is more difficult, that is, King Qi is too bad.

How Concubine Wei died, others don't know, but as the emperor's number one favorite, can he not know?

If my daughter married in the past, she would definitely be offended. It would be fine if she could give birth to a son, but if it was a daughter, it would be nothing.

After weighing for a while, Yu Wenshu decided to take a gamble. This is called hedging. If the crown prince really fails, there is King Qi who can rely on him. As for King Qin, forget it.

So Yu Wenshu nodded: "It's her blessing that the little girl is favored by His Highness, and the old man is also honored, but His Majesty is currently in a rage, so it's inconvenient for me to bring it up, and it's not easy for His Highness to speak up, right?"

"Isn't it?" When the other party nodded, Yang Hao was overjoyed, but on the surface he said with a depressed face:

"In the past, when I was frivolous and did something wrong, my father and queen should be blamed. Now that I have learned a lesson, I will restrain myself from now on, and I will never displease my father because of a woman."

Yu Wenshu nodded with a smile: "Who is young and not frivolous? Your Highness's prodigal son turns around, and a thousand gold is hard to change. How about this? I will take the initiative to mention this matter to His Majesty when the canal is opened. When His Highness brings the merits of the canal, His Majesty will also come to you if you think about it." It will be a joy."

Yang Hao knew well that the other party was procrastinating. After all, the matter of the canal was his best chance. If the canal was opened as soon as possible, his father would be pleased. Only when he introduced this old dog, Yu Wenshu, would he show his sincerity.

"Then it's settled," Yang Hao stood up and said goodbye, "I hope that when I see Mr. Xu again, I can call you Yuezhang."

"It's almost predictable," Yu Wenshu nodded with a smile, and got up to see him off.

After Yang Hao left, the eldest son Yu Wenhuaji came to the room, learned what had happened from his father, nodded and said:
"My son thinks that marrying King Qi is a good thing for us."

Yu Wenshu said with an inscrutable look:
"how to say?"

Yuhuahua lowered his voice and said in a small voice:

"My son has inquired. Although the prince's health shows signs of improvement, his foundation has already collapsed. Even if he recovers, his life expectancy will be greatly reduced. The emperor and grandson are all young. Without Qin and Qi, we have never dealt with King Qin, so betting on King Qi is the best choice."

Yu Wenshu was furious immediately, and reprimanded directly:
"How many times have I told you, don't inquire about the affairs of the East Palace anymore. Do you think you have lived enough, or do you think I have lived too long?"

Yu Wenhuaji quickly knelt down and said:

"The prince has not been in court for a long time, and the east palace is full of suspicions. We should make plans early. Your old man is your majesty's confidant, but your son is not. For the sake of the family, your son should also make good friends with the future prince, so that the incense can continue. withered."

Yu Wenshu said angrily: "Your Majesty is in his prime, planning too early is prone to accidents. You'd better be honest with me from now on. If His Majesty really catches you, I won't be able to protect you."

"Yes, my child remembers it, and I dare not do it again in the future," Yu Wenhuaji hurriedly promised.

Yu Wenshu said in a deep voice: "If you were brothers and sisters with Chen Shuyi back then, why would I bet on Yang Hao, a rotten person? Now it's all right. She and Yang Ming are in love with each other, and they have already supported her mother's family, and she It's just a concubine."

Yu Wenhuaji smiled awkwardly, but did not speak.

You planned to frame Yang Yong and push Chen Shuyi out, but now you blame us?
Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible for someone to not even step on the steps of Yuwen's house after they got married.

Chen Shuyi was raised in the mansion as Yuwenshu's adopted daughter back then, and her relationship with Yuwenshu's sons and daughters was not very good. After all, in the eyes of Yuwenshu and them, even though you were a princess before, you are just a spoiled child now. The wild species of our family meal.

If they could have imagined that Chen Shuyi would be where she is today, maybe Chen Shuyi would have been treated completely differently in Yuwen Mansion back then.

Now she is the concubine Wang, and the children she will give birth to will also be concubines.

But if Yang Ming can sit on the throne of the emperor one day in the future, then Chen Shuyi's son will be the prince and her daughter will be the princess.