Emperor Sui Yang

At the court meeting the next day, Yang Guang announced Yu Wenkai's new job, and handed over the power of director of the canal to Yan Bi, who changed from being the deputy to the chief.

He knew in his heart that if there was civil unrest during the construction of the canal, he could only be the one to blame, so from this moment on, he was already thinking about how to push the blame in the future.

There is another news, which is quite shocking.

Jizhou, after the local administrative reform, no longer exists, so the former governor of Jizhou became the prefect of Xindu County, and his power has shrunk a lot. Wei Yuancheng, who changed from governor of Jizhou to prefect of Xindu, died.

This was the only person in the entire Wei family who had a close relationship with Yang Ming, and it was Wei Yuancheng who introduced his cousin Wei Ying to Yang Zhao.

Wei Yuancheng was only 37 years old, so it can be said that he died young. The saddest thing is that he had no son, only one daughter, so Yang Guang announced at the court that Wei Yuancheng's Duke of Yun would be succeeded by his younger brother Wei Kuangbo.

Then, there is a question, who will take over the vacant letters?

This place is very important, because it has always been the center of administrative power in Hebei, and it is also an important channel between Shanxi and Shandong, and it is the capital of Hebei.

This position is a must for Jingzhao Webster, so Wei Jin, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Wei Ji, Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, Hu Sizheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, Wei Fuzi, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Wei Fusi, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Wei Fusi, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Wei Ting, the minister, and Wei Baoluan, the general of the guard on the right, all recommended Xiaoyao Gong Wei Yi, Wei Chong's younger brother Wei Yue, as the prefect of Xindu.

Wei Yue is the one who was reprimanded by Yang Jian and dismissed from office. He was the prince Xianma of Fangling King Yang Yong.

On Yang Yue's side, he intended to fight, but Yang Ming gave them a look, so he let it go.

Because Yang Ming guessed that this position will definitely come from a family that is inclined to Yang Wei. After all, the construction of the canal requires the recruitment of peasants in Hebei, and Xindu County is the third largest county in Hebei, with twelve counties under its jurisdiction, and Qinghe is the first. County, Tongxian County [-], Second Hejian County, Tongxian County [-].

Although many candidates were recommended, Yang Guang's final decision was Cui Hongjun, Cui Hongsheng's younger brother.

Because just yesterday, Qi Wang Yang Wei accepted Cui Hongjun's daughter Cui Lingzi as Qi Wang's concubine, and the Boling Cui family will be forced to be tied to Qi Wang's boat.

Then, Yang Guang told Xue Daoheng that the affairs of Silitai can be handed over to the people below, and your focus in the future is to make up lessons for the emperor's grandson Yang Rui.

This is a great honor, because it shows that Xue Daoheng can freely enter and leave the palace city, and become a teacher for the eldest son of King Qin, which will undoubtedly bring him closer to King Qin.

This made Cui Hongsheng envious and jealous.

Yang Hao gritted his teeth angrily, but it was inconvenient to attack, because he knew that he was at an absolute disadvantage now. He had a good helper, Wei Ying, but Wei Ying was imprisoned, and the members of the Wei family are now deliberately keeping away from him relation.

The chief official of Silitai is Xue Daoheng, a doctor of Sili, and there are four Sili biejias under him, one is Yang Chen, the second son of Yang Xiong, the other is Wei Fuzi, the elder brother of Wei Fusi and the princess, and the other is Lang Ying. , Yang Guang's people, one is Yang Wanqing, the son of Yang Su.

This department is equivalent to the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and its power is very large.

During the court meeting, Yang Ming claimed credit for Gao Jiong by defeating Tuguhun, and basically put all the credit on Gao Jiong's head. He hoped that Gao Jiong would come back.

Yu Wenshu and others hurriedly objected, what are you kidding?As long as this person stands here, he can deter them, but he dare not let him come back.

There were those who supported him and those who opposed him. Of course Yang Guang knew what his son was up to. Fortunately, Gao Jiong had been following the rules recently. If this man could support him after returning to the court, it would be very easy for him.

But now he can't figure out what Gao Jiong is thinking, although he knows that Gao Jiong's loyalty to the Sui Dynasty is unmatched by anyone in the Manchu Dynasty.

"The King of Qin wants Duke Dugu to return to the imperial court, and I also have this intention, so do you think he should take up any position?" Yang Guang said with a smile.

At this time, everyone's eyes were on Yang Ming.

Yang Ming knew that if the price was lowered, the father would definitely bargain with him, but if the price was higher, even if the father lowered the pressure, it would be of little value, so he said:

"Shang Shu's right servant shoots, isn't it still empty?"

As soon as these words came out, let alone Yang Guang, everyone was stunned.

How dare you say that you can speak casually in this position?You are daydreaming.

Yang Hao immediately stood up and said: "You Pushe, the Chief Minister of Shangshu Province, Gao Jiong is old and can't bear the heavy responsibility, not to mention that he is a dishonest minister. Brother Ming, did you think about it when you said this?"

Everyone knows that Gao Jiong's biggest problem is that his meritorious service is too great and his prestige is too high, so that he has formed a pressure on His Majesty today, and he is related to Fangling King Yang Yong. Dugu Jialuo lost his title.

The possibility of this person wanting to regain control of Shangshu Province is zero, almost nothing.

"Gao Jiong was reprimanded by the Empress for forming a party for private interests. The past is vivid in my memory. As a subject, I was disloyal. It's really inappropriate," Zhang Heng, the doctor of Yushitai, said with a smile.

Yang Ming said indifferently: "It's not something you can say about Gao Jiong's loyalty and infidelity. Your Majesty naturally has a steelyard in his heart. I remember that when Dr. Zhang saw Gao Jiong, he bowed and flattered and laughed with him. Is it true that he was despised for his rebellion today? What about taking revenge?"

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "Your Highness is serious. I just discuss the matter, and I bow my knees to the King of Qin."

"That's not good. Those who are humbled by Doctor Zhang will be turned back. I'm afraid that Doctor Zhang will take revenge and repay me in the future," Yang Ming said.

Zhang Heng shook his head and smiled wryly, backed away, and gave up on the line with Yang Ming. He was not speaking for Yang Ming, but purely flattering him. As Yang Guang's confidant and close minister, he knew that Gao Jiong could live to this day, it was already It was a miracle.

In the current court, there are really few people who can line up with Yang Ming, because his prestige has already been established.

It's not easy for Su Wei Niu Hong to stand up and speak out, because Yang Ming's recommendation this time is really outrageous.

But Yang Xuangan supported him, he stood up and said: "Mr. Dugu, a minister who assists the country, is helping the King of Qin to destroy the Fanbang. It is really a great service. I think the recommendation of the King of Qin is appropriate."

"That's right!" Lai Hu'er, who had been neutral before, was now an enemy of Yang Ming, and in the capital, not only Yu Shiji's property was affected, but his was also affected, but it was not as serious.

He believed in his heart that it was Yang Xuangan who burned his property, because only a stick could dare to do such a thing.

But this matter, he couldn't bring it to the court, because his burned property included gambling houses and brothels, and it was inconvenient to expose it, so he could only suffer from this dumb loss.

It's like someone burning Jinyang Building, Yang Ming would never recognize it, it belongs to Yu Wenlan, not mine, and it has nothing to do with me.

Yang Guang couldn't make up his mind for a while, so after the court was over, he ordered Gao Jiong to be called into the palace.

Before that, he and Yang Ming were in the Daye Hall, and the father and son had a conversation.

"This man is a double-edged sword. I dare not use it. How dare you?" Yang Guang said with a smile, "Don't forget, he dared to disobey your grandmother."

Yang Ming said: "But he is loyal to Sui."

"Confused," Yang Guang admonished: "When employing a person, don't look at whether he is loyal to the country, but whether he is loyal to you. Those who are loyal to the country often disobey, but those who are loyal to the king are good ministers and virtuous ministers."

Yang Ming said directly: "Use it when you are good, and dismiss it if you are not good."

Yang Guang was stunned for a moment, frowning and silent for a long time, then slowly said: "What about Yang Yue?"

"It's the same," Yang Ming said.

Yang Guang laughed out loud.

"Very good, remember, in this world, except your parents, they will not plot against you, everyone else is plotting against you," Yang Guang said with a smile: "But the right servant shoots, I will not give it to him, and it is impossible to hold real power. The meritorious service is too great, let me confer the title of Doctor Guanglu."

Doctor Guanglu is a casual official from the first rank. He can participate in the court meeting, which not only takes care of Gao Jiong's face, but also does not give power, which is very suitable.

Yang Ming was very satisfied.

Yang Guang asked again: "Remember, don't use it for a long time, this person is not simple, be careful of backlash."

It doesn't matter, no matter how much Gao Jiong retaliates, he will not directly kill the master like Yuwen Sangou.

Yang Ming nodded.

At this time, Gao Ye came to report, and Gao Jiong came, and Yang Guang asked Gao Jiong to be brought in.

"Sinner Gao Jiong, I bow to Your Majesty," Gao Jiong came in, knelt down and made a big salute, as much as he could bend or stretch.

Yang Guangshuang, when his father and queen mother were alive, the old man in front of him didn't take himself seriously, but now he bows his knees, which makes Yang Guang feel quite happy.

"Mr. Dugu, get up quickly. When you come to see me in the future, you don't need to kneel," Yang Guang said with a smile, "give me a seat for Mr. Dugu."

Gao Jiong refused again and again, but Yang Guang couldn't persuade him, so he had no choice but to stop persuading him.

"I intend to bring Mr. Dugu with me on this northern tour. It just so happens that King Qin recommended you. After two months, you can go north with me," Yang Guang said.

Gao Jiong hurriedly said, "It's my honor."

"This time the northern tour, the dispatch of the army, does Mr. Dugu have any suggestions?" Yang Guang asked.

Gao Jiong thought for a while and said: "The Turkic people know the reality of the Central Plains and the dangers of the mountains and rivers. They have to guard against it. There is a wilderness in the north of the Great Wall. Our army should not be too far apart. If there is something wrong with the heart and the road is blocked, it is difficult to rescue us. The minister thinks that we should form a phalanx and reject it from all sides, and that the six palaces and the families of the hundred officials should be included in it, and if there is any change."

Yang Guang, Yang Ming and his son listened carefully.

Gao Jiong is worthy of being a soldier, and Yang Guang is very satisfied with his explanation.

"Mr. Dugu's words are a perfect policy, and it's up to you," Yang Guang continued, and inquired about Gao Jiong's private life again.

Gao Jiong also confessed honestly, which was basically the same as Yang Guang's inquiring here, so Yang Guang's wariness towards him was slightly reduced.

It seems that he has learned to behave well and is obedient, so Yang Guang said with peace of mind:
"Starting tomorrow, Mr. Dugu can attend the court meeting. I have a lot of places and I still need to rely on you."

"Your Majesty's grace, I have no way to repay it, I can only repay it with all my heart, just in case," Gao Jiong saluted.

Yang Guang glanced at his son triumphantly, and continued, "I want to reward Dugu Gong, a beauty, and I hope you don't refuse."

Yang Ming was taken aback for a moment, well, this is to send a watcher.

Of course Gao Jiong didn't dare to refuse.

It's hard for him to sleep with a woman who has to sleep at his age.

To not sleep is to be unfaithful.