Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 394

The Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Yushitai are the three highest judicial institutions in the Sui Dynasty.

The judiciary emphasizes fairness, impartiality, and openness, but half of the cases in these three bureaucracies are unjust cases.

This is also something that can't be helped, because the cases reported to them will not be trivial, involving too many people, and the people involved are too serious, so it is doomed that there will be many unjust cases here.

On the contrary, the situation has improved slightly at the county and county levels, but it mainly depends on the virtues of the parents and officials. If they are clean, one side is clean, and if they are corrupt, one side is corrupt.

However, there is another prerequisite, that is, you must make good friends with the local family, without the help of the family, you can't do anything.

Since the suppression of the rebellion in Bohai County, Gao Shengdao has been devoted to pacifying the local area. With the assistance of the local prominent family Bohai Gao, Gao Shengdao successfully suppressed the public grievances in Bohai County.

All the civilian husbands who participated in the canal project added an additional three acres of land, and also opened official warehouses privately to distribute food to the people.

This is his own assertion.

In fact, the common people don’t ask for much, as long as I can live in peace and stability, Gao Shengdao just meets the minimum needs of the common people.

After a war, too many people died, which led to an increase in unowned land. According to the laws of the Sui Dynasty, these fields should be confiscated and reported to the court for distribution.

But Gao Shengdao was in a hurry. In order to appease the jurisdiction as soon as possible, he secretly granted land to open warehouses, which was against the law.

So someone sued him, and said that he colluded with the Gao family and supported the leader of the bandit, Gao Yingnian.

The Ministry of Punishment immediately sent someone to arrest him, and he is now on his way to the capital.

It was only at the court meeting on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month that Gao Jiong learned about it, but he didn't say anything.

Anyway, his son is being escorted to the capital, and Yang Ming will protect him when he enters the capital, so nothing will happen, and the crime of opening an official warehouse can be big or small, or even optional, it all depends on the emperor.

Because Gao Jiong's prestige is too high, Yu Wenshu and the others don't mean to add insult to injury, because if Gao Jiong is offended, as long as he bows his head and says something nice to the princess, the princess will definitely protect her with all her strength.

But now Yang Lihua still has a detached position.

At the court meeting, after discussing some trivial matters about returning to Beijing, Yang Wei stood up.

"My son heard that the old Jinyang Palace was dilapidated, and the palace was decayed and overgrown with sedges. My son asked my father to rebuild Jinyang Palace so that my father can visit Shanxi in the future."

Yang Guang was taken aback for a moment, good guy, your brain is bright now?Know what I need?
Only Yang Guang smiled and said: "Let's not mention this matter for now. The canal has just been built. Now, I need to recuperate with the people. Let's talk about the matter of laboring the people and wasting money."

"How can it be a waste of people and money?" Yang Hao said with righteous indignation:

"Father is the son of heaven, the father of all the people. How can the people of the world bear the heart of the father living in the old and cracked place? The emperor is so frugal, which is beyond the tolerance of all the people. Although the sons and ministers are shy in their pockets, they also understand the difficulties of the country and are willing to serve themselves. Family capital, to build Jinyang Palace."

Yang Guang was overjoyed.

Everyone in His Highness also has their own thoughts.

Yang Xuangan had already stood up and planned to say: King Qi is still rich.

But he didn't say a word, and stood back in a dejected manner. This damn is for the emperor to repair. If I interrupt, I'm asking for trouble?

As for Su Wei and others who opposed the rebuilding of Jinyang Palace in Taiyuan, they are silent now. The treasury has no money anyway, and King Qi is willing to pay for it himself, which is of course the best.

Yang Guang still refused, and said with a smile: "How much money can my son have? Don't mention this matter again. I have always been frugal, and every house can be lived in. The Jinyang Palace is just a little dilapidated, and it is not too old. Leaking wind and rain."

What the father and son said directly reduced Jinyang Palace to a dilapidated place. You must know that it was renovated twice in the ninth year and 16th year of the Kaihuang, and it was always maintained by palace maids and eunuchs. How can they say that? So unbearable?
Yu Wenshu also stood up and said: "The national treasury has a surplus, so I can allocate several million to His Majesty no matter what, but King Qi is so filial, I think His Majesty should accept it calmly. This is a son honoring his father and has nothing to do with state affairs."

Yang Guang shook his head and said, "It's not what I want."

This is similar to the "three pushes" before the emperor ascended the throne. You are obviously happy in your heart, but you still have to be persuaded by others for a long time.

The three pushes are a set of very hypocritical etiquette. It seems that it should not exist, but it does exist.

When Yang Jian came to the throne, he held this set of etiquette. He said that I can’t do it well. The ministers said that you can do it, and you must do it. Then Yang Jian said, I really can’t. The ministers said it was the destiny. What the people want is none other than you.

Going back and forth like this three times, Yang Jian changed from "I" to "Zhen".

This set of tricks is really designed to fool the common people. Those who can enter the imperial city know that this is a show, but the common people think that Yang Jian really does not want to be the emperor, but God wants him to be.

As for Yang Guang's ascension to the throne, he didn't go through this process. Lao Tzu obeyed the destiny and inherited the great rule, so what the hell should I do?
So next, all the ministers at the court meeting also spoke to persuade the emperor, King Qi is filial, so you can accept it.

As long as they don't spend money from the treasury, Su Wei and the others have no objections.

But Li Yuan stepped forward: "The rebuilding of Jinyang Palace will cost a lot, and the king of Qi may not be able to bear it all. I think that the treasury should be able to make up for it. This year's Yangzhou coins have been delivered half a month ago. It's not difficult to allocate 100 million, right?"

Su Wei and Gao Bin were stunned for a moment, why would they want to use the treasury?Grandma noodles, grandma noodles, what the hell do you want to do?
Money is under the control of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so Yang Guang reluctantly looked at Yu Wenshu, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Yu Wenshu hurriedly said: "The new money sent by Yangzhou this time is 400 million yuan, of which 300 million yuan is indeed useful, and the remaining 100 million yuan can be transferred."

Niu Hong frowned and said: "As far as I know, the 400 million new money is all used to pay off the debt, right? It's not enough to pay off the debt, so how can there be a surplus of 100 million?"

Yu Wenshu said with a smile: "Mr. Niu does not know that the money is not repaid at one time, but in three years. When the king of Qi borrowed grain, the agreement was made in this way."

Niu Hong frowned and said: "The deficit of the canal has already exceeded tens of millions. If it can be paid back early, it is better to pay it back early. Grain merchants from all over the country are also waiting for this money to buy grain and fill the market. The most urgent task now is to help Hebei To resume production, send 100 million yuan to Hebei, which can revitalize the grain business of a county, since the king of Qi is willing to contribute, don't use the treasury anymore."

"Okay," Yu Wenshu said with a smile: "Although I have a poor family, I am willing to follow King Qi this time and contribute my meager strength."

As he spoke, Yu Wenshu saluted Yang Guang and said, "I would like to contribute 30 guan to rebuild the palace for Your Majesty."

"Nonsense!" Yang Guang suddenly became angry, and said, "I don't need your money to build the palace, why? Is it time to beg for food to live?"

As soon as these words came out, Niu Hong suddenly became dumb, got it!I won't say anything, the emperor seems to be scolding Yu Wenshu, but he is actually scolding him.

Li Yuan continued: "The rebuilding of Jinyang Palace is a state matter as well as a political matter. It is definitely not your majesty's private matter. I think it is most appropriate for the state treasury to allocate 100 million yuan and leave the rest to the king of Qi for his filial piety."

"Successor!" Pei Ju stood up at the most critical moment and said, "Although the national power is difficult, it is not impossible to spend 100 million. King Qi is filial, sincere and sincere, and His Majesty will never refuse."

With that said, Pei Ju knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please rebuild Jinyang Palace."

Well, that counts as getting into a three-putt handicap.

Yang Yuyuwen Shulai's nurse also knelt down and asked the emperor to make an order.

Finally, Yang Guang reluctantly looked at his son and said:
"Thinking of your filial piety, I won't refuse any more, just do it like this."

Then the problem of money is solved, it is the problem of people, who is the most suitable to cultivate?Yu Wenkai of course.

But first of all, Yu Wenkai really doesn't want to run around anymore. I have old arms and legs, and I'm almost useless in the past few years, and Li Yuan has already made an appointment with him in private, and Li Yuan wants to do this job himself.

So when the emperor looked at him, Yu Wenkai took the initiative to say:

"For the construction of Jinyang Palace, the minister recommended Tang Guogong as the supervisor."

What Yang Guang was waiting for was his words, because Li Yuan had already shown him the drawings of Jinyang Palace, and he was very satisfied, so it would be best for Li Yuan to supervise the work, so as to meet his expectations.

But Yang Hao is not happy, I pay for it, why is he repairing it?Why did I fall into a trap for feelings?Old dog Li Yuan is planning to cheat me of money?

So Yang Hao stood up and said: "I recommend Shi Liujian, the head of Qi Wangfu, as the Grand Supervisor of Miyagi."

He can't, did he show His Majesty the blueprint?Li Yuan snickered inwardly.

Yang Guang said lightly: "It's still Tang Guogong, I feel more at ease."

The corner of Yang Hao's mouth twitched.

This time, Yang Guang was considered dead by Li Yuan. After he returned to Beijing, he would go on a westward tour, and then Guanzhong would be empty again. However, there is King Qin in Guanzhong, so Jinyang, Shanxi must have someone who can be trusted and has a high title. You can suppress the local generals to sit in town to guard against the Turks.

The relationship between the Sui Dynasty and the Turks is not the relationship of subordinates on the surface, but that they are wary of each other.

Yang Guang wished to wipe out the Turks, and the Turks also wanted to invade Daxing, rob money, food, and women.

The two sides are currently in a delicate period of peace, but this peace can be broken at any time.

Sitting in Jinyang, Li Yuan is almost the best choice. My own cousin, Tang Guogong, and Taiyuan Wang are still related by marriage. Who else can there be besides Li Yuan?
Yang Hao's face was as ugly as it could be. He thought he would skip Li Yuan and take over the job by himself, but he didn't expect to be tricked by this old bastard.

But it's okay, the loss is not big, my father has seen my filial piety.

With so much blood, the old dog Li Yuan should hand him over, right?

So after the court meeting ended, Yang Hao put on a smiling face, pulled Li Yuan aside, and said with a smile:

"Congratulations Tang Guogong, come to my palace to gather tonight?"

"I still have something to do tonight, King Qi expressed his kindness, and I appreciate it," Li Yuan said with a smile.

Yang Hao pinched the opponent's arm hard, gritted his teeth and said, "I have something serious to tell you."

"Then let's talk about it here," Li Yuan made up his mind that he would never go to the Qi Palace again. After all, this kid can do anything, so don't go there and be beaten up by others.

Yang Hao snorted coldly, and dragged Li Yuan away: "Don't let me turn against you here."

(End of this chapter)