Emperor Sui Yang

Before the end of the year, Chen Shuyi received 200 million yuan from Hua Ji, all of which were deposited into the internal treasury of the East Palace.

She has nothing to spend money on herself, and she is not interested in money, so she left it to Yang Yinjiang to deal with.

Chen Shuyi took the money very happily this time, don't want it for nothing, she now hopes to repair the relationship with Yuwen's family, and instigate Yu Wenshu to leave Yang Hao, and Chen Shuyi has been quietly collecting Yang Hao's criminal evidence in private for so many years, she He wanted to wait until the day Yang Ming came to power, and kill Yang Hao in one fell swoop.

In fact, no amount of criminal evidence would be of any use to kill a prince of Yang Hao's level. The key lies in Yang Ming, and Chen Shuyi believes that Yang Ming will not let Yang Hao go.

As the year approached, bad news came from Hedong. Xiao Mahe passed away suddenly. He was fine that day, and his dinner was okay, but he didn't wake up the next day.

Xiao Mahe's death was a huge blow to Chen Shuyi.

She wanted to go to Hedong in person to express her condolences to her master.

After Yuwenshu learned of the situation, he hoped that his third son Yuwenshiji would personally escort Chen Shuyi on the road.

Yang Ming refused, but Chen Shuyi agreed, together with Xiao Shilian, Yang Ming directly appointed Xiao Shilian to take over Xiao Mohe's position, of course, this had to wait until the mourning period was over.

"Shuyi does not need to be sad. My grandpa passed away at 83. This is a happy mourning. It is God's blessing that he can live to this age," Xiao Shilian comforted Chen Shuyi on the carriage.

The relationship between the two of them is very close. Although there is a difference in dignity, in Xiao Shilian's eyes, Chen Shuyi is his sister.

After following Li Jing on his expedition to Goguryeo, Xiao Shilian had already returned to Hedong, but was summoned by Yang Ming to be responsible for the security of Prince Qin's residence. Right now, he had to escort his father's coffin back to his hometown in Lanling for burial.

Chen Shuyi still kept crying, because in her heart, Xiao Mohe was a relative.

Xiao Shilian sighed and stopped persuading him. He looked back in the direction of the capital, thinking that he would not return to the capital in what year or month.

East Palace,

Yang Ming sighed: "There are so many people leaving this year. At the beginning of the year, it was Dugu Gong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Gao Xiaoji, followed by Guo Yan, Liang Bi, Changsun Chi, Xiao Mohe, and now Han Sengshou looks like he is dying." Well, King Guan is recuperating recently, and a message came from Jiangdu that Niu Hong also fell ill, alas."

Yang Yinjiang said from the side: "Perhaps it was an expedition to Goguryeo, which exhausted my luck."

Yang Ming smiled and said: "Do you still believe this? Birth, old age, illness and death are all done at the right time. How can there be any luck?"

"When the time comes?" Yang Yinjiang murmured for a while: "These four words are good. They clearly explain the fate of people in this life. Sooner or later we will have such a day. In the next life, do you still want me?" ah?"

"Is there a next life?" Yang Ming asked.

Yang Yinjiang nodded: "Yes, there is a saying in the Buddhist scriptures: All living beings in the three realms, reincarnated in the six destinies, are like spinning a wheel of fire. It can be seen that this life will not last, but the next life will continue."

Yang Ming said with a smile: "If there is an afterlife, it's better for the two of us to go to a world of grotesques and immortals. People can live thousands of years, so that we have to meet each other forever."

"Then we've made an appointment," Yang Yinjiang put her palm on Yang Ming's chest: "We'll see you there or not."

On November [-]th, Han Sengshou, Duke of Jiangdu County, passed away, and the eldest son Han Xiaoji failed to ascend to the throne.

On November 25, Niu Hong passed away in Jiangdu. His eldest son, Niu Fang, was given the title of Neishi Sheren, and he was appointed Duke of Qizhang County.

Niu Hong's illness came on very urgent this time, and Yang Guang didn't expect that he would die if people said it would not work.

Less than a month after returning home from illness, the monarch and ministers will say goodbye forever.

Yang Guang was in a bad mood. Niu Hong was not much to be seen by him, but the court really couldn't lack this person, and once Niu Hong died, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the Minister of Taichang Temple were both vacant.

One is the head of the six departments, and the other is the head of the eleven temples. Who will take over?
The most suitable ones are Yu Wenshu and Lai Huer, but Li Yuan refuses to let go this time, and stays with Yang Guang every day, never mentioning the promotion, and keeps talking about how much Dugu Jialuo treated him back then. good.

Do you think I don't know whether my mother treats you well?In fact, Yang Guang still intends to promote Li Yuan, but this time he is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, you can't do it, you can't even see the shadow of Niu Hong.

Yang Guang was also annoyed, and directly said to Li Yuan: "Taichang Temple, you can do it first."

Li Yuan was definitely not happy, but he also saw that the emperor's expression was not good. If he showed a little bit of dissatisfaction, Taichang Temple would not have his share.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Li Yuan knelt down and said.

There is an essential difference between the three provinces and six ministries and the eleven temples. The former is an agency that oversees the government affairs and supervision of the imperial court, while the latter is an agency that performs specific affairs.

Yang Guang looked at Li Yuan now, and it was somewhat displeasing to the eye. He was wrong to people, even though he was a cousin, but he looked down on Li Yuan's character, so he said:
"Just give Jing Zhaoyin to Yu Wenshu. You don't have to go back to Beijing. Just follow me."

ah?One for one?I still want to do it concurrently, what else can Li Yuan say?It can only be recognized.

He originally thought that Taichang Temple should be Taichang Temple. Didn't Niu Hong have a disciple named Sing Na Yan?You give me one too, so that I can be considered the prime minister.

But can Yang Guang give it?Give Nima a head.

Right now, there are only three Shengnayan under the door, Yang Xiong, Su Wei, Pei Ju, who can you compare with?

As for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, it is the most important thing. After Yang Guang thought about it, he chose to give it to Yu Shiji. This person's talent is worthy of recognition, but his character is not very good.

As for employing people, don't care about their character. They are considered Yang Guang's top three horses now, and that's enough.

Niu Hong always had a mansion in Jiang, and officials of his level were allocated residences by the state. Pei Ju and Su Wei left Niu's mansion and walked hand in hand, followed by their entourage.

"Qiu He is back?" Su Wei asked.

The reason why he asked this was because Pei Xuanji was beside Pei Ju right now, and Pei Xuanji ran back with Qiu He.

Pei Ju didn't speak, but Pei Xuanji said: "I came back with Duke Pingcheng, and I just entered the palace at noon to meet His Majesty."

Su Wei asked again: "What is the relationship between the traitor Cen Mingxiu and the Ning family?"

Pei Xuanji replied: "The entanglement is quite deep. Although after this person rebelled, he threatened that the Ning family was a thief from the south of the Five Ridges, lured wolves into the house, and kept saying that he would attack the Qinjiang Mansion, but I have investigated and found that the Cen family has always been attached to the Ning family. , this time the rebellion, the Ning family cannot get rid of the responsibility."

Su Wei nodded, glanced at Pei Ju, and said:
"Liren (Niu Hong) has passed away. From now on in the court, Shiji and I need to take care of each other."

Pei Ju smiled and nodded: "You are Zuo Pushe, I will listen to you."

"Hi, I'm getting old," Su Wei shook his head and sighed, "I'm three years older than Li Ren, and I'm 71 this year. Right now, I'm living day by day. I don't know when, I won't be able to lift my legs."

Pei Ju is six years younger than Su Wei, so he is not too young, but he can't stand the fact that both of them have longevity.

Historically, Su Wei lived for 82 years and Pei Ju lived for [-] years.

At their level, it doesn't matter if you can't walk, and they will carry you into the palace to discuss matters, as long as your mind is still spinning.

People are getting better and better as they get older, and they have experienced many things. When encountering anything, the way to deal with it must be much safer than that of young people.

This is why, the older the official, the older, because only at that age can you have the ability to firmly hold that position.

After parting ways, Pei Xuanji whispered:
"Father, there is news from the capital that Feng Deyi has been expelled from the East Palace. It can be seen that the crown prince can no longer bear Yang Xuan's arrogance."

Pei Ju smiled: "You can't think like that. No one can shake Xuangan right now. His grandson is the prince's direct eldest son. Based on this alone, as long as he is not treason, no one can touch him."

"I can't move the mystery, my sister will never have a bright future in the East Palace," Pei Xuanji said.

Pei Ju smiled and said, "Don't think about this now. Let's wait until Yang Yue dies."

"The old thief Yang Yue did all kinds of evil, and he lived a long life. He is in good health now. When he dies, I don't know when he will wait," Pei Xuanji said:
"Our Jin'er, I think, is better than that Yang Rui, but in the end, she can only study at Wang Tong's place, alas."

Pei Ju said calmly: "Wang Tong's plan is in line with the future situation of the country. It was I who asked Jin'er to worship Wang Tong as his teacher. Your Majesty and the prince are both like the Emperor Wu. After the military is established, literature must be developed. The prince once again The purpose of restructuring the scientific examination is to pave the way for the future. Wang Tong's suggestion is the most timely. Don't be anxious. The prince hasn't even gone up yet. No matter how much you think about it now, it will be useless."

Pei Xuanji nodded: "Right now, Xuangan and the others have been weakened in the East Palace. Shall we find a way to arrange some of our own people to enter?"

Pei Ju suddenly frowned and snorted: "Do you think the prince is easy to get along with? Anyone can move now, but we can't move, lest Xuangan and the others vent their anger on us. Don't bring trouble to your sister, she insists So far, it’s not easy.”

Pei Xuanji, who was scolded, nodded: "Son, I don't dare to talk nonsense anymore."

Qiu He was still relying on Yang Guang. He wanted to take the place of Mai Tiezhang and attack Lingnan. After all, he came back in despair, nominally losing the city and the land. He couldn't keep it in his face and wanted to atone for his sins.

Yang Guang is not an unreasonable person, he knows it's not your fault, but it's impossible to replace the Mai Tieshang.

Do you think I'm talking fart?The marching chief has already decided, you want me to change it now?How old are you?

"Mai Tiezhang and Xin Shixiong are worried that Feng An will change. How about this, you take a team and station in Guiyang County, and keep an eye on Feng An," Yang Guang sent.

Qiu He nodded: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, how many soldiers and horses do you lead?"

"Go to Jingzhou and recruit from the military mansion, and borrow food, grass and military supplies from the local prefect," Yang Guang said lightly.

Qiu He was dumbfounded, good guy, who would lend me food these days?
If you don't want me to go, just say so and ask me to be a beggar?