Emperor Sui Yang

The South recruits soldiers, while the North still recruits soldiers. No money is paid for recruiting soldiers unless they win or perform meritorious service. In this case, money is calculated based on merit.

If you follow the army to fight the Turks and suffer defeat all the way to the end, then you won't be given a cent, because conscription is called military service, and military service is not paid. It is what you should do.

Yu Wenshu's recruitment was not smoother than expected. Hebei Yujuluo and Shandong Zhang Xutuo were all complaining, including Li Yuan who returned to Shanxi and was in charge of recruiting troops in Shanxi. He was also complaining.

In Luoyang, Cai Wang Yang Zhiji gave up his job and took over the post of Dongdu. The man who stayed behind was named Huangfu Wuyi.

This man's father, Huangfudan, was born in Sima, the governor of Bingzhou. He assisted Yang Liang and opposed the latter's rebellion and was killed. Therefore, Yang Guang paid special attention to Huangfuwuyi, Huangfudan's son. Huangfuwuyi was also very successful and served the court over the years. There is real ability in assessing the best local officials.

So this time, he was able to bypass Dugu Zuan and directly serve as the garrison commander-in-chief of Luoyang, the eastern capital.

These people are all complaining now. The conscription has indeed not stopped, but the riots caused by the conscription have been reported to the court truthfully.

This is a common problem among officials. I will do things, but I have to let you know how difficult it is for me to do. If I succeed in the future, I can get some credit.

Therefore, the court ignored the complaints of these people at all. Yu Wenshu is also a smart man. I can't pay attention to you. The more I pay attention to you, the more energetic you become.

So I can only give you a fatal order. Do it if you can, and do it if you can't. If you can't do it well, we will settle the score later.

"Right now, except for the situation in the county seat, which is slightly better, the countryside is already in chaos," Cui Junsu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, reported to Yang Ming alone in the East Palace:
"Civil unrest has broken out in Hebei. The people are resisting the government and refusing to perform military service. The difficulty is greater than ever before."

Definitely, since Yang Guang ascended the throne, Hebei has been in chaos three times, Yang Liang has rebelled once, built a canal in Luoyang once, and made an expedition to Goguryeo once.

During Yang Jian's reign, Yuchi Jiong in Hebei rebelled, and the remaining officials of the old Qi rebelled.

There have been five major turmoils in this place in the past 30 years. They have already suffered the losses of the last time. It has only been three years and they have to recruit guards and civilians again. Who is willing to do it?
Yang Ming said calmly: "I have seen Yu Juluo's report. We are recruiting troops before spring plowing. There will be a big problem with Hebei's food this year. Two Cui and one Lu don't want to see another war in Hebei, right?"

Cui Junsu sighed: "We are powerless to appease them. In the expedition against Goguryeo, we sent out ships and people and suffered huge losses. Later, there was a war and chaos, and life was like a year. In a situation like this year, unless the conscription is stopped, the chaos in Hebei is imminent."

"You can say this kind of thing here, but don't say it again in the court meeting," Yang Ming said.

Cui Junsu nodded and said: "I understand, that's why I asked to see His Highness privately."

The Northern Expedition was decided by the emperor. Earlier, everyone was opposed to it, but you could still shout along. But now the opposition has disappeared, and whoever continues to shout will suffer.

Then, Cui Junsu said again: "I came today mainly to report one thing to His Highness. Gao Shengdao sent me a letter. The Gao family refused to allow the younger members of the clan to be drafted. He couldn't persuade me, so I hope I can find Yu Wenshu to accommodate me." Now, the Gao family will no longer require military service."

Yang Ming suddenly frowned. He guessed why Gao Shengdao did not dare to write to him, because it was a family scandal and could not be spread.

Yang Ming is the prince. If he knows about this matter, he will definitely deal with the Bohai Gao family. Although Gao Shengdao is Yang Ming's person, he dare not tell Yang Ming about this matter.

When Gao Jiong died, the Gao family lost its leader, and Gao Shengdao could not suppress him.

"What do you mean when you tell me this?" Yang Ming asked.

Cui Junsu said: "I think that Duke Xu Guogong must not be able to explain this matter, but Gao Shengdao has a close relationship with His Highness, and I am entrusted by him, so I have to help, so I came to ask His Highness for his opinion."

"He is confused," Yang Ming said helplessly: "Can such a big thing be concealed? If I cover him up, His Majesty will also ask me to accuse him in the future. He is now the head of the family and cannot even suppress the clan. How can he still What to do?"

Cui Junsu said: "Sheng Dao is a loyal man. The Gao family contributed to the suppression of the rebellion in Hebei and Shandong. I'm afraid Yu Juluo also wanted to let it go."

"You have a bad heart," Yang Ming said in a deep voice: "Who do you think Yu Juluo is? If Dugu Gong was here, he would still be afraid of three points. How much weight can the Gao family have in Yu Juluo's eyes now? Just because they have the ability to counter rebellion, Yu Juluo wants to use them more."

Cui Junsu said: "So, I don't need to mention it to Xu Guogong?"

Yang Ming nodded: "What else are you talking about? This is asking for trouble. Shengdao is not like Dugu Gong. He doesn't even have one tenth of Dugu Gong's skills."

In ancient China, relative importance was attached great importance to, which was different from that of later generations.

Because everyone has a community of interests, unlike later generations who were together when they were young, and then went their separate ways when they grew up, and gradually lost contact. In ancient times, due to its unique geographical limitations, the cohesion of a local family was very terrifying.

The younger generation has grown up together and been taught family rules, so they are very conservative and exclusive.

For example, in Hedong, as long as your surname is Pei, Xue, or Liu, if you commit a crime, the government will not do anything to you, even if you are a sesame seed seller on the street.

Because if you go up three generations, it is very likely that you will be connected to the main branch, and a big family also wants to save face. Even if it is my poor relative, I can't see him being bullied.

Therefore, there is the word "Jun Wang".

Yang Ming heard from Yang Yinjiang that their family worshiped their ancestors. In Hongnong County, 4 people came to worship their ancestors. What is this concept?
Yang Ming and his family also recognized him as Hongnong Yang, but they worshiped their ancestors in the Ancestral Temple.

What is the current situation of the Bohai Gao family?Originally, this family was already in decline, but Gao Huan of the Northern Qi Dynasty and Gao Jiong of the Sui Dynasty merged into this branch. As a result, the Bohai Gao family became a very large clan group in Hebei and Shandong areas.As for whether the ancestors Gao Huan and Gao Jiong were Bohai Gao, it is unclear, but historically, these two people did successfully enter together, and the Gao family was also happy for others to enter together. This is called Zhan Guang.

Because none of the ancestors of the Gao family were so awesome.

Yang Ming knew Gao Shengdao well. Gao Jiong had said more than once when he was still alive that even if his eldest son had reached the top of the fifth rank, something would happen if he went up further.

Because he is too kind, a little pedantic, and to put it bluntly, he is an honest person.

Yang Ming was also surprised. Gao Jun and Yang Su were all-powerful and heroic, but it was not good for both of them to be heirs.

Perhaps the father has too high demands on his son, and the constraints are too heavy, so that he goes astray.

Heroes have been released from purgatory since ancient times. Yang Xuangan and Gao Sandao do not have as wonderful life experiences as their fathers. It is indeed difficult to live up to the big climate.

Li Yuan went to Shanxi again this time and became a stay in Taiyuan.

Yang Ming felt more and more that things were getting more subtle. Xuangan had gone to where he was when he rebelled, and so had Li Yuan.

Fortunately, Jiancheng was in the capital, and Li Yuan would not abandon his eldest son. Yang Ming had always sent people to keep an eye on the Duke of Tang's palace. Without his permission, Jiancheng would never be allowed to leave the capital.

Li Jing and Yang Xuanting came back and reported to the East Palace immediately.

"I heard that the eldest brother has gone to Luoyang and took the second brother and the others away. Why did he go back to work as a grain keeper?" Yang Xuanting said this, not to Yang Ming, but to his niece Yang Yinjiang.

Yang Yinjiang had killed her father so many times that Xuanting also started to kill him. Of course, he didn't dare in front of Xuangan.

Yang Yinjiang smiled and said: "It is His Majesty's arrangement. He is called the Grand Sima of Shaanxi Province."

It means the logistics commander-in-chief of eastern Shaanxi.

"The official name sounds quite deceptive. Isn't he just a grain officer?" Yang Xuanting laughed.

The room was full of people of their own, and everyone spoke freely. Yang Ming smiled and said: "Habits come naturally. I find that you are always sarcastic about Xuangan in private now. Be careful of leaking your words in front of him."

"No, no," Xuanting chuckled, and as he said that, his face suddenly turned gloomy: "It's just that my father is old, and he may not be able to withstand the bumps when he goes out with the army this time."

Yang Yinjiang also sighed: "My uncle insists on doing this, and it is His Majesty's will. There is nothing we can do about it."

Li Jing on the side said: "When it comes to military strategy alone, Yang Gong is not inferior to others. With his assistance, Yu Wenshu will not be as messy as Goguryeo. The West Route Army and the Middle Route Army are the main force of our Northern Expedition. The Turkic region It is vast, but there is no danger to defend. As long as we break through its outer defense line and enter the royal court, the battle can be decided. Yang Gong has always been familiar with Turkic affairs. He has a long history of being the main force in the middle, so he is the best choice."

Yang Yue's ability was actually overshadowed by Yang Su. When he was a child, he fell from a tree and broke his lifeblood, making him unable to have children. Therefore, he fully assisted his brother Yang Su in establishing great achievements.

If Yang Yue's life is fine, then this person is a Duke-level figure who can keep pace with Yang Su.

Yang Yue has always been the dog-headed strategist behind Yang Su.

Yang Ming smiled and said: "I won't let the pharmacist and Dingfang go on the expedition this time. Don't you two have any objections?"

Su Lie hurriedly said: "My son is still young, and His Highness won't let me go. This is really playing into the hands of his humble position."

Li Jing also nodded: "The battle last year was already very difficult. I would like to say something self-deprecating. I don't even dare to go to the battlefield without a little time to cultivate myself."

Yang Ming smiled, looked at Xuanting and Yuan Qing, and said, "Do you two want to go?"

Yang Yuanqing responded quickly: "If it weren't for the marching director, I wouldn't go."

"It's not your turn yet, Marching Chief," Yang Yinjiang said.

Yang Yuanqing continued: "That's why I won't go."

Yang Xuanting lowered his head and said, "Father left me a message, but he didn't let me go."

Yang Yue's meaning is very clear. You are my heir and the heir to my family business. I have already gone, and you can no longer go.

If both of them die, the property I have worked hard to save all my life will be lost to Xuangan.

What people fear most in this life is an eventuality.

Because in case, it represents unforeseen and unexpected things.