Emperor Sui Yang

After Yang Jian returned from the Northern Expedition, he was able to attend the court meeting.

In fact, Yang Guang also knew that this was inappropriate and would make Lao San dissatisfied. However, Lao San was not in the capital, and Yang Guang had many things that needed help from a troublemaker like Lao Er at the court meeting.

For example, someone praised Yang Ming very much at the court meeting, saying that the prince is still powerful. After only a few months, Hebei has only the final decisive battle left. The Shandong rebels have been frightened by the news, and the pacification of the north is just around the corner.

Yang Guang was a little unhappy after hearing this, because it was his Northern Expedition that triggered the rebellion in the world. The prince was nominally trying to atone for his sins, but in fact everyone knew in their hearts that they were wiping his ass.

Fortunately, Yang Jian was there, and Yang Jian would refute those people at the court meeting. The general idea was that the people in Yang Ming's hands were all elites, and the thieves and bandits were all composed of random people. The military discipline was in disorder, and they lacked weapons and food. They were not worth mentioning.

Yang Guang was still very happy for what the second son said. After all, he already had a sense of crisis. The prince's prestige was too high and he was already a threat to him, but he was helpless because he was his son. If I suppressed his son, people would criticize him. , so he needed Yang Jian's help to suppress the prince.

Green comes from blue and is better than blue. It can be used on others, but it cannot be used on me.

At today's court meeting, Yang Jian recommended himself, hoping that he could go to Jiangnan and be responsible for countering the rebellion.

"Wei Xuan is too old and confused. How can he make a deal with the thieves? The prince's move is simply ridiculous. He granted a special title to the leader of the thieves, which undermines the dignity of the court. I would like to ask Ying to be the general manager of Yangzhou and preside over the suppression of the rebellion in Jiangnan."

Yang Yue glanced at Yang Rui subconsciously, and saw that Yang Rui's face was livid, his head lowered and he said nothing.

Obviously, Yang Rui must have stopped it in private, but it had no effect.

Once royal matters were discussed in court, it meant that they had been discussed in private. It was impossible for Yang Jian to step over the emperor and raise such a big matter directly.

Since it was proposed, it means that the emperor has agreed.

As for Yang Yue, he himself wanted Yang Jian to go because he knew that Yang Jian was a stick.

Yang Yue is a very experienced general. He knows very well that the south is much more complicated than the north. Wei Xuan is not a fool. If he could do it, Wei Xuan would have done it long ago. But he hasn't done it yet, which means he can't do it.

"I feel that the rebellion in the north is extremely difficult and may last for a long time. It is too hard for the prince. It would be appropriate if the King of Qi could share some of the burden," Yang Yue said with a smile.

Yang Rui, who was sitting next to Yang Guang, was stunned for a moment, covered his sleeves and coughed a few times, meaning, you old man, shut up.

Others were also very surprised. No one expected that the first person to support Yang Xian would be Yang Yue?

Yang Jian was also surprised. Could this old boy have some back-up plan and plan to trick me?

But he is not worried because he also has a backup plan.

"My son, I asked Duke Xu to tell me how to march south to Jiangdu."

The corner of Yuwenshu's mouth twitched, Damn, are you kidnapping me?You don't even say hello beforehand, you just want to blackmail me?

"I have been ill recently and need more than a month to recuperate, which may delay King Qi's major task of suppressing the rebellion," Yu Wen said.

Yang Yue could see that the emperor agreed to King Qi's march south, couldn't Yu Wenshu see it?He knows Yang Guang better than Yang Yue, but he doesn't want to cooperate with the King of Qi. Although the two are Weng's sons-in-law, we can join forces in other places, but you are really not good at marching and fighting.

The key point is that Yu Wenshu believes that the prince's method is the safest. Isn't it just to give it to a few general managers?The butler is nothing, it’s not like he’s given a title.

Yang Jing chuckled and said: "How can a minor illness delay important national affairs? Mr. Xu should just support himself."

Yu Wenshu would never lie to the emperor. He was really sick. Yang Guang also knew that he was sick. He was very old and often went out to lead the army. It was impossible not to be sick. He had been there since he was 50 years old. Take medicine.

Pei Ju said calmly: "I think it is inappropriate. The prince is the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses, and controls all generals. Wei Xuan made such arrangements for Jiangdu's affairs under the instruction of the prince. If King Qi goes, it will definitely disrupt the prince's affairs." Deployment is detrimental to the overall situation."

Su Wei also stood up and said: "The prince is the crown prince and leads the army. All matters big and small can be decided with one word. Now is a critical moment. It is not appropriate to place a general, for fear of affecting the prince's dispatch."

"This is easy to handle. The prince is in charge of the north and I am in charge of the south, so he doesn't have to worry about scheduling," Yang Jian said.

Wei Zheng said in a deep voice: "The King of Qi does not have this ability, and Duke Wei does not dare to use troops rashly, so why should he try on the King of Qi?"

Yang Jian was immediately furious: "I beat you lightly last time, but your skin is itchy again, right?"

After saying that, he raised his feet and walked towards Wei Zheng. Pei Ju and Yang Yue looked at each other and stepped forward to pull Yang Jian at the same time.

"The King of Qi calmed down his anger, and he will not be in trouble"

Wei Zheng's daughter-in-law was from the Pei family in Hedong, and even though Pei Yun was called uncle, the old Pei family would definitely protect her.

"Who put this bitch in the door? How can such a barking dog stand in the court," Yang Jian angrily scolded.

The Menxia Province is very special. This department can refute the Minister's report. Although Wei Zheng is low in rank, he has high authority.

The three provinces are actually used to check and balance each other.Yu Shiji observed the words and knew that it was almost certain that King Qi would go south, so he agreed:
"I believe that the King of Qi went to Jiangdu to share His Majesty's worries. It may take some time to wait for the Crown Prince to go south. Jiangnan is a heavily taxed area and needs to be pacified early. However, it is not appropriate to separate the north and south. The Crown Prince should still take the lead."

He now has no quarrel with Yang Ming, because his second son Yu Xi is the prince Qian Niu. His son often tells him that the prince is a rare perfect prince in ancient and modern times.

Pei Yun is also a flatterer and has been flattering Yang Guang all his life. He nodded at this moment and said:
"With Mr. Xu at my side, great things can be done."

Yu Wenshu rolled his eyes, knowing that he couldn't escape this time. Why the hell am I already a Sikong, and I have to attack others again?Still an ignorant person?
"I can go, but if I go, I will follow the prince's instructions," Yu Wenshu said with a sad face:
"Wei Xuan is blocked in Jiangdu and cannot get out. All supplies depend on Luoyang. If we send out troops, there will be insufficient military supplies, so we need to transfer supplies from Luoyang. However, Luoyang supports the prince's northern expedition, so there is really no way to transfer them."

Yang Jian sneered: "He only used two of the four big warehouses. As long as we can use the grain in Hanjiacang, Jiangnan will not be short of food."

Hanjiacang, located within the Imperial City of Luoyang, is the largest granary in the world. According to the small weights and measures of the Sui Dynasty, it can store 800 million shi of grain. It is the largest granary in ancient China. It will not be moved easily because This is the final guarantee for the Luoyang garrison.

Cui Zhongfang chuckled and said: "What does King Qi mean, for the sake of Jiangnan, don't abandon the Eastern Capital? Prince Hanjiacang doesn't dare to move, why do you move?"

These words are already very rude, but coming from Cui Zhongfang's mouth, it is normal. He is of high rank and prestige, and he is also in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Hanjiacang is transferred by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

"Why can't I move?" Yang Jian sneered: "I said Cui Zhongfang, you are in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, do you think that the national treasury belongs to your family?"

Cui Zhongfang chuckled and said: "There are still one hundred thousand defenders in Luoyang now. If there is a change, they will all count on Hanjiacang. If there is no change, the food in the warehouse will need to be supplied to Guanzhong. If the King of Qi dares to move, I will not dare to criticize him." , Yang Yichen and Dou Kang are all in the East Palace right now, you can ask them if they are willing."

Dugu Sheng, the general of the right imperial guard, said: "The prince is in Jiangdu, presiding over food donations from various tribes, but he has not touched Hanjiacang. The King of Qi should know how important this place is."

"There is no rebellion in Henan now and there is no threat in Luoyang. Why can't we move?" Yang Jian asked: "Is it possible to let the food rot in the warehouse and the soldiers cannot eat it?"

Cui Zhongfang said angrily: "If the food spoils, it will be my fault alone. King Qi doesn't have to worry about it."

"You old man," Yang Jian said.

Cui Zhongfang immediately blew his beard and glared, rolled up his sleeves, pointed at Yang Xian and cursed, and the two started to quarrel.

Cui Zhongfang was not Wei Zheng, and Yang Jian did not dare to touch him.

"Okay, okay, I'm letting you discuss matters, not quarrel," Yang Guang finally spoke.

Cui Zhongfang's chest couldn't help but rise and fall with anger. He was supported by Cui Hongsheng, who was from the same clan, and breathed heavily: "I will not approve Hanjiacang."

"Then don't be the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and let someone else approve it," Yang Jian retorted.

"You" Cui Zhongfang was so angry that he fainted. He had never been reviled like this in his whole life.

"Send it to the imperial doctor quickly," Yang Guang said anxiously.

Important ministers of the two dynasties, the head of the Boling family, were carried down.

Yang Guang frowned and said solemnly: "King Qi also has good intentions. The chaos in the south cannot be delayed any longer, Wei Jin."

"I'm here," Wei Jin, the Minister of Civil Affairs, stood up and said.

Yang Guangdao: "How much reserves does Hanjiacang have?"

Wei Jin said: "Your Majesty, there is not much left, there are only 450 million stones, Xingluocang and Liyangcang, the prince has allocated them, so the remaining Hanjiacang and Huiluocang must not be moved anymore, otherwise even Dongdu None of them can be supplied. Now that the capital is in short supply of food, Cui Gong originally intended to allocate 150 million shi from the two warehouses to supply the capital, but in Luoyang, Zhao Guogong did not agree."

"Dugu Zun didn't agree?" Yang Jian's lips twitched: "Who is he?"

Wei Jin said: "The Eastern Capital is also short of food. What Duke Zhao means is that the taxes and taxes from Henan last year will be collected and then sent to the capital."

It's already May, and last year's taxes in Henan have not yet been collected. This shows how great the impact of a chaos is. The people have no food, how can you collect it?
Dugu Zuan had already sent someone to whip him and force him to pay it.

"Trash!" Yang Guang snorted coldly: "I have been urging him for three months, and he still can't collect it. It can be seen that letting him be Dongdu Yin is my mistake. I sent an order to Dugu Compilation, and he can't collect it in June. , he can go home and take care of himself."

The corner of Wei Jin's mouth moved and he did not dare to say any more.

Luoyang has never been short of food before. Firstly, Henan is the granary of the Central Plains with extremely high output. Furthermore, the food from Jiangnan will be transported to Luoyang's four warehouses for storage to facilitate distribution throughout the country.

But right now, Henan is in chaos, and Jiangnan is in an even worse state. Two roads to collect grain are completely cut off.

Even if you put a knife on Dugu Zhuan's neck, there's nothing he can do unless food comes from heaven.

Everyone, go check out Butler’s hairstyle, it’s hilarious.