This incident involved the three Guanlong sects, and the leaders of the three sects were arrested and imprisoned. This caused all the dignitaries in the city to turn their attention to the palace and quietly wait for the result. Yang Jian did not dare to be careless about such a major event. After Yang Ji left, he came to the imperial study room of the Zhonghua Palace to wait for news.
"Your Majesty, Dugutuo and Yuan Yan admitted their involvement in the murder of King Wei." At this time, Yang Jian and Yang Guang were listening to the report from Li Yuantong, the Minister of Punishment.
"Where are Dugu Shun, Dugu Tuo, Dou Yi, and Yu Wenbi? What did they say?" Yang Jian asked.
Li Yuantong cupped his hands and said: "As a reminder to the saint, Dugu Shun, Dugu Tuo, Dou Yi, and Yuan Yan all have not confessed. Yu Wenbi said that if the saint wants him to confess, he will confess."
"Yu Wenbi is quite tactful." Yang Jian took over the confession. It seemed that Dugu Shun had written many confessions and defended the weapons and equipment in Dugu Mansion, but he did not admit that he contacted Bujia Khan, withheld military information, and ambushed him. Changsun Sheng. The confessions of Yuan Zhou and Dou Yi were also similar to those of Dugu Shun.
These three people are not only the heads of the Dugu, Yuan, and Dou families, but also the leaders of the Dugu, Yuan, and Dou sects. If they admit these three crimes, which are enough to confiscate and exterminate their families, then their families and the entire Guanlong nobles will follow. Disaster; although they are ambitious, they know that once they admit it, they will lose their justice and be spurned by tens of millions of people.
Dugutuo's confession was very straightforward, and he directly took on the three tasks of contacting Bujia Khan, withholding military information, and ambushing Changsun Sheng. Dugutuo finally wrote: "I have a grudge against the saint and the queen, so I first used the cat to The ghost witch cursed the queen, but the matter was exposed. According to the law, she should die. Only the queen's intercession could reduce the crime and survive. However, the minister was always dissatisfied. Later, he coveted the business methods of the Wei Palace, so he secretly sent people to negotiate with Bujiake. Khan contacted and prepared to kill King Wei with the help of fake Turks. Once King Wei dies, Dugu Min will be heartbroken. As long as Dugu Min dies, Juyanze Business Road will be easily accessible. In order to make King Wei lose the battle, the guilty minister used family connections to First, they forced the officials of the Ministry of War to withhold military information, and then invited thieves from the grassland to ambush General Changsun Sheng..."
As for Yuan Yan's confession, it was even simpler. He admitted that the weapons and equipment hoarded by Yuan Mansion were his own, and the purpose was to frame the head of the family, Yuan Zhou. As long as Yuan Zhou died, then he would be the leader of Yuan Mansion.
What kind of person is Yang Jian? How could one not know that this was a clumsy plan by the Dugu family and the Yuan family to cut off the strength of a strong man? Dugutuo and Yuanyan obviously planned to sacrifice themselves to save their family. Now that they have put all the blame on themselves, the head of the family and the family can stay out of it.
This is also a common trick used by aristocratic families.
Yang Jian sneered in his heart. Yuan Yan's confession was nothing, it was just an explanation for Yuan Mansion's weapons and equipment, but Dugu Tuo's confession was a big problem.
Based on his understanding of the idiot Dugu Tuo, this person would definitely not be able to come up with so many explanations in a short period of time, let alone a plan to betray the country for business purposes. This is obviously the Dugu family's established strategy against Yang Ji and Dugu Min. , Dugutuo just took the responsibility on himself.
The most indispensable thing for the Dugu family is money. The huge family fortune is one of their advantages, but it is also a disadvantage that makes the Dugu family dare not act rashly. It is impossible to risk the confiscation of the family and the annihilation of the family to betray the Sui Dynasty. However, They have done this now, which shows that the Dugu family has a bigger plan, and it is not just as simple as living in Yanze business road.
But what if you know?
The Guanlong nobles were their main force on behalf of the Zhou Dynasty, but they were more for their own interests. In their eyes, they were just a tool to gain profits. They also defeated the Yuwen clan. If they lost, they would definitely give up on themselves without hesitation. , and then stepped on them a few times, driving the Yang family into hell.
Although they succeeded in establishing the Sui Dynasty on behalf of the Zhou Dynasty, it also gave the Guanlong nobles great power, allowing them to grow stronger during the coup. Today, more than 20 years later, they have seriously threatened the Sui Dynasty's Guozuo. Although in the name of the imperial court, various military and town government troops were under direct control, they wanted to cut off the military foundation on which the Guanlong nobles relied for their existence. But how can the Guanlong nobles easily lose their roots? They have been obedient to themselves and have always firmly controlled the military power in their hands, and they have been unable to do so until now.
"Does the saint have any objection to this confession?" Li Yuantong asked when Yang Jian was silent for a long time and raised his hands.
"This matter is of great importance, let me think about it." Yang Jian had a headache.
At this moment, Yang An reported at the door, "Sage, Prime Minister Su has something to ask for."
"Xuan!"
The three factions of the Guanlong nobles could not pull a single hair, and if they pulled it, it would affect their whole body. Although Yang Jian was the emperor of the Sui Dynasty, he could not punish or kill just as he said, so he said to Li Yuantong: "I'll think about it again. You go outside and wait for a while, and I will announce you later."
"I obey my orders!" Li Yuantong bowed his hands and retreated.
After a while, Su Wei was led into the imperial study room by Yang An. He stepped forward and bowed deeply, "Your Majesty Su Wei, please see the saint and the prince."
"No courtesy." Yang Jian waved his hand and asked, "Why did Su Xiang come to the palace so late?"
"I have a proposal that I would like to discuss at the court meeting tomorrow. I would like to ask the saint to read it first." After Su Wei finished speaking, he respectfully handed a memorial to Yang Jian.
"Let me take a look first." Yang Jian opened the memorial and read it over. He couldn't help but glance at Su Wei, who had a low eyebrow. He thought it was related to what happened today, but unexpectedly, it was actually the unresolved plan for the major reform of the warehouse. .
Su Wei proposed this strategy again at this critical moment. How could those Guanlong nobles who were frightened and fearful of harming Chiyu dare to object?
This guy is so shrewd.
Yang Jian closed the memorial and asked with a smile: "Why did Su Xiang suddenly think of the Yicang matter?"
Su Wei respectfully replied: "Returning to the sage, I have repeatedly considered the reform of Yicang these days, and finally understood the sage's thoughtfulness and foresight. I believe that the reform of Yicang is imperative and cannot be ignored because of the obstruction of a few people. The interests of tens of millions of people. Therefore, at the court meeting tomorrow, I will firmly support the saint in passing this motion."
Yang Jian said meaningfully: "I am very clear about Prime Minister Su's good intentions, but you also know that there are many opponents. It is difficult for Prime Minister Su alone to win the approval of most people."
"I can't do anything alone, but I can persuade Yang Pushe, Minister of Civil Affairs Niu Hong, Minister of Civil Affairs Wei Chong, Minister of Criminal Affairs Li Yuantong, Minister of Military Inspection Xiao Jue, Minister of Civil Affairs Pei Ju, Minister of Civil Affairs Cui Zhongfang and others , please support this motion together." Su Wei glanced at Yang Jian and said: "At the same time, I also believe that Zhao Guogong Li Zhongwen, Zuo Wei General Zhang Jin, Xue Zhou, and Liu Shu understand the saint's heart and preside over it. "
"Okay!" Yang Jian nodded knowingly and said with a smile, "Then we'll see how Su Xiang performs tomorrow."
Su Wei discussed with Yang Jian and Yang Guang the specific details of tomorrow's court meeting and then left.
"Ah?!" After Su Wei retreated, Yang Jian turned to look at Yang Guang, who was silent, and asked with a smile: "Did you hear it?"
"I heard it." Yang Guang smiled and said: "The people mentioned by Su Xiang are all the heads of the Guanlong noble family, and they are also the ministers who are most opposed to the reform of Yicang. These people obviously compromised because of today's matter Yes, but the dispute was too tense before, and I was concerned about my own face, so I expressed my attitude through Su Xiang."
"I think so too." Yang Jian nodded silently.
There is no right or wrong in politics, only a struggle for interests. Different positions lead to different perspectives on issues and different interests sought.
Yang Jian wanted to protect the Sui Dynasty and the imperial power, and the Guanlong nobles also wanted to protect their own interests. Therefore, when the interests of the imperial power and the Guanlong nobles conflicted, a fight was inevitable. Similar things are very common in history. Every time a conflict breaks out, it can cause a rich and powerful dynasty to suffer from severe injuries, or it can cause the whole world to change its dynasty.
But judging from what happened in history, the final winners are often members of aristocratic families. The Northern Zhou Dynasty replaced the Western Wei Dynasty, the Northern Qi Dynasty replaced the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and the Great Sui Dynasty replaced the Northern Zhou Dynasty. This was actually the result of the failure of the imperial power in the struggle for interests.
Yang Jian had a vague feeling that the Guanlong nobles seemed to have changed their previous fighting methods this time, but the specifics were still unknown.
He thought for a while, and had a plan in mind to deal with He Ruobi and others, and ordered: "Xuan Li Yuantong and Xue Zhou to appear in court!"
"Here."
…
Su Wei walked out of Daxing Palace and boarded the carriage.
Li Zhongwen and Zhang Jin were sitting in the carriage. As soon as Su Wei got on the carriage, Li Zhongwen hurriedly asked: "Prime Minister Su, how is the situation?"
Su Wei waited for the carriage to leave the palace, then said slowly: "I have expressed my attitude on behalf of you two. Everything will depend on the meeting tomorrow morning. If everyone supports the new system of Yicang, there should be no big problem."
"Thank you, Prime Minister Su." Li Zhongwen breathed a long sigh of relief.
Zhang Jin, who was standing next to him, said calmly: "Xiang Su said there is no big problem, so there must be a small problem?"
"Of course!" Su Wei sighed and continued: "Today this incident caused a huge uproar and the city was full of uproar. Not only did the soldiers move weapons and equipment out in bundles and carts, there were countless civilians who witnessed it. If the saint released the people without hesitation, wouldn't it be a self-destruction of the ban? If other people see that the government is not severely punished, wouldn't everyone follow suit? Moreover, King Wei is a general with great military achievements and is well-known to everyone. If he is not severely punished for assassination, The culprit behind him, wouldn’t the Sui generals feel chilled? This is because of the public. In private, King Zhao of Wei, Princess Wang, and King Wei were all brought up by the saint and the queen. Therefore, among many royal families, the saint especially loved King Wei. One family; after King Wei Zhao died young, the saint used all the tolerance of his elder brother for his younger brother and the doting of his elders on his children and grandchildren, and he doted on King Wei too much. His most precious nephews are now being assassinated one after another. , I didn’t get angry on the spot, so I have restrained myself.”
"If the saint lets him go without any hesitation tomorrow, the problem will be huge." Su Wei finally said.
"I understand." Zhang Jin smiled bitterly upon hearing this. He had already heard what Su Wei meant.
In both public and private matters, Yang Jian would kill.
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As Zhang Jin expected, in the morning of the next day, after the new system of free warehouses was passed, Yang Jian announced the decision to deal with He Ruobi, Dugu Shun, Dugu Tuo, Yuan Zhou, Yuan Yan, Dou Yi, Yu Wenbi and others.
He Ruobi assassinated King Wei and conspired to rebel. His crimes were unforgivable and his clan was punished.
Dugu Tuo not only colluded with the Turks to invade the Sui Dynasty and murder King Wei, but also hired "horse thieves" to ambush Changsun Sheng. He also used the influence of the Dugu family to coerce military officials to withhold military information. This was the first time since the founding of the Sui Dynasty that he had encountered such a bad situation. If you are not severely punished, others will follow suit in the future, and this trend must not last. Dugu Tuo was executed and deprived of all official positions and titles. His descendants were all exiled to Jiaozhou and could never hold official positions in the Sui Dynasty.
Yuan Yan secretly had 5,000 sets of weapons and equipment, and the evidence was conclusive. He was also executed, his title was taken away, and his family distributed him to Yizhou.
Dou Yi secretly hid four thousand sets of weapons and equipment. His crime was not pardonable and he was sentenced to death. He and his descendants were also deprived of all official positions, titles and honors. However, in recognition of his family's meritorious service in the Sui Dynasty, his descendants were pardoned from the death penalty and sent to Guazhou as slaves.
Although Dugu Shun, Yuan Zhou, and Yu Wenbi did not participate in the assassination or rebellion of He Ruobi, the three of them knew about it and did not report it. They were also guilty of unforgivable crimes. They were deprived of their official positions, titles, honors, loose officials, etc., and demoted to common people.
Other persons involved in the case also received due punishment.
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