After listening to Yang Jian's life-long teachings, Yang Ji gained a lot, but he also saw the current crisis from it. For example, the Yu Wenhu mentioned by Yang Jian made him extremely vigilant.
Yuwenhu held power in the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties for a long time after Yuwentai's death, and played a huge role in establishing the dominance of the Yuwen family and stabilizing the Northern Zhou regime. In the first year of Emperor Xiaomin of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he saw that Yuwen Jue, the heir of Yuwentai, was young and weak and was unable to cope with the Western Wei royal family's pressing power. He was worried that the Western Wei regime created by Yuwentai was in vain and was like a puppet of Emperor Wei Gong, Tuoba Kuo, so he took advantage of the opportunity. Yuwentai still had power and influence, but Tuoba Kuo lacked momentum, so he decisively forced Tuoba Kuo to settle in Zhou. However, Yu Wenjue, who he stood up with one hand, was resolute and resolute, and was dissatisfied with his cousin Yu Wenhu's monopoly. Zhao Gui, Duguxin and others were also quite dissatisfied with Yuwenhu who tried to weaken their vassal towns, so they encouraged Yuwenjue to get rid of Yuwenhu. Unexpectedly, before their plot could be implemented, Yuwen Hu preempted him. First, he executed Zhao Gui's entire family, and then dismissed Dugu Xin's official position. After the situation calmed down, he killed Dugu Xin, poisoned Yuwen Jue, and replaced Yu Wen. Yu became emperor, but not long after Yu Wenyu took the throne, he fought with Yuwen Hu, and his end was no different from Yuwen Jue. After Yuwen Hu made the "weak" Yuwen Yong emperor.
Yu Wenyong was taught a lesson by his two elder brothers and usually acted extremely weak and useless. When he successfully removed Yu Wenyong's guard, he used family affection to trick Yu Wenhu into entering the harem. Yuwenhu was alone and unsuspecting, and was captured by Yuwen. Yong used a jade wat to knock him to the ground from behind. King Wei Yuwen, who had been hiding in the room in advance, rushed out and killed Yuwen Hu.
As a result, a generation of powerful ministers with overwhelming power and numerous party members were simply killed.
Because Yuwen Hu's move to take over power offended too many noble families in Guanlong, and Yuwen Yong was very good at dividing the cake, the Northern Zhou Dynasty was peaceful with almost no twists and turns. But after Yuwen Yong stabilized, his actions were countless times more radical than Yuwen Hu's, so everyone simply abandoned the Yuwen family and supported the Yang family instead.
It's just that Yang Jian, who was supported by the Guanlong nobles, was more courageous and his methods of doing things were more sophisticated. He even wanted to eradicate the Guanlong nobles militarily, politically, culturally, and educationally. Therefore, he is naturally more unpopular than Yu Wenhu and Yu Wenyong. If someone followed Yu Wenyong's example and beheaded Yang Jian and Yang Guang, it would probably be a "nation-wide celebration."
The current Renshou Palace has the conditions for a "decapitation operation". The key to this is that he saw that the defense force in Renshou Palace is the right guard.
The right guard general is Yang Ji, the right guard general is Yu Wenshu, and the right guard general is Shi Xiang. All three of them are Yang Guang's people, so naturally they will not behead Yang Jian and Yang Guang. But the other right-guard general Liu Shu was Yang Yong's confidant. If he gathered a large number of troops to carry out a beheading operation when changing defenses, it would be almost a sure thing.
Moreover, although the "Renshou Palace Incident" recorded in history is unclear, and mostly refers to Yang Guang's eagerness to seize power and bad moral character, several things did happen: first, Yang Guang mobilized eight soldiers from the East Palace to defend Renshou Palace; second, emergency Yang Yue was sent to Beijing to take charge. Third, Liu Shu was arrested and Yang Yong, who came to Renshou Palace, was killed.
This all happened before Yang Guang ascended the throne. It felt not only very hasty but also thoughtless.
The reason why he said he didn't use any brains is that Yang Guang hurriedly executed Yang Yong, the former prince who had been the prince for nearly twenty years before he ascended the throne. Isn't he afraid that Yang Yong's forces would launch a military coup before the old and new changes? Secondly, Yang Liang is already eyeing Dandan and sharpening his sword. He should stabilize the situation at this time. It is more reasonable to stabilize Yang Yong's power. But Yang Guang did not do this. Instead, he chose the most eager for quick success, the most unstable and the most dangerous method.
What does this mean? This shows that Yang Yong had seriously threatened Yang Guang's throne during this period, forcing him to get rid of Yang Yong at the risk of rebellion by the former prince's forces and the rebellion of the King of Han by outsiders when the situation was unclear and the throne was unstable.
At the same time, Yang Yong is a man who has been the twentieth prince and still has great strength and influence. He should be very aware of his fate after Yang Guang ascends the throne, so he and his forces are not willing to sit back and wait for death.
Yang Ji pieced together the reality and the memories in his mind, and he felt that during Yang Jian's death, Yang Yong and his supporters most likely launched an unsuccessful military coup.
As Yang Yong's confidant, Liu Shu was the Minister of the Ministry of War in Yang Ji's memory. Although it has changed beyond recognition, Liu Shu is still the same Liu Shu, but he has changed from the Minister of the Ministry of War to the right guard of Renshou Palace. General, but no matter which position he holds, he has the strength and opportunity for a military coup.
After Yang Ji came to this conclusion, he immediately ran to the Dabao Hall where Yang Guang was located.
In the dining hall, a relatively simple reception banquet has been prepared, and Yang Guang and Xiao Wan are waiting for Yang Ji. At this time, seeing Yang Jixian running in the distance, Xiao Wan shook her head and laughed, and said to the steady Yang Guang: "I thought he would be more steady after getting married, but I didn't expect that he would still be the same."
Yang Guang wanted to imitate his father Yang Jian and inherit the pure love from his father's generation. Xiao Wan, on the other hand, modeled herself after her mother-in-law Queen Dugu. When facing Yang Guang's cousins, she truly acted like an eldest sister-in-law. Mother, it is precisely because of the couple's true love that Yang Zhiji, Yang Lun, Yang Ji, and Yang Jing are particularly close to their family. With the "Four Golden Heads" as an example, another group of royal family members silently gathered around Yang Guang, which also invisibly strengthened Yang Guang's momentum during the Yi Chu incident.
Yang Guang glanced at his wife, smiled slightly and said, "If you become more stable, will you still be the Vajra slave we are familiar with?"
"You can't say that!" Xiao Wan glared at her husband and said angrily: "Vajra Slave will be your most powerful general in the future. If you are not steady, how can you stand in the court in the future?"
Seeing that his wife was worrying about Yang Ji again, Yang Guang said helplessly: "With Auntie and Aying watching, what bad things can the King Kong slave do? You'd better worry more about this couple in our family!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ying hesitated to speak. A heavy look of worry appeared inadvertently on her beautiful face. She sighed secretly in her heart: If my father-in-law is no longer here, my husband will naturally be the second Ninth Five-Year Supreme Leader of the Sui Dynasty. It is estimated that the battle between the father's generation and the couple's two sons will be staged.
At this moment, Yang Ji had already barged in. Without saying a word, under the incomprehensible gazes of Yang Guang and Xiao Wan, he drove all the eunuchs and palace maids standing beside him out of the door, and said quickly: "Brother, sister-in-law, Someone may want to launch a military coup in Renshou Palace."
Xiao Wan exclaimed "Ah", and her gentle smile immediately froze on her face. On the contrary, Yang Guang, probably because he had expected something bad, looked very calm and asked Yang Ji in a deep voice. Said: "Vajra slave, who are you talking about?"
Yang Ji said without hesitation: "Liu Shu!"
"Why do you know that?" Yang Guang stood up and asked with a solemn expression, "Do you have any conclusive evidence?"
"Of course I don't have any!" Under Yang Guang's speechless gaze, Yang Ji first brought the brotherly dispute of the Yuwen family into view, and then said: "Brother, Liu Shu is the confidant of the former prince, and he is also responsible for the security of Renshou Palace. He has the motive and reason to launch a military coup, as well as the strength and opportunity to launch a military coup. Once we are all killed in Renshou Palace, he will be the former prince's minister, and the general will All the wealth and wealth are at his fingertips, but my brother seems unable to give him these."
Yang Ji's words suddenly made Yang Guang break into a cold sweat. He had two worries before: First, Yang Yong was strong in Guanzhong. If he had righteousness and fame, he could completely make a comeback. Therefore, he was worried that Yang Yong would cry in front of his father, and then his unconscious father, instigated by Chen Guiren, would depose Yang Guang and restore Yang Yong as the crown prince; secondly, he was worried that Liu Shu and others would take Yang Yong away and fly away somewhere. If the three brothers fight endlessly, the descendants of Qi and Chen who have strong roots will inevitably make a comeback. , which eventually led to the collapse of the Sui Dynasty amid internal strife.
It was precisely because of these two worries that he asked Yang Su and Yuwen Shu to seize Yang Yong and Yang Xiu from Liu Shu. Even if they could not grab them, they must keep an eye on them and not let them Fly far away.
It can be said that Yang Guang, who was well prepared, had considered all the negative consequences, but he just missed his own safety.
Although the military and political coup mentioned by Yang Ji seemed a bit ridiculous and alarmist, Yang Guang knew that although Yang Yong had been deposed for four years, his supporters still held great power in the court, and the local leaders of Yong, Jing, Yi, and Liang Sizhou has always been the inherent territory of the Guanlong nobles who support Yang Yong. What's more important is that most of the generals in the army are the children and disciples of the Guanlong nobles. As long as he dies suddenly, Yang Yong is really like Yuwen Yong, who can easily With great righteousness and great momentum, he eliminated Yang Lun, Yang Zhiji, Yang Su, Yu Wenshu and other people who supported him.
If it really comes to that point, Yang Yong, who relies on the Guanlong nobles to violently rise to power, must give more things to the Guanlong nobles, and with his weak character, it will fundamentally restrict the further growth of the Guanlong nobles. I am afraid that it won't be long before he comes again. A change of dynasties.
That must be it.
Thinking of this, Yang Guang broke into cold sweat. He immediately called his eldest son and second son, quickly explained the current crisis, and then asked: "Shiming, Ah Hai, how many guards do you each bring?" ?”
"Reporting to Aye, I brought three hundred people with me," Yang Zhao said.
Yang Jian also said: "Back to Aye, I brought five hundred with me."
Yang Guang walked a few steps in the room with his hands behind his back, weighing quickly in his mind. He had a thousand guards, plus his two sons' 800, a total of 1,800. Although Yang Ji had many soldiers and horses at the foot of the mountain, , but they are all tired soldiers who just arrived today, and the whole army is exhausted, so I am afraid that he cannot count on his more than 10,000 soldiers. Even if he manages to pull out some warriors, I am afraid that there will not be many.
There are 10,000 right guards in Renshou Palace. Even apart from Shi Xiang's 5,000 soldiers, Liu Shu still has 5,000 elite men. If this army has been conquered by Liu Shu, then the situation will be dire. It's quite detrimental to one's own side.
What's more important is that the soldiers of the three father and son are all private armies. Due to restrictions on laws and regulations, the weapons and equipment of the soldiers are not as good as those of the regular army. They will definitely not be as good at fighting as the elite soldiers of the right guard who are numerous and well-equipped. .
"Aye, do you think my uncle will make a desperate move at the last moment?" Yang Zhao asked in horror.
Yang Guang glanced at his eldest son and said thoughtfully: "Your uncle may not know it, but Liu Shu may not."
Yang Zhao was silent when he heard the words. He also knew that Liu Shu was ignorant, arrogant and arrogant. He had repeatedly insulted his superior Yu Wenshu and colleague Shi Xiang in public. However, this person was smart, smart, talented and wise. If he Seeing that the situation was favorable to him, he was very likely to launch a military coup regardless of the consequences.
He suggested to his father: "Aye, my child thinks that the safety of you and your mother is the top priority. You should leave Renshou Palace immediately and go to the foot of the mountain to meet Duke Yue and Duke Bao. Uncle Wang and my child will handle the situation in the palace."
"The child is also willing to stay." Yang Jian also knew that the situation was urgent and expressed his attitude not to be outdone.
Yang Guang glanced at his cousin and sons and shook his head: "You can't."
"..." Xiao Wan, Yang Ji, Yang Zhao, and Yang Jian were speechless upon hearing this.
Yang Guang tried to calm himself down and said slowly: "I'm not saying that you are incompetent, but that you lack experience and cannot handle such a complicated situation. You cannot be perfect, and you do not have the status and qualifications to intimidate Xiaoxiao. So. I, the prince, must come forward in this matter. And I cannot leave at this critical moment. If I leave, they can easily depose me. So the first priority now is who is in Renshou Palace and who is my father? Whoever takes it will win the final victory."
Yang Guang felt that he had made a mistake, and finally understood why the other party gave him endless official duties to deal with. The purpose was to distract him and distract him, so that he could not consider his own safety. Now that he is in the light, the other party is like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark. Every move he makes is exposed to the other party's surveillance, and his layout and actions are very passive. More importantly, he had a serious lack of understanding of the military coup, which led to Liu Shu becoming the main defense force of Renshou Palace, but he did not have much power in his own hands.
But the problem now is that no matter whether he changes the defense of Renshou Palace or increases his own soldiers, the other party may not wait until his father dies of illness and will take action immediately. So the only thing he could do at the moment was to use his limited troops to firmly control Renshou Palace, and he had to hold on until Yang Su, Yu Wenshu and others led the army to rescue.
He handed a gold medal to Yang Zhao and ordered: "Judging from the time, Liu Shu should have brought your uncle and fourth uncle here today. You immediately go out to find Yang Su and order him to rob them with force and bring them to Yang Zhao." Liu Shu took control and immediately led his troops to replace the right guard."
Having said this, he ordered Yang Jian again: "Ah, you are also going down the mountain. You are mainly responsible for your mother's safety."
"As for the mountain, leave it to me and the Vajra slave."
"Here!" Yang Zhao and Yang Jian quickly took Xiao Wan away.
Yang Guang waited for the mother and son to leave, and said to Yang Ji solemnly: "King Kong slave, we can only bet now that Shi Xiang has not been bribed. Otherwise, we will be doomed."
