The central axis of Luoyang starts from Mang Mountain in the north, passes through the Imperial City, the Tianjin Bridge on the Luoshui River, and the Jianguo Gate of the Waiguo City, and extends to Longmen Yique in the south. This is the central axis in Yang Guang's mind. And the new buildings outside the city use this central axis as the basis, echoing with the stars in the sky, making this line from the landmark meaning of a city to the dragon vein of a dynasty.
The Luoyang Imperial Palace is divided into two parts: the palace city and the imperial city. The palace city in the north is also called Ziwei City, and the imperial city south of the palace city and north of Luoshui is also called Taiwei City. It spans two artificial islands on both sides of Luoshui. The three bridges are Xingjin Bridge, Tianjin Bridge and Huangdao Bridge; after crossing the Huangdao Bridge, you will reach the main entrance of the imperial city.
When the large army crossed the Huangdao Bridge and arrived outside Duanmen, they saw a large number of people and imperial guards gathered on the huge square in front of the gate. The so-called micro-heavy tower on the city gate was even more decorated in red and festive. .
Wherever the group passed, there were constant screams and shouts, and at the same time, many women and children stood on their toes and glanced at the marching team. And Yang Guang, the Sui Emperor, stood at the city gate with a red face, personally pouring celebratory wine for Yang Ji, Da Xijing and other generals, declaring to all the soldiers and civilians the importance he attached to the meritorious soldiers.
After Yang Ji poured three large bowls of water and handed over the seal, Yang Guang personally gave the order to the soldiers to remove their armor.
Except for Yang Ji, Da Xijing and others who were qualified to enter the palace with swords, the other soldiers removed their armor one after another, and then they continued to walk forward under the leadership of generals at all levels and the imperial guards.
After entering Duanmen, the imperial city was filled with golden-armored guards. They sang every three steps and praised every five steps. Some generals and ordinary soldiers who had never entered the palace were trembling with excitement.
Later, Yang Guang announced a state banquet to be held that night at the Zetian Gate at the intersection of the imperial city and the palace, and rewarded these victorious soldiers in Zetianmen Square and the Qianyang Hall, the first of the three main halls.
Today is the triumphal day of the army, and no one would talk about trivial matters such as official business at this time. However, Yang Guang left midway through the meal. This is also the custom for large banquets. After all, the presence of the emperor will make the people below feel restrained, so he often leaves before half the meal.
Yang Ji originally wanted to go home to see his long-lost relatives, but Yang Guang sent someone to call him to the Huiyou Hall at the back.
"I've met my brother!" Yang Ji came closer and bowed.
Yang Guang helped Yang Ji up and said with a long smile: "You boy really lived up to my high expectations! Especially for your handling of Sumo Mohe, Xi tribe, and Goguryeo, you are worthy of my appointment as commander-in-chief." of my mind.”
Before he ascended the throne, Yang Guang was a general with great military exploits and was accustomed to killing and attacking. After he ascended the throne, because of the success of pacifying Yang Liang and military reform, he felt even more admiring of heaven and earth. However, the Khitan's brazen invasion to the south severely trampled on his vanity. Yang Ji's decisive killing in Liaozhou was exactly what he wanted, especially his action of annihilating the Goguryeo Northern Expeditionary Army in the name of Su Mo Mohe, which made him full of praise and kept him awake at night with joy.
In the past few days, the surrounding foreign tribes have sent envoys to the court one after another. Even Goguryeo also sent envoys to explain the "misunderstanding". Yang Guang felt that the foreign tribes would not treat you with kindness and justice at all, so in addition to showing favor to the foreign tribes, the Sui Dynasty also They must be killed and killed. Only in this way can they be made to behave like dogs.
Seeing that Yang Guang was a little too happy, Yang Ji asked curiously: "I wonder what other happy events have happened to my brother?"
"This can be regarded as a blessing from you!" Yang Guang returned to the main seat and sat down. After Yang Ji sat across from him, he continued: "Every year in the twelfth lunar month, the surrounding foreign races all send envoys to congratulate me during the Sui Dynasty. In the past, all races Your congratulations did not appear to be very grand, but your tough attitude in Liangzhou frightened everyone from all ethnic groups in the Western Region. There were more than thirty foreign kings and chiefs who came to participate in the ceremony of moving the capital. The people who came to the court were The mission is huge and contains many rare treasures.”
"And this time, you are killing people in the Northeast again, which makes various countries and races in the Northeast witness the toughness of the Sui Dynasty; according to the latest news from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, the kings of Baekje, Silla, and The great chiefs of Shiwei in the north and south, as well as the prince of Japan in the sea, will lead their delegations to the court."
"Once these kings enter the court at the end of the year, this year will definitely be the biggest event in the history of our Central Plains!"
After hearing this, Yang Ji was also proud of it. After thinking about it, he couldn't help but ask: "What did Goguryeo and Tuyuhun say?"
"The envoy from Goguryeo who came to explain said he would come, but it is currently unknown whether the envoy is Gao Yuan or someone else." Yang Guang glanced at Yang Ji and said rather gloatingly: "Tuyuhun wanted to come, but However, our officers strictly followed your orders and did not allow the Tuyuhun people to pass. I don’t know exactly what to do. Anyway, I only know that they will kill one person who enters Tuyuhun and kill two people who enter the country."
"It is precisely because our Sui army was so powerful that we have today's grand occasion." Yang Ji looked at Yang Guang strangely and continued: "And the way many kings in history demonstrated was to show off their wealth; it's ridiculous It is a waste of money and people, and instead of serving as a deterrent, it is embarrassing and becoming a laughing stock.”
Yang Guang laughed and said proudly: "If you think about it carefully, the actions of those foolish kings are really ridiculous."
Yang Ji: "..."
He remembered that Yang Guang in the history books foolishly showed off his wealth in order to demonstrate to many foreign envoys. Not only did he not allow the poor to take to the streets, he also asked the big trees on the streets to be wrapped with silk and satin. When the people sold goods to the foreigners, Not even a penny was taken.
When the foreign envoys asked why there was no charge, the merchants all said that the Sui Dynasty was rich and there was no need to charge for guests' food and accommodation. However, when the foreign envoys talked about what they saw and heard on the road, the caravan could not answer the question. However, under his subtle influence, the Yang Guang in front of him became more pragmatic and more like Yang Jian. He never had the qualifications of "Long Yan Dayue" to surpass his enemies. This change was undoubtedly a blessing of the Sui Dynasty.
"It's such a good time, why don't you see your sister-in-law?" In the past, at this stage, Empress Xiao had set up a family banquet early to wait for him, but now he saw no one and there was no family banquet. Yang Ji felt a little surprised.
When he asked, Yang Guang became even happier and laughed loudly: "A Ying is about to give birth, so the queen went to your house to check and inquire if everything was okay. She went there early today. This is also the reason why I didn't hold a family banquet. You first Let's go back!"
"Farewell!" Yang Ji was overjoyed, got up and ran out.
Yang Guang was stunned for a moment, and suddenly thought of something. He chased after him with a smile, and said loudly to Yang Ji's back: "Do you know where your home is?"
"Huh?" Yang Ji stopped and turned around to look at Yang Guang.
Dugumin is a big real estate owner. She sold a lot of land in Luoyang and built many private gardens. Yang Ji only knew that the palace of Prince Wei, which represented the main residence, was built in Jingshanfang on the other side of the imperial city. As for which song it was in, he knew Not sure anymore.
When Yang Guang saw this, he immediately said with a smile: "I'd better send someone to take you there!"
"Thank you!"
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(make up for yesterday)
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