There were thousands of people in Daye Hall, but because of Yang Guang's uncontrollable "Oh? Really?", it fell into dead silence; the atmosphere in the hall seemed to have solidified due to this sentence.
The majesty of an emperor is not something to be boasted about. The momentum Yang Guang exuded in his rage made Cui Zhongfang sweat roll when he faced the majesty of the emperor. However, he still stood up straight and faced the majesty of the emperor stubbornly.
Pei Ju shook his head secretly. With his wisdom, it was not difficult to see the political significance of Cui Zhongfang and others' impeachment of Yang Ji - they wanted to depose the imperial examination and restore the ninth grade Zhongzheng.
Originally, Yang Guang thought that there would be no mistakes in promoting the imperial examination in the name of people making full use of their talents. However, the dissatisfaction of the gentry who passed down their family through literature was actually accumulating in his heart. However, most of the ministers in the council hall and the chief officials of the three provinces and six ministries supported the imperial examination issue. Cui Zhongfang and others who held opposing views were left alone.
When voting on the imperial examination, Yang Xiong represented the royal family, Yang Da represented the Jiangnan gentry, and Gao Jiong represented the poor family. Naturally, the three of them would not object. Changsun Chi abstained from voting on behalf of the Guanlong nobles.
Yang Su is the "hidden head" of the Yang family in Hongnong, Pei Ju is the head of the Pei family in Wenxi, Xiao Cong is the head of the Xiao family in Lanling, Su Wei is the head of the Su family in Guanzhong, and they are respectively the Central Plains gentry, Hedong gentry, Jingyang gentry, Representatives of the Guanzhong gentry, but why did they all vote for the imperial examination?
It is because they have the foresight to be prepared for danger in times of peace. They have seen through that the Ninth Grade Zhongzhong has seriously corrupted the family's children. If the competitive trend is not introduced, the family will inevitably weaken in comfort. If it relies only on internal competition, the family will easily fall apart due to mutual hostility. The emergence of the imperial examination can not only make the children of the family feel a sense of crisis, but also avoid causing internal divisions. This is really the best of both worlds for their family.
Of course, the most important thing is that they have a strong foundation. Their families have countless wealth, countless famous teachers, countless books, countless disciples and disciples, and they also have unimaginable advantages in the officialdom. Therefore, even if they take the exam, 99% of the poor people will not be able to pass them.
Besides, officials from poor backgrounds may be hostile to aristocratic families at first, but they also want to get promoted and make a fortune! After they encountered obstacles in the officialdom, as long as a noble family member threw a bone, they would rush to become the lackeys of the noble family. So they are not worried about Hanmen being able to replace them.
The argument made by Cui Zhongfang and others that the imperial examination would destroy aristocratic families was a complete joke in the eyes of Pei Ju, Pei Ju, and Xiao Cong.
Since the family has no worries and the imperial examination system is an irreversible trend, why should we stand against the emperor and tens of millions of people?
If this is not seeking death, what is it?
As far as "Cui Zhongfang and others" are concerned, since the assembly hall and the chief officials of the three provinces and six ministries have passed, they naturally dare not talk about the imperial examination anymore, but they are unwilling to do so, so they point the finger at the leader of the New Deal, Yang Ji. If Yang Ji is punished Go down and everything will be easier. But they were poorly prepared, or in other words, they couldn't figure out Yang Ji at all and couldn't find any evidence of his crime, so they could only talk in general terms. How could they win in this way?
"Sage, my minister Yang Ji has something to report!" Yang Ji, who had been verbally criticized by a number of civil servants, finally entered the venue, and the ice-like atmosphere was broken.
Yang Guang looked at Yang Ji who was walking out of his shift, and said in a deep voice: "That's right!"
Under the attention of hundreds of officials and ministers, Yang Ji's clear and clear voice sounded: "In April of the second year of Kaihuang's reign, the Turkic Shabolu Khan's troops divided into two groups and trapped us in Longyou and Yongbei. The world was shaken and the sea was boiling. At that time General Han Sengshou led his lone army to defeat the Turkic army in Liupan Mountain, and Li Chong of Shangzhu State led his lone army to defeat the Turkic army in Baidaochuan and Hebei Mountains. These two generals were "extremely aggressive" and in order to "promote their personal prestige", they blocked the wealth of friendly countries without authorization. Road', leading to the destruction of the three armies... I impeach them."
"In May of the same year, the Turkic Shabolu Khan once again joined forces with Gao Baoning to 'herd' Pingzhou and sent 400,000 people to herd south. However, Li Guang of the Shangzhu Kingdom blocked the 'friendly financial road' without authorization and defeated the Turkic army in Mayi, killing more than 10,000 people. A famous Sui general was killed in battle; at the same time, the general manager of Liangzhou, He Lou Ziqian, was "selfish" and not only "killed good people for merit" in Luogu, but also killed thousands of soldiers. These two generals were "extremely military" in order to "promote personal power" In order to gain a great reputation, they blocked the financial path of friendly countries without permission, causing the death of more than 20,000 Sui soldiers... I impeach them."
"There are also Feng Yu of Zhuguo who stationed troops in Yifubo, Chilie Changcha, the general manager of Lanzhou who guarded Lintao, Li Chong of Shangzhuguo who stationed troops in Youzhou, and Daxi Changru, the general manager of the march who occupied Zhoupan. They are also 'military and violent'. In order to 'promote personal prestige', not only did tens of thousands of Sui soldiers die in battle, but they also 'killed good men and took credit for their merits'. If they had not sent out troops without permission, the friendly Turks would not have just 'taken away' the livestock and people of several states and regretfully retreated , therefore, I also impeach them.”
"In the third year after the founding of the Emperor, my late father and the sage Yang Hong, King of Hejian, Lu Ji, Dou Rongding, Gao Juong, Yu Qingze and others went on a military rampage. In order to 'promote their personal prestige', they launched attacks on friendly Turks... ...Especially the saints, who actually adopted Changsun Cheng's poisonous plan and artificially created epidemics... Of course, the most militaristic ones were my late father and Yang Lun, Yang Zhiji, Li Chong, Li Che, Zhao Gui, and Yin Shishi. They actually went to the Holy Mountain of Turks Burned and killed for three months, resulting in heavy casualties among Turkic friends. I also impeached everyone, including the saints."
"Yang Su is resorting to military violence. I will impeach him!"
"Pei Ju is resorting to military violence. I will impeach him!"
"Yang Xiong, Shi Wansui, Yu Wenshu and other military generals are resorting to military violence. I will impeach them!"
Regardless of whether they were dead or alive, whether they were emperors or generals, Yang Ji followed Cui Zhongfang's wishes and impeached them all.
Thousands of officials were numb, causing almost silence in the palace. They all looked at the tall and tall prince in the prince's robe with fear.
Yang Guang on the throne was also confused. He, the emperor, was actually impeached? According to this theory and according to the murder he caused, even committing suicide to apologize would not be enough to repay him!
But Yang Ji was not finished yet, Kang said passionately: "Every time I think about the evil deeds of the many 'military' generals mentioned above, my insides burn, and I sigh and complain. Some people are especially alive in this world. Please let Saint Cui." Punish him; although my late father and some generals have passed away, they have not shown kindness and righteousness, and their sin is unforgivable. Please ask the sage to order the great benevolent, righteous, merciful and merciful Saint Cui to dig up his grave and whip his body for three years."
Yang Ji's words were sonorous and powerful, and his righteousness and perseverance that showed no fear of power were moving. As his words fell, a wave of awe-inspiring righteousness almost broke through the ridge of Daye Palace, reaching up to the sky, and the storm was stirring!
The officials were stunned.
Cui Zhongfang and other impeachment officials were already stunned!
We are just tearing you down, but you, Yang Ji, just overthrow the Sui Dynasty?
What do you want us to do now? How to face a military commander who has made great achievements? How to face the world?
Due to the shock, the magnificent Daye Palace was filled with deathly silence, you could hear a pin drop, and almost no one dared to speak.
Pei Ju couldn't laugh or cry, but he had to admit that Yang Ji's method was more effective than all arguments.
Didn’t you, Cui Zhongfang, say that I, Yang Ji, are militaristic? Then I will pull out all the people with military exploits. Since everyone has the same behavior and equal achievements, why do you say that others are outstanding ministers and famous generals, but I, Yang Ji, am a "treacherous traitor to the country who forgets the righteousness for his own interests and cares about his family at the expense of everyone else"? If I, Yang Ji, am a "traitor", why aren't others?
In the final analysis, the arguments of Cui Zhongfang and others are just general talk, and do not specify any specific crime, so they are simply untenable. In the end, they didn't care whether Yang Ji was guilty or not, they just wanted to rely on their numbers to force the emperor to submit. It's just that they underestimated Yang Guang's control over the world and overestimated their own abilities.
"It's not King Wei's style to be beaten passively. These people may be in trouble." Pei Ju looked at those people and thought to himself.
Because Cui Zhongfang was too "filled with righteous indignation", his old figure finally swayed, and he shouted in an almost hoarse voice: "Sage, veteran, I beg the saint to punish this Wuqun king, father and son!"
These words were like a clarion call for attack, and calls for execution sounded one after another.
However, only some members of the Cui Party came out to report, and even Xue Wei, who had made a serious noise before, went into hiding unjustly, let alone the Jiangnan faction!
Now that the overall situation has been decided, wouldn't it be foolish to try again?
Yang Ji was unmoved, and just watched these people struggling to death coldly. As long as he didn't say crazy things like "asking the saint to abdicate", he would be fine, because he was following Cui Zhongfang's theory to promote it. It's just an infinite expansion of the attack surface.
Moreover, he mentioned people and deeds, which he and his descendants are proud of, but have gradually been forgotten by the world. At this time, he mentioned it in public. Even if they were not grateful, they would not blame him for being "disrespectful".
However, when Cui Zhongfang and others finished their clamor, he still made amends, cupped his hands to Yang Guang and said: "Saint, the country needs heroes, the people need heroes, but the heroes who have sacrificed everything for this country should not be forgotten by the world. So Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty Put the portraits of twenty-eight meritorious generals of my father, Emperor Guangwu, on the Nangong Yuntai so that they will live in people's hearts forever. In our Sui Dynasty, famous generals emerged in large numbers, and the wars fought by these generals were mainly foreign wars. The historical achievements are much higher than those of the twenty-eight generals who were the main ones in the civil war. However, the Han Dynasty had the 'Twenty-eight Generals of Yuntai', but we in the Sui Dynasty did not have a place to pay homage to famous generals and learn about their life achievements."
When Yang Guang heard this, he couldn't help but feel his breath stagnant. For him, this method was an excellent way to win people's hearts.
The reason why Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty wanted to create the "Twenty-eight Generals of Yuntai" was not only to show their merits, but more importantly, to show the emperor of the Han Dynasty's "immense grace". Most of the heroes in the early Western Han Dynasty did not die well. However, the heroes of the Eastern Han Dynasty paid homage to their generals and granted them the title of marquis, and granted their wives the title of yinzi, and they were always in peace. On the one hand, this is the result of the "emperor's mighty favor", and at the same time, it is also the fact that these generals adhere to the integrity of their ministers. Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty hoped that all the generals could follow their example, start well and finish well, work together to support the Han family, and pass on the friendship between emperors and ministers to future generations.
Moreover, the "twenty-eight generals of Yuntai" correspond to the "twenty-eight constellations" and are called "twenty-eight constellations of Yuntai". This also shows that the country of the Han Dynasty is "ordered by heaven", so it has "the help of gods".
"People are forgetful. How many people still remember General Daxi Changru who led two thousand warriors, used his fists as weapons, and built the Great Wall of Steel with his flesh and blood? How many people still remember that he led only three thousand cavalry to approach? General Li Chong, who fought against a hundred thousand enemies for more than a month and refused to surrender? How many people still remember General Liu Long, who was outnumbered and exhausted and refused to surrender when Bujia Khan led his army to invade the fortress? How many people still remember General Liu Long who refused to surrender despite being outnumbered and exhausted? ..." At the beginning, Yang Ji's anger was fake, but as he spoke, he almost roared.
Then he suggested to Yang Guang: "If we, the Sui Dynasty, choose a geomantic treasure land, build a Martyrs' Temple similar to Yuntai, erect statues of famous generals and engrave their merits, firstly, we can commend the famous generals for their merits; secondly, we can let future generations know the beauty of today." It is not easy and should be cherished; thirdly, it can inspire future generations to make contributions to our Sui Dynasty."
Yang Xiong looked excited and said loudly: "Sage, I second my opinion!"
"I second the proposal!" Pei Ju also had considerable military exploits, so he naturally seconded the proposal.
Gao Jiong's military achievements are also quite remarkable. He said: "I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
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For the military general himself or the descendants of a deceased military general, if he, his grandfather or father can be enshrined by future generations, not only will he himself be remembered forever and become a good story, but the family will also benefit immensely right now!
With so many benefits, how could they not agree?
"Precisely!" Yang Guang was in high spirits. Military merit was the most important thing in the Sui Dynasty. The soldiers were eager to make contributions and young people were proud to join the army. If the Sui Dynasty also had a 'Yuntai' for the public, it would not only win over the heroes but also inspire them. People made contributions to the Sui Dynasty. What is this if not the best of both worlds?
Although Cui Zhongfang disliked this so-called "Yuntai", this incident made his sense of existence diluted, which was a good thing after all, so he quietly retreated to his position, but Yang Ji obviously would not let him go. .
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