In the front hall of the official residence, Ling Jing and the visiting Xue Wanshu and Luo Yi waited for a long, long time. The tea and water were changed several times, but Yang Ji never showed up. Compared with Ling Jing and Xue Wanshu who looked relaxed, Luo Yi seemed a little nervous and awkward.
Luo Yi is a native of Jingyang, Jingzhao County. He is only 21 years old this year. He is the son of the late Zuojianmen general Luo Rong. Although the Luo family is also a member of the Guanlong aristocracy, the Luo family is not prosperous, and Luo Rong died of illness at the peak of his life. This makes the Luo family unknown in the Guanlong aristocratic group and does not even have a trade name. .
As the saying goes, if you are poor, you will want to change. In order to seize the opportunity of promotion, Luo Yi first tried his best to flatter Yuan Hongsi, the general manager of Youzhou, and did all the dirty work. As a result, he was gradually promoted to a cavalry general in the army. However, just when he was full of confidence in the future, unexpectedly Yuan Hongsi soon fell; and in order to create a position for the Dou sect's children, Dou Kang, the new general manager of Youzhou, took down Luo Yi, who had the same bad reputation as Yuan Hongsi.
In the fourth year of Renshou, Dou Kang was captured by Yang Ji because of his ambiguity with the rebellious Yang Liang. Luo Yi, who was a fire chief of the Youzhou army at the time, accompanied the army in the expedition to Bingzhou and was promoted to brigade commander due to his meritorious service. When the Khitan invaded the south during the Sui Dynasty, Luo Yi followed the main army of Youzhou to Liucheng County to defend the Khitan. Although he did not have the opportunity to make any meritorious deeds, he gained relatively good qualifications and laid the foundation for his later promotion to the leader of the group.
The leader of the regiment is a mid-level general in the army, and his status is equivalent to that of a captain in the regular army. Since Jixian Army is a special military mansion with 1,500 soldiers, Luo Yi has 300 soldiers under his command.
This time, the Jixian Military Mansion where Luo Yi was located was responsible for the mission of sitting in the state and county capitals, so there was no chance to go to the battlefield. However, Luo Yi did not want to miss the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. When Yang Ji was appointed by the emperor as the commander-in-chief of the East Route Army, When the news came, Luo Yi had an idea in his mind. Not only did he want to get the chance to go to the battlefield, he also wanted to become Yang Ji's confidant and find a strong backer for himself.
He came today with this purpose in mind. However, compared with Yang Ji, he was as humble as an ant, so he took a roundabout way and first went to Xue Shixiong from the Weiwang Department, and then used the "extremely urgent matter" that he could only tell Yang Ji as an excuse. He entered this official residence as he wished.
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Luo Yi was originally full of confidence, but Yang Ji's long absence made his confidence shaken until it disappeared, and a feeling of uneasiness also surged into his heart. He began to suspect that his so-called "extremely urgent matter" was just a trivial matter in Yang Ji's eyes.
At the same time, Luo Yi also began to worry, because it was already very late, but he came to disturb Yang Ji. If Yang Ji did not pay attention to "extremely urgent matters", then this trip would be very presumptuous and offensive. If this is the case, let alone finding a backer, I'm afraid everything you have now will be lost.
Just when Luo Yi was uneasy and frightened, Yang Ji finally appeared.
"See you, Your Majesty!" Seeing Yang Ji, Hao Yuan, Xue Wanshu and Luo Yi stood up and saluted.
"No need to be polite, please sit down!" Yang Ji gently stretched out his hand towards the three of them, and sat on the main seat with a golden sword.
To be honest, Yang Ji didn't have the slightest fondness for Luo Yi. He knew that Luo Yi, the so-called King of Peking, was indeed a loser and not as good as his chef Zhu Can. This is just because Zhu Can in history started from scratch and claimed to be the King of Garuda. At his peak, he had more than 200,000 followers, and his territory reached Mianyang (Xiantao City) in central Jingzhou in the south and the southern foot of Zhongnan Mountain in the north; while Luo Yi sat on Yang The supplies that Guang prepared to use to conquer Goguryeo's million-strong army were still limited to Zhuo County and Shanggu County, and even Gaokaidao, which only had Yuyang County, could not defeat it.
What is this if not waste?
The only thing worth talking about is profit-seeking, ungratefulness, and treachery. In this aspect, Luo Yi and Wang Junkuo are equally good. As the master, Yang Ji is most disgusted with this kind of traitor who only seeks glory and can only enjoy wealth and wealth but cannot share hardships.
It was precisely for this reason that after he defeated the two banshees Liu Xu and Murong Xianyue in the study, he arrived belatedly with a look of relief on his face.
"I'm very busy with official duties. General Lauro has been waiting for so long. I'm really sorry." Yang Ji felt relieved and was in a better mood at this time and said with a smile.
While speaking, his eyes turned to Luo Yi. He found that this guy was quite good-looking. He was tall and tall, with extremely broad shoulders and a strong martial look. In particular, his face is like a stone carving, full of masculine charm, which makes people feel good at first sight, thinking that he is a heroic and straightforward good man.
"The king has offended the young general!" Luo Yi stood up quickly and said in panic: "It's so late that the young general came to disturb the king. I'm really sorry. It's just that the matter is so important that the young general doesn't dare to delay. I hope the king will forgive me." Saying that, he bowed deeply again.
Yang Ji said: "General Luo, sit down and talk."
"Here!" Luo Yifu sat down again.
"General Luo, tell me! What happened?" Yang Ji looked at Luo Yi and said gently.
Although Yang Ji was polite, Luo Yi felt that there was a kind of indifference under his calm words; but it was also true that the other prince of the Sui Dynasty, who had great military exploits and held great power, could receive him at this time. The little group leader is already a great gift, what else can he expect? But since he came to Yang Ji, he didn't want to return empty-handed, and he came to visit in the name of "extreme urgency." If he couldn't tell a reason and couldn't bring out something to match, his life would be over. He gritted his teeth secretly, abandoned the step-by-step procedure he had planned before, took out an envelope from his arms, placed it on the table, pushed it gently to Ling Jing, then handed over to Yang Ji and said: "Your Majesty, this list is yours Maybe it will come in handy.”
Ling Jing opened the envelope and handed the letter full of names to Yang Ji. Yang Ji took a look at the list and saw that it was densely filled with names. He asked Luo Yi in confusion: "General Luo, This is……?"
Luo Yi said nervously and expectantly: "Your Majesty, these are the confidant generals who have been silently promoted by the Yuan family, thirty-six of them in total. They are either hussar generals in the army or mid-level generals in the army. These are People help the Yuan family control nearly half of the army in Youzhou."
The most important assets of aristocratic families are not the well-known industries and wealth, nor the officials and generals in the officialdom, but the generals with foreign surnames that they silently cultivate and support. The people on Luo Yi's list are either people supported by the Yuan family, people who have been paid with real money, or secret allies established based on interests.
On the surface, they have nothing to do with the Yuan family, but in fact they have been serving the Yuan family. If they were not one of them, they would not know that they were members of the Yuan family. As for Luo Yi, he was originally one of Yuan Hongsi's closest confidants. Soon after Dou Kang came to power, he got rid of him. This also made the Yuan family think that Luo Yi was loyal and reliable, and they regarded him as one of their own. Give Luo Yi the opportunity to get in touch with more Yuan clan and Yuan faction generals.
However, although Yuan Wei, Yuan Shou, Yuan Wendu, Yuan Hongsi, Yuan Hongli and other senior officials of the Yuan family are good at winning people's hearts and running factions, the groups they come into contact with are all high-ranking and high-ranking figures, so they ignore Luo Luo. A little person of this level.
Small people also want to survive, they also have ambitions, they also want to be promoted and make a fortune, and they also want to honor their ancestors. It was with this ambition that Luo Yi joined Yuan Hong's family, willing to be a sharp blade for the opponent and a cruel executioner. But what disappoints Luo Yi is that after so many years, Yuan Hongsi is still the high-ranking figure, and he is still the humble little person.
Dissatisfaction had already grown in Luo Yi's heart. For his own sake, he thought of Yang Ji, who had a very bad relationship with the Yuan family; and this list was his certificate of submission.
"Oh? Really?" Yang Ji was overjoyed. He knew that every big family has a large number of peripheral members. For example, Yuwenshu has three thousand fake people with foreign surnames, and most of these people have gone deep into the army. , helped Yu Wenshu firmly control the military power. Once they and the soldiers in their hands gathered together, they would form a large and terrifying army. The same is true for other Guanlong noble families.
Yang Guang also realizes that this is a huge threat, and he dreams of uprooting the impostors and generals of the various powerful men. However, except for the top executives of the various powerful men, no one knows who they are, so he cannot take action at all; at present, The only way is to purge the army again and again through military reform.
But if you get the list, you don’t have to go through that trouble. However, it is a pity that the list can only be controlled by the heads of the major clans or the Council of Elders and the Council of Elders. It is not until their death that it is handed over to their heirs as the greatest political legacy.
Yang Ji is not the emperor. What he needs is not the entire list of the Yuan family. What he needs is this one handed over by Luo Yi, so that he can slowly clear out the Yuan family's power in Youzhou. However, the credibility of this list is worth considering and scrutinizing, because there must be enemies in it that Luo Yi wants to use his own hands to eliminate.
"Your Majesty, the young general dares to guarantee with the heads on his neck that all the people on the list are from the Yuan family, and there is no mistake." Luo Yi is good at observing words and expressions. Although there is no expression on Yang Ji's face or eyes, he Seeing that Yang Ji was silent, he immediately guessed Yang Ji's thoughts. After all, this is human nature. If it were him, he would be suspicious.
In fact, the list in Yang Ji's hand was the eighth list written by Luo Yi. The first seven lists were all mixed with personal items. The first list had the most, and then became less and less; by this time, there were no more. One person is a private person.
Because he knew that Yang Ji would definitely investigate in detail, and with Yang Ji's status and connections, he could judge the authenticity based on the resumes of these people, so he did not dare to gamble or lose big for small things.
Yang Ji nodded secretly. Although Luo Yi was disloyal to his "old master", he was very sensible, and his disloyalty saved him a lot of effort. He folded the list, then bent down to pick up the envelope on the table, put the list slowly into the envelope, and then put it away close to his body.
Luo Yi was overjoyed when he saw this. He knew that Yang Ji's move was indirectly "telling" him that this list was very important and Yang Ji attached great importance to it. This meant that his trip was not in vain.
Yang Ji collected the letter and saw the happy Luo Yi and said, "General Luo is interested! I am very happy that you can give me this list."
"It is a young general's honor to serve the king." Luo Yi said cautiously.
Yang Ji nodded and asked, "General Luo, where are you serving now?"
Luo Yi knew that the moment to decide his fate was coming, and his heart was beating involuntarily. He tried to calm himself down and said respectfully: "I am ashamed to say that although the young general followed the king to Bingzhou to fight, but now But he is just a regiment leader of Jixian Military Mansion."
Yang Ji burst into laughter. Luo Yi knew how to climb up the pole, and even regarded himself as his soldier. However, he still comforted him: "No matter how long the darkness is, light will always come; no matter how long the night is, the light will always come. There will always be daylight. As long as you have the ability, patience, and fighting spirit to fight and rise into the sky, you will definitely be able to wait until the light comes. And life is interesting because it is not easy. The harder it is, the more interesting it is."
The same is chicken soup for the soul. If it is said by ordinary people, others will not be moved, but will sneer and ridicule it. But if it is said by a superior person, the effect is deafening and enlightening. And Yang Ji is undoubtedly the best among the best, so after hearing these words, Luo Yi felt extremely moved and excited. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty, for your kind words. I will definitely keep them in mind, young general."
Yang Ji suddenly asked: "General Luo, do you dare to fight?"
Luo Yi's face was a little stunned, a little excited, and a little suspicious. He knew that his actions were a 'seller seeking glory' and would be despised in this world; and in his plan, he did not expect Yang Ji to take him seriously immediately. , Use him; as long as Yang Ji can value the list he gave, not spurn him, and remember him in his heart, it is already a success for him. After completing this step, he will find a way to slowly contact and get closer. He hesitated and asked: "But I don't know what the king means by this?"
Yang Ji did not hide anything, and said openly: "If you dare to fight, I will immediately appoint you as the general of the left chariot and cavalry of the Jixian Military Mansion, and lead the soldiers to fight with the army; if you dare not, just pretend that I didn't say anything." .”
Each military mansion has one hussar general and two chariot generals. The three chief generals of the Jixian military mansion are all on the list. Yang Ji plans to use Yicang Dagu to get rid of these people in one fell swoop.
"Wrapping a body in horse leather is the supreme honor of a soldier. A young general who dares to fight is not afraid of death." Luo Yi expressed his attitude quite excitedly, and then said: "They are just chariots and riders of the military government..."
Yang Ji interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about this."
Luo Yi was obviously relieved when he heard this, and immediately stood up and said: "In that case, the young general can and dares to fight."
"That's good!" Yang Ji nodded and said, "I have always been impartial about rewards and punishments, and I treat every soldier the same. As long as you have made military exploits, I will reward you according to your merits, and it is not impossible for a hussar general. "
"Young general will definitely live up to the king's love." Luo Yi is very confident in his martial arts and military skills. He is not afraid of fighting at all. What he is afraid of is that he will not even have a chance to fight.
"Very good, I have remembered your words. You can return to the military camp with peace of mind and wait for news." Yang Ji couldn't help but smile. Luo Yi was not good at being a lord in history, but he was good at being a general. He believed in Luo Yi's abilities. , enough to command the soldiers of Jixian Military Mansion.
"Here! Take your leave, young general." After Luo Yi heard Yang Ji's words, he was not afraid of anything. He no longer cares how many people and how strong the Goguryeo army is. He will kill anyone who dares to block his way to promotion!
Even facing an army of 100,000 people, he dared to fight tooth and nail!
Xue Wanshu thought for a while and then said goodbye.
Looking at Luo Yi who left with high spirits, Yang Ji couldn't help but sigh. Luo Yi's reaction was as expected. He analyzed it according to historical records and found that Luo Yi was a person who "has breasts and is a mother": as long as anyone Give Luo Yi what he wants, and he can be loyal to anyone. Now it seems that his analysis was indeed correct. However, although Yang Ji doesn't like this kind of person, he can honestly say that the reason why Luo Yi is like this cannot be entirely blamed on him. If he is to be blamed, it is the world.
This world is completely one of fighting for backers and backing; if there is no backer, let alone promotion, there is no way or opportunity for promotion. And Luo Yi is just the epitome of thousands of people who have talent and ambition, but no connections or opportunities.
Yang Ji gave him this opportunity, which was regarded as a kind of transaction and reward. As for whether he could grasp it, it was up to Luo Yi himself.
"Your Majesty, it's better not to reuse Luo Yi," Ling Jing said slowly: "No matter how powerful the people who betray their master are, they are not reliable; if they are used, they are far more terrifying than the swords in the enemy's hands, because no matter how many Prudent people often forget to beware of them.”
"I know that this kind of person can be used, but I can't believe it!" Yang Ji said with a smile: "But everyone will encounter low points in life. I just gave him a gentle push and I can let him see the light. Why not do it?" ?”
Ling Jing pondered for a moment and asked in surprise: "The king is very optimistic about Luo Yi?"
Yang Ji smiled and said, "When have I ever looked at someone wrongly?"
"That's not true!" Ling Jing was convinced of Yang Ji's skills in identifying people and employing people.
Yang Ji took out the letter, threw it in front of Ling Jing, and said, "Take a look at the relationships between these people and see who else and what relationships there are after them."
Ling Jing's eyes lit up and he asked excitedly: "Your Majesty, do you want to play with something big?"
"Of course!" Yang Ji sighed and said with a wry smile: "Now, we can't extricate ourselves in the big eucalyptus of Yicang. Even if I want to play small, I can't."
"The evidence of the crime is in hand, and the saint has granted the king the right to kill first and report later. There is nothing to worry about. Just go up and arrest people and kill them." Ling Jing picked up the envelope and then said solemnly: "Haven't you noticed that the king has been killed recently? Have you not been impeached?"
Yang Ji was startled for a moment, then realized that it was indeed the case, and asked, "It is indeed the case, but what do you mean by what you said?"
"No one is perfect, and it is not good for a minister to be too perfect. The king should secretly hand over some clues to the censors and let them impeach them severely. But instead of taking advantage of outsiders, it is better to secretly raise a few censors and let them impeach them. Your Majesty." Ling Jing glanced at Yang Ji and said, "In this way, the saint will feel that your Majesty is still full of enemies and can be trusted with him. If no one impeaches him, it will be bad. At the same time, he can test and understand the emperor. Heart."
"You figure it out. Talk to me after you find someone." Yang Ji nodded slightly. Ling Jing's method is indeed good. In fact, Wei Zheng is quite good. It's a pity that he has been exposed. Otherwise, he can be cultivated. Become a professional troll who specializes in trolling yourself.
"Here!" Ling Jing responded, and then said: "I think this time, Your Majesty, just let go of your hands and kill until you are happy! This is in line with Your Majesty's style, and this is the King in the eyes of the saints." At this point, Ling Jing added: "Anyway, the king likes it too!"
Yang Ji was speechless: "..."
He said that his character is that of a killer.
