Yuyang was formerly called Xuanzhou. In order to allow it to better contain Pingzhou (Beiping County) in the east, Yang Jian specially established the Xuanzhou General Manager's Office (lower level) in the sixth year of Kaihuang. The general manager was usually concurrently held by Sima. When Yang Guang changed the prefecture to a county, he considered that the territory of the Sui Dynasty extended from Liaodong to the east and to the north of Yanshan Mountain, and Yuyang and Beiping counties were already in very safe inner counties, so there was no need to continue to constrain the two. Then the Xuanzhou General Manager's Office was abolished.
Although the original two thousand standing armies were still standing armies, their parent organization had changed from a purely military governor's office to a county government, and their nature had undergone a huge change. However, Sima, who was also the general manager before, could no longer make decisions with just one word. Now, if he wanted to mobilize the entire army to deal with an unexpected war, he had to get the agreement of the prefect, Chang Shi, and Sima. 【Note】
Gao Shikai, Wang Shishi and Wei Xianzong worked for the Yuan clan together and had many years of friendship. However, due to political needs, they always showed discord between the military and the government. What most makes outsiders think that the three of them are at odds is that they are at odds with each other. Conflict with each other over the right to mobilize troops.
After Liu Demin exposed the Yuan family's lies and made a promise to them, they stopped pretending. As soon as they left the side hall, Sima Wei Xianzong wrote an order to mobilize troops, stamped it with the seal of the military commander, and then Gao Shikai and Wang Shishi stamped it one by one.
Wei Xianzong didn't waste any time. He picked up the order to mobilize troops and headed for the military camp. The military camp was in the city, not far from the government office. Gao Shikai and Wang Shishi, who stayed in the mansion, first gathered their own soldiers, gave some instructions, and then called in all the officials who had written the confessions.
Lord Bo Linghu Yijie and others suddenly noticed that the momentum of Gao Shikai and Wang Shishi had changed drastically. The previous fear of impending disaster was gone, replaced by an unspeakable murderous intent, and their soldiers were also concentrated in one place; although they did not know it Who are they targeting, but vaguely, it seems like something bad is happening.
Linghu Yijie thought about being caught while writing his confession, and felt even more uneasy. He asked anxiously: "Prefect, what happened?"
"Atonement!" Gao Shikai glanced at the dead old man coldly, and said to these timid and guilty cronies: "Liu Facao must have told you that King Wei has already killed blood in Zhuo County. It has become a river, so it is normal for you to be afraid of death when you hear that the army led by King Wei is about to arrive. For this, Wang Changshi, Wei Sima, I and I do not blame you. But everyone, what we have committed is a serious crime of treason; this kind of Can serious sins be atoned for by confessing?”
"If the imperial court doesn't kill all the traitors inside and outside the country, how can it govern the country and restrain border officials, soldiers and civilians? If the imperial court really wants to prosecute, I'm afraid the three Yi tribes will be treated lightly."
When Linghu Yijie and others heard this, their hearts were shaken and the whole place felt cold.
"But we are lucky! Because Gao Yuan's younger brother Gao Jianwu is here again, and he is in Yuan Mansion." Gao Shikai deceived: "This is our only chance, as long as we capture him alive or kill him, Then 60% to 70% of the sin should be shouldered by the Yuan family, so Wang Changshi and Wei Sima and I rushed into the Yuan Mansion to arrest Gao Jianwu."
If it weren't for the upcoming military operation that required the cooperation of these people, how could he talk nonsense with his "confidants"?
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was stunned. They were members of a gang, and Gao Shikai, Wang Shishi, and Wei Xianzong did not hide anything from them. They all knew that the "big businessman" in Goguryeo was Gao Yuan's brother Gao Jianwu, but they did not expect that Gao Shikai planned to kill Shangyuan Mansion but caught him. people.
"Of course you can object or not go, but we can also behead you and then put the blame on you! Anyway, we have real evidence of your crimes in our hands, and we are not unjustly accusing you." Wang Shishi saw the expressions on everyone's faces. There was a big change, and the voice became softer, but the chill in those words made people shudder: "Whoever dares to object, I will kill him now."
With that said, the civil servant pulled out a special horizontal knife that weighed more than twenty kilograms.
Everyone was silent. Looking at Wang Shishi's posture, he was furious. If he didn't agree, he would really kill someone.
"That's it!" Gao Shikai waved his hand and said: "King Wei's army is coming soon. Our only chance is to do this well before the army arrives, otherwise each of us will definitely die. After that, Let’s talk about it later.”
"Yes!" Everyone responded with difficulty.
"Okay!" Gao Kaishi stood up and said, "Without further delay, we will go to the military camp immediately and make preparations to attack the mansion. Otherwise, we will be lost and hurt everyone. My personal guards will be close to protect everyone."
"..." Everyone looked at the personal guards who were approaching with murderous intent, their throats trembled, and they were speechless.
Under the "protection" of the personal guards, a group of people quickly left the official office and headed towards the military camp.
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Yuyang had a very good impression of Yang Ji, especially his order to thoroughly investigate Yicang and his actions in punishing corrupt officials in Jixian County, which made the people love and support him extremely. Thinking that the Yuyang warehouse was too late to be opened and inspected, the people instinctively thought that the food in the warehouse had been stolen by corrupt officials just like Jixian. But because the people did not dare to attack the government, their only way was to wait for Yang Ji or the officials he sent.
In the afternoon of that day, as messengers continued to spread the news that Yang Ji was leading his army, the people in the city were ecstatic and rejoicing, and the cheers suddenly sounded like a mountain roaring and a tsunami. Many people even rushed out of the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of King Wei and the God of War as soon as possible.
On an observation tower in Yuan Mansion, Yuan Wei stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, looking at the people on the street who were excited because of Yang Ji's arrival. A coldness could not help but fill his eyes.
"Aye, after the killing in front of Yicang in Ji County and the thorough investigation of the actions of Yicang in various counties, Yang Ji's reputation and prestige in Youzhou have been established. No matter what Li Zixiong does in the future, people will compare him with Yang Ji "As long as he doesn't do well in a certain place, the people will miss Yang Ji more and more, the 'dragon crossing the river' who dares to do something." Not far away, Yuan Jie, the second son of Yuan Wei, looked at the street. The people moved to their father, and then whispered: "Aye, Yang Ji led his army here, he must have bad intentions, we should be careful."
This is what Yuan Wei is most afraid of now. The corners of his eyes twitched, and he slowly raised his head to look into the distance where the government was, and whispered absently: "This is what I'm worried about. Yang Ji is now the Minister of Xingtai, Hebei Ling, the chief military officer of Liaodong Road, and the military and administrative affairs of Youzhou and Jizhou are all headed by him."
Sighing, Yuan Wei said worriedly: "Yang Ji has great righteousness in his hands. No matter what he does, he has a good reputation. No one can stop him from opening a warehouse to check. If Gao Shikai, Wang Shishi, Wei Xianzong and others don't understand, there will be big trouble. ”
Yuan Jie didn't know how to answer this, so he could only change the topic and said: "Aye, maybe we can do something with Gao Jianwu's head!"
After glancing at his father, Yuan Jie continued: "For example, making a deal with Yang Ji at a critical moment."
Hearing this, Yuan Wei also felt that this was a good backup plan. After pondering for a while, he frowned and asked, "Do you think it's possible?"
"I think it's okay!" Yuan Jie said.
Yuan Wei asked again: "What's your reason? What is it?"
Yuan Jie said: "Yang Ji has many potential forces in the court, of which Xiao Jue, Pei Ju, Yang Xiong, and Yang Da are the most typical representatives. However, Yang Ji's biggest crisis is his status as an unblockable prince. If he Excessively relying on these forces and getting too close to these forces will definitely arouse the emperor's dissatisfaction, vigilance, and suspicion."
"Xiao Jue, Pei Ju, Yang Xiong, and Yang Da were obviously worried about an accident and would get themselves involved, so they always maintained an aloof relationship with Yang Ji. Yang Ji was also a smart man, so he did not overuse these things that were not subject to him. The power to control, so as not to set yourself on fire!"
"Our Yuan faction and Yang Ji are two factions in the court. As ministers, both parties have their own interests and common interests. When their own interests are involved, they will fight openly and secretly. When common interests are involved, we must They will be unanimous in dealing with the outside world. Fighting without hostility is also in line with the interests of both parties, but I don’t know why the family leader and the others want to fight to the death with Yang Ji!"
Yuan Jie had long been dissatisfied with the decision of the family leader Yuanwei, Yuan Shou and others, and with his father's obedience regardless of the facts. He paused for a while, and then said: "Of course it is not to blame the family leader's decision. After all, they are In the center, we have our own considerations on the overall situation. But our Yuyang system is already very dangerous now, and some things can be decided at our own discretion. Otherwise, what is the difference between sitting back and waiting for death? If Gao Jianwu's head is used to reconcile with Yang Ji, At least it can help our Yuyang system get through this difficulty."
"Because this head and this contribution are very important, Yang Ji also needs it very much." Finally, Yuan Jie said seriously.
Yuan Wei pondered for a moment and said, "That makes sense. Has Hongshan come back yet?"
"Never!" Yuan Jie thought for a while and added: "It is said that after he left the county, he took his soldiers to Bieyuan in the south of the city. If everything succeeds, he should successfully kill Gao Jianwu and others. This matter... …”
"Azu, Aye, brother Hongshan is back." At this moment, Yuan Jie's son quickly came up to report.
Yuan Wei and Yuan Jie were both startled. Yuan Wei couldn't help but ask: "Why did he come back so quickly? Did he fail?"
"No!" Yuan Jie's son also knew what his cousin had done. Hearing this, he immediately said: "Brother did not kill anyone, but moved Gao Jianwu and others into the mansion."
"Ah?" Yuan Wei and Yuan Jie were stunned.
Yuan Wei said with a dark face: "Why did he make the decision without permission?"
"It is said that all the people nearby went out of the city to meet the army. Shi Changsheng was afraid that the sound of fighting would attract the attention of the people, so he had to trick Gao Jianwu and others into coming to the mansion."
"Let's go and have a look." Yuan Wei walked towards the foot of the tower with a gloomy face.
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[Note - Sui Shu·Zhi·Volume 25: In the sixth year of Kaihuang's reign in Yuyang County, he moved to Xuanzhou here and established the General Manager's Office. The government was ruined at the beginning of the great cause. Tongxian Yi... Wuzhi (county) was later established by Qi, and in the later Zhou Dynasty, Xu Wuxian was abolished and merged into Yan. At the beginning of Daye, Yuyang County was established. (Yuyang County) has the Great Wall, Yanshan Mountain and Wuzhong Mountain. There are Ji River, Ruhe River, Geng River, Zuilei River, Flood River, and the sea. 】
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