Problems such as inconvenient transportation, poor information, insufficient transportation capacity, etc. often cause natural disasters to inflict harm on countless people, especially those in hard-hit areas. If the court and local officials do not provide adequate relief or do not provide timely relief, one disaster after another will suffer. Civil volts will follow one after another.
Since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, there has never been a year of stability. Natural disasters occur every year. The only difference is the size of the disaster.
Everyone in the imperial court was used to this. If there were no natural disasters in any year, they might be surprised; but it was precisely because the world of the Sui Dynasty
"Frequent illnesses and chronic illnesses" caused all important officials in the Sui Dynasty to become
"Famous doctors with superb medical skills". Whether they face a disaster, whether it is drought, flood, snowstorm, or insect infestation, they can come up with a set of effective prescriptions as soon as possible. If the government below is unable to provide relief, Even if they misappropriate relief materials, they can rely on their past experience to deal with the problem as soon as possible, thereby providing the famous
The foundation of the "Founding the Emperor's Prosperous Era" was laid. Emperor Yang Guang, who inherited Yang Jian's career, was far more powerful than the one in history.
"Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty" was Gao Ji. Although his temper was still so impatient and he was still so eager for quick success, he actually embarked on the path of loving the people after being praised many times by the people of the world as a good emperor who loved the people like his own son. In order to protect himself, he The beautiful image of an emperor will further win the love and reputation of the people. When he is free, he will think about how to fight against corrupt officials, bullies, and gangsters.
As time went by, the aristocracy secretly nicknamed him the emperor who confiscated his property and the emperor who stripped his skin of his skin.
But when Yang Guang heard these nicknames, not only was he not angry, but he was happy with them: Didn't you say that I, Yang Guang, am the emperor who confiscated the property and stripped the skin of my family?
Then I will continue to ransack your homes and skin you. After doing this, he undoubtedly gained a great reputation; and then he did it again. In short, Yang Guang is either ransacking his house or trying to find a way to do so.
Since the beginning of summer this year, there have been continuous heavy rains in the Central Plains, including the Yinluo Plain. Major rivers such as the Yellow River, Huaishui, Luoshui, Yingshui, Jishui, and Sishui have experienced surges in water volume. Danger has emerged in these river basins. .
If such heavy rains and dangers had occurred in the early days of the Kaihuang Dynasty, it would have been a catastrophe affecting the entire Central Plains. However, during the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian recuperated, dredged rivers, and strengthened river embankments. The ability of major rivers to withstand floods far exceeded that of previous dynasties; After Yang Guang ascended the throne as emperor, he also moved the Liangzhou Prefectural Mufu to
The mature systems and action methods of the "Flood Control and Drought Relief Administration" were introduced into the center. Therefore, whenever there was a natural disaster in the Sui Dynasty, the three provinces, six ministries, and nine temples and six prisons of the imperial court would quickly come together to distribute materials, organize rescue, and coordinate The resettlement, coupled with the participation of provincial and county soldiers in rescue and rescue operations, resulted in the Sui Dynasty being surprisingly effective and efficient in responding to natural disasters.
Since clear concepts such as work-for-relief, military emergency response, and military flood control originated from Liangzhou headed by Yang Ji, whenever a natural disaster struck and the army participated in the rescue, the people would burst into tears of gratitude to the emperor, the court, and local officials, and at the same time, I have become more and more respectful and grateful to Yang Ji who proposed these concepts.
With the frequent successes in the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo, Yang Ji was worshiped by countless people, and many rebellious dandies who once served as
Yang Ji, the "King of Dandies", is regarded as a role model and a benchmark for the Dandy World. Yang Ji's reputation as the God of War and the God of War once again shocked the world.
After hearing these adulations, Yang Guang felt happy. No matter how famous Yang Ji was or how good he was in fighting, he was still the younger brother he had brought out; the younger brother was famous, and he, as the boss, took it seriously and was honored to do so.
Today, the long-lost sun finally broke through the clouds. The civil and military officials who came out looked at the high, clear sky and felt that they were much more energetic.
In the side hall of Tongming Palace in Ziwei City, Yang Guang convened a group of important ministers to discuss matters. And the matter they discussed was naturally related to Goguryeo.
During these days, Yang Guang's contact with Yang Ji has not been interrupted. The only difference is the length of time. Today he received another urgent battle report from Liaodong. Yang Ji said that the progress was very successful. The Goguryeo army's The Sui army's troops were encircled many times for reinforcements, and the losses were very serious. As long as the Sui army completely wiped out the Goguryeo forces entrenched in the Liaodong City area, the next battle would become very simple, and the court would not have to worry.
In addition, two suggestions were put forward in the battle report: First, it is recommended that the Liaodong Plain area south of Mozhou be restored to Xuantu County and Xiangping County during the Han Dynasty, and the Liaodong Peninsula to be restored to Changli County;
The "Qianshan-Yalushui" area was restored to Lelang County.
The "Yalushui-Sashui" area was affiliated to Anping County, Lelang County during the Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties. However, because this area is very large, one county cannot manage so much. It is recommended to establish Anping County.
The "Sashui-Xushui" area was restored to Daifang County; the above six counties, plus the Mozhou Protector's Office, which had only one Mozhou County, were unified under the supervision of the future Andong Protectorate.
Yang Ji's suggestion, Yang Guang and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty didn't know what to say about him; now except for Mozhou County, as well as Xuantu County and Changli County as he mentioned, the remaining four counties are still in the hands of Goguryeo, but he Not only did they divide the territory under their actual control very carefully, they even set up an Anton Protectorate to manage it.
However, out of trust in Yang Ji's destructive ability, everyone approved the Andong Protectorate and the six counties after a brief discussion. The only people they were concerned about were the candidates for the Guardian of Anle.
The first suggestion was quite normal, but the second suggestion undoubtedly made the emperors and ministers of the Sui Dynasty feel strange, because that guy actually wanted to retain the Kingdom of Goguryeo, and suggested that the Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo use the Xishui River as the boundary river in the future.
The Xishui River originates from the eastern part of the peninsula.
The "Langlin Mountains" wind all the way to the west, pass through the southern part of Pyongyang City, then flow southward, and finally flow into the Wuhu Sea in Niushan County, Goguryeo; if Yang Ji's idea is followed, the upper reaches of the Wuhu River and the west of the lower reaches will return to the Dahu Sea. It was owned by the Sui Dynasty, and the south and east belonged to Goguryeo.
This incredible suggestion made many people think that Yang Ji was crazy and stupid. He gave up such a great opportunity to destroy the country. If not, what is this?
However, the important ministers of Tongming Palace did not see it that way, and even thought that this was a very powerful, long-term, and sophisticated plan. This was not because they were open-minded, but because the arguments put forward by Yang Ji were very accurate and reasonable.
Yang Ji believes that the three kingdoms are the most stable situation. If the Sui Dynasty destroys Goguryeo, the remaining Baekje and Silla will not dare to become enemies of the Sui Dynasty, but they themselves may fight a battle for unification, no matter who wins in the end. , a country with unified military and political affairs will surely emerge south of the West China Sea Peninsula.
This country faces the sea on three sides. If it wants to develop, it can only launch a war with the Sui Dynasty in the north, or eat the land of Goguryeo occupied by the Sui Dynasty in small bites like Goguryeo.
It is true that the Sui Dynasty could have another expeditionary war to annihilate it, but the population of the Sui Dynasty was not large, and even the rich and fertile land in the south was not developed. It simply looked down upon the barren and cold Haidong Peninsula, and the focus of the Sui Dynasty And in the west and north; therefore, even if the Haidong Peninsula is unified in the end, the attention and attention will not be enough.
After all, Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje are countries that have been inherited for nearly a thousand years. Their influence and dominance over the local areas have long been deeply rooted. Once the descendants of the Go family, Jin family, and Buyeo family secretly plan and choose the opportunity to cause trouble, they will soon be able to easily The Sui Dynasty did not pay enough attention to the occupation of the southern part of the Haidong Peninsula.
It's impossible not to fight, and it's not cost-effective to fight. More importantly, not killing can't deter Xiao Xiao, but if the killing is too heavy, it will arouse the hatred of the local people, and they will become even more violent in the future.
In view of this, Yang Ji believed that since the Sui Dynasty looked down on the land there, its dominance was beyond its reach, and the naturalization strategy could not be effective in the land where the influence of the three kingdoms was deeply rooted; it would be better to let the three kingdoms continue to coexist and continue In terms of fighting, if the Three Kingdoms fought back and forth like they are now, and the Sui Dynasty moderated properly, how could they unify the southern part of the peninsula?
Although the Sui Dynasty did not have any land there, it could easily collect the tribute money from the three kingdoms every year. So, why not do it?
Yang Ji's suggestion was recognized by Yang Guang and the important ministers in the palace: This is because the Eastern Turks are the best lesson. Before the Sui Dynasty, the half-dead Qimin Khan was supported, and in the end he almost became a tiger. The Eastern Turks were destroyed by Yang. They gathered in the Great Lakes area and the area under the jurisdiction of Mrs. Fan City and killed and captured nearly twenty young men. Only then did the Eastern Turks obediently become the dogs of the Sui Dynasty.
But despite this, the Eastern Turks aroused the vigilance of the Sui emperors and ministers. However, the Sui Dynasty not only looked down upon the north, but also worried that the Eastern Turks would become the second Turkic Khanate to intimidate the northern Sui Dynasty, so they encouraged the Southern and Northern Turks to The three tribes of Shiwei and Pei tribes moved westward; they encouraged Tiele Xue Yantuo to go eastward; they encouraged Tiele Xuehu tribe and Huihe tribe to go south; and within the East Turks, they even encouraged Qimin Khan's second son Ashina Qilifu As long as Qimin Khan did not obey the orders of Ashina Duji, the eldest son of Qimin, after his death, the Sui Dynasty would support him to become independent.
In addition, Shi Xiang and Changsun Cheng, the Turkic historians of the Sui Dynasty, also had contact with Ashina Doubi, the third son of Qimin, who was also an ambitious man; undoubtedly, he became the person the Sui Dynasty planned to cultivate.
If Yang Ji knew what they were planning, he would definitely say hello. This was clearly to make Shi Bi, Chu Luo, and Jie Li, who had taken turns as Great Khans in history, start fighting among themselves!
Yang Guang took a sip of tea and asked the important ministers in a deep voice: "Do you have any different opinions on King Wei's suggestion to retain the Goguryeo Kingdom Zuo?" Yang Guang knew that Yang Ji's first suggestion included various official positions in the Anle Dudu Mansion. , as well as the governor, tongshou, sima and chief historian of the following counties, are all important positions coveted by major factions. If we discuss them, there will be endless debates, so let’s first discuss the simpler and pure second It is recommended to use it as an example.
"Sage, King Wei has made the pros and cons clear and clear. Whether it is to allow Gao Yuan to continue to be the king or to support Gao Jianwu to ascend to the throne, I have no objection at all!" Shangshu Zuopu She Su Wei finished his statement, and then said : "However, our Sui Dynasty lost more than 300,000 soldiers and horses because of Goguryeo. If it can be destroyed but not destroyed, and continues to keep the name Goguryeo, the court will not only be unable to explain to the more than 300,000 soldiers and their families, but also have Damaging the court's face will not have the effect of intimidating the surrounding areas." It must be said that Su Wei is extremely sophisticated.
"But" not only mentioned practical issues and successfully sold Yang Ji, but also fit in with Yang Guang's face-saving mentality.
Yang Guang heard this and asked with great interest: "What about Su Gong's opinion?" Su Wei bowed his hands and said: "Sage, in my opinion, the Gao family can keep it, but the country name Goguryeo cannot be used. If it should be Due to the great success of our Sui army, our country was forced to change its name to Goryeo or Gogu. This was more humiliating than directly annihilating them, and at the same time it better demonstrated the strength and power of our Sui Dynasty. After all, there has been no dynasty in the Central Plains since ancient times. Being able to change the name of a country that has been inherited for nearly a thousand years is unprecedented, so what is it?" Yang Guang nodded frequently, and he was even more convinced, but he still pretended to ask: "What do you think?" This is nothing. Regarding the important matter, Su Wei's words made sense, and Yang Guang's satisfaction was written on his face. Naturally, the ministers had no reason to object, and they all said, "I will have no objections!" Upon seeing this, Yang Guang , and said with satisfaction: "Well, the Gao family can be kept, and Gao Jianwu has made great contributions to our Sui Dynasty. King Wei also said that this man is greedy for life and afraid of death. From now on, let him be the Duke and King of Liaodong. But the country’s name must be changed to Goryeo.”
"The saint is wise!" Everyone responded loudly.
"This matter has been decided!" Yang Guang pondered for a long time and said: "King Wei's first suggestion has been approved by the court, but the most important thing is to protect the governor. I want the governor to be both civil and military." Shuangquan, and if his character is of the upper class, I don’t want Protector Anton to be like the original ‘Weber Ren’.” Everyone felt awe-struck when they heard this.
Wei Chong was Wei Chong's nephew. In the middle of the emperor's reign, Yang Jian appointed Wei Chong as the general manager of Nanning Prefecture, taking charge of the military and political power of the fifteen prefectures. His nephew Wei Renbo was appointed as the governor of Xie Prefecture. However, Wei Renbo's moral character was corrupt and he was robbed everywhere during his tenure. The wives and daughters indulged their subordinates in burning, killing, robbing, and raping, causing the people of Nanning Prefecture to complain and become alienated from the Sui Dynasty.
Cuan Yan, who was the governor of Kunzhou at the time, had two ambitions. With the support of the people, he immediately raised troops to rebel against the Sui Dynasty. This led to Shi Wansui's expedition against Cuan Yan. However, Shi Wansui was even more unbearable than Weber Ren. Although Weber Shi was dismissed Although Shi Wansui was executed and Shi Wansui was reduced from official position to civilian position, the integrity and popular support lost by the Sui Dynasty in the fifteen states still cannot be repaired to this day.
If the Andong Protectorate and the counties are not properly staffed, old things will definitely happen. And Yang Guang said on the surface
"Weibei Ren" actually refers to Wei Chong who protected him. If Wei Chong hadn't shielded and helped deceive the superiors and subordinates, the situation in Nanning Prefecture would not have gotten out of hand step by step.
