It was early the next day, and a burst of heavy raindrops fell. The downpour came again. The green bricks and black tiles of the elegant courtyard were as black as ink in the gloomy weather. If it weren't for the hourglass, it would be hard to tell whether it was midnight. Still early in the morning.
Yang Ji woke up and listened to the crackling rain. He knew that today was another heavy rain. The endless rainstorm also made the late autumn morning feel chilly. However, the warm and fragrant nephrite body next to her made her feel like this. The weather felt extremely warm and comfortable.
Turning to look at the beauty beside him in the morning light, he saw that Zhang Chuchen's bun had long been untied, and strands of green hair were piled up beside the pillow. A pair of beautiful eyes under the beautiful eyebrows were tightly closed, with long and dense eyelashes.
Seeing the beautiful woman sleeping soundly between her brows and eyes, Yang Ji couldn't help but feel a little lost: I don't know whether it's suitable for the climate here, or because the sun hasn't appeared for a long time. Chuchen's pretty wheat-colored face, which has remained unchanged all year round, turned out to be much whiter, and her cheeks were flushed. It seems that the beauty and beauty still remain.
Perhaps it was Zhang Chuchen's first time visiting as a hostess yesterday. Last night he was particularly obsessed with her, and he was obviously still sleepy at this moment.
Yang Ji wanted her to sleep a little longer, so he gently lifted the quilt and got out of bed to get dressed. But even though she was very careful, Zhang Chuchen still woke up when she heard the movement. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and said in a daze, "Sir, are you up? I'm going to change clothes for you."
Yang Ji sat back on the bed, pulled the quilt and covered her: "I can do it myself. I don't have anything to do with you today, so you can sleep a little longer."
Zhang Chuchen responded, then suddenly thought of something again, opened his eyes and asked, "Master, do you want to see that little girl?"
"Why should I go see her?" Yang Ji said with a smile: "I may not have anything else to do today, but after all, I am the leader of an army. In addition to understanding the military situation, I also need to review the list of meritorious generals and meritorious deeds in order to submit Ask for credit from the imperial court."
"Well, then go get busy!" Zhang Chuchen watched Yang Ji leave, silently reaching out to caress his slightly swollen belly, feeling a strong sense of anticipation surge in his heart again.
Recalling the storm last night, she felt that she must be pregnant this time. According to the custom of naming young masters, the name of the baby in her belly should be Yang Jing, but this name is good for girls; it is best for boys. More masculine.
Yang Chen is good, but my name is Chuchen, and this doesn’t work.
What about Yang Kun? Yang Hui......
She closed her eyes and thought wildly, but in just a moment, she fell asleep by repeating the same name silently.
Yang Ji left the wing and Murong Xianyue had already prepared toiletries.
After Yang Ji finished washing, he asked her to comb his hair. He glanced at the gray sky and asked her, "Xianyue, where is General Yuwen?"
"Mr. Ling had placed him in the front guest room last night!" Murong Xianyue replied.
Yang Ji asked again: "Is General Yuwen up?"
"Get up!" Murong Xianyue said, "I'm waiting in the front hall for the Young Master to receive me."
"I'll go see him and prepare some breakfast later." Yang Ji ordered, striding along the corridor to the front yard.
General Yuwen is Yuwenshu, whose military talent is beyond doubt. In this war, he first helped Yang Ji defeat the three most critical horns of Xifeng, which not only laid the foundation for the Sui Dynasty to annihilate Goguryeo, but also laid the foundation for the Sui Dynasty to annihilate Goguryeo. With the help of Yang Jizhi's army, he hid his whereabouts, and then regarded the logistics chief as a powerful general, so he was named the general of Zuobei Shenfu.
Perhaps Yang Guang thought that the war here was over, and the officials of the Anton Protectorate were arriving one after another, making Yu Wenshu, the general manager of the rear army, unnecessary, so he summoned Yu Wenshu back.
Yuwenshu was Yang Guang's subordinate. When Yang Guang came to the throne, all the former princes were "roosters and dogs ascending to heaven". However, Yuwenshu, who suddenly ascended to a high position, swept away the low profile of the late emperor and became even more domineering and arrogant. ; But he has learned several big lessons and has become honest and calm. Before leaving this time, he actually traveled thousands of miles to Chang'an to say goodbye.
I arrived in Chang'an City in the middle of the night yesterday, and when Yang Ji was making trouble with Zhang Chuchen, he heard Murong Xianyue, who was watching the night, talking about this matter. But it was just because it was too late, and Yang Ji was in high spirits. And Yuwen Shu's long-distance illness
Okay, he was in a panic, he was too tired, and there was nothing important to do, so Yang Ji set the meeting time for today.
"General!" Yang Ji walked all the way to the front hall. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Yu Wenshu drinking tea.
Upon hearing this, Yu Wenshu stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty."
"Please sit down, please sit down!" Yang Ji returned the gesture and motioned for Yu Wenshu to sit down and talk.
After sitting down, Yang Ji smiled and said to Yuwenshu, "Congratulations, general."
Ups and downs are common in official careers. Especially courtiers who were pushed to the forefront by some forces came back faster. This is because the positions in the court are limited and competition among major forces is fierce. It is not easy to support a court official. As long as the person who was dismissed from office did not commit a serious crime such as treason and was not beheaded, even if he was exiled to a remote area in the barren mountains and rivers, the major forces would try their best to make him come back; once he comes back, what will happen? A useful important person, so the major forces are generally reluctant to give up on the court officials who have appeared in front of the emperor.
Yuwenshu was in his own line. He was not only the leader of the Yuwen line, but also Yang Guang's minister and in-laws. Moreover, his house was confiscated by the rebels because of the military reform. It was only a matter of time before he returned to the court. It was precisely because of this reason and because he guessed that Yang Guang would use Yu Wenshu in the future that he discussed the matter with Yang Guang when Yu Wenshu was disgusted with others, and thus appointed Yu Wenshu as the Protector of the Mozhou Protectorate.
The second reason why this move won the favor of the Yuwen Department is that after Yang Guang saw Yang Ji "repaying evil with kindness", he felt that Yang Ji was noble, selfless and devoted to the country.
After the restructuring of the Sixteenth Guards House in the Sui Dynasty, although the Left and Right Preparation Houses and the Left and Right Prison Gate Houses lost the power to control the soldiers of the world, the former was responsible for guarding the emperor, and the latter was responsible for the access control of the capital and palaces. They can be said to be among the imperial guards. Yang Guang appointed Yu Wenshu as the general of Zuobei Shen Mansion this time, which shows that he still has great faith in Yu Wenshu.
Looking back, Yu Wenshu was also deeply moved. He sighed: "If the king had not repaid evil with kindness and recommended him with all his strength, the general would not even have the chance to make meritorious deeds. How would he have the chance to make meritorious deeds? The king is so kind and affectionate. , I will keep it in my heart."
Yu Wenshu didn't know that Yang Guang originally had this intention, and he didn't know that Yang Ji was just following the trend. He still thinks that this favor was due to him fighting for Yang Ji at Princess Leping's Mansion.
Yang Ji was neither stupid enough to repay the favor immediately, nor would he point out the matter. He smiled and said, "Don't mention the past. The general will enter the court this time, and he will definitely be reused by the saint."
Yu Wenshu was stunned for a moment, but when he thought that Yang Jiyuan was in the south and it was normal for him to be unaware of the court's arrangements, he explained: "Your Majesty, the sage plans to withdraw from the redundant military mansion. Your Majesty will inspect Youyou in the name of the Minister of Military Affairs of the Inspection School." The military mansions in the 23 northern counties of Zhou, Bingzhou and Yongzhou provide the basis for the withdrawal of redundant military mansions in the future, and they are not immediately on standby! By the way, does your Majesty know about the withdrawal of redundant military mansions?"
Yang Ji nodded and said, "Before I sent out troops, the Saint had decided to withdraw from the military government. However, the Southern Navy had many problems at that time. The navy generals and Jingzhou officials were working together for women, so the Saint and the court had no choice but to Let’s put aside the military matters for now.”
At this point, Yang Ji guessed the main purpose of Yuwenshu's trip: when Yuwenshu led the army reform, he made a big mistake of eager for quick success and failed to arrange the eliminated old and weak in time, and the general he appointed was not a good one. Birds, which led to the old and weak who could not be resettled, were bewitched by the noble generals of Guanlong and rebelled under the banner of Qingjun. Yuwenshu himself was even ransacked by the rebels.
Yu Wenshu had learned a painful lesson, but now he wanted to do such an offending thing. He must have been worried and unsure, so he came to Chang'an specifically to ask for advice and advice.
"So that's it!" Yu Wenshu suddenly realized. He thought for a moment and felt that Yang Ji had guessed his purpose. He sighed and said, "Your Majesty should understand the purpose of the general's visit, so the general will tell you directly."
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Revolts broke out all over the country, which greatly disappointed the saint. This time I was really scared and uneasy. And the king is an expert in this way, so I hope you can give me more advice. "
Yang Ji was silent for a while and then asked: "You and I both participated in the military reform, but the results were completely different. Has the general ever thought about the reason?"
"Of course I have thought about it and reflected on it!" Yu Wenshu asked for help, and said with a frank and wry smile: "In the final analysis, the general is still eager for quick success and instant benefit, and entrusts others to others. If he is like the king, who abolishes and resettles at the same time, then he will be eliminated. The old and weak soldiers who have come down will not cause trouble."
"What the general said is only one of them, and it is secondary." Yang Ji did not directly criticize Yuwenshu's problems, but indirectly talked about Yuwenshu's problems based on the reasons for his own success: "I was at that time. When the Binzhou Army's ostentatious army was restructured, the resettlement was actually not done in time. However, the soldiers did not cause trouble. There are two reasons for this: on the one hand, they made it clear and clear. On the other hand, To be fair and just, the Binzhou Army was built by my late father on the order of the late emperor. Most of the old and weak soldiers were brought out by my late father. From a selfish point of view, I really want to eliminate all the elite troops that Doulu Kuan and others later recruited. So that veterans who are unfit for war can retain their military status and not have to pay taxes for generations to come; but I don’t, so everyone is convinced.”
He glanced at Yu Wenshu meaningfully and then said: "The withdrawal of the military government is the follow-up to the military reform. Once it is officially launched, it will also attract the attention of the whole world and the entire army. However, I think that as long as the 'imperial court' can do this, it will be obvious." If it's fair and just, there shouldn't be a big problem. "
Yu Wenshu's face turned red when he heard this. The reason for Yang Ji's success was the reason for his failure, especially the latter one. Those who were promoted were also trying to improve relations with the Guanlong nobles, so they retained many problematic generals from the Guanlong nobles.
As a result, it was a thankless task for the Guanlong nobles, and it also aroused the dissatisfaction of the emperor, Yang Su and others, which eventually ended in a rebellion by the rebels.
He smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "I've learned a lesson!"
Yang Ji stopped mentioning this embarrassing topic and instead said: "The general is good at fighting and running the army well. Now he has the power to inspect more than 20 counties and military offices. After returning to the capital, the general can strive to withdraw from the army." Combined with the position of commander-in-chief of the military government."
Yu Wenshu was secretly happy and said duplicitously: "To be honest, General Mo was somewhat unwilling to accept the failure of his reform. General Mo also wanted to win over the military government and withdraw the position of commander. This was not a matter of merit, but of atonement. It's just that. But the general has made a big mistake after all, and I hope the king can say a few kind words in front of the saint someday."
"Naturally," based on Yang Ji's understanding of Yang Guang, even if he didn't have to say it himself, the "general commander" of the military government's withdrawal would fall on Yu Wenshu, who would "get up wherever he fell." Name; and he was happy to accept Yu Wenshu's favor. He thought for a while and then said: "If the general handles this matter well, the saint will most likely let the general enter the meeting hall in return for his hard work."
"I really don't dare to think about entering the council hall!" Even so, Yu Wenshu actually feels the same way. He is the main supporter of Yang Guang's rise to power. He has been separated from the Guanlong nobles who support Yang Yong, and the military reform At that time, he also captured many children of the Guanlong nobles, causing him to completely break with the Guanlong nobles. While his eldest son Yu Wenhuaji was an official in the Department of Integrity, he and Xiao Yu and Yang Gongren captured more than ten thousand problematic idle officials. This also led to his situation being very similar to Yang Ji. However, he also knew that with his qualifications, prestige, and current situation, he would most likely become one of the prime ministers of the Council. The first major test of becoming prime minister is whether he can inspect the twenty-three county military mansions well and whether he can do it to the satisfaction of Yang Guang.
In addition, each of the prime ministers in the council represents a force; and the prime ministers who speak on behalf of the emperor's interests include Yang Xiong, the representative of the royal family, and Gao Jiong, the Hanshi representative. Although Yang Da and Yang Xiu are not prime ministers, they can still influence the decisions of the council.
Although Yang Ji was not the prime minister and the minister had no real power in the central government, the emperor trusted him unreservedly and often regarded Yang Ji's will as his own; if Yang Ji objected to a certain decision, the emperor would not discuss the matter. Ninety-nine times the decision made by the church becomes a piece of paper. This also made Yang Ji a transcendent existence, even more powerful than all prime ministers with real power.
Calculated in this way, the assembly hall is
The royal family is the only one. The question this incident brought to Yu Wenshu was what would he do if he was lucky enough to get the chance? Who does it represent?
The father and son are now almost extinct from the world's aristocratic families. They want to follow the royal family wholeheartedly, but they may not accept them! So Yang Ji's attitude became the key again.
All these were the main reasons why he came to Chang'an City to visit Yang Ji. At the same time, it also gave Yang Ji a feeling of "I will listen to you and learn from you in the future"; but he knew that everything should be done in moderation. If he shouted empty slogans such as loyalty to the royal family, it would be offensive.
As long as he makes achievements, many things will fall into place; but now, he has been on both sides of the fence many times and is not qualified to talk about loyalty to representatives of the royal family.
After taking a sip of tea, Yu Wenshu said to Yang Ji again: "Your Majesty, there have been great personnel changes in the court recently. The sage removed Su Xiang from the post of Zuopu She and replaced it with Yang Nayan. The vacant Nayan was replaced by Yang Ji. Yang Yue took over. Yang Xuangan ceased to serve as the Minister of Rites and became the prefect of Dingxiang County and the general manager of Dingxiang. He supervised the military affairs of the three counties of Dingxiang, Mayi and Yanmen. The Minister of Rites was succeeded by Yu Wenbi. In addition, many northern frontier counties and prefects and The general manager is better served by a military commander."
After giving a rough introduction, he continued: "It is said that this personnel transfer has caused great shock in the Central Plains. Many people think that the imperial court is going to expedition to the east/Turks, but officials are more concerned about the dismissal of Prime Minister Su..."
Yuwen Shu stopped talking without finishing his words and looked at Yang Ji with a smile on his face.
"I don't know the cause and effect of this matter, so I won't comment." Yang Ji was also very surprised by this personnel transfer. At the same time, he also understood that Yu Wenshu was testing him and wanted to find out his role in Su Wei's matter from his own tone. .
In fact, Su Wei's resignation had nothing to do with him. It was Su Wei who continued to commit suicide, which aroused Yang Guang's resentment and disgust. Yang Guang had complained to him about Su Wei a long time ago, and not once or twice. .
So no matter what the effect is, it is the cause planted by Solvay himself. It has nothing to do with Yang Ji or Yang Guang.
Yuwenshu smiled and stopped talking about these things, but instead talked about the current war.
