"Yu Wenhui is really brave. What right does he have to mobilize the Royal Forbidden Army to kill the victims?"
Yu Wenzhi said, unable to hold back his anger.
"Holy Lord, how do you think this matter should be resolved?"
The emperor asked with a contemptuous look at his brother.
"What do you think?"
"Catch the thief first and capture the king first."
Yu Wenzhi said categorically.
"Don't look at Yu Wenhu pretending to be righteous and killing his relatives. In fact, all the troubles originated from him. Didn't their family dare to break the law because of his influence?"
"Oh, what did you say?"
The emperor turned his attention to Wang Gui.
"Your Majesty, the words of Wei Guogong are exactly what I mean. If Yuwen protects the country, there will be no peace. Your Majesty, it would be too aggrieved for you to be submissive since you came to the throne."
"That's all good."
The emperor conforms to the Tao.
Then he stared at the two ministers with bright eyes and said.
"Tell me, how can we get rid of this great leader who has great martial arts skills and brings trouble to Chao Gang?"
"That would be too easy."
Wei Guogong Yu Wenzhi, who was two years younger than the emperor, stood up in front of the emperor excitedly.
"Now I ask the emperor to issue an edict to protect Yuwen until he dies."
"What if he refuses to submit? Besides, you and I both know his temper very well."
The emperor faced Yu Wenzhi with a sad expression and said slowly.
"Don't forget that the two royal brothers are dead."
Yu Wenzhi suddenly became speechless and the emperor continued.
"Are you really forgetful? You forget the lessons of blood so easily. And how can you forget the menacing battlefield where the Grand Chief personally led the imperial army in front of Fuduo Food Store today? In addition, when you see the Grand Chief's personal soldiers and guards, how can you forget it? Our Royal Guards are far away, and they are better prepared."
Wang Gui also did not shy away from saying that the emperor's golden words were unwilling to be reconciled.
"We'll figure out a way to bring him down."
"Wang Gui is right. There is no way to cure Yu Wenhu, but at this moment, the chief minister is indispensable."
"ah?"
Yu Wenzhi and Wang Gui both looked at the emperor in confusion.
said the emperor.
"Don't look at us like this. In fact, what you see is only the superficial level. Yu Wenhu is domineering and even above us. We can tolerate these things. If you want to control him from another level, It's a pleasure to be defeated. Who can be used by us if someone is in trouble in the future? How about you, Wang Gui?"
King track.
"I can't do that."
"Brother, what about you?"
The emperor asked Yu Wenzhi, who was still childish.
"Your Majesty, if you think we can do it, I will do it. If you think it doesn't work, I will help you honestly. If Yu Wenhu is not good at martial arts, what else does it mean? Considering his humble ancestors, he is only qualified to be a slave to us."
the emperor asked.
"Why?"
"If I want to be a great Sima, I'm afraid that those old military leaders will be picky. Those military men with heavy troops have their tails raised to the sky, and they will never stop dispatching me."
"Well, that's the problem."
The emperor nodded and continued.
"If you can't do it, even we may not be able to control him. If we overthrow Yu Wenhu now, will those old military leaders who have shared life and death with him be convinced? If they start to cause chaos, they will be very powerful. ! So we still can’t just act out of resentment in our hearts! Everything must be thought through and considered thoroughly.”
"Oh, what should we do now?"
Yu Wenzhi had no idea.
The emperor lamented.
"You have to be merciful, please be merciful, and don't think about how to bring down the big boss for the time being."
"The minister slapped his son's face until it was swollen. Can he let go of his pettiness?"
Only now did Wang Gui regret it.
"It depends on Yu Wenhu's magnanimity. You are my close minister. If he wants to take revenge for this matter, he still has to see who the master is."
Through this rice-grabbing craze, Yu Wenhu once again realized that this seemingly taciturn and weak-headed emperor was actually more difficult to deal with than the previous two emperors.
Yuwenhu restrained himself in his future life and tried to avoid direct contact with the emperor. If Yuwenhu wanted to issue orders internally and externally through the court, he needed a good aide to help him deal with the emperor.
This person is the emperor's half-brother Qi Yang, Wang Yuwenxian, and Emperor Yuwen Yong, who ranks fourth. When Yu Laowu was young, they studied Zuo Zhuan of the Book of Songs together and practiced martial arts.
After Yu Wenyong came to the throne, he worshiped Yu Wenxian as the general and went out to lead troops to fight to solve the territorial issues that had been troubled for many years and captured Ryukyu and Jizi Korea in one fell swoop.
The chief minister Yuwen protected the Tao.
"Yu Wenxian is a rare talent, and our family must promote him."
When Yu Wenxian returned to the court, he immediately returned the military talisman to the chief minister, Yu Wenhu, and arranged for him to handle the daily affairs of the court with the Grand Master's residence, and often let him participate in the decision-making of some major events.
Yu Wenxian's interaction and coordination between an actual person in power and an apparent supremacy made the originally abnormal relationship more harmonious.
When the imperial court wants to promulgate a certain law to the world, the decision-maker is the Grand Prime Minister Yu Wenhu. In name, the emperor issues an edict. Who the court appoints to a certain official position is decided by the Grand Prime Minister, and then the emperor issues an edict.
The edict was first drafted in the Taishi Mansion, and then Yu Wenxian took it to the emperor, stamped it with the prince's seal, and issued it to the world.
On weekdays, when Yu Wenxian went from the Taishi Mansion to the palace to convey the regent's important matters to Yu Wenhu, he was always tactful and never arrogant, embarrassing the emperor. The emperor was also very cooperative and often used this opportunity to say gentle and considerate words to his brothers.
At this time, the aftermath of the disaster in the capital was also the same. The decision was first made by the Grand Governor, and then the emperor issued an edict to allocate grain to Chang'an from three places to use the price of grain in Pingyi City to provide relief to the victims.
Yu Wenhu also mobilized the army and cooperated with craftsmen to repair the damaged residential and commercial roads in Chang'an City in a short period of time, restoring peace to the imperial capital and surrounding disaster areas.
In order to make up for the losses suffered by Yu Wenhu's son Yu Wenhui's grain store and the two slaps he received from Wang Gui, the emperor took the initiative and issued an edict to make Yu Wenhui the Duke of Tan.
"Father, now that my son has also been knighted, our Yuwen family will no longer be looked down upon by others."
Yuwen said with a murderous look on his eyes.
"My child, if you want to be a master, you have to do whatever it takes. When my father was sold into slavery, he only had one meal of soup a day. He was so hungry that he couldn't bear it. He stole a steamed bun, but was bitten by the store's dog. Who can understand the pain of losing a piece of flesh on my leg? Fortunately, those who bullied me were killed one by one after I became the boss. Now, my father, I will beat you and scold you. It's for your own good. No one can write the word "loyalty" now. How can a parent in this world not protect his or her children? So now that you have become Tan Guogong, you have to seek the largest piece of territory for yourself. As long as you have your hands on it. Once you have the power, no one will dare to bully you."
Yang Jian led Li Shun, several state officials he was looking for in the capital, and a total of more than 30 guards and servants composed of Yang's own soldiers, starting from Chang'an and staying overnight all the way to Suizhou to take office.
After more than half a month of running around, when they arrived outside Suizhou City, the sun was already setting in the west. At this moment, under the setting sun, they could see that the city walls made of stone and rammed earth were covered in spots and were extremely damaged.
There was a patch of decaying grass growing around the city wall. Even though the late spring grass was lush, it looked even more desolate and decadent. It was already dusk when Yang Jian followed everyone into the city.
The guards guarding the city saw Yang Jian's people riding neatly on their horses and heard that the governor of the state came to perform their duties, so they opened the door and let them enter the city without carefully reading the letter.
The streets in the city are still wide, but they are uneven. The vehicles driving along are bumpy and bumpy. It is just dark. Some of the shops on both sides have been closed. Some of the shops are open, and they are only lighting a dim lamp. What does the shop clerk look like and what is sold in the shop? Everything is so hazy that I can't see it clearly.
A group of people who were originally very interested were speechless when they saw this situation. Yang Jian and several mounted guards walked in front of them. Behind them were a cart covered with oilcloth, which contained all the belongings of their trip. Follow the other group of guards and walk behind them.
After a long time, everyone saw the street was brightly lit, and looming figures were moving under the lights. They walked closer and saw a sail with the word "wine" written on it. Yang Jian turned around and turned to the people behind him.
"That's it, I've worked hard all the way and let's clean up the dust for everyone."
At this time, two boys had already heard the news and ushered everyone into a nearby field. They stopped and tied up the horses. Yang Jian washed his hands in the sink beside the well. Someone handed him a cloth and told him to slap his face.
Everyone chatted and laughed and entered the store one after another. More than 30 people sat at 4 tables. Two big lights were added to the store, and the originally deserted wine shop suddenly became lively.
"Please take your order, sir."
A man who looked like a cashier took a menu card and walked up to Yang Jian, nodded and bowed. Yang Jian took the menu card, but the man hesitated and said.
"Customer, our store has an ugly rule. Guests visiting our store for the first time need to pay a deposit first."
"Haha, there are still such rules in the capital under the emperor's feet? Are you afraid that we will imitate Xiang Yu and eat and drink at the Overlord's meal without paying for it?"
Yang Jian was very angry but couldn't get angry easily. He was the parents of Benzhou and it seemed inappropriate to get angry in a wine shop when he first arrived, so he said to Li Shun patiently.
"You give him 5 baht first and then pay if he doesn't have enough."
As he spoke, he didn't even look at the menu, slapped the money on the table and said to the cashier.
"Can you think of this?"
"Okay, okay."
The cashier nodded repeatedly.
"Your Majesty, you're too polite. It doesn't cost five cents to prepare four tables of meals."
Yang Jian returned the menu cards to the cashier and said.
"Stop being verbose, just pick the best one based on 5 coins."
Li Shun took out a sling of three five-baht coins from his sleeve and handed it to the accountant.
"How come Suizhou City, which is so huge, has such an unpopular rule?"
The accountant smiled awkwardly and shook his head.
"Who wants this? We are all forced to do nothing."
The cashier picked up the money, weighed it in his hands, pinched it with his fingernails, and looked at it under the light before putting it away.
The dishes were served very quickly, and each plate was large in quantity and very real. It was steaming and fragrant. Yang Jian stood up and held a glass of wine and said to everyone.
"I don't dare drink when I'm on the road on weekdays, but tonight everyone can do as they please."
He raised his glass.
"Come on, let me toast you all after a long journey."
Everyone also stood up, clinked glasses with each other and finished their drinks. For a while, the atmosphere became more and more lively.
Amidst the laughter and laughter of everyone, a few customers wearing silk clothes came into the store. When the cashier saw them, they hurriedly walked out from behind the counter and nodded, bowing their waists with smiles on their faces.
"Hey, Mr. Lu is here, please sit here."
The man named Mr. Lu didn't look directly at the accounting room, nor did he sit at the designated table near the door. He glanced at the lobby but pointed to a table in the middle and asked.
"Who are these people? Why do they look so unfamiliar?"
"As for me, all the guests have just arrived from other places."
"You tell them to clear the table and tell me where I want to sit."
Mr. Lu ordered the table where Yang Jian was sitting alone.
"Master, I'm afraid this won't work, right? The important thing is to come first and then fall."
The cashier's face looked grim. The business of four tables was not easy. We must not let the second master mess it up. He smiled and quietly pulled the boy next to him who was passing the dishes. The boy understood and immediately went into the back room.
The cashier was still groveling and talking about him.
"Master, I'm really sorry for this. Please give in to me once."
"Hey, how come this hundred-acre garden has such a gurgling sprout like yours? Why do you still want the second master to sit here and be your watchdog?"
Go to hell, the second master said, raising his foot and giving the cashier a right whip kick. At this moment, a gentleman in a robe appeared from the back room. He seemed to be the owner of the wine shop. He quickly bowed and smiled.
"Second Master is here? Please sit down in the back room and let's have a drink with him."
"My lord, I have to sit there today."
Mr. Lu pointedly pointed at Yang Jian's table.
Yang Jian, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.
"It's okay if we give the table to you, but I want to hear your reason for sitting here."
"Tsk, who do you think you are? What's your reason?"
Mr. Lu was very annoyed with Yang Jian for sitting still and ignoring him. Yang Jian's continued words gave him a reason to vent his anger.
He picked up a stool by the table and tried to smash it over. Li Shun, who was sitting next to him and was eating and drinking, grabbed Lu Er's wrist and punched him, only to see his body bow forward and vomit out a mouthful of gastric juice.
Then he heard the sound of "Ouch" and the bench fell down, hitting his foot.
"Why don't you call us quickly?"
The angry Lu Er bared his teeth and roared at his subordinates.
So the men picked up a bench on the spot. At this time, more than 30 people in the lobby stood up, all of them were strong men with strong blood and high spirits.
Lu Erye, who had just suffered a loss when he saw this posture, took the lead and limped out of the door.
"Disrespect, disrespect."
The boss in a robe walked up to Yang Jian and bowed.
"Chen's late arrival has spoiled your honor."
Yang Jian looked out the door and said.
"It's not your fault. Are they really stupid? Why do they dare to be so arrogant?"
Li Shundao.
"Damn, that's too much bullying. I'm not talking about you. How come you're so big and don't have any blood at all? Are you going to endure being bullied by these slanderous people? Next time if they come to bully you again, just beat them up. I will go back, so don’t be afraid.”
The boss said helplessly.
"Thankfully there are adults here today. Otherwise, I don't know how they can do this to us. Those who open the door to do business think peace is the most important thing. Alas, it's better to do less than to do more. I won't talk about them."
Boss Chen sent a message to the chef to cook the dishes more carefully, and asked his wife to come out and hold up the wine glasses together. First, he toasted Yang Jian, then toasted to everyone at the table and apologized to everyone one by one. Finally, he said.
"Please use it slowly. Let's go to the kitchen and take a look."
The atmosphere in the lobby gradually became lively again. Everyone was full of food and drinks and was about to leave the store when Boss Chen came out of the back room again and said many words of apology and took out the 5 ounces and 3 ounces of money originally given by Yang Jian and Li Shun.
"Today's meal is free of charge. It's a small gesture from Mr. Chen."
"That won't work. There's no point in not giving money to eat. I can see that it's not easy for you to make money. I saw that my wife is still pregnant, so it's time to use money."
Yang Jian said.
"How can we enter the store in the future if you don't charge us?"
Boss Chen frowned.
"Forgive Chen, it is not appropriate to stay here for a long time. It is best for you all to just leave. That Lu Er who suffered a loss today will definitely not give up and seek revenge."
Yang Jian, who had already stood up, sat down again upon hearing this and motioned to Boss Chen to sit down as well before asking.
"Who are they? Are they really that powerful?"
Boss Chen hesitated and said worriedly.
"These people write poems, paint, and practice martial arts. They can't get enough of a bottle to drink. No one in Suizhou can beat them. A good man will not suffer the consequences of his life. Don't you think so, sir?"
