When Yang Ming meets Gao Juong and Yang Su now, he can only do it secretly, and the route needs to be planned, specifically taking the streets patrolled by Youwuwei and Youlingjunfu, so as not to let others know his whereabouts.
Although it was already midnight, Gao Jiong was not sleepy at all. Instead, he lit a lamp and sat alone in his study, looking up geographical maps.
After knowing that Yang Ming was coming, Gao Jiao quickly asked people to take him into the study.
As soon as Yang Ming sat down, Gao Jiong pushed a map to Yang Ming, pointed at several locations on it, and said:
"Between the Yellow River and the Huaihe River, waterways have been excavated since the Warring States Period and through the Han, Wei and Jin dynasties. First there was the Chasm and then the Bin River to connect the Central Plains and the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers. But now, these old The waterway has long been abandoned."
"If Your Majesty wants to dig a canal, he will definitely use the old waterway, and then the route will be clear."
"Look again, the waterway should start from Xingyang, pass through Chengyi, Zhongmou, Kaifeng, Chenliu, Qixian, Ningling, Shangqiu, Xiayi, Yongcheng, Suzhou, Lingbi, to the north of Xuyi, and reach the Huaihe River. About one thousand three hundred miles."
"But this waterway cannot connect to Jiangdu. The section from Huaiyin County to Jiangdu has a Hangou dug by King Wu Fu Chai in the Spring and Autumn Period. It connects the Huai River to the Yangtze River and leads the Yangtze River to the Yangtze River. Therefore, I think that this section will not be used by your Majesty. I’ll let it go.”
"Then, the total length from Xingyang to Xuyi and from Huaiyin to Jiangdu reaches 1,500 miles. You must know that the Guangtong Canal dug by the Supreme Being was only 300 miles. It was also supervised by Yu Wenkai at the time. It took three months to build the waterway. Unlike building a city, which can be slowed down, building a waterway is all done in one battle. The water potential is different every year and in four seasons. It is urgent and slow, sometimes high and sometimes low. So you cannot dig a section this year and another section next year. If you want to dig, dig it all out in one go.”
"This is 1,500 miles away. How many people will be recruited? The Second Sage didn't even dare to think about something back then. It's good for him that he wants to launch such a big project before Luoyang is settled."
Gao Qiao shook his head and sighed, sighing.
Yang Ming also sighed bitterly.
After the two were silent for a long time, Gao Qiao said: "Okay, what else do you want to persuade me?"
Yang Ming was stunned: "How did Mr. Gao know that I was here to persuade you?"
Gao Jiong smiled miserably: "Your Majesty, after taking the throne for half a year, his great joy has been demonstrated. He did not discuss such a big matter as changing the Yuan Dynasty with others. It is a great cause... a great cause... I want to do it. A great achievement for thousands of years, so that it can be recorded in the history books."
"I know what you want to persuade me, but I can't just watch the Second Saint's hard-earned foundation be defeated by him. If this matter is mentioned again in the court, Gao Mou will have his blood splashed in the Daxing Palace."
"Absolutely not," Yang Ming hurriedly said, "There will always be a solution to everything. There are many opponents in today's court meeting. Mr. Gao should not force himself to come forward. We need to wait and see what happens and then find a solution."
Gao Jiao said solemnly: "It's useless...it's only been half a year..."
"In short, Mr. Gao, listen to me. You and I are on the same side this time. If you are not here, I will be even more alone. Who else can stop my father?" Yang Ming said sincerely: "For the sake of the country, Mr. Gao They all need to be patient for a while.”
Gao Jong looked ugly and said, "Then what are your plans?"
Yang Ming said: "As long as Yang Su, Yang Xiong and Su Wei don't nod, this waterway will not be dug. The key now is not to let these people waver in their stance. Su Wei Niu Hong needs Gao Gong to think of a way. Yang Su, Yang Xiong and Pei Ju are the Bian, I’ll do it.”….
"Okay!" At this moment, Gao Jiong suddenly felt that he was not alone, and he felt more and more that the King of Qin in front of him was a stable and capable man who cared about the country and the people.
It was already very late today, and Yang Ming had no time to see other people. He went home and lay down for less than an hour before changing his clothes and heading to the imperial city to attend the court meeting.
But something shocking happened.
Xiao Yu, the Minister of Internal Affairs, stood outside the palace and informed everyone that His Majesty was unwell and would not attend court today.
Damn, what's going on with the stalls in Luoyang? If you don’t agree with you digging the canal, you won’t even hold a court meeting?
After Gao Jiong heard this, he turned around and left. The others looked at each other in confusion. Yesterday, His Majesty was fine, but today he suddenly felt unwell.
Already?
Yang Ming stepped forward out of curiosity and whispered: "Uncle, in the past, it was Xue Daoheng who announced the edict. Why did it change to you today?"
Xiao Yu is the youngest brother of Queen Xiao and Yang Ming's uncle. He lowered his voice and said:
"Xue Daoheng was appointed governor of Panzhou (Gaozhou City, Guangdong), and his replacement was Yu Shiji."
Yang Ming had a look of helplessness on his face, and it was okay to let the dignified Shi Lang go out to be the governor, but if he was sent out to Guangdong, it would be almost like exile.
As an emperor and a courtier, Xue Daoheng was highly valued by the Supreme Yang Jian. This man was a man of great talent, as famous as Lu Sidao and Li Delin. According to history books, he was forced to death by Yang Guang in the end.
As for Yu Shiji, he first served as Nan Chen. After Chen was destroyed, he came to Daxing with his younger brother Yu Shinan. His brother had a good relationship with Yang Guang when Yang Guang was still the king of Jin. It is expected that he will be reused now.
Moreover, the Yu family brothers were also great scholars, especially Yu Shinan. Historically, Li Shimin called him the five greatest talents: "virtue, loyalty, erudition, literature, and calligraphy." Lingyan Pavilion ranked fifth from the bottom.
Yang Ming asked again: "Doesn't he have a younger brother named Yu Shinan? Does he hold any position?"
"Also in the Ministry of Internal History, I am appointed as a resident."
Yang Ming was stunned: "When did the Ministry of Internal Affairs and History have this position?"
Xiao Yu whispered: "I just got one. He is responsible for recording His Majesty's words and deeds at court meetings and sending them to the secretary for recording at the end of each quarter, so Yu Shinan also serves as secretary."
Grass! A tailor-made little secretary, this is really the emperor's close servant.
From this point of view, Yang Yue, the minister of internal history, is the big secret, Yu Shiji and Xiao Yu, the ministers of internal history, are the second secretaries, and Yu Shinan, the living minister, is the minor secret.
The entire Ministry of Internal Affairs and History has been replaced by Yang Guang's team.
"How is your father? Can I go and pay my respects?" Yang Ming said.
Xiao Yu said: "No one can be summoned, no matter who they are, they can't go to Liangyi Hall."
"Understood," Yang Ming nodded, turned and left.
Is daddy angry with the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty? What's wrong with holding it back?
Everyone is busy making plans for Luoyang now, but it would be nice for him to not mention Luoyang at all after he comes back.
On the way, Yang Ming was stopped by someone. It was a Qianniu guard from the East Palace, saying that Prince Yang Zhao wanted to see him.
So Yang Ming turned around and headed to the East Palace.
On the way, he saw Senniu Bishen next to him who was young, handsome and very handsome, so he said casually:
"Where are you from?"
The man hurriedly said: "The humble position is from Jinzhou (Linfen, Shanxi). When Your Majesty was the crown prince, his father Chai Shen once served as the crown prince's right nei commander. He passed away in the spring of this year."….
"Chai Shen?" Yang Ming asked curiously, "Then what's your name?"
The man said: "The single word for a humble position is Shao, and the word is Sichang."
Chai Shao? What the hell, it turns out to be you?
Yang Ming smiled slightly and looked at the other party with interest. Li Yuan's eldest daughter is Li Xiuqing, what about the second daughter? It seems that I have never heard Li Yuan and his wife mention it.
But based on age, Princess Pingyang Li Xiuning should have been born long ago.
Historically, the Dou family gave birth to four sons and one daughter to Li Yuan. What Yang Ming knew now was indeed four sons and one daughter. However, Li Xiuqing could not be Princess Pingyang, because Princess Pingyang was Li Jiancheng's sister, not his elder sister.
In other words, it is very possible that Li Yuan is hiding a precious daughter in the golden house? And this daughter is the famous Princess Pingyang who was married to Chai Shao in history.
After returning home, I should ask Li Xiuqing about this matter.
In the East Palace, Prince Yang Zhao waved to Yang Ming with a sad face, gesturing for him to sit down.
"What do you think about the canal?"
Yang Ming asked, "What do you think, brother?"
Yang Zhao sighed: "My father called me last night and told me to stand up and support Yu Wenkai at court meetings in the future. Alas...how can I support this? Brother Ming can teach me."
"I don't know either," Yang Ming
He simply recounted to Yang Zhao the pros and cons of digging the canal that Gao Jiong had discussed last night.
After hearing this, Yang Zhao's face turned even darker:
"Fifteen hundred miles, this... this... this..."
Yang Zhao paced back and forth in the hall anxiously.
You are the prince, you must have your own opinion. Although Yang Ming never intended to let Yang Zhao unite with him, he could not let Yang Zhao express his support.
"Brother, please don't let your father know what I said today," Yang Ming instructed.
Yang Zhao instantly put on a bitter look and said helplessly: "I can see you in private, so I can't hide it from my father, but why should I still see you?"
No, right... Yang Ming was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted instantly: "Father, did you ask you to persuade me? Do you want me to support Yu Wenkai?"
Yang Zhao nodded.
This is so damn...
The two brothers sat opposite each other, one more crestfallen than the other.
"How can we support this? Such a big project in Luoyang has not started yet. How can we have the energy to dig canals again?" Yang Ming said with a solemn expression:
"Brother, we are both ministers and sons. We must persuade our father to change his mind on this matter. The national power cannot withstand such consumption, and the people cannot withstand such torment, right?"
Yang Zhao said dejectedly: "I tried to persuade you last night, but my father scolded me and said I didn't understand state affairs and was short-sighted."
He had a long-term vision. He didn't even study in elementary school and just wanted to go to university.
"Anyway, I don't support it," Yang Ming said directly, "If Father wants to deal with me, then let him do whatever he wants."
"Eh... why are you angry with your father?" Yang Zhao quickly persuaded, "Didn't I come to discuss it with you? If you have any opinions, why don't you speak out?"
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Yang Ming sat down again, and after a moment of silence, he said:
"Just tell the truth and reply to my father truthfully. Just say that I don't agree. I must express my attitude today. Otherwise, once the canal is dug and consumes national power, big things will happen. As the prince, my eldest brother must be careful about the people. This matter really cannot be passed."
"I can't say that to my father," Yang Zhao said solemnly, "It's not like you don't know his temper. If you dare to choke with him, he really dares to dismiss you."
Yang Ming responded directly and loudly: "I just took over two military mansions. If he wants to take it back, he can just take it back."
After saying that, Yang Ming turned around and left.
Yang Zhao didn't stop him, and he was almost worried to death. .
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