Liangyi Hall,
Yang Guang was discussing with Yang Yue about the excavation project of the Yellow and Huaihe River sections. Yang Guang didn't want to delay this project any longer. He wanted to get started as soon as possible.
Luoyang will probably be completed in September next year, so Yang Guang plans to start preparations after the New Year is over. The river channel will be excavated in March and connected by the end of the year. In this way, you can take a boat directly from Luoyang to Jianghuai.
In the seventh year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, Yang Jian issued an edict: to open Shanyangdu to transport canals, so there was Shanyangdu at that time. It was expanded on the basis of the Hangou dug by the Wu State in the Spring and Autumn Period, and went directly from Xuyi County to Jiangdu.
But Yang Guang felt that this section of the river was too narrow and wanted to expand it again.
Then, the Yangtze River water will be diverted into Shanyang, which is the north of Xuyi County, and into the Huaihe River. In this way, the five major rivers, Haihe River, Yellow River, Huaihe River, Yangtze River, and Qiantang River, will be completely connected, and north-south freight transportation will be unobstructed.
Yang Yue was also frightened when he heard that it would be too urgent to start such a big project next year. Although it is completely possible with the current national power of the Sui Dynasty, it will take longer to recover.
In history, if Yang Guang had not conquered Goguryeo three times, leading to a nationwide rebellion and the demise of the first unified central empire since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, then Yang Guang's status in history would never be low, let alone a tyrant. Nouns are linked together.
From the perspective of the Grand Canal alone, although it sacrificed a lot of people's power, its role was unprecedentedly huge. As for the three tours to the south of the Yangtze River, although it was too extravagant and extravagant, weren't there six tours to the south of the Yangtze River in history? That guy has a pretty good reputation.
Therefore, in history, Yang Guang's reign is often divided into two periods. The first period is a wise king, and the second period makes people gnash their teeth and hate him.
After Yang Yue left, Yang Guang was extremely tired. Just at this time, Mrs. Chongyi Chen Ting came in.
She stepped very lightly and came up behind Yang Guang without making a sound. She wrapped her fingers around the back of Yang Guang's neck and kneaded his acupuncture points.
Chen Ting is only eighteen years old this year, and she is in her prime. Women in this period are actually the most popular among men, because this is the best physical stage in a woman's life.
The skin is smooth, firm and elastic, and every part of it is full of youthful air.
Yang Guang closed his eyes and immersed himself in it. After a moment, he slowly spoke:
"Is it very lively outside? I seem to be able to hear it in the palace."
"I don't know, I don't know," Chen Ting said with a smile: "It must be very lively. I heard that there are many children from aristocratic families in Shandong and Jiangnan coming to Beijing."
Yang Guang smiled and said: "You haven't left the palace yet, who did you listen to?"
Chen Ting smiled sweetly, slowly pressed her body against Yang Guang's back, and whispered softly: "I won't tell your majesty."
"Haha..." Yang Guang slapped the latter's buttocks with his backhand and said, "If you don't say anything, I will punish you."
"Then your majesty will punish me, as long as I admit it," Chen Ting smiled softly.
This woman is about the same beauty as Chen Shuyi, but Chen Shuyi does not have the same charm as Chen Ting. Chen Ting seems to be born like this, charming all living beings with every smile and every move.
After joking with the emperor again, Chen Ting couldn't resist Yang Guang's harassment. She quickly took a few steps back and confessed with a blushing face:
"Has your Majesty ever heard of Chen Shuda?"
Of course Yang Guang knew that he was the one who kidnapped the old Chen family into the capital.
"What's wrong with him?" Yang Guang asked.
Chen Ting replied: "Chen Shuda is my concubine's uncle. Now he has gone to Taichang Temple to serve. I heard that he was recommended by Yang Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel."
"Taichang Temple?" Yang Guang frowned and said, "Any position?"
Chen Ting frowned and thought for a while, then said, "It seems to be Tai Zhu."
"Haha..." Yang Guang couldn't help but laugh: "It turns out to be a small official who was reciting a congratulatory speech. Why did you mention him?"
"He is my uncle?" Chen Ting said innocently: "I was wandering in the imperial city once and bumped into my uncle. I didn't know about it, so I invited my aunt to the palace privately without going through your majesty. , Your Majesty won’t blame me, right?”
After saying that, Chen Ting stuck out her tongue playfully.
Yang Guang wiped the green hair on her temples with a doting look on his face and said with a smile:
"Human ethics are normal. How can I blame you? You have been in the palace for a long time, and I will only be happy if someone comes to talk to you to relieve your boredom."
Then, Chen Ting used her natural coquettish skills and rubbed Yang Guang for a long time, and then said:
"My aunt once told me that there was a beautiful woman in the Wang family who was sixteen years old. It was said that the country was beautiful and fragrant, and she had the appearance of a Diao Chan. At that time, I asked my aunt to invite this girl to the capital. I think she will be here soon. I will introduce you to my concubine at that time. Bring her into the palace and let His Majesty see her."
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Yang Guang smiled and said: "I have no shortage of beauties. Madam Wang wants to borrow your hand and dedicate this girl to me. Does she want something?"
"Your Majesty always loves to think too much," Chen Ting said delicately: "It is not so much a request as a reward. Now that my uncle is able to serve as an official in the Sui Dynasty, it is a great blessing. How could this happen? Do you still have any extravagant wishes?”
Yang Guang smiled and nodded: "The disciples of Nanchen are now my subjects. As long as they have real talents and practical knowledge, I can hire them here at my discretion. If you ask me, I will agree."
"Then what should I ask for, my concubine?" Under the candlelight, the delicate Chen Ting is like a blooming peony, as soft and lovely as she is.
Yang Guang is on top...
...
Wang Zhuoling was a woman who was dedicated to Yang Guang, so after being abducted into Prince Qi's palace, she was provided with delicious food and drinks.
After Yang Xian met her once, he stopped thinking about food and food, and felt an itch in his heart. If he hadn't offended his father, the queen, and his mother, and was eager to make amends, he would never have been willing to send this girl away.
After looking at this woman's appearance for just a moment, he was already obsessed with her and wished he could eat her right now.
It's a pity...I got the advantage of my father.
In his opinion, it would be most appropriate for this girl to be presented to his father during the festival celebrations on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, but before that, he had to do some ideological work on the girl.
He was kidnapped, so he must hate him to death.
So Yang Jian came to the room where Wang Zhuoling was staying in the middle of the night, carrying a lamp.
"Madam, there is no need to panic. This king has brought you here because there is a great honor that will fall on your head."
After all, Wang Zhuoling came from a wealthy family, and chastity was the most important thing. When he heard this, he said with a frosty face:
"If Your Highness uses force, the daughter of the people will die."
From Yang Xun's Chi Guoguo eyes, she had already seen through the other person's thoughts. He had seen this kind of look many times, but no one was as lustful and bold as the other person. Ever since he entered the house, the other person's eyes had always been on hers. Look up and down the body.
The majestic King of Qi is so despicable.
Wang Zhuoling pushed him to the corner of the room and said coldly: "If King Qi doesn't leave, the girl will be killed here."
"Haha..." Yang Jian finally held back, stood up and sneered, "One day, you will thank me."
After Yang Jian left, Wang Zhuoling leaned against the corner and slowly squatted down. She felt helpless and couldn't help crying.
...
Here, the Wang family's children are also activating their own connections to seek help.
After Chen Shuda and his wife learned about the situation, they quickly took several of the Wang family's children to the Prince of Qin's Mansion for help.
Liang Bi, the Minister of Justice, also knew about it. He was wondering whether he should talk about it in the court, or after the court meeting, when he met with His Majesty in private.
After much thought, he decided to report it privately.
He dared to fight Yang Su, but he didn't dare to fight the King of Qi openly.
In Prince Qin's Mansion, Yang Yinjiang faced a group of anxious Wang family children, frowned and said comfortingly:
"Don't worry, this matter will wait until tomorrow. I will go to the palace to seek help from the prince. You can go back for the time being and wait for news from me."
A member of the royal family said: "Time waits for no one. My sister-in-law has been abducted to Prince Qi's Mansion. After tonight, no one knows what will happen. Please enter the palace as soon as possible. The royal family will definitely not forget this kindness."
As he said that, the man knelt down directly to Yang Yinjiang and kowtowed loudly.
Yang Yinjiang was indifferent and just said calmly: "You guys don't understand the rules. The imperial city has been closed for a long time. Even I can't enter at this time. I mean, tomorrow is the fastest."
At this time, Chen Shuda also hurriedly stepped forward to help the Wang family disciple:
"Don't embarrass the princess. It's only an hour and a half until sunrise. There will be a result by noon tomorrow."
After saying that, Chen Shuda winked at the people behind him and forcibly pulled up the crying man named Wang.
Yang Yinjiang waved her hand: "When you come back tomorrow at noon, I will give you an explanation whether it is good or bad."
On the way back, Chen Shuda, who was completely unaware, actually scolded the Wang family member:
"It's rude to bother you in the middle of the night. The princess has already promised to help, so why are you acting like that? They are helping us, not asking for anything from us. You have just embarrassed me."
Wang Zhuoling's brother, named Wang Jingyu, also realized at this time that he was being very polite because he was impatient.
Princess Qin only agreed to help because of her uncle's sake, but she took the liberty of forcing him, which was really wrong.
"My nephew's abruptness is actually because he is worried about my sister. Once Zhuoling is rescued, my nephew should go to the Prince of Qin's Mansion in person to apologize to the princess."
"Okay, okay," Chen Shuda wasn't really angry. He just felt that asking for help was not the way to ask for help. All it cost was Shuyi's favor. Without Shuyi, how could they have entered Prince Qin's palace?
"Let's go back to Jinyang Tower tonight and wait for news."
In Prince Qin's Mansion, Yang Yinjiang and Chen Shuyi couldn't sleep. So far, the whole plan was going well. It just depends on what happens tomorrow.
Chen Shuyi was worried that Wang's daughter was really ruined by Yang Jian. After all, Yang Jian's reputation in Jiangnan was so bad.
"Don't worry," Yang Yinjiang said calmly: "If everything goes well, the Wang family's daughter will most likely enter the palace smoothly and be taken into the harem by her father. During the introduction, you will have an explanation for the Wang family."
"I hope so..." Chen Shuyi sighed and said, "I hope no accident will happen."
Yang Yinjiang nodded and said: "No, there are no mistakes in every step. We just need to wait for tomorrow, and there will be a good show."
