Whatever Yang Guang's policy was, Gao Jiong opposed it. Now, Gao Jiong is at peace. He knows that His Majesty has no tolerance for others. He has launched drastic projects one after another, ignored the suffering of the people, acted arbitrarily and acted arbitrarily. He is basically a thief of the people. .
He had been greatly favored by Dugu Jialuo in his life, and had grown from a retainer to a prime minister who had been in charge of the center of the world for twenty years. His loyalty to the Sui Dynasty was unmatched by others.
Gao Jiong was undoubtedly very sad to see Yang Guang extravagantly extravagant, carrying out large-scale construction projects, and wasting his family so much. Fortunately, there was still an understanding person among Yang Guang's sons.
Therefore, Gao Jong made up his mind to assist Zuo Yang Ming to become the crown prince, hoping that the latter would be able to turn the tide and bring the Sui Dynasty back to the right path.
After returning home, Gao Jiong wrote a letter to Su Wei. It seemed like an ordinary letter asking for help and chatting about home affairs, but he knew that Su Wei could understand what he meant.
Now that Su Wei is the head of the officials, Shangshu Zuopushe, Gao Jong wants to completely pull him into the camp of King Qin.
Yang Yue, who returned home, was angrily thinking about how to deal with Yu Wenshu and the others.
The Hongnong Yang family's heritage was undoubtedly profound. Yu Wenshu, Lai Hu'er, and Yu Shiji combined could not compare to their family.
Three bastards had harmed their grandniece, and a person like Yang Yue, who was determined to retaliate, couldn't swallow this.
"Xuansui, please give me an idea on how to deal with these three bastards." Yang Yue knew that he was angry at the moment and would be disturbed by his emotions when thinking about things, so he asked Li Mi.
Li Mi thought for a while and said: "To be honest with Zhongshu, although I have only been working as a Qianniu bodyguard with His Majesty for one year, I feel that Your Majesty does have some intentions against the Yang family."
"You don't need to tell me this. I already knew that he was the one who forced my brother to death," Yang Yue gritted his teeth.
Li Mi continued: "The change of the old from the old is normal. Duke Chu and Duke Gao are so prestigious that Your Majesty is not sure about them. However, Duke Gao endured humiliation and was lucky to be able to survive because he did not have a large family behind him. I support it, but Chu Gong is different. The Yang family of Hongnong is the head of the family, and your majesty will not be relieved."
Yang Yue sneered and said: "There are still three kilograms of nails in the broken ship. Although my brother is dead, the family still has me, Xuangan, and Yang Wensi standing in front of us. He wants to chop down our big tree. He is just dreaming. He is offering sacrifices in the Ancestral Temple." Yes, that is also the ancestor of my family. He wants to touch us? Hum..."
"Now that the prince has passed away and the two kings are fighting for the throne, the subordinates think that King Qin has already taken advantage of him," Li Mi said: "The queen also supports King Qin. Everything is ready, but I don't know when this east wind will blow."
Yang Yue nodded: "A fool also knows how to choose between the King of Qin and the King of Qi. Your Majesty does not appoint a crown prince because he is somewhat infamous. He has to rely on Yang Jian to block him. When Yang Jian is useless, he will be the King of Qin. The opportunity, what is worth worrying about is that with the ambition of our Majesty, I am afraid that Yang Jian will have to bear the blame for many years."
"I understand what Zhongshu means. You don't want to wait. You want to get rid of the scourge of King Qi as soon as possible?" Li Mi asked.
Yang Yue said: "You have always hidden your plans. My mind is very confused now. Please help me come up with ideas."
"I have a strategy, which is to be careful when using it," Li Mi said.
Yang Yue said: "You tell me."
"Everyone knows that King Qi has committed adultery with his wife. This person has a very bad reputation. If the same scandal happens again, do you think everyone will believe it?" Li Mi said.
Yang Yue said: "You mean to make something out of nothing and frame it?"
"Yes, King Qi is now forced to collude with the Crown Princess due to the situation. If we make a fuss about their affairs, although the risk is great, the rewards are equally considerable," Li Mi said: "The Crown Princess needs Yang right now. She will definitely maintain a close relationship with her, and she is a frosty woman. If there are rumors that the two of them are making peace, do you think there will be more believers or unbelievers?"
Yang Yue smiled and said: "It has to be Xuan Sui. I know you won't let me down. I'll leave this matter to you. No matter who my disciples or staff are, they are all at your disposal. Remember, We must use absolutely reliable people, and things must be done without leakage. Let’s spread this word from Luoyang first.”
Li Mi nodded: "Don't worry, Zhongshu, my subordinates will definitely handle it."
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The matter of the North-South Canal was finally brought up at the court meeting in Qianyuan Hall in Luoyang, and the opponents disappeared.
Build Luoyang first, and then dig Guangtong Canal. In the north, except for Guanzhong, the people's strength has reached its limit. If we attack the people again, it will be like mosquitoes eating grease in their bellies.
Almost everyone except the King of Qi party opposed it.
During the construction of the Guangtong Canal, civil unrest occurred in Henan. Although the suppression was rapid and no public opinion was formed, the ministers present knew it well.
Now that the two major projects are completed, no matter how extravagant and wasteful the tour in Jiangdu is, it is finally over. It is the time to recuperate with the people, so why are there still projects?
Su Wei took the lead in the opposition, forming a one-sided suppression of the Qi royal party. The two sides were at loggerheads and had a heated argument in the court.
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In a situation like this, Yang Jian's role was infinitely magnified, because the ministers dared to scold Yu Wenshu, but they did not dare to scold him.
"Everything you do is difficult, and I don't see any of you having enough food to eat." Yang Jian stood in the hall and said, as if he was quarreling with other scholars.
"If this north-south canal is built, our Sui Dynasty will connect the north and the south, and all goods from the south and the north will have a smooth road. Short-term pain will not be avoided. You all keep saying how difficult people's livelihood is, so why don't you spend some money?"
Yang Xun rolled up his sleeves and said: "Everyone is poorer than the other when it comes to paying, and they have to go to the streets to beg for food. I think you didn't blink when you bought a house in Luoyang? People's livelihood is so difficult, so you should come up with an idea. , how can people’s livelihood be eased?”
As soon as the words were heard, Liang Pi, the tough-minded minister of the Ministry of Justice, couldn't bear it anymore and stood up and said:
"The Guangtong Canal stretches 1,500 miles from east to west, and two million civilians were recruited. Tens of thousands of people were killed and countless injured. In the Yuzhou area, when the name of the King of Qi was heard, the children did not dare to cry at night. The King of Qin had just finished his expedition to the west. The grain depot in Yuzhou is empty. King Qi teaches me how much money can be spent to make up for this shortfall. Even though my family’s property is small, I, Liang Bi, am willing to take the lead in donating.”
Yang Jian was instantly furious: "You Liang Bi, how dare you insult me? When I ruled Luoyang, the people loved me, how dare you frame me? Destroy my reputation."
"Father," Yang Jian turned to Yang Guang and said, "Liang Pi is guilty of slandering his son and minister. Please punish him, father."
Liang Bi also took the risk and knelt down directly and said: "I am willing to accept the crime, but it is difficult for me to agree with the canal issue."
Yang Guangdan said: "Ai Qing, get up. The important matters discussed today will inevitably lead to disputes and quarrels, but you are not allowed to falsely accuse the King of Qi again. I appreciate your hard work and merits, and will fine you a salary of three years to meet the needs of the canal. I will not do the same next time."
The emperor's attitude is already obvious, and Su Wei and the others also know that this matter may be like the last time, and they can't be persuaded no matter how hard they try.
So he said: "I suggest that the project be postponed for one year and that the King of Qin be the supervisor of the canal construction."
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
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More than 30 people came forward to support Su Wei.
Yang Guang knew that the second child was unpopular because he couldn't stand it alone, so he could only express his attitude helplessly:
"The King of Qin has King Qin's business to do. The canal is just a project, and it is not worth bothering the King of Qin."
Yang Gongren stood up and said: "I recommend Yu Wenkai, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, to be the chief supervisor of the canal construction, and the internal history officer Yang Yue is the deputy supervisor. The two of them have collaborated on the Guangtong Canal, so the project can be guaranteed to be safe."
Everyone can now see that the emperor has made up his mind, so he has begun to settle for second best and cannot abuse the people's power like he did in the early stages of building Guangtong Canal.
When Yu Wenshu saw this, he couldn't help but lament in his heart. Yang Jian was really bad at losing the support of the people. As long as Yang Ming gave him a good look, he would not turn to Yang Jian. This was obviously using the weak to fight against the strong and using mediocrity to fight. Xian.
The voice of opposition was really too loud, and it was inconvenient for someone as domineering as Yang Guang to argue with the ministers, so he said slowly:
"The plan proposed by the King of Qin to exempt slaves from servitude and confer farmland on land will continue to be implemented in Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong and other places, and will be implemented in the south at the same time. It will be renewed for two years. An additional two million stones of grain reserves in the south of the Yangtze River will be requisitioned to supply the canal. Yu Wenkai As the chief eunuch, Yan Bi, the chief minister in the palace, will be the deputy eunuch. Construction will start in the coming spring without any mistakes."
Two years later, and two years later, Henan had already implemented this strategy when Luoyang was built. Seeing that the two-year period was approaching, the emperor gave you a refill.
This makes those aristocratic families very dissatisfied. If you keep starting work, will it continue after four years?
Yes, Yang Guang plans to continue it until you get used to it, and then it will be made a permanent policy.
Two years and two years are just a pretense. Yang Guang is afraid that he will cancel it directly and you will not be able to accept it.
Just like if your monthly salary of 5,000 is directly reduced to 3,000 for you, you will definitely not accept it, but if it is reduced to 1,200 for you step by step, you will slowly accept it.
Now, many opposing voices began to waver.
First of all, some people think that as long as the supervisor is not Yang Jian, everything is easy. After all, Yang Jian is too capable of causing harm. When you harm the people, you also directly touch the interests of the family. After all, the people are the foundation, and the money of the family comes from the people. , it’s not like there is a mint, so you can mint it yourself.
As for the Prime Minister Yan Bi, his hometown is in Heyin County (Mengjin County, Henan Province) in Henan Province. He can't harm the people in his hometown anymore, right? Unless their family has no ancestral graves.
The food security is sufficient. Although it would be a big loss for them to exempt the slaves from the land grant, it is better than the emperor asking you for money directly.
Everything seems to have been settled. As the New Year approaches, Yang Guang plans to spend the New Year well in Luoyang before returning to the capital.
But this year, Yang Yue didn't let him have an easy time.
Since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, the biggest scandal in the royal family first spread among the people in Luoyang.
The people responsible for spreading the rumors, a total of more than 100 people, have been privately executed by Li Mi.
This is why Yang Yue can rest assured to let Li Mi handle this matter. This guy is young, thoughtful, ruthless and ruthless.
