The rebellion in Hebei has been put down and the canal is about to be completed. These are two good things. It was originally a banquet for the monarch and his ministers to enjoy, but now because of Pei Shuying, the atmosphere suddenly became weird.
Yang Yue suddenly stood up, stood up and knelt down in the middle of the hall, saying:
"The chaos in Hebei originated from the excessive conscription of the canal, which caused the displacement of the people and the decline of all industries. I believe that the affairs in Hebei must be thoroughly investigated."
Pei Ju suddenly frowned. He felt that it was not the time yet. The emperor had not yet walked through the canal. If the canal was built beautifully to His Majesty's satisfaction, Yang Jian would not be able to move at least until the emperor arrived in Luoyang.
And it was impossible for the emperor to accuse Hebei of crimes in places other than the capital and Luoyang, because it was not safe.
Sure enough, Yang Guang said with dissatisfaction on his face: "How to conduct a thorough investigation? Who to investigate? Are you saying that I shouldn't build this canal?"
Yang Yue was stunned and suddenly broke into a cold sweat. Damn it, he didn't grasp the timing well, so he quickly made up for it:
"I don't dare. The construction of the canal is our Sui Dynasty's millennium plan. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. However, some local officials failed to monitor the people, which resulted in civil disasters under their jurisdiction. They were unable to remedy the situation in time, so that the rebels became powerful. These people should be held accountable."
Obviously, he couldn't go after Yang Jian, otherwise he would be the unlucky one tonight.
"Are these local officials mentioned by Yang Zhongshu considered the governor of Hejian, Yang Wanshi?" Lai Hu'er said with a smile.
Damn it...Yang Yue bit the bullet and said, "Of course it counts."
Lai Hu'er smiled and said, "I have often heard that Yang Zhongshu is a just man, and you can see it today."
At this time, Pei Ju winked at the emperor's new favorite, Pei Qantong, who was on the Northern Patrol Road, and the latter hurriedly said:
"Yang Wanshi fulfilled his duties and defeated the rebels in Changlu County. Although he was responsible for the loss of the city, his deployment was appropriate and he was able to defeat the rebels in the end. This is actually meritorious."
Pei Qantong was the one who killed the king together with Yu Wenhua in history. His rank is not high at the moment, he is in the seventh rank, but he is an old man from the Jin Palace. Although he is only Xuan Hui among the eight officers of Wusanguan, he did it. It’s almost the same as Senniu Preparation.
He was born into the serious Pei family of Hedong, and Pei Ju was his boss.
Yu Shiji couldn't help but said: "He secretly mobilized the canal military government, causing riots among the people and delaying the project. Isn't this a crime?"
Yang Xuangan said angrily: "The rebels have conquered Hejian County, and the people have suffered a lot. If Yang Wanshi doesn't go to the canal to borrow troops, will he use his head to suppress the rebellion?"
"Only the King of Qi, the Sixteenth Guards, the Ministry of War and the Superintendent of the Canal have the power to mobilize troops in the canal. No matter what the situation, Yang Wanshi privately mobilized troops, which is already against the order," Hu Si, the minister of the Ministry of War, said.
Hu Sizheng's mother is Mr. Wei's eldest daughter and Wei Yuancheng's eldest sister.
Yang Xuangan glared and raised his eyebrows: "You mean, Yang Wanshi watched the rebels wreak havoc on one side, and then he didn't do anything?"
"He didn't do anything in the first place," Hu Sizheng said: "The report from the Ministry of War clearly stated that he mobilized the elite of the military government, but failed to annihilate all the rebels. After the rebel leader fled, he returned to Changlu County , waited until Qiao Zhongkui arrived with his troops, and killed the thieves in front of the Yinshi division, and then the rebellion in Hejian was suppressed. Yang Zhongshu also said just now that among the officials in Hebei who want to be questioned, Yang Wanshi must be there. Yang Shangshu thinks that your uncle, Is that wrong?"
Yang Xuangan wanted to refute, but Yang Yue in the center of the hall gave him a wink, so he sat down with his sleeves rolled up and snorted coldly.
Yang Yue finally figured it out. Without Yang Ming present, the old Yang family was fighting alone. Pei Ju was still loyal and asked Pei Qantong to help him once.
Obviously, Pei Ju doesn't intend to end, so there is no need to fight tonight.
So he saluted Yang Guang and said, "Yang Wanshi is indeed guilty. Please remove him from the post of prefect."
"That's right," Yang Guang said calmly.
Yang Yue was stunned, did you really agree? I was really unlucky tonight. I wanted to come out to kill King Qi, but ended up killing one of my own.
That's all, he's just a prefect. If he doesn't want to do it, he won't do it. Anyway, the place is dangerous and not for people.
Yang Guang is in a very bad mood now. First, his daughter-in-law came out to look for trouble, and then Yang Yue, who has no eyesight, appeared. He no longer wants to stay here, lest another one appear.
Just as Pei Ju had guessed, Yang Guang would not allow ministers to discuss matters in Hebei too much outside the capital, Luoyang.
This matter involves too much and involves the successor, so Yang Guang must handle it carefully.
If you dare to criticize the second son in Jinyang, the second son will dare to rebel on the spot in Luoyang.
The emperor left the banquet with the queen and a group of concubines and princes. The following dinner was hosted by Su Wei Pei Ju.
Yang Guang, who returned to the palace, summoned Zhang Heng, the imperial censor, and asked;
"The man who scolded my son was thrown by King Qin to the Ministry of Punishment?"
Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Everything has been found out. This person is the disciple of Wang Tong, a famous scholar from Hedong. King Xingyang has also become a disciple of Wang Tong. King Qin was scolded when he went to visit His Highness."
Yang Guang nodded: "I remember this person. This person's idea that the three religions can be integrated into one has some merit. As for his idea of a prosperous king's way, it is really a joke. There is no way this kind of person can do anything. use."
Zhang Heng said with a smile: "I am just a Confucian scholar. He neither understands the situation of the court nor the situation of the world. It is difficult to be elegant."
"What is Daya? Do you understand?" Yang Guang said.
Zhang Heng hurriedly said: "I have little virtue and talent, so naturally I don't understand."
"Of course you don't understand," Yang Guang said with a smile: "This person is Pei Ju who personally wrote a letter asking him to come to the capital to be my grandson's teacher. Pei Ju's vision is far inferior to yours."
"I'm not as good as your right servant shooting, it's far worse," Zhang Heng said.
Yang Guang smiled and said: "But you are more loyal than him, I know this."
"I can only learn from my loyalty," Zhang Heng said.
Yang Guang nodded and said: "Send a message to the capital to tell the man who scolded my son not to move. Keep him well fed and fed. I will make a decision after I return to the capital."
"I understand, Your Majesty, don't worry," Zhang Heng nodded.
........
After the emperor left the banquet, everyone relaxed and no one mentioned what happened just now.
Yang Yue took a glass of wine and took the initiative to walk towards Pei Ju. Seeing this, Pei Ju quickly moved his buttocks and motioned for Yang Yue to sit next to him.
"A toast to Mr. Pei," Yang Yue raised his glass and said with a smile. He was thanking others for helping him just now.
Anyone with the surname Pei can assume that Pei Ju ordered him to do anything, so there was no need for Yang Yue to thank Pei Qantong, who was several grades below him.
Pei Ju smiled and said: "This year's autumn grain harvest will be abundant. By then the granary will be abundant, and Hebei's difficulties will be solved. This year will be over."
Yang Yue was also an old fox, and he knew that Pei Ju was hinting to him that the time to deal with Yang Jian would be at the end of the year, that is, after this year's taxes have been collected.
There are several months in between when people pay taxes in autumn, and this year's grain must be used to fill holes.
Who will fill this hole? Of course it was Yang Jian, because he borrowed the food.
If Yang Jian is dragged down at that time, the court may even default on the debt, and you can go to whoever borrowed it.
Yang Yue suddenly felt that he was far from Pei Ju's opponent, so Yin Jiang's reset would be extremely difficult.
The day when Yang Jian steps down will be the time for Hongnong Yang and Hedong Pei to face off.
"Ayun Renyi, it's really rare to have such a kind heart, but it's just a pain for His Highness," Yang Yue said with a smile.
Pei Ju sighed: "It's just that he is stupid and straight. His mother left early, and I spoiled him too much. As a result, Ayun's temperament is stupid and straight, and he is easy to offend. Thanks to the princess for being tolerant."
He still calls Yang Yinjiang the princess.
Yang Yue was quite satisfied and said with a smile: "Yin Jiang's temper is even worse. I feel a headache when I see her. Fortunately, the prince is gentle and is a natural born person."
The four words "natural born" were what Yang Jian used to describe Yang Zhao back then.
Yang Yue's borrowing at this time also means something. Although our Yinjiang family is temporarily at a disadvantage, we still have the prince's trump card. I hope you will retreat in spite of the difficulties.
Pei Ju nodded in agreement and said: "The virtues of a prince are rare. King Qin is blessed."
It's good that you know. Then, after the two chatted for a few more words, Yang Yue said goodbye and left, turning to go to Gao Xuan's place.
In his opinion, it is very likely that he will fall out with Pei Ju in the future, so Gao Jiong must win over him, because Yang Yue knows Gao Jiong's status in Yang Ming's heart, and Gao Jiong has a direct influence on Su Wei Niuhong.
"This northern tour has been hard work all the way, and you are all tanned," Yang Yue said with a smile.
Gao Jiao was a very straightforward person. He leaned over and whispered: "We'll do everything after we return to Luoyang. It's best to be in the capital."
Yang Yue was immediately overjoyed, Lao Gao, you are still reliable, Pei Laogou was so quick to betray him.
"Bohai is not a place to stay for a long time. When you go back this time, you should always let Sheng Dao come back," Yang Yue said: "This time it is also Sheng Dao's auspicious person and heavenly sign, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
"The dog is pedantic and embarrassed to be of great use. It is indeed not suitable for him to be sent to other places." Gao Qiao sighed: "The only difficulty in the world is that there is no successor."
"What you are saying is biased," Yang Yue showed off his housekeeping skills and flattered him: "Shengdao is on either side, the people praise the virtuous, and the thieves are high-ranking and can't bear to do harm. It can be seen that the prosperous way is virtuous and makes people sincerely convinced. "
He was extremely virtuous, so Gao Jiong changed the subject and said, "Have you heard of the man named Wei Zheng?"
"Of course I know," Yang Yue quickly lowered his voice: "King Qin's move is brilliant."
Gao Yan smiled and said: "Since you know, why are you still being abrupt tonight? Where is the opportunity? King Qin has actually told you."
Yang Yue was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I am stupid."
He understood what Gao Jiong meant. The decisive battle would be in the capital, and the decisive battle would be in Wei Zheng.
Gao Yan finally reminded: "Don't take advantage of this person, and don't send anyone to get close to him. No one can touch this person right now."
Yang Yue was shocked, and he was completely convinced by Gao Jiong.
Because he really planned to secretly send people to find a way to let Wei Zheng know the specific situation in Hebei. In this way, Wei Zheng would have a basis for stabbing him in the future.
After all, this person has been in the capital, and his knowledge of the situation in Hebei is limited.
But now that Gao Yan had seen through his mind and reminded him that he couldn't touch this person, Yang Yue would never dare to touch him.
Because he guessed why he couldn't touch it, the emperor focused on...
