Yang Ming can adjust the defense for less than 5,000 people. If there are more than 5,000 people, he does not have this right.
The prince could not have this right, because the emperor was also worried that the prince would be too anxious and take his place instead.
Many emperors in history worked hard to govern in the early stage and then coveted enjoyment in the later stage. During the enjoyment process, what they feared most was that someone would take away their enjoyment. Then treacherous ministers would arise in due course, because the emperor needed treacherous ministers to protect his rights.
Traitor ministers are usually lonely ministers, and Yu Wenshu is playing this role now. He is helping the emperor keep an eye on Yang Ming. Although he does not know it himself, Yang Guang, Yang Ming and his son know it in their hearts.
No matter how urgent the military situation was, Yang Guang still had to nod. Besides, the war between the East and West Turks this time was not that urgent. After all, they were not fighting the Sui Dynasty, but it was definitely a big deal.
"Your Majesty is in Jiangdu, and his orders come and go. It takes two months anyway. Two months is enough to deal with Xue Yantuo." Wei Xuan said this at the court meeting. In fact, he hoped that Yang Ming would take action and hurry up. Intervene.
But Yang Ming can't. He can offend anyone, but he can't offend his father.
It is true that Yang Guang only had two legitimate sons, but he had several concubines. In the history before the Sui Dynasty, there were no concubines who became emperors. The Tang Dynasty that followed was even more dangerous. In the middle and early stages, none of the six princes successfully succeeded to the throne. of.
Yang Ming did not dare to take this risk. It was a matter of major foreign military affairs and he could not make any arbitrary decisions.
You think you should persuade him, but Yang Guang may not think so.
"It's a serious matter, let's wait for His Majesty's decree," Yang Yue was a smart man and took the initiative to help Yang Ming block it.
Hu Sizheng, the minister of the Ministry of War, said: "It is reported that the main force of the Western Turks Shekui is heading east. It is at least a month's journey from Xue Yantuo's tribe. It can be seen that the use of troops from the beginning to the end has been planned long ago. Taking advantage of the Shekui Expanding to the west, with a superior force of 300,000, we plan to defeat Xue Yantuo in one fell swoop."
"But Xue Yantuo may not be able to stop it," Wei Xuan said in a deep voice: "The royal court of Shekui is located in Sanmi Mountain. There should be many soldiers and horses there, which can support Xue Yantuo in time. Gaochang State and Xue Yantuo are at loggerheads, and they will also send troops to help, carrying a Yue should be fine, but once the main force of Shekui arrives, we still don’t know how we will win or lose.”
Yang Xuangan said: "Then the variable is us. Whoever we send troops to help will have a greater chance of winning."
Yang Yue snorted coldly and poured cold water on the side: "Are you sending troops? Where are the troops coming from? Jiangdu has 150,000, Dongdu has 150,000, and Guanzhong now has less than 200,000, but how many can be mobilized? ? Whether there is 50,000 or not is unknown."
Really not, the military pay owed has not been paid yet, so it is difficult to recruit. Guanzhong is the land of Longxing. You can't go with all the 200,000 people, right? Is it okay to go halfway? No, the logistics of food and fodder cannot be guaranteed.
Today's Guanzhong still relies on the grain shipped from Luoyang. However, the four warehouses in Luoyang now don't have much surplus grain. They have paid off half of their debts. Yang Guang spent half of his tour of Jiangdu. Recently, I heard that dredging is needed between Jiangdu and Yuhang County. The money will have to be allocated next year.
Where is the money?
A large-scale war must rely on several years or even more than ten years of accumulation before it can be launched. The construction of Luoyang, the construction of the canal, and an expedition to Goguryeo completely wiped out the wealth that Yang Jian had saved for more than 20 years.
Therefore, in this conflict between the East and West Turks, the Sui Dynasty could only intervene verbally and could not send troops to help. Once defeated, it would not only be a heavy blow to the military, but also a heavy blow to the country.
Yang Xuangan had never led a soldier, and when Yang Su taught him, he didn't study hard, so he didn't understand, but Yang Yue knew it very well.
"The national treasury is empty and there is no force to send troops," Cui Zhongfang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs said: "It is best to send envoys to persuade both sides to stop fighting."
Yu Wenshu shook his head and said: "In fact, it is best to let it go for the time being. Both sides are ambitious. They consume each other, which is beneficial to our border. However, the trade routes in the Western Regions will inevitably be affected. This year's tariffs will definitely not be much."
He was in collusion with Shi Bi, so naturally he wanted to help Shi Bi speak up. This conflict was started by Shi Bi. They definitely didn't want Da Sui to intervene. If Shi Bi dared to fight, he must be fully prepared.
"That's not necessarily the case," Lu Chu said: "The trade routes in the Hexi Corridor are protected by various countries. Even if there is a war, no one will rob the caravans. We want to make money, and others also want to make money. If we don't have money, we will rob the caravans. This is Fishing when the lake is exhausted."
Yang Yue agreed: "On this trade route, everyone is making money, and no one will take the initiative to cut off this road of wealth. I, the Sui Dynasty, export goods to the west, and the Western Regions cannot ask for them. Let alone rob them, they even have to send troops to protect them."
Yang Ming nodded and said in a deep voice: "So for now, let's just wait and see what happens. Our attitude towards the East and West Turks is that we cannot let one side get too big. The current situation is that both sides are in the early stages of testing, and the real war has not yet begun. When the fight starts, it’s hard to tell who is stronger and who is weaker.”
"After this deployment of troops, in the final analysis, we still don't want Xue Yantuo to join Shekui," Wei Xuandao said: "After all, Xue Yantuo's tribe is sandwiched between the Eastern and Western Turks and is a buffer zone. Joining either side is not what the other side wants to see."
Nominally, both the Eastern and Western Turks and the countries in the Western Regions all submitted to the Sui Dynasty.
Historically, Comrade Yang Guang did not succeed in inheriting the title of Saint Khan of Yang Jian. However, in this life, because he destroyed Tuyuhun and Goguryeo, and then went to Jiangdu to pay homage in a humble manner, so now all countries will definitely recognize Yang Guang as Saint Khan. status.
It means that Yang Guang is the lord of the world. From the sky below to the earth above, the sun and moon shine only on the sage Khan.
Yang Ming looked at Lu Chu and asked: "What did you say in Jiangdu in front of His Majesty? Have you sent the daily notes from the Ministry of Internal History?"
Lu Chu shook his head: "The living notes have always been kept by the living masters in the province. In the hands of Yu Shinan, they were not sent to the capital for filing."
In ancient times, rulers recorded events on the left and recorded words on the right, so as to prevent mistakes and show the later kings the duty of recording notes.
In the Sui Dynasty, only Yu Shinan was responsible for compiling the Daily Notes. This thing could not be passed on to the outside world, and only the prince could read it, because one of the functions of the Daily Notes was to "show the queen". As the successor, Yang Ming had to read it even if he didn't want to. Because he has to study, but after reading it, he cannot spread it outside.
Historically, very few of the Emperor's Daily Notes have been handed down. Even if they have been handed down, those are the parts you can see.
What you are not allowed to see is called the truth.
Therefore, history has always been covered with a veil.
Yang Yue said: "Your Highness, do you think that the beginning of the journey south to Jiangdu has actually given some hints?"
Yang Yue said: "Your Highness, do you think that the beginning of the journey south to Jiangdu has actually given some hints?"
"It's possible," Yang Ming nodded and said: "Over in Jiangdu, maybe His Majesty has already seen the fire. From the beginning to this humble and unexpected behavior, it is very likely to please us and prevent us from interfering, or to intervene to help. he."
Yu Wenshu hurriedly said: "The relationship between the Eastern Turks and us is indeed closer and more obedient. So far, they have not met with His Majesty. Instead, the tributes have been decreasing year by year. This shows that the Western Turks are not reliable."
"Foreigners are not trustworthy. Xu Gong still needs to figure it out," Yang Yue said with a smile.
Yu Wenshu laughed and said, "It was a slip of the tongue, so don't pick on me."
When the two were young, they had a close relationship.
Yang Xuangan said: "We should order Yang Xuanting, the governor of Anxi, to send scouts to monitor the border. Gaochang State has me and my princess, and we have the responsibility to protect us."
"Let the Ministry of War issue a document asking Fan Zigai and Yang Xuanting to keep an eye on it." Yang Ming stood up slowly, then suddenly thought of something, he sat down again and said, "I want to win over Gongren, what do you think?"
Yu Wenshu agreed: "Yang Gongren is the chief officer of the provincial and yezhetai departments in the palace, which is consistent with Duoqing."
Yang Lun frowned and said: "This still depends on Gongren's own wishes. At present, there is no important matter in the country, and it is not necessary to sacrifice filial piety and loyalty. Hongnong is not far from the capital. If there is something important to entrust, it will not be too late to seize his love."
"I also think this is appropriate," Yang Yue agreed.
Yang Ming nodded: "Then let's do it."
Over in Luoyang, the Duke of Zhao, Dugu Zhuan, came to Beijing.
Why did he come? My daughter is about to give birth. Dugu Feng'er was twinned two years ago. It's almost September now and the birth is imminent.
After fighting Dugu Jialuo, the Dugu family was finally able to give birth to the blood of the Yang family again. Dugu Zhuan took it seriously, and the court also took it seriously to welcome him.
After all, he is the Duke of the country, the head of the Dugu family, a relative, Yin of the Eastern Capital, and rarely comes to the capital, so the Ministry of Rites will welcome him with great ceremony.
The Dugu family, which was originally a mess, is now getting closer together because of Dugu Feng'er's relationship. In addition, Dugu Zhuan does have the means and money to constantly win over other families. The position of the head of the family is now relatively secure.
But there are still drawbacks. He is stable, but what if he dies?
So this time, he came with his eldest son Duguyin, the current magistrate of Luoyang County, the same Luoyang.
In Dugu Feng'er's dormitory, Chen Shuyi was supporting Feng'er to walk. Walking more before giving birth was for the sake of a good birth. Women are most afraid of not having a good birth.
Some people urinate hard, or even fart, and the baby comes out. Some people try hard to suck milk, but they can't.
Dugu Zuan and the eldest son are also here.
"How old is Gensheng this year?" Yang Ming asked.
Gensheng is Duguyin's nickname. There was nothing I could do about it. He was too poor when he was young, so the nickname was somewhat perfunctory.
Dugu Yin replied: "Your Highness, I am thirty-nine this year."
"That's not a big deal," Yang Ming nodded: "Where do you want to go?"
We are all our own people, so we can be more straightforward.
Dugu Zuan hurriedly said: "Gensheng used to be the magistrate of Henan County, but now he is the magistrate of Luoyang County. He is the eldest son of the minister. I still hope that he can go to the three provinces to gain experience."
Their conversation was like a poor relative coming to the city and asking for arrangements through the back door.
Although this relative is not poor.
Yang Ming smiled and was about to answer. Suddenly, Chen Shuyi screamed from behind, and everyone turned their heads quickly.
I saw Dugu Feng'er holding her stomach, the sweat on her face was dripping as if she had just washed her face, and she said with a horrified expression:
"I'm about to give birth, call the midwife quickly."
Yang Ming and others were shocked and hurried out. The doctor and midwife who had been waiting outside quickly entered the hall.
In less than five minutes, the child's cry could be heard.
"The son of the dragon and the grandson of the dragon."
When Dugu Zuan and his son heard this, they hurriedly knelt down and worshiped. Yang Ming sighed inwardly: What a son.
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(End of chapter)
