Yang Guang and Empress Xiao comforted and encouraged Wang Shichong for a few words, and the latter put away his tears and put on a humble and flattering smile. If nothing else, his ability to cry when he was told and to give up when he was told was extraordinary.

What humans can achieve, Gao Bufan definitely cannot achieve.

"Wang Aiqing, my water palace dragon boat was sent from Jiangdu?" Yang Guang asked. This is what he is most concerned about now. When a king loses his ambition to make progress, pleasure becomes his only pursuit.

Wang Shichong immediately replied with joy: "Back to your Majesty, the dragon boat is now moored at the pier near the upper east gate. Your Majesty may wish to come and have a look some other day. This bow dragon boat is wider than the previous one, and has been improved in many places. Your Majesty

It will definitely be more comfortable and convenient to ride.”

When Yang Guang heard this, he was immediately moved and said happily: "It is better to choose a day than to hit it. I will go to have a look after going down to the court. If it is true as Wang Aiqing said, I will be rewarded!"

Wang Shichong said happily: "I will thank you first."

Yang Guang laughed and said: "Wang Aiqing knows how to beat snakes and follow them with a stick. Don't worry, I always keep my word. If it is good, I will definitely not miss your reward. If you exaggerate, I will punish you."

Wang Shichong said quickly: "How dare I brag in front of the emperor and the empress? How dare I use the head on my head to guarantee that this bow dragon boat is definitely bigger and better than the previous one."

Yang Guang was moved when he heard this and said: "It can be seen that Wang Ai is really attentive in doing things. If all my ministers are as attentive as Wang Aiqing in doing things, why worry about our great Sui Dynasty not being able to last forever."

Wang Shichong said quickly: "Your Majesty is ridiculous. This is the duty of a minister. I believe that all my colleagues have the same thoughts as my minister..."

Before Wang Shichong finished speaking, Yu Shiji, the licking dog, immediately jumped out, fell to his knees with a plop, and shouted loudly: "I am willing to serve as the emperor and for the great Sui Dynasty, and I will devote myself to death!"

When the ministers saw this, they quickly knelt down and shouted, "I will do my best until I die." When Yang Guang saw this, he was overjoyed. He raised his right hand and said, "Your Majesty, please be free." After speaking, he looked at Wang Shichong with satisfaction and said, "Wang Aiqing."

But there’s still something else to start?”

Wang Shichong immediately took the opportunity to say: "In recent days, the traitor Ge Qian has been rampant. He has gathered more than 100,000 bandits to plunder the Huaibei area, and even went south to threaten Jiangdu. This will definitely affect the emperor's patrol. Therefore, I request the emperor's permission to recruit 30,000 troops."

Kill this thief as soon as possible."

When Yang Guang heard that this traitor might sabotage his patrol in Jiangdu, he immediately nodded and said: "That's right. But before I arrive in Jiangdu, all the traitors in the surrounding areas must be eliminated, otherwise I will take you for granted."

Wang Shichong immediately said loudly and confidently: "I obey the order!"

Yang Guang waved his hand with satisfaction and said, "If you have nothing else to do, please step aside."

Wang Shichong carefully retreated back to the queue, and smiled humbly when passing by Gao Bufan. Gao Bufan nodded slightly in response. If a person can be so humble as to kiss the soles of other people's shoes, you can despise him, but you must not underestimate him.

Look at him, and you must be wary of him, because this kind of person often does one thing in front of you and another behind his back. He will stab you when he says he wants to stab you, without any psychological pressure.

"Where is the home of Yuyang Tongshou Gao Qing?" Yang Guang called again at this time.

Gao Bufan hurriedly came out of the procession, walked to the throne with lowered eyebrows and bowed his eyes, knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, Gao Changqing, pay homage to the Emperor!"

When Empress Xiao saw Gao Bufan, who was as tall and handsome as a poplar tree, her eyes immediately lit up and she looked at him with a smile. Everyone has a love for beauty. Men love to look at beautiful women, and this woman seems to also like to look at beautiful men.

.

Yang Guangdan asked: "When did Gao Qing's family return to Luoyang?"

"Back to the emperor, I entered the city at noon yesterday."

Empress Xiao smiled and said: "The Gaoqing family is really thoughtful. They only entered the city at noon yesterday, and today they went to court to pay homage to the emperor."

Yang Guang nodded: "Gao Aiqing, please be free."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gao Bufan stood up.

Yang Guang suddenly smiled and said: "Someone dug up a stone tablet while dredging the Luohe River a few days ago. On it was engraved the words 'Eagle soars over the swallows, the Gao family becomes king'. Is this God foretelling that I will seal the throne in the future?"

Gao Aiqing is the king?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall immediately became audibly quiet. Yu Wenshu, Yu Wenhua and his father and son were secretly happy. Wang Shichong's eyes were rolling wildly. He had already regarded Gao Bufan as his future competitor, but it turned out that this was not the case.

In a competition, could this competitor be in trouble?

Empress Xiao, who was originally smiling, now calmed down!

Gao Bufan felt a little shuddered in his heart. It seemed that what Wugou said was true. Yang Guang was suspicious by nature. He would rather believe in such things than believe in them. If he really took Wugou's family home after getting married, he would probably

A catastrophe is really about to happen.

Gao Bufan lifted up the hem of his clothes, knelt down in front of the throne again, and said respectfully: "This is just someone who deliberately framed me. I am loyal to the emperor and to the Sui Dynasty, and the sun and the moon can be used as a lesson."

"Oh, does Gao Aiqing know who is framing you?" Yang Guang asked calmly.

Gao Bufan shook his head and said: "I don't know. As the saying goes: It's easy to block an open gun, but it's hard to guard against a hidden arrow. I have eliminated many rebels in recent years, and they all hate me deeply. For example, some time ago, I was in Hejian County."

Encirclement and Suppression of the Thief King Xu

Li Mi, the bandit from Wagang, joined forces with Gao Shida, Dou Jiande and Hao Xiaode to design an siege. I almost died and donated my life to the country. It can be seen that the person who framed me must be Li Mi and his ilk, or it may be the rebels of Yang Xuangan and his ilk hidden in the court.

thief.

These people not only hate me, but also General Zhang Xutuo, and Lord Wang Shichong. They wish they could get rid of me, but they don’t know that I am not afraid of them at all, because I know that the emperor is wise, powerful and discerning, and will not be fooled by them at all, and

I am very loyal to the emperor, and as long as the emperor gives you permission, I can be disarmed and return to my field now!"

Yang Guang was slightly moved when he heard the words, and his expression changed. Empress Xiao was very moved and said slightly reproachfully: "How can you talk, a child? The emperor is so wise, how can he let you be dismissed without reason?"

Gao Bufan quickly bowed his head and apologized: "I was so sad and angry that I couldn't explain it, so I asked the Emperor and the Empress to punish me!"

Yang Guang laughed and said: "How could I be so stingy and Gao Aiqing live in peace? How could such clumsy tricks like Chen Sheng, Wu Guang and others deceive me? These rebellious ministers and traitors did everything they could to sow discord between the minister and Gao Aiqing.

Don't go to the extreme, it's shameful, and I will definitely not do what they want!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Gao Bufan quickly said gratefully.

Yu Wenhuaji couldn't help but be disappointed again. Grandma, Gao Shengqing, a kid with a bright tongue, actually let him pass easily again.

Yu Wenshu secretly sneered. He knew Yang Guang too well. Gao Changqing was able to get through it with just a few words. Dream on. If the emperor doesn't have an attack now, it doesn't mean that there is no grudge in his heart. If this grudge is not eliminated, it will be like a sharp sword hanging from the top.

, there is a possibility of falling at any time.

At this time, Yang Guang smiled faintly and said, "It is said that Gao Aiqing is going to get married to the daughter of General Changsun in the near future. Is this possible?"

Gao Bufan said: "Back to the Emperor, I am going back to Luoyang this time to marry Wu Gu. The date is set for the eighth day of August."

Empress Xiao smiled and said: "I see, I have also heard about the Wuguo girl from the Changsun family. She is knowledgeable about books, etiquette, and general knowledge. She is a sage with good looks. It is really great that the Gaoqing family can marry such a good woman.

You are so lucky, you should treat others well after you get married."

Gao Bufan hurriedly said: "I would like to follow the Queen Mother's teachings. It's bitterly cold in the north and Wugu's health is not very good. I'm worried that she won't be able to adapt to the climate after arriving in Zhuojun, so I decided to settle Wugu in Luoyang after getting married. Luoyang is prosperous.

The living conditions are good, there are many famous doctors, and he can spend time with his family, which is obviously better for Wu Gu."

Upon hearing this, Empress Xiao was moved and said: "It is rare for the Gaoqing family to be so considerate. It seems that the Changsun family has not chosen the wrong person."

Yang Guang's eyes flashed, he stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Well, that's not bad. Gao Aiqing is really a considerate and good man. I feel ashamed. When I visit various places, I must take my queen with me." After saying that, he turned his head affectionately.

He looked at Empress Xiao.

Queen Xiao gave her husband a charming look, feeling warm in her heart.

"The Emperor and the Queen are so affectionate and affectionate, they are so affectionate and enviable. They are also role models for couples across the country." Gao Bufan complimented.

Empress Xiao giggled and said: "The Gaoqing family is good at talking. When Wujiu recovers his health and the flowers bloom in spring next year, the Gaoqing family can also take Wujiu to Zhuojun to adapt to the local environment first. After all,

We are newlyweds, how can we neglect the bride for a long time?"

As a woman, Empress Xiao obviously felt the same way, so she was more considerate of women's plight.

Gao Bufan was secretly happy when he heard this. With Empress Xiao's words today, he would have an excuse to pick up Wu Gu when the time came. He quickly said: "Yes, I will obey the empress's teachings."

Yu Wenshu frowned in surprise. Gao Changqing was so smart that he was willing to leave his newlywed wife in Luoyang. This move undoubtedly greatly dispelled the emperor's suspicion!

Wang Shichong's eyes rolled again, and he thought to himself, this Gao Changqing really has two brushes. He is very eloquent and clever, and he solved the Luohe Stone Tablet issue neatly. In order to appease him, the emperor might even give him a certain amount of money.

benefits.

Sure enough, Yang Guang stroked his beard and said: "Gao Aiqing has been loyal to the country and fought on the battlefield. How can I treat him badly? Well, I will give Gao Aiqing the house that was confiscated by the rebel Li Hun as a wedding residence, and also give him gold."

Five hundred taels, one thousand taels of silver, one hundred thousand coins, one hundred bolts of silk, one hundred servants and maids each, and ten carriages."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in the palace couldn't help but be jealous. Li Hun's house alone was a super mansion in the fifth grade. Wow, Gao Changqing not only didn't have bad luck because of the Luohe Stone Tablet, he actually got such a generous reward.

Make a fortune.

Gao Bufan had no fluctuations in his heart, because these rewards were equivalent to what Wugou had exchanged for freedom. Of course, Gao Bufan still pretended to be excited on the surface and kowtowed solemnly to thank him.

Yang Guang then waved Gao Bufan to leave with satisfaction. Now Gao Bufan, Zhang Xutuo, and Wang Shichong have become the three pillars of his command. Since Gao Bufan is willing to leave his wife in Luoyang, he naturally feels at ease.

Different-minded and useful person

Talent is worth the cost to win over, not to mention that the house, servants and maids, as well as gold and silver carriages, etc. were all confiscated from Li Hun, or even just a part of them, without using a single cent of the national treasury.

Money, why not do it!

After the dynasty was over, Yang Guang happily led a group of ministers to visit the new dragon boat. Naturally, Gao Bufan couldn't escape by himself, so he had to accompany Yang Guang to visit the dragon boat.

It has to be said that Wang Shichong really put in a lot of effort to please Yang Guang. This new dragon boat is not only larger than the original one, but also more glorious. It also has a lot of entertainment facilities added to it. Yang Guang and others

The concubines were very happy to see him.
Chapter completed!