On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, sacrifices were made to the Ancestral Temple.
In the ancestral temple of the old Yang family, Yang Ming only knew his grandfather Yang Jian and his great-grandfather Yang Zhong, and did not know any of the people above him. However, according to the records of the ancestral temple, their old Yang family was the eighth grandson of the Han Dynasty Taiwei Yang Zhen and the fifth grandson.
A descendant of Yang Xuan, the governor of Peiping, Yan State during the Sixteen Kingdoms of Hu Dynasty. Yang Xuan was the sixth generation ancestor of Yang Jian.
Yang Xuan had a son named Yang Yuanshou who served as Sima of Wuchuan Town during the Northern Wei Dynasty. As we all know, the Guanlong Group was the home of the Six Towns Uprising, and Wuchuan Town was one of the six towns.
The core figures of the Guanlong Group were the twelve generals of the Eight Pillars Kingdom during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Among them, the Zhu Kingdom's generals Yu Wentai, Li Hu, Dugu Xin, Zhao Gui, Hou Mo and Chen Chong, generals Hou Mo and Chen Shun, Yu Wendao, He Lanxiang and Yang Zhong all came from Wuchuan Town.
Yu Wentai, the second generation leader of the Guanlong Group, is Li Shimin's maternal great-grandfather, and Li Hu is Li Shimin's great-grandfather. This is why it was the Sui Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty and the Yang Dynasty of Li Dynasty, because they have this background.
And Yang Su is the sixteenth generation grandson of Yang Zhen, the Taiwei of the Han Dynasty. Their family genealogy can be traced back to Yang Zhen's son Yang Feng.
This is why Yang Yue presided over the sacrifice on his behalf, because the tablet of Yang Zhen at the top of the Ancestral Temple is really his ancestor.
Nothing was as big as ancestor worship. Yang Yue presided over it, and Yang Ming led the clan and started a grand sacrificial ceremony in the Ancestral Temple.
Yang Yue is in charge of presiding over the ceremony. He is not the one responsible for worshiping ancestors, but he coordinates Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, Zongzheng Temple, and Honglu Temple to host the ceremony.
The emperor is here, so there is no need for Yang Yue to make overall arrangements. But now, Yang Guang has handed over this task to Yang Yue, and Yang Yue has the power to coordinate various departments, prepare tributes, prepare sacrifices, clean the imperial temple, monks and Taoists also set up altars for social rituals, and advocate
There are also gongs, drums and string accompaniments.
This is a very complicated process, and it is all led by Yang Yuelai, who is almost equivalent to the host of red and white events.
Yang Ming and other members of the clan had to wear formal attire. After entering the Ancestral Temple, under the guidance of the chief priest, there were rules for when to kneel, how many times to kowtow, how many pillars of incense to burn, and what words to say.
Almost half a month after the ancestor worship, Yang Guang's reply came from a palace halfway along the canal.
The letter also asked Yang Ming whether the matter about Yang Yue was true or false, and he must find out.
At this time, Guan Wang Yang Xiong, Huang Fenglin, Chen Xiaoyi and others also found out that the person who worshiped the ancestors that day was indeed Xuan Zong and not Yang Yue.
Over in Huayin County, some people said they saw Yang Yue, and some said they saw Yang Xuanzang. However, the uncle and nephew were so similar in body shape and face, so it was easy to confuse them.
However, after checking the entry and exit records and conducting a thorough investigation in the city, it was basically confirmed that it had nothing to do with Yang Yue.
Yang Xiong was just going through the motions and didn't take the whole process seriously at all. As soon as Huang Fenglin saw this posture, he knew that he could arrange it casually, so he was responsible for recording and investigating the whole incident. Chen Xiaoyi turned a blind eye.
, Quan should be dealing with errands.
Pei Ji was completely confused now. Although he knew that this was not the case, if he didn't admit his mistake at this time, he would end up very miserable. He was afraid that King Qin would find a reason to do something to him.
So he took the initiative to plead guilty at the court meeting, saying that he was negligent and deceived His Majesty without investigating clearly, and that he deserved death.
This is called a smart person, able to bend and stretch.
With his attitude, it is really difficult for Yang Ming to deal with him, because the word "wind heard" in Yushitai has the meaning of being difficult to distinguish between true and false. It means that as long as you hear about it, you have to report it.
As for the authenticity, the emperor will naturally find out.
That was probably what happened, so Yang Ming organized all the files that Yang Xiong and the others found and presented them to the emperor in the form of memorials. Then he wrote a letter in his own name and sent someone to deliver it to his father, Yang Guang.
When Yang Guang received these files, it was already approaching October, because Yang Guang had successfully arrived in Yangzhou and moved into Jiangdu Palace.
Jiangdu is a county, and its capital is Yangzhou.
On the way to Jiangdu, he also found a beauty, a married woman named Wu Jiangxian, who was named Mrs. Kongtong by Yang Guang.
At present, Yang Guang favored this woman the most. He had sex almost day and night and ignored government affairs. The file sent by Yang Ming was put on hold for more than half a month before he got out of the woman's boudoir.
I have to say that in some aspects, Yang Guang is much better than his third son. As for his second son, it’s hard to say. Let’s call it equal.
On this day, Yang Guang, dressed in casual clothes, summoned ministers to discuss affairs in the Chengxiang Hall. He was so smart these days that he didn't even bother to wear formal clothes.
"My lords, do you know how the people of Jiangdu praise me?" Yang Guang said with a smile. He was outspoken and wanted everyone to flatter him.
Yu Wenshu said happily: "He Chou made a ceremonial guard, but it lacked feathers, and a crane took its own feathers and offered them. Therefore, it was widely spread among the people in Jiangdu that the emperor made feathers for the ceremony, and the birds and animals offered them themselves. The emperor was actually born as a saint."
"I'm afraid you made the ears to please me," Yang Guangguang rolled up his sleeves and laughed loudly, his expression was quite helpful.
Yu Wenshu suddenly pretended to be frightened and said: "How dare I make up this statement? Now it is spread all over the south of the Yangtze River. Your Majesty can send someone to hear it and know the truth."
Others also smiled and agreed, saying that they had indeed heard such rumors.
Yang Guang was in a good mood, resting his elbows on his knees lazily, dragging his cheeks and saying with a smile:
"When I first came to Yangzhou, I exempted Yangzhou from taxes and granted amnesty to prisoners. Such kindness and kindness will naturally be praised by all people."
This is to spend money to earn money. The first thing Yang Guang did when he came to Yangzhou was to exempt Yangzhou City from taxes for five years, plus three years from taxes in the area under the jurisdiction of the old general administration.
The original general manager of Yangzhou and the military governor of the forty-four states were all exempted from tax for three years.
First of all, this approach does have a great pacifying effect on the Jiangnan region. No matter the aristocratic families or ordinary people, they must be very happy. They don’t have to pay taxes for three to five years. This is definitely a good thing. Therefore, this measure has positive effects.
meaningful.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! However, you have exempted too much money. Half of the South does not pay taxes. What is the concept?
First you built Tokyo, then you built the Guangtong Canal. The north was almost brought down by you. Now you are here to benefit the people in the south?
Within three to five years, Jiangnan will not be able to collect a penny of taxes, so Yang Guang's expenses must be met in the north, but Yang Guang's expenses are really too great.
Right now, all the people in Jiangdu have gone to the riverside to watch your luxurious fleet.
There is one dragon boat for the emperor, one Xiangchi boat for the queen, nine floating scenery boats for high-level concubines, thirty-six floating watercolor boats for low-level concubines, fifty-two fifth-floor boats of the third rank, and one hundred and two third-floor boats.
Ten ships of the fourth rank for officials, monks, and Taoists, two hundred and fifty ships of the second floor for officials of the fifth rank, envoys from various countries, Huang Mifang of the fifth rank and below, and there are also Fenghuan, Huanglong, Red Ship and other ships, totaling 5,110
Ninety-one ships.
Regarding the scene of Yang Guangnan's inspection of Jiangdu, Zizhi Tongjian recorded: The boats and boats were connected for more than 200 miles, shining on the Sichuan and land, and the cavalry was marching on both sides of the river, with flags covering the fields.
In fact, until now, there are still more than a thousand ships that have not reached Jiangdu.
After everyone was fawning and flattering for a while, Yang Guang felt comfortable and asked Gao Ye to select some important ones from the files and deal with them briefly.
He is not in the mood to deal with government affairs now. Kongtong's wife Wu Jiangxian is wearing transparent tulle and waiting for him in the back palace.
So, what memorials are important?
First of all, look at people. The person who wrote the memorial is important, so the memorial is important.
Yang Ming did his part.
The file was very thick, and Yang Guang was really too lazy to read it. He only picked out the final summary and briefly browsed through it.
As soon as he finished reading, his brows knitted together.
The third child is becoming more and more courageous. He dares to present such a result to me? Does he think I am easy to deal with?
With a snap, Yang Guang threw the memorial aside.
When everyone saw that the emperor was angry, they did not dare to say anything. Only Lai Huer asked in a low voice: "What is contained in the memorial? It made your majesty angry?"
"Don't you know how to read it yourself?" Yang Guang said in an angry tone.
Lai Huer stood up and carefully picked up the memorial. After reading it, he handed it to Yu Wenshu beside him.
Then, the ministers circulated it one after another, and Yang Xuangan's expression changed the most.
Damn Pei Ji, I will deal with you sooner or later.
Yu Wenshu was elated. In his opinion, this was an excellent opportunity to add insult to injury. Because His Majesty was angry, only by following His Majesty's anger could the King of Qin be drawn to him and burn him properly.
Yu Wenshu frowned and said: "Yang Yue disrespects the emperor, which is disrespectful. Why did the King of Qin let King Guan and two minor officials do such a big thing? The Dali Temple of the Ministry of Punishment did not participate at all. It is really incredible."
His words clearly meant to drag the King of Qin into the water. King Cai Yang Zhiji had formed a friendship with Yang Ming during the Renshou Palace Incident, and he also received a letter from the capital, saying that Yang Ming re-employed a member of the clan. From this point of view,
If so, the King of Qin is one of his own.
So he glanced at Xuangan first and then said:
"Perhaps I have really misunderstood. It is really unlikely that Yang Zhongshu is going to worship his ancestors half-way. After all, he is returning to Beijing on orders and has no sacrifices prepared. How can he worship his ancestors? I have never heard of anyone who can worship his ancestors with bare hands."
Yang Xuangan did not expect that someone would actually help him. He was overjoyed and said quickly: "Your Majesty, my uncle has definitely been slandered by rumors."
"Haha" Yang Guang sneered: "Can you give me a reason?"
Yang Xuangan said righteously: "Uncle Yang Yue has no children. It would be extremely unfilial to have no children. How can he be worthy of such an important event as ancestor worship?"
This reason is completely tenable, but even Yang Guang is embarrassed to mention Yang Yue's lack of children. He never thought that Yang Xuangan would expose it in front of so many people.
Everyone knew that Yang Yue was not good at that, but no one dared to say it because it would reveal his shortcomings.
Yang Guang nodded and thought deeply. Indeed, Yang Yue has no heirs, which is a big flaw. You have given up to your ancestors, so what qualifications do you have to worship your ancestors?
Although he has a stepson, Xuanting, a stepson is still a stepson after all.
Yu Shiji had been successfully bribed by Yang Jian when he was in Luoyang. At this critical moment, he would naturally stand up and add insult to injury.
"Pei Ji has always been cautious. If there is no definite basis, he will not slander Yang Zhongshu. As Xu Guogong said, the King of Qin should not let Dali Temple of the Ministry of Justice stay out of the matter. It is illegal. Yang Zhongshu and the King of Qin are in-laws. Is there any suspicion of favoritism?
Woolen cloth?"
Su Wei immediately retorted: "The record in the file is clear. The King of Qin acted like this because he was worried about the meeting of the three ministers and delayed the sacrifice to the Taimiao. Minister Yu felt that His Highness would favor Yang Yue's personal interests and ignore the other party's violation of the rules."
What? If Yang Yue really does half-way sacrifice to his ancestors, it is not only disrespectful to His Majesty, but also contemptuous of the clan. As a member of the clan, how can King Qin let it go?"
Niu Hong looked at Su Wei and said with a smile: "What Shilang Yu means is that the King of Qin wants to protect Yang Yue regardless of the clan. I feel ridiculous when I hear it."
"I didn't mean that, don't talk nonsense," Yu Shiji quickly shouted injustice.
Yang Gongren even snorted coldly: "And the implication of Minister Yu's words is that my father is also suspected of showing favoritism?"
His father, Yang Xiong, is the general person in charge of the investigation. All the eulogy files are reviewed and handled by Yang Xiong. Yu Wenshu and the others suspect that there is something fishy in the investigation, and Yang Gongren's father is undoubtedly involved. Can they be happy?
At this time, Sun Chi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, looked at the emperor and stated:
"Chen Xiaoyi is loyal and upright, clean and strict in enforcing the law. Since he is also one of the handlers, I think this result will not be wrong."
Yang Gongren was unhappy again: "What do you mean by that? My father is not loyal? The original intention of King Qin to hand over the eucalyptus to my father was because the old man was loyal to His Majesty and there was absolutely no possibility of shielding anyone. Chen Xiaoyi is a little kid
The young Shi Yushi is so loyal and upright that it is not his turn."
Changsun Chi was speechless.
The audience was quarreling with each other. Yang Guang felt quite at ease, as if he were watching a play. However, in his heart, he still felt uneasy about his son. The third son's palace was too deep and his work was meticulous. He wanted to protect Yang Yue and ensure the safety of others.
Can't find anything fishy.
At this time, Gao Ye came close to Yang Guang's ear and whispered:
"The King of Qin has a family letter, which was sent together with the files. The family letter is currently with the Queen. Do you want to get it now?"
Yang Guang suddenly frowned: "Since there is a letter, why is it with the Queen?"
"Because there were two letters, one for His Majesty and one for the Queen. The Queen thought it should be an ordinary greeting letter, so she put them away," Takano said.
"Hutu," Yang Guang said in a deep voice, "fetch the letter."
He knew that his son would not send a letter to his father if he just asked for greetings, and the third child had done this kind of thing before, doing one thing overtly and another secretly.
After Yang Guang read his son's letter, he was completely relieved.
Yang Yue did go there, but it was not to pay homage to his ancestors, but to pay homage to his brother Yang Su. This is understandable, because when Yang Su died, Yang Yue was not in the capital, but in Luoyang supervising the construction of the canal.
What's more, the two brothers have always had a deep relationship and could not see each other before they died. Now that they are just passing by, it doesn't matter if they pay their respects.
The third child also suppressed the matter in order to minimize the big matter and avoid affecting the ancestral sacrifices of the Yang family's ancestral temple.
The third child is still looking out for the overall situation.