"Foreign Minister Yang Gao pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of China. I wish His Majesty the Emperor long life."
Yang Xun is the patriarch of the Yang family in Dali. The Bai family is the largest family in Dali. The Duan family, the Gao family, the Yang family, and the Dong family are all Bai people.
The Yang surname accounts for fully 30% of the Bai people. At that time, there were more than 200 senior officials in Nanzhao, and Yang surname accounted for 53 of them. Among the 20 figures on the Dehua stele in Nanzhao, there were people named Yang.
Eleven.
It is also because of this that the Yang family's status is very embarrassing, both in Nanzhao before and in Dali now.
Is Yang Jiaqiang?
Strong, but not many have actually climbed to the top.
It is because the Yang family is too powerful that neither the King of Nanzhao nor the current Emperor of the Duan family of Dali can do without the Yang family, nor dare to reuse the Yang family.
It’s not like the Emperor of the Duan family has never thought of uniting with the Yang family to deal with the Gao family, but if the Gao family is really defeated, who will deal with the Yang family?
The rise of the Gao family was due to the fact that Cong Long, the founding hero, had only risen for twenty or thirty years and had no foundation.
The Yang family is a powerful family that has been strong for hundreds of years. If the Yang family really wants to rise, it is hard to say whether the Duan family can become emperor.
Therefore, it's not that the Duan family doesn't know how to use the Yang family to deal with the Gao family, but that they don't dare.
It wasn't until Zhongyuan intervened that the Duan family dared to conspire with the Yang family.
After all, only the Central Plains can suppress the Gao family and the Yang family.
"No courtesy, just take a seat!"
Luo Youdu motioned for Yang Xun to take a seat, and secretly laughed: The Gao family and the Yang family in Dali were contacting him, and betrayal of the country and land was on the rise.
Only the Duan family showed no expression at all.
Is it because you don’t want to show off and hug Zhongyuan’s lap?
No, it's because I'm not qualified.
Why couldn't Gao Fang help the Yang family, and how could he help Duan Sicong?
After returning to Dali, Duan Sicong was placed under house arrest in disguise.
Yang Xun did not dare to look directly at the Emperor of Central Plains who was above him. He glanced at him and sat upright.
Luo Youdu said: "I have learned from Ma Shuai about your son's cooperation in the matter of Dongchuan County, and I am very pleased. I do not trust the Gao family. The operation of the Dongchuan mine has to be taken care of by your Yang family."
One or two.”
Yang Shen said loudly: "Foreign ministers will never disappoint His Majesty the Emperor."
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed in front of the hall with some humility, saying: "Although the foreign minister is far away in southern Xinjiang, he loves the culture of the Central Plains and yearns for the prosperity of the Celestial Kingdom. When he was young, his ambition was to study in the Central Plains. Like Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, he wanted to study in the Central Plains.
I want to obtain the classics of Confucius and Mencius. But my family and country are in turmoil and it is not convenient to travel far. I have a son named Yang Yunren, who is as obsessed with the culture of the Central Plains as the foreign ministers. I wonder if I can study in the Central Plains with Your Majesty?"
Yang Xun's words reveal his admiration for the Central Plains and his longing for the Central Plains.
Luo Youdu understood this and thought of Pi Luoge, the king of Nanzhao back then.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, there were six relatively powerful small countries in the Erhai area. They were ruled by six kings and were called the Liuzhao. They were: Mengxunzhao, Yuejizhao, Langqiongzhao, Jieyizhao, and Shilangzhao.
, Mengshe Zhao. Among them, Mengshe Zhao is in the south of other Zhaos and is called Nanzhao.
The reason why Nanzhao was able to rise and unify the six imperial edicts was because Piluo Pavilion kept kneeling and licking the Tang Dynasty. As a result, it gained the support of the Tang Dynasty and unified the six imperial edicts, thus creating a hegemonic power in the south.
Yang Xun is so humble, he must have a big plan, and he most likely wants to become the second Pi Luoge.
After all, when the Nanzhao Kingdom was destroyed, the Yang family was the first to rise.
Yang Qianzhen founded Dayi Ning Kingdom, but was defeated by Duan Siping.
Luo Youdu said: "It's rare that Mr. Yang yearns for the Central Plains so much. I'm sure. Not only do I want to satisfy your son's wish, but I also want to satisfy Mr. Yang's desire to learn. After returning to Beijing, I will select knowledgeable people from the Central Plains to give lectures in Dali.
, and compiled the classics of Confucius and Mencius and sent them to Dali. In addition, I authorized Dali students to study in Chengdu and even Beijing."
Yang Xi looked overjoyed and said: "In this way, we people in the remote southern wilderness can also learn from the words of Confucius and Mencius. Your Majesty's kindness will shine through the ages."
Luo Youdu and Yang Xian briefly discussed this aspect and set the tone.
Yang Xun needs the support of the Central Plains to increase his influence, so as to achieve his ulterior ambitions.
Luo Youdu needed to promote the Central Plains culture in Dali through Yang Gu and achieve ideological unity.
Everyone gets what they need.
It just so happened that Luo Youdu originally planned to use Zhuge Liang's influence to make a fuss and gain confidence in the people of Dali.
Now, Confucius and Mencius on the left, Zhuge Liang on the right, give Dali a spiritual and soul cleansing.
Yang Xun may not be able to see Luo Youdu's ambition, but there is no overall situation that matters.
Your own interests are the overall concern.
Only by kneeling and licking the Central Plains can we maximize our benefits.
As for Dali?
Who among the Yang family, Gao family, and the Duan family takes the Duan family seriously?
Luo Youdu asked someone to send Yang Xun away to the government office, and casually took the gift list beside him.
This is a great gift given by Yang Gu on his visit, and there are a hundred kinds of gifts.
Luo Youdu's eyes fell on a jadeite white jade bracelet from the Bagan Dynasty, and asked someone to get the bracelet.
Luo Youdu was quite surprised when he looked at the white and warm white jade bracelet in his hand. Generally speaking, the greener the jadeite, the purer it is.
The kind of white glass jade he has is rare.
Putting the white jade bracelet into his bag, Luo Youdu walked back to the inner hall.
Mrs. Hua Rui is tidying up her hair, with a touch of sadness in her pretty appearance.
Knowing that she was about to return to the north, she couldn't help but feel a little sad thinking about Fu Qing'er and others who were about to face Bianjing.
Compared with the status of the main palace Fu Qing'er as the daughter of the King of Wei, the daughter of a handsome and handsome woman, the daughter of Emperor Zhou E's Jiangnan celebrities, she is even more talented than Jiangnan in the Central Plains.
As a married woman, I really have no place on the stage.
Mrs. Huarui's purpose at the beginning was very pure. She didn't want to be reduced to a prostitute. Even if she was inevitably reduced to a plaything, she had to be one person's plaything.
Facing Luo Youdu, she showed off her beauty and skills as soon as they met, secretly teasing and seducing him.
After getting to know each other these days, Mrs. Huarui found that Luo Youdu looked and behaved just like ordinary people. He took care of and served her tenderly, enjoyed it, and was inspired by him.
But whenever he encounters business, he can always restrain himself and put business first.
No matter how crazy he plays, he will get up on time to exercise, read books and handle government affairs.
He would fool around with himself, and even make promiscuous remarks during the day, but only after his official duties were taken care of.
In the face of complex state affairs, Dali's military affairs, and even the battle situation thousands of miles away in the south of the Yangtze River, he commanded the situation with determination. The civil servants and generals acted like an arm and a finger, and everyone above and below was convinced.
Mrs. Huarui looked on with admiration.
Compared to Meng Chang who made the entire Shu people suffer because of his words, the difference is immeasurable.
Being able to serve such a person is probably my greatest blessing.
Mrs. Huarui thought to herself and served her even more diligently.
It wasn't until she received the news of her return to the north that Mrs. Huarui realized what she was doing.
In Chengdu, I was alone, but it was different when I returned to Bianjing.
What should I do if the queen in the palace dislikes me or loses her favor?
It is inevitable to worry about gains and losses!
Luo Youdu saw that Mrs. Huarui had a strange look on her face, so she pretended not to know, walked in and said, "Madam, please rub my shoulders. I have met some old stubborns these days, which makes me very tired. I don't know if they are uncomfortable or not. There are a lot of them."
At this age, I kneel and sit respectfully, and I am so tired that I dare not move my shoulders. Otherwise, they will be like my prime minister, who reads the "Book of Rites" to admonish himself."
Mrs. Huarui smiled lightly and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty is a wise king and holy master, so he will take care of them. If you were a mediocre master, how could you care about this..."
Her delicate hands gently squeezed Luo Youdu's shoulders.
Luo Youdu enjoyed the beauty's service. He looked at the long and slender white jade-like fingers on his shoulders. He covered them with his hands, gently pulled them forward, looked at them carefully, and said: "Ice muscles and jade bones, what I said is true.
"
Mrs. Huarui pressed her whole body against Luo Youdu's back. She didn't feel much shame. Instead, she generously rested her chin on his shoulder and blew gently on his neck.
It's refreshing and very comfortable.
Luo Youdu played with her delicate little hands, put on the jadeite white jade bracelet, and said with a smile: "Why do I feel that this jadeite white jade bracelet is not as fair as the lady's skin."
Mrs. Huarui looked at the exquisite jade bracelet on her wrist, with a flash of brilliance in her eyes.
Luo Youdu said: "This is a gift from Marquis Shanchan of Dali. When I got it, I thought: This beautiful jade is not as white as my wife's skin. I gave it a try and it turned out to be true. Alas, I originally wanted to give my wife some jewelry.
To enhance the lady’s appearance, I don’t think this exquisite emerald and white jade bracelet will look vulgar when worn on the lady.”
Mrs. Huarui said softly: "I like it, I like it very much."
Luo Youdu smiled and said: "That's good. If Madam likes it, I'll be happy."
Mrs. Huarui looked at the emerald white jade bracelet in her hand, and the sadness in her eyes dissipated a lot: "Your Majesty!"
Mrs. Huarui hugged Luo Youdu from behind and rubbed her against her.
Luo Youdu was immediately distracted. He turned around and kissed Mrs. Huarui's little mouth, and said softly: "Go to the back room and wait for me. I will finally meet Ouyang Hui, and then I will find you."
Mrs. Huarui's eyebrows were full of spring and she said with a smile: "I am waiting for Your Majesty."
Luo Youdu rested for a while and then received news that Ouyang Hui had asked to see him.
Luo Youdu returned to the main hall of the government office and met Ouyang Hui.
Ouyang Hui has been following Wu Zhaoyi to govern Shu.
At the time of spring plowing, Wu Zhaoyi and Ouyang Hui had abolished the tax deduction system for peonies, restored the old custom of growing grain and mulberry in Bashu, and encouraged the mountain people to farm.
They did not use any clever policies to highlight their abilities and let the people face a policy system that they did not understand at all. Instead, they pragmatically used the old system to allow the people to resume production as soon as possible, and the results were very obvious.
Wu Zhaoyi and Ouyang Hui's series of methods in Shu just proved that the old is not necessarily bad.
The times require innovation, but we cannot innovate blindly.
Luo Youdu was very satisfied with the performance of Wu Zhaoyi and Ouyang Hui, so he planned to reuse Ouyang Hui and make him responsible for the administrative affairs of Jianchang Mansion.
Ouyang Hui served as the Minister of Rites in Shu and had experience in contacting and interacting with the ethnic minorities in Shu. He also had contacts with Dali and knew what the Yi people needed and how to make them return home.
Jianchang Prefecture is an important place connecting the Tea Horse Road to central Sichuan. It rarely has to deal with Dali, Tubo and even Burma and Tianzhu.
Ouyang Hui is a very suitable candidate.
Luo Youdu was relieved to hand over Jianchang Mansion to him.
However, Luo Youdu needs a few words of advice regarding the copper mine in Dongchuan County.
The copper mine in Dongchuan County was the mine laid by Luo Youdu for Dali, and it must be dealt with properly.
"I have met His Majesty!"
Ouyang Hui was in high spirits and his eyes were piercing. He was completely different from a few months ago.
In Meng Chang's hands, he had nothing to do, just like a moth, submissive and trying to save his life.
He couldn't do what Wu Zhaoyi did and just quit.
He has to support his family, he has to eat and live. No matter how unsatisfactory he is, he has to persevere.
But after Luo Youdu destroyed Shu, Ouyang Hui found his old passion. He seemed to be twenty years younger. He was energetic in everything he did. He traveled among the mountains and forests, and came into contact with the barbarians without feeling tired.
"I love you, no gift!"
Luo Youdu pointed to the stool beside him and asked him to sit down, and said: "I believe Aiqing has received the news. I am going to promote you to the position of governor of Jianchang. Are you confident to take on this important task?"
Ouyang Hui did not hesitate: "Yes, I will never betray your majesty's trust."
Luo Youdu said: "I am going to use you, and I believe in your ability. Let you come here not for Jianchang, but for Dongchuan County. You must have some understanding of the situation in Dongchuan County. Regarding my arrangement, do you have
What insights?”
Ouyang Hui pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty's move is the only feasible way. Dongchuan County is in a special situation and the terrain is complex. Unless Shicheng County is taken over, it is impossible to fully control Dongchuan County. Your Majesty governs Dongchuan with Dali.
The county is indeed a master. However, I believe that it will last for five years at most and will collapse after ten years."
Luo Youdu's eyes flashed with approval and he said: "Go on!"
Ouyang replied: "Intimidated by His Majesty's power, the Yang family and the Gao family dare not have other ideas in the short term. But as time goes by, His Majesty's thoughts will be on the Khitan or the Western Regions, and the deterrent against the southwest will definitely decrease.
As expected, they will first use the 10% of the benefits that His Majesty gave to absentees. Then they will use the remaining 40% of His Majesty’s benefits..."
Luo Youdu asked: "Do you think they have the courage?"
Ouyang Hui said without hesitation: "Profits move people's hearts, and there is nothing to be afraid of. Although the Yang and Gao families are hostile, when the time comes, they will tacitly share the interests in His Majesty's hands. Both of them are
If you are greedy, there will be no checks and balances."
Luo Youdu clapped his hands and said: "My dear friend, I will order Dongchuan County under the jurisdiction of Jianchang later. Regarding Dongchuan County, I want you to delegate power and let the Yang and Gao families do whatever they want."
"Your Majesty?" Ouyang Hui looked at Luo Youdu in surprise.
Luo Youdu said: "The 10% profit I gave to the absentee workers was to win people's hearts. I want all the absentee workers in Dongchuan County to remember me well. They want to be greedy, let them be greedy, and they will tacitly share the profits of Dongchuan County.
It's up to them. What Aiqing has to do is to control the evidence. The more greedy they are, the more excuses I will have to send troops. I never care about Dongchuan County, what I want is the whole of Dali. If I don't take it now, the time has not come. The time has not come.
Once he arrives, no matter who he is, the Duan family, the Gao family, or the Yang family, all must be obedient."
Ouyang Hui took a breath and understood Luo Youdu's plan. A trace of excitement flashed in his eyes. This Dongchuan County will be the reason for Dali's demise.
With a hero like this, how can he not use his utmost strength?
Ouyang Hui's blood boiled and he shouted: "I understand."
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