"Comparing me to the violent Qin Dynasty, is this what Gao said?" Yang Guang had a long face.~~!-
"Reporting to your majesty, today I went to Shengle Palace, the ancient city of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was really dilapidated. Prime Minister Su praised the ancient times and praised the present. He praised the towering Great Wall for protecting the outside and protecting the inside. However, Gao ridiculed what your majesty built last year.
The Great Wall is built of bones, but I couldn’t bear to hear it and refuted him. The Holy One built the Great Wall for the Sui and Sui Dynasties, but he said, Qin built the Great Wall, and the second generation will perish? How can the Great Wall be built for thousands of generations?"
"Bang!" With a loud noise, Yang Guang threw the wine glass to the ground, causing it to shatter into pieces. Yang Guang became furious, "Shuru, do you really think that I don't dare to kill you?"
Yang Guang has hated Gao for a long time. Gao is the in-laws of the former prince Yang Yong and Yang Yong's staunchest supporter. Although Gao fled back to his old home in Bohai County on the eve of the Renji Palace coup, it did not make Yang Guang disappear.
In order to avoid suspicion of Gao, Gao's prestige was so high that it even surpassed that of Yang Su, so that when new officials entered the official position, they would swear to serve Gao.
When Yang Guang was building the Great Wall last year, Yang Guang wanted to kill him when Gao persuaded him. However, hundreds of officials interceded, so Yang Guang found no reason to kill him and had to let him go. But today, he actually ridiculed himself and died. This
This made Yang Guang intolerable.
"He who preached my will, spoke lies, deceived the emperor, and ignored his superiors is a crime that cannot be pardoned. All his officials and titles will be dismissed and he will be sent to the Yellow River to be executed!"
Gao was falsely accused by Zhang Heng, and disaster struck from the sky. Gao Zheng and Su Wei were drinking in the tent. More than a hundred wolf-like warriors rushed into the tent and knocked him over with a punch. Dozens of warriors rushed forward.
Strip him of his official robe, knock off his official hat, and tie him up.
Gao struggled and shouted: "What crime am I guilty of!"
An eunuch announced loudly: "He spoke lies and deceived the emperor. His crime cannot be pardoned. The Holy One has decreed that he should be dismissed from all his titles and be taken to the bank of the Yellow River to be executed!"
"Wait a minute!"
Su Wei on the side was anxious, "Why did Gao Shijun deceive you and ignore him? Who did he listen to?"
After all, Su Wei was the prime minister and held a high position. The eunuch did not dare to offend him too much, so he explained with a wry smile: "It was Zhang Yushi who impeached Duke Gao, saying that Duke Gao compared the emperor to the violent Qin Dynasty and ridiculed the emperor II and died. The emperor was furious.
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"Nonsense!"
Su Wei was also angry. Zhang Heng dared to frame an important minister for nothing. He said anxiously: "Please wait a moment. I will go and explain to the Holy One that this is not the case."
He turned to leave, but Gao shouted: "Brother Wuwei, listen to me. Your Majesty has been intending to kill me for a long time. Today is just an excuse. If you go, you will be hurt. Brother Wuwei, why do you need to say more if your destiny is like this?"
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"No! If you were killed innocently, wouldn't it make all the officials feel cold? Back then, I was recommended by the public to be reused. Today, the public is in trouble, how can I not save him?"
Su Wei ignored him and walked quickly outside the tent. The guards inside the tent looked at the eunuch who announced the decree. The eunuch rolled his eyes and said: "We will escort you to the Yellow River. You can walk slowly!"
"Your Majesty, the high minister has been wronged!"
Su Wei knelt under the city and shouted loudly that the gates of the city were closed and Yang Guang was nowhere to be seen. At this time, more and more officials heard the news and came to plead for Gao. Pei Ju, Pei Yun, Zhang Jin,
Yuan She, Niu Hong
, Yang Xuangan, Zheng Shanguo, Zhou Fashang, Yang Yichen, Yang Xiong and nearly a hundred other important officials of the imperial court knelt down at the foot of the city to plead for Gao. Hundreds of ministers knelt on the ground and begged loudly, which was moving. **
In the imperial study room, Yang Guang could see the officials begging for mercy from the small window on the wall. But the more he looked like this, the more determined he was in killing Gao. He had gradually calmed down, and he also noticed that there was something wrong with Zhang Heng's words. The reality.
As a veteran of decades, how could he say in front of so many people, "Qin built the Great Wall, and he will die in his second generation?", etc. It is best for Gao to talk to people close to him, at least. Zhang Heng couldn't hear it, but since Zhang Heng was willing to take the blame himself, why not Yang Guang? Killing Gao and then killing Zhang Heng on the charge of frame-up can also calm the public anger.
Yang Guang would never let go of this opportunity to kill someone easily. Seeing more and more ministers arriving, Yang Guang sneered and issued another decree: "Publish my decree, Su Wei uses the past to satirize the present. As a If the prime minister of the country speaks inappropriately, he will be removed from the post of left-hand servant and dismissed from the service of the people!"
In order to show that he was not just killing Gao, he simply dismissed Su Wei as well. The reason was that he said, 'Those who only know martial arts but not literary affairs in all dynasties will surely be destroyed.
The emperor's decree was passed down, and all the ministers were in mourning. Even Su Wei was not spared. He was deposed as a citizen. Su Wei was stripped of his official hat and the fish certificate was taken away. He felt sad. It seems that Gao Zhen will not be spared this time. .
At this time, Pei Ju stood up and said with great anger: "Dear ministers, Zhang Heng has committed a heinous crime by falsely accusing a high minister. I will go to him and ask for an explanation!"
He raised his arms and shouted, and dozens of people stood up and followed him angrily towards the camp at Yushitai. However, Niu Hong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and other court officials still knelt on the ground and shouted sadly: "Your Majesty, the high minister has been wronged. Don’t kill him!”
At this moment, there was a sound of horse hoofbeats. Yang Yuanqing and more than a hundred guards accompanied Yang and the other three young princes on their way back on horseback. Yang Yuanqing was stunned when he saw the ministers kneeling on the ground. He got off his horse and bowed to Niu Hong. Qiang said: "Niu Shangshu, why is this?"
The white-haired Niu Hong sighed and said: "Gao Xiangguo was framed by Zhang Heng, and the Holy Emperor wanted to kill Gao Xiang. We are interceding for Gao Xiangguo, and now even Su Xiangguo has been dismissed."
Yang Yuanqing was shocked. Yang Guang actually wanted to kill Gao. At this time, another eunuch came out and said loudly: "The Holy Spirit has spoken orally, Gao deceives the king and ignores the emperor. The crime cannot be forgiven. Anyone who pleads for mercy will be dismissed. You will go back as soon as possible." !”
Niu Hong couldn't help but burst into tears. He raised his hands to the sky and shouted: "Oh my God! Is the number one hero of the Sui Dynasty being harmed by villains like this?"
Yang Yuanqing was extremely anxious. He grabbed the sleeve of the eunuch who announced the decree and said: "My father-in-law, please tell your majesty that Yang Yuanqing has something to see your majesty!"
The eunuch who announced the decree was the eunuch surnamed Zhu who went to Liaodong to declare the decree. He knew Yang Yuanqing. He sighed and said: "General Yang, it's useless. The Holy Emperor will not accept anyone's plea for mercy!"
"Eunuch Zhu, I am not asking for an audience with Your Majesty because of the affairs of the Prime Minister, but of Wuyuan County."
"Okay! I'll go and report it to you.
Eunuch Zhu turned around and entered the city. Yang Yuanqing was pacing back and forth under the city with his hands behind his back. He was also very nervous. Gao had a relationship with him that he had forgotten about years ago, so he had to save him.
At this moment, the eunuch appeared at the door and said loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree. Yang Yuanqing, the general manager of Xuanfeng Prefecture, has an audience!"
A glimmer of hope ignited in Niu Hong's heart. He took Yang Yuanqing's arm and said, "General Yang, the fate of the Prime Minister depends on you."
Yang Yuanqing patted Niu Hong's hand and said solemnly: "No matter what, I must save the life of the prime minister. At worst, I will be dismissed from my post!"
Yang Yuanqing turned around and strode towards the city. Niu Hong looked at his back and sighed in his heart. If even Yang Yuanqing couldn't be saved, Gao Zhen would be doomed.
"What do you want from me?" In the imperial study room, Yang Guang glanced coldly at Yang Yuanqing.
Yang Yuanqing also knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, considering that Prime Minister Gao has worked so hard for the Sui Dynasty, I beg your Majesty to spare Prime Minister Gao once."
Yang Guangda was angry and slapped the table, "I have said that whoever dares to plead for Gao will be dismissed from his position, Yang Yuanqing! Do you dare to contradict Long Yan?"
"Your Majesty, do you still remember what you promised me?"
Yang Guang's expression changed, and he said coldly: "I don't remember, when?"
Yang Yuanqing glanced at several eunuchs, and Yang Guang waved his hand, "You all go down!"
Several eunuchs retreated, and only Yang Guang and Yang Yuanqing were left in the imperial study. Yang Yuanqing then whispered: "In Renjie Palace, on the Baiyu Pagoda, I don't want your majesty's reward, but I only ask that your majesty can agree to it in the future."
One thing, His Majesty agreed at that time."
"You dare to threaten me?" Yang Guang snorted heavily.
Yang Yuanqing knew that the critical moment had come. Yang Guang's tone indicated that he had admitted that this was the case. If he did not seize this opportunity, Gao would undoubtedly die.
"I dare not threaten your majesty, but your majesty did agree to my promise. I only ask your majesty to spare Gao Ying's life, and I have nothing else to ask for."
The imperial study room was unusually quiet. Yang Guang was looking at the roof, seeming to be thinking about something. Yang Yuanqing was kneeling on the ground without saying a word. He had kicked the ball to Yang Guang to see how Yang Guang would fulfill his promise.
I don't know how long it took, Yang Guang finally said slowly: "Yang Yuanqing, I am the king of a country and I will not break my promise. I can fulfill my promise, but you have angered me. I will not spare you and will remove you from your post. You
Do you understand?"
"I understand!"
Yang Guang's eyes narrowed to a slit, shining with a frightening light. He stared at Yang Yuanqing and said slowly: "Yang Yuanqing, I will give you another chance. I have decided to immigrate 300,000 households to the Hetao. The general manager of Fengzhou will be promoted."
As a second-level general manager, on the same level as Youzhou, with 50,000 troops permanently stationed. If you give up this request, I will make you a county official and allow you to be stationed in Fengzhou permanently. How about that? You have to think carefully."
Yang Yuanqing was a little excited. The conditions offered by Yang Guang were too generous. Fengzhou was the place where he had lived for nearly ten years. Of course he did not want to lose his position as general manager easily, not to mention that Fengzhou was about to expand. At this time, there was a faint sound outside the window.
Yang Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat, he shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, when I was five years old, I had many dreams of the high minister's wisdom. I was appreciated by my grandfather and was able to train him. Otherwise, as a concubine, how could I get ahead? The high minister is in trouble today, and I
If you don't save him, it would be unjust. I would rather not be the governor of Fengzhou and beg your majesty to spare his life."
Yang Guang stared at him for a long time. The sharpness in his eyes disappeared and gradually became softer, but his tone was still cold.
"Yang Yuanqing, as a court official, you bought and sold livestock with the Turks on your own and violated the court's laws. Can you plead guilty?"
Yang Yuanqing felt relieved. He knew that Gao had been saved, and he said calmly: "I am aware of my guilt!"
"Okay! Back off."
Yang Yuanqing retreated, and Yang Guang walked to the window and looked at Niu Hong and dozens of other officials who were still kneeling on the ground and refused to give up. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.