Chapter Eleven Contradictory Strategies [Part 2] Asking for the Moon
As night fell in the capital, Yu Shiji's carriage slowly stopped in front of Yu Wen Shu's mansion. The concierge had already rushed in to report, and Yu Shiji did not come out of the carriage. He believed in his identity and naturally refused to stand in front of the steps and wait.
After a moment, he saw Yuwen Shu hurried out of the mansion, then slowly got off the carriage, bowed and smiled at Yuwen Shu, "Duke Yuwen, take the liberty to come to the door, please don't be surprised!"
"Oh! What is Yu Xiangguo saying? I'm afraid that Yu Xiangguo's elegant and wonderful people would like to think Yu Wen Shu is vulgar and refuse to come to the door." Feng ran out and grabbed Yu Shiji's sleeve and smiled: "Don't leave me two paintings of ink treasures."
, I won't let you go today."
"If Duke Yuwen wants my handwriting, then I will be ugly."
Although he is not very modest, Yu Shiji is indeed a famous calligrapher. He and his brother Yu Shinan are known as the "Two Yus". Yu Shiji is extremely arrogant about his own words.
In the study, Yu Shiji stood in front of the rice paper and focused for a moment. He picked up his pen and waved the poem "The Poem of Stone and Falling Tong" he wrote. He put the pen on and laughed and said, "I'm so ugly!"
"Good handwriting, what a cursive official!"
Yuwen Shu praised repeatedly and read: "The three autumn stems are falling, destroying a hundred feet of Ke. Half of the heart is left, and business is gradually gone."
The poetic artistic conception was quite bleak, which made Yu Wenshu feel something in his heart, so he nodded, "Please sit in the capital of Yu!"
The two sat down and a concubine served tea. Yuwen Shu took a sip of tea and asked slowly: "What do you think about the court in the prime minister? But it is time for 'the business is gradually missing'?"
Yu Shiji and Yu Wenshu formed an alliance because of Yang Yuanqing, a common enemy, but they both had their own scheming, and were far from heart to heart. Yu Shiji smiled and said, "The dragon boat on the priest is about to be built, the departure time has been set, right?
Half a month later, when we go, we probably have to celebrate the New Year in Jiangdu.”
"It's okay to celebrate the New Year, I'm afraid I'll spend the rest of my life in Jiangdu." Yuwen Shu tentatively said again.
Yu Shiji shook his head, "This is not the case. This time, it is mainly to supervise southern officials. Recently, southern officials are quite discontent. The emperor is worried about the division of the south, and he also told me clearly that he would return to Beijing in April next year."
Yuwen Shu frowned and asked carefully: "There are rumors that the emperor wants to move the capital to Jiangdu. Does the prime minister think that the emperor really has this intention?"
Yu Shiji pondered: "The cabin transportation is cut off and the taxes are small. In Luoyang, you can only eat the mountains and lose the whole country. You have to consider the long-term. The river is a prosperous place in Jianghuai, with a stable supply of food. The emperor is in charge of Jiangdu and can also command the world to suppress bandits.
When the bandits quelled and returned to Luoyang, the emperor also said that he would pass the throne to Changsun and he would return to Jiangdu to support his old age. Therefore, I think it is impossible to move. Besides, you and I are both confidants of the emperor. Can we believe the rumors outside?"
Yuwen Shu laughed and said, "Yu Xiangguo said it very well, but I have misunderstood."
Yuwen Shu didn't say anything anymore. In fact, Yang Guang went to Jiangdu just like him. Now that Yang Guang has decided, his Yuwen family's plan has gradually come.
At this time, Yu Shiji took out a memorial and placed it in front of Yuwen Shu, "Duke Yuwen takes a look at this memorial."
Yuwen Shu was suspicious, picked up the memorial and read it. He was furious. This was actually the memorial that Pei Renji impeached his eldest son Yu Wenhua and blackmailed the place and accepted bribes in the name of suppressing bandits. Yuwen Shu slapped the table heavily and said, "He
What a courage!"
Yu Shiji smiled and stood up and said, "If nothing happens, I will say goodbye. In addition, I remind Duke Yuwen that Pei Renji is a Guanglu doctor after all, Wenxi Pei. If Duke Yuwen is willing to deal with him, he should still use Duke.
Better to the public.”
"Thank you for the reminder of Prime Minister Yu!"
Yuwen Shu sent Yu Shiji away and returned to the study. At this time, he had no intention of appreciating Yu Shiji's calligraphy. Pei Renji's impeachment of his son made him angry, but he still forced himself to calm down. Of course, he understood Yu Shiji's intention, that is,
He had to use his own hands to deal with the Pei family, but he knew that Yu Shiji had a scheming, but he had to follow Yu Shiji's instructions. At this critical moment, his son could not have any problems.
This time, Pei Renji's impeachment memorial was intercepted because of Yu Shiji. What about the next time? If he asked Pei Yun to impeach, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Yuwen Shu was anxious. He couldn't sit down for a moment. He immediately stood up and ordered: "Prepare the carriage immediately, I want to enter the palace!"
...
The palace is messy and there are cages everywhere. This is common for the palace people. The emperor's long-term tour has made them unpack and pack their boxes. However, this year is a bit strange. It is usually done five days before traveling, but this is
Once, it was said that it would take half a month to go on a tour, and the Queen's instructions to bring all the things that could be taken away, which gave everyone an ominous premonition. Yuwen Shu hurriedly walked all the way in the Xuanzheng Hall.
On the field, he happened to meet the leader of the Shigu, Sima Dekan, Sima Dekan and Yuwen Zhiji were sworn friends. When he saw Yuwen Shu, he hurried forward to salute, "I'm a niece, see Uncle Yuwen!"
"Is it my nephew on duty tonight?"
"It's my nephew!"
Yuwen Shu knew that if Yang Guang wanted to send a guard to arrest people, it would have been assigned by Sima Dekan, the general on duty. He quickly pulled Sima Dekan aside and whispered to him a few words. Sima Dekan shot him.
"Uncle, everything is wrapped around my nephew."
Yuwen Shu praised him and walked quickly towards the side hall...
In the imperial study room, Yang Guang was in a heavy mood and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. Although he demoted Xiao Yu to a local official, a memorial submitted by Xiao Yu before leaving still upset him. There was a world of
More than thirty counties lost contact, and they were all old places in Northern Qi. If either officials rebelled, they would have fallen.
Everyone has his weaknesses, and Yang Guang is no exception. He is talented and ambitious. He uses Chen Shubao's wild yin as a mirror, is diligent in government affairs, and is alienated from women. This is his advantage, but hidden behind his strengths,
He also has fatal weaknesses, and he cannot withstand setbacks.
The siege of Yanmen lost all the dignity of the emperor. He no longer had confidence in himself. Faced with the increasingly fierce rebellion in various places, he thought of escaping.
Now, almost the entire Shandong is trapped in the rebellion. Luoyang is attacked from all sides, and it is no longer a safe place. He needs to find a safe place and calmly deploy the bandit suppression. Either Guanzhong or Jiangdu, Guanzhong is the old nest of Guanlong nobles.
, more dangerous than Luoyang, he won’t go, he can only be Jiangdu.
When he thought of Jiangdu, a trace of warmth appeared in Yang Guang's heart. It was the destination of his soul. The humid climate, the rich water town, the elegant scholars, the beautiful women, and the gentle tone made him extremely intoxicated.
Yang Guang held his hands behind his back and looked at the night outside the window. A thought surged from his heart. He was unbearable. He wanted to go to Jiangdu and forget all the troubles in the north. At this time, Yang Guang was anxious. He felt that he could not wait for a moment.
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At this moment, an eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, Yuwen Xiangguo is here, and he says there is an urgent matter to report!"
Yang Guang sighed, Yuwen Shu's arrival pulled him back to reality "Supreme him in!"
After a moment, Yuwen Shu hurried into the imperial study room. Yang Guang stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, as if he didn't know his arrival. Although Yuwen Shu was anxious, he did not dare to interrupt Yang Guang's thoughts at this time.
After a while, Yang Guang asked slowly, "Yuwen Aiqing, you are my old minister. After years of ups and downs, tell me, should I go to Jiangdu?"
"Your Majesty, I only know that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."
Yang Guang turned his head and stared at him, "You mean, Luoyang is a wall now?"
"Your Majesty, there are bandits in Northern Qi outside Luoyang, the remnants of the nobles in Long have not been eliminated, the food and grass are not continued, the taxes are cut off, Yang Xuangan rebelled, and shouted in Luoyang, and the people responded, which shows that the people are not attached to each other. I can't think of what safety there is in Luoyang.
Where? Once the bandits gather in all directions, I am afraid that the emperor's order will not be passed on for a hundred miles. Please give your Majesty a clear explanation of the words of your heart!"
Yang Guang sighed. He thought so. He temporarily put down his southern tour and asked, "What's the matter with Yuwen Aiqing?"
"Your Majesty, I just received an urgent report from the eldest son Huaji. Pei Renji had ulterior motives and had a disobedience. According to Shangluo County, the situation was extremely urgent."
Yang Guang frowned and said, "Although Pei Renji belongs to Wenxi Pei's family, Pei Yun still has no other intentions. Why is he like this?"
"Your Majesty, Pei Xingyan, the son of Pei Renji, is a general under Yang Yuanqing. He is helping Yang Yuanqing for his son, not the Pei family."
Yang Guang didn't know that Pei Renji's son was beside Yang Yuanqing. He asked in surprise: "Is what Yuwen Aiqing said true?"
"Everything is true. If Your Majesty does not believe that Pei Renji is treasonable, you can send a guard to arrest him and interrogate him in detail. If Your Majesty's report is not true, you can punish him!"
Since Yuwen Shu said this, Yang Guang believed it a little and immediately ordered: "Transfer my order and order the Shiwei to go to Shangluo to arrest Pei Renji and return to Beijing!"
Yuwen Shu was secretly proud. With Sima Dekan's help, Pei Renji couldn't escape his palm.
...
Yu Wenghe sat in the guest hall and slowly drank tea. His eyes flashed. He had been in Shangluo City for five days. Today is the second time he came to find the prefect Zhang Ji. He fell in love with Luocheng very much.
There are a large population here, and there are many wealthy businessmen, which is enough to make him a fortune.
But the prefect Zhang Ji was too slow, which made him anxiously wait. Fortunately, Zhang Ji sent him singing and dancing to accompany him to have fun every day. His impression of Zhang Ji was not bad, so he could wait any longer.
"Previous Shou Zhang is here!"
Someone at the door reported, Zhang Ji walked in with a smile and bowed, "Let General Yuwen wait."
"As long as things are done, it's okay for me to wait!"
Yu Wenji squinted and asked, "It has been five days, how is that happening?"
Zhang Ji sat down, took out a gift list and put it on the table. "This is the military expenditure I raised from some wealthy families. There are a total of 300,000 yuan. If General Yuwen can wait for a few more days, there will be about 30.
About ten thousand tillions of tills.”
Yu Wenhua and his eyes were bent in their smiles. It's great! Shangluo County is indeed a wealthy place. In other counties, they can only extort 100,000 or 200,000, but they actually got 300,000. I will wait a few more days.
There are still 300,000 huddles, which makes him feel excited.
"I understand the feelings of Zhang Taishou. I will definitely report to my father. I will transfer the Taishou to the court as a shilang. I wonder how many days will I have to wait?"
Zhang Ji smiled and said, "Then I would like to thank General Yuwen for his kindness. At most, 600,000 yuan will be offered as much as possible."