The craftsmen all told about the city, and Yang Wuqing ordered ten soldiers to take them to the military camp to stay temporarily. Several soldiers brought the Zhang brothers and more than a dozen craftsmen to see Yang Yuanqing.
Everyone knelt down and kowtowed, "See His Highness the King of Chu!"
"You all get up!"
Everyone stood up and stood around tremblingly, with nervous expressions. The highest official most of them had encountered in their lives was just a county magistrate. The Zhang brothers told them that the general in front of them was actually the emperor of the Sui Dynasty.
Yang Yuanqing could feel everyone's nervousness, so he smiled at everyone and asked, "Are everyone from Donglai County?"
The oldest old man smiled and said: "We have people from Donglai County, Gaomi County, and Beihai County, but we are all seaside shipbuilders."
Yang Yuanqing saw the old man's voice was old and his hair was gray, so he asked him curiously, "Old man, how old are you?"
"Grandfather Wang is sixty years old." Someone next to him answered for him.
The old man's face was a little nervous. He was afraid that Yang Yuanqing would not let him work, so he hurriedly said: "Although I am sixty years old, I have been building ships for forty years. The ship that came to protect the general's attack on Goryeo was built by me, - the ship
Whether it is well made or not, I can tell just by looking at it. Your Highness, I am of use!"
Yang Yuanqing smiled slightly and said: "Old man, don't worry, I really need an experienced old shipwright like you. If you work hard and give full play to your talents, I will pay you double your wages."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" The old man was extremely happy.
Yang Yuanqing asked the Zhang brothers again, "Have they recruited a total of 800 households?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, there are more than 1,200 households in total. About 400 households sailed across the sea by themselves. The rest of the boat households could only go to the shipyard by land. When we were crossing Qi County, we were made things difficult by the soldiers of Nang Jiande, and we almost
Can’t cross the Yellow River.”
Yang Yuanqing immediately became interested. How did eight hundred craftsmen households and more than 2,000 people pass through Nang Jiande's territory? With such an important craftsman household resource, could Ji Jiande just watch them cross the river and go north without caring?
"How is the situation over there in Qingzhou? There are so many of you: Qi Bei was not detained by Dou Jiande's army?"
The two brothers looked at each other, and Zhang Long explained: "Qijun, Donglaijun, and Beihaijun are all in chaos, and no one cares about us. However, we encountered an army in Qijun and treated us as refugees."
, wanted to search for money and arrest the women among us, a female general happened to come, and after she severely scolded us, the army let us go."
Yang Yuanqing looked back at Luo Shixin. Luo Shixin's expression became a little unnatural. Yang Yuanqing smiled and asked Zhang Long, "What kind of female general does she know her name is Jing Mo?"
Zhang Long didn't expect that the dignified King of Chu would be interested in the enemy's female general. Zhang was speechless and didn't know how to answer. Zhang Hu next to him said: "She is a very young female general. She uses a long sword. Her skin is slightly dark and her eyes are very bright."
, it seems... I heard other generals call her some kind of mother-in-law."
"Is it the line girl?"
"Yes! It's the line girl."
Yang Yuanqing laughed and said, "You guys go down and rest first! Next year I will arrange for someone to take you to the shipyard. I hope that I can restore those ships as soon as possible."
After all the people left, Yang Yuanqing stood up and teased Luo Shixin: "Have you ever thought about going to Qi County?"
Luo Shixin's lips stretched into a straight line, and he said after a while: "I don't understand what the manager is talking about?"
"You know very well what I'm talking about."
Yang Yuanqing patted his shoulder with a smile, turned around and left. Luo Shixin watched Yang Yuanqing go away. He bit his lips, but those bright eyes came to mind again. Why was she Dou Jiande's niece?
Luo Shi had countless ambitions in his confidence, but these eyes made him short of breath. He couldn't help but sigh lowly.
…
Yang Yuanqing returned to the military office, and at the door he met Yang Xuanjiang, who had just returned from Wei County. Although Yang Xuanjiang was Yang Yuanqing's uncle, in official matters, he was Yang Yuanqing's subordinate.
Yang Xuanzhang quickly got off his horse, stepped forward and bowed and saluted, "For this humble position, please see the steward!"
"When did the third uncle come back?"
"I just came back. I want to talk to the manager about Wei Jun."
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "Let's go into the room and talk!"
The two entered Yang Yuanqing's temporary official room. Yang Yuanqing took off his outer clothes and handed them to Pei Qingsong, telling him: "Let the boy cook a pot of good tea for Prefect Yang. Use my tea leaves."
Pei Qingsong nodded and went out. The two sat down. Yang Yuanqing smiled and said, "See you! How is the situation in Wei County?"
"It can only be said that 70% has been completed. Yang Shanhui is willing to surrender. More than 7,000 troops have been handed over to General Qin. According to the general manager's instructions, Yang Shanhui will temporarily serve as the prefect of Wei County."
"This is very good!"
Yang Yuanqing laughed, "Then what's the 30% deficit?"
Yang Xuanjian sighed and said: "It's Yao Junsu. He refused to surrender. He has already resigned and left. I heard that he went to Jiangdu, paid homage to Yang Guang and then retired to seclusion. He will no longer hold any official position in the court."
Yang Yuanqing's smile disappeared and he nodded silently. In any dynasty, there are people with such backbone who are loyal to their beliefs. His master Zhang Xutuo was such a loyal person. He would rather die than betray. He was loyal to Yao Junsu.
He could only be in awe of his choice.
"Yuan Qing, there is one more thing I want to talk to you about."
………What's up?"
When Yang Yuanqing saw that his third uncle had changed his name to him, from a subordinate to a relative, he vaguely guessed that what his third uncle wanted to discuss with him was family matters. He must have had some ideas after meeting Yang Shanhui.
Yang Xuanjiao didn't know what to say. He pondered and said: "It's about Yang Shanhui. He is an honest man and has an outstanding official reputation. He has a good reputation in Hebei Province. His influence in the counties of Hebei is no less than that of those famous families. You
Can you think about it..."
"What to consider?"
Yang Yuanqing vaguely guessed what his third uncle meant, but he wanted Yang Xuanzhang to say it directly.
"You should understand what I mean." Yang Xuanzhang sighed.
"What Third Uncle means is that he hopes Yang Shanhui will be considered for the prime ministership, yes!" Yang Yuanqing looked into his eyes and said.
Yang Xuanjiang nodded silently, admitting that Yang Yuanqing guessed his idea correctly.
"After all, the Hongnong Yang family is also a famous family in the world, and it is your family. It is the foundation of power that absolutely supports you. You should entrust it to your important position, otherwise the opinions of the people in the world will be detrimental to you."
"You would say I am too cool, yes!" Yang Yuanqing smiled and said in a self-deprecating tone.
Yang Xuanjiang did not say anything. He did hear the complaints from the family. In October last year, a member of the Hongnong Yang family went to Lingwu County to find him. Regarding the imperial examination, the Hongnong Yang family also sent three disciples to take the exam.
, As a result, his reputation was lost, which caused great dissatisfaction in the family.
Yang Xuanjiao also knew that the imperial examinations needed to be fair, and he could not accuse Yang Yuanqing of being unfair to the family in this matter, but he also believed that Yang Yuanqing should care about the Yang family under certain circumstances, such as re-employing Yang Shanhui, which could not only alleviate
The dissatisfaction of the family can also make the world understand that Yang Yuanqing was born in the Yang family of Hongnong.
Yang Yuanqing was pacing back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. He stopped and asked Yang Xuanzhong, "Why doesn't Third Uncle think about himself? Wouldn't it be better to let Third Uncle take the chance?"
Yang Xuanzhang was frightened and shook his head quickly, "I am not suitable. I know it in my heart. Your grandfather also said that I have few talents and few talents, and I am at most a prefect. If you make me the prime minister, it is my ability to shoulder the responsibility."
No, it will also harm the country. This time I am transferred to the post of governor of Hejian County, which puts a lot of pressure on me. This is a large county and it is Nang Jiande's hometown. The situation is very complicated. I wonder if I can handle it?"
"Third uncle, you are too humble. You have done a good job in Lingwu County. You have a good reputation among your subordinates and the public. You are more than enough to deal with Hanoi County."
Yang Yuanqing also understood what his third uncle meant. He was not considering his own interests, but the interests of his family. Yang Shanhui was a more important branch of the Yang family in Hongnong. It would be more beneficial to the Yang family in Hongnong if Yang Shanhui became the prime minister.
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "Let me think about this matter again. Normally, the new prime minister will be confirmed before April. There is still time, but I would like to ask my third uncle to go to Luoyang and pay homage to my grandfather's tomb on my behalf."
"I will definitely go during the Qingming Festival."
…
Yang Xuanzhang left, and Yang Yuanqing stood in front of the window and pondered for a long time. He was thinking about the Hongnong Yang family. Although he had been avoiding this issue, sooner or later he would face it.
In fact, he inherited the Sui Dynasty's legacy in an ambiguous capacity. On the one hand, everyone knew that he was from the Hongnong Yang family, but on the other hand, everyone felt that he was appointed by the late emperor and had no idea that he would inherit the Sui Dynasty.
Exclusion.
This is just like the origins of Yang Sui and Zun Tang. Although Yang Jian and Li Yuan both claimed to be from the Guan Nei gentry, from the Hongnong Yang family and the Longxi Li family, in fact everyone knew that their ancestors were Huhua Han people from Wuchuan Military Town.
This is an ambiguous attitude. Everyone knows the truth, but they don’t want to make it clear. The same goes for Yang Yuanqing. If he really goes to Hongnong County to worship, or publicly admits that he is the Hongnong Yang family
, has nothing to do with Yang Sui, which will disappoint many people and greatly reduce his support.
Some things are better not to be revealed and kept vague and ambiguous to give everyone hope.
At this moment, Yang Yuanqing decided that he would never publicly admit that he was the Hongnong Yang family, at least not now.
…
At this time, Luo Shixin's voice appeared at the door, "Manager, are you looking for me?"
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "Come in!"
Luo Shixin walked in. He didn't know what the manager wanted from him. He didn't want the manager to mention Nangxian Niang again. He had decided to drive this woman away from his heart.
Yang Yuanqing walked to the wall and pulled back the curtain on the wall. On the wall hung a map of the counties in Hebei. All the counties and counties had placed red flags, except for Liaodong, which was still blank.
Luo Shixin suddenly understood something, "The manager wants me to clear the way for you?"
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "You are very smart, but the task I give you is to attack but not defeat."
Luo Shixin hesitated, "I don't understand the humble position very well."
Yang Yuanqing narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Just force Gao Kaidao into the corner, but don't destroy him. Do you understand my marriage thoughts?"
Luo Shixin stared at the map of Liaodong and suddenly blurted out, "I understand the humble position!"