"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Wei..., My Minister..., My Minister...."
It can't be completely silent, Jishou knelt on the Golden Luan Hall, Chen Sangliang's tears were like broken pearls, and they fell straight down. Weeping uncontrollably, he couldn't even utter a complete sentence. His expression of pain was like Chen Yingliang's father and mother stood up from the grave, and then fell down and died again in a blink of an eye. He was truly heartbroken, and life was worse than death. .
Seeing Chen Sangliang's wretched appearance, Pei Renji and Uncle Xiao Guo almost wanted to kick Chen Sangliang to death, but unfortunately, not only did Pei Renji, Uncle Xiao Guo and others dare not really kick Chen Sangliang to death Liang, he didn’t even dare to speak too harshly in condemning Chen Sangliang, no matter how much he hated Chen Yingliang, Uncle Da Xiao didn’t dare to take the opportunity to impeach Chen Yingliang for his misbehavior, so he could only bite the bullet and scold: "Chen Xiongqu, please pay attention to your words and deeds, this is the Golden Palace, not a vegetable market, nor your back house!"
"Doctor Xiao taught you the right lesson." Chen Sangliang wept and nodded, then nodded to Emperor Sui Yang, choked up and said: "I am rude, please forgive me..., forgive me."
After saying that, Chen Yingliang's tears flowed faster and more, and Xiao Yu wanted to kick Chen Yingliang to death more and more, cursing in his heart, "Shameless thing, why are you crying? If you want to take credit with Pei Renji, just say it clearly, you Who the hell is this crying for? You want the world to know that you are both loyal and filial, and that you will repay your kindness? No matter how good your fucking tricks are, you are still a clown who is a villain. You fucking cry, I don’t care about it, anyway, you are fighting with Pei Renji this time, and it is in my interest whether you win or not!"
Xiao Yu and Uncle Xiao Guo really have no way to manage it. In the feudal era, in order to brainwash the ruled to consolidate their status, the ruling class advocated the first moral concept based on loyalty and filial piety. Now Chen Sangliang begged to lead the army to the north To reinforce Fan Zigai was to be loyal to the affairs of the state. Because he could not repay his elders and benefactors, he burst into tears at the court, and it was clearly an act of righteousness and filial piety. Uncle Xiao Guo dared to rebuke Chen Sangliang indiscriminately, not to mention that Emperor Sui Yang refused to agree. If the feudal moral concept does not agree, even the Eight Great Clans of Guanlong behind Uncle Xiao Guo will not agree. In order to compete with the imperial power, the Clans advocate filial piety far more than loyalty to the emperor.
Originally tempted to ask Pei Renji to reinforce Fan Zigai, but seeing Chen Sangliang crying like this, Emperor Sui Yang had no choice but to ask with a smile: "Chen Aiqing, why are you so heartbroken? I didn't say I wouldn't let you go, so why are you crying?"
"Your majesty lost your composure, please forgive me." Chen Sangliang said, sobbing, "I dare not force your majesty to send me to lead the army to the north for the military affairs. Go north to Taiyuan, go to Grandpa Fan..., go to Fan Liushou's side to serve soup and medicine, in order to repay Fan Liushou's kindness in supporting and caring for the humble minister."
Hearing this, what else could Emperor Sui Yang say? After a wry smile, Emperor Yang of Sui could only wave his big hand and said, "What are you suing for? Didn't you ask to lead an army of 10,000 to go north? I agree, go and put down the Fen River bandit chaos for me, and I will also go to your fan." Serve the soup and medicine by your side, grandpa."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chen Sangliang broke his tears into a smile, hurriedly kowtowed to Emperor Sui Yang, and said respectfully: "I thank you, Your Majesty. Even if I am smashed to pieces, it is difficult for me to repay you."
With a gratified smile, Chen Yingliang died, and Emperor Sui Yang had to explain a few more words to Chen Yingliang, asking Chen Yingliang to take care of Fan Zigai for himself. If you need any medicine, just report it on the table, and you must not let Fan Zigai suffer. What a grievance, Chen Yingliang hastily agreed, and returned to the train with a happy smile. Pei Renji and Uncle Xiao Guo on the side were itching with hatred, but they were completely helpless. The brothers Pei Ju, Pei Yun and Pei Hongce on the civil servant's side also looked at each other and smiled wryly. Unable to open the mouth to criticize—the old Pei family can never say that Chen Sangliang said, your kid has to learn to repay kindness with grievances, and learn to be unfaithful and filial, knowing not to repay kindness, right
The early court of this day is very important. A major event such as deciding who to send troops to reinforce Fan Zigai is just an opening scene in today's morning court. The real highlight is the discussion of candidates left behind in the Eastern Capital. Emperor Yangdi himself invented a temporary official position, but everyone knows how powerful this official position is. When Fan Zigai was left behind in the Eastern Capital, if a word was wrong, even the Minister of Construction, Pei Hongce, could kill it first and then play it. The entire capital was Fan Zigai. One person has the final say, the power is overwhelming, and he is completely the temporary emperor of Luoyang, the eastern capital. At the same time, after holding this official position, he can immediately become one of the trusted ministers of Emperor Sui Yang, and he is destined to continue to hold important power after retiring in the future. Civil and military officials of sufficient importance are all thinking about this position, and there are many people who are determined to win it.
"My dear friends, I asked Yu Aiqing to tell all the officials yesterday that I decided to move to Daxing in three days, but the eastern capital is important, so I have to leave important ministers to assist the king of Yue to guard it. Let's discuss it. You think I should appoint a love You stay in the Eastern Capital?"
Following Sui Yang's personal questioning, the main event officially began. Just after Sui Yang's questioning, Xiao Yu and Xiao Guojiu jumped out immediately and recommended Yuan Wendu, the official of the Taifu, to take up the position. Uncle Guo's words hadn't finished yet, Wei Anshi, the servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, also jumped out and strongly recommended Duan Da, doctor of Jinzi Guanglu, to be the post of Dongdu. A new contest immediately started.
This is a close contest. Yuan Wen, who was born in the Guanlongmen Clan, is well-known. He seldom makes mistakes when he works as an errand, and he is quite trusted by Emperor Sui Yang. Duan Da was born when Emperor Sui Yang was still the prince. The old man of the Prince Jin's Mansion was just right for Emperor Sui Yang's appetite for using his close ministers and old men, but he suffered from insufficient political achievements. He had suffered some defeats in front of the rebel army, and was dismissed from office because of improper governance. Fortunately, Yuan Wen didn't even have the experience of commanding troops in combat. The two were basically indistinguishable. Coupled with the struggle between the Guanlongmen Clan and the emerging dignitaries, each pushed Yuan Wen for their own interests. Between Duan Da and Duan Da, it is naturally more difficult to decide the outcome of this contest.
"Your Majesty, the Yuan Tai Mansion has always been upright, and there has never been a mistake in its administration. I think it is most appropriate for him to stay in the Eastern Capital." The officials of the Guanlongmen Clan followed Xiao Guoshu's words.
"Your Majesty, although Yuan Taifu is also suitable for this position, he has never had military experience. The Eastern Capital is located in the heart of the world. Most of the troops are sent from the Eastern Capital to resist foreign invaders and quell rebellions. If Yuan Taifu stays in the Eastern Capital, I am afraid There is a lack of military affairs. Doctor Duan is different, he once followed His Majesty to conquer Tuyuhun, and also stayed in Zhuo County to preside over the counter-insurgency, so he is the most suitable candidate to stay in the Eastern Capital."
The rising dignitaries in the imperial court took advantage of Yuanwen's lack of military exploits to make a big fuss, and urged Duan Da, who had some military experience, to stay in the Eastern Capital. Picking from the back of Emperor Sui Yang's ass is to rely on local officials such as Yang Shanhui and Guo Xuan to lead the army and hide in the rear to pick up military exploits. In fact, there is nothing good in military politics. He doesn't even know how to dispatch troops and generals, and he probably doesn't even know what generals to send to lead the troops when encountering a major military incident. At the same time, other civil and military officials with sufficient qualifications, with the support of their relatives in the same party, gradually began to join the competition, making the already muddy water even more muddy.
Similar to Fang Xuanling's analysis, Emperor Sui Yang was somewhat indecisive on this major matter. Although Yuan Wendu and Duan Da were both considered by Emperor Sui Yang, Emperor Sui Yang, who was more or less able to understand people, knew very well Yuan Wen has no military experience, which is indeed his huge weakness. At the same time, Yuan Wendu's family background also made Emperor Sui Yang afraid; while Duan Da was completely at a disadvantage because of his poor performance. Several victories did rely on capable subordinates Obtained by one hand, but he commanded the troops to fight, but there was nothing to report. He suffered many defeats in front of the rebels. He was nicknamed Grandma Duan by the rebels. The former official of the emperor's royal palace, Emperor Sui Yang, who was still somewhat knowledgeable, was not at ease with him.
As for why it is said that Emperor Sui Yang had some knowledge of people? As long as you pay attention, you can find that after Emperor Sui Yang came to power, his court was definitely full of talents, such as Pei Ju, Su Wei, Fan Zigai, Xue Shixiong, Yu Wenshu and Lai Huer who were favored and trusted by Emperor Sui Yang. He and others, even famous traitors such as Yu Shiji and Pei Yun, are all dragons and phoenixes among people. Even if their morals are poor, they are definitely outstanding talents. Nor will these outstanding talents be promoted. —By the way, even Li Mi, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty once only saw him once, and concluded that he was an outstanding talent, and asked Yu Wenshu to take care of and train Li Mi for him.
Closer to home, it is difficult to decide who will be left behind in the Eastern Capital. This of course gave Chen Sangliang, who had malicious intentions, a great opportunity. Through observation and observation, he found that Emperor Sui Yang was difficult to make a decision. Chen Sangliang did not hesitate, regardless of his age of only twenty years. Qing, resolutely listed the wat and said: "Your Majesty, I also want to recommend Dongdu to stay in Dongdu for Your Majesty, please allow Your Majesty."
The representatives of the Guanlongmen faction and the emerging dignitaries who were arguing were a little quieter, and they looked at Chen Sangliang with somewhat disdain, and all of them said that you, a yellow-haired boy, jumped out and interrupted? What qualifications do you have to speak on such a major personnel matter? Emperor Sui Yang also looked at Chen Yingliang with some dissatisfaction, and then asked casually: "Who does Aiqing plan to recommend as the left guard in the Eastern Capital?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I recommend four people, Yuan Wendu, Minister of the Imperial Palace, Duan Da, Doctor Jinzi Guanglu, Xiao Yu, Minister of Internal History, and Pei Renji, Doctor Guanglu, to be the guards of the Eastern Capital and to assist His Royal Highness the King of Yue in guarding the Eastern Capital."
Chen Sangliang's understatement caused an uproar in the court, and the Da Xiao Guoshu and Pei Renji, who were named by Chen Sangliang, were both shocked, and they looked at Chen Yingliang with astonishment. It's not that he didn't covet Dongdu to stay in this important position, but it's a pity that Pei Renji, who had never had the opportunity to be alone, was severely lacking in qualifications. In addition to his lack of qualifications, Uncle Xiao Guo angered his brother-in-law because he hugged the thigh of the Guanlongmen Clan. In front of the emperor, they had fallen out of favor, and they all quit the competition with self-knowledge. Now Chen Sangliang took the initiative to recommend them to stay in Dongdu. Uncle Xiao Guo and Pei Renji were of course very surprised.
"Chen Aiqing, you nominate four colleagues at one go to be left behind in the Eastern Capital?" Emperor Sui Yang was also surprised.
"Your Majesty, that's exactly the case." Chen Yingliang nodded, and without waiting for Emperor Sui Yang's order, he immediately said plausibly: "I believe that there are two advantages for your Majesty to appoint four left-behind assistants to assist His Highness the King of Yue. The first advantage is to make up for each other's shortcomings. , Yuan Taifu and Xiao Neishi are good at governing the government, Doctor Duan and Doctor Pei are good at running the army, let the four of them join hands to assist His Highness the King of Yue, there are people who are in charge of the government, and people who are in charge of the army, complement each other and help each other. Political affairs can be guaranteed.”
"Second benefit, I have the guts to feel that this move can test newcomers for Your Majesty." Chen Yingliang continued: "The four seniors I recommended to Your Majesty are all loyal and loyal pillars of the imperial court, just because Lacking the opportunity to be independent, I have not been able to show my strengths, to share the worries of His Majesty, and to benefit the Sui Dynasty. If His Majesty let the four of them assist His Highness King Yue to stay in the Eastern Capital, it will not only give them the opportunity to show their strengths, but also take the opportunity to test and observe , to see which one of these four seniors is more capable of taking on important tasks, and can entrust them with important responsibilities."
"There is one more thing." Chen Yingliang quickly added: "The eastern capital Luoyang is far from the western capital of Daxing. It only takes a little more than a day for the post station to send the news from the eastern capital to Daxing. Your Majesty is in Daxing, so you can do it." Now that you know the situation of the Eastern Capital well at any time, His Majesty appointed four seniors to assist His Highness the King of Yue, and even if there are deviations, they can be corrected at any time. This is a humble opinion of a humble minister, and His Majesty Wan Wang will accept it."
If you don't consider the power struggles and squabbling between each other, Chen Sangliang's idea is definitely not a bad idea. In history, when Emperor Sui Yang visited Jiangdu for the third time, he actually appointed him when he had no confidant ministers available. Several left-behinds assisted Yang Tong in governing the eastern capital—and Wang Shichong was taken advantage of, so after hearing Chen Sangliang's bad idea, Emperor Sui Yang was immediately tempted by it, and secretly said: "That's right, it's a good idea, and it can make up for each other's shortcomings. , and let me take the opportunity to test newcomers to see if these ministers can take over from Wei Aiqing and Fan Aiqing, they are all old people in their early seventies, and they are too old."
While Emperor Sui Yang was tempted, most of the civil and military officials were whispering, and most of them thought that Chen Yingliang's idea was good. It not only guaranteed their own interests, but also prevented their opponents from monopolizing the Eastern Capital and affecting their own interests in the Eastern Capital, so they nodded. Quite a few people agree. As for Xiao Yu, Uncle Xiao Guo and Pei Renji, they were so nervous that they could barely breathe, and they all wanted to kiss Chen Sangliang, cursing together in their hearts: "Stinky boy, I never thought that he could be a little cute."
At this time, an accident happened. Cai Wang Yang Zhiji, who couldn't beat a fart with three hundred hammers and didn't say a word for ten days and a half months, suddenly came out to play and said: "Your Majesty, Chen Xiongqu's proposal, my younger brother agrees very much, but I feel that it is enough to appoint Yuan Taifu, Doctor Duan and Doctor Pei to assist His Royal Highness King Yue to stay in Dongdu."
There was another low commotion in the court, and the unlucky Xiao Yu and Uncle Xiao Guo also wanted to pounce on Yang Zhiji and strangle Yang Zhiji to death—I have provoked you, why not give me this chance? The devastated Chen Sangliang's face also changed slightly, and he said to himself: "Oops! It should be seen through by His Royal Highness Cai Wang."
"My dear brother, why did you exclude Xiao Aiqing?" Emperor Sui Yang asked suspiciously.
"That guy can only do bad things." Yang Zhiji murmured in his heart, but said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am not suggesting that Xiao Neishi should be excluded, but I just think that Xiao Neishi is a rare talent, so there is no need for another test , Your Majesty should take him by your side and listen to and adopt his government suggestions at any time. Besides, Xiao Neishi is still the younger brother of the Emperor's Wife. If you don't follow His Majesty, when the Emperor's Wife misses her relatives, no one can comfort her. .”
Because he didn't dare to tell the truth, Yang Zhiji's objection excuse was a bit far-fetched and reluctant. In the end, he not only failed to impress Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, but also offended Uncle Xiao Guo to the death. Your Majesty, since I became an official, I have made few achievements, and I have always been ashamed of your majesty's promotion and trust. Now I am recommended by General Chen. I am willing to stay in the Eastern Capital with Yuan Taifu and assist His Royal Highness Yue King. If there is any deviation in my behavior, Willing to receive all the sins that deserve it."
Emperor Sui Yang hesitated, and after a little more calculation, Emperor Sui Yang suddenly asked Chen Yingliang: "Chen Aiqing, I know you and Xiao Aiqing, why did you recommend him to stay in Dongdu today?"
"Because only with this shit-stirring stick, Yuan Wendu and Pei Renji will never have a bright future." Chen Yingliang answered truthfully in his heart, but said respectfully: "Returning to Your Majesty, the one recommended by this minister is not Xiao who has always been at odds. Uncle Guo, I suggest that Your Majesty give Xiao Neishi a chance. Xiao Neishi is not only a relative of the emperor, but also in the prime of life, in the prime of youth, and has always been talented. Therefore, I think Your Majesty may consider appointing Xiao Neishi. .”
Hearing this, Uncle Xiao Guo suddenly felt that Chen Sangliang was cuter than before, but Yang Zhiji squinted at Chen Yingliang, feeling very depressed in his heart, and secretly scolded Chen Yingliang for having bad intentions, making it clear that he wanted to avenge his own personal revenge, so that Uncle Xiao Guo, who was really The clown died worse. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty nodded slightly, and praised: "You can't avoid relatives if you raise it internally, and you can't hide ugliness when you raise it externally. Ai Qing really has a big heart."
He praised Chen Sangliang short-sightedly, and Emperor Sui Yang made some calculations, and quickly said: "Well, it's getting late, let me think about this matter carefully, and I will decide whether to adopt it or not in the morning court tomorrow." Chen Aiqing's proposal. Disperse the court."
Baiguanshan called for gratitude, and Emperor Sui Yang left with his father. As soon as Emperor Sui Yang left, the hundred officials immediately formed groups according to their parties. Of course, Chen Sangliang also obediently came to the seniors of the Pei family to listen to the teachings. To Chen Yingliang's surprise, Pei Ju and Pei Yun, who must be able to see his sinister intentions, were not dissatisfied, and they still talked and laughed at him as usual. What surprised Chen Yingliang even more was that they hadn't spoken to him for at least half a month. Pei Renji actually took the initiative to say to himself: "Thank you, my nephew, for your recommendation. If it succeeds, I will never forget my nephew's kindness."
"Uncle is polite, my nephew is only good for the country, so I dare not say thank you." Chen Yingliang replied respectfully.
Pei Renji nodded, and suddenly said: "Nephew, can you keep the Nationalist Army in the Eastern Capital? The old man also understands the situation in Fenshui, so there should be no need to mobilize You Wuwei's number one elite Nationalist Army. "
"No problem." Chen Sangliang agreed with a smile, "Uncle, don't worry, my nephew will not take the Baoguo army with me when I go north to reinforce Fan Liushou."
After several months, Pei Renji smiled in front of Chen Yingliang for the first time. Pei Hongce next to him felt relieved, and hurriedly invited his cousin and nephew to sit and have a drink at his home. Both Chen Sangliang and Pei Renji agreed without hesitation. When Pei Ju and Pei Yun were invited to a party at their home, Pei Ju and Pei Yun politely declined on the pretext that they were busy with business. Pei Hongce had no choice but to let them go, while he hurriedly continued talking with his cousin and nephew, trying to persuade his two relatives to go to the party. Reconciled.
Seeing the backs of Pei Hongce, Pei Renji and others, Pei Yun who was walking behind suddenly smiled slightly, and said to Pei Ju in a low voice: "Brother, nephew Yingliangxian's move is cruel enough, Renji is also a member of our tribe, should we Give him a little reminder?"
"There's no need to worry about it. You should teach him a lesson." Pei Ju sneered and said, "Hiding up with Yu Wenshu and Xiao Yu behind our backs, do you really think we're stupid and good people? Give him a lesson and let him know who he is." A real backer is even better!"
"Hehe, what elder brother said is very true. It's time to give brother Renji a little reminder." Pei Yun laughed softly: "Thinking that if he leaves the nationalist army behind, he can show his strength and make a big fight? Xiao Yu's shit-stirring stick is here, even if Nephew Ying Liang leaves all the elite guards to him, he won't be able to get any credit."
After laughing and sarcasm, Pei Yun pouted his mouth into the distance again, and laughed again in a low voice: "Brother, did you see it? The effect has come out. Uncle Xiao Guo didn't walk with Yuan Taifu today, and Yuan Taifu is about to suffer. have eaten."
Looking sideways, I saw that Xiao Yu and Xiao Guoshu did not fight with Yuan Wen as fiercely as before, and he pulled a few subordinates from the same party to form a team of his own. He said in a low voice, "Help him. If His Majesty asks our opinion, he will agree with Nephew Ying Liang's proposal."