Given Emperor Sui Yang's unruly temper, the possibility of giving up the third southern tour to Jiangdu is very small. Chen Yingliang is full of confidence that Lai Huer will not be able to persuade Sui Yang to give up the southern tour, so after perfunctory the task assigned by Pei Ju Chen Yingliang immediately concentrated his energies on how to fight for Dongdu to stay on the throne. He also agreed with Fang Xuanling that he would take the initiative to stand up and recommend himself when Emperor Yang of Sui was discussing with his ministers about the candidate for the position. After clarifying the chariots and horses, we will go to other channels to get Emperor Sui Yang's consent.
Full of confidence, the night passed quickly, and when the next day's time was approaching, Chen Yingliang also led his followers to the gate of the imperial city to participate in the morning court, but because they came a bit late, Pei Ju, Pei Yun and others had already moved forward. When they arrived, seeing Chen Yingliang coming, Pei Ju took the initiative to wave to Chen Yingliang. Chen Yingliang understood, and immediately came to the brothers of the Pei family. If that happens, Laizhu Kingdom will definitely stand up to persuade him."
Hearing this, Pei Ju, who had always been old in the city, rarely showed some relief, and looked at Pei Yun next to him with a smile, as if he had expected that the nurse would not refuse. Then Pei Yun asked in a low voice: "Nephew, did Laizhu Kingdom mention us?"
"I mentioned it." Chen Yingliang replied in a low voice: "Lai Zhuguo also guessed that my nephew came forward, and there must be two uncles behind him, so I asked my nephew to bring you a sentence. Please lend a helping hand as soon as possible."
Both Pei Ju and Pei Yun smiled, nodded together to express their understanding, and then began to discuss in a low voice. Taking this opportunity, Pei Hongce clung to Chen Yingliang's ear and said in a low voice, "Nephew, here is Zhu It’s fine for the country to take the lead, so don’t speak indiscriminately.”
After respectfully thanking Pei Hongce for his kind reminder, Chen Yingliang was not polite when the brothers of the Pei family were all there, and said in a low voice: "Uncles, uncles, and my nephew still have an unfeeling request, if your majesty refuses to accept it Zhu Guo’s admonishment insists on patrolling Jiangdu in the south, so my nephew will take the initiative to recommend himself, begging His Majesty to allow my nephew to stay in Dongdu and assist His Royal Highness the King of Yue in guarding Luoyang, and I will hope that some uncles and uncles will make it happen.”
"Let's talk about it when the time comes." Pei Ju said casually: "The most important thing right now is to persuade His Majesty to give up the Southern Tour, and try our best to get this matter done first, if it doesn't work, we'll discuss it again."
Chen Yingliang hurriedly sang promises, knowing that Pei Ju was very reluctant for Emperor Sui Yang to make another southern tour, and did not dare to continue on this topic. Seeing that Lai Huer had also arrived at the gate of the imperial city, he hurriedly left and went to talk to Lai Huer . As a result, just as Chen Yingliang left, Pei Ju, who was planning to persuade Sui Yang Emperor just now, woke up and thought to himself, "Why did Ying Liang ask to stay in Dongdu so early? Could it be this kid...? Good boy, no wonder I have little interest in persuading His Majesty to give up the southern tour, so I still have such ambitions."
At the same time that Pei Ju woke up, Chen Yingliang also came to Lai Hu'er, whispered that he had brought the words to Pei Ju and others, and Lai Huer, who was determined to be the first bird, nodded and did not speak, his expression Also very calm and composed. At this time, Mao Shi had just arrived, the drum in the palace sounded, and the gate of the imperial city was opened. Chen Yingliang hurriedly stood behind Feng An, and followed all the officials to enter the city until the Daye Hall went up to court.
It was midsummer, and it was not difficult to get up early, so when Emperor Sui Yang came to the Daye Hall to hold a court meeting, he looked pretty good, but Emperor Sui Yang's good mood was soon disturbed by Yu Shiji's performance - seeing that Emperor Sui Yang was in a very bad mood Well, it is rare for Yu Shiji to claim his post. While truthfully reporting the recent rampant banditry in Xingyang, which has seriously threatened the safety of Xingyang County and neighboring Henan County, he asked Emperor Yang of Sui to increase his troops to garrison Luokou Cang to ensure that the No. 1 in the world The security of the large granary.
He did too many bad things, and Yu Shiji didn't receive any good rewards for his hard work. After listening to Yu Shiji's request, Emperor Sui Yang's head suddenly flooded again. Like rats! Xingyang thieves are just a group of jumping clowns who can be broken with a snap of a finger. What is there to be afraid of? Because of these little thieves, I have to send more troops to Luokou warehouse hundreds of miles away. People all over the world laughing their teeth out? Not allowed!"
Yu Shiji shut up dejectedly, and Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty angrily issued an order, ordering Xingyang prefect Yang Qing, the prefect of Xingyang, to quell the rebellion in the territory and ensure the safety of Hulao Pass and Tongji Canal. Other memorials that would definitely make Emperor Sui Yang unhappy were suppressed, and he dared not submit any more reports. Seeing that Yu Shiji had accidentally spoiled Emperor Sui Yang's mood, other civil and military officials including Chen Yingliang also shut up, not daring to speak indiscriminately to cause trouble.
Of course there are exceptions. General Yu Wenshu, Zuo Yiwei, the first person in the Sui army, suddenly appeared on the line, and held up a wat to play: "Your Majesty, Jiang Dudu built 3,600 dragon boats and 18 water halls. The day before yesterday, it was sent to the Eastern Capital, and now the country is in peace, the country is prosperous and the people are safe, and it is time for His Majesty to tour the world and show off his might, I request Your Majesty to make three rounds of Jiangdu to comfort the people and educate them, I beseech Your Majesty's permission."
Before Yu Wenshu finished speaking, most of the civil and military officials in the Jinluan Palace had changed their expressions. Pei Ju, Pei Yun and others complained in their hearts. They never thought that the first one to stand up and instigate Emperor Yang of Sui to make a southern tour of Jiangdu would be helpless. After Yu Wenshu was overthrown, Chen Yingliang, who wished that Emperor Sui Yang would go to Jiangdu to die soon, also changed his expression slightly, and secretly said: "It's Yu Wenshu! The pressure to come to protect my son this time is too great."
Sure enough, after hearing Yu Wenshu's remonstrance, Emperor Sui Yang's bear immediately showed a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "Yuwen Aiqing's proposal is very in line with my heart, and I also intend to make three rounds of Jiangdu. What do you think?"
Except for Yun Dingxing, Yu Wenshu's best friend, who stood up and applauded, none of the officials dared to say anything. Tour Jiangdu. As a result, Emperor Yang of Sui was also immediately unhappy, and shouted: "Why don't you speak? I ask you, I intend to tour Jiangdu again, what do you think?!"
If there is no skin, how will the hair be attached? Because of this reason, and also because it is very clear that Emperor Sui Yang must not go on tour again at this time, famous traitors including Yu Shiji and Pei Yun all moved their lips slightly. Wishing to put his head in his arms, Chen Sangliang really wanted to stand up to Yu Wenshu and Yun Dingxing to persuade Sui Yang Emperor to go to Jiangdu to seek death, but unfortunately he didn't dare to offend Wenxi Pei, the backer behind him, so he could only be Obediently keep silent.
At the critical moment, it can be regarded as a loyal minister of the Sui Dynasty who came to protect his son and made up his mind. Regardless of the fact that Emperor Sui Yang had shown anger, and that the person who invited Emperor Sui Yang to tour was the military boss Yu Wenshu, he stepped out of the class as soon as he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet. Lie, held up his wat and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that you must never go on tour again!"
"He's a man!" Pei Ju, Yu Shiji and other civil and military officials all admired him, but Sui Yang's face immediately changed, and he shouted: "Why?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Please listen to my heartfelt words." Lai Huer knelt down to Sui Yang Emperor Jishou, and said slowly with a solemn expression: "Daye has been in trouble for eight years now, because Zheng Yuan, the chieftain of Goguryeo, rebelled against his orders. Your Majesty The Sanxing army stationed in Liaodong, originally for the long-term stability of the Central Plains. However, the people were ignorant and complained deeply about it. As a result, thieves and thieves rose together, the world was in turmoil, and the country was in danger of being overthrown. At this moment, please Your Majesty stay in Luoyang, Rest with the people, send out teachers and command generals, sweep away the ugliness, and bring peace to the world, you must not go on tour here again, stay away from the heart of the Eastern Capital, if not, the consequences will be unpredictable!"
Hearing Lai Huer's harsh words, the grumpy Emperor Sui Yang's expression was as ugly as it could be, but Lai Huer was not afraid, and said loudly: "Your Majesty knows that Jiangdu is here. This is the hometown of my minister, and I am returning home with my car. I can enjoy the glory of clothes and brocades. However, I have a mountain of national grace, but I can't delay the state affairs for the glory of my own person! My minister is bold, and I ask your majesty to abandon it. Go out on patrol, focus on state affairs, sweep away thieves from all over the world, and save the great Sui society from collapse!"
Brothers Pei Ju and the officials they secretly contacted all got up and paid attention to Emperor Sui Yang's expression, and when Emperor Sui Yang wavered a little, they immediately echoed the advice. Among them, Fu Xilang Cui Minxiang, who was in charge of Yuxi for Emperor Sui Yang, couldn't hold back. Before Emperor Sui Yang could waver, he went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, what Lai Zhu said is true. Now the world is full of thieves, the world is restless, the people are poor, and the treasury is empty. Your Majesty should stay in the Eastern Capital and preside over the suppression of the thieves in person. It is a big event, you must not go on parade again! The three river patrols will not only waste the people and money, but also stay away from the heart of the world. It will do a lot of harm to the country, the people and your Majesty, but will not benefit at all!"
Cui Minxiang's impatience immediately hurt himself. Yu Wenshu, who instigated Emperor Sui Yang to visit Jiangdu three times, was still a little afraid of Lai's guardian, but he didn't even bat an eyelid to clean up Cui Minxiang, this little Fu Xilang, and immediately came out to play Said: "Your Majesty, Cui Minxiang's alarmist words are unforgivable. I beg your Majesty to push Cui Minxiang out of the hall and behead him immediately, so as to rectify the law of the country!"
"Zuza!" Emperor Sui Yang, who had long held back his anger, roared, "Push Cui Minxiang out of the palace and behead him immediately!"
After all, Yu Wei is still there. Although the guards in the palace sympathized with Cui Minxiang who dared to speak out, they immediately stepped forward to take down Cui Minxiang. Cui Minxiang struggled and shouted, "Your Majesty, I have received the grace of the country, and death is not a pity! Don’t go on tour again!”
Emperor Sui Yang's face became even more ugly, and he once again ordered the guards to immediately push Cui Minxiang out of the hall and behead him. As Cui Minxiang's yelling gradually faded away, Pei Ju and others who were helping to protect their children and persuade them also felt cold. Completely died the heart to prevent Emperor Sui Yang from making three rounds of Jiangdu.
After a while, the guards presented Cui Minxiang's head to the palace, and Emperor Sui Yang, who had a bad temper, got his head flooded again, and even ordered the guards to put Cui Minxiang's bloody head in front of Lai Huer, and then said in a hoarse voice: " Come to nurse, I will give you a chance, as long as you take back the previous request, I will not pursue it anymore. If you refuse, Cui Minxiang will be your fate!"
There was no sound in the hall, and many people had cold sweat on their foreheads. Lai Huer was at war with heaven and man in his heart. He was afraid that he would continue to anger Emperor Sui Yang. The dangerous consequences of the southern tour again, I hesitated for a long time and dared not say anything. The anger in Emperor Sui Yang's heart became more and more intense, and he suddenly shouted: "Speak! Are you taking back the request?"
"I won't take it back!" Lai Huer, who was thoroughly brainwashed by loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, suddenly rushed forward and replied loudly: "I insist on begging Your Majesty to abandon the southern tour and stay in the Eastern Capital, focusing on state affairs!"
No matter what he said, he never thought that his favorite minister, Lai Huer, would contradict him like this. Emperor Sui Yang's face immediately turned ashen, and he smiled ferociously: "Very well, it seems that I really underestimated you for coming to Aiqing." , since you insist on courting death by yourself, I will grant you! Come on, and in the future, Hu'er will be pushed out of the hall and beheaded!"
The identity of Lai Huer was put there, this time even the guards in the palace did not dare to obey orders casually, they all looked at Emperor Sui Yang in surprise, Emperor Sui Yang became even more angry, and shouted again: "No ears? Push Lai Huer out and cut him off!"
The guards came forward slowly, Lai Huer raised his head and waited for death, looked at the Chinese and military officials, wanted to pull Huer, but dared not do it, Chen Yingliang was also very hesitant, wanted to intercede for Lai Huer but He didn't dare to open his mouth, but when he saw the guard holding down the guard, Chen Yingliang also made up his mind, and went out to play Jishou and said: "Your Majesty, you have made great contributions to the country by coming to Zhuguo, please let your majesty stay here."
Lai Hu'er's eyes slanted at Chen Yingliang, and he didn't speak, while Emperor Sui Yang asked angrily, "What? Don't you want me to object to my patrolling Jiangdu again?"
"I don't dare." Chen Sangliang replied tremblingly: "I just beg Your Majesty, for the sake of Laizhu Kingdom's numerous meritorious service, to show mercy outside the law and spare him from dying."
"Your Majesty, don't listen to Chen Yingliang's lies and sophistry. He and Lai Huer are in the same party!"
An unexpected voice suddenly sounded, and Dugu, the Duke of Shu, strode out and played to Emperor Sui Yang: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Chen Yingliang took the initiative to enter Youyiwei Mansion yesterday afternoon, Hu'er had been discussing secretly for a long time! Before the court today, Chen Yingliang and Lai Hu'er had a secret discussion in low voice, until the palace gate opened to leave! I suspect that Chen Yingliang and Lai Hu'er have been colluding secretly, and they are actually a party! Please check clearly !"
"Your Majesty, I also saw that Chen Yingliang and Lai Hu'er had a secret discussion!" Yan Guogong Yu Shiyu also stood up, holding up his wat and said: "Before the court today, Chen Yingliang and Lai Hu'er were discussing secretly in front of the gate of the imperial city. , and then there happened that Lai Huer contradicted His Majesty, and Chen Yingliang pleaded for it, and I suspected that Chen Yingliang and Lai Huer had planned this matter in advance, and they joined forces to make trouble, and their intentions were wrong, Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!"
"Weichen also saw it, and Weichen also saw it." The officials of the Longmen Clan in Chaoshangguan came out one after another, proving that Chen Yingliang and Lai Huer had a secret meeting in front of the gate of the imperial city, and the most ruthless and tricky one was Xiao Xiao Huaijing, the uncle of Xiao Guo, not only testified that Chen Sangliang had a private conversation with Lai Hu'er, but also said: "Your Majesty, just now you asked Chen Yingliang if he objected to patrolling Jiangdu again, but Chen Yingliang did not dare to deny it. From this we can see that Chen Yingliang is still slandering His Majesty for not making a southern tour! He should be guilty of the same crime as Lai Huer!"
Chen Sangliang, who was just pleading for Lai Huer's help, was completely dumbfounded when he heard these criticisms and slanders. When he subconsciously turned his head to look at Huer, he saw Lai Huer smiling bitterly at him. Chen Yingliang finally remembered an important event, and immediately wanted to slap himself severely—Lai Huer was from Jiangdu, and he was the most hated representative or an outstanding representative of the emerging elites of the Guanlongmen Clan. Nu'er catches them all!
Fortunately, Chen Sangliang still has a few more reliable backers in the court, at least Pei Hongce immediately came out and said: "Your Majesty, it is common for officials to talk in low voices outside the palace gate, and Chen Yingliang also It is absolutely unexpected that Lai Hu'er will be convicted of contradicting His Majesty today, there is absolutely no possibility of prior agreement, please His Majesty investigate clearly."
Pei Hongce took the lead, and Pei Ju and Pei Yun, who were close friends with him, could only stand up to plead for Chen Yingliang, and then General Zhao Cai, the Youhou Wei who also opposed Emperor Yang of Sui's three visits to Jiangdu in history, also stood up. In order to intercede with Lai Huer and Chen Yingliang, Feng An, Duan Wenzhen, Huangfu Wuyi and other important generals of the Sixteen Guards also came out to intercede. These gentlemen can only keep their mouths shut in order to protect themselves.
Later, even Yu Wenshu and Yun Dingxing couldn't get in the way of the favor of the people in the Sixteenth Guards Mansion, and interceded for Chen Yingliang and Lai Hu'er, but the Guanlong Clan was not relentless and insisted on encouraging Emperor Sui Yang to be strict. Punish Lai Hu'er's crime of disrespect for contradicting the emperor, as well as Chen Yingliang's crime of slandering the government. Finally, Emperor Sui Yang, whose anger had subsided a little, shouted: "Come on, Chen Yingliang, since you don't want me to tour the south, then you don't have to enter the imperial city anymore, you all go home and wait for your conviction. "
"Thank you my humble minister." Chen Sangliang followed Lai Huer to kowtow to thank him, and then Chen Yingliang naturally yelled in his heart, "Who the hell objected to your going to Jiangdu? I longed for you to go to Jiangdu and be hanged! You Immortal, how could I have the opportunity to hug your daughter to bed?!"
In this way, Lai Huer, who offended Yan Zhizhi, and Chen Sangliang, who was imprisoned innocently, were both driven out of the imperial city, and their official hats were removed by the hall, and they walked out of the imperial city side by side with Lai Huer dejectedly. Lai Hu'er, who had never said a word, said to Chen Yingliang: "Thank you, my nephew, for your generous help. Otherwise, I might not be able to keep my head. I am really sorry that my nephew was punished innocently."
"Uncle, why are you being so polite?" Chen Yingliang said with a wry smile, "It was I who encouraged you, uncle, to advise His Majesty not to go on a southern tour. Uncle, you were expelled from the imperial city because of this, so my nephew is so upset."
"It has nothing to do with you. I did it voluntarily. Even without your instigation, I would do it." Lai Nuer shook her head and said in a low voice, "Nephew, immediately close the street gate of your house Seal it, your family can only go in and out through the small door in the workshop, and you live in seclusion. If you can't go out, it's best not to go out. Let's talk after the limelight. You have offended the Guanlongmen Clan too deeply, and you must prevent them from throwing stones at you. .”
"Thank you uncle for your guidance. My nephew understands." Chen Yingliang nodded his thanks, then said with a wry smile, "My nephew was convicted together with you. Tonight, I don't know how many officials from the Longmen Faction will hold a banquet to celebrate? And then I don't know." How many people can wake up from their dreams with a smile?"
"Nephew, you still underestimate them." Lai Nuer's smile became even more bitter, and said, "Not only will they hold a banquet to celebrate and wake up from dreams, but they will also try their best to find charges for us, so as not to put us in If they die, they will never give up."