At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 492
Yang Guang and Empress Xiao comforted and encouraged Wang Shichong, and the latter stopped his tears and put on a humble and flattering smile. Among other things, this kind of ability to cry when you say it and accept it when you say it is not ordinary. People can have it, but Gao Bufan can't do it anyway.

"Wang Aiqing, did you send my water palace dragon boat from Jiangdu?" Yang Guang asked, this is what he is most concerned about now.When a king loses his aggressive ambition, pleasure becomes his only pursuit.

Wang Shichong immediately replied with joy: "Back to the emperor, the dragon boat is now moored at the pier near the upper east gate. Your majesty may wish to come and have a look. This dragon boat is more spacious than the previous one, and many improvements have been made. Your majesty." It must be more comfortable and convenient to ride.”

Yang Guang was very moved when he heard the words, and said happily: "It is better to hit the sun than to choose the day. I will go to have a look after I go down to court. If it is true as Wang Aiqing said, I will reward you!"

Wang Shichong said happily: "The minister will thank you first."

Yang Guang laughed and said: "Wang Aiqing can beat a snake with a stick, don't worry, I always do what I say, if it is good, I will definitely not miss your reward, if it is exaggerated, I will punish you."

Wang Shichong said hastily: "How dare I brag in front of the emperor and empress? I dare to guarantee the head of the item. This dragon boat is definitely bigger and better than the last one."

Yang Guang was moved when he heard the words: "It can be seen that Wang Aiqing really puts her heart into doing things. If my subjects are as hardworking as Wang Aiqing in doing things, why worry that my great Sui Dynasty will not last forever."

Wang Shichong hurriedly said: "The emperor has praised you absurdly, this is the duty of the courtiers, I believe that all colleagues have the same thoughts as the ministers..."

Before Wang Shichong finished speaking, Yu Shiji, the licking dog, jumped out immediately, fell to his knees with a plop, and shouted loudly: "I am willing to be the emperor, for the great Sui Dynasty, and do my best until I die!"

Seeing this, all the ministers knelt down and shouted, "I will do my best, and I will die." Yang Guang was overjoyed when he saw this, and raised his right hand falsely and said, "You are all flat." After speaking, he glanced at Wang Shichong with satisfaction, and said: "Wang Aiqing Is there anything else to start?"

Wang Shichong immediately took the opportunity to say: "In recent days, the rebel Ge Qian has been rampant, gathering more than [-] bandits to plunder the Huaibei area, and even going south to threaten Jiangdu. Wipe out this thief."

When Yang Guang heard that this thief might sabotage his patrol in Jiangdu, he immediately nodded and said: "Yes. But before I arrive in Jiangdu, all the rebels around must be eliminated, otherwise I will take you as a question."

Wang Shichong immediately shouted confidently: "I obey the order!"

Yang Guang waved his hand in satisfaction and said, "If you have nothing else to do, leave."

Wang Shichong retreated back into the queue cautiously, and smiled humbly when passing by Gao Bufan, and Gao Bufan responded with a slight nod.If a person is humble enough to kiss the soles of other people's shoes, you can despise him, but you must never underestimate him, and you must be wary of him, because this kind of person often does one thing to the face, but another thing behind the back. Stab you with a knife, no psychological pressure.

"Where is Yuyang Tongshou Gaoqing's house?" Yang Guang called again at this time.

Gao Bufan hurried out of the line, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, walked to the throne and knelt down to salute: "Minister Gao Changqing, pay homage to the emperor!"

When Empress Xiao saw the tall and handsome Gao Bufan who was as tall as a poplar tree, her eyes lit up immediately, and she looked at her with a smile. Everyone has a love for beauty. Men love to see beautiful women, and this woman seems to like to see beautiful men too. .

Yang Guangdan asked: "When did Gao Qing's family return to Luoyang?"

"Go back to the emperor, I entered the city at noon yesterday."

Empress Xiao said with a smile: "Gao Qing's family really has a heart. They only entered the city at noon yesterday, and today they will go to pay homage to the emperor."

Yang Guang nodded: "Gao Aiqing, let's get down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gao Bufan took advantage of the situation and stood up.

Yang Guang suddenly smiled and said: "A few days ago when someone was dredging the Luohe River, a stone tablet was dug up. It was engraved with the words 'Eagle raises the swallows, and the Gao family is king'. Could it be that the sky is foretelling that I will seal the stone tablet in the future?" Is Gao Aiqing the king?"

As soon as this remark came out, the whole hall immediately fell silent. Yu Wenshu, Yu Wenhua and his father and son secretly rejoiced, but Wang Shichong's eyes rolled wildly. As for the competition, could it be that this competitor is going to be unlucky?
Empress Xiao originally had a smile on her face, but now she also restrained herself!

Gao Bufan's heart trembled slightly, it seemed that Wugou's words were not bad, Yang Guang was suspicious by nature, he would rather believe in such things than believe in nothing, if he really took Wugou's family away after he got married, probably It's going to be a catastrophe.

Gao Bufan lifted the hem of his clothes, knelt down in front of the throne again, and said respectfully: "It's just that someone deliberately planted a frame to frame the minister. The minister is loyal to the emperor and to the Sui Dynasty. The world can learn from the sun and the moon."

"Oh, does Gao Aiqing know who is framing you?" Yang Guang asked lightly.

Gao Bufan shook his head and said: "I don't know, as the saying goes: It is easy to block a sharp spear, but hard to defend against a hidden arrow. In recent years, I have wiped out many rebels, and they all hate me deeply. For example, some time ago, I was in Hejian County. To encircle and suppress Mantian thief Wang Xuba, the Wagang thief Li Mi connected Gao Shida, Dou Jiande, and Hao Xiaode to design a siege. The minister almost died and donated to the country. It can be seen that the person who framed the minister must be Li Mi and his like, or hidden in the court. Rebels like Yang Xuangan.

These people not only hated the minister, but also hated General Zhang Xutuo and Master Wang Shichong. They wished to get rid of the minister and quickly, but they didn't know that the minister was not afraid of them at all, because the minister knew that the emperor was wise and powerful, and he would not be fooled by them at all. The minister is loyal to the emperor, as long as the emperor shows it, the minister can now be disarmed and return to the field! "

Yang Guang was slightly moved when he heard the words, his complexion fluctuated, while Empress Xiao was very moved, and said with a little reproach: "How do you talk, child, the emperor is so wise, how can he let you be dismissed without reason?"

Gao Bufan hastily pleaded guilty and said: "I was so sad and angry that I couldn't understand it, so I asked the emperor and empress to punish me!"

Yang Guang laughed and said: "How can I be so stingy, Gao Aiqing is flat, this clumsy trick of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, how can I be deceived, these rebellious officials and thieves really do nothing to provoke the relationship between the minister and Gao Aiqing It’s shameful not to use it to the extreme, and I will definitely not do what they want!”

"The emperor is wise!" Gao Bufan quickly said gratefully.

Yu Wenhuaji couldn't help being disappointed again, grandma's fault, Gao Changqing, a kid with a lot of tongue, let him pass the test easily again.

But Yu Wenshu sneered secretly, he knew Yang Guang too well, Gao Changqing wanted to pass the test with just a few words, let's dream, if the emperor doesn't get angry now, it doesn't mean that there is no grudge in his heart, if this grudge is not eliminated, it is like a sharp sword hanging from the top , there is a possibility of falling at any time.

At this time, Yang Guang smiled lightly and said: "It is said that Gao Aiqing is going to marry the daughter of General Changsun in the near future, is there such a thing?"

Gao Bufan said: "Going back to the emperor, this time I'm going back to Luoyang to marry Wugou, the date is set on the eighth day of the eighth month."

Empress Xiao said with a smile: "So that's how it is. I have also heard of the Wugou girl from the eldest grandson's family. She is knowledgeable about books, rituals, and general principles. She is a sage with excellent appearance. It is really great that Gao Qing's family can marry such a good woman." If you are lucky, you should treat others well after you get married."

Gao Bufan hastily said: "I would like to follow the empress's instructions. The northern land is bitterly cold, and Wugou's health is not very good. I am worried that she will not be able to adapt to the environment after arriving in Zhuojun, so I decided to place Wugou in Luoyang after marriage. Luoyang is prosperous. Living conditions are good, there are many famous doctors, and being able to accompany family members is obviously better for Wugou."

Empress Xiao was moved when she heard the words: "It's really rare that Gao Qing's family is so considerate. It seems that the eldest grandson's family did not choose the wrong person."

Yang Guang's eyes flashed, he stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Well, that's not bad, Gao Aiqing is really a considerate and considerate man, I am ashamed of myself, I will travel around, and I must bring my queen with me." After finishing speaking, he turned his head affectionately Looking at Empress Xiao intently.

Empress Xiao gave her husband a coquettish look, feeling warm in her heart.

"The emperor and the empress are husbands and wives, they raise their eyebrows in the same way, and they are so affectionate, which is really enviable. They are also a model for couples in the whole country." Gao Bufan complimented.

Empress Xiao giggled coquettishly and said: "Gao Qing's family can talk, and when Wu Gou takes care of himself, the next spring, when the flowers bloom, Gao Qing's family can also take Wu Gou to Zhuo County, and get used to the local environment first. Newlyweds, how can you neglect the bride for a long time."

As a woman, Empress Xiao obviously felt the same way, so she was more considerate of women's sufferings.

Gao Bufan was secretly delighted when he heard the words, with what Empress Xiao said today, he would have an excuse to pick up Wugou when the time comes, he quickly said: "Yes, I would like to follow the empress's instruction."

Yu Wenshu frowned in surprise, Gao Changqing is so clever, he was willing to leave his newlywed wife in Luoyang, this move undoubtedly greatly dispelled the emperor's suspicion!

Wang Shichong's eyes rolled up again, thinking, this Gao Changqing really has two brushes, he is eloquent, clever in means, and resolved the matter of the Luohe stele cleanly and neatly. In order to appease him, the emperor might give him some the benefits of.

Sure enough, I only heard Yang Guang stroke his beard and say: "Gao Aiqing is loyal to the country and fights on the battlefield. How can I treat him badly? Well, I will give Gao Aiqing the house that was confiscated by the traitor Li Hun in the past as a wedding house, and then give him gold. 500 taels, 1000 taels of silver, 100 coins, [-] bolts of silk, [-] people each for servants and maids, and ten carriages."

As soon as this remark came out, all the ministers in the palace couldn't help being jealous. Li Hun's house alone was a super mansion of Wujin. Tsk tsk, Gao Changqing not only didn't have any bad luck because of the Luohe stele, but he even got such a generous reward. Big bucks.

Gao Bufan didn't fluctuate in his heart, because these rewards are equivalent to Wugou's exchange for freedom. Of course, Gao Bufan still pretended to be excited on the surface, and solemnly kowtowed to thank him.

Only then did Yang Guang wave his hand in satisfaction to make Gao Bufan retreat. Now Gao Bufan, Zhang Xutuo, and Wang Shichong have become the three pillars under his command. Since Gao Bufan is willing to keep his wife in Luoyang, he is naturally at ease. It is worth the cost to win over a strange and useful talent, not to mention that the house, the servants, the gold and silver carriages, etc. were all stolen from Li Hun, or even only a part of it. Why not use a penny of the treasury!

After the court was over, Yang Guang led a group of ministers excitedly to visit the new dragon boat. Naturally, Gao Bufan didn't want to slip away by himself, so he had to accompany Yang Guang to visit the dragon boat.

It has to be said that Wang Shichong really took great pains in order to please Yang Guang. This new dragon boat is not only bigger than the original one, but also has a more splendid golden wall. It also adds a lot of fun facilities. The concubines were very happy to see them.

After the visit, Yang Guang was obviously very satisfied with the new dragon boat. Long Yan was very happy, and he gave Wang Shichong a very generous reward on the spot.

(End of this chapter)