Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 162 Duke Pushan
Pushan County Duke Li Kuan now lives in Luoyang. His father is Li Yao, the founder of Yitong Sansi and Xing Guogong. His grandfather is more famous, Li Bi, one of the eight pillars of the Western Wei Dynasty.

However, this branch did not inherit the title of Duke Xing. Instead, it was granted the title of Duke of Pushan. Who should have an elder brother? However, Li Yao himself was extremely capable. The armies of the three cities of Luoyang actually had military power, and it was he and several of his colleagues who were under Yuan Xiaoju in Luoyang City.

The invitation from such a person should be accepted.

Yang Guang replied: "Reply to the messenger, I will visit you when I return to the city."

The envoy from Pushan County Government received a reply and thanked him immediately.

Wang Yi said in Yang Guang's ear: "Your Highness, I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince will also be present for such a thing."

"No problem."

It was already past noon when Yang Guang returned to Luoyang City, and he went straight to the Pushan County Duke's Mansion.

It was announced in advance that Li Kuan, Duke of Pushan County, was already waiting at the door. When he saw the King of Jin, he immediately came forward and said, "Li Kuan, a humble minister, has met His Highness the King of Jin."

Li Kuan is a man of medium build. He looks very strong, with broad shoulders. He looks like he can fight well.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be too polite."

Yang Guang noticed that Yuan Xiaoju was behind Li Kuan, but he did not see the prince, nor did he see the prince's carriage at the door.

"The eldest son of the Duke is one month old. Since he is good at fighting, I will not give him the elegant gift. This is the bow I carry with me. It is inlaid with tiger bones and wrapped in tiger skin, so I will give it to the young master. I hope you will The young master will bend his bow and shoot at the eagle."

Li Kuan took the bow with both hands and said with a smile: "Li Kuan thanks His Highness the King of Jin on behalf of the dog."

The two of them approached together, and only then did Yuan Xiaoju speak: "His Royal Highness King Jin."

"Zai Motsuka, why don't you see your royal brother today?"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with official duties. I met with His Highness yesterday and then went straight to supervise work in other cities. It is really hard."

Yang Guang couldn't believe this, but he was a little confused about Yang Yong's abnormal behavior. According to the prince's urine, he must go to this kind of gathering in the city. After all, it was an opportunity for dignitaries in front of others, so he should have definitely gone out.

"Motsuka Zai, it just so happens that I have something to ask you. It saves trouble if you are here today."

As he spoke, he walked to the inner courtyard, where dancing music began to sound, creating a luxurious scene.

Li Kuan smiled and asked: "Your Highness, Chang'an was prosperous with singing and dancing, but I wonder how the singing and dancing in Luoyang is?"

Yang Guang glanced around and said, "The singing and dancing in Luoyang has a unique flavor."

"Your Highness is an elegant man."

Li Kuan went to entertain the guests first. Yang Guang and Yuan Xiaoju sat together and said to him: "Yuan Zhongzai, I have found a place to build the shipyard, and construction will start soon."

"Your Highness is so fast. I never thought His Highness could do things so fast."

Yang Guang continued: "But it is expected that the people from Luoyang City and the people from Daxing City will be used to build the canal and build Daxing City. I plan to use the people from Luoyang City this time."

Yuan Xiaoju smiled kindly and agreed: "That's natural."

What I was thinking in my mind was: "Building large-scale projects will inevitably squeeze the people. If this is the case, we can use this matter as an entry point to properly rectify the King of Jin. As long as the thorns among the people are arranged, when the time comes, if there is a little trouble, he will Just one end of the bag.”

"By the way, Yuanzukazai, I haven't told you about the Luokou Granary yet. I will build the largest national granary in the lower reaches of the intersection of the Luo River and the Yellow River, Luokou Granary, and build a new pass to protect the granary. The pass also has certain Freight and transshipment capabilities, this is why I went to Xingyang first.”

"Your Highness, is it not good to build the national granary there? It is better to build it closer to Luoyang City, where it is easier to manage."

"No, the national granary will not be managed by any city in the future. The imperial court will have a separate department to manage the granary. The storage of grain is related to national security, so I discussed with my father and decided to establish a [Grain Soldier]."

Yuan Xiaoju felt that since this matter had nothing to do with him, he should ignore it and just responded on the surface: "Your Highness and Your Majesty are really far-sighted."

"But the construction of the national granary still has to be built by the people in Luoyang City, and some people in Xingyang will also be built together."

"I will give my full cooperation."

Yuan Xiaoju was very happy. Yang Guang wanted to carry out big projects. These projects were the easiest to complain about. He even felt that if Yang Guang was carrying out such large-scale construction projects, he would ruin his reputation without doing any small tricks. about there.

The two were chatting, and there were many people who wanted to meet Yang Guang. Although he didn't like these hypocritical social interactions, Yang Guang couldn't refuse, so he had to deal with them in a good voice.

After a while, Li Kuan came out holding his son.

"The eldest son of the Duke, Huhu Shengfeng, will definitely become a majestic general in the future."

"The county is blessed."

……

Along with the sound of appreciation, Yang Guang saw the infant child.The baby is white, fat and very blessed. According to ancient sayings, it is called a tiger head and a tiger brain, and it is very cute.

Yang Guang also praised: "The Duke is so lucky. This baby is much bigger than others at first glance. He will definitely be tall and mighty in the future."

"Your Highness, it is a blessing for my baby to meet you today when he is full moon. Please give me your name."

Duke Pushan asked Yang Guang to give him a name. After giving the name, his children would be related to Yang Guang. When the children grow up, they can tell others that the name was given by King Jin. With this relationship, they will be closer in the future. .

This is also the attitude shown by Pushan County Duke towards Yang Guang.

Yang Guang did not refuse. He stretched out his arms and played with the fat baby for a while, and then said, "Li Mi, let's call this child Li Mi."

Li Kuan laughed loudly and shouted: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has given me a name for my son, Li Mi."

This child is the future Li Mi, the hero Li Mi who strengthened the Wagang Army. He is more famous in the novel than in the official history. But now he is just an infant, and by chance, he has become his Name someone famous.

Yang Guang just thought about changing his name, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that it was not necessary, it was just an ordinary name.

He has no intention of killing this future enemy quickly. After Li Yuan and Yang Xuangan's incident with Yu Wenji, he has now figured out that there are no rebels, they are just boats riding on the torrent. people.

When leaving Pushan County Duke's Mansion, Yuan Xiaoju said to Yang Guang: "His Royal Highness, King Jin, tomorrow I will order Magu, who is in charge of the corvee, to come to see you. This person is doing things safely, and you can use him to open the river for Your Highness." You can make some contribution.”

"The person recommended by Genzukazai should naturally be a talented person. Thank you very much, Tsukazai."

……

Yang Guang returned to where he stayed, but Yuan Xiaoju did not go home. Instead, he went to the government office in Luoyang.

In the prison, there was a man with disheveled hair kneeling in front of Yuan Xiaoju. He looked about 30 years old. He looked like a talented man, but now he looked miserable in the prison, and his handsome appearance had lost its charm.

"Tsukazai, Tsukasai, I know I made a mistake, and I hope you will spare my life. I will never do it again."

"The things you committed are so heinous that they are harmful to nature and justice, and there is no way you can be spared."

"Tsukazai, Tsukasa, please forgive me. I still have an 80-year-old mother at home. I can give all my wealth to Tsukasa. I hope Tsukasa will be lenient."

Yuan Xiaoju said meaningfully: "You have always done things fairly safely. If it hadn't been for that incident, your future would have been bright. I appointed you when you were recommended."

The man in front of him was a smart man. After Yuan Xiaoju had talked to him for so long, he roughly understood that Yuan Xiaoju did not want his life, and he kowtowed hurriedly like garlic.

"Zhongzai, I will definitely ride the front and back of your horse for you in the future, and work as an ox and a horse to repay your great kindness."

Yuan Xiaoju sat down again and said: "You worked as a river envoy in Luoyang City in your early years, and you have some experience in water conservancy and transportation. What you did before was pretty good. If you were asked to do it again, would you do it?"

"It's done, it's done. If Tsukasa asks me to go east, I will go east. If Tsukasa asks me to go west, I will go west."

Yuan Xiaoju nodded with satisfaction: "This is still wise."

"I have already arranged your affairs. Because the incident was obscure, I did not make it known to the outside world before. It happened not long ago and has not been spread. However, there are some voices among the people but they can't help it. I have already killed the old couple who reported you. People have taken care of it, and the officials and yamen who handled the matter have also taken care of it. Go home tonight, wash up, and tomorrow you will be the river envoy of Luoyang City again."

Hearing this, the young man looked happy, but he also understood that Yuan Xiaoju must have done something difficult for him.

"Prince Genzuka, my subordinates are willing to go up mountains of swords and down seas of fire to serve as Priest Genzuka. I wonder what the instructions of Prime Minister Genzuka are?"

Yuan Xiaoju said: "The King of Jin came to Luoyang City recently to build a canal and build a granary. He must be assisted by the river envoy of Luoyang City. Starting tomorrow, I will lead you to see the King of Jin. You must be by his side to "help" .”

"I wonder how Tsukasa wants me to "help"?"

Yuan Xiaoju did not speak bluntly, but said: "The King of Jin has been in the limelight these days. He has always been against His Highness the Crown Prince, which has given His Highness the Crown Prince a headache. If the errands are done well, His Majesty will inevitably reward him..."

Before Yuan Xiaoju could finish speaking, the man had already answered.

"Weichen understands."

Yuan Xiaoju smiled with satisfaction: "You, you, you have ruined your great future. Don't waste such a smart head. This opportunity is your last chance. Don't let me down."

The man kowtowed again: "Ma Gu will remember Tsukasa's kindness in reincarnating him and will do his best for Tsukasa until he dies."

He immediately ordered someone to unshackle Magu, and then brought him a set of official uniforms.

Magu reached out and touched the official uniform in his hand, his eyes full of disbelief. He didn't expect that not only was he not beheaded, but he was also an official again.

Officer, officer, it’s so strange.

(End of this chapter)