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

Chapter 226 Confucianism
"Brother Yuwen, when did it happen?"

"Your Highness, two days before you returned to Daxing City, because His Highness returned to Beijing, Your Majesty allowed me to wait until His Highness came back before setting off. It is estimated that I will have to leave tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I came here to say goodbye to Your Highness today."

Yang Guang said to him: "I never thought that when I came back, we met in a hurry and then parted ways. Your trip will take another two months at least."

"It's expected to take two to three months."

Then Yu Wenhuaji said: "Your Highness, I am telling you this because I want you to be mentally prepared. Your Majesty is likely to ask for your opinion on this matter. I hope you will think more about it."

Yang Guang nodded: "Thank you, Brother Yuwen."

Yang Guang thought carefully about what he said. If Yang Jian really asked him about Taishan Fengchan, how should he answer it, support without hesitation or delay with a little hesitation?
At this time, Yang Guang discovered that historically Yang Jian did not go to Mount Tai to be enshrined, and such a thing as Mount Tai did not seem to be in line with Yang Jian, but it seemed like something that Yang Guang, who was very happy with his achievements in history, should do.

"Why didn't Yang Guang, who was so domineering and domineering in history, go to Mount Tai to become a Buddhist monk?"

However, considering that the emperors who were enshrined in Mount Tai seemed to have ended badly, Yang Guang felt that he would not consider this matter if he ascended the throne and became emperor.

The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty consecrated Mount Tai, and the second emperor of Qin Dynasty died; Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty consecrated Mount Tai, and the disaster of witchcraft later caused the collapse.

These two people were before the Sui Dynasty. Counting those after the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty granted the title of Zen to Mount Tai. The Wu family's rebellion nearly destroyed the Li family.

There is one more person in the future, so let’s not mention it. Taishan himself doesn’t acknowledge it and doesn’t count it.

Yang Guang has always believed that if the left eye twitches, the left eye will bring wealth, if the right eye twitches, the right eye will bring wealth, and if both eyes twitch, double happiness will come to your home.

Although things like Mount Tai's enshrinement have been famous throughout the ages, the consequences are not good and unlucky, so I would not do it.

Yang Guang and Li Yuanyu were engaged in culture and riding horses across the long street. Yang Guang looked at the prosperous Daxing City and praised Li Yuan: "Cousin, you deserve the most credit for making Daxing City such a prosperous city."

"It was all built according to His Highness's plan. I was just lucky that this happened to me."

"Brother Yuwen, you just said that my father asked you to convene a meeting with Confucian doctors to celebrate the Confucian celebration. It seems that my father wants to revive the Confucian classics."

"Yes, Your Highness, Your Majesty has great intentions to revive Confucianism. Prince Wang Long fully supports it. Shandong Confucianism and various wealthy clans are very supportive of this matter."

Confucian governance, as far as Yang Guang understood Yang Jian, Yang Jian would rather practice Buddhism than believe in a few words of Confucianism. Now, if we want to develop Confucianism, there is only one purpose, and that is to use Confucianism to govern the Sui Dynasty.

I have to say that Confucianism is indeed a stable way to govern the world.

The three of them came to the shipyard in Daxing City again. Yang Guang had previously built a very large shipyard in Luoyang. Considering the navigation needs after the canal was opened to navigation, Daxing City also had to have a large shipyard, which was responsible for manufacturing and also had Repair work, so Li Yuan was ordered to build it, but the scale was not as large as that of Luoyang City.

Walking into the shipyard, you are greeted by a huge dragon-headed ship. This is the emperor's treasure ship ordered by Yang Jian to be built as his ship.

"Cousin, Brother Yuwen, is there any bad news in Daxing City during my absence?"

Yu Wenhuaji did not hide anything: "While His Highness was away, Yuan Xiaoju and others reported to His Majesty many times, saying that Your Highness was delaying combat opportunities, delaying supplies, and even seriously accused you of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country."

Yang Guang smiled disdainfully: "These people like to take advantage of others just by talking."

"Also, the nobles of the former Northern Qi Dynasty, such as the Boling Cui family and the Fan Yang Lu family, sent elders from their clans to come to Daxing City to solemnly worship His Majesty. The noble families of the Northern Qi Dynasty have always been very powerful in the local area. The prince After His Highness took charge of the land of Northern Qi, he established a good relationship with them and specially organized this visit to make His Majesty very happy."

Yang Guang didn't expect that Yang Yong would cause trouble now. Anyone would be happy if something like this happened.

"It seems that my eldest brother has matured a lot this year and knows how to please my father."

"It was at this time that His Majesty wanted to change the name of Qufu. The local nobles proposed it. They took this as an opportunity to hold a celebration to congratulate His Majesty on his feat."

Yang Guang patted Yu Wenji on the shoulder: "You don't have to worry that the prince initiated this matter and I have any scruples. Since it is the father's order, you should do it well and do it beautifully. Don’t let anyone take the blame.”

"Wei Chen understands." Yang Guang boarded the half-built dragon-headed treasure ship at this time. Standing on it and looking down, it was quite spectacular. The scale of an inland river shipping ship was already the limit. No matter how big it was, it was quite spectacular. But it can’t be opened.

At this time, a soldier walked up to Li Yuan and whispered a few words in his ear. Li Yuan waved his hand and told him to retreat first.

Yang Guang didn't ask, Li Yuan stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, a friend has come from afar."

"Who?"

"Pei Shiqing."

"Oh?! He's back?"

Pei Shiqing was the envoy sent by Yang Guang to Silla and Japan. He had been there for a long time, and he almost forgot about it.

"Well, I'm back. His Majesty ordered me to be in charge of confidential matters, so I'm better informed. Pei Shiqing landed at the shore ten days ago and is rushing back non-stop. The news just came, and he should be near Daxing City in two days."

"Before entering the city, arrange for me to meet with him. There are some things I need to understand first."

"It's Your Highness."

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Two days later, twenty miles outside the capital, Pei Shiqing and his entourage were riding back quickly, but were stopped by the Sui cavalry halfway.

"I am Pei Shiqing, the master of Honglu Temple. Why are you blocking the way?"

The leader only made a gesture of invitation. Pei Shiqing murmured in his heart, but still followed him.

In a small pavilion halfway up the mountain, I met Yang Guang, Li Yuan and Li Jing who were making tea and playing chess.

The girl from Nanxi was beside Yang Guang, pouring tea for his young master.

When Pei Shiqing saw that it was Yang Guang, he immediately saluted: "Pei Shiqing, a humble minister, comes to see His Highness the King of Jin."

"Hey, Pei Shiqing is back. We happened to be on an outing today. I didn't expect to meet you here. It's such a pleasure to meet you."

Listening to Yang Guang's words, Pei Shiqing understood that Yang Guang was worried about being accused of intercepting the imperial envoy, so he excused his chance encounter. After all, Pei Shiqing had the emperor's mandate.

Since he stopped him halfway, he must have something to say.

"Your Highness, King Jin, I am very thirsty after traveling all the way. Could you please ask for some tea first?"

Yang Guang personally poured a glass of water and handed it to Pei Shiqing: "You have worked hard on your long journey for the country."

He took the tea and drank it in one gulp: "Your Highness, these are all minor ministers' responsibilities, so don't worry."

"Sit down and let's play chess together."

"Wei Chen obeys."

Yang Guang headed Hei first. Hei Zi settled down and asked softly: "Where have you been during this trip?"

(End of this chapter)