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

Chapter 233 Back to Mother's Home

After the Turkic battlefield was settled, Yang Guang had two directions to go, one was Luoyang and the other was Xiliang.

Ships can be built in Luoyang Shipyard, and now there is a chance for steam engines. Yang Guang plans to wait until the steam engines are really successful before cooperating with them. Moreover, it is Yang Yong's territory now, and Yang Guang does not plan to go there, so now Prepare to go to Xiliang first.

After the north was pacified, the emperor's attention naturally moved towards the south. It was extremely important for Yang Guang to go to Xiliang first to take over the aristocracy of the puppet regime.

Also, it makes sense for us to go to Xiliang. After all, we will take Xiao Menglan back to her parents' home.

The day after the prince's departure, Yang Guang went to the palace and told Yang Jian that he would take Xiao Menglan back to Xiliang and visit the Xiliang royal family.

Yang Jian didn't expect that Yang Guang would take the initiative to invite Ying to meet Yang Guang with Queen Dugu before he opened his mouth.

Queen Dugu said: "Amo, you should go to Xiliang on this trip. Meng Lan has been married to our family for such a long time. You must go and meet your father-in-law. This is very good."

Yang Jian continued: "But since you have gone, it is not just as simple as meeting your father-in-law. You also have to visit many noble families in Xiliang and maintain good relations. At the same time, you have to see the attitude of these noble families towards our Sui Dynasty. And most importantly, your father-in-law’s attitude towards our Sui Dynasty.”

Empress Dugu laughed loudly: "Master Liang has a whole family, so there is no need to guess and defend what he has in mind."

"Maybe I haven't seen him for a long time. The Southern Dynasty has been coveting our land in the Sui Dynasty. Xi Liang is close to the Southern Dynasty, so we have to take a look."

Queen Dugu gave her final instructions: "I will order all the gifts for visiting Xi Liang to be prepared. Don't lose etiquette. You should also pay more attention to Meng Lan's brother, Xiao Jue, the sixth son of King Liang. See what this person is like." What kind of person?"

"This is the queen mother?"

"Your father intends to let Lan Ling marry him."

Yang Guang was stunned, he didn't expect the emperor and empress to have such a plan.

Princess Lanling is Yang Guang's sister, and technically she is also a widow now.

The difference is that Princess Lanling became a widow before she got married.

Yang Jian found a pretty good marriage for his daughter. The other party was Wang Fengxiao, the son of Wang Yi, the governor of Xiangzhou. The marriage was already scheduled, but the other party died suddenly after falling off his horse, causing Princess Lanling to die before she got married. It’s the widow’s death.

At this time, Yang Jian planned to marry Princess Lanling in order to win over the Xiao family.

"You should examine the other party carefully. This child is the legitimate son of the Xiao family, the same mother as Meng Lan, and I have heard that he is a young man with a good reputation. But considering that Lan Ling is your sister, you have to It’s best to be more attentive and get close to each other.”

"I understand, even if he is Meng Lan's brother, if the other party is not a good person, how could I push my sister into the fire pit? Don't worry, mother."

Queen Dugu smiled with satisfaction: "I have always been the most at ease with you when doing things. Go ahead and prepare yourself well. Don't lose the demeanor of the Sui and Jin kings when you meet your father-in-law."

"My son obeys."

When he returned home, the news that Yang Guang was going to Xiliang was told to Xiao Menglan. Xiao Menglan, who was usually calm, almost jumped with joy today.

"Your Highness, you didn't lie to me."

"What did I lie to you about? Get ready and set off in the next few days."

"Yes, my concubine is going to prepare now."

Xiao Menglan went to prepare things excitedly. She had been away from home for two years and had not been back yet. Her homesickness was increasing day by day. At first, she was still hesitating about how to talk to Yang Guang and whether he could let her go back to Xiliang to visit her parents. Now she is fine. , no need to speak yourself.

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Soon we set foot on the road to Xiliang. It was not an expedition, so we simply set off on the road with the guards. For safety reasons, we also took the guardian with us.

The general of the Northern Expedition, Yang Yichen, went back to serve as governor, but Zhang Xutuo had no excuse to keep him, so he could only let him go back to Yang Jun to report.

The road from Daxing City to Xiliang is not close, but because this area is still fertile, the road becomes smoother and smoother as you go south.

When approaching Xiliang, Yang Guang stuck his head out of the carriage and said, "Stop."

The team stopped immediately, and Li Feng stepped forward: "Your Highness, why did you stop?" "I have been walking for a long time, and I was close to Xiliang, so I wanted to come down and take a look."

Yang Guang took Xiao Menglan out of the carriage and looked at the flat and open area. Yang Guang sighed: "This area is rich in water and grass, which is really a good place to raise people."

Xiao Menglan was in a good mood and smiled: "Your Highness, winter is also extremely cold."

"Meng Lan, I think the terrain in this area is so flat that it would be much easier to build a cement road."

Xiao Menglan looked stunned: "Your Highness, do you plan to build a cement road here?"

"Yes, by building a cement and soil line, the traffic between Xiliang and Sui Dynasty will become smoother. When I arrive, I will discuss it with my father-in-law and my uncle. If everyone contributes some money, I will send people to Xiliang. Build a cement factory in Liang, build a construction group, and build cities and roads in Xiliang."

Xiao Menglan was surprised and happy. She naturally saw the prosperity of Daxing City. The houses built with new cement and smelted steel bars were tall and stable. It would be great if Xiliang could get these things to build the city. of.

"Your Highness, is this true?"

"Can I still lie to you? This is my Princess Jin's natal family, so I naturally have to be extra careful."

"Thank you, Your Highness, my concubine."

At this time, several horses came from the front of the road. Before the visitors arrived, they shouted: "Is this His Royal Highness the Sui and Jin Dynasty ahead?"

Seeing that the attire belonged to the army of Xiliang, Xiao Menglan recognized the person and said happily to Yang Guang: "Your Highness, those are the imperial guards of my father, my concubine."

The two came to Yang Guang and Xiao Menglan and saluted immediately: "General Li Jue has been ordered to come to greet His Royal Highness King Jin, Princess Jin, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have been out of the city for thirty miles and are waiting in front to greet you two."

Xiao Menglan, who was timid about being close to home, became worried at this time: "Are your father, the emperor, and your mother okay?"

"Your Majesty and the Queen are both well. They just miss the princess...the princess."

Yang Guang smiled slightly and said, "You two, please lead the way."

"Yes."

The team moved forward again. Xiao Menglan in the carriage held Yang Guang's hand because of nervousness, and Yang Guang patted her gently.

A grand welcoming team appeared in front. Xiao Cong, the prince of Xiliang, led all officials to greet Yang Guang with great momentum.

When Yang Guang got off the carriage, in order to show respect, Xiao Cong walked quickly towards Yang Guang: "His Royal Highness, King Jin, I haven't seen you for a long time. If you don't greet me well, I still look back."

"Uncle, this is too polite. I never thought that the arrangment you created would be so grand."

"No way is too grand to welcome Prince Jin. Please invite His Highness Prince Jin inside."

Yang Guang walked side by side with Xiao Cong and said to Xiao Cong, "Brother, I haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been lately?"

"Thanks to His Highness, the weather in Daliang has gone smoothly in the past two years, and people's livelihood has gone smoothly."

"The Great Sui government bonds you bought a year ago are about to expire. Great Sui is getting richer and stronger now. You don't have to worry about the money you invested in me."

"Why should I be worried? On the contrary, when I came back, I regretted that I didn't vote enough."

He said this, but when he heard that the Sui Dynasty was fighting with the Turks, he was very panicked.

"My uncle is indeed an open-minded person. I plan to strengthen cooperation with my uncle and establish a cement factory and construction bureau in Daliang to help with the construction of Daliang. What do you think of my uncle?"

When Yang Guang got straight to the point, Xiao Cong smiled slightly: "Your Highness, Prince Jin, I am afraid that I cannot decide on such matters alone, and it must be decided by my father."

"But after hearing my description of Daxing City, my father always felt that I was fooling him. You can have a good talk with him when you come."

(End of this chapter)