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

Chapter 272 Kill the chicken to warn the monkey

A sudden change occurred, but it was immediately controlled in a short period of time, and the target of the arrest was very clear. The smarter ministers present reacted immediately.

A man who is so smart can still not realize that this ups and downs of drama-like drama is obviously planned by someone. Who else could the planner be? Naturally, it is His Majesty the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty who is holding a jade ax and ax and overlooking the world.

In the surprised eyes of everyone, Duke Liu Fang of Shu, Duke Liang Shiyan of Xi, and Duke Yu Wenxin of Qi were pressed in front of him and knelt on the ground.

Yang Jian looked down at them from above and said, "I treat you three very well, but you three actually tried to murder me, you are traitors and traitors."

The three of them also realized at this time that their plan should have been known to Yang Jian a long time ago. Yang Jian's play was to catch thieves, and they and others fell into the trap.

Yang Jian said with some sadness: "The three of you have all been granted the title of Duke and received your salary from the imperial court. How could you have such wolfish ambitions..."

Liu Fang shouted: "Yang Jian, don't be hypocritical. You just usurped the foundation of the Yuwen family. A villain like you can actually become the emperor. I was blind to lead you to power in the first place."

Liang Shiyan immediately begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it was Liu Fang and Yu Wenxin who deceived me. This matter has nothing to do with me. It has nothing to do with me."

Looking at the spineless Liang Shiyan, Liu Fang glared angrily: "Liang Shiyan, you spineless thing, you get into trouble all the time, and you kneel down to beg for mercy when you die, what kind of man are you?"

"Your Majesty, you heard it. These people deceived me. I am loyal to you, so you must be clear about it."

Yu Wenxin interrupted the two of them indifferently: "You two, stop arguing, don't you see? He is looking at you like monkeys, and we are all playthings in his hands."

The two of them looked up, and saw the tall and majestic figure, and the emperor with slightly raised corners of his mouth under the dragon crown, watching their quarrel as if they were watching a monkey show. The more fierce they quarreled, the more fierce their bites, Yang Jian's smile The meaning becomes more and more prosperous.

Yu Wenxin said coldly: "Yang Jian, when did you discover our plan?"

Snapped

A slap fell on Yu Wenxin's face, and five thick and red finger prints appeared. Lai Hu'er said rudely: "Your Majesty's name was also given by you?"

Yang Jian looked at Lai Huer with some appreciation. This rough guy actually knew how to take this opportunity to show his face in front of the emperor.

Yu Wenxin was not afraid and remained silent. Lai Huer slapped her again, with finger marks on the other side of her face: "I want to see if it's your mouth or my hands that are tough."

"and many more."

When Lai Huer was about to continue his attack, the emperor stopped him with words.

"Whether the three of them admit it or not, I already know the whole story, the cause and effect. I will just sacrifice the heads of these three people to the ancestral temple today."

"You don't think that I will arrest you and put you in jail for interrogation. Don't worry, you won't survive today. All your gang members and rebels have been closely watched by me since you started your conspiracy. It is estimated that by this time Almost all of them should have been caught. Even if there are a few fish that slip through the net, they won’t be able to survive for long.”

The courtiers nearby were a little scared when they heard this. Such a plot to kill the emperor had been known to the emperor in all its details. The intelligence network the emperor now had was beyond everyone's imagination. This made them feel worried about Yang Jian. More fear.

Fear is the best respect. Respect can be disguised, but fear comes from the heart.

Yang Jian held a jade ax and ax in one hand, spread his long sleeves in the other, turned around and faced the ancestral temple and said loudly: "I, conquer the Turks in the north, relieve the Central Plains of a century-old problem, conquer the Turks to divide the east and west, and submit them all to the Sui Dynasty. I inherit the power of Emperor Wuxuan of the Han Dynasty. With the ambition to enlarge the original map and surrender to the people of the Northern Yi, Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty now appeals to the ancestors of heaven and earth."

Yang Jian paid homage to the ancestral temple, and all the ministers bowed their heads. The ministers who did not know what was going on outside the imperial city hall also knelt down and worshiped Shanhu under the command of the eunuch. For a while, there was the sound of mountains roaring and tsunami in the entire imperial city.

"Today there are internal thieves who are trying to bring chaos to the country. It is a shame for the national thieves. First, they do not remember my emperor's favor. Second, they are disloyal to the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. Third, they are rebels who have no father and no king. Today, I will punish the traitors and tell the ancestors of heaven and earth."

As Yang Jian's voice fell, several soldiers holding broadswords slashed the heads of the three men with their swords without hesitation.

The expressions of the three people who bowed their heads and awaited execution varied. Liu Fang cursed angrily, Liang Shiyan still begged for mercy with a sad face, and Yu Wenxin had an indifferent look on his face.

"Old thief Yang Jian, you are a shameless person and a thief who steals the country. I will not let you go even if I turn into a fierce ghost."

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, please forgive me, please forgive me..."

"It is not a pity to die if you succeed as a king or lose as a bandit."

The broadsword fell, blood spattered out, and the sprayed blood dyed the ground behind the emperor red. Three headless corpses fell to the ground, and their round heads rolled on the ground for a while, rolling next to everyone watching the ceremony.

Everyone avoided him and didn't dare to make any big moves.

Looking at those wide eyes, the fear in my heart became even greater.

The emperor's voice came again: "The traitor has been killed and the court has been cleared. Although I am the emperor, I am always worried. The Central Plains have been falling apart for hundreds of years. Now I inherit the destiny of heaven."

"Unify the Central Plains!"

All the courtiers knelt again and faced the emperor: "Long live my emperor!"

When the ceremony was over, many of the ministers were covered in sweat, whether from heat or fear.

When the emperor announced that he could leave the palace, many people quickened their pace. The low-level officials waiting outside the palace now realized that when they complained about standing outside for too long, such a huge change had taken place inside.

No one dared to discuss the matter in the palace, and people left the palace in panic.

In the emperor's study, there were only the emperor, the queen, the king of Jin and the newly returned king of Shu.

Yang Jian, who had always been as serious as a god and Buddha, finally smiled with satisfaction and put his hand on the edge of the stove to warm it: "The wind is really cold today."

Yang Guang said bluntly: "Father, I have just seen the ministers leaving the palace in panic and killing people in front of the ancestral temple. I would like to ask my father to comfort the ministers."

Yang Jian rubbed his hands: "Amo, this is the way to control your subordinates. Are you the one responsible for killing people in the dream of Emperor Wu of Wei?"

Yang Guang nodded.

"Do you think someone can really kill someone in their dreams?"

"My son, I don't think so."

"Yes, but Emperor Wu of Wei killed someone and spread the news that he killed someone with his eyes open in his dream. From then on, no one dared to make any plans while he was sleeping. He was so famous that he slept more and more peacefully. "

Yang Jian was in a very good mood. He smiled as he talked and walked to the table and continued: "Everyone will accuse Emperor Wu of Wei of being cruel and treacherous, but no one dares to harm him. Today I will kill the traitors in front of the ancestral temple in public. There will be some." Many ministers will discuss my actions as being too ruthless, but the more they discuss, the more afraid they become. Those who have the heart of being a traitor may not change anything, but ordinary ministers will not dare to go along with me after this."

"My son understands."

At this time, Queen Dugu said: "Amo, you have made great achievements this time. Please tell your Majesty what reward you want."

When Yang Guang heard this, the first thing he looked at was Yang Xiu beside him. At this moment, he understood why the emperor called Yang Xiu together for no reason. Yang Xiu had not participated in anything before this incident.

But Yang Xiu's point here is not to ask for things that shouldn't be mentioned, which is an obvious advice.

Yang Guang understood the idea and saluted the two saints and said: "Father, emperor, mother, queen, sons and ministers do not ask for rewards." The queen refused: "If you do the right thing, you must be rewarded."

Yang Jian also nodded: "Amo, tell me, I will agree to everything."

Yang Guang immediately said seriously: "My son, I have nothing to ask for. I only ask that my father will grant me the title of General of the Southern Conquest, and I will be responsible for many matters of the Southern Conquest."

It didn't sound like a reward, and this request was hard for Yang Jian to refuse, although in his heart he hoped to leave the last and most important step in pacifying the world to the prince.

However, the outcome of a war is never certain. Yang Guang unknowingly went to Xiliang and had many contacts with Nanchen, completed the early layout, and now made this request in a reasonable and reasonable manner. He can be regarded as having made a great contribution. As an emperor and as a father, Yang Jian seemed to have no reason to refuse.

At this time, Yang Xiu's voice also sounded: "Father and Queen, I'm going to go too. I have to be included in the fight against Nanchen. I also have to contribute."

Yang Jian laughed: "Why do you want to go to war? War is not a fun thing."

"The second brother has fought against the Turks, and the eldest brother is now fighting against Goguryeo. As a younger brother, I only have to follow my elder brother's example and go to other places to open up territory for the Sui Dynasty."

"Okay! None of the men in the Yang family are afraid of war. Amo, I can let you be the general who conquers the south, but in this case, the original position of Grand Sima will have to be given to you first. Have you thought about it? "

This is also a reasonable thing. The Grand Sima and the Grand General of the South have actual military power and the virtual title of supreme commander. Shouldn't His Highness the Crown Prince jump up?

Compared to the virtual title of Grand Sima, Yang Guang obviously wanted actual military power more.

"Yes, my father, I will help my father pacify Nanchen and unify the Central Plains as soon as possible."

"Okay! I personally issued an edict today, appointing the King of Jin as the Great General of the Southern Sui Dynasty, controlling a total of 38 troops and horses on the southern front of the Great Sui Dynasty, and unifying the Central Plains for me in the future."

"Thank you, Father, for your gift."

Yang Xiu immediately asked: "Where is me, father?"

"You have to guard Shu, how can you leave for a long time?"

"Father, the land of Shu has always been stable, and my sons and ministers also want to do their part."

At this time, the queen also persuaded: "King Shu, you have just come back, please go back and have a good rest. Daxing City is very lively today on New Year's Day. Let your second brother take you for a good stroll."

The queen had said so, so the king of Shu had no choice but to give up.

The emperor said: "I will tell the world about this tomorrow. Let's go back today and have a good New Year."

Yang Guang and Yang Xiu left the palace together. Yang Xiu looked lonely: "Hey, no matter how hard I try, I won't give in."

Yang Guang looked at Yang Xiu who was sighing with some amusement. Xiu'er was obviously acting for himself. You must know that this younger brother of ours has evil intentions.

"Xiu'er, how long has it been since you returned to Daxing City?"

"This is the first time I've been back since I left."

"Go and shout out to Yang Jun. My second brother will pay for all the purchases today and I will take you two to have a good time."

Yang Xiu immediately went to Yang Jun's house and called Yang Jun over, while Yang Guang went home to see Xiao Menglan first.

As soon as he entered, Xiao Menglan asked in a panic: "Your Highness, I heard that Your Majesty chopped off the heads of three princes in front of the ancestral temple."

"The news spread so quickly?"

"I just came back from the Prince's Mansion. I heard people talking about everything along the way. How could such a big event not be spread?"

"Don't panic, this is all expected."

"Your Highness, have you known this for a long time?"

"This is what I did. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, and the matter is obscure, I didn't tell you."

Xiao Menglan did not blame but said: "Your Highness, you have always done things very safely. I am just worried about you."

"It's okay. How is the situation now in the Crown Prince's residence?"

Speaking of the Prince's Mansion, Xiao Menglan's face darkened and she asked Yang Guang: "Does Your Highness know why I went to the Prince's Mansion just now?"

"Isn't it a New Year thing?"

Xiao Menglan shook her head: "Your Highness entered the palace early this morning, and I received news from the Prince's Mansion that the Crown Princess encountered a ghost causing trouble last night, so I hurriedly led people to rush there."

Yang Guang noticed something unusual and asked, "Who is doing this?"

"Your Highness can tell at a glance that someone is behind this."

Xiao Menglan continued: "I have been caught. She is the maid next to the Crown Princess. I have already ordered someone to interrogate her. She has been with the Crown Princess since she was a child. Now that she is older, she was originally destined to be married, but the Crown Princess did not allow her to leave the palace to get married. , I feel resentful, and with Yun Zhaoxun’s instigation behind my back, I just want to scare the princess into letting the baby fall out of her belly, ugh.”

"Anyone who commits injustice will be punished by his own death. It seems that even the maids around the Crown Princess are not safe. Fortunately this time, the guards are all our people. The palace maids are not very courageous. They just gave the Crown Princess a little fright. Let’s replace the maids around the Crown Princess with our own people today, it will be safer.”

Xiao Menglan nodded: "I have already made arrangements, but it is up to Your Highness to decide how to punish the palace maid and whether to report this matter to my father and mother."

Yang Guang had a headache: "It's better for us to stay less involved in the affairs of the prince's house. It's the mother's order to take care of the prince. There is no need to create more complications, lest the prince still thinks that we are the cause of trouble. I, the eldest brother, can't tell the difference. At any rate, please just deal with this palace lady directly. Our task is to ensure that the Crown Princess is safe before giving birth, and the others are not our responsibility."

"I understand, I understand. Does Your Highness still want to go out?"

"Well, let's go to the racecourse with the third and fourth children. I haven't seen my two brothers for a long time."

"Then Your Highness, you can ask the third and fourth sisters-in-law to come over to your house to have a gathering. Let's have a meal together on the New Year's Eve night. Please invite the fifth brother to come too."

"appropriate."

Yang Guang then ordered his servants to do it, and he mounted his horse and set off.

After Xiao Menglan saw him leaving, she thought for a long time and said to Yuan Tiantian: "Tiantian, take my sign into the palace and tell the Queen everything about what happened in the Prince's Mansion."

"Princess, just now Your Highness..."

"Your Highness is unwilling to interfere with the affairs of women's boudoir, but we have to do it. The Queen Mother has asked me to take charge of the affairs of the Crown Prince's Mansion. I have to report all the details to the Queen Mother. As for the maid, I will keep it until the Crown Princess After the birth, your body becomes stable, and then you can tell the Crown Princess the whole story and let the Crown Princess decide how to handle it."

(End of this chapter)