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

Chapter 294
The emperor wanted balance. Anyone, including his own son, would feel threatened if his power was too great and unchecked.

When people lose their sense of security, they will worry about gains and losses. Although Yang Jian is a hero, with great ambition and a great mind, but because of this, he is more insecure than others.

This huge empire made him worry about gains and losses every day.

The prince was powerful, and King Jin came to the fore, providing all kinds of support and trust. Now that the prince has been deposed, King Jin's family is the only one in power, so he has to support another person to balance it out.

In a real sense, the person whom the emperor trusted the most was Gao Xi, who did not take sides, but only did things.

However, in Yang Guang's opinion, this also has advantages. Once Yang Xiu gains momentum, perhaps his day as the prince will officially come.

After the balance is achieved, the emperor will not be so concerned about him.

Yang Guang had thought about this before, but he was really worried that if he attacked Nan Chen now and really defeated Nan Chen, he would be able to achieve great success.

He didn't think the emperor would be so afraid of his son that he would take action. After all, there was no advanced case of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. The worst outcome that could be imagined was that Yang Guang would try to seize power next.

How could the emperor tolerate someone seizing power when he was still in his prime?

Therefore, both emotionally and rationally, Yang Guang can help Yang Xiu, and he should also help Yang Xiu.

Moreover, Yang Guang thought about it carefully. According to Yang Xiu's character and current eagerness to make contributions, it was obvious that in the communication with Tuyuhun, as long as Tuyuhun did not have a groveling attitude, there would definitely be a fight.

After the fight, I will definitely have the advantage.

Moreover, Yang Xiu does not have as many B things as Yang Yong, and there should be no sudden death of the coach. There is a high probability that Tuyuhun will never be able to defeat Tai Sui.

After hard work, Tuyuhun was conquered, but what about the subsequent governance?
Who will govern?
The general scope of Tuyuhun in modern times is in Qinghai and Ningxia. Let alone this era, even in modern times, it is a vast and sparsely populated place. Controlling a few major cities often counts as controlling the entire area.

After Yang Xiu was defeated, it was logical that Yang Xiu should be the one to manage this fiefdom.

But this place is not the Central Plains. It is a land invaded by foreign invaders. Its area cannot be compared with the lushness of the Central Plains. Let alone the people of the Central Plains, even the soldiers who have lived here for a long time will resist.

The problem in Tuyuhun is that they charge more and more tolls and don't know how to restrain themselves. However, the prices of goods from the Western Regions have been ridiculously high since they arrived in the Central Plains, and the quantity is still decreasing. It is not an issue of the governance rights of this land.

Before the Great Leap Forward in human development capabilities, many places were vast and sparsely populated, because humans could only obey nature and could not dig mountains or divert water.

We often say that the land in the Central Plains is invaded by neighboring countries, and it is true that the invasion is true, but from another perspective, the most fertile land on this earth is in our Central Plains.

Putting aside these factors, even just governing the local area is a troublesome matter. There are cultural conflicts and conflicts of customs. It often takes a long time to integrate these with the local people.

Yang Guang had already thought about how he would write his memorial if Yang Xiu started fighting directly and captured Tuyuhun.

After pushing the boat along the current, the King of Shu captured Tuyuhun. He told the King of Shu to be brave and by the way recommended that the King of Shu should also govern this place.

It's logical and reasonable.

At this time, Xiao Menglan walked over, her face glowing red, and for some reason she seemed to have gained a little weight.

Xiao Menglan has always had a physique that prevents her from getting fat. She has never controlled her diet, and her body shape has always been that of a girl. Today, I don't know if I saw it wrong or something, but I feel that Xiao Menglan seems to have gained a little weight.

But it’s hard to ask this question. Women’s weight has always been a taboo throughout the ages.

"His Royal Highness has only been away for more than twenty days this time, but it was much faster than before."

"Cao Zheng, our first number one scholar in the Sui Dynasty, is more stable and mature than I expected. He did a good job in handling the things he told him. I just went to check on the situation. Everything went according to plan, so I came back early."

Yuan Tiantian leaned out from behind Xiao Menglan and said with a bright smile: "Your Highness, do you see what's different about the princess?"

Xiao Menglan patted her gently: "Don't be ridiculous."

Yang Guang was a little puzzled.

Xiao Menglan didn't intend to tease Yang Guang, she smiled lightly, like a pink lotus in full bloom.

"Your Highness, I am pregnant."

Xiao Menglan told Yang Guang the good news personally, feeling half shy and half proud.

Yang Guang's eyes widened and he looked at Xiao Menglan with joy. For a moment, he was so panicked that he was at a loss. His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, who was always calm and composed, was so happy today.

Seeing Yang Guang's appearance, Xiao Menglan became even happier.

Yang Guang, who had calmed down a bit, asked: "When was it found out? Have you asked Lao Sun to take a look? How is the fetal position?..."

Facing Yang Guang's barrage of questions, Xiao Menglan gently grabbed his hand. Xiao Menglan's palm was small and her fingers were slender, but she always felt extremely warm when she held it.

"Your Highness, it's only been two months, so there's no such thing as the fetal position."

Yuan Tiantian was very happy to help Xiao Menglan and said: "Your Highness, on the third day after you left, the princess's appointment was postponed for several days. The nun in the house immediately reacted and asked Mr. Sun to take her pulse. , the pulse was confirmed on the same day, and now Mr. Sun comes to check the princess’s pulse every two days.”

The nuns in the palace are all watching these things. It’s not like women in romance novels don’t understand anything. The nuns are counting the days when the princess will visit her relatives every month.

Xiao Menglan has always been in good health. Even if there is a slight discrepancy, it only happened in three or five days. This time, seven or eight days have passed and she has not come yet. Xiao Menglan herself didn't notice it, but the mothers understood it immediately and called her immediately. The doctor took the pulse first, and after measuring the happy pulse, Xiao Menglan herself was very pleasantly surprised, and asked Yuan Tiantian to ask Sun Simiao to take the pulse to be on the safe side.

When Sun Simiao learned that the princess was pregnant, he did his best.

"Why didn't someone send me a message earlier so that I could come back as soon as possible."

Xiao Menglan whispered: "His Royal Highness is busy with serious matters outside. How can he change temporarily because of us women." This is what Xiao Menglan realized from the prince's previous affairs.

She naturally wanted to tell Yang Guang earlier that she was pregnant, but once someone was sent to tell Yang Guang, Yang Guang would leave everything behind temporarily and come back. Although she would be very happy and satisfied personally, it would not be a good thing for Yang Guang.

What would those who followed him think?The person he is loyal to is a man who covers his head and runs home whenever his wife has trouble?A person who can't tell the difference between importance and importance?

She must not hold Yang Guang back.

"Your Highness, I don't want anyone else to tell you about this. I have to tell you myself."

Yang Guang held Xiao Menglan's hand tightly, his eyes extremely firm: "Menglan, this is great, I have to tell my father, the queen and my mother about this news early."

"Your Highness, you have just come back. Take a rest and go tomorrow." "No, you have to go today. I will go now."

Yang Guang walked out excitedly, walked back halfway, and told Yuan Tiantian: "Take the princess back to the house to rest early every day. The days are getting colder and colder. What if the princess catches the wind and cold?" From today onwards, the princess is not allowed to leave the house without my permission."

Xiao Menglan smiled: "Your Highness, do you want to put this concubine under house arrest?"

"I'm just under house arrest. I'll be under house arrest with delicious food and drink."

Yang Guang watched Xiao Menglan return to the room, and then continued to go to the palace.

His residence was also close to the palace, so he arrived quickly.

After entering the palace, the emperor was still dealing with government affairs. Yang Guang went to see Queen Dugu first. When they met, he didn't talk nonsense and said directly to Queen Dugu: "Mother, Meng Lan is pregnant."

Queen Dugu was drinking tea. This sudden news made her almost spill the tea.

With a smile on his face, he said strangely: "Why don't you give me any time to prepare when you talk about such an important thing? It's like shouting at the entrance of the village. You just shout when you come in. I was shocked."

Yang Guang smiled instinctively, with a slightly honest look: "Mother, I'm just too excited."

Queen Dugu walked around, smiling and clapping her hands: "Okay, okay, I'm pregnant, okay, I'm pregnant, haha. Have you seen the doctor?"

"Let Mr. Sun check your pulse."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Queen Dugu immediately made arrangements and said: "This is your first child. If you don't have anything else to do next, don't run around. Just stay in Daxing City and guard it well. What if Meng Lan gives birth to a boy?" He is your eldest son. Today you go back to this palace and I will send you some capable nuns. You know it yourself, Aunt Li. Although she is a bit talkative in character, she is prudent and very loyal. Let them all go to your house."

After the lesson from the East Palace, Queen Dugu is now very worried. If such a huge scandal happens again, she may not be able to get over it in one breath.

Therefore, the people sent there were, on the one hand, the most trustworthy ones to take care of him in case anything happened, and on the other hand, they were also sent as spies to avoid Yun Zhaoxun's situation.

Yang Guang responded immediately: "Thank you, Queen Mother."

If Yang Yong had to refuse, Yang Yong didn't like the emperor and empress placing people in his house, and he would report everything he did every day to the empress.

Queen Dugu was overjoyed: "You are pregnant. If you don't get pregnant again, I will have to ask a doctor to take a look at you two."

"Let me talk about Meng Lan's figure. I took a good look at it from the beginning. No matter how you look at it, he has a good body. Before, it was because you were too young and you were together less and separated more. During this time, you spent so much time together. If there are more, this will spread the good news, great, great.”

"Also, this is Meng Lan's first child. A woman's first child must be paid special attention to. There are many concubines in your house. Can you take care of yourself well?"

Yang Guang replied: "Don't worry, mother. The only women living in the house are Qi Liangxun (Hasayaqi) and Menglan's own maid. Qi Liangxun has a lively and restless temper. I should keep her away." It doesn't matter to Yuan Tiantian, Meng Lan manages her affairs well, and she takes care of all the affairs of the house."

Queen Dugu thought for a moment and said, "Where is Tang Tong'an?"

"Sister Tong'an is not considered a concubine."

"Having lived in Prince Jin's Mansion all these years, can she still be allowed to go out to get married? Mrs. Old Duke Guo of Tang Dynasty has spoken to me several times, and the meaning behind her words is the same. Li Yuan is like this with you again. We are close to each other. You can’t stop being close to her just because of this matter. While Princess Jin is pregnant, I will give you a concubine and officially accept her."

"This...I'll go home and talk to Meng Lan."

"You don't need to say anything. If you don't dare to speak, I will tell you personally."

"My son, thank you very much, Queen Mother."

Yang Guang finally figured it out. Queen Dugu had no objection to her having a concubine. What she hated was just the lustful and impatient taking a concubine. She didn't object to this kind of situation where it was clear that you and I were willing and there were interests.

After she was happy, Queen Dugu said sincerely: "Amo, this is your and Meng Lan's first child. You are still young. Whether you are giving birth to a son or a daughter, you can have many more children in the future. You see, after your mother gave birth to your eldest sister, not Even after giving birth to the five of you, there is no need to be too anxious and there is no need to put pressure on Meng Lan."

The ancients favored sons over daughters, but Queen Dugu did not.

"Mother, do you still remember what I said to you before?"

"What?"

"Women hold up half the sky. For sons and daughters, having a son or a daughter is the same. They will never be negligent just because they have a daughter."

A woman can hold up half the sky, and it is the same whether she has a son or a daughter. The powerful power in the words once again made Queen Dugu deeply agree with her. She nodded heavily. Her son was the one who said such words. How could such a person still need it? Remind yourself.

"Good, good, good!"

The queen said yes, but at this moment the emperor's voice came from outside the door.

"Why are you so happy? I heard your laughter as soon as I walked to the door."

The emperor arrived and everyone saluted. The queen bowed and saluted. The emperor held her hand and stood up: "Amo, what's wrong today? It makes your mother so happy."

"Father, Meng Lan is pregnant. Mother is happy for her son."

"Oh? That's a good thing."

The emperor, who usually showed no expression of joy or anger, also looked happy when he heard the news.

"Just come and get whatever you need from the medicinal materials in the palace, so that Princess Jin can take good care of her and give me a fat grandson, hahaha."

The emperor was patriarchal.

Because in this era, sons are also a powerful political resource, even the most powerful political resource to some extent.

Having a son means that the political resources you have managed will be succeeded by someone, and other people's investment in you can even get a certain return after your death.

If your son is good enough, then everyone will be more willing to invest in you.

As the saying goes, the East Palace is the foundation of the country, and this is the truth.

If the emperor has no sons, and the ministers don’t know who to invest in the next generation, can your empire be stable?

(End of this chapter)