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

Chapter 334 Xiao Kui passes away
Yang Guang felt that Yuan Tiangang didn't seem to have anything to do now. He guarded the secrets more tightly than a girl's thighs and refused to leak them at all. In desperation, he arranged for him to do something and arranged for a newspaper office in Daxing City to help him manage the information.

The powers are roughly the same as those of the Yun family sisters in Youzhou City, but because there is no secret agent training department in Daxing City, they lack this task. They mainly deal with intelligence, the most important of which is Nan Chen's intelligence.

Although the emperor has now ordered the king of Shu and the king of Qin to handle the matter of the campaign against Nanchen, Yang Guang's arrangements for so many years are not random, and these two people have not gained much benefit during this time.

Yang Su and Han Qinhu were the main generals of the Southern Expedition who had been arranged before. Their soldiers basically obeyed them. These two people wanted to take away the power from Yang Guang so easily. impossible.

During this period, Yang Xiu and Yang Jun complained to the emperor countless times, saying that the soldiers in the Southern Expedition were disobedient, but the emperor asked them to name them and drag them to the court to discuss, but they could not explain why they came.

Naturally, no one would be so stupid as to openly oppose the two of them but secretly fail to cooperate and find no fault.

The general also reminded Yang Guang that the emperor might be displeased if he did this for a long time.

But now is a time to test each other's boundaries.

You must know that the emperor personally promised Yang Guang that he would be responsible for the future battles in Nanchen. Now in order to check and balance Yang Guang, he went back on his promise.

Understandable, but not acceptable.

You have to see what your father will do.

Yang Jian is now maintaining restraint on this matter. He cannot go against Yang Guang himself. As a father and an emperor, he should not do this. However, he will let Yang Xiu and Yang Jun work in the front to see their own abilities.

Yuan Tiangang stepped forward and reported: "No major events have happened on the southern route recently. Our products have further eroded the Nanchen market. The people in Nanchen are now aware but are powerless. Chen Shubao ordered a thorough investigation of the Sui products, but Within two days there was opposition from everyone, including the prime minister.”

The people have become accustomed to low-priced goods. Now you tell them that it is no longer possible for them to spend the same high prices as before to buy clothes and other things that are related to all aspects of clothing, food, housing and transportation, otherwise it will definitely cause turmoil.

Knowing this but being unable to do anything, Chen Shubao felt aggrieved and had no other choice but to send spies to Sui Dynasty to explore the secrets of low-priced goods.

But the spies he sent were all under Sui's surveillance.

Compared with Ying Yangwei, Nan Chen's spies were just playing house.

Yuan Tiangang continued: "One more thing is the information that has just arrived. I haven't had time to report it to His Highness yet."

"Say."

"The Lord of Western Liang may not die soon."

Yang Guang stood up immediately: "When did it happen?"

"I was waiting for the news of his arrival just before His Highness summoned me. Our news arrived quickly, and the Dibao should be arriving in Daxing City soon."

This is his father-in-law Lao Taishan, Xiao Menglan's father.

"What is the specific information?"

"Three days ago, the Lord of Xiliang occasionally felt cold. He thought it would be fine in a few days. However, the situation took a turn for the worse last night. The imperial doctor was helpless. The Lord of Xiliang urgently summoned Prince Xiao Cong to give instructions on state affairs. The rest of the news had to wait for follow-up news to arrive. Just known."

Yang Guang immediately ordered: "Go and keep an eye on it. If you have any news, let us know immediately."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Yang Guang first went to tell Xiao Menglan the news. Xiao Menglan was shocked when he heard this, and asked with a pleading look: "Your Highness, I want to return to Xiliang."

"Okay, you pack your things first, and we'll set off as soon as possible."

Xiao Menglan nodded heavily, and then said: "Your Highness, can you take Zhao'er with you?"

The news in the palace came more than an hour later than Yang Guang. When Yang Jian got the news, he ordered someone to announce Yang Guang's entry into the palace.

When Yang Jian met, he said: "Prince, Xiao Kui, the leader of Xiliang, is seriously ill. I'm afraid it only happened in the past two days."

Yang Guang was silent for a while, and then said with a firm face: "Father, may I allow my son to take Meng Lan and Zhao'er to Xiliang?"

Saying this, Yang Jian was in a dilemma. The East Palace was the foundation of the country. Now it was better to travel from the East Palace to the West Liang to reach the emperor's eldest grandson. The risk was too great. Even if Xiao Kui was his father-in-law, this situation was still not feasible.

Yang Jian did not answer, but put the matter aside and talked about another thing that was more important in his opinion.

"Prince, if Xiao Kui, the leader of Xiliang, dies, how do you think Xiliang should be dealt with more appropriately?"

Coming to the main topic, as soon as this question came up, Yang Guang knew that Yang Jian had the intention to annex Xiliang, and the next step after annexing Xiliang was to annex Nanchen.

He thought, but now he also feels that it is good not to annex, because Xiliang has changed so much over the years, and its current weight is completely different from a few years ago. The biggest factor is Xiliang Bank.

With the growth of Xiliang Bank over the years, massive amounts of cash and silver have been deposited in it. It can be said that in terms of actual gold and silver reserves alone, Xiliang even exceeds Daxing City.

The savings certificates issued by Xiliang Bank can even be circulated as currency.

If Xi Liang is annexed, then these gold and silver will be in the possession of the Sui Dynasty. Compared with Yang Guang's fictional Nanyang gold mine, this is the real big gold mine in front of him.

Yang Guang knew what Yang Jian was thinking, but said bluntly: "Father, no."

"Why not?"

"Not worth it."

"Why not worth it?"

"Having a place like Xiliang is definitely a good thing for us in the Sui Dynasty. The bank's memory in Xiliang is divided into two parts."

Yang Guang analyzed it seriously: "First, the money of the nobles of the Southern Dynasties. Over the years, the nobles of the Southern Dynasties have deposited and withdrawn a lot of money, but the total amount of savings has been increasing. The more tense the border between the two Koreas, the more money they deposited. The more, because they believe in the neutral status of Xiliang, I also gave them a promise that once we annex Xiliang, their money will be gone." "My promise is invalid and integrity is small, Nan Chen All the nobles must share the same hatred of the enemy, and what our army will face then will not be the Nanchen nobles who are hesitant and hesitant to look forward and backward, but the Nanchen who are fighting hard to defeat the Sui Dynasty."

Yang Guang looked directly at Yang Jian: "Although our army is strong in combat, such a loss-making transaction that increases the enemy's morale several times for no reason is not worth it."

Yang Jian didn't speak after hearing Yang Guang's first reason.

Yang Guang continued: "Secondly, I know that my father feels that the nobles in the Sui Dynasty have also deposited a large part of their money in the Bank of Xiliang, and is worried about this. However, on the surface, my father Xiliang It is absolutely neutral, but this absolute neutrality is given to us by Sui Dynasty. As long as we want any money stored in Xiliang Bank, we can freeze it. In the final analysis, it is still under our control. If it is gone, it is not worth it."

Yang Jian continued what he said: "Thirdly, when we first established Xiliang Bank, I ordered it to be absolutely neutral. If I go back on my word and break my promise to the people in the world, I will be the second best in the Sima family, so it is absolutely unworthy, right. "

"Father is wise."

Yang Jian looked at his son with some confusion. It seemed that what happened today was expected by Yang Guang when he established Xiliang Bank. If he had really expected it, it seemed to be the most terrifying thing.

"Prince, when you founded Xiliang Bank, did you expect this situation today? After Xiao Kui died, I want to annex Xiliang, and Xiliang Bank will become the life-saving talisman of the Xiao family for generations, and its prosperity will last forever. "

Yang Guang immediately panicked: "Father, I never meant this. The reason why Xiliang Bank was established was to win over the old aristocratic forces in Nanchen. I have reported these things to my father one by one. Xiliang Bank Liang Bank has never had any involvement in its management over the years, so I am surprised that it has reached its current scale."

Seeing Yang Guang's extremely sincere speech, Yang Jian did not have too much doubt. He had predicted what was happening now a few years ago. Such a plan was very scary. Yang Jian did not think that Yang Guang would have such a long-term plan.

Yang Jian said: "Then do you think Xiao Cong can manage Xiliang on our behalf? I believe you know your uncle's abilities better than I do."

Yang Jian emphasized the words uncle and brother, making Yang Guang clearly understand his concerns.

Obviously, if Xi Liang is completely in the hands of Yang Guang, he will be worried. The prince's excessive power is never a good thing for the emperor.

Yang Guang did not shy away from talking about the relationship between the two, and said bluntly: "Father, Xiao Congzhi is poor in talent. It is true that he is not the material to be the leader of a country, but as the leader of the Western Liang Dynasty, he is very important to us in the Sui Dynasty. But it is advantageous, and again, the one who really controls Xi Liang is our Sui Dynasty, and he is just an agent, mediocrity may be a better choice."

"This is indeed the truth, but I am very worried. Xi Liang holds such a huge wealth. If there is any ulterior motives in recruiting troops, it will be detrimental to us in the Sui Dynasty, and if we do not discover it in time, I am afraid it will also be a big trouble."

"Father, if such a day comes, I will go out in person to conquer Western Liang and bring it to the Sui Dynasty."

Yang Jian smiled slightly: "You have said so, so let's take it as such, but it is too dangerous for you and Yang Zhao to go to Xiliang together, so let Meng Lan take Zhao'er there."

"Father, if this... son is not by his side, he will inevitably be worried."

"No matter what, one of you and Zhao'er must stay in Daxing City, otherwise the risk will be too high. Nan Chen must also have received the news that the Lord of Xiliang is critically ill. They expected you to go, and I am afraid they will also take action on this matter. As planned, I don’t want you to take risks.”

Yang Guang argued with reason: "Father, my son and I can fight against Turks and can protect ourselves."

"Needless to say, this matter can only be like this. I will send the most elite troops to protect Meng Lan and Zhao'er."

Knowing that he could no longer argue, Yang Guang turned around and left the palace helplessly.

After returning home, she said to Xiao Menglan with great regret: "Menglan, you may have to take Zhao'er back for this trip. My father does not allow me to travel."

The considerate Xiao Menglan comforted Yang Guang: "Your Highness, as the prince of the Sui Dynasty, you should be careful. I just thought about it and felt that it is not appropriate to take Zhao'er away, but I want to take Zhaoer with me." I want to meet my father and ask Your Highness to fulfill my concubine’s selfish wishes, and I will protect Zhao’er even if I die.”

"What are you talking about? You will not die. You will be escorted by the most elite troops on this trip. You will be safe. Don't worry too much."

At this time, Yang Guang summoned Yuan Tiangang and said, "Xiao Yuan, today I want you to predict the good or bad luck of the princess and Zhao'er's trip. Can you do it?"

Hearing this, Xiao Menglan was a little shocked: "Your Highness, this little brother of Tiantian still has the power of divination?"

Yang Guang had not told Xiao Menglan about Yuan Tiangang, and he did not want her to get involved in things that he could not control. This time, because of the inexplicable worries in his heart, he decided to let Yuan Tiangang tell his fortune.

Yuan Tiangang asked Xiao Menglan for his hair and Yang Zhao's fetal hair.

After arriving in a small room, burning incense and burning a cauldron, it was not as complicated as taking care of the child before.

An entire hour later, Yuan Tiangang came out, and Yang Guang asked: "How was it?"

"The behavior of the Crown Princess and the Grand Grandson is of the same hexagram, which may have a small evil aspect, but it is definitely not harmful to fate."

"Why did it take so long this time? It was very different from this time when I came to take care of the children before."

Yuan Tiangang explained: "For General Lai to calculate, he only needs to calculate the approximate future. It doesn't matter if he can't see clearly clearly. What he wants is the general direction of the future. But the Crown Princess is different this time. The calculation is It is a specific matter in a short period of time and needs to be calculated more accurately, so it is more troublesome."

Yang Guang nodded: "Ping Gua, a small evil sign, is still dangerous."

Xiao Menglan comforted and said: "Your Highness, since it is a flat hexagram, it means either bad luck or bad luck. Even if there is a slight bad sign, it is just a minor matter like a scratch on the skin. Your Highness does not need to worry."

"You can't take any chances. I am the prince of the Sui Dynasty now. There are many people watching me. Everything must be treated with the most caution. Let's do this. Lai Hu'er and Qin Qiong will be sent out to escort you back this time. , coupled with the elite Yingyang Guards, this should ensure your safety."

"Your Highness..."

"It doesn't take much to decide."

The illness waits for no one, so Xiao Menglan urgently arranged the matters in the house by category and assigned them to Yuan Tiantian, Li Tongan, Hasayaqi, and Nanxi, and then took Yang Zhao on the carriage to Xiliang.

Qin Qiong came to protect the children and lead the team. Because of Yang Guang's sincere explanation, the two of them also knew the importance of the task. Even if they usually had bad tempers, they now had to cooperate sincerely.

A total of 800 elite troops were escorted. They were all top-notch experts and there should be no problem in the Great Sui Dynasty.

Before leaving, Yang Guang took Xiao Menglan's hand and said: "When I get to Xiliang, I will tell my uncle that everything will be at ease. I will do my best to make arrangements for him in the Sui Dynasty. The master of Xiliang will always belong to the Xiao family."

Xiao Menglan looked at her husband with tender eyes and nodded seriously.

(End of this chapter)