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

Chapter 352 Depose all the families
Suddenly, news came that Li Yuan was going to provide disaster relief. Yang Guang was a little surprised, and so was Li Yuan himself.

Li Yuan looked at Yang Guang, waiting for Yang Guang's intention.

"Li Yuan, since it is an imperial edict, of course it must be followed first."

Li Yuan immediately knelt down and received the order with both hands. "My lord, thank you for your kindness."

The eunuch who delivered the order said with a smile: "Congratulations to the Duke of Tang for your promotion. Your rise to prosperity is just around the corner."

"Thank you father-in-law."

After Li Yuan responded with a smile, he sent the people away and looked at Yang Guang with a sad face: "Your Highness, this..."

Yang Guang said with a smile: "Cousin, you used to be a capital official. Although you were in charge of Ying Yang Wei and other affairs, everything was very crucial. However, in order to move to the center of the Sui Dynasty, the Great Sui Dynasty always had to have the experience of the feudal officials from various places. In the local It is easier to continue to be promoted after having mature experience in school. When I first started, I was left behind in Taiyuan and was also responsible for disaster relief. If this matter is handled beautifully, I believe I will be promoted back to Beijing soon."

"But, Your Highness, in this case, I can't go with you."

"It doesn't matter. There's nothing important in my line of work. If you follow me out, you'll be overqualifying yourself. Cousin, you can just take up the post with peace of mind. I will do my best to support you."

Li Yuan said to Yang Guang respectfully: "Your Highness, you obey."

Yang Guang pulled Li Yuan over and said in a low voice: "Cousin, you may not be familiar with disaster relief. I have to remind you that in the decree of the emperor father, there are both towns and cities, and those who calm are the victims of the disaster, and those who care are those who are comforted. We are also victims of the disaster. Those who are disobedient must be suppressed, and those who are obedient must be cared for. Once food is difficult to be delivered to the disaster-stricken place, the hungry victims may do anything, so you must handle it carefully."

"There are also general things like this that may involve some scandals of local officials, and you were appointed. If the local officials and gentry have something to do, they may deceive you. If you are in charge of Yingyangwei, you are better than others in these matters. I’ve seen a lot, and I should know how to deal with it.”

"Your Highness, don't worry, I understand."

"Be careful yourself. If you need any support, just ask."

"I understand. I send you to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Yang Guang waved goodbye to Li Yuan.

Without Li Yuan around, although there is one less person to make suggestions, it is also a good thing that Li Yuan can get a chance to be promoted.

In ancient times, besides fighting, there were two fastest ways to get promoted. One was to be a governor for heaven, supervising an important case, such as a case related to a certain border official. Everyone in the court was paying attention. You have done it. Will be promoted soon.

The second one is disaster relief. They also went out on behalf of the emperor to maintain stability and rescued the victims, satisfying the emperor and the people. It was also a job that showed off one's abilities and gained a good reputation.

After a brief interlude, Yang Guang's motorcade set off again.

The 500-man guard was led by Hu'er and Qin Qiong, who each ordered troops to protect the law. In addition to the regular personnel, they also brought Li Tong'an with them this time. Because she said she wanted to follow, she took her with her.

In the large carriage, Li Tongan asked curiously: "Your Highness, what do you think is delicious and fun in Shandong?"

"We're not here to have fun, we have serious business."

"Isn't it just a little thing?"

"This matter is very dangerous."

"Ah? What's so dangerous about this matter?"

"It's dangerous in a different sense."

They were galloping on a wide road. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. The sun was low, hanging in the blue sky, casting wisps of golden light against the entire earth.

There are fruitful orchards on both sides of the road. Willows are planted beside the clear stream. The breeze blows, spreading the elegant fragrance of flowers. In the fields, farmers are working hard to harvest crops. The golden ears of rice sway in the wind, like a golden sea.

Small bridges spanned the clear and bright streams. The blue sky, white clouds and surrounding mountains were reflected in the water. Occasionally, a few egrets flew over and shuttled between the green woods, adding a touch of agility to the entire scenery.

At the foot of the mountain beside the road, there are several ancient and solemn temples, with ornate patterns carved on the eaves. The temples are filled with smoke, and there are melodious sounds of bells and drums. The gentle breeze blows, making it look particularly quiet. solemn.

After a few days of travel, Yang Guang arrived outside Qufu City. In front of the temple, officials from Qufu and Shandong were waiting for Yang Guang's arrival.

"Prefect, according to the schedule, His Royal Highness should have arrived."

"Don't worry, His Royal Highness will definitely arrive today."

The person who replied was Cui Chengjun, the prefect of Lu County, a son of the Cui family in Qinghe and the prefect of a county. He was followed by officials from the county and then local officials from Qufu.

It stands to reason that such an event must involve the Kong family, but Cui Chengjun led people to welcome them out of the city without bringing the Kong family.

Because he knew about Yang Guang's previous affairs with Kong Sheng and Kong Bo, he was afraid of upsetting Yang Guang, so he came out of the city first, firstly to show respect, and secondly to test his feelings.

Now the Kong family in the city is preparing for it?No matter how you say this Confucian holy land, it still bears the surname Confucius.

When the convoy arrived in the distance, Cui Chengjun came out immediately after receiving the news.

The leader, Lai Hu'er, carried a spear and turned around and said to Yang Guang: "Your Highness, someone is coming to greet us. It seems that there are not many people like this. It's a bit rude. Do you want me to come and teach you a lesson?"

"I do want them to be rude. People who value etiquette the most. If they are rude, we will get something for nothing. We can move on without doing anything extra."

Lai Hu'er looked at Qin Qiong: "Little Qin Qiong, you go to the front. I can't handle this group of people, so you go."

Qin Qiong was speechless, but walked to the front. The majestic young general rode a horse to the front.

Cui Chengjun walked out from the crowd alone and raised his hands forward: "Cui Chengjun, the prefect of Lu County, welcomes His Highness the Crown Prince. Wish you all the best."

Qin Qiong reined in his horse and asked condescendingly: "Prefect Cui, I am His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, former General Qin Qiong."

Cui Chengjun said respectfully: "The original General Qin Qiong, I have long heard that there are two generals in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. One is Qin Qiong, and the other is to protect the children. The young general, the black-faced King Kong, is well-deserved when I see him today. General Qin Qiong is not here." At the age of 20, he is already a well-known general in the country, so disrespectful."

Cui Chengjun's words were full, and Qin Qiong asked: "Prefect Cui, you should greet His Royal Highness at the gate of the city. Why are you waiting here when we are still twenty miles away from Qufu?"

"General Qin Qiong, I have always admired His Highness the Crown Prince. I have never had the opportunity to meet him before, so I went out of the city twenty miles to greet His Highness the Crown Prince to show my respect."

Qin Qiong rejected his request to meet: "Prefect Cui, you must have heard about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's encounter with an assassin before. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a distinguished status. This trip will not change any of the itinerary. Where to go and where to stop." We have arrangements, we won’t stop rashly, and we won’t travel rashly.”

In order to avoid the next scene, Cui Chengjun had no choice but to continue to speak: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once sent Mr. Yang Xuangan to our Cui family. We had a chance encounter at that time, and I, the prefect of Lu County, had the same relationship with Mr. Yang Xuangan after that time. It was decided by the capital, so I want to express my gratitude to His Highness the Crown Prince in person."

Favors, even small ones, can sometimes play some role. Cui Chengjun moved out to Yang Xuangan not because he was familiar with Yang Xuangan, but to establish a relationship and make it clear that he was with Yang Xuangan after Yang Xuangan came. He became the prefect only after being recommended by Jingzhong.

What he wants to say is that he is from the prince's party, that is, from Yang Guang.Qin Qiong did go to report, and Yang Guang said after hearing it: "In that case, let him come forward and see him."

Cui Chengjun got his wish and came to Yang Guang's carriage. Yang Guang opened the door and walked out. He said to Cui Chengjun: "Prefect Cui, you are blocking my way. What's the matter?"

"His Royal Highness, I wish you all the best. I have admired His Highness for a day or two. I came here early to wait for you when I learned that His Highness was coming. Don't be surprised, Your Highness."

"Now that I've seen you, please step back."

Yang Guang didn't plan to waste too much time here.

"Your Highness, I have one more thing to report."

"Say."

"At this time in Qufu City, a bunch of men, women, and children all want to see His Highness like ministers. Guards have been arranged on both sides of the main street. It's just that I don't know whether His Highness the Crown Prince prefers to be quiet or lively. After all, there are many local elders in the city. The elderly people also want to meet His Highness, it is very lively, but they are afraid that His Highness will not be happy and it will delay their trip."

"If His Highness feels that these elders are troublesome, I will order people to go back and send them away first, so as not to make His Highness unhappy."

Yang Guang understood what Cui Chengjun meant. He was worried about his relationship with the Kong family, but he was a little embarrassed to face this group of young and old from the Kong family.

It is indeed much more convenient not to see him, but he always has to see him. At this time, he deliberately sent him away, but it seemed that he was afraid to see him because he had a ghost in his heart.

"It doesn't matter. It's good to be more lively. It's not an important errand to come here this time."

Yang Guang said so himself, Cui Chengjun nodded and prepared to leave.

Yang Guang stopped him and said, "Cui Chengjun, right? He's from the Cui family."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"You're good. I remember you."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."

After a brief interlude, the convoy continued moving forward.

It didn't take long to arrive outside Qufu City. Yang Guang saw the appearance of Qufu City through the small window.

The city wall, which is not too high, cannot withstand any large army, but Qufu generally does not experience any military disasters.

The city gates were opened wide to welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Yang Guang's carriage entered Qufu City surrounded by people.

Both sides of the not-so-wide street were crowded with people who wanted to see the prince of the dynasty.

When the carriage arrived at the center of the city, several young Confucian scholars suddenly rushed to the high platform and shouted from the side: "Depose all schools of thought and respect Confucianism alone."

A group of young Confucian scholars began to shout, and for a while the streets were filled with this voice.

Cui Chengjun suddenly felt bad. These old guys still secretly made some small moves. This is the prince's car chasing you so high. It is tantamount to demonstrating to the prince.

He hurriedly rode forward and came to Li Qiu's carriage. He said in a panic: "Prince, Your Highness, they did this without my knowledge. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

The flustered Cui Chengjun couldn't see the prince's expression, but heard the prince's voice.

The voice was very gentle, as if nothing had happened, and he said lightly: "Prefect Cui, it's okay. When we get to the place later, you can come with me to the mansion."

The cry of deposing all schools of thought and respecting Confucianism alone rang out all the way, with great momentum.

When they arrived at the place where they were staying, Qin Qiong, Lai Huer and their guards searched all around. After confirming that there was no problem, Yang Guang got off the carriage and walked inside. Cui Chengjun lowered his head and followed behind.

At this time, Cui Chengjun was scared to death. In his opinion, Yang Guang had been embarrassed today, and the current prince had to eat him alive.

Yang Guang summoned Cui Chengjun, who knelt down tremblingly when he entered the middle hall.

"Your Highness, the humble minister did something bad. I hope that Your Highness will forgive me."

Yang Guang blew the tea in the cup gently, then took a sip of tea, and said lightly: "Don't panic, you went out of the city today to remind Gu Lone, it was Lone who decided to enter the city ostentatiously, it has nothing to do with you, there is no need to apologize. "

Cui Chengjun did not expect Yang Guang to be so easy to negotiate with, and immediately kowtowed: "I am indeed guilty, and I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will forgive me."

"Get up, stop kneeling, I have something to ask you."

Cui Chengjun stood up uneasily, and Yang Guang gave him a seat. This inconsistent performance with the outside world made Cui Chengjun more and more scared. However, besides being afraid, he could not do anything else, so he had to obey Yang Guang's instructions. Means sit down.

The hall was very quiet. Yang Guang didn't speak, and Cui Chengjun didn't dare to speak. He only felt huge pressure from the calm Yang Guang, and he didn't dare to breathe heavily.

I don't know how long it took, but Yang Guang's voice finally came over: "Prefect Cui."

"The servant is here."

"Don't be nervous. As the prefect of Lu County, I just want to ask you what crime should be committed if someone blocked the prince's carriage today?"

Cui Chengjun was shocked, he still had to be blamed for this matter.

"This...this...this..."

"As the governor of a county, Governor Cui doesn't know what the crime is?"

Cui Chengjun could only say: "Assembling a crowd to cause chaos is also a crime of exile."

Yang Guang nodded: "Well, since Cui Taishou is familiar with the law and has heard that Cui Taishou is good at making judgments, the group of people who gathered to cause trouble today will be handed over to Cui Taishou for interrogation. I am tired today, so please retreat first."

Cui Chengjun didn't dare to say anything. He felt that although Yang Guang seemed very peaceful now, he was probably very angry. If he said a few more words, Yang Guang would be unable to eat and walk around.

After Cui Chengjun left, Qin Qiong stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, arresting many of these people today with great fanfare will probably arouse public outrage."

"The people are angry. The people are angry because they don't have enough food and clothing. The most they can do is arouse the anger of these rotten scholars. I was still struggling before and there seemed to be no excuse not to promulgate the imperial edict. Now it's better. I'll give it to you. At least the imperial edict will be issued. The promulgation time will be pushed back, and if there is any big news, it may be easier."

(End of this chapter)