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

Chapter 36 The Son of Heaven Guards the Gate of the Country

Chapter 36 The Son of Heaven Guards the Gate of the Country

Hearing that the Turks wanted to pay tribute to the Sui Dynasty made everyone in the court laugh, and even thought it was a bit ridiculous. Historically, the nomadic people in the north had mainly given tribute to appease them.

During the Northern Zhou Dynasty, why did the Princess Qianjin give it to the Turkic Khan?Because marriage is the highest form of paying tribute, the emperor's daughter was given away, along with countless gold and silver treasures.

This is seen as a form of robbery within the Turks, and it will happen again after a period of time is not enough.

Changsun Sheng continued: "When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacked the lair of the Xiongnu, the champion was granted the title of Langjuxu, and when Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty the Xiongnu became a vassal, we, the Sui Dynasty, now have strong soldiers and horses, why don't we dare to fight?!"

"Captain Changsun really doesn't understand military affairs. During the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains were unified, and the entire Central Plains was used to fight against the Xiongnu. This was a waste of national power. We have found that the Chen Dynasty is eyeing the south, how can we be the same?"

Changsun Sheng looked directly at the speaker: "During the Three Kingdoms period of Emperor Wei Wu, the situation in the Central Plains was not as tense as it is now? But he divided the Wuhuan Kingdom, defeated them one by one, and ended the Xiongnu Dynasty. Is Emperor Nanchen better than Liu Bei or better? Go to Sun Quan?"

Yang Jian was very satisfied with Chang Sun Sheng's words: "Chang Sun Sheng, you just said that you should fight, appease, and instigate rebellion at the same time. What kind of strategy is this? Please tell me in detail."

Changsun Sheng saluted respectfully and then said: "I just said that I have been in Turks for more than a year and met many Turks. Turks advocate force and respect the strong, and there are many conflicts between them. We always imagine that The Turks are very united, because the Turks who attacked the border gave us this illusion. That is because the Huns had the same interests when they robbed me at the border. But in fact, even when they plundered things and went back to divide the spoils, this group of people also They often fight among themselves, and their internal conflicts are far greater than we thought.”

"And they are all very competitive people, and they won't submit to anyone."

This statement was not understood by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and not many of them really understood the Turks.

Changsun Sheng continued: "Shabolu Khan's uncles and nephews each commanded strong armies, and they were all named Khans. They lived in four places, and they harbored suspicions. There were Datou Khan Dianjue, Abo Khan Daluobian, and Tuli Khan. Chuluohou and others may be difficult to conquer but easy to alienate. Although Shabolu Khan is a great khan, he is not the strongest in terms of personal military strength, and there are deep worries within the Turks."

When Yang Guang heard this series of names, he had to memorize them for a while, and it was difficult to pronounce. However, Changsun Sheng was extremely familiar with them. He obviously knew them by heart and knew the Turks very well.

"The Turks are good at looting, but they rely on city walls and supplies to fight defensive battles. It is difficult for them to break through our fully defended cities, and they cannot fight a protracted war. Prolonged battles will wear down their supplies. The grasslands in the north are not The land of the Central Plains can continuously grow food, and there are no insurance measures like the granaries we have in various places. Once the fight lasts for a long time and nothing is obtained, their food will be in danger."

"So first, we have to fight on the frontal battlefield, and we have to fight it slowly. We don't want to decide the outcome directly with them in a short time. We rely on the advantage of city defense."

"Secondly, internal and external divisions occurred. Tuli Khan, the younger brother of Sabolo Khan, was very popular with the Marquis of Luo. The relationship between the brothers was not harmonious. They should make friends with each other from far away and attack those close to home. They should separate the strong and combine with the weak. We should reward Tuli Khan in large quantities, and other The Turkic forces rewarded him, isolated Shabolu Khan, and strengthened the conflicts within the Turks."

Yuan Xiaoju stood up again at this time: "Your Majesty, what Changsun Duwei said, even if it is to divide the Turks, it may not be able to achieve the effect in a short time. The Turks are still very united when facing the outside world. With such an obvious purpose, the Turks also You can see it.”

Changsun Sheng refused to give in: "The effect of differentiation can be as short as two or three years or as long as five or six years. It will inevitably cause the Turks to fall apart. The Sui Dynasty will enjoy the benefits of the fishermen. For the long-term peace and stability in the future, your Majesty, please make plans in advance."

Yuan Xiaoju asked again: "Captain Changsun, now that the Turks have united with Gao Baoning to occupy Yuguan, are they planning for an unknown outcome in the future, regardless of the chaos in front of them?"

Changsun Sheng's expression did not change: "I did not say that regardless of the current chaos, you all bowed down to seek peace and just fought with all your strength."

There was a quarrel in the court for a while. Most people said that they were suing for peace and were heavily defending. They would first find a way to repel the Turks and recapture Yuguan. There were very few main combatants.

Seeing that their quarrel could not produce any results, Yang Jian signaled for silence and asked Gao Jiong: "Gao Jiong, what do you think should be done?"

Before Gao Jiong could speak, Yuan Xiaoju intervened: "Your Majesty, I have a plan."

Gao Xi was also dissatisfied with his strength, but did not stop him.

Yuan Xiaoju said confidently: "The excuse for the Turks to go to war was the princess of the previous dynasty. The Zhou Dynasty used the princess to marry the Turks. Only now did they give them an excuse. Your Majesty can marry the princess to the Turks, give gifts, and consolidate the relationship." , after the Turks retreated, our army pressed on and retook Yuguan."

"absurd!!!"

Before anyone could speak, a childish and angry shout came, attracting everyone's attention.

The speaker was Yang Guang.

Yang Guang had been holding back while listening to their conversation before, thinking that he had to be stubborn, unable to speak, and unable to be in the limelight. Even when Yang Jian asked himself, he pretended to be dumbfounded.But when I heard Yuan Xiaoju say this, I couldn't help it. It violated my bottom line.

Yuan Xiaoju felt happy when he saw Yang Guang jumping out. Isn't this a good time to suppress Yang Guang?His Highness needs to be suppressed, and it is just right to send him to his door, so that he will not have to find excuses.

"Why did His Highness King Jin say this?"

Yang Guang could not calm down his inner excitement and felt that he was irrational, but since he had already said it, he should continue.

"Maintaining a relationship through marriage is not stable or long-lasting. It is just superficial. As Captain Changsun said just now, it has to be continued after a period of time. Should the Sui Dynasty be so humiliated?"

Changsun Sheng looked at Yang Guang and nodded slightly, obviously grateful that Yang Guang could come out to speak for him at this time.

Yuan Xiaoju smiled: "His Royal Highness is not familiar with government affairs, so it is reasonable for him to speak naively. This has been the case since ancient times. Friendship and mutual assistance, peace and good neighborliness, this is the best policy."

Yang Guang smiled disdainfully: "Isn't that right? Friendship and mutual help, peace and good neighborliness? Our neighbors don't want to get along with us like this. They just want to steal things from us, just like a robber who wants to be a neighbor and wants to be with them. Neighborly?”

"Isn't this how it has been for so many years?"

Changsun Sheng added: "That's because the northern nomads will never be peaceful. What's worse for them is that one day a talent from heaven may appear and unify the internal forces. They will inevitably send their troops southward and the Central Plains will be devastated."

Yang Guang couldn't help but appreciate Chang Sun Sheng's forward gaze. He did know the nomads in the north very well, and the catastrophe he fabled would come true in the future after a man named Temujin appeared.

Yuan Xiaoju continued: "Your Majesty, you must not undermine the national policy because of the groundless alarmism of the eldest grandson captain. The Sui Dynasty was determined, and there were strong enemies in the north and south. It is best to maintain the original way of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Turks, and use the princess Marriage is the safest and best way."

Yang Guang's face turned dark: "I wonder who the princess you are talking about is?"

Yuan Xiaoju looked at the emperor, and then looked back: "Your Majesty will naturally discuss this matter with the ministers. His Highness the King of Jin does not need to worry. His Highness the King of Jin does not understand military affairs and is ignorant of the internal affairs of the court. It is not good to mislead Your Majesty." .”

Young Yang Guang stepped into the middle of the hall, and as he stepped forward, he heard a sound: "No matter who the princess mentioned by the Prime Minister is, she is the sister of His Royal Highness and I. We have a deep love for each other, and we have a deep love for each other. Prime Minister, you just say hello." It sounds easy, but we have to bear the pain of having our hands and feet broken off. If we break one hand today and break another foot tomorrow, it will be so painful."

Yang Guang specially brought Yang Yong in.

Yang Yong was a little embarrassed for a moment. Yang Jian looked at Yang Guang seriously, not knowing what his son wanted to say.

"The great Sui Dynasty was rich and powerful, and the daughters of ordinary people's families were the apples of their eyes. Could it be that the daughters of our royal family were just like grass? One was given today, and another was given every day. It was difficult to control life and death, and the Turks were barbaric. Send them away. Most of them will not live for two years. Do we have to use the lives of our royal clan daughters to exchange for two years of peace for the Turks? If the Chen Dynasty comes to fight, will they also give one to them? Will Tuyuhun also give one? Goguryeo will also give it?!"

“Our family doesn’t have that many daughters for you to send off!!”

These words really calmed Yuan Xiaoju and others, but Yuan Xiaoju immediately said: "Your Highness's words are wrong. It is natural for the princesses to share your Majesty's worries and benefit the common people."

At this time, Yang Guang looked directly at Yuan Xiaoju, with a hint of anger: "Father, my sons and ministers absolutely do not agree with the strategy of marrying sisters. The eldest grandson captain is the most familiar with Turks, and the eldest grandson captain's policy is the best policy."

"His Royal Highness the King of Jin does not understand military affairs. Please give me a clear lesson."

The court fell silent, and the emperor frowned, unable to make a decision.

When Yang Guang was so quiet, he lowered his voice and said plausibly: "The policies of the previous dynasty are the affairs of the previous dynasty. The Great Sui Dynasty is far superior to the previous dynasty. Father, your sons are not cowards. The Great Sui Dynasty will not make peace or pay compensation." , if the land is not ceded, I am willing to lead troops to Youzhou to fight against the Turkic barbarians, even if I die in the border city, it is better than sending my sister to the barbarians."

Yang Guang looked around the court, and his last words were so shocking that the whole audience fell silent.

"In the Sui Dynasty, the emperor guarded the country, but his children and grandchildren died in the country!!"

(End of this chapter)

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