Chapter 10: Good intention to save the holy

Today is July 15th, the traditional Ullamban Festival, and the court will be closed for a while today.~~!-Sacred Hall

After Yu Shiji condolences Yang Su, he did not return to the house to rest, but went directly to the palace. He believed that it was necessary for the emperor to know about some of the things that happened in front of the Yang Mansion.

Yu Shiji was once a famous calligrapher and writer in the Chen Dynasty. His literary talent and calligraphy were deeply appreciated by Yang Guang, who also loved literature and calligraphy, which made his career smooth sailing and reached the high position of Shilang, the Shilang of the Inner Dynasty.

But he eventually became the head of the seven nobles in the cabinet. Although he did not say it clearly, he was actually the seven prime ministers of the Sui Dynasty. He used the position of Nei Shilang to act as the prime minister and specializes in the secrets of the classics. It did not rely on calligraphy and literature, but on the basis of

Another thing about him is to understand the saint's will. His ability to understand the saint's will can be said that no one in the court can match his civil and military affairs, and he has almost followed Yang Su from that time.

As an emperor, many things cannot be said, and the ministers cannot know what they think in their hearts. But the emperor also hopes that someone can guess what he wants to do and do something that he cannot speak for him.

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This is true for the emperors of all dynasties. The capable ministers who are good at guessing the will of saints have emerged one after another in the past dynasties. Those who have reached the peak are Xiao He, Yang Su, Wei Zheng, Li Linfu and others.

Yu Shiji is undoubtedly the top master in this way. He knew that Emperor Yang Guang of Sui was deeply disgusted with the current official selection system, so he dared to accept heavy bribes, use his power to sell official promotions, and suppress dissidents. He knew that as long as he was willing to break the ninth rank

The shackles of the Zhongzheng system will make him deeply interested. As for small matters such as selling officials to retaliate, the emperor will not take it seriously. If the water is clear, there will be no fish. If you are too honest, it will make the emperor feel that he has no control.

He did not dare to use him when he arrested him. This was a clever move, as Xiao He invaded the land of the people and destroyed his reputation. He had to leave a little handle for the superiors when doing things.

The second thing that Yu Shiji could understand Yang Guang's thoughts was the Yang family. During Yang Su's serious illness, Yang Guang sent eunuchs to visit him every few days. This was not about Yang Su's condition, but about wanting to know when he would die, or even

Even the title of Yang Su as Duke of Chu was also a curse after Yang Guang heard the words of a sorcerer. Sui had a disaster of division, and the place of division was in Chu, so the title of Yang Su as Duke of Chu was to make the disaster of division.

Passed over to Yang Su.

Yu Shiji can see his taboos towards the Yang family from Yang Guanghou's death and living people. He decided to go to Yang's house for the second time to celebrate the filial piety, as if he was respectful to the Yang family. In fact, he was ready to take action against the Yang family to cater to the saint.

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The internal struggle between the Yang family and Yang Yuanqing, as well as the prince and Princess Leping, both went to support Yang Yuanqing, and he believed that the emperor would be very interested in this matter.

Yu Shiji's carriage quickly drove into Duanmen, who was the head of the palace, equivalent to the Suzaku Men in Chang'an. There were various imperial offices of the court on both sides of the central axis.

Duanmen continued to walk inward and it was the palace city. Yu Shiji's carriage stopped in front of Yingtian, waiting for the emperor to summon him into the city. (")

The main palace city is called Yingtianmen. The main halls of the conference are located in the palace city. Qianyuan Hall is the first hall of the palace city and is also the place where the morning courts are held every day. Yang Guangri often works in the side hall of Xuanzheng Hall, located in Qian

In the northwest corner of Yuan Hall, there is a group of buildings covering an area of ​​dozens of acres. It is very close to the Neishi Province and Menxia Province. Yang Guang can summon the Neishi's Imperial History to draft the Imperial History at any time.

More than two years have passed since Yang Guang ascended the throne, and he has gradually stabilized his throne. It is time for him to greatly reform various systems. Yang Guang has already arranged all plans, first of all, to go out to the south of the Yangtze River and go to the Yangtze River.

The south shows the majesty of the Great Sui emperor and unites the hearts of the people in Jiangnan. This is also the first time the Emperor of the Great Sui emperor inspects Jiangnan, which is of great significance to the people in the south.

The Tongji Canal has been excavated last year and the Hang Ditch has been dredged. You can take a boat to go directly to Jiangdu from Luoyang. Half a year ago, Yang Guang ordered the Ministry of Works to build tens of thousands of large ships. At this time, the large ship has been manufactured.

The interior decoration is coming to an end, and soon he will set off for Jiangnan to start his first tour after ascending the throne.

Today is the Ullamban Festival. Yang Guang had just returned from the Fahua Temple beside the Luo River and Water. He had already rested for a while. He was studying his upcoming trip to Jiangnan in front of the map. He had been in Jiangdu for ten years.

Jiangnan was full of emotions. This time he went on a tour, he felt like returning home in glory, which made him feel full of expectations.

While he was thinking, an eunuch reported from the menu, "Your Majesty, Yu Shilang is here, waiting for summons."

Yang Guang knew that Yu Shiji must have something to do when he was looking for him at this time, and he was also trying to ask Yu Shiji to write a letter to Jiangnan to report to the elders of the southern states.

"Present him to meet!"

"Your Majesty has an order to meet Yu Shiji, the Xuannei Shilang!"

"Your Majesty has an order to meet Yu Shiji, the Xuannei Shilang!"

Shiwei's shouts were passed down. After a moment, the eunuch hurried in with Yu Shiji. Yu Shiji walked into the imperial study room and bowed, "I am the gentle minister Yu Shiji, please see Your Majesty!"

"Yu Aiqing is exempt from gifts!"

Today, Yang Guang attended the Fahua Temple Water and Land Dharma Assembly. He was in good spirits and smiled and said, "I just thought about finding my dear, so I came here. It's a coincidence!"

When Yu Shiji heard that Yang Guang was looking for him, he did not talk about his affairs and bowed and said, "Please give me instructions!"

"That's right, I have decided not to go out for a tour of Jiangnan. I need to write a letter to the south to the south. My dear friend has been in the south for a long time and should know the opinions of the south. This letter to the south will be written by my dear friend!"

Yu Shiji's heart was thunderous. The emperor was going to go out for a tour of Jiangnan. Although the ship was being built by the Yellow River, everyone thought that the southern tour would be next year. Unexpectedly, the emperor would not be able to go to the southern tour. This is a major secret. The latest chapter of the Holy Church

He did not dare to express his excitement of knowing the secret, and immediately bowed and said, "I obey the order, I wonder when your Majesty will need it?"

"No hurry, just write it after three ris."

At this time, Yang Guang glanced at Yu Shiji's waist. A top-quality yu pants were hung on the leather belt around Yu Shiji's waist. He knew it was of great value at first glance. He suddenly remembered a rumor in the world and asked with a smile: "Yu Aiqing

, I heard that your brother’s family is poor and there are many rumors in the market that you have rich people and forget your brother’s righteousness and refuse to help you. Why is this?”

Yu Shiji's brother Yu Shinan is also a master of calligraphy in the world. The two brothers are extremely friendly and have a great reputation. They are called "Eryu" in Jiangnan, and are as famous as the two Lu of the Western Jin Dynasty.

However, Yu Shinan is a noble man and does not want to bow down to the rules of the officialdom. So far, he has only a small official with a secretary. He has a low salary and a poor family. He is in a very different position from his brother Yu Shiji and has a huge family background. Yu Shiji never helps his brothers, but he is just like him.

The two were very friendly, so Yu Shiji was ridiculed as "fake" by the world, and even Yang Guang heard about it.

Yu Shiji bowed and replied, "The love between me and my brothers lies in love, not in money. Besides, my wealth is all given by the emperor. With Shinan's talent, it would be easy for him to do so, and he would not do it."

If you do it, you are unwilling to do it. Even if the world ridicule it, how can you give it to others as much as the Lord, even brothers cannot.”

Yu Shiji's answer was deeply in line with Yang Guang's heart. He nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "It's right that brothers' love lies in love, not in money, but in my fault."

After pausing, he asked again: "Yu Aiqing, do you want to see me? Is there anything wrong?"

"Report to Your Majesty, I went to the second sacrifice to Yang Situ today and found something interesting. I feel it is necessary to tell Your Majesty."

When Yu Shiji mentioned Yang Su, the smile on Yang Guang's face disappeared. He said lightly: "What do you think?"

Yu Shiji told Yang Guang one by one what he saw and heard in the spirit shed today. Yang Guang was stunned. Has Yang Yuanqing returned to Beijing? Why didn't he know?

Yu Shiji observed the words and said, from Yang Guang's expression, he knew that Yang Yuanqing had entered the capital without authorization, and in order to be summoned, Yu Shiji sighed and said, "Although Yuanqing is young, he is also a border minister with heavy troops in his hand, so he should not enter at will.

Beijing, we must let the emperor know that I feel it is necessary to warn him and let him understand that he is shouldering the heavy responsibility."

Yu Shiji is very good at it. He told Yang Yuanqing in front of Yang Guang that he was not targeting Yang Yuanqing. His sword was aimed at the crown prince Yang Zhao. He was telling Yang Guang that Yang Yuanqing and Yang Zhao had a close relationship, and Yang Yuanqing was also

When entering Beijing secretly, what secrets will be hidden here? He outlined the story and asked Yang Guang to associate it himself.

This is also Yu Shiji's cleverness. He did not mention Yang Zhao at all, but pointed at Yang Zhao's key points. Yang Zhao was stranded in the capital and refused to return, and Yang Yuanqing did not return secretly by the order. These were originally two things, but Yu Shiji was clever and clever

He believed that he had made it clear enough that the Lord should understand his meaning.

Yang Guang had no expression on his face, and he seemed not moved by Yu Shiji's words. He just smiled and said, "Yuan Qing's grandfather died of illness. He wanted to rush back to Qiqi. If he came back after approval, the spirit shed might have been demolished.

It is caused by filial piety. If it were me, I would not blame him for this matter. Yu Aiqing was too worried."

Yu Shiji is scheming and kills people invisibly, but he made a fatal mistake today. He did not really understand Yang Yuanqing's position in Yang Guang's heart. He forgot that Yang Guang once gave Yang Yuanqing the Emperor's Sword. Yang Guang would not believe that Yang Yuanqing entered Beijing without authorization.

If he had any intention, just to attend the funeral, his reminder reminded Yang Guang that he had been very close to the King of Qi recently, which made Yang Guang feel a little unhappy with him, completely offsetting his excellent performance today.

Yang Guang's statement made Yu Shiji feel like he was hitting the sky with one punch. He couldn't help but feel a little panicked. He didn't dare to say more and said quickly: "It's because he's too much, so he shouldn't tell the emperor about these boring things.

There is a sin of lying!”

"It's nothing. It's great if you can report to me in time. But you have to discuss things in the future. Don't think too much and add personal tests." Yang Guang implicitly told him.

Yu Shiji admitted his mistakes repeatedly and sued his resignation.

When Yu Shiji walked away, Yang Guang pondered for a moment and said to the old eunuch beside him: "Go and tell Yang Yuanqing, let him see me before he goes back, and I have something to ask him."

Yu Shiji's carriage drove out of the imperial city, and the follower stepped forward and asked, "Emister, where are you going now?"

Yu Shiji originally planned to go to the Qi Palace, but the emperor's jing report made him feel a little uneasy, so he ordered: "Go back to the house!"

Yu Shiji's mansion is located in Yirenfang, and is also close to Dingdingmen Street. It is a large mansion covering an area of ​​30 acres. Yu Shiji has four sons, three of whom are his biological sons, and the other is his stepson Xiahou Yan brought by his rear-wife.

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Yu Shiji was not in a good mood today. It was the first time he did not have the intention of a quasi-saint. He knew that he might make the sage unhappy. The remarks related to the prince should not be easily spoken. If he said it correctly, there would be no benefits, but if he said it wrong

But there are endless troubles. Today he was obviously wrong.

Yu Shiji sighed and walked back to the study room worriedly. At the entrance of the study room, he saw his stepson Xiahou Yan standing at the entrance of the study room.

Xiahou Yan was born to his second wife, Sun and his ex-husband. Yu Shiji likes Sun very much and loves the house and Wu. He also likes this stepson Xiahou Yan. Although Xiahou Yan relies on his power to do something wrong outside, Yu Shiji does not let go of it at all.

In his heart, he would not ask if he didn't have a big son.

Xiahou Yan is only nineteen years old this year. He is as beautiful as a tree, with a sensation and a good appearance, but his heart is cunning and poisonous, and he is good at casting cold arrows behind him. Although he is the stepson, the Yu family is now his mother, Sun.

In order to make the decision, Sun had a good means to control the Yu family and obeyed. Xiahou Yan was favored by his mother and had a high status in the Yu Mansion, even surpassing Yu Shiji's other sons, causing Yu Shiji's other three.

The son has a bad relationship with them.

When Xiahou Yan saw his father coming forward, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "I have something to look for my father!"

"What's up?"

Although Yu Shiji was in a bad mood, he was well-educated and would not show off his face and lose his temper in front of his family. Xiahou Yan was respectful, which made his tone softer.

"Did my father be interested in Yang Yuanqing?"

Yu Shiji stopped suddenly, 'Yang Yuanqing', he was stunned for a moment and asked quickly: "Why did you mention this person?"

Xiahou Yan was about to explain, but Yu Shiji waved his hand to stop him, "Go to the room to speak!"

In the study, Xiahou Yan told his father in detail about what he encountered when he entered the city yesterday, and finally said: "I saw that Yuwen Zhi and Yang Yuanqing had a deep hatred. Later, I asked in detail and found out that Yuwen Shu and Yang Yuanqing were bothered.

The hatred became deeper, and the child felt that there might be news that his father was interested in."

Yuwen Shu and Yang Yuanqing fought fiercely in the hall two years ago for the fraud of martial arts. At that time, Yu Shiji was in the court class. He witnessed it with his own eyes and knew the source of this hatred, but Xiahou Yan mentioned Yang Rong, the second son of Yang Xuangan.

, but he was more interested in this person.

He asked, "Did you have a lot of contact with Yang Rong you mentioned?"

Xiahou Yan smiled and shook his head, "I have always ignored this person, but he has been quite pleased with me recently. Maybe he wanted his father to help him find a job. I asked other people, and everyone said that this person was fickle and untrustworthy.

I don’t want to go with him too much, I just asked him to inquire about Yang Yuanqing’s situation for me.”

Yang Rong is Yang Xuangan's second son. In the morning, Yang Xuangan asked him to find a job. Yu Shiji pondered for a moment and said, "You can deliberately go with him. I need to know a lot from him. Do you understand?"

Xiahou Yan nodded, "The boy understands!"
Chapter completed!