Chapter 12 The final showdown

Yang Shidao, the prefect of Wuyuan County, finally came one step late and could not save Yuwen Ce's life. His father Yang Xiong and Yuwen Shu had a good relationship. The two families are family friends. In terms of generations, Yang Shidao also called Yuwen Ce the second uncle, but

Fate is so cruel. Five days ago, he placed wine to greet Yuwence, but five days later, he sent someone to collect Yuwence's body.

In the darkness, Yang Shidao saw Yang Yuanqing's cold face from afar. He couldn't help but sigh softly. He knew very well what happened in the court. Yang Yuanqing came back this time and was undoubtedly going to retake the position of general manager. Although he did not rebel publicly,

It is to have troops to stand up for independence. How can he face this and where should he go?

At this time, a soldier rushed over and bowed to him and said, "Premier Yang, please go to the General Manager's Office first, and the General Manager will come soon."

Master Yang nodded, turned his horse's head, and headed towards the general military yamen with a desolate expression.

In the distance, Yang Yuanqing also stared at Yang Shidao's back, his eyes full of complex expressions, and he also needed to have a good talk with Yang Shidao.

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In the Military Offices Conference Hall, Yang Yuanqing stood in front of the Hetao map with his hands behind his back, like a straight pine tree. In the seat behind him, Yang Shidao clenched his fists and rested on his forehead, while he was pondering something, or what decision he was making

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After a while, Master Yang sighed, "General Yang, I'm sorry, I can't be loyal to you. I can't make me betray the Lord."

"Maybe the Lord hopes you stay in Wuyuan County." Yang Yuanqing turned around and stared at him with a smile.

A bitter smile appeared on Yang Shidao's face, "Maybe! He hoped I stayed and monitored you, but General Yang, I don't want to do this, I'm too tired, and sooner or later I will die at your hands, just like Yuwen Ce, so

I can only choose to leave.”

Yang Yuanqing nodded silently. He could understand Yang Shidao's difficulties. If Yang Shidao stayed, he would be unbearable to bear the pressure Yang Guang put on him, and he would not be willing to betray Yang Guang.

Frankly speaking, Yang Yuanqing really hopes that Yang Shidao can stay. This is a great talent. In just over a year, he has managed Wuyuan County in an orderly manner, but the premise for Yang Shidao to stay is to be loyal to himself. If he really does it

Yang Guang's surveillance will sooner or later be killed by him, Yang Yuanqing. This is something that Yang Yuanqing doesn't want to see. If you can't do both, then Yang Shidao's departure is indeed the wisest choice.

"Okay! When will you leave?"

"I want to leave tomorrow."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I will send soldiers to see you go."

"Thank you!"

Yang Yuanqing slowly turned around, stared at Master Yang, and said slowly: "If one day, you want to find another way out, you come to Wuyuan County, and I will still keep the position of prefect for you, and you can take office at any time."

Yang Shidao can understand Yang Yuanqing's sincerity in keeping him. If he was not a royal family, he would definitely stay. For the land he loved and for the sincerity of Yang Yuanqing's treatment of him, he would also stay, but... Sometimes

He couldn't help himself.

Master Yang sighed, "I remember your words."

Yang Shidao put on the prefect's black roving hat and turned around and left the meeting hall. Yang Yuanqing was the only one left in the room, which seemed particularly lonely. He still stared at the map with his hands behind his back. After a long time, he sighed softly.

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The dust outside Jiuyuan County was flying, and yellow dust covered the sky. The strong autumn wind blew from the Galmb Desert to the west, and the whole sky became dark and gray.

This is a common landscape on the Hetao Plain from late July to early August every year. People who live here have long been accustomed to it. At this time, the hat is no longer a woman's patent, and men also wear it, with a wide brim.

Covering the surroundings with light veils can effectively resist the invasion of wind and sand on the face.

On the road west of Jiuyuan County, teams of cavalry marched rapidly in the wind and sand, with thousands of people. This was the army coming from Yongfeng County, and officers kept shouting loudly:

"Go faster, you must arrive in Jiuyuan County today!"

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In the wilderness north of Jiuyuan County, thousands of large tents are arranged neatly, densely packed, stretching for more than ten miles. Thirty thousand troops from all over Fengzhou and the 30,000 troops brought by Yang Yuanqing from Youzhou, a total of 60,000 troops, all

Stationed here, this was the first time that Renshou had a large concentration of troops in Fengzhou in three years, and it was also an exercise by Yang Yuanqing to control his military power.

Now, the 5,000 troops stationed in Yongfeng County to the west have not arrived, and the rest of the troops have arrived. The 5,000 troops stationed in Yongfeng County are commanded by the commander He Liujia, who was the former Iron Guard.

In the central army's tent, nearly a hundred people were waiting nervously, especially Yang Yuanqing was severe, it was almost dusk, and He Liujia's army had not arrived yet. At this time, everyone's faces showed worries.

Today is July 25th, and it is the deadline. Before dark, if He Liujia's army still cannot reach Jiuyuan County, then He Liujia will definitely be killed, and there is nothing to discuss.

Yaro Yang Zongzheng was anxious, and he stood up suddenly and said, "I'll go to the camp gate to wait for him!"

"Sit down!" Yang Yuanqing said coldly.

Yang Zongzheng did not dare to disobey the order, so he had to sit down again. At this time, a soldier outside the tent rushed to report: "Report to the general manager, the army in Yongfeng County has arrived!"

A cheer suddenly sounded in the tent. After a moment, He Liujia ran over sweating. Four Yingyanglang generals followed him. Five of them knelt on their knees into the bill. He Liujia apologized and said, "It's too late to come, please be the general manager."

Severe punishment!”

"You're not late, but you should have arrived two days ago. Why is that?"

"Report to the general manager, the army of the rioter Liu Jialun of Yan'an County and the army of the slave thief Bai Yusa were fired east of Lingwu County, and many people fled. Hu Zi was worried that the rioters would go north to Fengzhou and dared not leave without permission.

After receiving the news, the bandits went south to Yan'an County, they dared to set off."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I can't blame you if you come late, but you should send someone to report the reason first, not to explain it now."

He Liujia wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I know my mistakes."

"If you don't take the example, sit down!"

He Liujia took his men to find a seat to sit down. Yang Yuanqing slowly glanced at everyone, and everyone he had informed had arrived.

"Everyone, it has been ten days since I returned to Fengzhou. I have talked to many people. I have also said that I will give you time to consider it. Today, I need to reiterate this opportunity. I decided to support the army and become independent, but I

I will not rebel, nor will I betray the Great Sui Dynasty. In addition to the military and personnel transfer, I will accept the orders of the court and the decree of the emperor normally. We are still the Sui army. But while you are loyal to the Great Sui Dynasty, you must also be loyal to it.

I, that is, before my commands and the will of the Lord, you can only choose the former."

After pausing for a moment, Yang Yuanqing found that the chief of Wuyuan County Cui Junsu had lowered his head. Cui Junsu was the younger brother of Cui Bosu and served as the governor of Wuyuan County. He was also the deputy envoy of the Turkic envoy of the Great Sui Dynasty.

Yang Yuanqing sighed in his heart. He knew that Cui Junsu was in a little trouble. He did not agree to him at that time and said that it would take time to consider it. Don’t he want to stay?

Yang Yuanqing continued: "I will not force anyone. Master Yang said that I have already sent him out of the country with gifts. He is still my personal friend of Yang Yuanqing. Similarly, everyone here is the same. If you don't want to accept my conditions and choose to leave, I will give it away.

, At the same time, a generous gift will be given to everyone's life without worries, which can be considered a meeting. However, if tonight, there will still be someone ambiguous, and there will be one on the surface and one on the back. I'm sorry, I, Yang Yuanqing, can only be

If you turn your back on others, Yuwen Ce will be his fate. Although he doesn't speak well, I have to say ugly words in front of me. OK! Those who want to leave can leave now."

The tent was quiet so that everyone could hear their heartbeat. At this time, Cui Junsu stood up and bowed and bowed, "Master, I have a question. I want to ask alone, it's hard to say here."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, stood up and walked backwards. Cui Junsu followed in. The big tent was silent. Many civil servants looked at Cui Junsu, and Cui Junsu's problems also represented their concerns.

In the back tent, Yang Yuanqing and Cui Junsu sat down. He smiled bitterly and said, "I received a letter from my brother and asked me to assist you with all my heart. This is also for the benefit of the Cui family in Qinghe. I should have followed my brother's advice without any conditions.

I support the general manager, but I am Sui Chen after all, and I only have one problem. I want to confirm with the general manager."

Yang Yuanqing said: "Just say it!"

Cui Junsu took a deep breath and said, "If one day, the world is in chaos and the heroes are in power, and the emperor falls under your hands, will you...?"

Cui Junsu couldn't say the following words, but Yang Yuanqing smiled, "You mean, will I kill the regicide? Yes!"

Cui Junsu nodded, that's what he meant. Yang Yuanqing shook his head slowly, "If I kill the lord, who will be loyal to me again in the world?"

Cui Junsu stood up, bowed deeply, and said extremely firmly: "Cui Junsu is willing to serve the envoy!"

Yang Yuanqing was overjoyed, and Cui Junsu was willing to stay and serve him, which solved his government worries.

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Cui Junsu's return to position made Du Ruhui feel relieved. He and Cui Junsu had the same problem. Cui Junsu did not leave, that means that Yang Yuanqing would not kill the lord in the future. Not only Du Ruhui, but many civil officials followed Cui Junsu's leader. Since Cui Junsu could feel at ease.

Stay there, then they have no objection.

Human hearts are complex. There is no simple black and white, nor eternal black se, or eternal white se. Black can be bleached, and white can be dyed black. Not betrayed now does not mean not betrayed in the future.

Yang Yuanqing knew all these things, even if he himself chose in contradiction, and he could understand everyone's complex mood, but he needed to show off to everyone publicly on such an occasion to let everyone know that he has supported the army and stands independent.

That is, from today on, the 60,000 army no longer serves the court, but his army of Yang Yuanqing.

The big tent was still very quiet. Yang Yuanqing smiled at everyone and said, "Since no one has left, I need to clarify everyone's position and responsibilities."
Chapter completed!