Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

King Yang Guang of the Jin Dynasty held a Dharma gathering for thousands of monks. Eminent monks gathered in the south and north of the Yangtze River, and the monks were giving lectures. While they were in the mood, troubles arose again. Yu Wenshu sent an urgent report from the capital. Yang Guang asked,"What's the matter?"

Yu Wenshu said,"The court is urgent. According to the report, Zuo Pu shot Su Wei, Minister of Rites Lu Kai, and Minister of Civil Affairs Xue Daoheng were impeached and demoted from their posts and seized titles."

Yang Guang did not dare to say much at the grand gathering, so he could only remain calm and pretend that nothing happened. After the Dharma meeting ended and everyone dispersed, Yang Guang immediately returned to Yangzhou Palace and summoned his staff to discuss countermeasures. Jin Wang Yang Guang and Princess Xiao Jun summoned Yu Wenshu, Zhang Heng, Zhuge Jin, and Zhao Cai to discuss important matters.

Yang Guang looked at this secret letter and asked:"For what crimes were Su Wei, Lu Kai, and Xue Daoheng dismissed from their posts?"

Yuwen said:"The lower official heard that Lu Kai, the Minister of Rites, wanted to appoint a relative as an official. , so he enlisted Su Wei and Xue Daoheng to help, and got some benefits, but they were reported. Emperor Long Yan was furious and demoted Su Wei and Lu Kai to common people, and Xue Daoheng was exiled to Lingnan." Yang

Guangyan said:"What do you think of this matter? ?"

Yuwen said:"Su Wei demoted his official position, and Gao Jiong became the first assistant of the dynasty. Everyone in the court knew that Gao Jiong's concubine was blessed with a daughter. She married the prince Yang Yong at the fingertips and had children. In-laws. If your Highness wants to be alone in the south because of the marriage between the Chief Assistant and the Crown Prince, it may be difficult to achieve."

Zhang Heng said:"The official situation in the DPRK is unclear. I hope that Your Highness will wait and see what happens and wait for the opportunity."

Yang Guang was already ready to make a move at this time. , beating the drum in his heart, asked:"I have been in Yangzhou for a long time and cannot participate in the imperial military aircraft. Now that Su Wei has been dismissed from office, there is a shortage of candidates for the servant archer. What if I want to compete for this position?"

Yu Wen said:"I would like to offer you a suggestion. Please ask Empress Xiao to return to Beijing and find out the news. It depends on the situation."

"Oh, why did you let Concubine Xiao go?" Yang Guang asked

"If you want to inquire about rumors, the servants can do it; if you want to inquire about the inner palace, only Empress Xiao can enter the palace. The one whom the Emperor trusts the most is Empress Dugu, and apart from His Highness, the only person who can get close to Empress Dugu is Empress Xiao. Yang

Guang nodded slightly and looked up at Xiao Jun beside him. Xiao Jun said,"What's the problem? I will go to the capital immediately to find out the news for His Highness.""Yang Guang acquiesced, and after everyone discussed it, he ordered Zhang Heng to prepare gifts for Xiao Jun to take to the capital.

On the next day, Zhang Heng prepared the gifts one by one and was escorted all the way to the capital by his servant Zhao Cai. To make a long story short, Xiao Jun Returning to Daxing in the capital, he rested for a while at the palace, then went to Ning'an Hall to visit Queen Dugu. After arriving at Ning'an Hall, the greeting ceremony was completed, and the queen ordered Shangyi and Chen Shuxuan to move a chair for her to sit on. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had not seen each other for a long time, and it was rare for them to chat. Later he said:"Concubine Xiao has not returned to the capital for more than a year. It is better to stay a few days longer when she comes to the capital this time."

Xiao Jun said:"I came back to Beijing this time to visit my father and the queen, and secondly I learned that Su Xiangguo was dismissed from office, so I thought...……"

Before he finished speaking, Empress Dugu's face changed and her eyes were sharp. Chen Shuxuan hurriedly winked at Xiao Jun. Empress Dugu stared at Xiao Jun and asked,"What does Su Wei's dismissal have to do with you? Why are you asking about this?

" When Jun saw the suspicious look on Queen Dugu's face, he quickly explained:"Su Wei is the child's matchmaker. He went to Jiangling to marry the child back to the capital. He has always treated each other as elders, so it's hard not to ask."

After hearing this, Queen Dugu's face softened and she said:"Su Wei is a veteran of the founding of the country. He was caught out if he was a little careless, so he had no choice but to be dismissed from office and serve the people." Xiao Jun knew that this matter was too sensitive, so he did not dare to do it again. Asked, she had no choice but to chat with what Queen Dugu liked to hear. After a while, Queen Dugu felt a little tired, so she asked Shang Yi and Chen Shuxuan to accompany her to play.

Xiao Jun followed Chen Shuxuan to the female official's wing. The two sisters made tea and sat across from each other, chatting. Xiao Jun ordered the servants accompanying him to give the gifts brought from Yangzhou to Chen Shuxuan.

Shuxuan saw that they were gold snakes and birds. They were exquisitely made and extremely beautiful. Chen Shuxuan was fifteen years old at the time. After all, he was still young and he liked these goldwares very much. He said to Xiao Jun:"Sister, why do you need to bring such an expensive gift? It must cost a lot of money.""

"There are a lot of gold objects in the palace, but it doesn’t matter. It’s just that the workmanship is exquisite, so I bought it for you to play with."Xiao Jun saw that Chen Shuxuan couldn't put it down, so he asked again:"Although my mother doesn't want to talk about Su Wei's dismissal from office, he was my sister's great matchmaker at that time. What has my sister heard about?"

Chen Shuxuan saw no one around and said softly:"The day before yesterday when I was beating the queen's legs, I heard from the emperor that after Su Wei was demoted, the general He Ruobi claimed his merits, fought for the position, and said some words of complaint. The emperor became angry. Next, He Ruobi was demoted from his official position."

"Do you know who will take over Solvay's vacant position?"

Shu Xuan said again:"Yesterday when we served tea, the emperor wanted to reuse Yang Su as a servant archer. Gao Xiangguo said that Yang Sucai was a man of great virtue and should only be used with caution and not reused. Unexpectedly, the emperor actually reprimanded Gao Xiangguo."

After Xiao Jun inquired about this, he thought to himself that as expected, the position of servant shooter had already been fought openly and covertly in the court. After playing with Chen Shuxuan for half a day, he left the palace and returned to the palace.

When he returned to the palace, Xiao Jun immediately reported what he saw. After hearing what he heard, he wrote a secret letter and asked Zhao Cai to rush to Yangzhou overnight. This is: the officialdom was even more panicked due to the earthquake, and everyone was busy fighting for power.

In the game, the chess should be oriented, and you will sing and I will appear.

Work hard, but A few days ago, Yang Guang, the king of Jin, who was far away in Yangzhou, received Xiao Jun's secret letter and learned that the emperor had appointed Yang Su, Duke of Yue, to succeed him in the dynasty.

Yang Guang summoned his closest confidants, Yu Wenshu and Zhang Heng, and spoke to them. Said:"Concubine Xiao sent a secret report that the emperor has appointed Yang Su, Duke of Yue State, as the candidate for servant shooting. When Yu

Wenshu heard that it was Yang Su, he said:"If your highness plans a big thing, you can rely on Yang Su's power.""

"How can you see it?"

"Although Yang Su was good at both civil and military affairs, his moral character was a little lacking. Although he did not follow common sense, he was good at winning by surprise. If His Highness can bribe this person, he will be a capable candidate. Zhang

Heng said:"Now the Prime Minister of the DPRK, Gao Jiong, is married to the prince, and there is also the consort Liu Shu, which can be said to be a party. If your highness can unite with Yang Su, you can compete with the prince.""

Yang Guang sat on the Grand Master's chair, thinking about it, patted the armrest, and said to Yu Wenshu and Zhang Hengyan:"I will build the plank road openly and visit Chen Cang secretly."

Yu Wenshu and Zhang Heng listened puzzled, and Yang Guang said:"From now on, my king will tell famous Confucians in Jiangnan to study and write books, govern by doing nothing, write rituals and laws, and hide people's eyes and ears. This is the plank road built in the Ming Dynasty. Yu Wenshu asked:"

Your Highness, what is the secret of Chen Cang?""

"Zhang Heng, you prepare a banquet immediately and buy plenty of wine and meat. Yang Su has won a great victory in eastern Zhejiang. When the troops return to Beijing, they will definitely pass by Yangzhou. I want to reward the three armies.

Yang Guang then told Yuwen:"Sir Yuwen, go north quickly to invite the exiled Xue Daoheng and tell him to pass by Yangzhou. When the time comes, I will recruit talents and be able to retain him.""

"I understand."Yu Wenshu turned around to leave.

"Wait……"

"What else does Your Highness have to do? Yang

Guang walked closer and warned:"No matter whether Xue Daoheng will defect to me or not, you will rush back to the capital directly and help Concubine Xiao win over Yang Su." Yu

Wenshu smiled slyly:"Your Highness, don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by your subordinates.""After saying that, Yuwenshu and Zhang Heng left separately and went their separate ways.

The tree was divided into two branches, showing one branch first. Yuwenshu was sent by the King of Jin and went all the way north to Bishui Pass. This was the only way for Xue Daoheng to be exiled to Lingnan. Xue Daoheng was exiled on foot, but Yu Wenshu rode quickly and arrived one step ahead.

There was a road along the street outside Sishui Pass, with restaurants on both sides to greet passers-by. Yu Wenshu took several guards and looked around. Sure enough, there was a restaurant, which was very luxurious. , on the second floor of the high pavilion.

Yuwenshu took a few guards and stayed in this shop temporarily. Yuwenshu went down to the second floor to find a table by the window and sat down, waiting here for Xue Daoheng every day. He didn't see the official for two days in a row, so he said On the third day, Yu Wenshu and his guards ordered a few dishes and a pot of good wine, and were waiting for Xue Daoheng.

Seeing the sun shining high, he suddenly saw three people walking out of the pass, two officers carrying swords and sticks, and carrying bags.. There was a person in the middle, wearing wooden shackles and plain clothes. Looking at the appearance, Yu Wenshu recognized that it was Xue Daoheng.

Yu Wenshu took two guards, hurried downstairs, left the restaurant, and came towards him. Xue Daoheng came towards him as soon as he saw the person. , was shocked and asked:"Why is Lord Yuwen here?"

Yu Wen said:"I will prepare a small amount of wine and invite Brother Xue and the two ministers to sit down and talk."

This Xue Daoheng was exiled to the army, not a prisoner, so he did not have to wear prison uniforms, and there were no seals on the wooden shackles. When the two servants saw that Yu Wenshu was a court official and was kind enough to treat him, they took off the wooden shackles for Xue Daoheng, and everyone He went happily.

Yu Wenshu and Xue Daoheng sat at the same table. Several guards accompanied the two officials and sat at another table. The waiter served some fine wines and dishes, and everyone started eating and drinking. Xue Daoheng was deeply puzzled and asked:"Master Yuwen is waiting for me here, what is going on? Yu

Wenshu then said:"It's not that I want to wait for you, but His Highness King Jin has the intention to let me wait for you here.""

"Oh, why not tell me?

Yuwen said:"His Royal Highness the King of Jin is far away in Yangzhou, preparing to study and write books. He is in need of famous scholars from various places." Because His Highness admires his talent and learning, he has asked him to go to Yangzhou when he is exiled to Lingnan. The King of Jin will definitely ask his Majesty to keep him. Isn't it much better than going to Lingnan to conquer the army? Xue

Daoheng was silent for a long time after hearing this. Yu Wenshu took a look and said:"His Royal Highness, the King of Jin, is sincere in recruiting talents.""

"This is not possible."Xue Daoheng said

"Why not?"

Xue Daoheng said:"Su Wei and I were demoted, the officialdom changed, and people's hearts were turbulent. At this time, the King of Jin is recruiting talents at this time, and it is definitely not for studying and writing books. I think he has other motives. Yu

Wenshu did not expect that Xue Daoheng could see the subtlety of it and persuaded him:"No matter whether he has any intentions or not, the King of Jin manages Jianghuai and recruits talents, but he sincerely invites you. Brother Xue must not let down His Highness's painstaking efforts.""

"The prince in the court is kind and gentle, the prime minister Gao Jun is an upright official, and the vassal king's momentum is greatly increased. This is a sign of rebellion. Mr. Yuwen should comfort the king of Jin and not have evil thoughts."

"you……"Xue Daoheng said bluntly that he was so angry that Yu Wenshu didn't know what to do. The meal of good wine and good food ended up unhappy. Xue Daoheng would rather be exiled to Lingnan than meet Jin Wang Yang Guang. When Yu Wenshu saw that Xue Daoheng didn't know how to turn around, he had no choice but to return empty-handed. It can be said that a scholar with strong muscles and bones was sent to the army and refused to eat the food of the King of Jin.

Xiao Ranxing was exiled to Lingnan and did not serve as a staff member in Yangzhou.

Xue Daoheng was upright and ignorant of the truth, so Yu Wenshu had no choice but to give up, sent Xue Daoheng away, and set off back to Daxing, the capital, to meet Princess Xiao Jun of Jin.

Xiao Jun had lived in the capital for some days and was having nothing to do at his residence. At this time, Yu Wenshu returned to the capital and returned to the Palace of Prince Jin. Yuwenshu paid homage to Xiao Jun, and they both sat down separately.

Xiao Jun asked:"I was about to return to Yangzhou, why did Lord Yuwen come to the capital again?"

Yuwen said:"Your Highness originally sent me to invite Xue Daoheng, but Xue Daoheng was poor and pedantic and refused to defect to the king of Jin. I had to rush. Return to the capital and make plans to seize the throne."

Xiao Jun took a deep breath after hearing this and said:"I know that His Highness is ambitious, but once the fight begins, it will inevitably lead to party and palace fights, and the consequences can be imagined."

"With all due respect, Your Highness has already told me that matters involving party disputes will be handled by me, and matters involving palace fights will be handled by the princess."

After hearing this, Xiao Jun looked embarrassed, lowered his head and said nothing. He thought for a while and then said:"Although I am dedicated to assisting King Jin, I always feel that it is too early to seize the crown prince's position. What's more, the palace fights are insidious and the party fights are fierce. It's better to think twice before acting."

"Oh, the princess must not back down at this time." Yu Wenshu frowned and looked at a loss as he advised:"The princess followed your highness to conquer the Turks, kill the remnants of the Northern Qi in Youzhou, cross the river to pacify the Chen Kingdom, and cross the Five Ridges to recover the six Lingnan counties. Husband and wife are in love with each other, stay together through thick and thin, and stay with each other through life and death, which is admirable!"

Yu Wen told the story in a passionate voice, and then advised:"I think my wife was not afraid of the wars in the north and south, but now how can I stand by and watch the brothers fight? Wei Chen knows that the empress is kind-hearted, but in the palace fighting and party fighting, there is no good or evil, only victory and defeat."

Yuwenshu said something to Xiao Jun and was silent for a long time. He just asked:"Even if the prince ascends the throne, what can he do to the king of Jin?"

"The princess is dedicated to assisting King Jin in his achievements. Once the prince succeeds to the throne, King Jin will surely overwhelm the prince with his achievements, his talents, and his power. All three taboos of being a minister. In the future, the prince will definitely not be able to tolerate King Jin."

"well. Xiao Jun sighed:"Everyone envies the emperor's family. They never thought of sibling quarrel, but they were forced to this point.""

Yu Wenshu saw that Xiao Jun had been persuaded, and said:"The prince is married to Gao Xiangguo, and the family is already the dominant one in the court. His Highness has long wanted to win over Yang Su, and Queen Dugu relies on the empress to lobby."

Thinking of her husband's great career, Xiao Jun hesitated for a long time, and then slowly agreed, determined to secretly help the King of Jin fight for the crown prince. This is: climbing a dragon and a phoenix have many expectations, but who knows how difficult it is to be a royal family. Palace fights are full of snake and scorpion nature, and party fights are nurturing. Cruel-hearted.

There is no final judgment about good and evil, and there are many ups and downs. Blood is stained in history for thousands of years. The defeated are the thieves and the victors are the kings.