Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 214
Yang Ming is 17 years old this year.

For a month and a half in a row, every day was a court meeting, and then went home to rest. At two o'clock and one line, Luoyang's preliminary preparations were also being accelerated.

Prince Yang Zhao fulfilled his wish and deposed the Crown Princess Cui Shi. Within a few days, Wei Ying was appointed as the Crown Princess.

Cui was sent to Mount Zhongnan, and stayed with the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha for the rest of his life.

In the first year of Daye, on the first day of March, Yang Guang came back.

On the first day he came back, he summoned all the officials to discuss matters in the Daxing Hall at noon.

Yu Wenkai, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, looked full of worries, and everyone noticed it, which was quite strange.

Yang Guang first praised the sixteen drafts listed by Yang Ming, and strictly ordered that the construction of Tokyo must follow the content of these sixteen good policies and treat the people well.

The beautiful words were really good, but Yang Ming didn't feel anything after listening to them.

Next, Yang Guang made another point of view:
"Bing, Yi, Yang, Jing four places, it is not appropriate to set up the post of general manager, what do you think?"

Why not?Don't you even bother to say why?

Although everyone felt a little helpless about the emperor's words, most of them knew that it was mainly because of Yang Liang's rebellion.

After all, the powers of these four general managers are too great. So far Shandong has not been pacified, and there are occasional rebellions in various places. It was originally the land of the old Qi. Many aristocratic families did not sincerely treat the court. Not eliminated.

Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Bingzhou are all vacant now, and only Yangzhou has a king of Qi, Yang Wei, in charge.

When the emperor asked questions, someone had to answer them, so Zhang Heng, the imperial historian, stood up first and said:
"These four prefectures are all important areas of the country, and their jurisdiction is too wide. It is inappropriate to rule by one person. I think that the four general managers should be abolished. From now on, the prefects and county officials in the jurisdiction will report everything to the imperial court. , and then make a decision."

As soon as Zhang Heng opened his mouth, many people immediately stood up and echoed.

He Ruobi has been out of favor recently, so he hastened to stand up, hoping that his statement could win back some of the emperor's attention to him.

"I believe that His Majesty's concern is imminent. The four generals' self-respect is a big threat to the court. The anti-Wang Yangliang is a clear proof."

He was the only one who told the truth, and this truth was what Yang Guang loved to hear.

Only Yang Guang said with a smile: "Mr. Song is a minister of the country."

Few people objected to the argument put forward by the emperor, because the four general managers have never paid much attention to the six ministers. The Minister of Shangshu is very happy to remove these four positions now, because in this way , they can actually control the government affairs of the four places.

The emperor was even happier because he had six parts in his hands.

So here comes the question, how should Qi Wang Yang Hao settle down?He had a great time there.

Don't worry, someone will figure it out,

Yu Wenshu stood up and said: "I think that the purpose of building Tokyo is to appease Shandong and the south of the Yangtze River. Only the prince is incapable of such an important place. Qi Wang Yang Hao can be the shepherd of Yuzhou and rule the Central Plains."

As soon as these words came out, many people complained in their hearts. After going around for a long time, why did they come back again?

Just now it was said that the power of the four general managers is too great to be set up, and now they want to seal the state pastor?Does it make a difference?
State refers to a certain administrative region, and pastoral means to manage the people.

This position is generally temporary, that is, it will be available for a while, because the power is too great.

State pastors, and general managers, both govern large areas, but there are differences.

The rules that have been formed in China since ancient times, in the early days only the land of Kyushu had state animal husbandry, and later it was changed to twelve states, because Bingzhou was separated from Jizhou, Yingzhou was separated from Qingzhou, and Liangzhou was separated from Yongzhou.

Only these twelve states will set up state pastors.

Take Yuzhou as an example, just look at the abbreviation of Henan Province. Yuzhou is the whole territory of Henan, and Yuzhou Mu is the boss of Henan.

Compared with the jurisdiction of the general manager of Yangzhou, it is much less, but in essence, it is still no different from the general manager.

Yang Guang was worried about other people managing such a large territory, but he was still worried about his son.

In other words, only a prince can be a state shepherd.

So here comes the question, what about Yangzhou?Nobody cares anymore?
Gao Jiong stood up and said doubtfully: "If there is no township in the south of the Yangtze River, there may be chaos."

The south is really chaotic, there are too many barbarians.

Yang Guang nodded and said, "I'm also worried about this, what's your opinion?"

Gao Jiong subconsciously looked at Yang Ming beside him,
Don't look at me?how?Want me to be a Yangzhou shepherd?
I dont go!Yang Ming hurriedly avoided the other party's gaze.

Yes, people are not happy, Gao Jiong shook his head and said: "I don't have a solution."

"I and Mr. Dugu are worried, can you find a solution?" Yang Guang looked around the crowd and asked.

At this time, Yu Wenkai, whose face was not very good-looking since he came in, took a deep breath, stood up, and said:

"Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, millions of gentry from the Central Plains have migrated to the south. As a result, the southerners have been educated, and their agricultural production is no longer far behind that of the Central Plains. Today, the south is rich in products and prosperous in all industries, surpassing the north. Minister I think that when a waterway is dug to connect the two rivers of the Yellow River and the Huaihe River, when there is chaos in the south, our army can go down the river from the Central Plains to wipe out the rebellion. Moreover, the south is rich in food, which can also be supplied to the north. Once the waterway is opened , There is no barrier to communication between the north and the south, and after a long time, the world will return to its heart."

For a moment, all the officials in the hall were stunned.

What the hell is another project?Communicate with Huang Huai?Why don't you go to heaven?
Many discerning people could see that this time Yu Wenkai was responsible for the emperor. He didn't have the guts to propose such a big project.

Yang Ming sighed in his heart, he really couldn't hide, Tongji Canal was going to be launched after all.

The importance of this canal is exactly the same as what Yu Wenkai described.

But Yang Guang will not take his time, he will complete this project at a speed that will make the entire Chinese historians dumbfounded.

When people mention Qin Shihuang, they think of the Great Wall, and when they mention Yang Guang, they think of the Grand Canal.

Yang Guang, the Grand Canal, these two terms seem to be inseparable.

He Ruobi also looked confused, are you kidding me?It's only been a few days since you became emperor, so you mess around like this?

Yang Su opposed, Gao Jiong opposed, Su Wei opposed, Pei Ju opposed, Niu Hong opposed, and He Ruobi abstained.

Even the crown prince Yang Zhao was stunned. One Luoyang has already made his head big, so why is there another one?
There were too many people who opposed it, so Yang Guang had no choice but to pretend to be angry, and reprimanded Yu Wenkai a few words, saying that Luoyang had not yet been built, and how could the national power bear such a heavy burden.

You also understand this truth in your heart, so why are you so eager for quick success?Yang Ming really felt that he couldn't understand his own father.

The Tongji Canal has merits for thousands of years, yes, but right now, there is really no extra labor to be recruited, people are all recruited, and the land can’t be planted?Aren't local production, distribution, and trade all going to have problems?

After the court meeting ended, all the ministers quietly left the hall with their own concerns.

In the imperial city, Gao Jiong deliberately slowed down his pace, and waited until the crowd had gone far away, then he approached Yang Ming and said in a low voice:

"You must not agree this time. Communicating with Huanghuai is not as simple as building a city. Many people will die, and the national power cannot be exhausted."

He knew that what Yang Ming cared most about was the safety and security of the workers, so he deliberately emphasized the tone of the reminder.

Yang Ming sighed and said, "I definitely won't agree, but I'm afraid that the father won't listen to us."

"If you don't listen, you'll die!" Gao Jiong said with an ugly face, "Now I can't let him do what he wants."

After finishing speaking, Gao Jiong left immediately.

In his last sentence, he didn't even have the title of "Your Majesty", which shows the extent of Gao Jiong's arrogance.

In Yang Ming's heart at the moment, he really couldn't express that feeling. His father's character was exactly the same as that recorded in the history books.

Was he trying to prove something to the world?It is understandable that the south needs to be appeased, and the Guanzhong Group needs to be weakened, and it is understandable.

But can we take our time.

As Yu Wenkai said, since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, after the large-scale southward migration of the population in the history of China, the south has the current prosperity.

The Grand Canal is needed to connect the north and the south, but it also takes time. This cannot be done overnight.

Yang Ming was in a very bad mood. At today's court meeting, all the ministers unanimously opposed it. Yang Guang must have felt disappointed as he didn't mention anything about Luoyang.

Right now, I don't have the qualifications to force the palace. If one day in the future, Yang Ming really can't bear it, and he can't stop it, he doesn't rule out the possibility of being a filial son.

Back home, Yang Ming went directly to Yang Yinjiang's dormitory. Hearing the crying of the child, he felt even more upset.
"Take the child into the inner room."

After the maid took the child away, Yang Yinjiang hurried over and said with concern:
"What's wrong? What happened again?"

Yang Ming nodded helplessly, and recounted everything that will happen today.

He could only tell Yang Yinjiang about this kind of thing.

After hearing this, Yang Yinjiang was also stunned on the spot.

"Connecting the Yellow River and the Huaihe River is a thousand-year-old plan. Why is Father so impatient? Considering all aspects at the moment, it is really not beneficial to dig a waterway."

Yang Ming said helplessly: "Everyone is against it. The emperor falsely reprimanded Yu Wenkai a few words, which is considered to be a temporary let-down, but it won't take long. I'm afraid it will be brought up again at this time."

"You didn't say anything at that time?" Yang Yinjiang asked.

Yang Ming nodded: "Father once glanced at me, but I pretended not to see it."

Yang Yinjiang frowned for a while, and said worriedly: "Father may summon you alone, how should you deal with it?"

"The position will not change. This time I absolutely do not agree," Yang Ming said in a deep voice, "If the courtiers all have this attitude, the father will not be able to insist. Gao Jiong has already started a real fire today. He is the second sage. My close minister doesn't have much respect for the emperor in his heart, if this matter is brought up again, I'm afraid he will say some extreme words."

"You have to persuade him," Yang Yinjiang said anxiously: "Father is short of someone who is worthy enough to come out as a thorn in the head, and kill him to establish his prestige and frighten the officials. Although I don't like Gao Jiong, But I don't want to see him die so confused."

Yang Ming was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses, he quickly got up and said:

"I'm going to find him now."

(End of this chapter)