Emperor Sui Yang

Among those with the surname of Li in the Sui Dynasty, there are three most powerful ones. Longxi is the first, the representative is Li Yuan, Li Hun, Liaodong is the second, the representative is Li Changya, the Duke of Heyang County, and the third is Zhao County, the representative is Li Zixiong and Li Binwang.

Among them, Li Hu of the Li family in Longxi, and Li Bi of the Li family in Liaodong, are one of the eight pillar states of the Western Wei Dynasty and the orthodox Guanlong Group.

Yang Jian's father, Yang Zhong, was only one of the twelve generals, but Yang Jian's father-in-law, Duguxin, was also from the Eight Pillars Kingdom.

The Li family in Longxi, the absolute top giants, reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty in history, but in the Sui Dynasty, it was almost at the same level as Hedong Pei, and weaker than Hongnong Yang and Jing Zhaowei.

That night, as the current Patriarch of Longxi Li, Li Yuan took his son Jian Jian and went to the Qi Palace.

After Yang Hao got the news, he looked confused, why did he come?Xingshi asked the crime?Or is it really as the queen mother expected, to blackmail me?The former is unlikely, more likely the latter.

What an old dog, this king will see you tonight.

In the meeting hall, there were only Yang Hao and his long-term secretary Liu Jianzhi. He also had a long memory, so he needed to be careful in the future, and he couldn't discuss everything with his staff.

Of course Liu Jianzhi can be trusted.

Li Yuan and his son were sitting in the hall, the father's expression was normal, but Jian Jian was watching his heart, not moving at all.

Yang Hao comforted Li Yuan first, and then said:
"It's a pity for Sanlang. He was originally in poor health, but now he came to Luoyang to seek medical treatment and encountered such difficulties. It can be seen that Sanlang came to the earth to practice. Now the time limit is up, and he has returned to the heaven."

As expected of the two fathers, they both said the same thing, Li Yuan sneered in his heart, but his face was sad:
"The loss of a child in middle age is the greatest sorrow in life."

In fact, there is a reason for Yang Guang and Yang Hao's statement.

Li Xuanba had just been born with a big fart, like a premature baby. He was very thin since he was a child, his limbs were uncoordinated, and he could only walk at the age of three and a half, so he was often ridiculed.

When seeing a doctor in the Sui Dynasty, he not only looked for a doctor, but also monks, Taoists, and warlocks. When the latter three saw a doctor, it was more mysterious. A monk showed it to Xuan Ba, and said that Xuan Ba ​​was the reincarnation of the golden-winged roc and entered the mortal world. Time calamity has come, once the calamity is over, the body will recover.

This kind of thing is purely cheating money, the key is to be able to cheat every time, because what you say is good and obedient.

Those who tell the truth are not welcomed by others. For example, some people said that Xuan Ba ​​died young and could not live for a few years, so Li Yuan kicked him out.

The golden-winged roc bird is not the same as the golden-winged roc eagle. The former is not as awesome as the latter in myths and legends, and the latter is the uncle of the Tathagata Buddha.

So far, Li Yuan believes in Buddhism. Yang Jian Dugu Jialuo believes in whatever he believes in. In history, after the rebellion, in order to draw a clear line with the Sui Dynasty, he converted to Taoism and recognized Lao Tzu Li Er as his ancestor.

Aristocratic families don't really believe such superstitious statements, and most of the time they use them to fool the common people.

Zhangchou Taiyi also said that Yang Ming was the reincarnation of Qilin, but no one believed it except Yang Jian and his wife.

That's why Li Yuan is not ashamed of Yang Guang and his sons using this kind of superstition as an argument, don't blame everything on the gods, death by accident and returning to the heaven are two different things.

Yang Hao asked: "How did the murderer investigate? Do you have clues?"

Li Yuan shook his head: "I have checked everything that needs to be investigated, and there is no clue."

Why don't you just pretend to be me, didn't you go to my father to sue me?
Yang Hao showed a sad expression and said: "If there is anything that needs help, Tang Guogong is free to ask, we are relatives after all, and this king will definitely try his best to help."

"The minister is here tonight. I do have something to do and I need His Highness's help," Li Yuan said directly.

Good guy, I'm just saying politely, are you borrowing a donkey from the slope?What a cunning dog thing.

But when it comes to this point, Yang Hao can only bite the bullet and say: "Tang Guogong, please tell me."

Li Yuan said in a leisurely manner: "When your Majesty returned to the south, he stopped in Taiyuan County and intended to rebuild the Jinyang Palace. However, the treasury was insufficient, so that Your Majesty regretted that as a minister, I should relieve the king's worries, so I came to King Qi tonight. I hope you can contribute to the reconstruction of Jinyang Palace."

I'm your mother, I've seen it before, but I've never seen it like this, are you really a lion?

Now Yang Hao can't wait to go down and stab him.

Liu Jianzhi said directly: "Duke Tang is so sincere that it makes people feel respectful, but is the matter of Jinyang Palace too taken for granted?"

Li Yuandao: "I have discussed with His Majesty, and the reconstruction of Jinyang Palace will cost about 300 million yuan. If the treasury is tightened, 100 million yuan can be set aside. I hope that the rest can be prepared from various families. King Qi is also willing to take up this burden to relieve father's worries, right?"

Good guy, Dad, you are cruel enough to ask for so much money?If you really dare to open your mouth, you are not afraid of being kicked out of us father and son?

Li Jiancheng was also in a daze, he didn't know what kind of medicine his father sold in the gourd.

The corner of Yang Hao's mouth twitched, and he said: "As a minister, this king naturally has to take responsibility. Unfortunately, when the Yongji Canal was being built, this king paid for the front with his own money. It is true that there is no money right now. I still pay on credit for all the lanterns."

Li Yuan said again: "The King of Qi can think of a way to help raise money. As long as Jinyang Palace can start construction smoothly, I will definitely invite Your Majesty here, and I will say that it is your credit."

Yang Hao was about to refuse, but was stopped by Liu Jianzhi.

In Liu Jianzhi's view, the affairs of Hebei will definitely be settled after His Majesty returns to the capital, which is very unfavorable to King Qi. If he can come forward to preside over the construction of Jinyang Palace this time, he will definitely gain a share from His Majesty. Appreciate.

This money seems to be worth spending. After all, it is a critical time, and King Qin is already waiting for them in the capital.

Yang Hao frowned and looked at Liu Jianzhi, not understanding why the other party would stop him.

Just listen to Liu Jianzhi's words: "Duke Tang, wait a moment, I will discuss it with His Highness."

After speaking, Liu Jianzhi got up and raised his hand, inviting Yang Hao to enter the back room.

"What on earth do you mean? This bastard is obviously here to extort money," Yang Hao said with a dissatisfied expression.

Liu Jianzhi said: "It is indeed extortion of money, but his method is worth a try. Right now, most people in the court are on the side of the King of Qin, and we can't see a single piece of Hebei's complaint. I realize that those memorials will be used by the King of Qin against us in the future, money is a trivial matter at the moment, and it is a major matter to survive Hebei's crimes."

Yang Hao understood, nodded and said:
"But there is a gap of 200 million yuan. I was once raped by the third child, and half of my family property is gone. Although some small money is still in the account now, it is not easy to make up for the 200 million shortfall?"

"Looking for someone to raise money, His Highness must undertake this matter, and Jinyang Palace must also be built with your funds," Liu Jianzhi said: "In the Sui Dynasty, filial piety was the foundation, and you paid for His Majesty's practice palace, but King Qin did not. Comparing the two, you can tell at a glance who is filial and who is treacherous."

After being silent for a long while, Yang Hao said with a burst of pain: "Let's step over Li Yuan directly, and bring this matter up at the next court meeting. It's 200 million. It's okay to find someone to join in, as long as the father is happy."

"That's the reason," Liu Jianzhi said in a good mood when he saw that he understood Yang Hao.

After the two returned to the front hall, Yang Hao sat down again, looked at Li Yuan and said:
"This king and Liu Changshi have made a calculation, and the current Qi Wang Mansion can't even get [-] crowns. Alas, this king is also powerless."

Li Yuan said regretfully, "That's a pity. If that's the case, let's wait until the national treasury is full, and then mention this matter."

"It's really difficult," Yang Hao sighed, "I owe a whole lot of money to build the canal, and I won't be able to pay it back next year, and I have to count on the year after that. As a son, it's really unfilial to not be able to relieve his father's worries. "

You are indeed unfilial, but your father is not a good bird either.

Li Yuan's goal had been achieved, so he stood up and left with regret.

After leaving Prince Qi's Mansion, the father and son took the same car, Jian Jiancheng said:

"Look, I just said it, our trip was for nothing, but Grandpa, you really dare to ask, if you ask for less, maybe Yang Hao will give it today."

Li Yuan smiled inscrutably, and said, "My son still doesn't understand."

"Then you let me understand?" Jiancheng complained.

Li Yuan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "King Qi will definitely pay the money, but he won't cooperate with us to pay the money together. Instead, he will take care of it all by himself and take over the contribution from Jinyang Palace. Guess why?"

Jiancheng frowned and said: "I know this. Right now Yang Hao is at a disadvantage and urgently needs to please His Majesty. Such an opportunity is naturally in his favor, but can he be willing to pay so much money? This is not a small amount, not to mention that in this way, there is no relationship with Grandpa. What's the benefit?"

Li Yuan said with a smile: "200 million is a lot to King Qin, but not at all to King Qi. He has this money, as long as he is willing to pay, it will be beneficial to us."

"Why?" Jiancheng asked.

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Because of the blueprint of Jinyang Palace, I have already found someone to do it. It was made by Yu Wenkai, and I have shown it to His Majesty. His Majesty is very satisfied. I have the blueprint. Now I am only short of money. Now no matter who it is Make up for the remaining 200 million, and His Majesty will ask me to supervise the Jinyang Palace. In addition, after His Majesty returns to Beijing, he intends to patrol the west, so Jinyang must be guarded by heavy troops to prevent Turks, so if I release Jinyang Yang, must not be just a prefect of a county, he must have military power in his hands."

"So that's how it is," Jiancheng suddenly realized.

Li Yuan smiled and said: "As long as I can stay in Jinyang for three to five years, your elder sister will help me clear up with King Qin and return to Beijing to enter Shangshu Province, it will be a matter of course."

"Brother-in-law Yang Ming is powerful, but he doesn't seem to be able to control a book?" Jiancheng asked doubtfully.

Li Yuan nodded and said: "It's true that he can't be controlled right now, because he is the prince, but what if he is the prince?"

Li Jiancheng was shocked: "Your Majesty intends to establish a reserve?"

Li Yuan smiled and said: "The decisive battle is in the capital, Pei Ju and Yang Xuangan are ready, and the Wei family is now putting on a neutral stance again. This time, Yang Hao will be more or less ominous."

Jian Jian was overjoyed, slapped his thigh and said, "I can't wait."

"Don't worry about it," Li Yuan reprimanded, "Your elder sister is not a concubine."

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