Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 421
On May [-]th, Yang Guang set off on a westward tour. As for which way to go, there was actually only one way. Drawing an east-west line along the map of Gansu Province was the only way out of the Central Plains to the west.

When he left this time, Yang Guang took away not many officials and concubines, but most of them were monks, priests, entertainers and some business groups.

That's right, when Yang Guang went to Zhangye, he planned to sign some trade agreements with countries in the Western Regions, which was trade at the national level.

The purpose of opening up the Hexi Corridor is foreign trade. Trade is a major means of resolving conflicts between countries. It not only makes money, but also promotes border stability, and can also resolve internal conflicts within a country.

Business drives the economy up, the economy is up, and the country is bound to be prosperous. Now the Sui Dynasty is connected to the north and the south due to the canal, and the Hexi Corridor is added. The economy is in a period of explosive explosion. Many southerners have entered Luoyang through the canal, and then from Luoyang left Yumen Pass via the capital to do business with the Western Regions.

No matter who is sitting in Yang Guang's position, they will be in high spirits, because everyone can see that Da Sui is in a process of rapid ascension.

But Yang Ming knew that many policies of the Sui Dynasty had drawbacks. If a reform that would affect the whole country could not be initiated, the current prosperity would only be short-lived.

The point is, Yang Ming didn't dare to reform, it was a matter of life and death.

This time, as the only top diplomatic patriarch of the Sui Dynasty, Sun Sheng did not leave with Yang Guang, because in April, the eldest Sun Sheng suddenly fell ill.

Because Yang Ming was busy with the government affairs of the East Palace, he didn't have time to visit. After today's court meeting, he took Yang Yinjiang to Changsun Sheng's residence in person.

"Don't get up, lie down properly," Yang Ming felt unhappy when he saw Changsun Sheng's current appearance.

Human beings are emotional animals after all, and Yang Ming always watched the death of historical figures one by one, and felt very sad in his heart.

No matter how beautiful you were in life, there will be a day when you will be buried.

Changsun Sheng's illness came on quickly, and his whole body died all of a sudden. It's only been over a month since I saw him, and he has already lost a whole circle of weight.

People are afraid of sudden weight loss for no reason, because there must be a huge problem with the body.

"The minister is in ruins, and the crown prince personally visited him, but he couldn't come down to greet him. The crown prince is not to blame for his disrespect," it was obvious that Chang Sun Sheng was already reluctant to speak.

Yang Yinjiang, who had experienced the death of her grandfather Yang Su, also saw that the other party's time was numbered.

Yang Ming was sitting by the bed, holding Changsun Sheng's withered palm: "You and I are not outsiders, don't talk about being rude, I have already brought the imperial physicians here, let them live in your residence, and treat your illness well."

Changsun Cheng forced a smile: "I know my own body, I have never been so sick before, and I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this."

Perhaps out of sympathy, Yang Ming couldn't help shedding a few tears, and subconsciously raised his sleeves to wipe them.

This scene was clearly seen by Changsun Wuji who was standing aside.

"In the early years, I was granted the title of Zhu Kingdom because of the crown prince. I have not repaid this kindness. I am ashamed." Changsun Sheng also cried, perhaps because he knew that he would not be able to survive this time.

Yang Ming said: "I recommend you, the important weapon of Changsun Guo, not out of selfishness, how can I be grateful? Don't talk about it anymore, you should cultivate yourself right now, and I will see you again at the court meeting."

Changsun Sheng smiled, then looked at his children, and said slowly:

"You all kneel down to the prince."

The eldest son and grandson Xingbu took the lead, and the four sons and the unmarried youngest grandson Wugou all knelt down to Yang Ming.

Changsun Sheng continued: "Listen to me, all of you, I owe the prince a great favor for my father, and I am afraid that I will never repay it in this life. You should carry on my ambition and repay the prince. If you have a different heart, you will not be allowed to enter the ancestral grave." .”

"My son understands," a group of people burst into tears.

Yang Ming also knew that this was the last scheming of the family's parent, Sun Sheng, and he could be regarded as a caretaker, hoping that he could take care of his children.

So taking advantage of this opportunity, Yang Ming said directly:

"Xingbu is old, and when the eldest grandson is in good health, he will go to the East Palace and become the commander of the right warrior. Wuji is the youngest, and he still has to learn a lot from Li Baiyao. When you become an adult, I will make my own arrangements."

The two quickly thanked each other.

Of the four sons, Yang Ming decided on two at once, one from his ex-wife, and one from his current wife, Mrs. Gao, so that the eldest Sun Sheng could die with peace of mind.

Changsun Sheng couldn't stand it anymore, so Yang Ming left early and was escorted out of the mansion by Changsun Xingbu. Only when Yang Ming's motorcade had gone far did Changsun Xingbu stand up and return to the mansion.

"Wuji is only 11 years old, why should he be valued by the prince? The two of us are not doing well," the third eldest grandson Anye complained to the second eldest son Hengye in the yard.

The eldest grandson Hengye was relatively honest, frowned and said:
"They are all brothers from my own family, and the benefits have not been passed on to others, right? Wuji followed me on the way back to Beijing from Luoyang, and he was loved by the crown prince. Now he has been with the crown prince for three years. Why are you unconvinced?"

Changsun Wuji was also there, but he didn't say a word.

He has long been used to it. He and his sister have no status in this family.

Ancient times were different from modern times. Although his biological mother, Gao Shi, was the current wife, after her death she was not buried in the same hole as Changsun Sheng, but in the front one.

The one who can be buried with Changsun Sheng is the mother of the three of them, Changsun Xingbu.

If this were put in modern times, the wife's son would definitely be the most favored at the moment, but that was not the case in ancient times.

After Xingbu came back, he just heard this sentence, frowned and said:
"The prince arranges, don't talk about it in private, and dare to talk about the family law to serve you."

After finishing speaking, Xingbu went back to his room to serve his father.

The boss is the boss after all, and his authority is unquestionable, not to mention that the age of the four brothers is also broken. Xingbu is 34 this year, but Wuji is only eleven. His sons are older than the eldest grandson Wuji, and he is the heir to the family business .

Changsun Wuji turned his head and left without saying anything.

That night, Wuji waited until his mother came out of the ward, then dragged her to the bottom of a small tree, and said:
"I'm afraid our life will be difficult in the future. I can say that they can't do anything to me when I serve the crown prince in the East Palace, but A Niang and my younger sister will inevitably suffer."

Gao frowned and said, "They don't dare to mess around?"

Faced with his mother's childishness, Changsun Wuji was a little speechless: "I am a family. After all these years, how have the three of them ever given a good face to my mother? If grandpa is really grandma, let's make a plan early."

"Oh," Gao sighed, "how can I plan? I am not in charge of the family, so even if I want to move to another place, I don't have the capital, not to mention leaving home as a widow, which will damage my reputation."

Changsun Wuji said: "Don't worry about fame and festivals, maybe people will drive us away at that time, if you don't have the money to borrow some from uncle, I can also borrow some from my teacher."

His mentor is Li Baiyao. Li Baiyao has a fart of money, which has been spent long ago. I hope that Gao Shilian will be more reliable.

Gao was silent for a while, then sighed: "Let's talk about it later, I don't want to leave home unless it is absolutely necessary."

Seeing that Changsun Wuji could not be persuaded, he could only temporarily give up. After all, he was only 11 years old, and he could see that the Changsun Brothers would drive them out of the house.

Right now, Wuji and his good friend Li Shimin are both in the East Palace. The two of them have more chances to get in touch now, and they have an extra oil bottle, Yang Rui.

When the three of them wandered around the palace, either Shimin carried Yang Rui or Wuji carried Yang Rui. After all, Yang Rui was still young and couldn't walk as fast as the two of them.

"I have long thought that your three elder brothers are not pleasing to the eye," Li Shimin said directly: "Xing Bu is self-righteous, An Ye is treacherous and despicable, and the second brother Heng Ye is a fool, you might as well count on me to protect your mother and son. "

"Sigh..." Wuji carried Yang Rui on his back, walked on the sidewalk of the inner palace, and said, "Auntie can't get involved in the family affairs at all, the mansion in the capital is expensive, and her little savings can't even buy a courtyard wall. Can you lend me some?"

"I'm poorer than you," Shimin said with a smile, "Don't forget, I'm the second child in my family, where did I get the money? My elder brother is so picky, I can't borrow much from him."

After all, Li Shimin gave Wuji a wink, which means you have a big benefactor on your back.

What are you kidding?Can I open my mouth to borrow money from His Royal Highness?Changsun Wuji glared back at him.

Is Yang Rui rich?He has a fart, during the two years when he was King of Hedong, all the taxes paid by Hedong were taken away by his parents, and he never saw the money at all.

"Don't count on Li Jijiu either," Li Shimin hit hard: "Don't look at his huge house, his treasury is probably empty. Didn't you see that he was just fooling Du Ruhui when he drank?"

Changsun Wuji became more and more discouraged, he looked up to the sky and sighed: "Is it so difficult to find a place to live in the capital?"

"It's not difficult." At this time, Yang Rui finally said: "I know that the mother concubine has many vacant houses, do you want it?"

Yang Yinjiang is a top rich man. She manages her husband's money and always eats from her natal family, which is the richest man in the capital.

Regardless of Yang Rui's young age, this is the eldest son of Yang Ming and Yang Yinjiang, who has been eavesdropping a lot. Although he hasn't developed a scheming yet, his speaking routines are completely imitated by his parents.

Li Shimin hurriedly winked at Changsun Wuji, seeing the embarrassment on his face, so he helped:
"Wuji fears that he will have no shelter in the future. Your Highness can't bear to see him living on the streets, right?"

"If you live on the street, I can't bear it either." Yang Rui patted Wuji on the shoulder and said, "I will beg Mother and Concubine, you don't need to worry about where you live, I will never let you have no place to live."

Changsun Wuji immediately expressed gratitude, and said: "Your Highness, don't be in a hurry to ask the Crown Princess for instructions, the matter is still unclear, and maybe His Highness will not be needed to help you in the future."

"Okay, you and I don't need to see each other. If there is any difficulty, it's okay to say it." Yang Rui nodded and remained silent.

Changsun Wuji's heart was full of joy, and he walked with Yang Rui on his back even more vigorously.

Li Shimin was also happy, and opened his mouth to play a tune, so the three little guys sang loudly and returned to the East Palace in the afterglow.

(End of this chapter)