Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 422 The Death of Qimin
On June [-], Yang Ming met an envoy from East Turkic at the court meeting, and learned that Qimin Khan, the Great Khan of Eastern Turkic, died of illness one and a half months ago.

Tai Sui had to express his position on who was the heir, because Tai Sui's attitude was very important.

Qimin Khan has five sons, the eldest son Ashina Tujishi, the second son Ashina Tulif, the third son Ashina Dubi, the fourth son Ashina Buli, and the fifth son Ashina · Chi Ji.

The ministers of the DPRK and China still have discussions about this. Is this useful?Just look at the Turkic envoy Kang Jiaoli who came to the Sui Dynasty this time, who is the confidant of the boss Ashina Tujishi, you can know that he has controlled the Eastern Turkic.

If the Great Sui supported other people at this time, the relationship with the Eastern Turks would immediately become stagnant. After all, the Turks were also inherited by the eldest son.

Since he has the right to make decisions and knows the direction of history, Yang Ming said directly:

"With regard to the selection of Turkic successors, Da Sui supports the succession of Qimin Khan's eldest son Tuo Jishi. You can tell him our attitude."

Kang Jiaoli immediately felt relieved, and said: "Then, according to our Turkic custom, Duo Jishi can continue to marry Princess Yicheng, please allow the Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty."

"Of course I agree," Yang Ming said with a smile, "Please tell Shao Khan that Da Sui is deeply saddened by the death of Great Khan. Honglu Temple will prepare sacrifices, please bring them back with Teller."

"Thanks to the Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty, I hope our two countries will have a good relationship forever," Kang Jiaoli beat Yang Ming's chest.

Yang Ming was originally the minister of Honghe Temple, but now he is the prince, so naturally he doesn't need to concurrently serve as the prince. The young ministers are Chen Shuming and Yuwen Shiji, neither of whom is qualified enough to take over, so Yang Ming was appointed as the Minister of the Minister's Office. Yanqian transferred over to take over Honglu Temple.

This department is in charge of receiving foreign guests. Kang Siaoli's official name in Turkic is Teller, which probably means special service personnel, and the official name is not low.

Because of the Turkic official system, the highest ones are Ye Hu, She, and Teller.

Ye Hu was the head of the Turkic tribe, and was supposed to be the military commander in charge of military power. The secret agents were usually the sons, brothers, or nephews of the Great Khan.

For example, the eldest son, Ashina Tujishi, is the Shibi Khan in history, and his four younger brothers are all set.

Among them, Ashina Dubi, the youngest, is the famous Jieli Khan.

Princess Yicheng was originally the Heqin princess married to Qimin in the Sui Dynasty. Now that Shibi Khan has succeeded to the throne, she can continue to marry and continue to be the Turkic Kehe Dun.

Kang Jiaoli, who was in the capital, naturally went to visit Changsun Sheng, because Changsun was a good friend of Turkic, especially with Qimin Khan, who was very respected in Turkic.

Changsun Sheng passed away the night after he met Kang Jiaoli.

Qimin and Changsun Sheng, old friends, died in the same year, less than two months apart.

Yang Ming went to offer his condolences in person.

Here, Changsun has kept one thing, the East Turkic Great Khan Scepter. This scepter was given to Qi Min when he and Changsun Sheng parted ways. treat.

In other words, Changsun Sheng can walk sideways in the grassland, because during Qimin's most desolate life in exile, Changsun Sheng was by his side. It's been a long time, and a very deep friendship has been formed.

Kang Jiaoli was also very sad, and personally brought someone to help with the funeral, but he still begged Yang Ming, hoping to bring the scepter back to East Turkic,
"This item cannot be owned by the eldest grandson. Please allow me to bring this item back to the Turks."

A scepter is a blessing of a special status, but this scepter is only effective if Zhang Sun Sheng holds it, other people are not recognized by Turks.

Yang Ming agreed: "Just ask Teller to bring it back to Turkic."

In history, Comrade Yang Guang had a very embarrassing experience. During his second northern tour, he was surrounded by an army led by Shibi Khan in Yanmen County and almost died.

At that time, Comrade Yang Guang said a word: Xiangnu commander Sun Sheng is here, don't let the Huns come here.

It means that if Changsun Sheng was alive, the Turks would not do this. It can be seen that Changsun Sheng is actually the most important link between the Sui Dynasty and the Turks.

Now, that link is broken.

That night, Yang Ming discussed matters with his subordinates in the East Palace, and the discussion was about Turkic matters. Fang Yanqian, the new Minister of Honglu Temple, was also summoned.

Yang Ming frowned and said, "Qimin's death may cause problems in the northern frontier of the Great Sui Dynasty. Xiaochong (Fang Yanqian's character) must treat the Turkic envoys kindly, so as not to cause dissatisfaction."

Fang Yanqian nodded and said: "Duo Jishi is in his prime, so he will not be as prudent and mature as his father. The prince's worry is very necessary."

Yang Ming definitely didn't want to please the Turks, but that's how the diplomacy between the two countries is played. If you don't show favor, they will invade the border with troops, and it will be the people of the Sui Dynasty who will suffer.

What's more, there are many problems in the Sui Dynasty itself, and the biggest problem is Comrade Yang Guang.

In the past, China used all its strength to use troops against the northern nomads. The Sui Dynasty is not ready yet. When the economy is on the rise, the border must remain peaceful.

Wait until you have accumulated a certain amount before you can use troops abroad.

The Turks must be fought, and this is the number one confidant of the Sui Dynasty.

"Prepare more sacrifices and let that Kang Shuangli take them away. The imperial edict of the Ministry of Internal History should also be properly worded, and the condescending tone should be minimized."

Yang Ming's words were addressed to Lu Chu, but Lu Chu's speech in the Ministry of Internal History was not very effective, so at the parliament tonight, the two servants Xiao Yu and Wang Zhou were also there.

Originally, Yu Shiji, the chief minister of the palace, was also the minister of internal history, but some time ago, Yang Ming suggested that Yang Guang kick him out.

Because at that time, it happened to be the time when Fan Yang and Lu confessed, and Yu Shiji was the one who disregarded Lu Chu the most in the Ministry of Internal History.

This move was to appease Lu Chu, and also for Lu Chu's future work in the Ministry of Internal History.

This Wang Zhou is not a newcomer, he is Yang Jian's confidant, and he is an old man from his father's Jin Palace.

Wang Zhou nodded and said: "The imperial edict has also been drawn up, and it will be sent to His Majesty for review after the crown prince has personally read it."

Yang Ming can draft the edict here, but Yang Guang must have a look at it. After all, this is a major matter and he cannot make decisions without authorization.

Because it was Yang Guang's edict, not him, the edict will be sent to East Turkic by envoys sent by Yang Guang.

In name, the Eastern Turks were subordinate to the Sui Dynasty, so when the power was transferred, the Sui Dynasty would have a process of imperial conferment, but the actual situation is that the Turks did not take it seriously.

And Yang Guang knew in his heart that the other party didn't take it seriously.

Yang Ming took a look at the edict and frowned immediately. The tone above was still so domineering, as if the future Shibi Khan was really a courtier of the Sui Dynasty.

"No, change it again," Yang Ming said.

Wang Zhou frowned and said, "The tone is too kind, I'm afraid His Majesty will not like it."

The old uncle Xiao Yu also persuaded: "As far as this imperial edict is concerned, I am afraid that His Majesty will not be able to pass it. If it is changed again, I am afraid that the Ministry of Internal History will be held responsible."

Lu Chu also nodded quickly.

Yang Ming frowned and said, "I am also responsible. I will write a letter to your Majesty. You can just change it according to my wishes."

The three of them looked at each other helplessly.

In fact, Yang Ming was also out of safety considerations. Now that you have offended Shibi severely, if they really go to Yanmen to surround you in the future, it is not clear whether the old man will survive the catastrophe like the history books.

After all, there were two people who saved Yang Guang in history, one was Yang Wei, and the other was the Turkic Princess Kehe Dunyicheng.

Yang Hao has no military power in his hands now, how can he save him?
And Yang Ming was destined not to leave the capital, because he was the crown prince, and he wanted to sit in the capital when the emperor was away.

Huh, that's not right
If the old man really died in Yanmen, then the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty would be gone, right?
Yang Ming raised his hand suddenly: "Wait and change it, I'll think about it."

If the father dies, can he take over smoothly?The current prestige may not be enough, but in another two years, it may be barely passable.

Once the emperor and the courtiers, the current Great Sui Center is half of Yang Jian's people and half of Yang Guang's people.

And Yang Ming's people are all in the East Palace, and they are all young boys. If he takes over now, he won't be able to restrain the old foxes in the court at all, and they will be very easy to be ignored.

This is why many emperors in history, when they were old, would kill and dismiss the powerful officials in the court, so that their sons could take over smoothly.

As soon as Xu Jie died, Emperor Longqing quickly asked Gao Gong to return to the court to check and balance Zhang Juzheng. As a result, as soon as Emperor Longqing died, Gao Gong was dismissed by Empress Dowager Li and Feng Bao, causing Zhang Juzheng to sit in power and suppress Emperor Wanli for ten years.

Yang Ming will not allow himself to be ostracized, that is to say, in the next few years, he will allow more of his confidants to enter the center to take power in order to ensure a stable transition in the future.

Yang Ming had already made up his mind that the edict would not be changed, so let it be like this, delaying the time of his father's second northern tour, and he took this opportunity to send his confidants to the center, but after thinking about it, another problem came up.

What if Dad really died at the hands of the Turks?
That must be pouring the power of the whole country to crusade against the Turks, otherwise he would be unfilial.

But once this kind of super-large-scale war starts, the situation is beyond the control of the one who just took over. Once the powerful people take advantage of the war to become bigger, I am afraid that there will be a big turmoil.

The Northern Wei Dynasty moved the capital from Datong to Luoyang, which led to the uprising of the six towns. The earliest people of the Guanlong Group directly smashed the old Yuan's family.

After all, the characteristics of the powerful era are: the emperor takes turns to sit at my house today.

It has been less than 30 years since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, and there are not a few people who have different ideas.

"Let's change it again," Yang Ming finally made a decision, "Let me tell you about your majesty."

So he personally wrote a letter and asked his confidants to send it to the west, to the effect that the new Turkic Khan needed to be appeased right now.

And he also wrote another letter to Pei Ju, asking the other party to persuade the emperor according to his own wishes.

After all, Yang Guang's siege of Yanmen in history was the result of Pei Ju's bad idea. Pei Ju played a trick on Shibi and made Shibi angry.

It was from that time that the Turks and the Sui Dynasty completely turned their faces.

But Yang Ming believed that he couldn't turn his face at the moment, and Da Sui couldn't stand this torment.

(End of this chapter)