Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 442 Not Yours
Some relatives, when the elders in your family are still alive, spoil you for the sake of the elders, and when the head of the family dies, they gradually become estranged from you and indifferent, this is called hypocrisy.

And some relatives, when your parents and elders were alive, they loved and ignored you, but when the elders are gone, they care for you instead. These are real relatives.

There is a huge difference between icing on the cake and giving charcoal in a timely manner.

Yang Lihua is like this. She really loves Yang Hao. After all, she is the only legitimate son of her own brother. When Yang Jun was alive, someone protected Yang Hao, so she doesn't need to worry about it. But right now, Yang Hao is alone, supporting a family by himself. As a real aunt, Yang Lihua naturally couldn't bear it.

"You did a good job this time, and I've loved you for so many years." Yang Lihua looked at Yang Ming gratifiedly, and said with a smile, "If a person doesn't care about his family, he is a jackal and a widow. .”

Am I not a lonely person?Yang Ming said with a smile: "The same bloodline, blood connection, how can my nephew not plan for Brother Hao? The moment is also the right time, the military residence is just vacant, Brother Hao also caught up."

Yang Hao is still wiping tears, it is true that he has been too aggrieved for so many years.

The straight line of the royal family, although they have the title of King Liang, only has a military general in Hejian County. Although no one dares to show him face, his self-esteem must have been severely damaged over the years.

Yang Lihua was happy today, so she specially asked someone to call her daughter's family.

A group of people gathered around the house, eating roasted mustard and chatting.

The daily three meals of the rich and powerful are not delicacies from mountains and seas, but no shortage of meat, enough wine, enough spices, and high quality.

Vegetables and fresh fruits also depend on the season. What to eat in which season. Although the cellar can increase the freshness of the ingredients, the taste is definitely different from the food eaten in a hurry.

The nobles can only eat pears in July and August, and the common people are the same, but it’s just a matter of eating more and eating less, anyway, you won’t be able to eat pears in May.

Hubing is a staple food in the northern part of the Sui Dynasty. It is mainly made of sesame and walnut kernels. However, there are not many Hubing in ordinary people’s homes that can hold these two things, because sesame and walnut kernels are a bit expensive, and they are not cheap. Put salt, because salt is more expensive.

Why ordinary people can't afford pickles, because pickles are pickled with salt.

The salt system in the Sui Dynasty was based on the government’s income from the people, the government’s promotion and the sale of the government, and the salt-making technology was very backward, and the output was extremely small. Therefore, in the Tang Dynasty, there was still a saying that “farmers sell food for the rest of their lives, which is not enough for the price of salt.” .

Yang Ming was eating the baked hummus mixed with salt, but he was thinking about how to increase the yield and fineness of salt.

You must know that there is no substitute for salt, and people will have no strength if they don't eat salt.

Hedong produces salt, and its reserves are extremely terrifying, because there is one of the world's three largest sodium sulfate inland salt lakes.

But in fact, the largest salt lake in China is Chaerhan Salt Lake in Qinghai, also known as Tuyuhun. It is very difficult to develop this place under the current conditions, and the largest salt mine in China is in Shanyang County, Jiangdu County. Shanyang County used to be Also called Huaiyin County.

Therefore, there is a reason why many places have been very developed since ancient times. There is also a reason why Yuncheng is the only third-tier city in Shanxi. The development level of this place in ancient times is several blocks away from other places in Shanxi.

Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi, is the only second-tier city in Shanxi.

Yang Ming is not worried about how big a wave he can make if Yang Hao is placed in Zuo Tunwei. The generals of the gang now listen to Shi Huaiyi, and Shi Huaiyi listens to Yang Ming.

Therefore, this military mansion is still under the control of Yang Ming and his son. It is not easy for Yang Hao to cultivate cronies here.

After Yang Hao settled down, Yang Ming met the person named Cui Yi.

Not to mention, the two brothers look alike.

The matter was very important, so Yang Ming gave some good instructions, and allocated some gifts from the treasury to Cui Yi, some to Tie Le Khan Qibi Gelen, and some to Cui Zhen.

"This is a big matter, and it must be done properly," Yang Ming said.

Cui Yi nodded: "I will settle this matter no matter what, and live up to the prince's expectations."

Cui Junsu from the family has already given Cui Yi his bottom line. If this matter can be done well, the crown prince will not treat him badly. Cui Yi knows that this opportunity is rare, so no matter how hard she tries, she has to complete the task this time.

Cui Huihui first went to Honglu Temple to receive training, and someone would teach him etiquette and speech for five days.

After sending Cui Yi away, Xu Jing told Yang Ming that Pei Yun had come to look for him before, but left without waiting for anyone else.

It was already Xu time in the evening, Yang Ming was very tired today, but he still wanted to solve this matter as soon as possible, so he left the palace again.

In Pei Yun's residence, after Yang Ming met with the other party, he probably knew the details.

"In the future, you and Dugu Huai'en and Yuan Wen will discuss the matter of the kiln in detail. I really don't have the energy."

Pei Yun saw that Yang Ming was exhausted, and hurriedly said: "The prince has a lot to do every day, so you must take care of your body. It's late at night, so why don't the prince stay here with the minister?"

"What time is it?" Yang Ming asked with his forehead raised.

Pei Yun glanced at the moment, and said: "It's already the right time, if the prince doesn't rest as soon as possible, he may lose energy tomorrow."

Yang Ming frowned and nodded: "Then let's rest at your house for one night."

"Your servant is full of brilliance," Pei Yun was overjoyed, and his servants hurriedly cleared out an elegant room, and sent his two favorite maids to serve Yang Ming.

The place where Yang Ming lived was three floors inside and three floors outside. It was surrounded by layers of guards in the East Palace. Four Qianniu prepared by Yang Ming's side were responsible for patrolling the surrounding area. Only Chen Kui was guarding the outside of the house and no one was allowed People approach to disturb.

The two maids kneaded Yang Ming's body, and after he fell asleep, they lay on both sides of the bed and were responsible for the night watch.

At the court meeting the next day, Yang Ming announced Yang Hao's appointment and allowed him to attend the court meeting.

After Yang Hao thanked you a thousand times, Yang Ming smiled and said:
"King Liang's experience is still inexperienced, and he still needs a lot of training. The sage said: Three people must have my teacher. When King Liang first comes to court, he still needs to find a few masters."

Yang Hao hurriedly said: "King Guan is familiar with state affairs and has been cultivating the court for 30 years. I should regard myself as a teacher and ask for advice from time to time."

Yang Xiong said with a smile: "Don't dare, I can't afford to ask for advice. You and I should help each other and grow together."

Then, the two greeted each other a few words.

In terms of blood relationship, Yang Hao is closer to the current emperor, but Yang Xiong is too powerful and is the current clan leader.

And Yang Ming just wanted Yang Xiong to support Yang Hao a lot and train Yang Hao to become the next Yang Xiong.

The road is given to you, how far you can go is up to you.

Pei Renji was completely stunned, because General Zuo Tunwei, he was bound to win, and he never wanted to be given the upper hand.

Damn, I want to wait for the next opportunity, but I don't know when it will be.

It is not that easy for a general in the military government to be vacant. This thing will not be changed easily. Even if it is changed, the specific candidate is determined by the current situation.

Pei Renji also knew in his heart that he had no status in the eyes of the prince, and if there was a shortage in the future, as long as the prince made up his mind, it would not be his turn.

The world is not good enough, you are the prince's father-in-law, did you not say hello to me at all?

For the next appointment, Pei Renji was instantly ecstatic. His immediate superior, General Dugu Huai'en of the Youjianmen Mansion, was transferred to the Taifu Temple as the Shaoqing. One Yuanshou, downgraded to Cheng.

In the main hall, Dugu Kai and Dugu Sheng looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

The two brothers saw very clearly in their hearts that as long as Dugu Huai'en did not make any serious mistakes, he would not be demoted. There was only one reason. He took the initiative to apply to go to Taifu Temple.

This idiot, the general didn't do it because of your scraps of iron?I really can't help A Dou.

These two brothers are retainers of the Dugu family, and they can't control Dugu Huai'en, so they can only complain to Zhao Guogong Dugu Zhuan in the future.

Little did they know that Dugu Huai'en did not take Dugu Zuan seriously.

Seeing the vacancy, Pei Renji frantically gave Pei Yun winks.

Self-recommendation was not popular in the Sui Dynasty. After all, it was influenced by Confucian culture and emphasized the doctrine of the mean. When others praised you, you could only say praises and praises. You rarely said: You are right.

But it is popular to recommend yourself, because it is unlikely that you want someone from outside to recommend you. After all, every family has a group of children waiting to be fed.

So Pei Yun stood up and said: "The minister recommends Pei Renji, the general of the right prison gate, who is in short supply."

Yang Ming looked at Pei Renji, who quickly knelt down:
"I'm weak and talented, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take on this important task."

"Since that's the case, let's discuss it another day," Yang Ming said, "After all, it's the chief general of a mansion, so I still have to ask His Majesty for instructions."

Don't change the date?Let's have a clear discussion today, shall we?Pei Renji is confused, can't you hear that I'm just being polite?As long as you agree, His Majesty will most likely agree.

Seeing this, Yang Xiong stood up and said: "The Youjianmen Mansion is of great importance, we should indeed ask His Majesty for instructions, and His Majesty will make a decision."

"That's it, Sanchao," Yang Ming got up and left.

Pei Renji was extremely frustrated. After waiting for Pei Yun in the square, he pulled him aside and whispered:
"What do you mean prince?"

Pei Yun said speechlessly: "I recommended you in the court, just to build momentum for you in the future. If you can't get in this time, if there is a vacancy next time, maybe you will be given priority. In fact, I knew from the beginning that this position is not your."

"Why?" Pei Renji was stunned.

Pei Yun smiled and said, "Who is the General of the Zuojianmen Palace?"

"It's Chen Guogong (Dou Kang)," Pei Renji said.

Pei Yun said again: "Then who is the right prison gate?"

"Didn't the Marquis of Pingxiang just leave office?" Pei Renji said anxiously, "Stop being a good boy, just tell me."

Pei Yun smiled and said, "What do the two of them have in common?"

Pei Renji was taken aback, and after thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized: "Understood, this position is really not something I can covet."

Pei Yun smiled, took the other party's hand and walked out together, saying:

"But if there is a vacancy in other places next time, your chances will be great. The prince rejects you once, and will not reject you a second time. After all, we are the prince's people, but sometimes, you can't feel sorry for the prince's rejection. If there is resentment, what we think in our hearts and what the prince thinks in his heart is the difference between cloud and mud."

"Don't tell me, I was a little unconvinced just now, but it's much better now," Pei Renji said with a smile.

Pei Yun said seriously: "Then you have to pay attention in the future, the prince can't rub sand in his eyes."

(End of this chapter)