Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 443 Loyalty and Filial Piety Unity

The character of the Dugu family is also out of character, and it seems that their brains really can't turn a corner.

After Yang Wanshi was convicted and transferred from Hejian County, the replacement prefect was named Dugu, the eldest son of Dugu Zang, the eldest son of the Dugu family.

Right now, Hebei needs to be appeased, but as soon as this person took office, he went so far as to hunt down people who participated in the civil unrest in the area under his jurisdiction, arresting hundreds of people.

I'm telling you to go down to appease, not to arrest people.

Duke Teng, who Duguji attacked his father, is also a first-class duke. He is Yang Guang's cousin, only a few months older than Yang Guangguang.

The county magistrate of Hejian County didn't dare to file a complaint, so he went out of his way to save the country, and asked the prefects of other counties to report to the court and stop arresting people. Hejian County needs to recuperate now, not Daxing Prison.

After Yang Ming knew about this incident, he was also very angry. This is the problem of officials from aristocratic families. There are not many people who care about the people. Don't you know why there was a civil uprising in Hebei?

The common people are also being forced to do so, just arrest a few leaders and do it. Why is it not over yet?
At first, Yang Ming didn't know what to do with him, but later Dugu Huai'en decided to go to Taifu Temple to supervise the kiln refining project, so Yang Ming thought about how to arrange the Dugu machine.

But he needs to invite Yang Guang first. After all, the general of the Sixteenth Guards is from the second rank, so he can't just appoint him.

After Yang Guang received the letter, he summoned Dugu Zhuan, who was the Yin of Luoyang.

"Is he mentally ill? At what time is he still arresting people below?"

Yang Guang actually received the report earlier than Yang Ming, but he didn't take it seriously at all.

Dugu Zuan is the eldest brother of the Dugu family, and the head of the Dugu family whose few people obey him. After reading Yang Ming's memorial, he said distressedly:

"Brothers are all arrogant, and the minister can't control it."

Yang Guang immediately lowered his face:

"What? Don't I care for you? Look at who these people are? One doesn't want to be a general, but only cares about tinkering with copper and iron, and the other doesn't care about the situation of the country, and works against the government's policies. What exactly are they trying to do?"

Dugu Zuan was speechless.

"The crown prince also asked him to go back to take over the Youjianmen mansion. Do you think I dare to use such a person?" Yang Guang slammed the memorial on the table.

Dugu Zuan hurriedly said: "It's the minister's ineffective restraint, please forgive me."

"Don't tell me these things are useless," Yang Guang said with a flick of his sleeves, leaning on the armrest, squinting his eyes:

"The merits accumulated by the holy queen and her old man for you, I see, they are almost defeated by you. Today I will explain clearly to you. In the future, whether the Dugu family will succeed in the title or not, I will personally consider it. Don't take it for granted. You can eat the fields left by the ancestors for you forever, and if you don’t think about making progress, no matter how big your family business is, you can’t stand it.”

Dugu Zuan was sweating all over his face, and kept saying that the minister knew his mistake, and the minister knew his mistake.

He must have panicked, the emperor's surname is Yang but not Dugu, their family no longer has enough backing in the court, none of the five sons of the Holy Empress is close to Dugu's family, this is the most terrible thing.

So he asked: "The little girl has been in love with Luoyang for nearly three years, can she return to the embrace of the prince?"

"What are you thinking?" Yang Guang asked suddenly.

Dugu Zuan was taken aback for a moment: "Chen Chen didn't think about anything?"

"Hehe." Yang Guang sneered suddenly: "With your little brain, it's not enough for me to eat and drink, and I want to get the prince's idea. I advise you to give up your heart as soon as possible. Yang Yue or Pei Ju, which one is you?" Can you win a fight? Don't steal the chicken and lose the rice."

Suddenly seeing through his thoughts, Dugu Zuan's throat moved, and he couldn't help swallowing.

"Chenchen absolutely does not have such thoughts."

The corner of Yang Guang's mouth twitched: "That girl of yours is also a strange woman. The third child treats her well. She is the one who is ruthless and ungrateful. My son doesn't want such a woman."

I shouldn't mention this when it's over, the road is blocked now, and Dugu Zuan's heart is ashamed.

Yang Guang scolded Dugu Zuan again, but finally agreed to Dugu Ji's return to Beijing to take up the post of Youjianmen Mansion.

Cursing is scolding, after all, it is connected with relatives, not outsiders. For outsiders, Yang Guang still has a bit of sense when scolding. The more he is on his own, the harder he scolds.

Of course Dugu Zhuan understands this truth, he is not afraid that the emperor will scold you, but he is afraid that the emperor will ignore you.

Yang Guang also hated that iron could not be made into steel, because even Dugu Zhuan was a man who didn't think about making progress. He only wanted to guard the canal and make a lot of money, and he never thought about entering Shangshu Province.

The ambition of a sparrow.

There is also a reason why Yang Ming chose Duguji, because in history, after Yang Guang died, Duguji and Wang Shichong supported Yang You to succeed him in Luoyang, but Duguji was incompetent, so when Pei Renji and others conspired to assassinate Wang Shichong , did not call him together.

Later, Wang Shichong killed Yang You with poison and made himself king. Duguji wanted to retire and planned to take refuge with Li Yuan with his whole family.

Duguji calls Li Yuan his cousin, which means that his own family has defected to his own family.

But things leaked, and Duguji was killed by Wang Shichong.

And how did Wang Shichong die in the end?Dugu Xiude, the eldest son of Duguji, avenged his father and, together with several brothers, assassinated Wang Shichong in Guanzhong.

Yang Ming is not looking at Dugu Ji, but Dugu Xiude.

You must know that Li Yuan let go of the words at that time, instead of killing Wang Shichong, he was exiled to Shu. Dugu Xiude took a huge risk to assassinate him, and he was dismissed afterwards.

Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been integrated, and most filial people are also loyal.

In fact, Yang Ming also thought about it, could it be that Li Yuan gave the opportunity secretly, and it was inconvenient for him to come forward, and secretly let his nephew fulfill his wish?
The possibility is not small.

So Yang Ming could only have the attitude of giving it a try. If he is a top talent, he should focus on cultivating him, otherwise he can just throw it away.

After Dugu Zuan returned home, he immediately summoned his daughter, but the housekeeper said that her daughter had gone to Jiangdu to play.

"Why did you go to Jiangdu again?" Dugu Zuan was furious. My daughter had recently changed her hobbies and didn't go out hunting much. After all, most of the best friends were called back by the family to arrange their future.

So Dugu Feng'er used his family to control the water transportation business of Tongji Canal, and often went south to Jiangdu by boat to enjoy the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River.

The steward said: "I went with the tank boat. Counting the days, I will be back in three to five days."

"The daughter of someone else's family has been thinking of leaving the court for a long time, but I have raised a wild boy." Dugu Zhuan glared at his second son Dugu Xin, and said:
"I locked her up this time, and she was not allowed to go anywhere. Also, find a way to let the prince know that I locked Feng'er in confinement, and see how he reacts."

Dugu Xin frowned and said, "I'm afraid the prince will not like it?"

"Just to make him unhappy!" Dugu Zuan patted the table and said:
"It's best to get Feng'er away quickly. I don't want to be like Yang Da, raising a girl who is spotless and refuses to be polite. Wuhua's son, Wu Shiyu, is also a wonderful person. I have been flattering Yang Da's daughter's ass for three years, and I haven't won it yet."

Dugu Xin smiled and said: "Wuhua's Luoyang Cheng, it was Guanwang who asked the prince for help, so he got it. How can he not curry favor with Guanwangfu? I heard rumors that Yang Da's daughter still has a little affection for the warrior. The meaning is, otherwise the other party would have been reprimanded to stay away, how could you give him a chance like this now?"

"This is also the bastard looking at mung beans, and his eyes met," Dugu Zuan sneered.

On the canal, Dugu Feng'er stood facing the wind. The family's tank boat had already unloaded at the Banzhu Wharf, and she took the boat directly along the Luoshui River and entered Luoyang City.

Once people have something to do, they will spend less time thinking about it, but Dugu Feng'er feels that no matter how fulfilling she is every day, there is still a lingering figure in her mind.

Just landed, the second brother Dugu Xin has been waiting for her for a long time.

"Rare, why are you waiting for me here?" Dugu Feng'er laughed.

Dugu Xin smiled: "I was ordered by my father to pick you up. Grandpa said that you will not be allowed to leave home. It is home, not Luoyang?"

Dugu Feng'er frowned suddenly: "Why? Has he had any cramps?"

"Grandfather is also for your own good, Feng'er will go back with me," after saying that, dozens of people gathered around, surrounding Dugu Feng'er and Dugu Bailou.

Dugu Bailou didn't respond at all, because Dugu Xin gave him winks.

Dugu Feng'er snorted coldly, didn't take it seriously, and followed her brother back home.

He is clear about his father's character, as long as he makes a fuss, grandpa will soften his heart. Maybe it's because he has been away for too long this time, which made grandpa unhappy.

But this time, Dugu Zhuan is for real.

After his daughter returned home, he didn't even see her, so he ordered his daughter's courtyard to be locked and she was not allowed to leave.

Dugu Bailou must be unrestrained, so she approached Dugu Zuan to ask why.

"Aside from the prince, who else would dare to take her in right now?" Dugu Zuan was still very polite to Dugu Bailou: "But this girl is so focused on not going back, and the prince has no letter, I'm also in a hurry."

Dugu Bailou raised his eyebrows and said, "You mean, let Yang Ming take the initiative to ask for someone?"

"That's what it means," Dugu Zuan clapped his palms and said with a smile, "Your relationship with the prince is extraordinary, and it is most appropriate for you to come forward. Feng'er is not young anymore, so I can't go on like this."

"I can help with this, but there is one condition," Dugu Bai said.

Dugu Zhuan was overjoyed and said, "Say it."

Dugu Bailou raised his head to look at the other party, and said, "Don't get involved in Yang Ming's palace affairs, you can't afford this game."

Dugu Zuan was taken aback for a moment, his face immediately became serious.

Dugu Bailou snorted coldly, and said, "If you were Shang Shu Zuo Pu, why did Feng'er do this? Do you think she doesn't want to see Yang Ming? She is worried that you will involve Dugu's family. Don't think that Yang Ming is easy to talk about. With that knife, killing anyone is a kill."

Dugu Zuan was suddenly covered in cold sweat, he knew that Dugu Bailou had served the Holy Empress all his life, and he had extraordinary knowledge, and he really expected his daughter to go to the East Palace to compete for favor, so as to benefit the family.

"Think about it carefully. If you really want to be good for Feng'er, don't stretch your hands so long, at least not now." Dugu Bailou stood up and said, "Both Yang and Pei were crushed to death by Yang Ming. How old are you?"

The corner of Dugu Zuan's mouth twitched, and he didn't dare to speak.

In terms of seniority, Dugu Bailou was his aunt, who took care of the prince and raised him, so he couldn't afford to offend her.

(End of this chapter)