The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 109 Yang Guang's Ambition, A Young Hero
After some impassioned explanations, Yang Guang also copied a memorial on the desk.

"Look, what I'm holding now is the memorial that Gao Qi volunteered to write."

"It is written in the memorial: At that time, Hu Kou had already invaded the Hetao Plain on a large scale."

"Therefore, the last general will be good at making claims and issuing calls."

"If His Majesty needs to hold the general responsible for his crimes, the general will have no complaints or regrets, but the general only wants to say that as long as it is beneficial to fight against Hu Kou, the general will be willing."

In an instant, this memorial was passed on to all the officials present to observe each other.

It's just that Gao Qi's self-reported crimes and the quality of being willing to suffer have immediately transformed himself into an image of a tall and noble gentleman.

If all the officials are haggling over every detail at this time, they will spontaneously be accused by the people of the world as villains.

Therefore, after mutual transmission, most of the officials cherish their own feathers and do not want to cleanse themselves and defile themselves, so they all choose to have nothing to do with themselves.

Only a few officials who thought about the country stood up and advised Yang Guang that everything Gao Qi did was for the great Sui.

At that time, it was also due to the critical situation, and it was understandable that it was too late to ask the court.

For a moment, Grand Tutor Yuan Feng was instantly isolated.

I thought that if I stood up to participate in Gaoqi, all the officials would speak up and agree.

But the situation that is developing today is far beyond expectations.

For a moment, Yuan Feng stood alone in one place, not knowing what to do.

Seeing the attitude of the officials and Yang Guang's reluctance to deal with Gao Qi.

That's how the matter came to an end.

Immediately, Yang Guang made a shocking decision.

That is Yang Guang's plan to conquer Goguryeo.

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials were shocked and quickly advised.

"Your Majesty, although the situation in the Sui Dynasty seems to be calm on the surface, there are actually undercurrents surging."

"If the army is drawn out to march eastward, I'm afraid the rebels hidden everywhere will join forces to attack."

In the end, Pei Ju, the representative of the officials, stood up and analyzed it.

Hearing this, Yang Guang couldn't help but stand up imposingly, and said with a clank, "Gaoguryeo is such a small country."

"Since the founding of the country, the first emperor has provoked and stared at us, the Great Sui."

"At the beginning, the first emperor's Eastern Expedition ended in failure, so he was shocked by this."

Immediately, after a pause, Yang Guang continued: "So, after I ascended the throne, I encouraged the unfinished business of the previous emperor and continued to march eastward."

"But both times failed because of the domestic situation. I thought that I would never have the opportunity to conquer Goguryeo again in my life."

"However, my son-in-law Gao Qi was born. Since he took office, he has defeated foreign enemies one after another and defended the northern border. This time, he defeated the Hu Kou with the land of Yanmen."

"That's right, I saw the dawn this time, and Gao Qi turned out to be our lucky general of the Sui Dynasty."

"This Eastern Expedition, Da Sui will definitely win!" Just saying, Yang Guang almost uttered the last words in a heart-piercing roar.

You know, Goguryeo, a seemingly small country, started from the founding of Sui Yangjian.

He began to organize a large army to carry out the Eastern Expedition, but in the end, after decades and several generations, it was only during the Li Zhi period of the Tang Dynasty that he united with Silla and other countries to destroy Goguryeo in one fell swoop.

It can also be seen from this that Goguryeo's strength is beyond doubt.

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It is only said that Yang Guang experienced two failures in the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo, coupled with many domestic conflicts.

I thought that there would be no chance to lead the army to march east again, but Gao Qi rose slowly like the sunrise in the early morning.

This could not help but let Yang Guang see the light again.

Therefore, Yang Guang announced in public his intention to conquer Goguryeo again.

But at this time, Shangshu's left and right servants shot Su Wei, Duke of Pi, and said: "But your majesty, although the son-in-law is indeed a rare general in our Sui Dynasty."

"But now that the domestic conflicts are so intensified, the army is almost guarding the key areas and cannot be withdrawn, so how can there be any spare power to march east?"

In an instant, Su Wei said one of the most serious problems today.

Suddenly, all the officials tried their best to persuade him as if they had found their backbone.

After a long time, Yang Guang stopped the voices of all the officials and said loudly: "I have already made up my mind about the conscription to the east, so you don't need to say more."

"I don't know which army His Majesty is going to send to the east?"

Hearing this, Yu Shiji, the minister of internal history, couldn't help but asked respectfully.

Immediately, Yang Guang pondered for a while, and said slowly: "Now the Yanmen Army Gao Qi's troops have a total of [-] troops."

"And Zhang Xutuo, the general in the town, also has an army of [-]."

"The two armies have a total of 13 horses. They are mobilizing 16 Youzhou troops from Luo Yi, the king of Yan, to form a [-] army to conquer Goguryeo."

Yang Guang's imperial decree was issued one after another.

But at this time, there was a different kind of opposition.

"Your Majesty, now that General Zhang Xutuo is guarding the Central Plains, the Xiaoxiao and rebels will not act rashly."

"If General Zhang Xutuo and Gao Consort's Yanmen Army are transferred away, there is no guarantee that the barbarians outside the Great Wall and rebels from all over the country will not take advantage of the fire!"

Suddenly, Yu Shiji, the servant of internal history, raised his worries and said.

Hearing this, Yang Guang couldn't help but fell into thought.

After a long time, Yang Guang said loudly: "I wonder if there is someone who can replace Gao Qi and Zhang Xutuo?"

For a while, after Yang Guang's voice fell, all the officials under the rank began to discuss.

After a long time, the internal history ordered Yang Yuecai to walk out with his head held high, and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend a person who can take over the position of General Zhang Xutuo and guard the Central Plains."

"Oh, Yang Neishi, who is it?" After hearing this, Yang Guang couldn't help asking.

Immediately, Yang Yue didn't dare to neglect, cupped his hands and said word by word: "Minister Pei Renji of the Ministry of Rites."

"Pei Renji?"

It's just that when all the officials present heard about Pei Renji, they all dismissed him.

Even Yang Guang, who was full of expectations, was obviously slightly dissatisfied.

This is also mainly because of Pei Renji's early experience, because Pei Renji was Yang Jian's bodyguard during the time of the founding emperor Yang Jian.

Although he joined the army in the end, he participated in the wars against the Chen Dynasty and the attack on Tuyuhun and Mohe, and made great achievements in battle.

But also because Pei Renji served as a bodyguard in the early days, his own ability was not recognized by everyone.

And Nei Shi Ling Yang Yue obviously also saw the distrust of the officials and the emperor.

Immediately he couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen and Pei Renji are often friends. Every time we talk, Pei Renji reveals his desire to contribute to the country and serve the Sui Dynasty."

"That's why I boldly recommended Pei Renji to replace General Zhang Xutuo to guard the Central Plains."

"Perhaps Your Majesty doesn't know that Pei Renji has another son, named Pei Yuanqing, who is an upright young man with unrivaled power."

"Weichen saw with his own eyes that Pei Yuanqing can lift a jack. I'm afraid his martial arts skills are also enough to rival the top peaks in the world."

"I'm afraid the only one who can defeat him in this world is General Tianbao."

It is only said that the internal history made Yang Yue blurt out the last words, which instantly aroused Yang Guang's interest.

"General Tianbao, who rivals me? Then quickly announce the decree, and Xuan Pei Renji and his son will enter the palace immediately!"

(End of this chapter)