Martial Arts: I am in the Ming Cult and I am building a dynasty

Yang Zhao looked a little heavy, and said: "The Great Sui is now in danger. If Yang Guang continues to toss around for a few more years, I'm afraid that the world and foundation established by our royal grandfather will be destroyed."

Yin Shishi seemed to have been stabbed in the heart by someone. His face turned pale immediately, and then he became furious.

Even Madam Yin and her son Yin Hongzhi's faces changed drastically.

Only Yang Zhao said with a heavy voice, "To be honest with you, father-in-law, I know that my grandfather deliberately set up the two dragons to fight for the throne in order to divide and suppress the aristocratic families."

"My father was stubborn and didn't have the qualities to be an emperor. Yang Guang's ascension to the throne was a plan that my grandfather had already made."

"With the solid foundation laid by my grandfather, once the crown prince is deposed and Yang Guang takes the throne, he will be able to eliminate the threats posed by most of the most powerful aristocratic families at the time. At the very least, he can also cut off the minions and influence of those aristocratic families in the court and take back some of the imperial power."

"In this way, we can balance and divide the aristocratic families after Yang Guang comes to power. As long as our Yang family can produce two or three generations of wise rulers, we can stabilize the world and enjoy peace for hundreds of years."

"Unfortunately, Yang Guang was too eager. His purpose of suppressing the aristocratic families was too obvious. He renovated the palace, built the Eastern Capital, dug a canal, and marched east to Korea."

"All of this has pushed those aristocratic families to the brink of rebellion."

"In my opinion, this year's Eastern Expedition will undoubtedly fail. Once Yang Guang is defeated, given his character, he will definitely launch a second and third Eastern Expedition. By then, the whole world will rebel and chaos will return."

"Father-in-law, I wonder if you think what I said is correct?"

Chapter 403: This sixth son-in-law has no moral principles

Yang Zhao's words directly revealed the truth about the struggle between the Sui Yang royal family and the aristocratic families of the Sui Dynasty.

Yin Shishi was able to rise to the position of General of the Left Guard, and he was not unaware of all this.

However, this kind of struggle between the royal family and court officials is often carried out according to unspoken rules. Even if the two sides are fighting to the death, they will never say it directly like Yang Zhao did.

But Master Yin Shi had to admit that what Yang Zhao said was true.

After a long while, Yin Shishi said with some difficulty: "Your Highness, this world belongs to your Yang family. The current emperor is ambitious and rich. He has gathered a million troops to conquer a tiny country. How can Your Highness be so sure that he will fail?"

Yin Shishi obviously still had some hopes for Yang Guang, or rather, he was not sure about the future situation.

Yin Shishi could see some hidden dangers and secret turbulence within the Sui Dynasty, but he was obviously not as good as Shi Zhixuan and Changsun Wuji in deducing the general trend.

Yang Zhao sighed and said firmly: "Because of this Eastern Expedition, Yang Guang does not want to win, and the aristocratic families do not want to win either. When everyone is seeking defeat, how can we win this war?"

Yang Zhao's words, like a thunderclap, exploded in Yin Shishi's mind.

Given Yin Shishi's understanding of Yang Guang and the aristocratic family, it is hard for him not to agree with Yang Zhao's inference.

Yin Hongzhi, on the other hand, looked confused and said, "How is it possible? Yang Guang has summoned soldiers from all over the country for this expedition. Taking over Goryeo will also be of great benefit to the aristocratic families. How can both sides seek defeat?"

Hearing Yin Hongzhi's words, Yin Shishi looked at his son and said nothing.

Seeing this, Yang Zhao could only explain himself: "Brother-in-law, what you see is just the surface. Yang Guang is a person who is eager for success and likes to show off. Since he ascended the throne, he has been extremely anxious to deal with those aristocratic families."

"Whether it was repairing the palace, building the Eastern Capital, digging the canal, or the Eastern Expedition to Goryeo, everything they did was to dig out the hidden population, private soldiers, and wealth of the many aristocratic families. Only by defeating the war and killing millions of troops in Liaodong can the foundation of the aristocratic families be weakened."

"As for those aristocratic families, no matter how many people died or how much wealth was lost, it actually didn't matter. At most, they would just purge some second- and third-rate families, but it would not be able to shake those top predators. Those top predators wanted to use the failure of the Eastern Expedition to weaken Yang Guang's prestige and undermine the people's hearts in the court."

A million-strong army marching eastward to attack Goryeo was itself a very strange thing.

When all the top leaders are seeking defeat, the result of this war can be seen before it even begins.

Listening to Yang Zhao's words without any emotion, Yin Hongzhi felt his scalp tingling instantly.

The scenery you see is different depending on your location.

Yin Hongzhi saw the might and majesty of the Sui Dynasty when he looked at the Eastern Expedition. He believed that by mobilizing an army of one million, they would be able to defeat Goryeo, expand their territory, and dominate the nine provinces.

When Yang Zhao looked over, he only saw the game between imperial power and the aristocratic families, with undercurrents surging.

Madam Yin, Yin Hongzhi, and Yin Xiaoniang were completely stunned by Yang Zhao's words and were speechless.

Only Master Yin Shi said with a gloomy face: "My dear son-in-law, please continue."

From Yang Zhao's inference, Yin Shishi saw that in addition to Yang Zhao's unparalleled cultivation, he also possessed amazing wisdom and foresight. He was convinced in his heart, and the way he addressed him changed as well.

Yang Zhao nodded and said, "Yang Guang is a man with great ambitions but no strategy. He is also too eager to achieve success. After the failure of the Eastern Expedition, the relationship between the court and the aristocratic families will inevitably drop to a freezing point."

"Based on my grandfather's decades of accumulation, a failed Eastern Expedition would not completely destroy the foundation of our Great Sui Dynasty, but it would definitely cause serious damage. However, Yang Guang's eyes are probably hard to see the suffering of the people. His stubborn and conceited character will definitely make him think of a second or even a third Eastern Expedition."

"Yang Guang is squandering money at court, and those aristocratic families are secretly manipulating things. Within three years, the whole country will be in chaos, and within five years, the court will completely lose its credibility."

"Within ten years, unless something unexpected happens, the entire Sui Dynasty will collapse. On the basis of the remains of the Sui Dynasty, the many aristocratic families will certainly elect a representative to establish a brand new dynasty."

"If Yang Guang is talented and capable, I don't necessarily have to compete with him for the world. With my status and position in the Song Dynasty, I can live a comfortable life."

There is nothing wrong with what Yang Zhao said.

As early as several years ago, Yang Zhao and Zhao Shirong had already been the two saints in the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, Yin Shishi and his family had to believe what Yang Zhao said.

Yin Shishi glanced at Yang Zhao with a worried look in his eyes and said, "My dear son-in-law, you have really given me a huge problem."

If Yin Shishi betrayed Yang Guang, even if there was family ties involved, it would be difficult for Yin Shishi to overcome the hurdle in his heart.

But it is impossible for Yin Shishi to watch the fall of the Sui Dynasty.

Seeing this, Yang Zhao knew that the time was ripe, and said, "Father-in-law, Lihua and I have a bond stronger than gold, so I don't want to hide this from you."

"Early before I returned to the Sui Dynasty, I had secretly dispatched 100,000 elite Snow Dragon Cavalry to infiltrate the Longxi area. After half a year of fighting, I have already pacified Longxi. Now, I think they have passed through the Longyou Ancient Road and are almost entering Guanzhong, and are approaching the city of Daxing."

Hearing Yang Zhao's words, Yin Shishi was instantly shocked and exclaimed: "This is impossible. Longxi has not sent any news, and there are important cities such as Chencang, Fufeng, and Fengyi blocking the way. How can a large army hide from us and enter the heart of Guanzhong?"

Yang Zhao gave an awkward but polite smile and said, "Father-in-law, in fact, the first thing I did when I arrived in Daxing City was to send the Demon Sect to infiltrate and erode Chencang, Fufeng, Fengyi and other places. With the support of the Dugu Clan and the Yuan Clan, this is not difficult."

Yin Shishi's expression changed again and again, and he pointed at Yang Zhao and said, "You, where is my dignity? Damn it, you little bastard, are you trying to seduce my daughter in order to get me to open the gates of Daxing for you?"

The Zuo Yiwei army garrisoned Daxing and Guanzhong.

Chencang, Fufeng, Fengyi and other places were under the jurisdiction and garrison of Yin Shishi.

Yang Zhao smiled awkwardly and said, "Please believe me, my father-in-law. The relationship between Lihua and I is pure and beautiful, and it is not mixed with anything else."

"However, the information about my entry into the underworld and the surrender of Chencang, Fufeng, Fengyi and other places has already been sent to Dai Wang Yang You."

Yin Shishi: “…”

This son-in-law of the sixth son-in-law has no moral principles.

Chapter 404 This House is Full of Old Six

I have to say that Yang Zhao’s ability to tell lies with open eyes has improved recently.

The beginning of the relationship between Yang Zhao and Yin Xiaoniang can almost be said to be entirely due to profit-seeking, but in Yang Zhao's words, it was as pure as rain washing the sky clean.

Listening to Yang Zhao's words, Yin Xiaoniang rolled her eyes speechlessly.

My future husband is indeed a man who can accomplish great things. Just his thick skin is enough to match an army of 100,000.

Others may not know, but Yin Xiaoniang herself knows it clearly.

Yang Zhaohe's trip home was itself a plot against his own father.

Yin Xiaoniang knew her father's character best. It would be harder than climbing to the sky to convince him to join Yang Zhao and open the gates to welcome the army into the city simply by talking.

Therefore, Yang Zhao contacted Chen Zhibao early on and asked him to go directly into Guanzhong.

After Chencang, Fufeng, Fengyi and other places are conquered, and with the report of Yang Zhao and Yin Xiaoniang's actions in the underworld, all we need to do is inform King Dai Yang You.

In front of Dai Wang Yang You and Yang Guang, Yin Shishi was like yellow mud falling into his crotch, unable to explain himself.

After all, if Yang Zhao's 100,000-strong army advanced into Guanzhong without any hindrance, no one would believe it if there was no insider.

In addition, Yang Zhao is Yin Shishi's son-in-law, and Yin Shishi happens to be in charge of the military defense of Chencang, Fufeng, Fengyi and other places. This is too much of a coincidence.

Listening to Yang Zhao's words and watching the interaction between Yang Zhao and Yin Xiaoniang.

Master Yin Shi almost couldn't catch his breath and fainted on the spot.

This sixth son-in-law and his little cotton-padded jacket that has air leaking out.

It’s really harmful to me.

Seeing that Master Yin Shi was almost killed, Yin Xiaoniang was also shocked. She quickly supported him and said, "Dad, please don't scare your daughter. Slow down."

Yin Shishi's expression changed several times. He pointed at his own daughter, then at Yang Zhao, and almost vomited blood as he said, "You are really my good daughter and good son-in-law. Hongzhi, go and get the vitex I often use. I will kill this rebellious girl and this little bastard today. How dare they plot against me?"

Yin Hongzhi was not a fool. After knowing the current situation, he just smiled awkwardly and did not move.

My younger sister and brother-in-law are really not human beings.

I need to be more careful in the future, otherwise one day I might end up like my father and be completely cheated.

My dad is so pitiful.

Before he knew it, a hint of pity appeared in Yin Hongzhi's eyes.

Yin Shishi happened to see this look and said angrily, "Yin Hongzhi, you rebellious son, do you want to stab me in the back?"

Yin Hongzhi: “…”

It's so pitiful to meet such a father who dotes on his daughter like crazy. I must have been picked up.

My father has definitely fallen into a hole and can't get out, so I should get closer to my younger sister and brother-in-law.

Yin Hongzhi hesitated and tried for a while, then said, "Dad, my brother-in-law is extremely intelligent, has outstanding strategies, and is very powerful. Why don't you just obey him?"

Yang Zhao: “…”

Yin Xiaoniang: “…”

Yin Shishi: “…”

Snapped!

Madam Yin patted Yin Hongzhi on the head and said, "You are such a good son. If you can talk, just talk more. After you make your father angry to death, you can be the head of the family."

"Master, where is your military token? I will go get it. Please help your son-in-law. We will be royal relatives in the future."

Yin Hongzhi: “…”

Yin Shishi: “…”

Lao Liu, this house is full of Lao Liu.

These people are all stabbing me in the back.

Yin Shishi was almost angered to death on the spot by his current wife, son, daughter, and son-in-law.

The scene was a little awkward for a while.

After a long while, Master Yin Shi finally caught his breath, sighed, and said, "Little bastard, you must remember this: you must treat my daughter well in the future. Otherwise, even if I go to hell and become a ghost, I will never let you go, little bastard."

Yin Hongzhi's eyes widened immediately and he asked, "Dad, are you going to die?"

Yin Shishi: “…”

Madam Yin: “…”

After the atmosphere was stagnant for a moment, Master Yin Shishi and Madam Yin quickly picked up a cane each and gave Yin Hongzhi a loving lecture.

Yang Zhao held Yin Xiaoniang in his arms and watched the scenes quietly.

As for this family, in one word: absolute.

With Yin Hongzhi taking the blame, after getting beaten up, Yin Shishi's anger was mostly released.

Not long after, Master Yin Shi pulled out a tiger talisman from his bosom, held it in his hand, and glared at Yang Zhao with displeasure, full of resentment, and said: "You plotted against me, so I'll remember it for now. I can also give you the tiger talisman of the Zuo Yiwei Army, but I have a request."

Yang Zhao smiled and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law. I will hold Lihua in my palm and treat her as a treasure in my heart and honey in my mouth. I will never let Lihua suffer any grievances. I will let you supervise me."

Yin Shishi gnashed his teeth, clenched his fists, and said, "Bullshit, this is what you should have done in the first place, and you still want to use this to cheat me of my tiger talisman?"

Yang Zhao smiled awkwardly and said, "My father-in-law taught me this. Please give me some advice."

Yin Shishi took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said: "I will give you the tiger talisman. If there are people in the Zuoyi Guard who don't respond, I hope you can kill as little as possible. If there are people who follow you, I also hope you can treat them equally."

Yang Zhao said with a serious face: "This is as it should be, please rest assured, father-in-law."

Yin Shishi paused, handed the tiger talisman to Yang Zhao, and finally sighed and said: "My dear son-in-law, if possible, then the King Yang You..."

Yin Shishi stopped talking halfway, seemed to realize that something was wrong, and finally stopped talking.

Now that you have chosen your son-in-law's side, you shouldn't get too involved with Yang Guang, Dai Wang Yang You and others.

This is the way to be an official in the court.

Yang Zhao didn't care about it and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law. I am not the Yang Guang who fought for the throne in the past. The King of Dai is also my cousin. We are both of the Yang family bloodline. At most, I will just imprison him for a period of time. His life will not be harmed."