Yang Tong granted Gao Bufan the title of Shangshu Ling, and all military and political affairs were returned to the Shangshu Province. However, he himself lived in seclusion every day and basically did not appear in public. His attitude was clearly expressed, and Gao Bufan did not restrict his personal freedom.

, Yang Tong could basically go wherever he wanted, even go out to the city to go hunting, and his life was happy and carefree.

During the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Jiuzhou Pond will be decorated with lanterns, and the sky will be full of fireworks and trees. Compared with the desolate and dark New Year’s Eve, it will be like a completely different world. Yang Tong was so happy that he revisited the Jiuzhou Pond with his mother, Queen Mother Liu, and Yang Qingruo also

We all had a great time with our companions. When we were tired, we took a rest and listened to opera in the Yaoguang Hall on the island in the middle of the lake.

It was late at night, and the actors on the stage were still singing. Empress Dowager Liu was yawning again and again, and she was so sleepy that she couldn't even lift her eyelids. Yang Tong, obviously not having enough fun, suggested going to the boating pool again.

Empress Dowager Liu quickly shook her head and refused. Yang Qingruo smiled and said: "Since the Empress Dowager is sleepy, let's go back and rest. It's rare that the emperor is so happy. Qingruo can row with him for a while."

Empress Dowager Liu was naturally very relieved that Yang Qingruo was Yang Tong's aunt, so she went back to the palace to rest first, while Yang Qingruo and Yang Tong boarded the boat again to visit Jiuzhou Pool.

The night breeze was blowing and the clear water was leisurely. Yang Tong leaned against the boat railing, looking at the colorful lanterns on the lake in ecstasy. He said a little melancholy: "After all, it is more lively when Grandpa Huang is here."

Yang Qingruo looked at the young and mature Yang Dong in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. Dong'er has been smart since he was a child, with a gentle and courteous personality. If he came to be the emperor and govern the country, there might still be hope for the Sui Dynasty, but it is obviously impossible now.

, even if Fanlang pampers and accommodates him, he can't help Dong'er to take over the throne. He has to take into account the interests of everyone under his command, and it's already quite good for him to be kind to the descendants of the Yang family.

Yang Tong suddenly turned around and said: "Aunt Qing, I plan to abdicate the throne to King Qi."

Yang Qingruo's delicate body trembled slightly, and she said softly: "Dong'er, is this what you really think?"

Yang Tong smiled easily and said: "Of course, in fact, I have figured it out a long time ago. There is nothing good to be the emperor. I still miss the carefree days when I was the king of Yue. The king of Qi is a wise man, so he is obviously more suitable than me.

As an emperor, I would rather be a rich and idle man."

Seeing Yang Tong's calm and relaxed smile, Yang Qingruo's mood became inexplicably clear. She nodded and said: "As long as Dong'er is sincere, Aunt Qing will naturally support you, but does the Queen Mother agree?"

Yang Tong said calmly: "There is definitely some reluctance, but the Queen Mother is also a sensible person who knows how to advance and retreat. As long as she can live a stable and wealthy life, I think she will accept it, and she is still satisfied with her current life.

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Yang Qingruo was silent.

Yang Tong sighed and said seriously: "In the past year or so, I have suffered a lot, and I have understood the truth that peace is a blessing and stability is a blessing. However, the country has been in chaos for so many years in the Sui Dynasty. It can be seen that the people of the world have suffered

The suffering, still

A thousand times better than Yang Dong, Aunt Qing, our country in the Sui Dynasty is riddled with holes. It is time to change the dynasty and end the suffering. As long as the people of the world can be stable and happy, it no longer matters whether the emperor's surname is Yang or Yang Gao!"

Yang Qingruo couldn't help but tremble, as if she was enlightened. She was both happy and ashamed, and said softly: "Dong'er, you have really grown up, but Aunt Qing can't imagine it as well as you."

Yang Tong stood on his tiptoes and made head gestures with Yang Qingruo, and said with a smile: "Dong is almost taller than Aunt Qing. If Aunt Qing doesn't get married, she will become an old aunt!"

Yang Qingruo's face heats up, and he prepares to hit her: "You stinky brat, now you dare to tease your Aunt Qing!"

Yang Tong shrank his neck and stepped aside, and said with a smile: "I suddenly thought that I have a big thing to do, so I'd better give up my Zen position for the time being."

Yang Qingruo asked subconsciously: "What's the matter?"

"I want to grant a marriage to Aunt Qing and Prince Qi. If I don't arrange Aunt Qing's life-long events, Dong'er will really feel at ease. I said Aunt Qing, you are already a grown man. When can I let my nephew have peace of mind?" Yang Tong shook his head.

He said with an old-fashioned look.

Yang Qingruo immediately blushed and took up her pink fist to punish the boy.

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The Shangshu Province is on the east side of the imperial city, adjacent to Hanjiacang City. Since Gao Bufan was granted the title of Shangshu, he has been working in the Shangshu Province. The ministers do not go to court, but go to the Shangshu Province to report their work to Gao Bufan every day. Just now

It was quite chaotic at the beginning, but now it is gradually getting better, especially after Changsun Wuji and Yu Shinan came and shared a lot of work for Gao Bufan.

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Gao Bufan worked as usual in Shangshu Province, while the civil and military ministers lined up on both sides to report their work.

At this time, an official from Honglu Temple came out and reported back: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi, the puppet Emperor Zhu Can of Chu sent an envoy to Luoyang yesterday to surrender to the King of Qi. Please ask the King of Qi to make a decision."

"Zhu Can?" Gao Bufan frowned and said, "But that Zhu Can who is rumored to like to eat human flesh?"

The Honglu Temple official nodded solemnly and said, "That's exactly the person!"

Changsun Heng'an's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately came out and said: "Report to King Qi, Zhu Can is a very vicious person, he likes to eat women and children, and his army also eats human flesh, and behaves extremely cruelly. They don't do anything to produce, and every time they capture a place

Counties and counties will burn, kill, loot, and treat people as

All the local people were kidnapped and raised like pigs and sheep for military rations. Therefore, wherever Zhu Can passed, there were ten empty houses, thousands of bare fields, and piles of bones. The King of Qi could never accept the surrender of such a man-eating demon, but

We should send a large army to protect Heaven and destroy them."

Gao Bufan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. He actually used living people as military rations. It was simply appalling and outrageous. He nodded and said: "Such vicious beasts should be eliminated as soon as possible. Which general here is willing to lead the army to destroy them?"

Zhu Can?"

Bing Yuanzhen rolled his eyes and immediately came out of the queue and said: "I will go there in the end!"

Gao Bufan was a little surprised. Usually people who are greedy for money are afraid of death. It was unexpected that Bing Yuanzhen was so active. He nodded and said: "Okay, General Bing listens to the order. I order you to lead an army of 20,000 to annihilate Zhu Can. There must be no

error."

Bing Yuanzhen was secretly happy, straightened his waist and said loudly: "The general will finally get the order."

It is said that Bing Yuanzhen still knows Zhu Can relatively well. Zhu Can is currently entrenched in Jutan County, Nanyang County, south of Luoyang. Due to the attack by the Tang army, he has suffered heavy losses. He has only five or six thousand troops left. He has no choice but to attack.

Gao Qi please surrender.

Such a crippled army was simply a credit that was delivered to the door. No fool would want it. That's why Bing Yuanzhen volunteered to go and exterminate Zhu Can. In addition, Zhu Can had burned, killed, and looted over the years. He had committed all kinds of evil. He must have looted.

arrive

There is a large amount of treasure. As long as he is eliminated, he can take these treasures as his own. It is strange that Bing Yuanzhen is not tempted. So after receiving the order, Bing Yuanzhen ordered 10,000 horses and left Luoyang in a mighty manner.

Dangdi went to Jutan County, Nanyang County.

As the sun set, all the officials from Shangshu Province went home from get off work. Gao Bufan also had a rare moment of leisure. He made a pot of green tea and drank it with Changsun Wuji, while chatting.

Changsun Wuji took a sip of the fragrant green tea and said bluntly: "Chang Qing was a little hasty in letting Bing Yuanzhen lead the army. This person is too greedy for money. I'm afraid something will happen."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Being greedy for money does not necessarily mean being incompetent. Since Bing Yuanzhen is so active, he must be given a chance to perform. This matter must be good. I don't mind reusing him. If he fails, there will be reasons to take action.

he."

Changsun Wuji nodded when he heard this and said, "That's right. Bing Yuanzhen contributed a lot to Li Yangcang. If he doesn't even give him a chance to perform, it's really unjustifiable."

Gao Bufan and Changsun Wuji were chatting, and the captain of the soldiers, Gao Dahe, walked in quickly and reported: "Report to the Palace of the King of Qi, we just received news that Li Mi abandoned the city and fled!"

A trace of surprise flashed across the faces of Gao Bufan and Changsun Wuji. Jinyong City was Li Mi's home, but now he has abandoned the city and fled, not even his home?

Gao Bufan hurriedly asked: "Where did Li Mi escape to?"

"Escaped to Hanoi County!"

Gao Bufan's heart moved, and he quickly stood up and walked to the bookshelf, took out the march map and opened it. Changsun Wuji saw this and quickly moved forward. The two looked at the map, their expressions gradually became serious, and they raised their heads and looked at each other.
Chapter completed!