Yang Hao, who had been "in seclusion" for more than a month, finally came out. The turbulent Xingzhou officialdom seemed like a raging flood that suddenly found an outlet and rushed towards Yang Hao.
The next morning at court, people with official posts, people with official posts but no posts, people with posts but no posts, as well as nobles and dignitaries with no posts but titles, all rushed to the palace as if they were going to a market. Because of this
This turmoil is closely related to everyone's interests, new interest groups, old interest groups, different ethnic groups, different tribes, all kinds of things.
Although Yang Hao had intended to marginalize the Tuoba clan in the core political circle from the beginning, his foundation was the Difficult Army, and the northwest ethnic groups were both military and civilian organizations, so most of the nephews and nephews of various tribal chiefs were
Serving in the military, military positions are the most important and powerful official positions in the Hexi region where there is a military government, so they have already penetrated into all levels of society.
For these people, especially the tribal members who are full of middle and low-level officers, Yang Hao feels like a dog biting and pricking them when he wants to touch them. Just like Zhao Guangyi wanted to purge the courtiers, after he ascended the throne of God, he actually
After waiting patiently for several years, it was not until Zhao Guangmei's accumulation of weapons, bribery of Xiang army generals, and intention to rebel was exposed that he took this as an opportunity to launch a major purge.
Yang Hao is also facing the same situation, and it is more complicated than the environment Zhao Guangyi is in. After all, Zhao Guangyi is a government that Zhao Kuangyin, the emperor's brother who took over, has worked hard for ten years and has established a formal and sound system.
Not only are the people under Yang Hao's banner ethnically complex, but most of them are arrogant and unruly princes. Everyone has their own troops and territory, and most of them have long-standing grievances among themselves. They are more dangerous than before Zhao Kuangyin released his military power over a cup of wine.
If he compromises and surrenders to the Tuoba Group, relying on this most powerful force can indeed temporarily guarantee the stability of Xixia, but the price will be greater. On the one hand, the limited resources should be used as much as possible to meet the needs of the Tuoba Group's powerful people.
, will push other newly conquered tribes to oppose themselves. Although Xixia has established a country, the Tuoba clan has
However, the tribesmen do not have this consciousness. What they support and obey is still the old ruling system, a tribal alliance regime similar to the khan system. They need the greatest freedom and sufficient power, so that sooner or later, each country will
Once this kind of conflict intensifies and the cremation breaks out, Yang Hao, who is sitting on the crater, will end up in ashes.
Therefore, Yang Hao also needed an opportunity, an opportunity that could legitimately deprive the Tuoba nobles of their military power, so he single-handedly directed this civil strife. His purpose was not only to release a smoke screen to Zhao Guangyi, but also to quickly unify Hexi by force.
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Integration is the most fundamental goal that Yang Hao wants to achieve. He just uses the same means to achieve the two goals. This is also the cunning point he learned from Ding Chengzong in the way of doing business: any investment, a means
, all must strive to maximize their interests.
However, Yang Hao did not expect that the Tuoba family's tough attitude was stronger than he expected. He originally wanted to create some internal disagreements. When Zhao Guangyi completely let go of his wariness about Hexi and made full efforts to seize the north, he would quickly cut through the mess.
, used thunderous means to take back the military power of these arrogant and unruly Tuoba nobles in one fell swoop, so the pressure he wanted to exert on the Tuoba nobles had to be gradual until they could no longer bear it.
The application of this strength depends on the situation in the Song Dynasty. However, he only showed a slight indifference, and the situation was already a little out of control. The Weiwu tribe first had internal strife and took the opportunity to attack and exclude the two people sent to Xiaoguan from the Cangshi tribe.
The tribe then returned without an edict and robbed the grassland that the imperial court had allocated to the Cangshi tribe. When the imperial edict was issued to question the crimes, they tore up the imperial edict and beheaded the imperial envoys. It was like a bald man holding an umbrella, with no talent and no authority.
Someone secretly took the opportunity to add fuel to the flames. Yang Hao sneaked to Ganzhou. He originally wanted to co-operate with Aguli in another play and draw out this behind-the-scenes figure. Unexpectedly, there was also chaos brewing in Ganzhou. Suman colluded with Li Jiyun.
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Then he hooked up with Ye Luohe. If he hadn't gone to Ganzhou on a whim, and it happened to coincide with Prince Ali's assassination of Aguli, it would be difficult for him to discover this conspiracy. Once the conditions were ripe for it to explode, he would
You will suffer a big loss.
Yang Hao felt that the situation was somewhat beyond his expectation and he had to close the net in advance.
Li Zhiyi, the oldest member of the Tuoba clan, also feels that the heat is almost over. Although Yang Hao has not come forward these days, the pressure exerted by various tribes on the court is increasing day by day. In addition to the chiefs who search for seeds every day,
In addition to the rhetoric of academicians, these tribes also imposed increasingly severe sanctions on the imperial court.
They refused to pay taxes and perform corvee service in their own territory, drove away the officials appointed by the imperial court, recalled the tribal people who served, and took back the power to interrogate the tribal people. In Li Zhiyi's view, the academicians were in trouble.
, Yang Hao initially claimed to be ill.
Perhaps it is true, but the fact that he has not gone to court for more than a month is not necessarily due to physical discomfort. It is probably because the young and energetic king is a little overwhelmed by the reaction of the Tuoba tribe and has already regretted it.
, but couldn't think of a decent excuse to step down.
Li Zhiyi was very satisfied. He was already too old and had no ambition to usurp the throne. He just felt that Yang Hao, a little boy, had won a few battles and unified the Hexi states, so he was a little forgetful about the rules of his ancestors.
He wants to change, he wants to touch the Tuoba family's interests, and he wants to do things that Li Guangrui didn't dare to do back then. It's just a matter of giving him a little lesson and asking him to restrain himself.
So, on the first day of Yang Hao's resumption of court meetings, the heads of various tribes rushed to the palace in unison, as if they had agreed upon it, and a long-awaited confrontation officially began.
Yang Hao has been recuperating for more than a month and has a lot of state affairs to deal with. But as soon as he came to court, someone immediately proposed the treatment of Tuoba and Han Chan brothers. The two are still in jail, even if they are with Wei Wei
They had no friendship with the military department, and the Tuoba tribe, which had been watching their jokes, now all sided with them.
The rabbit is dead and the fox is sad. How could there be such severe criminal laws in the grasslands and deserts in the past? Not to mention some fights between two tribes, even if they go to war with the Khan, as long as they are defeated and willing to surrender, they will not be held accountable for the past.
, just like the fight between Dang Xiang Qi and Li Guangrui from time to time. As long as the white flag is raised, everything will be easy to discuss. How can there be any national laws and criminal laws, and the tribal leader must be thrown into prison to await trial?
The original desert grassland implemented the khan system and chanyu system, which was an extremely loose political system. It was like a big lord ruling many small lords. What the big lord asked for was only the right to rule over the small lords. As long as they
Respecting themselves as leaders, they still have absolute power to rule within their own tribe, which is exactly the ideal political model in Li Zhiyi's mind. Yang Hao's current approach is weakening their power.
They took the case of Brother Tuoba Hanchan from the Wei Military Department as a breakthrough against Yang Hao. Brother Tuoba Hanchan withdrew his troops without obeying the order, and also attacked the Cangshi tribe for no reason. In anger, they even killed the imperial envoy.
Yes, if Yang Hao is involved in this matter
Afraid of Tuoba's joint efforts, he made concessions and pardoned Tuoba's Han Chan brothers. Naturally, his reform efforts in all aspects of the political system collapsed. Everyone continued as usual, and Tuoba was still the leader.
The family jointly rules Hexi.
The person who came forward on behalf of the leader of the Tuoba clan was Tuoba Wu. Tuoba Wu first excused the Weiwu tribe, and then asked Yang Hao for help, asking for pardon for the Tuoba brothers. Yang Hao, who looked sick, changed his face when he heard Tuoba Wu's words.
Then he sank down and slapped the imperial case
, shouted: "I have been ill these days and have been recuperating in the palace. However, I am not ignorant of the affairs of this world. Brother Tuoba Hanchan has no king's law, no king and no father.
He is a treasonous and unforgivable crime, why don't you wait for him to intercede?"
Tuoba Wu said disapprovingly: "Your Majesty, the grievances between the Weiwu tribe and the Cangshi tribe are just a fight between brothers. This is a family matter. Why do you need to bring up any royal laws?"
All the leaders responded one after another, and someone said: "Yes, yes, Your Majesty, there is nothing we can do about the Tuoba brothers withdrawing from Xiaoguan. The Cangshi tribe is in front, and they are losing in a row. The two tribes have eight people."
They all surrendered to the Tubo people. Huyan Aobo was known as the invincible Huyan in Longyou. How could a mere Weiwu tribe defeat them? They were forced to withdraw.
It was also a helpless move. As for them killing the king's envoy, these two boys were indeed a little braver. If the king wants to implement the king's law, he can fine them a year's salary, or give them a whip and give them a slight punishment.
They are still loyal to the king, so why should they be detained and imprisoned, which would be a great disgrace and would hurt the hearts of my whole Tuoba clan?"
Yang Hao's eyes turned cold and he said in a deep voice: "Is this... the unanimous opinion of all Tuoba tribes?"
Those people felt a little uneasy when they saw something wrong with Yang Hao's face and looked at each other. However, relying on the strength of the crowd, they still bravely replied: "Yes, I and other leaders jointly beg the king to pardon Tuoba Han Chan."
, the crime of Tuoba He Shao!"
Following the sound, people in the main hall fell to their knees with cheers and cheers. These people were all Tuoba nobles wearing Hu clothes and fur hats, with tassels and fox tails hanging down from their chests. At a glance, there were no less than forty people, each of whom belonged to a tribe.
A leader with at least hundreds of tribesmen under his command.
Yang Hao's face became even more gloomy, and he slowly squeezed out a sentence through his teeth: "You..., on behalf of all the tribes of the Tuoba clan, are united in support of Tuoba Han Chan, who has no law and is complicit in the rebellion.
Brother, please forgive me?"
"Your Majesty, they have no right to represent all Tuoba clan members. I, Li Tianlun, oppose the pardon of the two brothers Tuoba and Han Chan!"
Following the sound, a burly man in his late thirties, dressed in Hu clothes and braided, with a scimitar on his waist, stood up. Carrying a sword in the palace was the privilege of the leaders of the grassland tribes. Just as when Zhao Kuangyin had just proclaimed himself emperor, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs was there.
There are still seats in the court, but Yang Hao can only change some non-essential rules and customs slowly, and cannot do it in one step.
This burly man stood in front of the Tuoba clan leaders, pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, and shouted solemnly: "The country has national laws, and every family has family rules. Our leader of the Tuoba clan is now the king of Xixia! The Han people have a saying that tells a prince to break the law.
, I am guilty of the same crime as the common people. If I, the Tuoba clan, can not abide by the rules set by the king himself, then how can we ask the leaders of other clans to abide by them?"
This man looked at him with a look, quite heroic, and his voice shook the roof tiles. Yang Hao couldn't help being surprised. He had already started to recruit groups of Tuoba tribes and had a firm belief in them.
Allies, but this Li Tianlun jumped out, but it was not his arrangement.
Yang Hao had some impressions of this man. He was the son of Li Sian, the defense envoy of Youzhou. He was currently the deputy commander of the tribal army. He was also an important figure with military power. He had always been courteous to the court, but at this time he could
Standing up to speak for himself was somewhat beyond his expectation.
When the Tuoba clan leaders saw that the imperial officials and the leaders of other tribes did not stand up to oppose, but their own clansmen came out to sing the opposite, they couldn't help being surprised. When they saw it was Li Tianlun, Tuoba Wu immediately sneered and said: "My way is
Who, it turns out to be you, you already have the surname Li, how dare you extend it?
Do you think you are a member of the Tuoba clan? We, the Tuoba clan, share weal and woe and advance and retreat as one body. You are a scumbag, what else do you know except to follow the wind and flattery? Let me advise you, stop claiming to be a member of the Tuoba clan.
Well, our Tuoba clan doesn’t have such a disgraceful clan member as you!”
After Tuoba Wu said that, there was a burst of wanton laughter around him. Li Tianlun became angry. Huo Di drew his sharp scimitar, pointed at Tuoba Wu, and shouted: "Tuo Bawu, when Lord Li Guangrui made the difficult decision,
, why don’t I see you being ashamed of and laughing at Li? Who bullies the weak and fears the strong, who is incorruptible and shameless? Those who have the guts to stand up, let’s see the real results from our men!”
Tuoba Wu suddenly stood up, drew his sword out of its sheath, and sneered: "Are you afraid? Come on, Li Tianlun, let me see how promising you are?"
"Who are you?" Li Tianlun came forward with a sword. Both of them were like fire. The steel blades clashed with each other, causing sparks to fly. The people next to them immediately stepped aside to make room for the two of them.
On the scene, seeing that the two of them were about to perform a full martial arts show in the main hall, Yang Hao's face was as dark as water, he banged the table and shouted: "It's unreasonable. You are using knives and guns in the main hall. Do you still have this king in your eyes?"
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Tuo Bawu immediately put away his sword and said: "Your Majesty, you saw it with your own eyes. This was the sword that Li Tianlun struck first. Do I, Tuo Bawu, have to sit back and wait to be killed? To say that I have no power, this Li Tianlun is without the power of the king at this moment.
If your Majesty wants to punish Brother Tuoba and Han Chan, should he also be punished as well to be fair?"
"Tuoba Wu, are you threatening the king?"
Just now Tuobawu mocked Li Tianlun for taking the surname Li and betraying his ancestors. Li Jitan's face darkened. At this time, he immediately stepped forward and stood next to Li Tianlun: "I am also a member of the Tuoba clan.
I also agree to severely punish brother Han Chan of the Wei Military Department. If you hadn’t looked up the eighth generation of my ancestors, see if I am qualified to say this!"
Tuoba Wu was speechless. Li Jitan was not only a member of the Tuoba clan, but also a member of his direct lineage. He was the general who commanded the army under Li Guangrui. He could get the word "successor" and be ranked with Li Guangrui's biological son.
generations, their family origins
Of course, he was a member of the Tuoba sect with strong roots. After Yang Hao became king, he still put him in high regard. No matter in terms of official power or seniority status among the clan members, Li Jitan was a head above him. Tuoba Wu dared to confront him.
Li Tianlun was arrogant, but he didn't dare to be rude to Li Ji.
At this time, Tuoba Cangmu, who had already received Yang Hao's instructions, also stood up, brushed his white beard, and said with his hands: "Your Majesty, the Weiwu tribe left their base without authorization and provoked a war. Your Majesty issued an order to punish them, but they still don't repent. , This is an act of great rebellion. Perhaps in the past, this was nothing. As long as they bowed their heads and confessed, they could be forgiven. But now that I have established a country by Tuoba Li, this country should have a country. How can we wait for it to be idle? Your Majesty has seen thousands of miles away and knows the pros and cons, so he exterminates his relatives in a righteous way. You guys are ignorant and short-sighted. What do you know? The Tuoba clan should be punished severely, to warn the world, and to strictly enforce national laws. This is the right thing to do! "
Tuoba Cangmu acted like an elder. Among those who asked for help from the Wei Military Department, there were also old men. Some of them were several years older than Tuoba Cangmu. He immediately pointed his halberd and cursed: "Tuoba Cangmu, you shoot me." What kind of flattery are you talking about? Your Cangshi tribe has occupied the Weiwu tribe’s pasture, so of course you agree to severely punish them. You are pretending to be public and seeking selfish benefits, which is extremely shameless!"
"Who scolds me?"
Tuoba Cangmu was originally acting like a master, and felt that the words he had planned for a long time were very ink. Suddenly he was scolded by someone, and he couldn't hold back his anger. When he looked around, he saw that it was someone he had never dealt with easily. Tuoba Qingyun immediately shouted: "So it's you, you old man. Where were you, this old turtle with a shrunken head, when the king was marching south and north, marching his army thousands of miles? Now you are popping up like this, what kind of big-tailed eagle are you? ?”
The two old guys started to yell at each other. Not to be outdone, the others started to yell at each other. The Tuoba clan members who were on the side of Li Jitan, Tuoba Cangmu and Li Tianlun, and those who were on the side of Tuoba Wu and Tuoba Qingyun started to yell at each other. For a time, the fight by force was changed to a fight by letters.
At the court, ministers such as Zhong Fang and Ding Chengzong looked on with cold eyes and did not say a word. Long Hanhai and other ministers who surrendered to the king did not say a word. Even Tubo, Tuguhun, Dangxiang Xifeng, Yeli, etc. The leaders of each tribe also only watched from the sidelines, watching the internal fighting among the Tuoba clan members.
Yang Hao picked up a cup of tea and looked at the two groups who were scolding each other more and more fiercely. His originally gloomy face softened a little. He took a sip of tea and savored the taste. Yang Hao opened a book and turned slightly. , I took a good look at it.
At first, His Highness and the others were only scolding each other about the affairs of the Wei Military Department, and then they opened up old accounts, and they were spitting and shouting. They also opened up about any trivial things that the eighteenth generation of the other party's ancestors had done to their tribe. He came out and started a verbal and verbal attack. He pulled out his long beard and pointed in the east and cursed in the west. His mouth was as sharp as the dragon-slaying sword and the Yitian Sword. The opponent had four old men surrounding him, so they could no longer match his tongue. Yang Hao turned over a page of the book, glanced at him, and thought to himself: "I never noticed before that this old guy can talk so well."
Tuobawu saw that the two sides were getting more and more scolding, and there were countless civil and military personnel standing on both sides just watching the joke. He felt that today's huge and vigorous petition to force the palace to die had simply become a big joke. If this continues, his original mission may be destroyed. Everything came to nothing. In the middle of the scolding, he glanced up and saw Yang Hao immersed in reading a book with a leisurely expression. He didn't pay attention to His Highness's farce. He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He felt something was wrong, and he quickly spoke out. , yelled: "Don't make any noise!"
Tuoba Wu's voice shocked the two sides who were giggling like chickens. He took two steps forward, cupped his fists towards Yang Hao and said: "Your Majesty, it is the Cangshi tribe that is fighting with the Weiwu tribe, and Tuoba Cangmu is the Cangshi tribe's member.
headman,
According to the law, he is also a party involved, and it is too late to avoid suspicion. How can he, as a minister, decide whether Wei Wubu is guilty or not in the court? Please issue an edict to him to avoid it, so that it is fair!"
Yang Hao frowned and asked: "Should Tuoba Cangmu avoid it?"
The Tuoba clan members all reacted and said one after another: "Yes, what Tuoba Wu said is reasonable. The case involves the Cangshi tribe, and Tuoba Cangmu should avoid it."
"good!"
Yang Hao closed the book, turned around and sat upright, slapped the imperial case, raised his sword eyebrows and said: "As a party involved in the case, Tuoba Cangmu should avoid it! Since everyone agrees that Tuoba Han Chan deceived
You don’t know the truth, so don’t use the excuses of family troubles and brotherly quarrels to offend me. The Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate!”
"I'm here!" Three people emerged from the crowd of ministers who were watching coldly.
Yang Hao said loudly: "Above this hall, today the three divisions will conduct an interrogation and judge it clearly!"