The so-called favor sharing is a method used by the concubines of the previous dynasty to compete for their status in the harem. If you find that the emperor always favors a certain concubine and ignores others, the person who is left out usually
He tried every means to recommend a woman of humble origin but extraordinary beauty to the emperor. In this way, the emperor's attention was often attracted by the newcomer, and in turn ignored the previous favorite concubine. And the beauty with no foundation was easy to deal with, and when everyone dealt with it
After she lost her position, all the concubines returned to their normal positions and started a new round of competition.
Yang Guang couldn't help stroking his hands as he carefully studied the meaning of his wife's words. He never understood why the two brothers Pei Ju and Pei Yun suddenly changed their tempers and did not hesitate to offend the ministers for an unknown junior. After his wife woke up, he finally
Suddenly, they understood the intentions of the Pei brothers. It turned out that these two people did not intend to promote talents for the country, but wanted to share the credit of Bo Yuwenshu by recommending Li Xu.
If the credit for the return of the entire 300,000-strong army goes to the Xiongwu Camp, it naturally means that not only was Yu Wenshu's efforts in vain, but even the safe withdrawal of the army was all due to the rescue of an unknown junior. In addition, he was humiliated by losing his army last year.
Even if Yu Wenshu could successfully put down Yang Xuangan's rebellion this year, it would be impossible for the Yuwen family to further develop their power after the crime was equalized.
"As for the officials who supported Pei Yun and Pei Ju, if I remember correctly, they were all Jinshis!" Empress Xiao pointed to the memorials of several other civil servants recommending Li Xu and reminded with a smile.
"If you didn't tell me, I really wouldn't have noticed it!" Yang Guang put together the memorials at hand one by one and threw them on the imperial court. Everything was revealed. Those who impeached Li Xu were just afraid that he would grow too fast and threaten him.
Those who strongly recommended Li Xu only wanted to take this opportunity to weaken their opponents in the court. As for those officials who were not from noble families, the reason why they strongly recommended Li Xu was to vent their feelings towards the aristocratic family.
They are dissatisfied with the fact that the wealthy families have been controlling the government for a long time. No one is truly public-minded, and no one is truly seeking for the country.
Thinking of this, Yang Guang couldn't help but feel angry. "These murderers are really worse than my women!" He cursed loudly, his chest rising and falling like an inflating sheepskin raft.
"You are a hundred times more talented than me, but you always plan for your own family first, and then for your majesty!" Empress Xiao stretched her arms lazily and sighed.
"I will decree that Li Xu be given a big official position!" Yang Guangguang announced loudly. When he was impulsive, he often did not consider the consequences. "He has no backer, so I will be his backer. Look at those aristocratic families,
Who is bigger than my Yang family!"
"Then your Majesty might really have killed him!" Queen Xiao sat up from her husband's arms and objected solemnly. "Judging from the previous memorials, this person is definitely not an all-rounder. Your Majesty suddenly promoted him to a high position.
Above all, the ministers will definitely object to him openly without saying anything, but secretly they will regard him as a thorn in his side! Your Majesty, you must know that the words of a crowd make gold, and the accumulation of words destroys bones!"
"With me supporting him, what are you afraid of?"
"If he becomes the target of public criticism, I'm afraid there will be countless traps waiting for him soon. Even if Your Majesty trusts him again, if he is deceived and violates the national law, I'm afraid you will not be able to protect him properly." Queen Xiao straightened the corners of her clothes and said,
He knelt down in front of her husband upright. "Your Majesty, think about it carefully. Since the beginning of the imperial examination in my dynasty, how many talented people from poor families have died brutally. Are all the charges against them based on solid evidence? I'm afraid your Majesty knows better than anyone else."
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Yang Guang involuntarily rubbed his body back and knelt straight like his wife. Since the Han Dynasty, the status gap between the nobles and the poor has been as wide as the sky. Although this dynasty has made many efforts to break this boundary,
But the gains gained were meager. Starting from the late emperor, there were occasionally a few people from poor families among the civil servants and generals, but if they did not find a noble family to rely on, they would soon be crushed to pieces in the struggle for power.
Wu Cun. With several aristocratic families joining forces, there is no way for him to resist him, let alone a newcomer like Li Xu who has no roots. Even if he is secretly killed by a wealthy family, the court may not be able to find out the real one.
The murderer came to avenge him.
"Then what should I do?" Yang Guang murmured and asked. "Am I still the master of this country? How many of those who have received my salary or received my official position sincerely work for me? I want to promote one
Young talents also depend on the faces of aristocratic families. If I had known this, what would be the use of me fighting for the throne?'
The more he thought about it, the angrier and sadder he became. Unconsciously, he felt sad. Over the years, except for Mai Tiezhang and Luo Yi, he had hardly been able to successfully promote any talents. But when he wanted to kill people, those wealthy families
The aristocratic family cooperated fully, because they kept their eyes on the power position vacated by the murdered person, waiting for everyone to divide it up afterward!
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. When I heard that in the Southern Dynasties, aristocratic families were more powerful, but there were still children from poor families who stood out. Everything has to be done step by step. Your Majesty will promote a Jinshi from a poor family this year, and a general from a poor family next year. Sooner or later
Able to establish a balance between scholars and common people in the court!" Seeing her husband's disappointment, Empress Xiao comforted her gently.
"As for this matter, how do you think I should handle it?" Yang Guang thought for a while and asked. His wife is from the royal family of the Southern Dynasties, so she must have heard of many similar things. Some of the precedents may not be completely consistent with the situation at hand.
It is consistent and it is always better to use something similar to learn from.
"If Your Majesty promotes him to an official position, I am afraid that most of the ministers will oppose it. In this case, why not give him a title and let him get rid of his humble background first? After three to five years, wait until he can make some solid contributions.
, and the ministers also recognized his new identity. Naturally, His Majesty can promote him however he wants!" Queen Xiao thought for a while and suggested.
"What a good idea. I don't know where this plan comes from!" Yang Guang clapped his hands and laughed. The expression on his face instantly turned from worry to joy.
"I'm just imagining it myself. I was born in Jiangbei. How could I know so much about the past events of the previous dynasty?!" Empress Xiao smiled, with a hint of pride in her words.
It was not that there was no precedent in the previous dynasty, but she could not tell her husband about this precedent. This was how Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty Liu Yu was promoted by the Emperor of the Southern Jin Dynasty. If she told the truth, she would definitely have harmed that young man. Moreover, this man had a surname.
plum.
Thinking of Xuzi's surname, Queen Xiao's eyes darkened. "Did I make the right idea today?" she asked quietly in her heart. "You still don't believe those hexagrams are like witchcraft! There are so many surnames in the world."
Which one of Li's is not of nobler birth than him?'
Yang Guang didn't see the shadow in his wife's eyes, and he felt very happy to have solved a boring matter that had been bothering him for a long time. Regardless of whether this young man had anything to do with Sun Anzu or not, he finally rewarded him for his contribution. Thinking of Sun Jiu, he felt again
An unspeakable feeling came over him. In order to accumulate credit for himself, he had indeed felt sorry for Sun Anzu. 'But now that he has been rewarded as his disciple, it can be regarded as returning the credit owed to him to him!' Yang Guang thought this way.
Then, he slowly stood up, walked to the desk and began to draft the imperial edict with his own hands.
When he announced his decision to reward Li Xu and Yu Wenshi during the court meeting on the second day, there was indeed a debate below. Yang Guang waved his hand, ordered everyone to be silent, and then took out his own
A compromise plan.
"What you all said are old words for the country, and I know it in my heart. But the country is now in the process of employing people, and it is not advisable to be too harsh in seeking talents. In ancient times, people bought horse bones for a lot of money, so I might as well imitate them today. Li Xuyou beheaded the enemy.
After his merits and demerits have been balanced, I believe that the court should still commend him for his bravery. Therefore, I decided to make him a third-class loyal and brave uncle, with four ranks of honors, and he will still lead the military camp and serve as a hero.
General Wu Lang, do you think my treatment is fair?"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty!" Pei Ju, the Huangmen servant, was the first to come out and agree. Although he failed to obtain a higher official position for Li Xu, he obtained a title for him, which was worthy of the filial piety he secretly sent. Besides, a title can be given.
To a certain extent, passing the inheritance to descendants is more beneficial than getting promoted.
"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision. The country is very fortunate, and the country is very fortunate!" Pei Yun, the imperial censor, stepped forward to sing. Since the emperor gave Li Xu the title, he noticed that Yu Wenshu's two eastern expeditions were in vain. This is a small stumbling block.
As a result, the gods and ghosts are not aware of it. I am afraid that by the time old Yuwenshu understands, it will be too late to cry out the pain again.
"Long live the emperor!" Several low-level civil servants cheered loudly. Finally, a poor boy was promoted to the throne. Everyone won the first step. The second step is probably not far away. Last year's Eastern Expedition, General Yuwenshu was responsible for the defeat.
The blame is placed on the civil servant. Sooner or later, everyone will have to settle this debt with him.
Seeing that the Pei brothers and some low-level civil servants agreed with the emperor's proposition, several major families that had been trying their best to suppress Li Xu had to accept this result. The man's contribution was obvious, and the emperor did not promote him or increase the number of soldiers under his command.
, only giving him a virtual title is equivalent to agreeing with everyone's impeachment in disguise. 'Looking at the long term, this person may be able to help us in the future!' Everyone thought this way, and praised His Majesty's wise decision-making.
When it comes to discussing the rewards for Yuwen Shiji, everything becomes simple. The Yuwen family has deep roots in the court, who would want to openly have trouble with the third son of the Yuwen family? Besides, this person is also the son-in-law of His Majesty the Emperor, so he refutes this.
The emperor's reward for him was tantamount to directly offending the imperial family.
Seeing that everyone had no objection, Yang Guang immediately issued an order to reward Yu Wenshi and Yu Wenshi. Yu Wenshi and his original official position was from the fifth rank to Lieutenant. This time, he served the army well, so he was promoted two ranks to Wu Yalang General. From the fourth rank, he still
He was actually awarded the title of Supervisor of the Xiongwu Camp. He was given the title of Marquis of Baixiang and was given food for 500 households. (Note 3)
At this time, the position order between the Xiongwu Camp Supervisor and the Chief General was finally back on track. According to the Sui Dynasty military system, General Wu Benlang was changed to the General of the Guards, and was promoted to the fourth rank. Wu Yalang was to be the deputy of General Wu Benlang, and was promoted to the fourth rank.
Although Ying Yanglang General is also a general, he changed it from Hussar General, so he is the fifth rank. The position of Xiongwu Lang General held by Xuzi was a temporary official position added by Yang Guang before the Eastern Expedition, and he is the same as Ying Yanglang General.
level, which is also the fifth level, just half a level lower than Yu Wenshi and his current position.
"Long live the Holy Ming!" Yu Wenshu's party members were the first to jump out and cheer for His Majesty the Emperor's decision.
"Long live the foresight!" All the ministers praised in unison.
"Well!" Yang Guang looked down proudly, cleared his throat, and said his most important decision today. "This time he went to Liaodong to meet the expeditionary army. Li Xu charged into the formation, not avoiding arrows and stones, and killed the enemy generals.
In order to boost the morale of our three armies, I will cut off the heads of tens of thousands of people to promote the prestige of our great Sui Dynasty. For this reason, I will give him a gold medal for immunity from death and three thousand horses to declare to the heroes of the world that the imperial court is committed to martial arts!"
"Your Majesty—" No matter whether it was several important officials from aristocratic families or newcomers from humble families, no one expected that Yang Guang would set up an ambush here.
