Yuwenshu's age was already over sixty. In the Sui Dynasty, this was already a very long-lived age. Looking forward more than a hundred years, during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, most people were in their thirties or forties. That is to say, the world is now at peace and the people are average.
Age has only slightly improved.
Yuwenshu is not only older, but also has sufficient qualifications. He is the son of Yuwensheng of the Shangzhu Kingdom of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. During the period of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, he performed meritorious service and was worshiped by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty as General Youwei. He also assisted Yang Guang
After Yang Guang ascended the throne, he was granted the title of General Yuwenshu Zuowei, and was granted the title of Duke Xu, making him a powerful official in the court.
Not only that, Yu Wenshu's sons Yu Wenhuaji, Yuwen Shiji, and Yuwen Zhiji also gained Yang Guang's attention.
Although Yu Wenshu is over sixty years old and has white hair and beard, he is extremely energetic and looks very energetic when walking. He is already tall and tall, and even though he is so old and his back is slightly rickety, he should not be underestimated.
Those deep eyes cast a brilliant light.
Yu Wenshu was a military commander.
But his scheming is extraordinary.
Yu Wenshu and the late Yang Su were actually from the same era. Both were founding generals of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, and they were both people whom Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty relied on, and they both assisted Yang Guang in seizing the throne.
However, Yang Su was trusted by Yang Guang, but Yang Guang was also suspicious of him. However, when Yu Wenshu was mentioned here, Yang Guang did not have the slightest suspicion, but instead relied on him even more.
This is where Yu Wenshu's plan lies.
He made Yang Guang feel relieved.
Yuwenshu entered the main hall, bowed and bowed, and then said: "I, my humble minister, Yuwenshu, pay my respects to the emperor."
Yang Guang waved his hand and said: "There is no need to be polite to Yuwen Aiqing. What important matters do you have when you enter the palace this time?"
Regarding Yuwenshu, Yang Guang's tone was very gentle. Although Yuwenshu was greedy for money and even had various problems, it was precisely because of this that Yang Guang was relieved. As an emperor who lives in the ninth heaven, what he fears most is not that his subordinates are not greedy for money.
For a person as famous as Yang Su, especially before the Sui Dynasty, when the Southern and Northern Dynasties changed frequently, Yang Guang was very afraid of powerful officials like Yang Su. However, Yang Guang used Yu Wenshu, a person with a bad reputation, with confidence and boldness.
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Yu Wenshu looked like he was hesitating to speak, and said: "Your Majesty, I am here to ask for His mercy."
Yang Guangdao: "What's going on?"
Yu Wenshu replied: "Speaking of it, I am really ashamed. Because the family is not involved in production, and several of the sons are not talented, so they spend a lot of money. The family organized a caravan to go north and sell some tea, silk, etc. to and from the border, but this time
However, we suffered a disaster in the north and were robbed by barbarians, so that we lost all our money. Therefore, I am now begging the emperor to advance my salary for two months in order to tide over the current difficulties."
When Yuwen Shudu said this, he looked embarrassed and seemed to be very embarrassed.
"Hahaha……"
After Yang Guang heard this, he burst into laughter.
The laughter is full of joy.
As an emperor, what he likes to see most is the embarrassment of his ministers, which can make him laugh.
Yu Wenshu bowed and stood below, looking embarrassed, but said nothing.
In reality, the Yuwen family had a lot of money, plenty of fertile land, and a lot of treasures in the house. However, this was not revealed. After all, no one would expose the family's wealth. As for Yuwenshu's sons, they used them lavishly.
It is extremely normal to squander money and use up the money in the house.
It's not that I don't have money, it's that I spent it squanderingly, which led to poverty.
This is what Yu Wenshu said first.
Yang Guang did not doubt Yu Wenshu, and said: "Yu Wen loves you, so there is no need to advance your salary. It will be paid out when it should be paid. Now I will reward you with a year's salary."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Yu Wen said: "Your Majesty is so kind to me, and I am so grateful."
Yang Guang chuckled, quite proud.
Yu Wenshu said again: "Your Majesty, my three sons are quite naughty and disobedient. I warned them, but they were not obedient at all. They went in one ear and out the other. It was really helpless.
.The three of them respect the emperor very much and are willing to listen to the emperor's teachings. Therefore, I humbly request the emperor to always give warnings to the three of them to prevent them from going astray."
As soon as these words came out, Yang Guang was even more proud.
Yuwenshu's words made Yang Guang very satisfied.
Yu Wenshu cannot teach his son!
It was up to him, Yang Guang, to personally educate his son for Yu Wenshu!
This is what Yang Guang is proud of.
Yang Guang nodded and said: "I understand what you said. When I have free time, I will mention Yu Wenhua and others, but in my opinion, brothers Hua Ji and others are also quite good."
Yu Wenshu said: "Your Majesty, this scoundrel is so well-behaved in front of you. In front of humble ministers, he is very unruly and looks like a playboy."
Yang Guangdao: "As a father, you also need to set an example."
"I, humble minister, should keep this in mind!"
Yuwenshu spoke again.
Yang Guangdao: "Does Yu Wen love Qing have other matters?"
Yuwenshu replied: "Reporting to the emperor, when the merchants of the Yuwen family went north to do business, they passed by Liaoxi County and learned something about Liaoxi County. I didn't want to talk about this matter at first, but I didn't know.
Should I tell this news or not?"
Yang Guangdao: "But it doesn't matter!"
Yuwen said: "Your Majesty, I heard that the new governor of Liaoxi County, Wang Can, has implemented a policy in Liaoxi County, which is to nationalize the land in Liaoxi County."
Yang Guang said: "Oh, is this happening?"
Originally, Yang Guang knew the news, but as soon as Yuwenshu said it, Yang Guang instinctively realized that Yuwenshu's previous words were all to pave the way for this moment, and this was Yuwenshu's purpose.
This is politics.
This is power.
Yu Wenshu looked solemn and said sternly: "Your Majesty, Wang Can is indeed dedicated to the country and considers the court. But Wang Can's actions are tantamount to declaring war with the whole world, and with everyone.
People are enemies. Such a move, I think, is very likely to cause a big disturbance."
Yang Guang narrowed his eyes and said, "What is the reason for Yuwen Aiqing's judgment?"
Yu Wenshu said: "Your Majesty, the most important thing in this world is the powerful families. These powerful families occupy countless lands. They are all thieves and thieves. When they saw Wang Can's actions, they
I don’t think this is Wang Can’s whim, I don’t think it’s Wang Can’s actions alone, I think it’s the emperor’s instruction. Because Wang Can, as the prefect of Liaoxi County, was appointed by the emperor. Because Wang Can was in
Outside, it represents the emperor."
Yang Guang took advantage of the situation and said: "That's true."
Yu Wenshu glanced at Yang Guang and saw that Yang Guang seemed to agree, so he continued: "Your Majesty, nationalizing the land is indeed a national policy for the ages. But the problem is that with such an arrangement, the big families in the world will
Everyone will be against the emperor. Even our country, the Sui Dynasty, may fall into trouble just a few decades after its founding."
Yang Guangdao: "Who dares to cause trouble?"
Yu Wenshu replied: "It's not who dares to cause trouble, but the strength of the big families is intertwined, especially the local officials at the bottom.
The world of the Sui Dynasty will fall into turmoil in an instant."
Yang Guang said seriously: "Yuwen Aiqing, in this case, according to your ideas, what should we do?"
Yu Wenshu said: "Reporting to the emperor, I believe that this matter should not be pushed forward, because if it continues to be pushed forward, it will definitely cause great turmoil. Therefore, I think it is appropriate to arrange people to go to Liucheng County quickly, and immediately reprimanded Wang Can and ordered Wang Can to suspend this matter.
Now, it just caused a stir, and it will be calmed down immediately, and we can make up for it. If we let it continue, I am afraid that it will be impossible to cover it up."
Yang Guang narrowed his eyes into a thin line, looked at Yuwen Shu in front of him, and said: "Yuwen Aiqing, how much land does your family have?"
"Not much!"
Yuwenshu replied quickly.
But Yu Wenshu's heart trembled, something was not going well.
Because of the current situation, Yang Guang did not agree immediately. Instead, he directly asked about the location of his home. Obviously, Yang Guang suspected that he spoke out to save the Yuwen family and to deal with Wang Can.
Yu Wenshu immediately said: "Your Majesty, I am loyal to the Sui Dynasty and to Your Majesty. This can be learned from heaven and earth. The reason why I discourage you is not for the Yuwen family, but for the great cause of the Emperor."
Yang Guangda flicked his sleeves and scolded: "Since you know that this is my great cause, you should know that even if it is risky, it will benefit the future and the Sui Dynasty. Therefore, even if it will cause waves,
I will never take back my order, let alone scold Wang Can. On the contrary, Wang Can has done great service to the country."
Ding!
Yuwenshu's heart suddenly sank.
His original intention was to dissuade Yang Guang and achieve the purpose of stopping Wang Can, but Yu Wenshu did not expect that Yang Guang would insist on doing this. In fact, Yang Guang's position was completely on Wang Can's side.
This resulted in Wang Can being naturally invincible.
Yuwen Shu said: "Your Majesty, I have said before that Wang Can's actions are indeed beneficial to the country and the people, and will benefit the future. Because through Wang Can, the land was nationalized and all was arranged by the court, it weakened the
We have gained the power of the wealthy families. But the problem is that such a move will inevitably lead to a crazy counterattack by the wealthy families. This is extremely detrimental to us."
Yang Guang stood up, held his head high, and said loudly: "I ascended the throne and proclaimed myself emperor. I rejected all the countries in the Western Region to the west, drove the Turks to the north, and destroyed the Chen Dynasty to the south. Who have I ever been afraid of? If this aristocratic family and a wealthy family were to start an uprising and cause turmoil.
, I don’t mind picking up the butcher’s knife and killing them all one by one. Why should I be afraid of a group of villains?”
The endless domineering power emerged from Yang Guang, and his strong attitude made Yu Wenshu sigh in his heart.
Things won't work out.
He collected money to prevent Wang Can from reforming, but now that Yang Guang was on Wang Can's side, he had no other choice.
