There was no blame on Yang Guang's face. On the contrary, he was curious about what benefits Mai Tiezhang received, so Yang Guang waved his hand and said: "Get up and speak. I will forgive you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Mai Tiezhang thanked him respectfully and then stood up.
Facing Yang Guang, Mai Tiezhang was respectful, arched his back slightly, and said seriously: "Li Xiong of the Li family in Longxi found me today and said that the Li family is willing to owe me a favor in exchange for my presence in front of the emperor.
I am going to tell you something. I thought that the Li family in Longxi was willing to owe me a favor, but I was just telling you something, so I came here. I have offended the power of God, and I ask the emperor to punish me."
Yang Guang chuckled upon hearing this.
He is a person who can be said to be magnanimous and has a small belly and chicken intestines. Yang Guang is extremely generous and gives enough trust to people he values and even regards as his friends.
Mai Tiezhang was someone Yang Guang valued.
Especially from the beginning, Mai Tiezhang took the initiative to plead guilty and explained everything, which made Yang Guang think that Mai Tiezhang was selfless and generous in his heart. Even if he was a little greedy, it was insignificant and had no impact.
This is Yang Guang's mentality.
Yang Guangdao: "What did the Li family ask you to tell?"
Mai Tiezhang said seriously: "Reporting to the Emperor, the Li family of Longxi hopes to marry Li Yuan's daughter Li Xiuning to Wang Can. Please grant the marriage to the Emperor and facilitate the marriage between the two parties."
"Your Majesty, the Li family of Longxi, is extremely bold. In order to facilitate the marriage with Wang Can, he did not go to see Wang Can in person, but instead left his ministers exclusively to the Emperor. He really despises the power of God."
"I think Mr. Li is too arrogant."
"These people from aristocratic families have absolutely no respect or fear for the emperor."
Mai Tiezhang said in a deep voice: "I believe that these people should be dealt with severely. Otherwise, they will have no reverence or fear for the imperial court."
Yang Guang sneered when he heard this, and said: "The Guanlong family, a large family in Shandong, has always been the leader of the family, the country, and the world. They look down on the court, and it is not a matter of a day or two. Speaking of which, if you want to grant a marriage to Wang Can, the Li family will not
It's really a lot of trouble to come to see me in person, but to ask you to relay it. Especially since Li Xiuning is Li Yuan's daughter, and Li Yuan, a grandma-like person, didn't even come to the palace in person."
Mai Tiezhang stood below, saying nothing.
He now observes with his eyes, his nose and his heart.
After Yang Guang spoke, he looked at Mai Tiezhang and said in a deep voice: "Mai Qing, why do you think Li Xiong came to find you instead of someone from the Li family to enter the palace?"
Mai Tiezhang thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, I am extremely stupid. After thinking about it, the only possibility is that the Li family thinks that I have some connection with Wang Can and is kind to Wang Can. But, based on this alone
It's a bit strange for me to intervene in such a small matter. I don't know the reason for this matter."
"Of course you don't know!"
Yang Guang clicked his tongue and said: "These people from aristocratic families are self-righteous and extremely cunning. They certainly have their own intentions."
Mai Tiezhang said: "Your Majesty, what are their intentions?"
Yang Guang held his head high and said with a proud look, "Their intentions are probably threefold."
Mai Tiezhang looked shocked and said: "How is it possible that a mere report can have three purposes? People from these aristocratic families are really cunning."
Yang Guangdao: "The first intention is actually to plot against you, Mai Tiezhang!"
"ah!"
After hearing this, Mai Tiezhang looked trembling and said: "Your Majesty, you know that I have always been greedy for petty gains and have never had any unnecessary thoughts. I have always respected and been loyal to the Emperor.
, there is absolutely no second intention.”
Yang Guangdao: "I know your nature, so I don't care about it. Just imagine, you, Mai Tiezhang, just for a mere favor from Mrs. Li, came to me and spoke for Mrs. Li. What would I think of you?"
"
"Ms. Li must think that I will punish you harshly."
"But Mrs. Li has forgotten that you and I have been friends for more than ten years, and she has even forgotten that I single-handedly promoted you. I know your character, Mai Tiezhang, and you are vague about small things, but not confused about big things."
"So, I don't care."
Yang Guang said in a deep voice: "This is the first plan of the Longxi Li family."
"thump!"
When Mai Tiezhang heard this, he immediately knelt down, knelt on the ground with his head, and said: "The emperor is wise, and I am loyal to the emperor. I will never dare to have any thoughts. The emperor promotes me and knows me, and I have a deep sense of it."
If it weren’t for the support of the Emperor, how could I have achieved the glory I have today if I was born as a bandit? All of this is a gift from the Emperor."
Yang Guang stroked the beard under his chin and was very satisfied with Mai Tiezhang's words.
He felt that he could control the wheat iron staff.
I also trust the iron rod.
Because Mai Tiezhang was a general in the army that he single-handedly promoted. If the Li family of Longxi wanted to use such a trivial thing to achieve the purpose of alienating Yang Guang, then he would be underestimating Yang Guang.
Yang Guang waved his hand and said: "Mai Qing, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Only then did Mai Tiezhang stand up, looking like he was crying with gratitude.
After a pause, Mai Tiezhang said: "Your Majesty, where is the second plan of the Longxi Li family?"
Yang Guangdao: "The second plot is to plot against Wang Can. This time, Wang Can is involved. But if I don't trust Wang Can enough, or if I really have doubts, I will doubt whether Wang Can and Longxi Li
The family has long been connected. Wang Can, as the person in charge of land reform, is the key to my expedition to the north to conquer Goguryeo."
"He must be loyal to me."
"He cannot have any contact with the Guanlong family."
"However, once I suspect Wang Can, it means that Wang Can has lost my protection. At that time, it will be much easier for these powerful families to deal with Wang Can. Furthermore, they can also win over Wang Can."
Yang Guang gritted his teeth and said, "The Guanlong family's plan is not that simple."
"hiss!"
Mai Tiezhang took a breath.
He was very surprised.
This was something he didn't consider.
Mai Tiezhang solemnly said: "Your Majesty, if it hadn't been for the Emperor's suggestion, I would have never thought of going here, and I certainly wouldn't have known that there would be such a plan of the Li family. This Longxi Li family is really abominable!"
Yang Guang sneered and said: "The Li family of Longxi and the Guanlong family are not so simple. When it comes to war with Goguryeo and war with the Western Regions, these people are all soft-footed shrimps. But when it comes to internal fighting,
Each of these people are experts in internal fighting and are very capable in fighting. Such a group of people is disgusting."
Mai Tiezhang clenched his fists and said fiercely: "Your Majesty, can't you just deal with these Guanlong family and Shandong clan directly? Once you deal with them all, the world will be at peace."
Yang Guang said: "Nothing is so easy."
For the Guanlong clan, the Shandong clan, and the aristocratic families, Yang Guang wanted to eliminate them. But in fact, Yang Guang really had no choice. After all, the forces of these big families were intricately intertwined, and there were even countless people from big families who were full of them.
In official circles.
Once people from aristocratic families are to be eliminated, the court should be extremely heavy-handed.
This is Yang Guang's concern.
It is for this reason that Yang Guangcai strongly supports Wang Can's land reform because it is an excellent way to curb the wealthy families. Through this method, the wealthy families can be weakened and the children of poor families can be gradually promoted.
Mai Tiezhang said: "Hateful family members, these people are simply moths."
Yang Guang said: "Aren't they just worms? A group of people who are attached to the people and live by sucking their blood. I will get rid of such a group of people sooner or later."
Mai Tiezhang said: "I believe that the emperor will succeed."
Yang Guang shook his sleeves and said with great enthusiasm, and finally said: "This Longxi Li family has a third intention, which is to hope that I will personally grant a marriage to Li Xiuning and Wang Can. By then, even if Wang Can is
There is no connection with the aristocratic family, but with Li Xiuning here, there is a connection."
Mai Tiezhang said: "Your Majesty, the Li family of Longxi is so ambitious. I suggest that we refuse the request of the Li family of Longxi. If Wang Can really has any connection with the big family, it will not be good for the court."
"No, I agree."
Yang Guang narrowed his eyes and spoke directly.
"ah!"
Mai Tiezhang exclaimed, looking surprised, and said: "Your Majesty, this Longxi Li family clearly has so many plans, but why do you still agree to it?"
When he said these words, a gleam of light flashed through the depths of Mai Tiezhang's eyes, thoughtfully.
Yang Guangdao: "I believe in Wang Can, and I believe even more that the Longxi Li family's plan will be a futile effort, and they will definitely get nothing. This time, the Longxi Li family will not only lose one Li Xiuning, but also lose everything."
Face. Therefore, I agree to this marriage."
Mai Tiezhang said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, I originally thought I should refuse. Unexpectedly, Your Majesty changed direction and had different considerations."
Yang Guang smiled and said: "Mai Qing, you can go back and recover."
Mai Tiezhang said: "I obey your order!"
Yang Guang waved his hand, and the iron staff turned around and retreated.
Yang Guang was the only one left in the hall. He was sitting directly above him, but his eyes were extremely deep. Deep in his eyes, there was even more expectation, and he murmured: "Wang Can, will you
How to deal with it? Faced with the wooing of the Li family in Longxi, I will wait and see whether you can hold your own."
In fact, although Yang Guang granted the marriage, he did not doubt Wang Can, but in fact, this was also a test. Because once Wang Can married Li Xiuning, he lost his previous persistence and no longer stood on Yang Guang's side, then Wang Can would also
He lost Yang Guang's support.
On the contrary, if Wang Can can still keep distance from the aristocratic family after marrying Li Xiuning, then Wang Can will truly pass Yang Guang's test and become a person that Yang Guang can truly feel at ease with.
Of course, Yang Guang also has some worries in his heart.
I was worried that Wang Can really wouldn't be able to withstand the test, but because of the request from the Li family in Longxi, it really stirred up some ideas in Yang Guang, and Yang Guang couldn't help but test Wang Can.
Yang Guang did not waste any time, and immediately wrote an imperial edict, specifically granting marriage to Wang Can. This edict was sent to Liucheng County, Liaoxi County on an urgent basis from 800 miles away.