A group of three people took a carriage back to the mansion.
Wang Can stayed with Li Xiuning to stay up late.
Because Wang Cheng was young and could not stay up all night, Wang Cheng went to bed early, leaving only Li Xiuning and Wang Can to watch the New Year together. Li Xiuning snuggled next to Wang Can, with a happy look on her face.
This was his first time staying up late with Wang Can. So Li Xiuning was filled with joy and felt that if time could stop at this moment, it would be eternal and perfect.
But he knew it was impossible.
He is very satisfied!
This is enough!
The two of them stayed together. The next morning, Wang Can got up early. After breakfast, he wandered around the mansion. Today's Imperial Master's Mansion covers a vast area and is close to the imperial city. The location is excellent and the scenery inside is excellent.
It's also quite good.
There are rockeries and flowing water.
There are small bridges and pavilions.
There is a garden rockery.
It's very comfortable to be in it.
When Wang Can was wandering around, officials had already come to visit him early in the morning. Because all the promotions of all the officials in the imperial court depended on Wang Can and were approved by the Imperial Prefecture, many officials from the imperial court came to visit.
Although Wang Can met people, he refused to accept any gifts.
All returned.
Once Wang Can accepted a gift from one person, he would definitely not be able to avoid the other gifts. Therefore, Wang Can never accepted a single gift from beginning to end.
At the beginning of such visits, Wang Can personally received everyone one by one. But later, Wang Can no longer saw anyone and simply hid in order to have a quiet place.
After the Lantern Festival passed, the number of people visiting gradually decreased.
At this time, officials began to formally handle government affairs.
The official institutions of the Sui Dynasty were already in operation and began to handle government affairs in various places. On the first day after the Lantern Festival, Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling came hand in hand to salute Wang Can respectfully.
Wang Can gestured for the two of them to sit down and said: "In the past, the government affairs of the Great Sui Dynasty were run through hard work. This year, the power of the imperial court still lies with the Imperial Preceptor's Office, and it still requires the two of you to cooperate sincerely to ensure the smooth operation of government affairs.
"
Fang Xuanling said: "I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the Imperial Master."
Kong Yingda said: "Please rest assured, Imperial Master, I will work conscientiously and handle government affairs well."
Both of them looked solemn.
For the two of them, this is an excellent opportunity to practice themselves. In the Imperial Prefecture, they can be exposed to big and small events across the country. Such an experience allows them to grow rapidly.
Kong Yingda said: "National Master, I am here to pay my respects today. There is one more thing that needs to be decided by the National Master."
Wang Can said: "What's the matter?"
Kong Yingda said: "The new year has passed, and the tone of this year's Great Sui Dynasty must be set again. As for taxes, should we maintain the basics of last year this year, or how to adjust them?"
Wang Can said: "What do you think?"
Kong Yingda replied: "For the whole of last year, especially at the end of the year, the taxes collected did not decrease due to tax cuts, but actually increased. In particular, commercial taxes increased a lot."
After a pause, Kong Yingda continued: "So this year, I believe that the tax rate can be slightly lowered to benefit the people. Moreover, with local development, the taxes paid to the court will increase. By then, the vitality of the court will be even greater."
of strength.”
Wang Can nodded and said: "Then continue to reduce taxes! However, the extent of the reduction must be well controlled to ensure that even if taxes are reduced, it will not be affected."
"yes!"
Kong Yingda agreed immediately.
For Kong Yingda, as long as Wang Can agrees, then this matter can be implemented
Fang Xuanling was hesitant to speak, with a look of embarrassment on his face. He opened his mouth and said: "Master, I have a saying about humble duties, but I don't know whether to say it or not."
Wang Can said: "But it doesn't matter!"
Fang Xuanling replied: "The Imperial Advisor is now in charge of the affairs of the Sui Dynasty. Whether it is military power or government affairs, it is in the hands of the Imperial Advisor. It is easy for the Imperial Advisor to replace him. But the Imperial Advisor has to replace him."
?”
After a pause, Fang Xuanling continued: "This is not a question about humble status, but that some people around are testing. Especially the people in the Imperial Preceptor's Office are testing the Imperial Preceptor's thoughts. Previously, because of the Imperial Preceptor,
He has been fighting outside, but now the imperial master has come back with the momentum of a great victory. It is even easier to seize power and destroy the Yang family in the Sui Dynasty."
Wang Can frowned.
He did not have such thoughts, but he did not expect that the people under his command actually had such thoughts.
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "Since I am in front of you two, I will not talk in circles or talk in circles. I can tell you that no matter what the situation, no matter what the situation, I will not
Usurping power. This is my answer. When you go back, beat those who have second thoughts and ask them to stop thinking and do things in a down-to-earth manner for me."
"yes!"
After hearing this, Fang Xuanling immediately agreed.
Fang Xuanling has also dealt with Wang Can. He has been staying in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion these years and has gotten to know Wang Can better and better, so he knows that since Wang Can has said it, it is impossible to make changes.
Wang Can nodded and said: "As long as you understand, you have to remember that today's great Sui Dynasty, this grand situation is not easy to come by. Today's Great Sui Dynasty cannot withstand fluctuations, let alone turmoil."
Fang Xuanling said again: "I understand the humble position."
In fact, Fang Xuanling also had a trace of temptation in his heart. He wanted to see how Wang Can made his decision. But today, it was still the same as before, so he could conclude that Wang Can really didn't
Any thoughts.
Wang Can, however, wanted to get to the bottom of things and said, "Who in the Imperial Prefect's Mansion is spreading such news?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Reporting to the Imperial Preceptor was Yang Shicheng, an assistant in the Imperial Preceptor's Office. This person secretly contacted some people and said that he was prepared to use the Imperial Preceptor as the emperor. Then, he would seize the country of the Sui Dynasty."
Wang Can said: "How about Yang Shicheng?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Reporting to the Imperial Master, Yang Shicheng is a bit of a sensationalist. He is not a person who can really do things. So it is impossible for him to do things. But Yang Shicheng is also a clan member of the royal family."
Wang Can said: "I don't care who he is, as long as he is messing around in the Imperial Master's Mansion, he must be punished. Since Yang Shicheng has shown up, he must be executed. You immediately follow my order, mobilize the soldiers in the mansion, and directly take the
I’m under the command of Yang Shicheng.”
"yes!"
When Fang Xuanling heard this, a smile appeared on his face.
By solving the problem of people like Yang Shicheng, there is one less constraint. In fact, because Yang Shicheng is a person with a special sect, but he comes alone. People like Yang Shicheng do not have any strength at all.
, and without any skills, he actually became an official in the court, and even became a prominent official.
Because of Yang Shicheng's prestige, he was not dealt with.
But now, Wang Can has returned triumphantly and is back in charge of the government affairs of the Imperial Prefecture. When it comes to the disposal of such personnel, Wang Can must make the decision himself to abolish the people of the Imperial Preceptor's Office.
Kong Yingda said: "National Master, although it is said that Yang Shicheng started this matter. But in fact, some people who are willing to follow Yang Shicheng have ulterior motives, but these people may not be really bad.
"
What Kong Yingda meant was that he didn't want to cause massacres.
Innocent people must be left behind.
Wang Can said solemnly: "No matter what, it must be dealt with. Otherwise, the entire Imperial Prefect's Office will be filled with the smell of usurping the throne in the future, which I don't like."
After a pause, Wang Can ordered: "Fang Xuanling, go and get the person immediately. If there is resistance, he will be killed without mercy. In short, Yang Shicheng will never be allowed to escape."
"yes!"
Fang Xuanling said: "A humble position will definitely live up to the high expectations of the imperial master."
He turned around and left.
Kong Yingda followed Fang Xuanling's leaving figure and sighed in her heart. It's a pity that Yang Shicheng, who was obviously capable, was so focused on digging into the camp that he got himself involved.
This time, Yang Shicheng was in danger.
Fang Xuanling left the yard and returned to the office where he was working. However, there was no trace of Yang Shicheng in the office. After asking around, Fang Xuanling learned that Yang Shicheng was not far away.
Fang Xuanling led the people and came directly to Yang Shicheng. He looked at Yang Shicheng and said in a deep voice: "Yang Shicheng, you are under arrest."
"What?"
Yang Shicheng said: "This is impossible, how can this be possible?"
For Yang Shicheng, this was like a bolt from the blue. He had been working in the Imperial Prefecture for a long time, and that was how he reached his current status. He didn't expect that even he would be arrested now.
"I'm not convinced, and I'm not convinced either."
Yang Shicheng shouted loudly.
A sneer flashed across the corner of Fang Xuanling's lips, and she said disdainfully: "Even if you are dissatisfied, there is nothing you can do about it. Because now you have violated the taboos of the Imperial Preceptor. You have colluded with the courtiers in order to help the Imperial Preceptor rise to the throne. This matter is the national preceptor's.
The teacher already knows."
Yang Shicheng said: "So, the Imperial Master dealt with me and my colleagues."
"right!"
Fang Xuanling nodded and answered.
Yang Shicheng looked ferocious, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth and said: "Why, why do you want to arrest me? Today's power lies in the hands of the Imperial Preceptor. If the Imperial Preceptor wants to re-establish the country, it is also an extremely simple matter."
Fang Xuanling said: "So, this is why you don't understand. From the beginning to the end, you have been gathering strength to prepare for the imperial master's yellow robe. But now, the imperial master has frustrated your plan. Yang Shicheng, let's go!"
Yang Shicheng gritted his teeth, but he was still unwilling to leave, and said again: "But the problem is, I did not betray the imperial preceptor, let alone the emperor of the Sui Dynasty. I have always hoped that the prince would ascend the throne as soon as possible. So even though I criticized him a lot
.”
Fang Xuanling said: "It seems that you refuse to admit it."
Yang Shicheng said: "It's not that I don't admit my account, but because I have to see the Imperial Preceptor. I must see the Imperial Preceptor and state clearly my views and what I have done during this period in front of the Imperial Preceptor.
You shouldn’t be wronged.”
Fang Xuanling said: "Since you want to see the Imperial Master, then let's go."
Immediately, Fang Xuanling took Yang Shicheng to the palace.