In the imperial study room, Yun Dingxing was kneeling on the ground with blood on his forehead. He still didn't dare to move. Yang Guang's face was ashen and he was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. He didn't want to stay in Luoyang for a whole day anymore. He needed enough now.
The naval warships carried most of the courtiers and 100,000 imperial troops to Jiangdu.
There used to be a large number of ships near Luoyang that Yang Guang inspected the south of the Yangtze River three years ago. At that time, there were more than 100,000 military court officials and attendants accompanying him, so there were enough ships. Unfortunately, when Yang Su rebelled two years ago, the rebels were worried that Luoyang court officials would escape by ship.
Most of the gifts were burned.
Therefore, the only option now is to build a new ship, but this Yun Dingxing insists that it cannot be built in less than half a year.
Yang Guang walked back and forth for a long time like a madman, suddenly stopped, turned around and yelled: "Yun Dingxing, give me a clear answer, when will you be able to build enough ships? Don't mention it again in half a year.
, I will kill you if you mention it again."
Yun Dingxing trembled and gritted his teeth: "Your Majesty, it will take four months at the earliest!"
"No! I can't wait any longer. If the ship is not built within two months at most, I will have your head chopped off!"
Yun Dingxing lamented in his heart, thinking that he was loyal to His Majesty the Emperor and did not want to fall to this point. He saw the murderous intent in His Majesty's red eyes and knew that he could no longer disobey the Emperor's wishes at this time, otherwise he would probably immediately
It will lead to death.
Seeing that Yun Dingxing was still silent, Yang Guang stared at him and said in a cold voice: "Li Mi from Wagang, Li Yuan from the north, and Wang Junlin from the east. These three thieves may come to Luoyang at any time.
, Yun Dingxing, is it possible that you have colluded with the thieves and want to trap me to death in Luoyang?"
Yun Dingxing had no choice but to wipe the blood from his forehead and cried: "I understand, I will definitely find a way to build enough ships within two months."
At this time, Pei Shiju walked in without waiting for the announcement and said loudly: "Your Majesty, we can't wait any longer for two months. I have a way to allow Your Majesty to go to Jiangnan within a month."
When Yang Guang heard this, he was immediately overjoyed and asked quickly: "How can Pei Aiqing get enough ships?"
Pei Shiju solemnly said: "Your Majesty, I heard that Wang Junlin's shipbuilding workshop in Fanyang County has a large number of civilian ships and warships, as well as nearly 100,000 naval warships. Why don't your Majesty order the king to do so?"
King's Landing will gather the ships."
Yang Guang frowned and snorted coldly: "Do you think Wang Junlin will listen to me and dispatch a large number of warships just for my use?"
Pei Shiju hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, why not exchange some rewards with Wang Junlin for a large number of warships."
Yang Guang's heart moved and he asked: "Wang Junlin is already the only king with a different surname in the world, and his Far Eastern Army is richer than the imperial court. What other rewards can I give him, or what other rewards can satisfy him."
Pei Shiju immediately said: "Your Majesty, there is news from Hebei that Wang Junlin has led the army to completely occupy the six counties of Hebei. Although he still admits that he is your Majesty's vassal, the imperial court has lost control of Hebei. Why don't you just come down?
It is decreed that Wang Junlin will be the general manager of Hebei. In this way, the imperial court can restore some dignity and at the same time ask Wang Junlin to dispatch a group of warships for his Majesty to take people to Jiangdu."
Yang Guang's expression changed, and finally he sighed and said: "As Aiqing said, this matter will be handled by Aiqing. If you negotiate the terms with Wang Junlin for the warship, I will trouble Aiqing."
"I obey the decree." Pei Shiju was overjoyed. This matter was something that both parties could please. He was very clear about Wang Junlin's current strategic layout. He knew that the decree issued by Yang Guang and the court seemed useless, but in the hands of Wang Junlin, it could be replaced by countless
The advantage is that at least no matter how hard Wang Junlin tries, the word "rebel" will not hit him on the head. To a certain extent, it is a matter of great justice.
In this way, the emperor will be grateful to him, which is considered a great contribution. Wang Junlin will also ask for favors, making the other party owe him a big favor, and let the Pei family be much more secure on the road to Wang Junlin.
"Your Majesty, I still have something to report." Pei Shiju remembered his original purpose of entering the palace today.
Yang Guang solved the problem of ships heading to Jiangnan and felt much better. He asked, "What's the matter? Pei Aiqing just said it's okay."
Pei Shiju looked solemn and said: "Your Majesty, the reward for the Imperial Army's attack on the Turks in Yanmen City cannot be delayed any longer."
The joy on Yang Guang's face immediately disappeared, and he sighed: "I once led an army to kill all directions. Of course, I know that the rewards for the army after the war must not be delayed, let alone arrears. But the problem is that the court has no extra money.
Use it as a reward."
"Your Majesty, Luoyang
There are many wealthy families in the city, and many of them are from wealthy families who have colluded with the Wagang thieves. Your Majesty can order a thorough investigation and seize their property." Pei Shiju came to see Yang Guang today and had already thought of a countermeasure, and this
For him, the countermeasure also killed two birds with one stone. It not only eliminated the two aristocratic families that had a grudge against them, but also temporarily solved the problem of the morale of the Imperial Army.
When Yang Guang heard this, his eyes lit up and he waved his hand without asking any further questions: "Aiqing's plan is very clever. I asked Yuwen Chengdu to send a team of internal guards to Aiqing, and then I left it to Aiqing to handle this matter. Those who dare to collude will
The rebels in Wagang will kill them all."
Pei Shiju said: "Your Majesty, I am going to lead those soldiers who have made great achievements in Yanmen City. Let them do this, which will help calm the resentment that the rewards have not been received for a long time."
Yang Guang thought for a while and said: "That's fine, I'll decree that you take them to do it!"
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At night, Pei Shiju returned to his house. His grandson Pei Yuanqing had been waiting on the steps for a long time. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Grandpa is back."
"Yes!" Pei Shiju agreed and said, "Yuan Qing, get ready and find an opportunity to go to Hebei to find Wang Junlin!"
Pei Yuanqing's eyes lit up and he quickly bowed and said yes.
Helping Pei Shiju to walk to the study, Pei Yuanqing thought of his colleagues in the army, especially those who died in battle and whose families had not received pensions. He asked again: "Grandpa, has the reward been handed down?"
Pei Shiju shook his head and said, "The imperial court has no money either."
Pei Yuanqing was suddenly discouraged and said with a grimace: "Grandpa, if your Majesty doesn't grant the reward in place, you won't be afraid of mutiny by the soldiers."
"Don't worry! His Majesty has asked me to do something. If this thing is done well, it will surely calm the resentment of the soldiers." Pei Shiju sneered and said with murderous intent in his eyes.
As far as the family is concerned, there will always be some enemies over the years. Forget it in peacetime, the court is suppressing them, and they have people in the Pei family in high positions, so they don't have to worry about the genocide. However, things are different in troubled times. At this time, there are often people.
When the feuding aristocratic families exterminated each other in revenge, Pei Shiju prepared to take the initiative and exterminate the two Guanlong nobles in the capital who had enmity with his Pei family.