Conquer the World

Chapter 169 The Li Family

It is very difficult to keep a secret in the security guard at Ouchi.Someone stared at Fang Jie all the time, as if he wanted to record even his urine.For the first time in my life, I have survived in this environment. To be honest, I have no great assurance that I can go out from here.

Changchunyuan

Hechibian

The emperor listened to the report of the Ministry of Defense Shang Shumou Liangbi on the preparations for the war, and after a careful instruction, he took a sigh of relief. Instead of summoning other court officials, he sat on the stone bench beside the lotus pond for a while.The emperor rarely had this kind of performance, he always seemed very busy.It can be said that Emperor Yang Yi of Tianyou was the lowest-key emperor in the history of the Great Sui Dynasty, but also the most diligent emperor.

He is always dealing with state affairs, sitting on the ondol kang for a long time without moving.He sleeps up to two hours a day, and will never delay for a minute.

The past emperors rarely saw all the twists and turns.You must know that the Great Sui is a little too big. Twenty-four worlds, thousands of cities, and a bullock cart handed to Changchunyuan every day have never been pulled.Therefore, the emperor of the Sui Dynasty set up the post of eunuch Bingbi a long time ago, and the eunuchs most trusted by the emperor were responsible for the selection.They will filter and classify all the events, and then pick out the important ones and present them to the emperor.

Most of the compromises, which have no substantive meaning, are often given instructions directly by the eunuch Bingbi instead of the emperor.Such rules have been formed for decades.The power of the eunuch Bingbi is so great that even the emperor of the imperial court is out of reach.

But in the generation of Emperor Yang Yi of Tianyou, he abolished this rule.He was like a machine that would never get tired, and had no distaste for those trivial and complicated national affairs.Since he ascended the throne, the great authority of the eunuch Bingbi was gradually weakened.Later, Eunuch Bingbi returned to being just an eunuch.

But even though the emperor was diligent and diligent, he would still be too busy.So someone had to help him share some, so the official position of Huangmen Shilang became more and more important.Relatively speaking, Emperor Tianyou obviously trusts courtiers rather than eunuchs in handling state affairs.

The official position of Huangmen Shilang was set by him. The previous Sui Dynasty did not have such an official.The responsibility of Huangmen Shilang is actually to share some of the things that should belong to the eunuch Bingbi.

But in other things, the emperor's trust in the eunuch seems to be not low.For example, the one who always follows the nearest position next to him is always the honest and silent eunuch Su Weiwei.

The emperor is always very busy, so it is a novelty to sit in a daze by the lotus pond.

People are used to it, and when they think of the emperor, they can immediately guess that he is dealing with state affairs.

"Su Buwei ... How many years have you been in the palace?"

The emperor asked after a long silence.

Su Weiwei, who was standing not far from the emperor, replied: "For twenty-six years, the slave-maid entered the palace at the age of fifteen, first as an apprentice in the imperial dining room, and later because of his cleverness, he was still the eunuch of Zongnei. Wu Peisheng transferred to him to do things. After ten years in Zongnei, Wu Peisheng was promoted to Bingbi eunuch, and I was transferred to Yu Study. After all, I have been in Yu Study for 14 years.

"Your memory is always good."

The emperor nodded.

"Wu Peisheng was promoted by his father and emperor. At that time, the officers of the second and third ranks of the court of the Bingbi eunuch had to frustrate ... I canceled most of the eunuchs of the Bingbi eunuch. I have never asked. You have followed him for more than 20 years, and no one knows him better than you. I heard that ... Wu Peisheng looked for you alone before leaving Changan for the Northwest? "

"Yes"

Su Buwei bowed his head and said: "I have indeed seen slaves."

"What did he say?"

The emperor asked.

"Wu Peisheng said ... Most of the time he went to the Northwest, he could not be recovered. He said that after his death, the slave-servant should take over the post of eunuch Bingbi. He warned the slave-servant that he should never be a little disrespectful to His Majesty. When he was in power, the eunuch's role was to share the dynasty for the first emperor. His majesty wanted not this, but the eunuch who was responsible. He told the slave-maid to do what an eunuch should have done, not to touch Things that cannot be touched. "

Hearing this sentence, the emperor sighed for a while and said, "He still has resentment in his heart."

Su did not dare to speak.

The emperor said: "He guessed wrong."

Su did not dare to wonder, and did not know what the emperor said wrongly.

The emperor stood up and looked at the beautiful and indescribable flowers in the lotus pond, and said sadly: "I let him go to the northwest, not to get rid of him. I know that weakening the power of the eunuch Bingbi, Wu Peisheng will definitely not be satisfied, will I was angry. But I knew he was a loyal man, so I never thought of killing him. Let him go to the northwest, just want to eliminate the corruption in the army before the war. What does the garrison of Dao look like? "

"He thought I was trying to kill him because he had complained. He was wrong."

The emperor said: "I have even prepared his home for him, and bought a large house for him on Jianghuai Road, and specifically let the householder set aside a sum of money to buy land and servants. I thought, waiting for him from the northwest As soon as he came back, he was released from the palace to nurture the heavens. He was already very old ... he did many things for the first emperor, and it was indispensable. How could I kill him? "

The emperor's tone was sentimental, and also a little angry.

He was angry that Wu Peisheng didn't understand himself.

"Perhaps ... Wu Peisheng said that he would die without doubt, not because he felt what His Majesty was going to do."

Su Wuwei's complexion kept changing, hesitating and continuing: "He has the will of His Majesty to thoroughly investigate the Northwestern military's corruption and corruption cases, which will surely touch the interests of many people. He said that if he has gone, he may be worried. The thing is that he will find out what will inevitably kill him. "

"Su Buwei"

The emperor glanced back at him and said, "It's rare that you would say something like this today. You never participate in state affairs. Even if I ask you, you will find ways to quit."

"Slaughter does not want to make His Majesty unhappy, nor does He want His Majesty to misunderstand Wu Peisheng ... He is a greedy treasurer and a good power, and the eunuch is condemned to die of these two points. He is loyal enough to your Majesty, even if there is Complaints will not do anything against your majesty. And because the slave-maid knows him, he knows that with his temperament, he will surely investigate deeply and meticulously, and he will find many things that are invisible. "

The emperor stunned slightly, then a sharp flash in his eyes.

"Get Hou Wenji ... No, let's find Luo Weiran."

The emperor commanded: "Let him go and find out who Wu Peisheng died in."

...

...

Wu Peisheng was killed by Li Xiaozong.

Where is Li Xiaozong?

Still in the northwest, but has been dismissed.He no longer had that big Sui Cong Wupin's battle shirt, but he was not jailed.It seems that the emperor believed in the truth of the war in Fan Gu reported by the Ministry of Military Affairs, but he made a mistake of concealing his report.Of course, such sins can be large or small.If it is more severe, it is a crime of bullying.Such a crime of bullying ... The conviction depends on your majesty.

Obviously, His Majesty did not want to kill him.

So although he fell from a high position, he did not fall flat.Originally, several ministers of the imperial court had negotiated, and they wanted to add one more item to never hire.But when it was reported to His Majesty for approval, His Majesty crossed out this sentence with Zhubi.This is an obvious signal, so many people in the court guessed that this young man named Li Xiaozong must have a chance to come back.

When the empire's battle to expedite northwest gradually became clear, everyone understood why the emperor did not execute Li Xiaozong at that time.Li Xiaozong has been a dental champion in Fan Gu for several years, and no one knows the situation in Fan Gu better than him.And he was a very scheming person. While sending troops to clear the robber horse thief around Fan Gu, he also explored the terrain of Lang Ru Mountain several times.He knew that if a person wanted to succeed, he had to prepare a lot of things in advance.

He was not sure that the empire would fight Meng Yuan, but knew from the beginning that he must be prepared for this.

How could your majesty give up such a person?Once the war started, he would soon be recovered.And after a war, it must be said that this young man will continue to take off.If you think about it further, His Majesty accused him of defending Fan Gu, could it be that he wanted to use his mind in the war?

This is not impossible. You should know that although Li Xiaozong could n’t get into the top three when he was in Yanwuyuan, he was always the fourth person. The first three were all assigned to the big Sui soldiers. He was transferred to Fan Gu, why not? Isn't it an emphasis?The three people who are better than him are familiar with the army, in order to bring out an elite warrior as soon as possible.Li Xiaozong is familiar with the Northwest, and his role cannot be underestimated.

He was punished by His Majesty at the same time as Li Xiaozong, as well as General Li Yuanshan of You Xiaowei.This man, who has been sitting in the seat of the general for more than ten years, was demoted to the third rank from the general of the third rank to another rank of the fifth rank.However, it is very unruly that he still leads You Xiaowei.

There are dozens of generals with more than five ranks.

Therefore, Li Yuanshan is a very embarrassing person. As the commander of You Xiaowei, according to the rules, when he raises his account every day, he first needs dozens of people to march against his opponent.And the most surprising thing is that he actually adhered to this rule and was not slack.From the purpose of demotion to the army, he acted in full accordance with the rules.When the order is issued, it will not be dragged with water, and the opponent will never refrain from reluctantly.

Of course, someone like this will naturally tell His Majesty the Emperor who is far away in the capital.

Li Yuanshan is used to living in a large tent and a military camp.But since he was demoted, whenever the matter in the army was done, he would ride back to the mansion in the city and live with his wife and children.He no longer enjoys the special treatment of the generals, and even cut off the special wine of the Western Regions for the generals.

Of course, such things are naturally told by His Majesty the Emperor who is far away in the capital.

Li Yuanshan, who was sitting in the study, wore a cotton cloth instead of a brocade. He always thought that soft cotton cloth was more comfortable to wear.Randomly glanced at the court palace newspaper, he set his sights on the young man who had been standing quietly on the side.

"How many days has King Xuxu arrived?"

he asks.

The young man who stood very well was Li Xiaozong. He had no official position, but he was appointed as a staff member by Li Yuanshan. This was incompatible with the will of the court.The staff is his personal adviser, not a court official.Of course, this is also the handle, but who would offend a general who will soon return to office because of such a small matter?

"It's been ten days."

Li Xiaozong answered.

"What's unusual?"

Li Xiaozong thought about it and replied: "The day before yesterday, he seemed to inadvertently ask about Wu Peisheng's death."

"Ask, just ask."

Li Yuanshan shook his head slightly: "Who can still prove that you killed Wu Peisheng? That old eunuch ... Knowing that there are many things he can't touch, but he still got in. In the northwest, he was just a passerby Only, because of his curiosity, even the tomb is here. The king of Xujun is smarter than Wu Peisheng. He knows what is the most important thing at this time. "

"Your Majesty is going to fight Meng Yuan. Whoever destroys the grand cause of His Majesty will not be spared by His Majesty."

He looked at Li Xiaozong and said: "You are ready to prepare, maybe it won't take long, and your purpose will be re-enabled."

"Uncle Xie!"

Li Xiaozong gave a deep courtesy and a sincere tone.

"You should be grateful for your destiny. If you were not born in the Li family ... it's already dead. We in the Li family cannot be moved by anyone who wants to move."

Li Yuanshan smiled faintly, looking so proud.