Chapter 18 Mysterious Vision
Yuwen Shu hurriedly got off the boat with the eunuch and walked towards the dragon boat. As soon as she got off the boat, she saw the Eagle General Yang Xuanzong walking towards the gang with an extremely tall and fat young man, as if she was about to get on the boat to find Xuangan. [Extreme Literature].
Yuwen Shu smiled and said, "Xuan Zong, who is this child?"
Yang Xuanzong quickly bowed and said, "This is my nephew, come from the capital to report the news."
"Oh! Is there anything at home?" Yuwen Shu asked curiously.
"It's a happy event! Yuan Qing got a son last month."
Yang Yuanqing actually got a son. Yuwen Shu narrowed her eyes and said in a teasing tone: "Then congratulations to the Yang Mansion for winning the grandson."
He smiled, turned around and left. Yang Xuanzong heard a sarcastic meaning in his tone. When Yuwen Shu walked away, he rushed to his back with a heavy blow, "Phoa!", and turned back to Yang Wei and said, "See it! If the family is in conflict, you will be despised by outsiders."
Yang Wei didn't say anything. He came to find Guan Wang Yang Xiong, but met Yang Xuanzong, who was patrolling halfway. He was caught by Yang Xuanzong and brought him to see the head of the family.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that he did not answer him, Yang Xuanzong felt a little unhappy, so he took him onto the big ship and came to his brother Xuangan's cabin.
Yang Xuangan is the Minister of Rites and a high-ranking official of the court. His cabin is one level lower than Yuwen Shu, with only three cabins. Yang Xuangan is surrounded by a scholar and two maids. At this time, he was drinking and chatting with Li Mi, the Duke of Pushan County, and his eldest son Yang Jun was also sitting aside.
Yang Jun has been transferred to the Ministry of Revenue and has little power. He is taciturn and scheming. No one knows what he is thinking. Even his father cannot understand his thoughts. He does not say a word, but he pricks up his ears to listen to his father's conversation with Li Mi.
Li Mi and Yang Xuangan have a very strong relationship. They can talk about everything and be honest. Li Mi is thirty years old this year and has a burly figure, a high-eyed nose, and a very extraordinary appearance. He is also a civil and military talent with great ambitions and has profound insights into the current situation.
Li Mi inherited his father's title of Duke of Pushan County, but he did not become an official. He has been studying at home in the past few years. Although he did not leave the house, he was concerned about major affairs in the world. This time, Yang Guang's visit was not his business, but he went against the norm and went on a tour with Yang Xuangan.
Li Mi could see that Yang Xuangan was in great concern, so she asked with a smile: "Brother Xuangan is worried about national affairs or family affairs?"
Yang Xuan sighed, "National affairs are worrying, family affairs are bothersome, but why not talk about state affairs if family affairs are not peaceful?"
Li Mi was about to speak, but he glanced at Yang Jun next to him and swallowed the words back into his stomach. Yang Xuanshen's son was too cunning, which made him a little scared.
Yang Xuangan understood what Li Mi meant. Seeing that his son had finished his meal, he said to him: "You go back first! If you have anything, I'll look for you..."
Yang Jun didn't say anything, stood up and walked out. Yang Xuangan looked at his back and shook his head, "This child has a bad personality and is too gloomy and looks a bit like his mother. In comparison, I actually like Rong'er. Although I am a little stupid, I am still more straightforward."
Li Mi smiled. His parents always think about the better position when they see their son. He knows Yang Rong very well. He is not as simple as stupid. He acts willful and recklessly, and is just an unworthy playboy. Yang Xuangan's real wealth is still Yuan Qing. Unfortunately, the Yang family couldn't handle it well and lost a good opportunity to revitalize the family business.
Li Mi did not want to participate in Xuangan's family affairs, so she changed the topic and asked a smile: "I heard that the emperor would not go back to the capital this time, so he went directly to Zhuo County?"
Yang Xuangan nodded, "I was going to go back to Beijing, but the emperor heard that the local officials in Shandong were a little resistant to the Battle of Goryeo, so he wanted to go and supervise it himself."
Li Mi sneered, "It's not as simple as resistance, but officials are scared. Last year, I went to Qi County, Qinghe and other counties to inspect, and only then did I realize the seriousness of the disaster there. Hebei floods, Henan droughts, hunger people everywhere, and people were living in poverty. Last year, 600,000 people were levied to deliver food, but only 300,000 people were sent to Liaodong. Six hundred thousand people died 40% of them, 300,000 people fled, and the remaining 300,000 cows were gone. What should I do to farm this spring? The emperor not only did not compassion, but also had to increase taxes and collect grain. This edict forced two million people to go to Liaodong. If I had no mistakes in judgment, a major uprising would break out in the Qi area this year. If I was not extinguished in time, the Sui Dynasty would destroy the country!"
Yang Xuangan knew that Li Mi had a lofty experience and asked, "Will it be so serious?"
Li Mi sneered repeatedly, and he lowered his voice and said, "Donald Ming still remember Yang Liang's rebellion? Yang Liang was restless and uncultivated, and he had no virtue. What kind of virtue can he do? He raised his arms and shouted, and there were twenty counties in Shandong rebelling with him. Don't you realize it is strange?"
Yang Xuangan frowned, "What do you mean is that some people have ulterior motives and want to take advantage of the situation?"
Li Mi nodded slowly, "Gao Huan started his family with the strong soldiers in the six towns and established the Northern Qi Dynasty. Although the Gao family was destroyed, the descendants of the strong soldiers in the six towns were still there. At that time, 200,000, six towns were resettled in Hebei and Shandong. Their descendants were no less than one million, and their strong nature had not been lost. The remnants of the Northern Qi Dynasty were still there, and they were not convinced by the Sui Dynasty. Yang Liang rebelled, and even they followed the troubled waters to fish. The emperor also saw that he decided to move the capital to Luoyang. On the one hand, they broke away from Guanlong's control, on the other hand, spurred Qi land, and went to Jiangnan to facilitate three goals. This time, the whole country's eastward expedition to Goryeo would have a tenfold impact on people's livelihood than the canal. It was a disaster in Hebei and Henan, and the people were unable to bear it. With the strong style of the descendants of the six towns, how could they not rebel? How could those remnants of the Northern Qi land not use it? Therefore, there will be great chaos in Qi."
Li Mi sighed and stared at Yang Xuangan with bright eyes, "The Sui Dynasty lost its deer, and the people of the world chased it. I wonder if the Ming Gong has great ambitions.
Yang Xuangan remembered his father's suicide note, and his eyes showed a strong ambition. He simply stopped hiding it and asked, "What if I had this intention?"
Li Mi smiled slightly, "If Ming Gong had this intention, I would have a good idea to consider."
Yang Xuangan was overjoyed and bowed, "Please give me advice!"
"I guess the Guanlong nobles will take the lead in attacking. Ming Gong can endure waiting for a good opportunity, connect Yuanqing in the north and connect with heroes in the south. When the world is in chaos, wars are everywhere and the court is unable to suppress it, then ascend to the high and shout again. With the prestige of the ancestors of Gong, there will inevitably be heroes from all sides to surrender. Gong occupy Guanzhong and can get the foundation. Then, he will fight to Longyou in the west and pacify Bashu in the south. Yuanqing echoes the north, forming a trip to the Sui Dynasty. He will accumulate strength to appease the people and watch the Sui Dynasty's changes and win the world."
Yang Xuangan pondered for a long time and said, "What if I attacked first?"
Li Mi's face changed, "No! If Ming Gong takes the lead, he must have made a wedding dress for others for nothing."
Li Mi said to Yang Xuangan again: "The army will be raised and the situation will be broken. Everyone is afraid to go to Liaodong. Ming Gong should make a decision to the emperor and send his brothers to Liaodong for the war. One is to be confused by the current emperor, and the other is to ask for generals, which can be said to be a killing of two birds with one stone."
Yang Xuangan nodded slowly and was about to say something again, when Yang Xuanzong's voice sounded at the door, "Are you here with your brother?"
Li Mi felt that he had said a little too much today, so she stood up and said goodbye. Yang Xuangan did not try to keep him and sent him out. Outside the cabin door, the second brother Yang Xuanzong and his nephew Yang Wei were following his son Yang Jun. Yang Xuangan was stunned. Why did Yang Wei come?
"Ming Gong is here to say goodbye!" Li Migong bowed and left.
Yang Xuan nodded to Li Mi and said to his elder brother: "I called Jun'er back. I have something to look for him."
"Come in and talk!"
Yang Xuangan brought his brothers and nephews into the cabin. He had already received an urgent report from his family. Yang Wei led more than 100 grandsons to cause trouble and forced the family to be equal. In the end, the wife had to give in.
If it were in the past, Yang Xuangan would have been furious and blamed Yang Wei heavily, but now his mind has changed. Yang Wei is the leader of the grandson and Yuan Qing's confidant general, so he will be of great use to him.
Brother Xuangan sat down. Yang Wei was a junior, but he didn't dare to sit down. Yang Jun also stood beside him and did not mention the family matters at all. He smiled and said to Yang Wei: "How could Wei'er come here?"
Yang Wei was a little nervous. After all, Yang Xuangan was the head of the family and his uncle whom he had been afraid of since childhood. He did not dare to lie in front of Yang Xuangan. Yang Wei lowered his head and said for a while: "I have something to do."
Yang Xuangan laughed, "I thought you were here to report me good news too!"
Yang Xuangan already knew that Yuan Qing had a son, so he immediately ordered the family to give him a heavy gift in his own name. He knew in his heart that if Yuan Qing was there, he would definitely not accept it, but his daughter-in-law Pei would not accept it like Yuan Qing.
He looked at his nephew who was as tall as half a black tower and smiled, "Are you here to do something for Yuanqing?"
Yang Wei nodded slowly and admitted Yang Xuangan's guess. Yang Xuangan was secretly proud. He continued to test and said softly: "Can you tell me? What is Yuan Qing going to do?"
This time, Yang Wei shook his head firmly. Yuan Qing told him about his secret and even said that he would be killed. Don’t say that he was the head of the family, he would not say that he was the head of the family, nor would he say that his own father.
Yang Xuangan's face sank, a little unhappy. Yang Jun beside him angrily shouted: "Yang Wei, you are facing the head of the Yang family now. What is the fifth rule of the clan? You should be very clear. Do you even want to hide the head of the family?"
Yang Wei's face turned red and he knelt down in front of Yang Xuangan, "Yang Wei is willing to accept the punishment of the head of the family, but I can't say that I promised Yuan Qing and would not disclose anything. Please forgive me!"
Yang Jun was furious and wanted to scold him again, but Yang Xuangan waved his hand and stopped his son. He smiled and nodded and said, "You are trustworthy and loyal, very good! I will not make things difficult for you, and I will not punish you. You can do your business first, and then come here after you finish your business. Uncle invites you to drink, let's have a good chat about your uncle and nephew."
Yang Wei was moved and choked and said, "Wei'er thanks uncle for understanding!"
He stood up and went out. Yang Xuangan gave his brother Xuanzong a wink. Yang Xuanzong understood and followed Yang Wei from afar to check his whereabouts.
Only Xuangan and his son were left in the room. Yang Xuangan's face darkened and scolded his son, "You will remember from now on, whether Yuanqing or Wei'er, they are all talents from my Yang family. You must win over talents and treat them well, rather than scold them!"
Yang Jun did not dare to say anything, and Yang Xuangan sighed again, "The biggest stupid thing I have done in my life is that I have not stopped the Yang family from driving Yuanqing out of the house. Now I feel heartbroken. Jun'er, you will be the head of the Yang family in the future, and you can't repeat the same mistakes."
"The child remembers the words of his father."
Yang Xuangan nodded. At this time, Yang Xuanzong hurried back, and Yang Xuangan immediately asked, "Who is he going to look for?"
Yang Xuanzong said with a strange look: "Just just now, I saw Wei'er asking a guard. When he walked away, I would ask the guard again. It turned out that Wei'er was actually here to find King Guan."
Yang Xuangan was stunned. What did Yuan Qing come to find Yang Xiong? He was puzzled. At this time, Yang Jun said coldly: "It should be for Master Yang."
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