Yang Shidao, the prefect of Wuyuan County, finally came one step late and could not save Yuwen Ce's life. His father Yang Xiong and Yuwen Shu had a good relationship. The two families were family friends. In terms of seniority, Yang Shidao also called Yuwen Ce to call him Uncle II, but his fate was so cruel. Five days ago, he placed wine to greet Yuwen Ce, but five days later, he sent someone to collect Yuwen Ce's body.

In the darkness, Yang Shidao saw Yang Yuanqing's cold face from afar. He couldn't help but sigh softly. He knew very well what happened in the court. Yang Yuanqing came back this time and undoubtedly wanted to retake the position of general manager. Although he did not rebel publicly, he was independent. How did he face this and where should he go?

At this time, a soldier rushed over and bowed to him and said, "Premier Yang, please go to the General Manager's Office first, and the General Manager will come soon."

Master Yang nodded, turned his horse's head, and headed towards the general military yamen with a desolate expression.

In the distance, Yang Yuanqing also stared at Yang Shidao's back, his eyes full of complex expressions, and he also needed to have a good talk with Yang Shidao.

In the Military Offices Conference Hall, Yang Yuanqing stood in front of the Hetao map with his hands behind his back, like a straight pine tree. In the seat behind him, Yang Shidao clenched his fists and rested his forehead, while he was pondering something, or what decision he was making.

After a while, Master Yang sighed, "General Yang, I'm sorry, I can't be loyal to you. I can't make me betray the Lord.

"Maybe the Lord hopes you stay in Wuyuan County." Yang Yuanqing turned around and stared at him with a smile.

A bitter smile appeared on Yang Shidao's face, "Maybe! He hoped I would stay and monitor you, but General Yang, I don't want to do this, that I would be too tired, and sooner or later I would die at your hands, just like Yuwen Ce, so I can only choose to leave."

Yang Yuanqing nodded silently. He could understand Yang Shidao's difficulties. If Yang Shidao stayed, he would be unbearable to bear the pressure Yang Guang put on him, and he would not be willing to betray Yang Guang.

Frankly speaking, Yang Yuanqing really hopes that Yang Shidao can stay. This is a great talent. In just over a year, he has managed Wuyuan County in an orderly manner. However, the premise for Yang Shidao to stay is to be loyal to himself. If he really becomes Yang Guang's surveillance, he will be killed by him, Yang Yuanqing sooner or later. This is something that Yang Yuanqing doesn't want to see. If he can't do both, then Yang Shidao's departure is indeed the wisest choice.

"Okay! When will you leave?"

"I want to leave tomorrow."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I will send soldiers to see you go."

"Thank you!"

Yang Yuanqing slowly turned around, stared at Master Yang, and said slowly: "If one day, you want to find another way out, you come to Wuyuan County. I will still keep the position of the prefect for you, and you can take office at any time."

Yang Shidao could understand Yang Yuanqing's sincerity in keeping him. If he was not a royal family, he would definitely stay. For the land he loved and the sincerity in treating him by Yang Yuanqing, he would also stay, but... Sometimes he couldn't help himself.

Master Yang sighed, "I remember your words."

Yang Shidao put on the prefect's black roving hat and turned around and left the meeting hall. Yang Yuanqing was the only one left in the room, and he seemed particularly lonely. He still stared at the map with his hands behind his back. After a long time, he sighed softly.

The dust outside Jiuyuan County was flying, and yellow dust covered the sky. The strong autumn wind blew from the Galmb Desert to the west, and the whole sky became dark and gray.

This is a common landscape on the Hetao Plain from late July to early August every year. People who live here have long been accustomed to it. At this time, the veil is no longer a woman's patent. Men also wear it. The wide brim of the hat and the veil are covered with veils around it can effectively resist the invasion of wind and sand on the face.

On the road west of Jiuyuan County, a group of cavalry marched rapidly in the wind and sand, with thousands of people. This was the army coming from Yongfeng County. Officers kept shouting loudly: "Go faster, you must arrive in Jiuyuan County today!"

In the wilderness north of Jiuyuan County, thousands of large tents are neatly arranged, densely packed, stretching for more than ten miles. Thirty thousand troops from all over Fengzhou and the 30,000 troops brought by Yang Yuanqing from Youzhou, a total of 60,000 troops were all stationed here. This was the first time that the Fengzhou army was concentrated in Renshou in three years, and it was also an exercise by Yang Yuanqing to control his military power.

Now, the 5,000 troops stationed in Yongfeng County to the west have not arrived, and the rest of the troops have arrived. The 5,000 troops stationed in Yongfeng County are commanded by the commander He Liujia, who was the former Iron Guard.

Nearly a hundred people were waiting nervously in the central army tent, especially Yang Yuanqing's expression was serious. It was almost dusk. He Liujia's army had not arrived yet. At this time, everyone's faces showed worries. Today is July 25th, and it is the final deadline. Before dark, if He Liujia's army still cannot reach Jiuyuan County, then He Liujia will definitely be killed and there is nothing to discuss.

Yaro Yang Zongzheng was anxious, and he stood up suddenly and said, "I'll go to the camp gate to wait for him!"

"Sit down!" Yang Yuanqing said coldly.

Yang Zongzheng did not dare to disobey the order, so he had to come down again. At this time, a soldier outside the tent rushed to report: "Report to the general manager, Yongfeng's army has arrived!"

A cheer suddenly sounded in the tent. After a moment, He Liujia ran over sweating profusely. Four Yingyanglang generals followed him. Five of them knelt on their knees. He Liujia apologized and said, "I will be late in the future. Please punish the general manager severely!"

"You're not late, but you should have arrived two days ago. Why is that?"

"Report to the general manager, the army of Liu Jialun, the rioters of Yan'an County, and the army of Bai Yusa, were fired east of Lingwu County, and many people fled. Bei Zhi was worried that the rioters would go north to Fengzhou and dared not leave without permission. After getting the news, the rioters would go south to Yan'an County, Bei Zhi dared to set off."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I can't blame you if you come late, but you should send someone to report the reason first, not to explain it now."

He Liujia wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I know my mistakes."

"If you don't want to go down, sit down!"

He Liujia took his men to find a seat to sit down. Yang Yuanqing slowly glanced at everyone, and everyone he had informed had arrived.

"Everyone, it has been ten days since I returned to Fengzhou. I have talked to many people. I have also said that I will give you time to consider it. Today, I need to reiterate. I decided to support the army and the independent ones, but I did not rebel and would not betray the Great Sui Dynasty. In addition to the army and personnel transfer, I will accept the orders of the court and the will of the Lord. We are still the Sui army. However, while you are loyal to the Great Sui Dynasty, you must also be loyal to me. In other words, in the face of my orders and the will of the Lord, you can only choose the former."

After pausing for a moment, Yang Yuanqing found that the chief of Wuyuan County Cui Junsu had lowered his head. Cui Junsu was the younger brother of Cui Bosu and served as the governor of Wuyuan County. He was also the deputy envoy of the Turkic envoy of the Great Sui Dynasty.

Yang Yuanqing sighed in his heart. He knew that Cui Junsu was in a little trouble. He did not agree to him at that time and said that it would take time to consider it. Don’t he want to stay?

Yang Yuanqing continued, "I will not force anyone. Master Yang said that I have already given him a gift to leave the country. He is still my friend Yang Yuanqing. Similarly, everyone here is the same. If you don't want to accept my conditions and choose to leave, I will give away my gift. At the same time, I will give you a gift to make everyone live a worry-free life. It can be considered a meeting. However, if tonight, there are still people who are ambiguous, on the surface and behind the scenes. I'm sorry, I can only turn against you. Yuwence is his fate. Although the words are not nice, I have to say ugly words in front of you. Okay! Those who want to leave can leave now."

The tent was quiet so that everyone could hear their heartbeat. At this time, Cui Junsu stood up and bowed and bowed, "Master, I have a question. I want to ask alone, but it's hard to say here."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, stood up and walked backwards. Cui Junsu followed in. The tent was silent. Many civil servants looked at Cui Junsu, and Cui Junsu's problems also represented their concerns.

In the back tent, Yang Yuanqing and Cui Junsu sat down. He smiled bitterly and said, "I received a letter from my brother, asking me to assist you with all my heart. This is also for the benefit of the Cui family in Qinghe. I should have followed my brother's advice and supported the general manager unconditionally, but I am Sui Chen after all, and I only have one problem. I want to confirm with the general manager."

Yang Yuanqing said: "Just say it!"

Cui Junsu took a deep breath and said, "If one day, the world is in chaos and the heroes are in power, and the emperor falls under your hands, will you...?"

Cui Junsu couldn't say the following words, but Yang Yuanqing smiled, "You mean, can I kill the regicide, right?"

Cui Junsu nodded, that's what he meant. Yang Yuanqing shook his head slowly, "If I kill the lord, who will be loyal to me again in the world?"

Cui Junsu stood up, bowed deeply, and said extremely firmly: "Cui Junsu is willing to serve the envoy!"

Yang Yuanqing was overjoyed, and Cui Junsu was willing to stay and serve him, which solved his government worries.

Cui Junsu's return to the position made Du Ruhui feel relieved. He and Cui Junsu had the same problem. Cui Junsu did not leave, that means that Yang Yuanqing would not kill the lord in the future. Not only Du Ruhui, but many civil officials followed Cui Junsu's leader. Since Cui Junsu could stay with peace of mind, they had no objection.

Human hearts are complex. There is no simple black or white, nor eternal black, or eternal white. Black can be bleached, white can be dyed black. Not betrayed now does not mean not betrayed in the future.

Yang Yuanqing knew all these things, even if he himself chose in contradictions, he could understand everyone's complex mood, but he needed to show off to everyone publicly on such an occasion to let everyone know that he had supported the army and independent. That is, from today on, the 60,000 army will no longer serve the court, but his Yang Yuanqing's army.

The big tent was still very quiet. Yang Yuanqing smiled at everyone and said, "Since no one has left, I need to clarify everyone's position and responsibilities."

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