The former crown prince Yang Yong was enthroned in the first year of Kaihuang to his deposed 20 years. He was a crown prince for twenty years. He was kind and easy-going, and he was willing and responsible, especially respectful to the wise and humble. He was highly supported by court ministers and famous people from aristocratic families.

There is a strange rule in history. Many second-generation heirs of dynasties have a tragic ending, including Fusu of Qin, Liu Ying of Han, Yang Yong of Sui, Jiancheng of Tang, Dezhao of Song, and Zhu Biao of Ming.

But Yang Yong's tragedy was caused by his character and governance philosophy. If it were the Han or Tang dynasties, or even any dynasty except the Sui Dynasty, Yang Yong would be a wise monarch, which everyone would like to see, but he was born in the Sui Dynasty.

Yang Yong's weak shoulders could not bear the changes in this special era, hundreds of years of divisions in the world, countless short-term changes in dynasties, the social pattern of strong Hu and weak Han, the hostility and opposition between the north and south, the aristocratic families that were in harmony with the court, the deep-rooted Nine-rank Zhongzheng, the Guanlong powerful people who were comparable to the imperial power, the Turkic strong Hu who were eyeing each other, the continuous border troubles and turmoil, etc., are all in one go.

Faced with the crisis-ridden New Sui Empire, Yang Yong's lenient and easy-going clan opposite, he seemed unable to do so. He could only be a conservative monarch who is good at compromising, and not a powerful emperor who solves the crisis and is pioneering and enterprising.

After Yang Jian was crowned prince for twenty years, Yang Jian finally made up his mind to depose him and change his more ambitious second son Yang Guang as his heir.

But Yang Jian forgot one thing: Yang Guang was in Yangzhou for nearly ten years and had been pacifying and governing the south. He had no power in the court. Yang Guang's power was the military and the southern Chinese, and his foundation was shallow in the court.

However, Yang Yong was the crown prince for 20 years, and he had stronger support. He was some important officials of the court headed by Gao Qian and the Guanlong Group headed by Yuan. After Gao Qian was demoted, another important official, Liu Shu, took on the important task of continuing to support Yang Yong and became the leader of the "Renshou Mutiny".

Liu Shu was about forty years old, knowledgeable and handsome. He married Princess Lanling, and was the son-in-law of the current dynasty. He was appointed as the Minister of War and the Minister of Personnel. He was a high and powerful position. A few years ago, Liu Shu began to plan the restoration of Yang Yong. He found a substitute who looked very much like Yang Yong and replaced Yang Yong out of the imprisonment. Yang Yong hid in his mansion, waiting for an opportunity.

Yang Jian was critically ill. Liu Shu realized that this was their last chance and the best chance, so he joined forces with his accomplices to start the campaign.

According to Liu Shu's plan, the real Yang Yong took advantage of the night to cover the cover and enter the Renshou Palace in advance. Then Liu Shu persuaded Yang Jian to see his son in the end and then enter the Renshou Palace with fake Yang Yong. Yang Guang would definitely send Yuwen Shu to block Yang Yong's visit, which confused Yang Guang and made Yang Guang think that the overall situation was settled.

His planning was perfect, but unfortunately, human calculations were not as good as God's. The secret of the two Yang Yongs entering the palace was discovered by a small postmaster, revealing the secret of heaven. Yang Yong's thoughts lost the last chance to kill and silence him.

At this time, in a courtyard of the Renshou Palace Shangshu Library, more than a dozen important officials gathered together. They were the core figures in planning this operation, with a total of thirteen people. They put their lives and lives on the former crown prince Yang Yong.

For them, this action can only be successful, not failed.

“Today is the best opportunity!”

Liu Shu's eyes slowly swept towards everyone, and said in an irresistible tone: "The news came from the inner palace that the emperor fainted twice yesterday. He was unable to inquire about the occurrence of the abnormal incident. Today, General He specially changed to the duty, so I decided to launch it tonight. Do you have any opinions?"

"I feel that putting such a major thing on a small general of the Zuowei Zhi Pavilion is a bit too risky?" an important official said in a deep voice.

Liu Shu smiled slightly, "General Dugu is too worried. Killing Yang Guang is just our first step. Killing Yang Guang, there are many major things, such as controlling the army around Renshou Palace, controlling the capital, and dealing with Yang Liang. These are all major problems. On the contrary, killing Yang Guang is the simplest. He has no guards around him, and a few ordinary soldiers can kill him. General He has a thousand people, and he absolutely obeys his command. I think killing one person with a thousand people should be enough. Besides, there is no absolute certainty in anything, and we must take risks."

"What if it fails?" Another important minister, Yu Wen Bi, said.

Liu Shu pondered for a moment, and then said to everyone, "If you fail, I will not be spared, but you may be able to do so. I might as well tell you the truth. All the documents about this operation have been burned. In other words, as long as everyone is silent, Yang Guang will not have any evidence to participate in this operation. However, I believe that it will not fail. We have been planning for four years, and our actions are perfect. As long as Yang Guang is killed in one fell swoop, and then proclaim the imperial edict and re-establish the crown prince, there will be no problem."

At this time, Yuan Yan walked in and smiled at everyone, "There was news just now that the guard general Yu Weng and stopped the fake Yang Yong and did not allow him to enter Renshou's palace."

"It's true that's not what I expected!"

Liu Shu smiled proudly and said, "Yang Suguo really used the sergeant guard to intercept the fake man. Now, they thought they could rest assured."

"Okay, the action is about to begin. Everyone should act according to the plan! As long as you kill Yang Guang, everyone will start together."

Everyone stood up and left, and Liu Shu turned around and walked into the inner room. In the room, Yang Yong was still covered in black and silent. He talked very little, just like an outsider. He was worried about his father's critical illness. After all, he was his father and son in nature. His father was about to die. How could he not be sad, and he could not even see his father for the last time.

"Have your highness finally decided? If your highness gives up, you can still change your surname to spend the rest of your life, but once it is launched, we will have no way back." Liu Shu asked Yang Yong the last time.

Yang Yong was silent for a while and finally nodded, "I know the risks, but I have been the crown prince for twenty years, but I was deposed in the end. No matter what, I will never give up. This is the last chance. Even if I fail and die, it is God's will."

After saying that, Yang Yong sighed a long time ago. He thought of his father again, and felt sad. Seeing that Yang Yong looked sad, Liu Shu comforted him softly and said, "I know that Your Highness is worried about the Lord, but as Your Highness said, this is our last chance now. If we don't seize it, I will never turn over. There is not much time. Your Highness, please put the overall situation first."

Yang Yong sighed, "I just feel sad, but I won't make a big deal. I'm a little worried about the situation in the palace. Is He Shaokang reliable?"

General He Shaokang, the General of the Zuowei Zhi Pavilion, was a key figure in this operation. Yang Yong didn't know his background and was really worried.

Yuan Yan, who was standing aside, smiled and said, "This person was originally the personal bodyguard of the emperor, and later became the confidant general of my brother Yuan Min. He has excellent martial arts skills and was already ours three years ago. He is absolutely reliable. If there is any change in the palace, he will immediately hear news."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone reported outside, "Shangshu Liu, there is an emergency news in the palace!"

Liu Shu was stunned and immediately said, "Let him come in!"

A palace guard came in for a moment. He knelt down on one knee and raised a folded note high, "This is General He's order to send him to him. General He said the situation is urgent."

When Liu Shu took the note, his face suddenly changed drastically and his whole body trembled uncontrollably. Seeing that his expression was strange, Yuan Yan hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

Liu Shu's voice changed and his teeth fought, "The Lord... is broken!"

Yuan Yan and Yang Yong were both shocked. Yang Yong knelt down and couldn't help crying loudly. Liu Shu said anxiously: "Your Highness, now is not the time to cry. The situation is urgent. We must make a quick decision!"

Yang Yong wiped away his tears and said, "Everything depends on Shangshu Liu!"

Liu Shu gritted her teeth and said, "No need to delay, I will enter the palace immediately. I will direct this operation myself!"

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Not long after Liu Shu went to Renshou Palace, Yang Zhao also took his mother Xiao Fei down the mountain and found Yang Su. At this time, Yang Su had just returned from discussing with Yu Wen Shu. Yu Wen Shu and the soldiers who had led the guards of the gate successfully intercepted "Yang Yong" outside Renshou Palace, but Yang Su was still a little uneasy, that was Yang Guang's safety.

Yang Guang lived alone in Renshou Palace, with only eunuchs and palace maids serving him, and there were only four personal guards around him. Since Yang Jian issued an order to weaken the guards of the Eastern Palace in the 19th year of Kaihuang, Yang Jian strictly ordered that the Eastern Palace or Prince guards should not be allowed to enter the imperial palace or Renshou Palace. Yang Su was very worried that the emperor was about to die. Once the emperor passed away, what happened in Renshou Palace would happen, and the four guards were far from enough, so Yang Guang could only wait for death.

And his grandson Yuan Qing, Yang Su also felt a little regretful. At this critical moment, Yuan Qing shouldn't have appeared here.

Just when Yang Su was worried, Yang Zhao arrived and relayed his father's meaning. Yang Su was quick to react, and the two deposed princes Yang Yong, did Yang Yong want to fight for the throne at the last moment?

Although the matter seems a bit ridiculous, Yang Su knows very well that although Yang Yong has been deposed for four years, those who support him still hold the court's power. As long as Yang Guang suddenly dies, Yang Yong will be able to turn the tables.

Yang Su's cold sweat had already come down. It turned out that Yang Yong, who was intercepting outside, was actually a substitute. The real Yang Yong sneaked into another palace three days ago.

Yang Zhao was even more heartbroken. He handed the gold medal to Yang Su and said anxiously: "Prime Minister, the information of the emperor is not good. This is their best opportunity to use mobile phones. My father asked the Prime Minister to lead the guards of the East Palace into the palace immediately, and he could not delay it for a moment!"

Yang Su took the gold medal and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Your Highness. The old minister knew that the situation was serious and would make arrangements immediately. Not only did the guards of the East Palace go up the mountain immediately, but the army of Wuhou Guards outside must also be controlled in their hands."

Yang Su walked out quickly, and when he reached the door, he turned back and said, "Your Highness's guards, please hand them over to Yuwen Chengdu."
Chapter completed!