Chapter 3: Dying without a burial place

Yang Guozhong walked into Yang Xi's room surrounded by several followers.

"My child has met his father!" Because he still had many memories of his previous life, Yang Xi didn't feel any strangeness after seeing Yang Guozhong come in, and he naturally came forward to greet him. If Yang Guozhong could come back at this time and come to see him, he

Of course I'm very happy.

He could tell Yang Guozhong directly about many things. He was thinking about how to say it without making Yang Guozhong feel too strange.

Growing up in the South, he was used to calling him "Dad" later in his life. He felt that Dad was the most intimate title. Compared with his father, he felt that he had a much higher status and did not have that special feeling of family affection. He did not feel unnatural when he called Yang Guozhong father.

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Of course, he is "acknowledging the thief as his father", but there is nothing he can do about it. Who told him to time travel into the body of Yang Guozhong's son!

"Xi'er, you finally woke up. I don't know how happy my father is!" Yang Guozhong, who hurried into the room, saw that Yang Xi had woken up and stood up to salute him. He didn't know how happy he was.

His beloved youngest son was in a coma for two days after being injured in an accident. Although the palace doctor said there was no danger to his life, Yang Guozhong, who was busy with court affairs, was still worried. When he got up this morning, he saw that Yang Xi had regained consciousness.

He wanted to stay with Yang Xi until he woke up, but the palace came to summon him and the emperor asked him to enter the palace quickly. He did not dare to delay, so he entered the palace immediately. After the court affairs were discussed and everything was arranged, he also

He went back home, and his servants reported that Yang Xi had regained consciousness and immediately came over to visit him.

Four days ago, in response to his strong suggestion, the imperial court had ordered Ge Shuhan to attack with all the troops in Tongguan. Early this morning, news came that after Ge Shuhan came into contact with the bandit army, the bandit army was defeated.

During the military pursuit, Yang Guozhong felt that this move could achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone. He felt a little happy. When he heard that Yang Xi had regained consciousness, he didn't know how happy he was, so he showed extra care in his words!

"Thank you for your father's care. The child is fine. The reason why he fell asleep a few days ago was just because of a heavy blow to his head. He was not seriously injured. When he woke up, he was fine. He felt better than before falling asleep. Even some of the previous

Things that I didn't quite understand are now clear!" Yang Xi maintained a very respectful manner when talking to Yang Guozhong.

After all, he was the powerful prime minister of the Tang Dynasty who was inferior to one person but superior to ten thousand people. Yang Guozhong had a very strong aura. Although he showed a very caring look when facing Yang Xi, Yang Xi still felt a little oppressed, but he had a good attitude.

, without any cramped performance.

Some people of this era, including Gao Lishi, Yang Guozhong and others, because historical records indicate that they were all those who stirred up power and harmed the country and the people, Yang Xi hated him from the bottom of his heart. However, due to his tempering and experience in later generations, he would not be dissatisfied.

These people showed no disgust at all. Knowing that in ancient times, there was a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority, and there was an order of seniority and youth, he would give them enough respect. What's more, Yang Guozhong is still the father of his body!

Yang Guozhong should have been very handsome when he was young. Now that he is older, he is very comfortable to look at and quite graceful. He does not have the annoying taste of the traitorous ministers played in movies and TV. This also makes Yang Xi's

The "uncomfortable" feeling is less.

Yang Xi couldn't help but think of the famous Yang family woman, Yang Guozhong's sister, Yang Yuhuan, who was hailed by later generations as one of the "Four Beauties" in ancient times. She didn't know how beautiful this legendary beauty was.

It seems that the genes of the Yang family are very good in terms of appearance. The children they give birth to are either beautiful women or handsome men, and he has also benefited from them.

I don't know why, but after meeting Yang Guozhong, the anxiety and tension that Yang Xi had in his heart disappeared, and he did not urgently explain to Yang Guozhong what he wanted to say about how to defend Tongguan. Of course, he didn't know this.

It’s caused by the remaining memories and temperament of the original body!

Facing the gazes of many servants around him, Yang Guozhong also put away the love he showed unknowingly, replaced it with a serious expression, and told Yang Xi: "Xi'er, just be fine, don't worry about being a father."

I am worried about you. You have just woken up. You should rest more and stop standing. After you have rested, go and see your mother! I still have a lot of things to deal with as a father. I will come see you when I have time!"

Yang Guozhong's wife, Yang Xi's biological mother Pei Rou, suffered from cold a few days ago and has not yet recovered. She also heard that Yang Xi was injured and fell into a coma. She was so devoted to her son that she continued to accompany Yang Xi, and eventually she herself fell into a coma from overwork.

It passed. But Pei Rou was just in a coma due to sadness and overwork. She woke up after lying down for a day, but couldn't get up, otherwise she would have come to visit Yang Xi long ago!

"I respect my father's instructions!" Yang Xi saluted again, but before Yang Guozhong turned around, he said eagerly: "It's just my father. I have some very urgent thoughts to tell my father. I hope my father can listen to what I have to say."

talk!"

"Oh?!" Yang Guozhong, who was about to turn around and leave, stopped and looked at Yang Xi in confusion: "Xi'er, what do you want to say?"

Yang Xi looked at Yang Guozhong's side. Yang Guozhong understood and immediately asked all the people in the room to leave.

"Now there are only two of us, father and son. If anything happens to you, Xi'er, please just tell your father!"

Seeing that Yang Guozhong did not refuse his request, Yang Xi was pleasantly surprised and said hurriedly: "Father, my son heard something about the current situation a few days ago. After he woke up this morning, he was thinking about it and had some ideas.

I want to talk to my father, and I hope my father can listen to what my son has to say!"

"Things about the current situation?" Upon hearing what Yang Xi said, Yang Guozhong's brows tightened and he looked at Yang Xi in confusion, "Xi'er, why are you interested in the current situation? What opinions do you have to share with me as a father?

What? Come, let’s sit down and talk!”

Yang Guozhong had four sons, namely Yang Xuan, Yang Biao, Yang Xiao, and Yang Xi, all of whom were legitimate sons and were born to his first wife Pei Rou.

Yang Xuan was appointed as Taifuqing and Minister of Household Affairs, Yang Ba, who was Princess Wanchun, was appointed as Hongluqing, and Yang Xiao was appointed as Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Yang Xi, who was only seventeen years old, did not have a real official position and received a sinecure as a substitute for the emperor. Yang Guozhong met with his son

They discussed court affairs, but they mainly discussed court affairs with Yang Xuan and Yang Bao, who were in important positions, and never discussed court affairs with Yang Xi, the younger son. Among the four sons, Yang Guozhong felt that Yang Xi was the smartest, both in terms of talent and talent.

He is also the best in martial arts, but this son is too young and is overspoiled by his wife Pei Rou. He often does some lawless things, which is very troublesome. Yang Guozhong has always felt that his youngest son is not old enough to let him do things.

At that time, I had never discussed court affairs with him. I was very surprised when I heard Yang Xi say this solemnly today. But because I was in a good mood, I still wanted to hear what Yang Xi would say!

"Father, is the court preparing to order Ge Shuhan to lead his army out of Tongguan to fight the rebels?" Because Yang Guozhong was his father and it was said that he loved him very much, Yang Xi did not hesitate and asked directly!

When Yang Guozhong heard that Yang Xi actually asked this question, he frowned in displeasure: "Xier, what's wrong with you? Don't you agree with this method? When news of the great victory in the north came, you ordered Ge Shuhan to lead his army to fight.

, take advantage of the enemy's unstable foothold to defeat him?"

The imperial court had ordered Ge Shuhan to go out to fight two days ago, but at this time Yang Guozhong did not want to tell his son about this.

"Father, that's right!" Yang Xi looked at Yang Guozhong without hesitation, and said with a firm look that Yang Guozhong had never seen before: "According to my child's opinion, ordering the officers and soldiers to abandon the natural danger of Tongguan and go out to fight in the city is really the best thing for soldiers to do.

It’s the last resort! You must never do this!”

"Tell me why you think so!" Yang Guozhong's face turned ugly and he was very angry. If Yang Xi hadn't just recovered from his injury, he would have sternly reprimanded him or walked away!

"Father, the rebels led by Thief An are all good frontier troops. They have been fighting all year round and are very experienced in combat. They are especially good at field battles and collaborative combat on foot and cavalry. This collaborative combat capability cannot be formed in a day or two.

For such an elite force, even if hundreds of thousands of new soldiers are gathered to fight against them, they will be completely defeated! A general like Feng Changqing who is good at fighting has been defeated repeatedly, and he did not dare to join forces with Gao Xianzhi.

Instead of attacking, they stationed their troops in Tongguan and wanted to use the natural dangers of Tongguan to stop the enemy. Boy knew that this was the most effective way to defend against the enemy when he had no choice. In a field battle, the officers and soldiers defending Tongguan were no match for the rebels!" Seeing Yang Guozhong's face

With a displeased look on his face, Yang Xi quickly added, "If the troops in Tongguan are good frontier troops, they can go out of the city and fight the rebels to the death!"

Yang Guozhong was silent, but he was also thinking about what his son said. Of course, his son's words had different weight than what the people around him said!

Seeing that Yang Guozhong did not expressly reprimand him, Yang Xi became bolder and said harshly: "My father must also know that the banner raised by the bandit army this time is aimed at you. The thieves An want to 'clear the emperor's side', and he wants to get rid of you most."

That person is you! You have always been at odds with An Lushan and have a deep hatred. If the rebels come to Chang'an, then father, you will be the first person the rebels want to eliminate! There is another possibility. If the rebels threaten, if the imperial court orders

They retreated if they ordered my father to be executed. So, father, what do you think the emperor would do? What would the other ministers suggest?"

Yang Xi's words made the muscles on Yang Guozhong's face jump, and his face became a little distorted!

Seeing that Yang Guozhong reacted to these words, Yang Xi, who was relieved, continued: "So the boy thinks that what his father needs to do now is to try his best to keep the rebels out of Tongguan. Tongguan is the last gate to Chang'an.

If Tongguan is lost, Chang'an will not be safe. If Tongguan is still in the hands of the army, then if Tongguan is defended by the natural dangers, Chang'an will be safe. According to what the child sees, his father should try his best to mobilize all his forces to defend Tongguan instead of

Come out and fight! Otherwise, Chang'an will be in danger, my father's life will be in danger, and our family will die without a burial place! Father, for the lives of our family, you must make careful considerations and do everything possible to defend Tongguan, and will

The rebels are blocking Tongguan City!"

After Yang Xi finished speaking, he stared at Yang Guozhong with shining eyes, waiting for Yang Guozhong's reaction! He knew that the most effective way to impress Yang Guozhong was to use the future and lives of Yang Guozhong and their family as bargaining chips.

, Only in this way can Yang Guozhong be persuaded. From other aspects, from the perspective of national justice, he, the "father", cannot be made to change his mind.
Chapter completed!