Chapter 16: Accompanying the Lord like a tiger

"Report to Your Majesty, I have evidence. (《》)"

Yang Yuanqing looked back and a eunuch hurriedly came forward with a golden plate. The plate contained several items from Yang Yuanqing. Yang Yuanqing presented a golden arrow and a bamboo letter to Yang Guang. "This is the golden arrow order given to the Chuyue tribe by the Western Turkic Khan. He ordered them to attack Yiwu. I got it from their Khan's tent. In addition, the reason why I decided to attack Chuyue was because they first sent three thousand troops to ambush the Sui army's patrol, causing more than 30 Sui soldiers to kill."

Yang Guang picked up the golden arrow and looked at it, then put it aside. He was actually not interested in this and did not recognize Zhang Jin's impeachment. So what if the Great Sui Empire opened up territory and massacred the Hu clan?

He was more concerned about the land controlled by Chuyue. Yang Guang stood up and walked to the Western Regions map on the wall, pointed to a large area of ​​land west of Yiwu with a wooden pole and said: "In your memorial, Chuyue people fled west, and the west of Yiwu has become a land without a border. I suggest that the court occupy it as soon as possible. I am very interested. You can tell me in detail."

Yang Yuanqing also picked up the wooden pole and pointed to the land west of Yiwu and said: "This area is located on the northern foot of Shiluman Mountain and west of Pulehai. After the Western Han Dynasty destroyed the Luntai Kingdom, the Jin Manshi was established. The Wuji School Commander led his army to garrison the land in this area. It was the only way to the north of the Silk Road. It was originally a habitat for the Chuyue tribe. Now the Chuyue tribe escaped westward, and this land was empty. I have sent 800 troops to guard it. Now the Western Turks are in conflict and have no time to take care of it. This is a good opportunity for us to build counties again."

Yang Guang stared at the map for a long time and opened up territory. This was something he had dreamed of for many years. He surpassed Han and Wu and allowed the military flag of the Sui Dynasty to go further. At this moment, the flame of his ideal began to burn.

He suddenly turned around and stared at Yang Yuanqing and said, "Tell me what you think?"

Yang Yuanqing bowed and said, "I have three plans. The first plan is to increase troops and establish Jinman County, which is still under the jurisdiction of Yiwu County. However, Yiwu County's military strength is obviously insufficient, and the imperial court needs to add at least another 5,000 troops; the second plan is to add troops and establish Tingzhou County, and to add another 5,000 troops; the third plan is to restore the Western Regions Protectorate of the Han Dynasty based on the two counties of Yiwu and Tingzhou to ensure military control of the Western Regions."

"Then which plan do you agree with?" Yang Guang asked again. The latest chapter of the Holy Church

"My original intention was to agree with the third plan to establish the Western Regions Protectorate, but the time has not come, which will cause a strong rebound from Qiezi and the Western Turks. Therefore, I suggest that Tingzhou and county be established first, and officials reserve, and then establish the Western Regions Protectorate after the time is ripe."

Yang Guang nodded slowly, "The first plan is soft, I don't want to take it, the third plan is indeed not ripe, and I also feel hasty. Your second plan is neither too anxious nor too slow. I agree deeply, so I will build a Tingzhou County first according to your words."

Yang Guang sat down, opened Zhang Jin's memorial directly, and drew the word "No" on it with a red pen, rejecting his impeachment.

Yang Guang seemed a little excited and said in a jokey tone: "In the future, I will establish the Western Regions Protectorate, and I will let you be the first Protectorate, are you willing?"

Yang Yuanqing hesitated for a moment but did not answer. Yang Guang was slightly stunned. He thought Yang Yuanqing would say, "I am willing to serve Your Majesty." Unexpectedly, Yang Yuanqing was silent.

"What, don't you want to?" Yang Guang looked at him silently, without any expression in his eyes. I wonder what he was thinking?

Yang Yuanqing smiled bitterly, "If I really become the escort of the Western Regions, I'm afraid someone will impeach me and be unscrupulous."

"Why do you say that?"

"I heard a child sing when I entered the city today. Jingzhou sheep was born on the New Year's Day..."

Yang Yuanqing told Yang Guang about the incident of hearing the nursery rhyme today, and finally said earnestly: "This nursery rhyme has only been circulated in the past two days. It is obviously aimed at my return to the capital. I beg Your Majesty to investigate the matter thoroughly and not let me bear such unreasonable crimes."

In fact, Yang Guang also heard about the nursery rhyme. He vaguely guessed that it was related to Yuanshou, but he did not want to inquire. First, there was no evidence, and secondly, he did not want to interfere in the struggle between the Guanlong nobles and the Shandong gentry, so he pretended not to know about the nursery rhyme. Now that Yang Yuanqing has clearly proposed to investigate thoroughly, he will not be able to pretend to be confused.

Yang Guang smiled and said, "I will investigate this matter, but I may not be able to find it. I will use another way to clear your innocence. Regarding your reward for this battle in the Western Regions, I will announce it again in a few days after Yuwen Shu returns to Beijing. (")"

Yang Yuanqing's heart suddenly jumped, saying that he would not let him return to the Western Regions! But after a second thought, he knew that it was impossible. If he was appointed as the prefect of Tingzhou County, it would not be promoted to his position, but demotion.

Yang Guang seemed to know what he was thinking, so he smiled and patted his shoulder: "Don't worry! I won't let you go to the Western Regions for the time being. You have been on the border for more than ten years. It's really a little harder. I will let you enjoy the prosperity of the Sui Dynasty for several years."

Yang Yuanqing smiled bitterly in his heart. Yang Guang's subtext said that he would not be able to return to Wuyuan County for a while. It seemed that the nursery rhyme still played a subtle role in Yang Guang's heart.

"If Your Majesty has nothing else, I will sue you."

"Go! Reunite with your wife, visit your father, and go see Princess Leping when you have time. Your wife has to be awarded a first-class imperial edict, which is actually her strong request."

Yang Yuanqing was slightly stunned. It was Yang Lihua's meaning. Didn't she say that the boy was in high positions and was jealous? Why did she try her best to ask her wife Gao Feng?

Yang Yuanqing was puzzled and retreated. Yang Guang walked to the map with his hands behind his back, looking at the land west of Yiwu, and an excitement arose from his heart. He smiled to himself and said, "Yes, build the Western Regions Protectorate again, I hope I can see this day!"

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After leaving the imperial study room, Yang Yuanqing walked all the way to the wide square of Xuanzheng Hall. This is the place where courtesy and court officials gather every morning. Today is Xunxu, and the square is particularly empty.

Looking at the blue sky, Yang Yuanqing breathed a light tone. For some reason, he also felt like he was accompanied by the king. Yang Guang began to secretly bring murderous intent to his words. He clearly didn't want him to go to the Western Regions again, but he deliberately asked him to protect the Western Regions. He was obviously afraid of getting close to the Yang family, but he deliberately asked him to visit his father.

All of this is the change that followed his marriage with the Pei family. He has entered a force group, and Yang Guang no longer trusts him as he used to, or he will no longer become the knife in Yang Guang's hands.

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"Yuan Qing!"

Someone called him behind him, interrupting his thoughts. When Yang Yuanqing turned around, he saw a famous magistrate waving to him more than twenty steps away. A dragon-panning stone pillar blocked his sight. He walked forward two steps and it turned out to be Pei Yun.

Yang Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, and he quickly met him, "Second grandfather, isn't it Xunyou today?"

Yang Yuanqing is called his wife. The call of "Second Grandfather" was very natural, which made Pei Yun feel a little warm in his heart. He has always been lukewarm towards Yang Yuanqing. Although it was because Yang Yuanqing was not his grandson-in-law, it was also related to his slight prejudice against Yang Yuanqing. He always felt that Yang Yuanqing was too scheming and Pei's party would be tired of him.

But after not seeing each other for half a year, Yang Yuanqing's first words were to call his second grandfather, which surprised Pei Yun and was also a little moved. He smiled and said, "Everyone can't rest for Xunxiu. The court always keeps people. Today I happen to be on duty."

Seeing that Yang Yuanqing was still wearing a military uniform, he pointed at the side hall with his thumb and asked, "Are you here to meet the saint before you go home?"

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I just returned to Beijing, but I didn't have time to go back home. I'm about to go back now."

Pei Yun pondered for a moment and said, "You can come to Pei Mansion tonight! I want to tell you some things."

"Um!"

Yang Yuanqing agreed, "Then I will go back first, Minqiu and I will come here directly tonight."

Yang Yuanqing bowed and said goodbye. Pei Yun looked at his back and walked away. He thought of some things that had appeared recently. He was really worried. He couldn't help but sigh softly.

Thinking of his beautiful wife whom he had not seen in nearly half a year, Yang Yuanqing also felt warm. He rushed all the way on Dingdingmen Street. After a moment, he arrived at Chongyefang and entered the gate. He stopped until his home. Seeing a carriage parked at the door, Yang Yuanqing was a little confused. Who was coming?

He turned over and got off the horse, and saw an extra gatekeeper at the door. He was about fifty years old and kind. He sat on the threshold and was weaving a straw sandal with all his energy. The gatekeeper suddenly felt something. When he looked up, he saw Yang Yuanqing, and smiled and stood up to salute, "It's my son-in-law who is back!"

With this 'son-in-law', Yang Yuanqing knew that he was a servant of the Pei Mansion. Yang Yuanqing also bowed and pointed to the carriage and asked, "Who is here?"

"There are two female officials in the palace who came to teach the wife to learn the etiquette in the palace. They have been here for two consecutive days, saying that today is the last day."

Yang Yuanqing realized after a second thought that his wife should be going to meet Empress Xiao, and was practicing courtship! He smiled and quickly walked into the gate, but saw Green Tea hurriedly walking out with a basket, gaining weight a little more than before, and growing a little taller. Green Tea saw Yuan Qing at the sight of Green Tea, and jumped up happily, "Young Master, you are back!"

Yang Yuanqing was particularly happy when he saw her. He thought she would get married in Wuyuan County, but he didn't expect that she would come to the capital. After all, she was the maid who had been serving him and had some feelings.

Yang Yuanqing tapped her head and smiled, "You little girl, haven't you married yet?"

Green Tea's face turned red and lowered his head and said aggrievedly: "Young Master, didn't you say you would accompany the emperor to inspect Yulin County and then come back? As a result, you never came back as soon as you went there. I asked a few personal soldiers and said you were demoted. I don't know where to find you. Fortunately, you wrote a letter, why would I really get married?"

"Oh! Who should I marry?" Yang Yuanqing asked curiously.

Green Tea secretly glanced at him, then lowered his head in fear, his face turned redder, and said a little shyly: "Does your son really want me to get married?"

"You silly girl!"

Yang Yuanqing smiled and grabbed her braided in a ring shape and walked quickly towards the inner house, "Is Madam in the inner house?"

"Well! The lady is in the inner hall."

Green Tea wanted to catch up, but suddenly she stopped again. She didn't know what she thought of, her face turned redder, she turned her head and ran out of the mansion, "Uncle Afu, I'll go out to buy something and come back soon!"

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[To explain it, the "Shandong" of the Shandong gentry refers to the east of Wushan Mountain, which is near Sanmenxia today]

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