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Chapter 42 The king and the ministers play

In the Sui Dynasty, the Great Dynasty was in sight, and the New Year was held, that is, the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, while the Small Dynasty was an administrative day specially organized by officials above the fifth rank. These people would formally organize the meetings for special events, which were not fixed, and some specific court officials would be summoned. Generally, before going to court, officials knew what to discuss and were mentally prepared in advance.

For example, this time Xiaochao.

At the time of Mao, Yang Tong walked out of his bedroom. He was thinking about the current situation of food shortage in Luoyang City, the method of destroying Wang Shichong and the development prospects of the entire Luoyang. All kinds of problems were tangled like a mess. No wonder so many historians in ancient and modern times said that it was difficult to fight the country, and it was even more difficult to sit in the country.

In Daye Hall, Yang Tong sat high on the dragon throne. Officials above the fifth rank bowed their heads and shouted for the emperor's longevity. This was a ritual. The popular trend of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was not too petty about etiquette. Yang Tong accepted this calmly. Less than the special etiquette of courtesy and worship was equivalent to missing a lot of trouble. Of course he was happy. But even so, there was still not much joy on the court officials' faces.

Yang Tong knew what was worried about the court officials in front of him, so he deliberately did not mention it. He cleared his throat and said, "There are three governments, one is food shortage: I am about to fight with Wang Shichong, and military food is shortage, so I used gold and silver to buy it from the people, causing the price of food among the people to soar, and the ministers came to discuss it."

"The second is strategy: I want the entire territory of Luoyang, how to fight, how to send troops, and the ministers make plans;"

"Sanna bravery: the strategy is decided, and it will take the lives of all the generals."

"Who is my dear to relieve my worries?"

The goal is clear, the topic is prominent, and the targeted solution is the style that Yang Tong developed in the army. When doing something, he will always solve the difficulties and how to solve them. After solving the problems, he will first understand the benefits before doing them to avoid future troubles. This is also the winning method for him to start a business after he retires from the army.

After the ministers looked at each other, they looked surprised as if they heard the amnesty order. The tension that was confined to them was gradually disappearing. What they were afraid of is that His Majesty asked about coins and the trust of the people. Now that the emperor doesn’t ask, why don’t he share the worries for His Majesty? What if he remembered it one after another?

"His Majesty."

The veteran Pang Yu stood up and swept his eyes to everyone. He knew what these court officials were. He first said, "If Your Majesty is short of food, the old minister is willing to lead his army to attack Luokou to solve your urgent needs." In one sentence, three problems have been solved for you. It is simple and clear, and the typical character of a general.

Huo Shiju also had the majesty of the past. He stood behind Pang Yu and said in a muffled voice: "I am willing to help the war, even if I sacrifice my life, I will do whatever I want."

The two of them stood up, and almost all the civil and military officials in the court knew why. Pei Renji was the Zuo Pushe, the Duke of Zheng, and Pei Xingyan also made him the Duke of the State, and he was also the general of the prefecture. What about these two? The guards of the palace did not fight a battle, but they participated but did not make any contribution. Can we not be in a hurry?

Pei Renji quickly stood up and said slowly: "Your Majesty, Luoyang has just arrived and the generals have not yet rested. My son Pei Xingyan is still on the top of the city to defend the king of the country, and the country is in vain. The country is in poverty and the people are short of troops. It is not a good opportunity to send troops at this time."

The ministers looked at each other and no one said anything. The court belonged to your family. Who would have said a mistake at this time? You remembered that you were asked about the crime of having sex with Wang Shichong. Can you commit crimes? You, do you like to fight or not? They just put their mouths on their mouths and listen without saying anything.

When Pei Ren returned to his seat at the base station, Gao Shilian said behind him: "Mr. Pei, I'm anxious."

Pei Renji looked back and responded in a low voice: "You must be anxious. If you really want to send troops, Luoyang is empty. Wang Shichong takes the opportunity to attack. My Sui Dynasty is in danger."

Gao Shilian is not qualified to stand in the court now, but was brought in by Pei Renji. Since the conversation that day, Gao Shilian has moved into Pei Mansion that night. At that time, Pei Renji had already understood what Gao Shilian thought. Why did he bring people here as soon as he went to court today? I guess His Majesty will be rewarded.

"Gao Shilian!"

Gao Shilian stood honestly on one side of the class, hiding in the crowd to hide, but Pei Renji exposed him when he was standing out, and Yang Tong saw this person directly named him in the court.

In the court, calling you a gentleman is respectful of knowledge, but in the court, as the emperor, you must call him by his name directly.

"Who is this person?"

"It's Gao Shilian..."

Some of the ministers knew him and some didn't, but they started to whisper at that moment, and none of them understood why Gao Shilian appeared in the court at this time. Wasn't he using troops to Wang Shichong? Why did Gao Shilian from Jiaozhi come back? There were two obstacles between Wang Shichong and Zhu Jie from Luoyang to Jiaozhi?

Gao Shilian stood up among the figures of officials above the fifth rank in the court and said, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Yang Tong smiled. It was indeed famous for his desires and was the most fascinating talented man. It seemed that he had worked for what Gao Shilian said: "Come on, speak freely."

"Ask him?"

Today, the lowest level in the court is the fifth rank. You, the emperor who has just ascended the throne, actually asked a marching Sima. What can he say?

Whether in Chang'an or Luoyang today, Gao Shilian has never been a high-ranking official. Even if someone knows him in the court, he has only heard of some filial piety and knowledge at most. Does he understand this political matter?

Gao Shilian stood in the court and said in a proper manner: "What Your Majesty asked is not food, nor is it a soldier..." As soon as he spoke, he attracted everyone's attention with one sentence: "It is to ask the way Wang Shichong must win. If he wins, he will naturally have no shortage of money and food."

Gao Shilian glanced at Yang Tong, Yang Tong nodded slightly, but stopped halfway. Gao Shilian immediately frowned and thought, "Your Majesty, no one dares to protect the way to win, but I feel that there is an open plan to be used."

"Speak to me."

"I feel that Luoyang should be short of some food. When the people are resentful, Your Majesty asks for the people and orders a general to go to Luokou with the anger of all the people. At that time, the soldiers are hungry parents behind them, and they will definitely use their lives. Your Majesty, if you can protect the people's reputation, seize the power of Luokou, and win the battles and victory, you can also return to Luokou."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and stood back to the court, as if he had said nothing.

"good!"

Yang Tong stretched out his hand and pointed: "What a great noble man, he is really my Kongming!"

Pei Renji turned around and glared at Gao Shilian: "Are you crazy?! This is clearly a trap that I will surely die in the Sui Dynasty!" After he said this, he was about to leave. Gao Shilian grabbed it quickly: "Don't be anxious, Gong Pei, there is no discussion in the court at all, so please ask Gong Pei to take Shilian into the palace after he scattered the court."

“Why?”

"Don't Mr. Pei know that this is what His Majesty played for Wang Shichong?"

The two were talking when the old eunuch heard a shout from the court: "Gao Shilian heard from the seal."

Gao Shilian hurriedly left work and knelt in the court.

"The country is in the process of employing people. Gao Shilian is well-educated and should contribute to the country. He is specially awarded the title of Gao Shilian's Minister of Personnel. If he makes new contributions, he will discuss the rewards."

"Chao~scatter~"

Just...this is over?

When all the civil and military officials were thinking that when they walked to the palace gate, Gao Shilian rushed to Pei Renji's side and said, "Mr. Pei, take me into the palace quickly. Your Majesty has something to do to summon me."

"Call you?"

"Oh, Mr. Pei, go quickly."

Pei Renji must have been deaf. He could hear every word in the court, but he didn't hear a call to Gao Shilian. It was obvious that his words were sincere and it was difficult to refuse. Besides, he had something to ask, so he turned around and walked towards the deep palace, and slowly entered with the eunuch.

"Xuan, Gao Shilian, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, met with him."

Pei Renji stood outside the palace gate and was stunned. Seeing the eunuch leader Gao Shilian went in, he didn't even say anything to pay attention to him. Why did Gao Shilian become his new favorite after entering the court?

For a quarter of an hour, two quarters of an hour, Pei Renji stood at the palace gate for half an hour before seeing Gao Shilian come out with a smile. Seeing this, Pei Renji quickly asked: "How?"
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