In March of the first year of Daye.
The sky had just brightened.
Daxing City, the capital of the Sui Dynasty, was already bustling with activity.
A fierce debate was going on in the morning court of Daxing Palace.
Minister Cui Junsu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs said generously,"Your Majesty, the construction of Luoyang, the eastern capital, is inappropriate. It costs a huge amount of money and is a waste of manpower and wealth.”
Taichang Shaoqing Pei Yun also stepped forward and said,""This old minister seconds. Apart from Luoyang, the eastern capital, even the construction of the Great Wall needs to be discussed. Just the Tongji Canal alone is already a waste of manpower and money.”
"I also agree!"
A few more ministers jumped out to agree with Pei Yun and Cui Junsu.
For a time, the ministers were excited.
General Guo Yan of the Left Military Guards snorted."The toad yawns in such a big tone. Does His Majesty need you two old fogeys to teach him how to do things? I think you guys are old and muddle-headed."
Cui Junsu and Pei Yun were furious.
"Guo Yan, you, a mere warrior, actually dared to humiliate us. If His Majesty does not punish you severely, where will the dignity of the Imperial Court be?”
Imperial Censor Zhang Heng quickly tried to smooth things over."Milords, please calm down. Guo Yan didn't mean what he said. We're all here to share His Majesty's worries…"
Before he could finish, Guo Yan shouted,"I'm not. I'm just scolding them. How are these two old fogeys sharing the king's worries? You're clearly making things difficult for His Majesty!"
"This brat is so arrogant that I'm going to die of anger!"
The ministers in the court were arguing.
Yang Su, Gao Wei, and Yu Wenshu, the general of Zuo Xiaowei, said nothing.
Yu Wenshu stole a glance at the Emperor.
According to the Emperor's temper, he would have flown into a rage long ago. How could he be so calm today?
It seemed a little abnormal.
Yang Su, Gao Wei, He Ruobi, and the others also noticed it.
Gao Wei sighed in his heart. The Emperor had already made up his mind to build Luoyang, the eastern capital.
According to this master's temper, wouldn't he be looking for trouble if he jumped out to oppose at this time?
The young emperor sitting on the dragon throne finally opened his eyes.
He was wearing a black and red dragon robe. He had a handsome face and a dignified aura between his brows.
He was Great Sui Emperor Yang Guang.
A meaningful smile flashed across Yang Guang's face.
He suddenly stood up.
The court was instantly silent.
Yang Guanghuan walked down the steps and arrived at the main hall.
Many of the officials were nervous. Yang Guang was famous for his moody character, so they didn't know who was going to be in trouble this time.
Everyone looked sympathetically at Cui Junsu, Pei Yun, and the other ministers who had expressed their opposition.
Cui Junsu was from the Cui family of Qinghe, and Pei Yun was from the Pei family of Hedong. The two of them might not be beheaded, but the officials who supported them would probably be in trouble.
Who knew that after Yang Guang got off the dragon throne, he didn't go find trouble with Cui Junsu and Pei Yun.
Instead, he came to Yang Su, Gao Wei, and the others who were standing at the front.
With a smile on his face, Yang Guang looked at them one by one." Yang Su, Gao Wei, He Ruobi, Yuwen Bi, Zhangsun Sheng, you're all still alive. Very good, very good, haha…"
Yang Su, Gao Wei, Yu Wenshu, and the others were shocked. They bowed at the same time."Your Majesty…"
What did His Majesty mean by this? Did he think that they had lived too long?
Yang Su and the others complained incessantly. Could it be that the Emperor was angry at them for not supporting him just now?
This was troublesome!
Yang Guang didn't care what they thought. He came in front of Cui Junsu and Pei Yun and thought for a moment before saying,"Cui Junsu from the Cui family of Qinghe and Pei Yun from the Pei family of Hedong, you two are good.”
Cui Junsu and Pei Yun looked at each other, gritted their teeth, and knelt on the ground.
Cui Junsu said in grief and indignation," This old minister contradicted Your Majesty. It is my fault alone. If Your Majesty wants to kill, then kill me. Don't implicate my family."”
Pei Yun also said in a deep voice," Your Majesty, if you want to kill me, then kill me. I still have the same words. Luoyang, the eastern capital, cannot be built."”
"Kill you?" Yang Guang laughed. The Cui family of Qinghe and the Pei family of Hedong are the foundation of the empire. If I kill you, I won't be able to sit on the throne.”
"I dare not!"
Pei Yun and Cui Junsu's hearts trembled. Yang Guang's words were somewhat murderous.
Yang Guang reached out and helped Cui Junsu and Pei Yun up from the ground.
Cui Junsu and Pei Yun were instantly flattered.
Yang Guang patted Cui Junsu's hand and said,"Minister Cui is not afraid of the imperial power and dares to speak for the people of the world.”
"Since all of you are against the construction of the Eastern Capital, Luoyang, then I will comply with you. The Eastern Capital, Luoyang, will not be built!”
Before the ministers could react, Yang Guang continued,""Not only that, stop the construction of the Great Wall and Tongji Canal!”
All the ministers were stunned. They suspected that they had heard wrongly.
"Your Majesty, are we not going to repair the Great Wall east of Yulin?" Yu Shiji stepped forward. Then how can we resist the Turkic invasion?"
Yang Guang looked forward." Yang Su, He Ruobi, come and protect your son. Gao Wei, are you old and can't lift a knife?"”
Yang Su and the others stepped forward at the same time.”
Yang Guang laughed." With all the generals here, it doesn't matter if the Great Wall isn't repaired. It's settled then!"”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
It seemed that Yang Guang was serious. The heads of many officials in the court buzzed.
According to Yang Guang's temper, this situation was a little abnormal. If things went wrong, something big might happen.
Yang Guang suddenly turned to look at Guo Yan.
"Guo Yan!"
"I'm here!"
Yang Guang stared at him and said," Just now, you roared in the court and insulted the two beloved ministers, Cui and Pei. You were fined two months of salary. Are you convinced?"”
Guo Yan chuckled.”
Yang Guang turned around and asked Pei Yun and Cui Junsu,""Are the two beloved ministers satisfied with Zhen's treatment?”
Two months of salary was nothing. What kind of punishment was this?
However, he did not dare to say anything.
Cui Junsu and Pei Yun could only bow and say,"Thank you, Your Majesty, for upholding justice. This old minister is grateful.”
"As long as you're satisfied!"
Yang Guang returned to the palace and looked down at the ministers,""Today's court meeting ends here.”
With that, he turned around and walked towards the back of the hall.
All the ministers bowed at the same time.”
Yang Guang had just taken two steps when he stopped,""Who is the chief of the 100,000 imperial guards?”
Right General Yu Wenshu immediately stepped forward.""Your Majesty, I am in charge."
Yang Guang glanced at him." From today onwards, you should rest first. The Left Military Guard General Guo Yan will be the head of the Imperial Guards!"”
Yu Wenshu was stunned.
Guo Yan was the first to react. He knelt on the ground and said happily,"This subject obeys the decree!"
Yu Wenshu had no choice but to accept the decree.”
By the time he raised his head, Yang Guang had already left under his escort.
Cui Junsu and Pei Yun looked at each other. Wasn't he punishing Guo Yan?
How did he get promoted?
They turned around and saw Guo Yan grinning at them.
Yang Guang had already returned to the Divine Dragon Palace.
The eunuchs and serving girls in the palace were all chased out by him.
"Black Bull, without my decree, no one is allowed to approach the palace!"”
Dugu Sheng, who was eight feet tall and looked like an iron tower, replied loudly,"Here!"
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