Fenghou

On the third day after Yang Zaixing left, several Xuanzhi officials arrived at the Datong barracks, and the soldiers reported to Gao Ding, "General Gao, the imperial edict has arrived!"

Gao Ding was taken aback, and quickly asked his soldiers to set up the incense table to welcome the imperial decree. He led all the generals to kneel down to listen to the decree. There are other important uses, General Gao Ding will be appointed Marshal of Zheng Beidu, crowned as the champion general, added the crown prince and Shaobao, promoted to special advancement, hereby!"

Gao Ding was taken aback, this was clearly a trick to transfer Yang Zaixing away and deprive him of his military power.

He hurriedly said: "My minister Gao Ding accepts the order!"

The decree officer stepped forward and handed the decree to him with a smile, "Congratulations to Marshal Gao for his promotion!"

"Thank you, Minister of Proclamation!"

Gao Ding asked again in a low voice: "I don't know why Marshal Yang was transferred?"

"Marshal Yang should also be promoted. I heard that he may be appointed as a privy envoy."

"What the hell happened?"

"This……"

Gao Ding immediately ordered: "The 150 taels of silver will be paid to the three decree officials."

Taking advantage of others, the Xuanzhi officer had no choice but to whisper: "It has nothing to do with Marshal Yang, I heard that his son caused trouble."

"Yang Wenyuan?"

"It should be! I heard that he publicly preached 'Chen and Yang, share the world', so ignorant."

Gao Ding broke out in a cold sweat, Yang Wenyuan would say such outrageous words?

But after thinking about it, it was really possible, the child was very self-righteous since he was a child, and looked down on himself and Liu Qiong's son. Liu Qiong also advised Yang Zaixing to discipline his son, but Yang Zaixing didn't take it seriously, and he really caused trouble.

The Xuanzhi officer said again: "The child must be ignorant and talking nonsense, and the emperor understands it in his heart, but in any case, Marshal Yang is not suitable to lead the army anymore. It is actually a good thing for him to be appointed as a privy envoy."

Gao Ding nodded, letting Yang Zaixing become a civil servant was indeed the emperor's greatest sincerity.

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In the end, the paper could not contain the fire, and the story of Yang Wenyuan's nonsense in the restaurant quickly spread in Guozixue, and then spread to the officialdom through the eunuch's children of Guozixue, and it became a very simple saying, "Chen and Yang, Share the world', this is a paraphrase of the Eastern Jin Dynasty's saying that 'the king and the horse share the world'.

The official circles of all dynasties are the most sensitive and interested in this kind of matter. For many days, all the officials in the capital have been discussing this matter in secret.

But the instigator of this matter, Yang Wenyuan himself knew nothing about it.

This morning, Yang Zaixing arrived in the capital with [-] soldiers. He asked the soldiers to wait outside the city first, while he went to face the saint.

Chen Qing met Yang Zaixing in the Imperial Study Room. Chen Qing asked Yang Zaixing to sit down with a smile, and asked with concern: "How is your health in winter?"

Yang Zaixing, like Chen Qing, had several arrow wounds on his body, and it was difficult to endure in winter. In fact, many generals, including Liu Ziyu, were injured by arrows. Due to limited conditions, they were not treated properly, leaving hidden dangers. I don't feel it when I am strong, but after middle age, hidden dangers will emerge.

Yang Zaixing nodded, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I do this every winter, and I'm slowly getting used to it!"

"It's the same for me. I was shot in the thigh by an arrow in Linyou County. It happened to be winter. I stayed in the shack for a month, and finally healed from the arrow wound. I thought it was all right. I didn't expect that now Every winter is tough, but now I have found a way to make the winter much more comfortable."

Yang Zaixing said with a smile, "Can Your Majesty share a good strategy?"

Chen Qing chuckled, "Actually, it's very simple, just take a hot spring. There is a hot spring in my palace, and once every two days, basically the arrow wound will be gone."

"So that's the case, I can give it a try."

Chen Qing nodded, "There are many hot springs on Lishan Mountain. I will give you a hot spring manor later, so you can recuperate well."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Chen Qing changed the topic, and said again: "I saw Liu Qiong's latest military report yesterday, and I was very moved!"

"Excuse me, Your Majesty, what is the situation in the Western Regions?"

"The Western Regions are still facing each other. Liu Qiong's army has retreated to Anxi, about two hundred miles away from the border, and the other side is also two hundred miles away from the border, hoarding a hundred thousand troops."

"How does His Majesty plan to deal with Xiliao?"

"Wait and see first. The political situation I mentioned has changed because I have received information that Yelu Dashi is critically ill. Once Yelu Dashi dies and the new emperor of Xiliao ascends the throne, once the new emperor of Xiliao chooses to go west, then the two sides can negotiate peace. If Emperor Liao Xin continues to choose to go east, then the battle will not stop."

Chen Qing handed Liu Qiong's report to Yang Zaixing, and said: "The report also mentioned that your son Yang Wenyi, who fought bravely and took the lead, has been promoted to the commander of the upper army. Talent! The future is limitless."

"Yes! He is Weichen's favorite son, and I am proud of him."

"Family education is very important. If the family education is good, the son will be promising, and he will be able to honor the ancestors and bless the descendants. But if the family education is not good, the son will be arrogant and rebellious, which will harm the parents and bring disaster to the descendants."

Yang Zaixing thought he was referring to Yang Wenyi, so he nodded, "Your Majesty is right, I feel so deeply!"

Chen Qing smiled and said again: "This time I transferred you back because Zhang Shun is about to serve as the comfort envoy of the Liangzhe Road. The seven ministers have become six ministers, and we need to add another minister. I consider that the ministers are all As a civil servant, you are not very good at military affairs and lack practical experience, so I consider you to be the Privy Envoy and the Seventh Prime Minister in the Zhizheng Hall."

Yang Zaixing was stunned for a moment. It turned out that he was asked to return to Beijing to be the Prime Minister. He was not mentally prepared at all. Chen Qing said again: "By the way, come back to take care of your health. You are over 40. Go out to fight and let the children do it." !"

Yang Zaixing also realized that the Son of Heaven had already decided that he had no choice. Of course, it would be good to be a prime minister. Entering the decision-making circle of the Great Yong Empire was also what Yang Zaixing dreamed of.

He hurriedly stood up and saluted, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, I obey the order!"

Chen Qing nodded, "It's no problem for Datong to let Gao Ding take over!"

"I have no objection, Gao Dutong is fully qualified!"

"Okay! I see. Aiqing will go home and rest for two days, and there will be an appointment later."

"Wei Chen retire!"

Yang Zaixing retreated slowly, Chen Qing sighed slightly, this was considered the best solution.

Of course, Chen Qing would not punish Yang Zaixing. Chen Qing didn't believe that Yang Zaixing would be self-reliant, but his son was ignorant and talked nonsense, which had too much influence.

Then let Yang Zaixing come back to be the Prime Minister, which can not only eliminate the criticism from outside, but also protect Yang Zaixing. At the same time, it is also a complete career for Yang Zaixing. Unless Yang Zaixing is really ambitious and unwilling to give up military power, that is another matter.

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Yang Zaixing went to the Ministry of War first, but his [-] soldiers were still outside the city. He had to obtain a pass from the Ministry of War before his soldiers could enter the city.

There is a difference between the Ministry of War and the Privy Council. First of all, the Ministry of War is under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, while the Privy Council is directly managed by the emperor and is the institution where the emperor controls military power.

Secondly, the specific powers are also different. The Ministry of War is responsible for the pre- and post-event of the army, such as army recruitment and arrangements for soldiers after they retire, as well as pensions for those who died in battle. In addition, the Ministry of War is also responsible for martial arts and military academies.

In the era of King Yong, the military department was called the military department, and it was responsible for managing and training the militia groups in various places. Now the militia groups and state soldiers in various places are still under the management of the military department, with more than [-] people.

They are mainly responsible for local security, combating banditry, and guarding city gates, but they are not checkpoints, they cannot check ordinary people and businessmen, they can only target specific targets, such as a group of young men entering the city. If you are interrogated, it is best to let the buddy live outside the city, and you only bring two or three people into the city, so you will not be interrogated. If there are really many people who need to enter the city, you must first go to the county government to obtain a certificate.

Another thing is that Yang Zaixing's several hundred personal soldiers entered the capital. According to the regulations, he can only bring [-] personal soldiers into the city at most. Special circumstances require the approval of the Ministry of War and a pass.

The official who received Yang Zaixing was Duan Qingming, who was a doctor in the Ministry of War. He used to be a judge in the army, and Yang Zaixing knew him.

Yang Zaixing was sitting at the side drinking tea, and there happened to be a document transferred from the Privy Council by his side, on which the chief official's signature was the Privy Councilor. Yang Zaixing was puzzled and asked, "Mr. Duan, what is the Privy Councilor's job?"

Duan Qingming smiled and said: "The Privy Minister is the Privy Minister and the Privy Minister in the past. Now there are two Privy Ministers. One is Zhe Shilang, which is Zhe Yanzhi. He was the Privy Minister before, and the other is Liu. The servant is Liu Zan, and the two of them are in charge of the affairs of the Privy Council."

"Where's the Privy Envoy?"

"The privy envoy is now vacant."

Yang Zaixing waved his hand, "I'm not asking who will be the privy envoy, I'm asking about the authority of the privy envoy."

"Reporting to the general, the privy envoy is the highest official of the Privy Council, but it doesn't care about the affairs of its department, just like the six ministers and the royal doctor, it has a high status but no real power, but the privy envoy should be the prime minister, and his authority is in the The House of Internal Affairs is not in the Privy Council, the General should be able to understand that it is impossible to be the prime minister and manage the Privy Council at the same time."

It was only then that Yang Zaixing realized that the privy envoy had no real power, but only had a title, but it would be nice to be a prime minister.

At this time, Duan Qingming handed the pass to Yang Zaixing, and asked with a smile: "Has the general been in the capital for a long time this time?"

"This time is quite long, why are you asking this?"

"It's nothing, if it takes a long time, it's better to take good care of the child!"

Yang Zaixing was startled, "What do you mean by that?"

"It doesn't mean anything, I still have something to do!"

Someone just came looking for Duan Qingming, so Duan Qingming hurried there.

Yang Zaixing was full of doubts. When His Majesty received him just now, he also mentioned the issue of children's education. At that time, he thought it was Yang Wenyi, so he didn't take it seriously.

Now he suddenly realized that the emperor must have something to say when he talked about children's education.

Yang Zaixing felt a little panicked, and hurried back to the mansion after leaving the imperial city.

The first thousand and 550 chapters and two family laws

Yang Zaixing hurried back to the mansion, and the second son Yang Wenjie heard that his father was back, so he rushed out to greet him.

Yang Zaixing's three sons were born by three mothers. The eldest son Yang Wenyuan was born to his wife Wang, the second son Wenjie was born to his second wife, and the third son Wenyi was born to a concubine. The four daughters were all born to concubines.

Yang Zaixing sat down in the lobby and asked sternly, "Tell me first, what happened at home while I was away?"

Yang Wenjie's qualifications are relatively mediocre. He was taciturn since he was a child, with a medium build and an ordinary appearance. He was far less eloquent than his elder brother Yang Wenyuan, and he was not as talented in martial arts as his brother Yang Wenyi.

He even once suspected that he was not his own, but in the end he couldn't find any evidence of his second wife Lu's cheating, and found that Yang Wenjie's eyebrows and eyes resembled his own, so Yang Zaixing finally gave up.

But after all, he was his own son, so Yang Zaixing still asked Yang Wenjie to take care of the family property. Yang Wenjie was conscientious, conscientious and responsible, and managed the family business in an orderly manner, which made Yang Zaixing very satisfied.

Yang Wenjie was taken aback by his father's stern attitude, and quickly said: "Report to father, the family is fine, nothing happened!"

"You didn't cause me any trouble, did you?"

"Report to father, there is no child."

Yang Zaixing was partial to his son, and if anything happened, he would suspect the second son first.

He didn't believe the second son's words, so he called the big steward again and asked him: "You tell me honestly, has the second son caused me any trouble in the past few months? Don't hide anything!"

Butler Huang said respectfully: "Returning to the master, the second son has been cautious since he was a child, and he never caused trouble for the master, and he will not do anything now. I guarantee that he has not done anything inappropriate, nor has he said any inappropriate words. "

Yang Zaixing trusted the big housekeeper very much, the big housekeeper would not lie to himself, since he said no, then he definitely didn't, Yang Zaixing finally began to doubt the eldest son.

"What about the eldest son, has he come back yet?"

"The eldest son has been studying in Guozixue, and the accountant sent him money on time every month. He never came back, but..."

"But what?" Yang Zaixing asked.

Butler Huang stammered: "But half a month ago, the inner guard came to look for the eldest son!"

"what!"

Yang Zaixing's eyes widened suddenly, did the inner guard come to look for his son?

How could it be possible that Yang Zaixing didn't know what the inner guards came to mean? It was the emperor's secret investigation agency. Although it was to track down the enemy's spies, they were also responsible for internal security. Everyone in Jingzhao was ruthless. Everyone in Jingzhao knew that once they were investigated by the inner guards, It means disaster is imminent.

"What is the inner guard here to investigate?"

"It seems...it seems to be..."

"Say it quickly! What does it look like?" Yang Zaixing slapped the table anxiously.

"It seems that the eldest son has made some inappropriate remarks."

Yang Zaixing panicked for a while, and asked, "What inappropriate remarks?"

"The inner guard heard that the eldest son was not at home, so he left. Didn't say anything? I don't know."

"Go to Guozixue and get the eldest son back for me, hurry up!"

Butler Huang hurried away.

Yang Zaixing was anxious like an ant on a hot pot, circling back and forth in the room, he already realized that his eldest son might have caused trouble.

"Father, is this serious?" the second son Yang Wenjie asked in a low voice.

"Why not serious, the emperor transferred me back to be a civil servant and deprived me of my military power."

It was only now that Yang Zaixing realized that the emperor's appointment of him as Prime Minister, which seemed to be a high promotion, was in fact abolishing his military power.

"That bastard must have caused a catastrophe!"

Yang Wenjie bit his lip and said in a low voice, "My child may know something."

Yang Zaixing suddenly turned around, glared at his son and said, "Why didn't you just say that!"

Yang Wenjie knelt down and cried, "How can a younger brother speak ill of his elder brother in front of his father!"

Yang Zaixing's nose suddenly soured, and he realized that the second son was unwilling to make trouble.

He quickly helped his son up, "Father wronged you, you are right, brothers should be united and not intrigue, but this matter is of great importance, it is related to the fate of the family, Wen Yuan may not admit it, you tell father Honestly, what did he say?"

Yang Wenjie sighed and said: "Because my elder brother used to bring home his classmates and friends from Guozixue to play, and my boy has a good relationship with one of them named Du Sheng. He is a child of the Du family. We have business contacts with the Du family. Maybe It's his family's order, this Du Sheng often comes to see the baby to drink tea, we get to know each other very well and become good friends, even better than elder brother and him."

"I know the source of the news, let's get to the point!" Yang Zaixing interrupted his son.

Yang Wenjie quickly said: "Also half a month ago, Du Sheng came to me to drink tea. While drinking tea, he told me one thing. My eldest brother publicly declared in Baozhu restaurant that this country was brought down by my father. There should be Yang's family. He also said that his father had hundreds of thousands of soldiers in his hands, if his father hadn't given in, Jiangshan's surname would be Yang instead of Chen...Father, what's wrong with you?"