BSI Chapter 197 Yuwen Huaji: Yang You is a bit unsuitable as crown prince
Chapter 197 Yuwen Huaji: Yang You is a bit unsuitable as crown prince
"Your Majesty," Lu Xiao finally spoke.
"The court is currently empty. I propose that the imperial examination be reopened to recruit talented officials."
He raised his hand and pointed to the scattered courtiers standing around him.
The main hall, which should have been packed with people, is now nearly half empty.
If you didn't know better, you'd think this was the imperial court, or even the execution grounds at dawn.
Yang Guang looked around and nodded: "I have the same idea."
He had previously changed the imperial examination system and also held an imperial examination.
However, the powerful families at the time still wielded considerable influence, and he had not yet completely severed ties with them.
The results of that imperial examination were not as good as expected.
Despite some underhanded tactics, members of powerful families still managed to get their sons into the imperial court.
But things are different now.
He could be said to have completely broken ties with the powerful families.
In particular, the decision to delegate power to Yuwen Chenglong and take the opportunity to eliminate a group of court officials from aristocratic families pushed the conflict to its peak.
This imperial examination marked his final break with the aristocratic families.
It also marks the beginning of extending an olive branch to underprivileged students and ordinary people across the country.
"If there's an imperial examination, there should also be a military examination!"
Yang Guang stood up, his voice booming like a bell, echoing throughout the hall.
He placed his hands on the imperial desk, his eyes shining brightly, and he seemed to have become ten years younger.
"My decree: proceed simultaneously!"
Since he had opened a path for scholars, he wouldn't mind opening a path for warriors as well.
Especially now that there are many uprisings in the Sui Dynasty and war is raging everywhere, it is a time when people are in dire need of talent.
By doing this, he managed to win over a group of people.
Let those who have talent but have not been given the opportunity to serve their country have a chance.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
This time, it was none other than Pei Yuanqing who spoke.
He was so excited he almost jumped up, his face turned bright red, and his voice was loud enough to lift the roof off.
As someone who enjoys writing, he couldn't say it was no good, but rather that it was almost lacking.
Although he came from a relatively good family and had read many books since childhood, he could recite the Four Books and Five Classics fluently.
But how can this be faster than using your fists?
The military examination—this military examination was specifically opened for him!
Lu Xiao stood aside, silently watching this scene.
Yang Guang was truly going all out.
Taking advantage of the chaos in the world, he broke with the top aristocratic families.
Then they won over the lower-class gentry, and even extended their reach to the poor and common people.
Yeah.
It is the so-called unbreakable.
Having come this far, we have no choice but to try anything, even if it seems hopeless.
"This imperial examination and military examination," Yang Guang stepped down from his throne and walked step by step to the assembled officials, his gaze sweeping over each one, "are all personally presided over by me, and I will personally select the talents!"
This was the first time he had truly done things personally.
Without powerful families controlling the world, and without regard to social class, he wanted to see if there were any truly talented people in the world!
"Your Majesty," Lü Xiao spoke again.
"Du Fuwei and Li Zitong are causing trouble in the Jianghuai region. I humbly request Your Majesty to dispatch an army so that I may quell their rebellion."
He had not forgotten Xu Maogong's challenge.
He remembered everything clearly: the provocative letter, the bloody human head.
In recent days, many messages have been sent back to the Eastern Capital, indicating that Du Fuwei's power is growing and he has already occupied several counties in the Jianghuai region.
Li Zitong also seized the opportunity to rise to power, recruiting soldiers and amassing a large following.
Among the rebels, those from the Jianghuai region were the most notorious.
If we do not send troops to annihilate them, their power may grow increasingly large and become uncontrollable.
Yang Guang replied without hesitation, "Granted! I will assemble 100,000 troops for you. Is that enough?"
He held the imperial examinations and military examinations in Luoyang, and Lü Xiao led troops to quell the rebellion.
We need to address both the internal talent shortage and the external rebellion.
However, the Sui Dynasty is currently suppressing rebellions in various places, and troops need to be dispatched to suppress them in each place.
One hundred thousand is already his limit.
Lu Xiao shook his head: "Your Majesty only needs to give me 30,000 troops."
He originally intended to bring only 10,000 Red Valiant soldiers, but then he remembered that after quelling the rebellion, he would need to arrange for someone to be stationed there.
The remaining 20,000 were used for garrison duty to maintain local order.
Yang Guang looked at Lü Xiao, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.
In his campaigns against foreign powers, Lü Xiao had never been defeated.
The Turks and Goguryeo, which one wasn't utterly defeated by him?
He believed that his son-in-law could wipe out all the rebels with just 30,000 troops.
The court session ended, and the officials gradually left the main hall.
Yuwen Chenglong walked at the back, a barely suppressed smile on his face.
"Jackie Chan, you've been targeted by the Prince of Dai."
On the way back to the mansion, Lü Xiao gave a reminder.
Although Yang You's power is not great now, he is still the crown prince of the Sui Dynasty and the successor designated by Yang Guang.
Yuwen Chenglong's behavior in court today is tantamount to defecating on Yang You's head.
In front of the entire court, they slapped the Prince of Dai in the face.
Yang You dared not confront Lü Xiao, but he dared to confront others.
In the future, Yuwen Chenglong will be purged.
"Yes, I know."
Yuwen Chenglong nodded and turned to look at his father, who was standing beside him.
Yuwen Huaji remained calm, as if he hadn't heard anything.
But his shrewd eyes were shifting slightly, clearly he was plotting something.
"Your Highness."
Yuwen Huaji stepped forward, leaned close to Lü Xiao, and lowered his voice, saying, "Don't you think the Prince of Dai is unsuitable to be the crown prince?"
Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly but remained silent.
"I think so too!"
Yuwen Chenglong also joined in, unusually agreeing with his father.
If Yang You dares to go against the Yuwen family, he can forget about sitting on the throne in peace!
He remembered this grudge.
If he has the chance in the future, he will definitely repay the favor tenfold!
"Don't speak nonsense. He is the crown prince appointed by His Majesty."
Although Lü Xiao said this, he also disliked Yang You very much.
As the crown prince, he did not trust his aunt and uncle, but instead befriended people from powerful families and won over court officials with ulterior motives.
Even if such a person were to ascend the throne, could he truly hold onto it?
He wouldn't have given Yang You a second glance if it weren't for Yang Guang's influence.
"So what if he's appointed by imperial decree?" Pei Yuanqing chimed in, speaking casually, "He's not emperor yet, is he?"
He and Yuwen Chenglong didn't get along and would bicker whenever they met, but that was between them.
What is Yang You?
How dare a little kid who hasn't even grown his first hair point at Yuwen Chenglong?
"This matter should not be discussed lightly." Lu Xiao glanced at the group.
He realized that none of his men thought highly of Yang You.
Even Yuwen Huaji, who was at odds with him, couldn't stand on the same side as Yang You.
Yang You is truly going to be all alone.
"I won't say, I won't say," Yuwen Chenglong smiled, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "We'll talk about it another day."
Anyway, he kept Yang You's words in mind.
Back at the Prince Shuo's residence, Lü Xiao walked towards Lü Zhen's courtyard.
The courtyard was furnished like a school, with bright and clean windows and neatly arranged desks.
Portraits of sages and saints hung on the walls, and the shelves were filled with books.
However, there is only one student here, Lü Zhen.
If you include Lü Yan, who was fast asleep in the crib next to them, it would only count as one and a half at most.
Since Lü Yan was still being breastfed, he naturally didn't need to study.
However, Lü Zhen told Yang Ruyi that her younger brother needed to be nurtured from a young age and enjoy the influence of books so that he could become successful in the future.
Yang Ruyi believed it to be true, so she had someone move Lü Yan's crib over as well.