On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 327 Returning to the old place

Leaving the queen's palace, Cui Che trailed half a body behind Yang Guang and walked with him.

Yang Guang asked:

"If we send troops after the new year, can Zicheng be sure to capture Liaodong City?"

After that, Yang Guang laughed at himself:

"Gu is also concerned about chaos. Zicheng has been planning for two years. It's just Liaodong, it's definitely not a problem."

Cui Che sighed:

"The war is fierce and dangerous, and it is difficult to predict. All we can do is to work hard to repay the saint's kindness."

"Gu Ke is still waiting to drink Zicheng's celebration wine."

With that said, Yang Guang turned around, smiled at Cui Che and said:

"Zicheng, if you have time, go somewhere with Gu."

Cui Che happily agreed.

At least on the surface, the two of them are still close friends, but they both know that it is impossible for them to go back to the past.

This is how the world is, a king is a king and ministers are ministers. After Yang Jian came to power, there were many young friends who were willing to die.

Yang Guang was afraid that Cui Che had been running Northern Xinjiang for many years, and Cui Che was also afraid that Yang Guang would become ruthless.

The carriage moved slowly. In the carriage, Yang Guang kept asking Cui Che about the affairs in Monan and the situation in Goguryeo.

Whatever he could say, Cui Che said it all. It can be seen that Yang Guang is still very ambitious and wants to seek side merit. Back then, he had planted the seeds in his heart that he would be enshrined in Mount Tai to rival such great figures as Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, and Emperor Guangwu.

He is the most face-friendly person.

Yang Guang heard about the current situation in northern Xinjiang and said with emotion:

"Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Eastern Turks, Kumoxi, and Khitans have surrendered one after another, and the Western Turks have sent troops to conquer. Now Zicheng will be involved in Liaodong again. The great Sui Dynasty's martial arts is rare in the ages."

What Yang Guang said was not false. Even in the original time and space, before the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian's martial arts was ranked among the best among the emperors of the past dynasties.

Compared with Qin Shihuang who unified the whole country, Yang Jian split the Turkic Khanate and made the Eastern Turks surrender.

Compared with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who split the Xiongnu and made the southern Xiongnu surrender, Yang Jian had more achievements in destroying the southern Xiongnu and unifying the world.

That is to say, the shortcomings of the Sui Dynasty made Yang Jian less famous than the two of them. Of course, it was also related to the fact that behind him, there was a more dazzling Li Shimin.

Cui Che agreed with Yang Guang's statement from the bottom of his heart, and was about to agree when he heard Yang Guang say half-jokingly, half-seriously:

"I will inherit the inheritance and seek merit, but I am afraid that I am looking around at a loss, not knowing where to go to attack the unconquered ministers.

"If Zicheng captures Liaodong City and has an explanation for his father, why not stop here.

"Leave Goguryeo to the orphans, and let the orphans seek a side contribution and boast to future generations.

"Next year when Zicheng enters the court, Gu will report to his father and worship Zicheng as his prime minister.

"The King of Jin (Yang Zhao) is young, and the internal history order must be a minister like Zicheng to be competent."

Cui Che thought to himself: Sure enough, I came here just because I wanted to stay in Daxing.

If we didn't know what Yang Guang's temperament was in history, he could actually satisfy Cui Che if he could be a general or a general.

It’s not like he really had a bone in the back of his head, so he had to rebel. Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo’s kindness to him must be remembered.

This is why all of this still seems inconsequential in the face of one's own life and death.

Cui Che looked embarrassed and said helplessly:

"The saint was ashamed of the defeat of Liaodong and wanted to destroy Goguryeo in order to promote the power of the Sui Dynasty.

"In public affairs, I am a minister; in private affairs, I am the emperor's son-in-law.

"The saint treats me with great kindness, so naturally I will do my best to relieve the saint's worries.

"I understand that the prince wants to establish his merits, but he dare not let the saint harbor hatred."

Yang Guang patted Cui Che on the shoulder and laughed loudly:

"Gu just said it casually, why did Zicheng take it seriously?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone from outside the carriage reminded him:

"Your Highness, the place has arrived."

Yang Guang hummed, and when the carriage stopped, he said to Cui Che:

"Zicheng, how about you get out of the car and go for a walk."

Cui Che only realized that he had left the city, but he didn't know where he had come. When he and Yang Guang got off the carriage and looked at the old mansion in front of him, Cui Che suddenly realized.

This was the Prince of Qi's Mansion that was once located in Chang'an County. After Prince Yu Wenxian of Qi was unjustly killed, it was awarded to the ministers by Emperor Xuan of Zhou Dynasty, Yu Wen Yun.

After the Sui Dynasty moved the capital to Daxing, all the ministers moved away, leaving this mansion uninhabited for a long time and in dilapidated condition.

Of course, the greatest significance of this mansion is that Yang Guang and Cui Che had a heart-to-heart relationship here and truly became comrades who could collude.

On the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, just like the winter solstice that year, there was still snow in the sky.

Yang Guangping withdrew his personal entourage, and Cui Che each held an umbrella and stood outside Prince Qi's Mansion.

It's just that the two teenagers who were once in their early teens have now become middle-aged people in their thirties, and they have each achieved success.

"Zicheng, I have known you for twenty-two years, and we are my son and daughter. I won't avoid you when I say something.

"The king of Han was not angry that he had taken over the East Palace alone, and the king of Shu also complained a lot. These brothers alone were not a worry for anyone.

"I also know that the King of Han often shows his kindness to you and wants to win over you.

"But Zicheng, you have to understand that Yang Liang is not alone. There is no personal friendship between you. If he inherits the throne in the future, how can he tolerate you?

"Gu and Zicheng are not only close friends since childhood, but also in-laws. It was you who made plans for Gu Chu and made Gu Chu sit on the throne of prince. There is nothing greater than the friendship between us.

"Zicheng promised to Gu Gu at that time that he would make Prime Minister Yang the minister. Gu promises you today that after Prime Minister Yang, Zicheng will be the second minister of the Sui Dynasty.

"As long as Zicheng helps with his heart, I would like to express my gratitude to you as a prince!

"How about it, Prince Yan."

Yang Guang's promise was extremely tempting, and Cui Che also cooperated and started breathing rapidly.

He suppressed his excitement and said:

“My loyalty to His Highness can be seen from heaven and earth, as bright as the sun and the moon!

"Due to the relationship between the two princesses, the King of Han often sent envoys to visit Jixian, but as His Highness said, I have no personal relationship with him.

"It was not my original intention to be crowned king. I just wanted to be able to assist His Highness. The king and his ministers loved each other and were in harmony with each other, creating a story that will last forever.

"If I can get what I want, even if I die, I will never have any regrets!"

Yang Guang was overjoyed. If Dugu Jialuo hadn't been seriously ill now, Yang Guang would have dragged Cui Che to the East Palace to have a drink.

After staying one night in Yanguo Mansion, Cui Che entered the palace to bid farewell early the next morning.

The war to conquer Liaodong was imminent, and Yang Jian did not force him to stay. He only warned Cui Che repeatedly that he must use his troops carefully.

Obviously, the defeat in which 300,000 people were killed and more than half of whom were killed or injured still left a psychological shadow on Yang Jian.

Cui Che bid farewell to Yang Jian and went to ask for his resignation from Dugu Jialuo.

Dugu Jialuo's condition never improved. She lay weakly on the couch and said:

"I'm not going to live long, so my consort's trip may mean we'll never see each other again.

"For the sake of me being the one who made the decision and satisfying my husband-in-law and Ah-Wu, I also hope that my husband-in-law can promise me something."

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