As an important place in the imperial court, the hall was majestic and exquisite. It was several hundred meters in length, making the front very spacious. Even if there were thousands of people gathered here, it wouldn't feel crowded at all. Giant dragon pillars that would take five people to wrap their arms around held up the roof of the hall that was almost fifteen meters high. The dragon throne above the crowd was a display of the majesty of the imperial power.
Yu Wenji felt a heavy pressure on his back the moment he stepped into the hall. It was as if he was going up against a towering mountain.
His uncle Yuwen Shang came to his side. Although Yuwen Shang didn't say anything, Yu Wenji could tell from his expression and figure that he was no longer confident in this battle.
"Huaji, run when I attack His Majesty later!" Yuwen Shang's tone was very dry.
He didn't even dare to call Yang Guang a fatuous ruler and called him His Majesty instead. Yu Wenji didn't notice this at all. He pulled Yuwen Shang's sleeve and said in shock, "Uncle, you're the number one expert of Great Sui. Are you not confident?"
"I'm not the number one expert. In this hall, the number of people I'm not confident in attacking can be counted on two hands." Yuwen Shang sighed and said, "Even that Tong Gonggong by His Majesty's side is frighteningly skilled. I have never seen such a person in my life, not to mention that His Majesty himself is a top-notch expert."
"How is this possible?" Yu Wenji couldn't believe it.
Yuwen Shang only advised him, "Huaji, you're right. His Majesty really doesn't want to let the Yuwen clan live! Killing the chicken to warn the monkey, we are the chicken! The chicken's will is irrelevant, so whether I make a move or not, His Majesty's thunderous strike will be welcomed to intimidate all the rebels. This will be an unprecedented battle in the martial dao. I only hope you, Huaji, run! "
A young eunuch stood in front of the Yuwen clan and said softly, "Clan Lord, His Majesty is summoning you."
Yuwen Shang's body shook. He looked at the eunuch's mysterious movement and said with a shaky voice, "Eunuch, may I know your name?"
"West Faction Guards, Yu Huatian!" The handsome eunuch smiled slightly and made an inviting gesture with his hand.
Yuwen Shang lowered his eyes and sighed softly. "Just by looking at Gong-gong's movements, I can tell that there are countless experts in the West Faction Guards. People always said that I have mastered the Mysterious Ice Power, a martial art that only I have mastered in the Yuwen Clan, and that I am already the most powerful warrior among the young generation. But today, when I saw you, I realized it. He still has a long way to go! "
Yuwen Shang turned his head once more, sending a final message to Yu Wenhua. Seize the opportunity and run!
Borrowing his own sigh, he told Yu Wenji the last piece of information he saw. There were dozens of eunuchs in the main hall, and every one of them was more skilled than Yu Wenji. The situation was hopeless, and he had to escape.
Yang Guang stood on the Dragon Platform. His eyes flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking.
It was only when Yuwen Shang arrived in front of him that he came back to his senses. He chuckled and said, "Yuwen Qing, I heard that the leader of the White Path, Cihang Jing House, is holding the Heshibi Jade to control the orthodoxy of the world. In a few days, they will choose the Son of Heaven for the common people of the world in Luoyang. They will uphold the righteous path and pacify the chaotic world. As the Son of Heaven, I am also very curious about the so-called Way of the Son of Heaven. Today, Dugu Yuwen, the Two Pillars of the Nation are here. I would like to hear your Way of the World. "
"The Way of the World is upheld by the Son of Heaven. I dare not overstep it," Yuwen Shang declined cautiously.
Yang Guang laughed. He flicked his sleeves and stood up, leaning on the Dragon Throne. He said, "It's alright. It is the virtue of the ancient Holy King to ask the ministers for advice. It is the duty of a minister to offer advice to the King. It is not overstepping it. "
"The Way of the World is described by the predecessors. We are incompetent and cannot escape the Way of the Saints. Now that the world is in chaos, the people are divided. However, the previous dynasty still has some virtue, and the aristocratic families have not dispersed. If Your Majesty is willing to set an example by criticizing the malpractices of the past and pursuing the Way of Reducing Extravagance and Saving Costs by Seeking Peace, Ending the Revolution, Giving Virtue and Giving Benefits, Everyone will be of one mind. The response of the people will be loud, and it will not take long for the people from afar to be convinced. "
Yuwen Shang spoke leisurely. Although he didn't say anything earth-shattering, every word and sentence was like the teachings of a saint. He was upright and impartial, showing his sincerity. Not only did Dugu Sheng and the others secretly nod their heads, even the Clearstream Faction behind Su Wei faintly agreed.
Even the loyal ministers who disliked the ambition of the Yuwen family had to admit that Yuwen Shang, the head of the Yuwen family, was indeed different from his ambitious nephew. He was still loyal to the Great Sui. He thought to himself, "Yuwen Shang's words are wise. If Your Majesty listens to him and cleans up the court, everyone will be of one mind. It may not be impossible to revive the Great Sui, thanks to Emperor Wen's virtue."
"It's a pity that Your Majesty is violent. I'm afraid Yuwen Shang's words will not be tolerated by Your Majesty!"
"Boring. These are all old words, not your true thoughts. There are three disadvantages to the Great Sui. First, the world's aristocratic families prosper. They monopolize the official career and power, making the land around the world the property of the aristocratic families. The poor people have no way to survive. Why? The land in the world is less than the population. The power of the nine states cannot provide for the people. The more the aristocratic families advance, the more the people retreat. They have no choice but to rise up! "
"Therefore, instead of criticizing the disadvantages, it is better to kill the aristocratic families. Kill until the nine states are overturned and blood flows. The land around the world will be emptied and there will be no more aristocratic families left. Then, heroes will be born to conquer the world, and the country will be ruled for hundreds of years. This is the beginning and end of the five elements and the replacement of the five virtues. It can continue the orthodoxy and preserve China. "
As soon as Yang Guang said this, the ministers' expressions changed. Yuwen Clan and Dugu Sheng's faces turned pale. The air was covered with a thick smell of blood.
"If there is any misfortune, the Central Plains will bleed so much that the foreign races will invade. The Han dynasty will no longer exist and the Turks will rule the world. The chaos of the Five Barbarians will repeat. Ministers and the aristocratic families will bear the humiliation and bow to the foreign races. We will corrupt the barbarians and the foreign races so that they will believe in Confucius and Mencius. We will use the aristocratic families to build a dynasty. When the next cycle comes, we will plan to support the Han dynasty. "
"I can't bear to do this!" Yang Guang sighed.
He faced the frightened ministers and said, "I have a suggestion. Now that the Sui Dynasty is about to be overturned, in order to prevent the foreign races from invading, the Sui Dynasty will sacrifice itself. We will invade Goryeo in the east and kill the Turks in the west. We will destroy the Sui Dynasty and cause the foreign races in the north and south to bleed. We will cause chaos everywhere and cause the extinction of the foreign races. When the heroes of the world fight, less blood will be shed. Isn't this a meritorious service to the world? "
Before he finished, his voice shook the world. Dugu Yuwen was so shocked that he felt dizzy. The ministers were at a loss and felt their limbs go weak.
PS: Just finished writing. It was originally a martial arts novel, but I wrote too much about politics. So I am going to rewrite it. This chapter will be replaced after I finish writing it. Everyone, just refresh it. Readers on mobile can download it again. You should see the new chapter tomorrow morning! To be continued.
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