Chapter 8, The Xiao Clan of Lanling
This pertains to the dwindling sense of self-esteem remaining among the entire Jiangnan gentry group after years of suppression by the Ganlong group
Among the gentry clans of Jiangnan, various marriages create a complex web of relationships. Although there are often intrigues and rivalries among them, they present a united front when facing the northern Guanlong group
After scrutinizing for a while longer, Yang Ming's eyes lit up
Until now, Yang Ming had never considered that he could change history, for he was merely a prince
A significant reason lies in Yang Ming's biological mother, Princess Xiao of Jin.
Yu Wen, the female thief, oh no, it should be called Chen Shuyi. She has been sent to the palace maid training center at Yeting Palace for a ten-day training program. After the training is completed, she will be able to take up her position at the Yuehua Hall.
This is to select a fief for oneself
At that time in the south, there was a major rebel leader named Xiao Xian, who also hailed from the Lanling Xiao clan. He had to refer to his own mother as "aunt". Given this relationship, he believed that he should not encounter any issues while staying there
This point was explained in great detail to Yang Ming by Dugu Hou that evening
Yang Guang had three sons: the eldest, Yang Zhao; the second, Yang Jian; and the youngest, Yang Ming. In terms of seniority, it was not his turn to be the successor.
The reason why the Sui Dynasty is called the Sui is that Yang Jian's father, Yang Zhong, held the title of Duke of Sui during the Northern Zhou period. After coming of age, Yang Jian inherited this title and ultimately changed the name from Sui to Sui, establishing the national title.
The Xiao family wields significant influence in Jiangnan, and it is precisely through this connection that my father was able to pacify the entire region in a short period of time by implementing a policy of conciliation
First, one cannot leave the Central Plains.
To understand how special Chen Shuhe's library instrument is, we must start from nine years ago
Have you figured it out? Yang Ming and Chen Shuyi still have a tenuous blood relationship.
On the city wall of Xi'an is the train of the people of Xi'an ... This is exactly what is being said
Therefore, Chen Shuyi cannot be killed; she can do anything, but she must not be killed
On that clear morning, Granny Lou came again, saying that Empress Dugu had summoned her
However, this is not a long-term solution, as the gentry class in Jiangnan still exists. They are secretly harboring ill intentions and can easily pull out a few puppets to rebel at any time
As the son of a deposed princess, Yang Ming's defense of Chen Shuyi that night was, in fact, entirely reasonable from the perspective of Empress Dugu
To the south lies Sichuan, where the roads are difficult and the distance is great. This is the territory of Yang Laosi, the King of Shu, Yang Xiu. Yang Xiu is not to be underestimated; he is the most skilled in martial arts among the Yang family, quite formidable. It is better to keep a safe distance.
Indeed, Empress Dugu wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and immediately a palace maid presented a tray, on which lay a ruler
Have you seen "The Lion Roars in Hedong"? The female lead, Liu, hails from the prominent local family of the Liu clan in Hedong, and Liu Zongyuan also comes from the Liu family of Hedong
It is quite complex to explain, but in short, Father Yang Guang is now the representative of the entire Jiangnan aristocracy, and he has a great fondness for that region of Jiangnan
After half a day of silence, Yang Ming gritted his teeth and thought, to hell with it, this is the place!
In ancient times, one could do without anything, but not without water and grain
Hedong County, which is the Yongji City of Yuncheng in Huaxia, is located to the east of the Yellow River after passing through Daxing, with a distance of less than 200 kilometers between the two places
The reason for this lies largely with Chen Shubao, historically renowned as the last ruler of the Chen dynasty, who bears more than half of the credit.
Moreover, there is no need to take over, as the current generation has already brought ruin to the Sui Dynasty.
By that time, she will be a qualified female official, nominally under the jurisdiction of the eunuchs of the Internal Affairs Department, but in reality, she will be quite similar to a palace maid, both serving as attendants
Daxing City, the name sounds really rustic
Due to Yang Jian's excessive repression of the gentry class in Jiangnan over the past year, various rebel leaders have risen up in the former territory of the Chen Dynasty, and most of these rebels are supported and manipulated by the gentry class in Jiangnan.
Yang Ming took a ruler, removed his boots, stepped on the map, and directly squatted down at the location of Daxing in the capital city.
Even the accent has changed, now speaking authentic Wu dialect. The last time they met, Yang Ming found it very difficult to communicate with him
Is this close enough? Located in the northeastern part of the Guanzhong Plain and adjacent to the Yellow River, it is a great place
Wu, currently the Right Minister of the Secretariat, which is the second-in-command among all officials, Yang Su, led a large army to quell the rebellion and quickly eliminated various rebel factions
The key point is that Chen Shubao's mother, Liu Jingyan, is the granddaughter of the founding monarch of the Liang Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, while Yang Ming's mother, the Xiao family, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan
Empress Xiao is a direct descendant of Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty, and the Liang Dynasty, prior to the Chen Dynasty, had a larger territory that nearly encompassed the entire region south of the Yangtze River
Dugu Hou handed the ruler to Yang Ming and said with a smile: "Take a look for yourself, try to stay a bit closer to your grandmother. This way, it will be more convenient for you to visit me in Daxing and for your grandfather as well"
To speak frankly, Yang Ming also hopes to go south, because most of the chaos during the late Sui Dynasty occurred in the north, with Li Yuan, Wang Shichong, Liang Shidu, Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, Wang Bo, and the Wagang stronghold all fighting in the north
Got it
A ruler is certainly one foot long, approximately 30 centimeters.
If I am sealed here, I will inevitably have to fight with the young master Shimin in the future
The Xiao family originates from the Lanling Xiao clan, which has been a prominent aristocratic family throughout the history of China. Even today, many individuals with the surname Xiao in the southern regions are descended from this lineage, including those with the surname Shao, which is derived from Xiao
Those two have always been close to their parents, and the close relationship does not favor Yang Ming in this regard
In other words, Xiao Fei is also a deposed princess.
The names of the capital and the country both carry the distinct personal characteristics of Yang Jian
Isn't Daxing City the future capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an, and the western capital of Huaxia, Xi'an
This is damn it
The Wei River runs from west to east, traversing the entire Guanzhong Plain. Its main stream and tributaries, the Jing River and the Beiluo River, irrigate the fields on both banks, primarily producing wheat and copper ore
The Guanzhong Plain is characterized by fertile land, convenient transportation, and is surrounded by the natural defenses of mountains and rivers
Can you imagine what it feels like when Yang Guang says "Guai Guai Long Di Dong"
Indeed, Empress Dugu truly cares for him. A few years ago, Yang Yong's eldest son, Yang Yan, was granted the title of King of Changning. When the fief was conferred, he only received a small awl, while he himself was given a large ruler.
To the north of the Guanzhong Plain lies the Loess Plateau, which at this time is still a vast expanse of fertile land. However, Yang Ming does not wish to choose this area, as it is too close to the Tu region.
In fact, even if Lady Lou did not come, Yang Ming would still go to Yong'an Palace to pay his respects, but this time, breakfast was also to be taken at Yong'an Palace
Hmm? Isn't it supposed to be chosen at random? Why is it that when it comes to me, I can only get closer?
However, by the tenth year of the Kaihuang era, which was just one year after the Sui dynasty extinguished the Chen dynasty
Chen Shuyi's biological mother is Shen Wuhua, who is the granddaughter of Chen Baxian, the founding monarch of the Chen Dynasty. Chen Shubao is the son of Chen Xu, the nephew of Chen Baxian and the Emperor of Chen. Therefore, their union is somewhat on the fringes of incestuous relations
This is why Empress Dugu kept Chen Shuyi by Yang Ming's side, for the court needed Jiangnan, Jiangnan required pacification, pacification necessitated Yang Guang, and Yang Ming was Yang Guang's favored third son
The reason why Empress Dowager Du Gu spared Chen Shuyi's life is, of course, due to her special background
Dugu Qialuo is treated so blatantly differently; the legitimate ones are legitimate, and the illegitimate ones are merely like little pups
Do not even entertain the thought of changing Yang Guang, a person who failed four courses in a single semester of university and has spent years dozing off in the back three rows of the leisure area. To think you can change a tyrant who is historically on par with Xia Jie and Shang Zhou, is that not just a dream?
To the west lies the Hexi Corridor, which is even less advisable to choose, as it is fraught with chaos and danger
The palace quickly returned to normal, and the wall that had been smashed by General Guo Yilang and Pang Ben was also repaired by the craftsmen working day and night, showing no signs of damage whatsoever
Why does the old man have this ability
Do not take the prince too seriously; he is incapable of influencing any matters.
From this point, it is evident that Yang Jian is a highly self-centered and egotistical figure of dominance
At this moment, two prominent figures, one in literature and the other in martial arts, emerged
The territory of the Chen Dynasty at that time was comparable to that of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, which was not insignificant; however, it was extremely vulnerable.
The grandfather and grandson were eating thick porridge accompanied by several plates of pickled vegetables, watching as seven or eight eunuchs and palace maids busily moved about in the great hall, spreading a large map of the Sui Dynasty in the center of the hall
As the deposed princess of the Chen Dynasty, Chen Shuyi holds significant influence in Jiangnan. Although Chen Houzhu was captured by Yang Jian and taken to Daxing, the Chen family's foundational support in Jiangnan remains intact
Go east? That's a joke. The chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty had Henan as the main battlefield; it would be a death sentence to go there.
Until Father Yang Guang was appointed as the Governor of Yangzhou to take charge in Jiangdu, within a short span of one year, he managed to pacify the entire gentry of Jiangnan
He is familiar with this map; isn't it just an ancient map of Huaxia
Yang Ming instantly understood what was going on
The topic has strayed, so which one should be chosen? Yang Ming, centered around Daxing City, began to select his own fiefdom by radiating to the surrounding areas
In the second year of the Kaihuang era, in June, Yang Jian established a new capital in the southern part of the old site of Chang'an, naming it Daxing. The reason for this name is that Yang Jian's first title during his youth was Duke of Daxing.
In the eighth year of the Kaihuang era, in the twelfth month, the Sui Dynasty's three armies crossed the river. On the twentieth day of the following January, the Chen Dynasty was destroyed. The war to annihilate the Chen lasted only two months
Moreover, Yang Ming knew that historically, Li Yuan, this grandson of a turtle, initially attacked Daxing along this route. After a prolonged battle without capturing Hedong County, he then took a detour towards Hukou to assault Daxing.
At Daxing Palace, apart from those with the surname Yang and those who are related to individuals with the surname Yang, all others are attendants