In fact, when Yang Guang made his second expedition to Goryeo, Yang Xuangan, then the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, rebelled in Liyang, causing a great split in the ruling group of the Sui Dynasty. More than 40 people from aristocratic bureaucrats, such as Guan Wang Yang Xiongzi Yang Gongdao, Han Baohuzi Han Shige, etc., came to the army, and Zhao Yuanshu, a doctor of Guanglu, and Hu Sizheng, a servant of the military department, also conspired with him. It seriously shook the rule of the Sui Dynasty and made popular uprisings more frequent.

And now it is the autumn of the eighth year of the Great Cause, and it has only been more than half a year since Yang Xuangan's rebellion in history. Although he knew that Yang Xuangan's rebellion would be defeated, Yu Wenming was thinking about how to use Yang Xuangan's rebellion to seek the greatest benefit for himself.

What he needs most at the moment is the support of his master, Li Jing. Although grandfather Yuwenshu also likes him, due to the difference between his grandparents and his orderliness, Yuwenshu may not be able to support him to rise in troubled times, and will only regard him as an outstanding general in the Yuwen family. But Li Jing is different, he will only support him as an apprentice.

After listening to Yu Wenming's words, Li Jing also nodded and said: "The saint is too anxious, but it's no wonder that the saint is now weak, the eldest son Yang Zhao is dead, the second son Yang Huang is abolished, and the youngest son Yang Gaohe, several grandchildren are still young. He was afraid that his children and grandchildren would be young, in case he had a three-long and two-cut relationship, he would not be able to suppress the Guanlong nobles, and in the end, just like the first emperor replaced the Northern Zhou Dynasty, other Guanlong nobles would usurp the Sui. That's why he was in a hurry to abolish the Guanlong nobles, but he was too eager to achieve it, but he couldn't achieve it quickly. ”

Yu Wenming understood what Li Jing meant, Liu Bang and Zhu Yuanzhang did this in history, and they killed heroes after sitting on the throne. And Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's "cup of wine to release military power" can be regarded as a more benevolent and righteous practice.

He poured Li Jing a glass of wine, and then touched a glass with his master and said, "What does Master think Yang Xuan thinks about this person?" ”

"Yang Xuangan?" Li Jing was stunned for a moment when he heard him ask.

"Yes!" Yu Wenming said with a smile: "After returning from Goryeo this time, Yu Shiji was born in the Jiangnan Shi clan, and the saint promoted him to the right servant of Shangshu to fill the vacancy of Su Wei's dismissal. And the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, which he originally served, was taken over by Yang Xuangan. The saint thinks that this person is quite talented and loyal to the Great Sui, and there are even rumors that the Hongnong Yang family will also be included in the clan of the Great Sui royal family, I don't know what the master thinks? ”

After Li Jing heard this, he sneered and said: "Yang Xuan feels that this person is loyal on the outside, but in fact he is insidious and cunning, which makes the ancestor see him very clearly, he is loyal to the saint on the surface, and even often makes a gesture of loyalty. In fact, he was ambitious, this expedition to Goryeo battle, there were many fleeing soldiers, he built several large camps near Liyang, and secretly collected a lot of sergeants who fled back from the front line, I'm afraid many people don't know it! ”

Yu Wenming was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and he was a little puzzled: "No, when Yang Xuangan returned from Liaodong, he never left the saint's left and right, and after returning to the Eastern Capital, he stayed at home every day, where did he have the time to recruit deserters?" ”

"Hehe, does he need to go himself? The Yang family has a big business, and several of his brothers, such as Yang Xuanxian, Yang Jishan, Yang Xuanzong, etc., are all running around all day long, in the name of recruiting homeless people to farm, and solving problems for the imperial court. Li Jing said with a disdainful expression.

"Master, have you also inquired about this kind of confidential matter?" Yu Wenming was also surprised. He felt that Li Jing could even know Yang Xuangan's secret matter, which was really not simple. It seems that his master is not what he imagined, a brave general who can only fight.

Li Jing said lightly: "Several of my distant nephews are also among the fleeing sergeants, and after they fled back to Zhuo County, they met Yang Xuan. Yang Xuanxuan was originally a person from Yushitai, so he said that he was here to supervise the deserters. They were naturally so frightened that their souls did not possess their bodies, and Yang Xuanxuan intimidated them, saying that if they wanted not to be tracked down, they had to go to Liyang with him, pretend to be a homeless person, and then settle the farming fields in a unified manner, so that they could clear their charges. ”

"My distant nephews went to Liyang with Yang Xuanjiao. When they got there, they found that most of the 'homeless people' who went to farm were fugitive government soldiers, recruited by the Yang family's clansmen in various ways, and strictly controlled. Later, one of my nephews went back to his hometown to mourn because of his mother's illness, so he met me by chance and told me about it. And I went to find an acquaintance in Yushitai to check, Yang Xuanxian's mission to Zhuo County was to supervise the theft of grain from the official warehouse, not to investigate deserters at all. So, I knew that this was actually the Yang family secretly planning and recruiting troops to prepare for a rebellion. Li Jing said everything he knew very calmly.

Only then did Yu Wenming understand that Yang Xuangan had already taken action, and he muttered: "Actually, after returning to the Eastern Capital, I heard Wujian say that her brother and father also convened the clansmen of the eldest grandson family for a secret meeting a few days ago, and I don't know what to say. And I noticed that the Yuan family, the Dugu family, and the Li family are also gathering frequently, and it seems that the major families have changed! ”

"This is also very normal, after all, the current chaos has appeared, but the situation is unclear, and the major families are a little ready to move." Li Jing thought so.

He stared at Yu Wenming at this time and said, "Ming'er, what is your Yuwen family's plan?" ”

Yu Wenming shook his head and said: "At the moment, the Great Sui is still angry, and if someone raises troops at this time, I am afraid that nine times out of ten they will become the first bird and be exterminated first." I came to persuade Master not to hastily agree to any of the contacts, because the situation is unclear at the moment, and it is not wise for Master to tie himself to a certain force too early. ”

After Li Jing heard this, he was a little moved, originally he thought that Yu Wenming would persuade him to follow the Yuwen family, after all, the power of the Yuwen family is the head of the Guanlongmen valve, if the world is really in chaos in the future, the Yuwen family also has a great chance of success.

And although he didn't want to express his position in such a hurry, if it was proposed by his beloved apprentice, he couldn't help it.

However, to his surprise, Yu Wenming was completely from his point of view, and did not persuade him to stand on his family's side because of his own family.

Li Jing's eyes flickered at this time, and he said with a look of approval in his eyes: "Ming'er, in fact, you don't have to worry!" Regardless of whether you can become the descendant of the Yuwen family in the future, whether you have any hope of taking over as the head of the family, Master will be on your side. Whether you want to work alone or follow your family, Master will help you! ”

After Yu Wenming heard this, he was also surprised, he never expected that Li Jing would express his support for him so quickly.

A look of gratitude appeared on his face, but he smiled bitterly, "Did Master say this too early?" At the moment, I have no soldiers, no generals, no territory, and I am not the heir of the family in the family, just an ordinary concubine. Master is so optimistic about me? ”

Li Jing laughed, patted him on the shoulder and said, "At the age of fifteen, you can consider so many deep-seated problems. Even a veteran in his forties like Master didn't expect it. And you have shown a talent far beyond ordinary people in terms of literature, military affairs, and politics. If Master wants to bet, whether it is emotionally or intellectually, he will choose you! ”

He looked at Yu Wenming at this time, and said with a straight face: "I, Li Jing, have been too cautious in my life because of my foresight and backwards, and I have missed many opportunities. And this is an opportunity for you, Master doesn't want to miss again! If the kind of situation we expected really happens, on the day when there is chaos in the world in the Great Sui, Master will definitely help you, and it will not be in vain for our master and apprentice! ”

After Yu Wenming heard this, he was also very moved, and the master and apprentice stood up together and hugged each other tightly.