"Your Majesty, Weichen saw it very clearly, He Fubo slashed the air with a knife, his waist strength was insufficient, and the knife was slightly slower, and Yang Yuanba seized the opportunity and directly swept him off the horse with a lance. ”

In the imperial study, Shi Xiangzheng, the general of the Left Guard, told Yang Ying about the duel at noon, although he said it very implicitly, but the sentence 'insufficient waist strength' revealed the mystery of He Fubo's defeat.

Yang Ying couldn't help sneering, "Lian heard that he has more than a hundred wives and concubines, and he needs five royal daughters to sleep peacefully every night, and he has a lot of waist strength on the bed, why is it not good to go to the battlefield?"

Shi Xiang is Yang Ying's confidant, he was named a general for his meritorious service in the rebellion in Renshou Palace, he knows Yang Yingxi's new and tired of the old thoughts, he said: "The key is that He Fubo is too self-righteous, he has been indulging in the prestige of the fifth of the nine generals, thinking that he is still invincible in the world, but he doesn't know that there are many talents in the world, and the younger generation is better than the elderly." ”

Shi Xiang's words said to Yang Ying's heart, Yang Ying said happily: "That's right, although the old minister has experience, but the energy is obviously insufficient, almost no pioneering spirit, only want to keep the success, from today's Yang Yuanba and He Fubo's competition can be seen, He Fubo is famous, but he can't even resist the young general's move, it seems that he can't be confused by the so-called fame, and the Zhongxing of my Tianwu Dynasty still depends on the younger generation." ”

At this time, a eunuch reported at the door: "Your Majesty, Young Eunuch Yuwen is back." ”

Young Eunuch Yuwen is the young eunuch Yu Wenkai, he sealed Yang Ying's will is to investigate the address of the new capital in Yecheng, just rushed back, Yang Ying has been waiting for him, listening to his return, he immediately said with great joy: "Hurry up and announce his visit!"

Shi Xiang hurriedly gave a salute, retreated, a moment Yu Wenkai hurriedly walked into the imperial study, Yu Wenkai is about fifty years old, is the son of the Northern Qi general Yu Wengui, he is a family of military generals, his father and brother are famous for leading horses, he is only studious, good at craft, especially good at architecture, Daxing City is his design, built four years, Yu Wenkai and led the hydraulic engineering to dig the canal, lead the Wei water to the Yellow River, from the east of Daxing City to Tongguan more than 300 miles, so that the transfer is convenient, and the wealth in the Guanzhong comes from here.

Yu Wenkai is known as the first craftsman of Tianwu, can be described as a great achievement, this time and by the order of Yang Ying, responsible for the construction of the new capital of Yecheng, although the relocation of the capital of Yecheng was strongly opposed by the nobles of Guanlong, but Yang Ying has made up his mind, he first sent Yu Wenkai to carry out preliminary exploration and site.

Yu Wenkai stepped forward and bowed, "Chen Yu Wenkai see Your Majesty!"

"Aiqing doesn't have to be polite, I've been waiting for your news a lot. ”

"Your Majesty, I will report to you. ”

Yu Wenkai carried the scroll with him, he quickly took off the scroll from his back, several eunuchs stepped forward to help spread the drawings on the table, two eunuchs held oil lamps, and another eunuch found a wooden pole and handed it to Yu Wenkai.

Yecheng has existed since ancient times, but Yang Ying is thinking about building a new city, he wants to build a capital that will be passed down to hundreds of generations, he will never consider expanding the old city, but to build a large-scale capital, to match the powerful Tianwu Dynasty.

In fact, the minister knew more than ten years ago that there was an excellent place for feng shui, which was the most suitable for building the capital. ”

Yu Wenkai pointed to the open ground in the middle of a mountain and said: "This area reaches Yique in the south, according to the mountain in the north, Luoshui runs through, the soil is flat, the foundation is stable, the minister consults the local chronicles, there has been no major disaster for hundreds of years, and the capital city is built here, which can be passed down for eternity." ”

Yang Ying stared at the map, his eyebrows were slightly worried, he considered more safety, although Yecheng is a big place in the Central Plains, but its shortcomings are also obvious, it is not like the danger of mountain and river defense in Guanzhong, Luoyang is open around, the terrain is flat, although there is the Yellow River in the north, but the Yellow River freezes in winter, and it becomes a smooth road.

In the Yongjia Rebellion of that year, the Huns drove straight in, broke through Yecheng, and opened the prelude to the Wuhu Chaohua, in addition, Shandong Hebei is the hometown of the Northern Qi Dynasty, there are many miscellaneous Hu, it is easy to rebel, and he must also consider defending against the Northern Qi Zahu.

Yang Ying's worry had already been told to Yu Wenkai before, and Yu Wenkai knew that he was well worried, so he smiled and said: "Regarding defense, the minister also has suggestions. ”

Yang Ying perked up and hurriedly said, "You say, what suggestions?"

Yu Wenkai pointed to a circle around Yecheng with a wooden pole, with a range of hundreds of miles, smiled and said: "Although Yecheng is surrounded by Pingchuan, we can establish artificial defense, and the minister considers that he can dig a long trench to defend the cavalry, from the east of Longmen to Changping and Jijun, arrive at Qingguan, cross the river to the south to Junyi and Xiangcheng, and reach Shangluo, which is about a thousand miles long, which can be relied on as a pass defense."

Yang Ying walked around the range of the long trench, and sure enough, the capital was surrounded, in fact, Yang Ying was thinking about defending against cavalry, and digging the trench was a good way.

At this time, Yu Wenkai asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, is there any objection to the construction of the new capital on the side of the imperial court?"

Yang Ying said: "There are many opponents!"

Yang Ying is indeed a little embarrassed, with his father ruling for more than 20 years, he can't move east, not to mention that he has just ascended the throne, and the strong opposition forces also make him a little helpless, but he must move the capital anyway.

"You don't have to worry about moving the capital, the Federation will persuade the courtiers that you can just build a new capital with peace of mind. ”

"Your Majesty, the minister is considering that you can dig the trench first, so that it will not cause much opposition. ”

Yang Ying thought about it, this plan is also feasible, but he also knows that digging a thousand-mile-long trench is a huge project, at least hundreds of thousands of people must be mobilized, and important ministers must be entrusted.

Thinking of this, he immediately issued an order: "Spread my will, and immediately summon Yan Yang Da to see Lian!"

Yang Da is a royal clan and will not oppose the eastward migration, he is also the former secretary of the Ministry of Industry, a few years ago he was in charge of disaster relief along the Yellow River, and has a strong ability to organize the people, so it is most suitable for him to be responsible for digging the moat.

At night, a carriage drove into Xuanyangfang and slowly stopped in front of the mansion of Dugu Mansion, He Fubo came out of the carriage, his face was gloomy to the extreme, if He Fubo had another weakness, it was paranoia.

Although Yang Yuanba spared He Fubo's life on the school field, it does not mean that He Fubo will laugh and enmity with Yang Yuanba, the hatred between them has not weakened, but because of the shame and humiliation suffered by He Fubo on the school field, Yang Yuanba tore his face in front of tens of thousands of people, He Fubo has become the laughing stock of the entire capital, and soon his shame will spread all over the world.

He Fubo walked up the steps quickly, and Dugu Han, the son of Dugu Luo, was already waiting in front of the steps, "Uncle He Shi, father is waiting for you in the inner hall." ”

He Fubo glanced at the several carriages parked not far from the steps and asked, "Does your father still have guests?"

Dugu Han nodded, "There are a few important ministers who are just discussing things with their father, and they are almost over, Uncle He Shi can wait for a while." ”

He Fubo nodded, although the timing was not coincidental, but He Fubo was anxious, he didn't want to come back another day, so he followed Dugu Han into Dugu Mansion.

The inner hall is brightly lit, more than a dozen important ministers gathered together, there are two brothers Dugu Luo and Dugu Quan, Zuo Xiaowei General Zhang Jin, Taifu Temple Qing Yuanshou, former Right Guard General Yuanzhou, Ministry of Rites Shangshu Yu Wenbi and so on, are all important figures in the Guanlong aristocracy.

They were all invited by Dugu Luo, Dugu Luo had already learned about Yu Wenkai's entry into the palace, and also knew that the Holy Lord had appointed Yang Da and Yu Wenkai as deputy supervisors of the Eastern Capital Battalion, and was ready to dig up the Yecheng Long Trench, it seems that the Holy Lord did not dispel the idea of moving the capital, and they must stop it as soon as possible.

Dugu Luo is seventy years old, his hair is white, he is the eldest son of Dugu Xin, and he is also the leader of the entire Guanlong aristocracy, and has high prestige in the government and the opposition.

"Everyone, I have already said what I should say, the Holy Shang moved the capital, nominally to control the south and Shandong, but in fact he is dealing with us, once he moves the capital successfully, the center of the imperial court will leave Guanzhong, and our Guanlong group will gradually be marginalized, at that time, I believe that the major northern clans will replace us, Lords, the situation is very grim!"

"If the matter of Renshou Palace can be successful, why do we have today's worries?"

The one who spoke was the former right-guard general Yuan Guan, who had been removed from the list in the case of Yang Xiu, the king of Shu, and had not yet been activated, and his heart was full of resentment and dissatisfaction.

A vigilance suddenly flashed in Dugu Luo's eyes, and he stopped Yuan Xuan's resentment with a swing, "Don't say these useless words now, and put forward some useful suggestions." ”

Dugu Luo's tone was a little unhappy, it was obvious that Yuan Zhou had said something that should not be said, the matter of Renshou Palace was already taboo for all of them, and no one was allowed to mention it again, but Yuan Zhou mentioned it again without interest at this time.

Yuan Zhou also knew that he had lost his words and didn't dare to speak anymore, Dugu Luo glared at him, and then turned his head and asked Zhang Jin, the general of Zuo Xiaowei.

"Brother Zhang Xian, what do you think?"

Zhang Jin has been silent, he is actually thinking, since he came here for a meeting, everyone will not just be a listener, it is a matter of everyone's vital interests, of course Zhang Jin also has his own ideas.

"I think the key is the attitude of the scholars, in fact, not every scholar supports the relocation of the capital, at least the Guanlong scholars will resolutely oppose it, as well as the high-ranking officials of the capital, even including the big families in the capital, the relocation of the capital also harms their interests, I estimate that the ministers of the court above the fifth grade, at least sixty percent will resolutely oppose it, three adults are neutral, at most only one percent of the ministers are fully in favor, so the key to this is that the three percent of the ministers have a neutral attitude. ”

"What does Brother Zhang Xiandi mean to win over the ministers who have a neutral attitude in Sancheng?" asked Yu Wenbi, who was sitting across from him.

Zhang Jin nodded slowly, "That's right, that's what it means, as long as there are nine adults who oppose it, even if the saint's attitude is tough, he will have to compromise, after all, he is on the throne, at least for three years, the matter of moving the capital will not be mentioned again." ”

Zhang Jin glanced at Dugu Luo again, "What does Dugu think?"

Dugu Luo pondered for a moment, and finally nodded, "I think this is the most feasible plan, let's split up and try our best to persuade those ministers who have a neutral attitude." ”！。