Outside Yumen Pass, the ancient Yellow Sha Road, the sunset shines on the sand dunes, shining with orange and golden light, the Gobi Desert, and the bitter and cold place has been around since ancient times.

Although Yumen Pass was not that serious during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and was visible in the oasis, it was still too small compared to the outer deserts and sand fields, and could not stop the steps of desertification.

This time, Emperor Yang of Sui was not greedy for pleasure. On the contrary, he wanted to make a difference and took such a risk. He did not fear obstacles and traveled a long distance to Tuyuhun first, in order to shock the remnants of the nomadic tribes on the Qinghai Plateau, set up counties and consolidate the new territory he had opened.

This time, when he came to Zhangye County, Emperor Yang of Sui was also very clear, which was to summon the countries in the Western Regions and the nearby nomadic tribe leaders to the Central Plains Emperor and express his support.

During the Northern Tour last year, Emperor Yang of Sui had summoned the Khans of the Khitan tribes and other tribes, as well as the chiefs of the branch. In addition to Goguryeo, the northern foreign countries expressed their submission, surrendered to the Great Sui Dynasty, and became subordinate states.

However, Goguryeo not only did not send anyone to attend the court meeting, but also sent people to kidnap the team of horses that Khitan had originally given to Emperor Yang of Sui, which made Yang Guang very unhappy, as if a thorn stuck in his throat.

However, the Western Tour made Emperor Yang of Sui quite satisfied. Because his original purpose was achieved, he now left Yumen Pass and came to Yanzhi Mountain in the northwest of Zhangye County. Because Pei Shiju arrived one earlier, he brought the border soldiers of Yumen Pass to build tents, Tucheng, etc. Here, after Emperor Yang of Sui arrived, he formed the Fengguan Hall, and all the artists of the hundreds of operas were in place, and began to prepare costumes and props, and confirmed the performance, because the envoys from the 20 to 30 countries in the Western Regions were about to arrive.

The kings or envoys from the twenty-seven Western Region countries, including Wusun, Kucha, Yanqi, Ruoqiang, Gaochang, etc., arrived 66 and took turns to pay homage to the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty.

This grand occasion of worship in the Western Regions was different, which made Emperor Yang of Sui excited and ordered singing and dancing, and the military and civilians to enjoy each other. A grand singing and dancing party was held in this temporary city.

Emperor Yang of Sui held a banquet in Guanfengxing Hall, entertaining envoys from various countries, and ordered people to perform a hundred plays for them, which made these envoys from small Western countries dumbfounded, amazed and praised.

"The country of the Heavenly Kingdom is extraordinary!"

"The customs and culture of the Central Plains are really all-encompassing, great praise!"

"It's really not comparable to our small countries in the Western Regions. If we can live in the Central Plains, it's worth watching more of these performances often."

These little kings were amazed. When Emperor Yang of Sui looked glorious and proud, he simply ordered that the young men and women in Wuwei and Zhangye counties should wear the best clothes, stop their work, and join the song of the prosperous times. If any area does not actively participate and wears in decent clothes, they will be punished for the county magistrate.

As a result, the local people kept coming, and they went to the Tucheng at the foot of the mountain to have fun and did not cost money for food and accommodation, which made the event here very successful. Of course, it consumed the money of the treasury, etc., which was also very huge.

In private, He Ruobi, Gao Feng, Yu Wen Bi and others gathered together, drank and talked, and complained with the alcohol, thinking that Emperor Yang of Sui was too extravagant and wasted.

Gao Ying sighed: "Although Your Majesty wants to be a good emperor and a king of eternal powers, he is too eager for quick success and instant benefits. He built the eastern capital Luoyang, dug the Grand Canal, repaired the Great Wall, northern tours, and western tours, every time it is a big deal. The national treasury has consumed a lot in recent years. Even though the inventory of grain warehouses is still abundant, the inventory of coins and jewelry has been greatly weakened. The court had to continue to mint coins. This would depreciate the coins and increase the burden on the people. If this continues, the economy of the Great Sui Dynasty would be worrying!"

Yuwen Bi also said: "It's not just that. Several major projects have suffered a lot of labor and people are displaced. Many farms have been abandoned and the harvest has been cut in half. However, the court continues to collect according to the original taxes and even pays more. In addition to paying grain, there are also some heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes to pay coins. The people are under great pressure. It seems that the national treasury is sufficient, so they think that the country is strong and the people are abundant. Hum, this is just an appearance, and the people are under great pressure."

He Ruobi's big mouth was even more powerful, and he said with a strong alcoholism: "Your Majesty is so happy today, but he is not as good as the late emperor. These warehouses and grains were not reserved during the Kaihuang period. They have been in the Great Elementary for four years and have been included in the national treasury, such as one-fifth of the cost? As for this, my inventory of the Great Sui Dynasty, only food can be considered a prosperous era? Moreover, you have also seen that this Western Tour, hundreds of thousands of people follow him. Is it necessary to demonstrate to those small Western countries for a few days. As for such a big occasion, it takes two months to play. Isn't this a disease?"

The three of them felt that their identities were enough, so they gave guidance to the country and the country, and their concern for the country and the people were full of emotions, and they could no longer stop their words.

But the speaker is unintentional, and the listener is intentional. After Emperor Yang of Sui was the emperor for several years, he set up a palace shadow guard and sent a lot of ears and ears to monitor the ministers' private actions, not to mention everything. However, such obvious gatherings and drinking and talking about the monarch's words were still passed into Emperor Yang of Sui's ears.

"These old people are so tired of living by relying on their old age."

Emperor Yang of Sui was furious and ordered the guards to arrest three old ministers overnight and detain them directly.

The next morning, when all officials came to see the king, some ministers pleaded for mercy, but were scolded by Emperor Yang of Sui and kept silent.

Yuwen Shu had a grudge with Gao Feng and He Ruobi as early as when Yang Guang fought for the throne. They were considered to be from the old crown prince Yang Yong. Emperor Yang of Sui and other opportunities, so naturally they did not use these old crown princes and people. Even if they were promoted, they were not close to each other and favored them.

Therefore, Yuwen Shu, Sima Dekan and others continued to say some cold words, strengthening Emperor Yang of Sui's determination to execute the three of them.

At this time, Luo Zhaoyun stood up and said, "Your Majesty, these three people are not rude and complaining. They are obviously crazy after drinking. They cannot take them all seriously. Although they are guilty, they will not die. Please remember that the three people have made many contributions to the Great Sui Dynasty. They will not die. They will be dismissed from their posts and investigated. They will no longer be hired to show the priest's kindness. Moreover, during this trip to the Western Regions, Your Majesty will be a great joy to achieve great success in Emperor Wu, expand territory, and become a saint Khan. If you kill a second-rank official at the grand event, it is inappropriate. Please think twice!"

When Emperor Yang of Sui saw Luo Zhaoyun stand up and plead with a cold look, his eyes became cold. The most disgusting was that someone acted against the will of heaven. He used to think that Luo Zhaoyun was his confidant, so he followed his eyes, but unexpectedly, he sang the opposite tune today.

However, everything Luo Zhaoyun said was reasonable, which relieved Emperor Yang of Sui's anger a little. He was silent for a moment, stared at Luo Zhaoyun, showing some suspicion and disappointment, and said: "Since General Luo requested, and what he said was not without reason, I just thought of the three ministers who had made many contributions to the Sui Dynasty in the past, and were exempted from death. However, the title and official positions were eliminated, and the property was confiscated, and the appointment was not accepted!"

"Thank you for your kindness!" Luo Zhaoyun returned the gift, as well as some ministers who had a good relationship with Gao Ying and others, bowed one after another.

"Everyone retreat--" Emperor Yang of Sui waved his hand and was in a bad mood, so he directly asked all officials to push the Fengguan Palace.

When Luo Zhaoyun left, he thought to himself: I did something good for the Great Sui Dynasty, saved the orders of the three ministers, and did not make some old ministers completely disappointed with Yang Guang. I hope it will work. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!