Chapter 124 Framed
When all the important officials in the court expressed their objections to the emperor's further expedition against Goguryeo, Yang Xuangan stood up and strongly supported it, and was awarded the opportunity he had been waiting for for a long time.

Finally, he was no longer a civil servant, but was given the power to supervise the army's food and supplies. Food and supplies were the lifeblood of the army. The less food and supplies the army had, the faster it would mutiny.

Although the emperor had formed a brave army, given his personality, he wanted to lead an army of at least 500,000 or 600,000 to demonstrate his power. Therefore, Yang Xuangan determined that the time had come.

Releasing the Taoli Chapter was not only for Li Jiancheng, but more importantly to divert the emperor's attention. The more trouble the Li family made, the safer he would be.

"Lord Yang, we should go to Liyang and delay the supply of food and grass as long as possible. It would be best if we could delay until the army mutinied. If we can do that, the Mandate of the Sui Dynasty will end."

Li Mi shook his head: "It won't be that easy. Changing dynasties is so difficult. We can't pin our hopes on the enemy's collapse."

Yang Xuangan nodded: "I will remain steadfast in my determination and will never be like Yang Liang, the King of Han, who played both sides. If I don't succeed, I will die. I must succeed with a bang!"

"We are also willing to take a chance with you!"

After a long discussion, Tiger Guard General Wang Zhongbo, Ji County Assistant Governor Zhao Huaiyi and others withdrew, and Yang Xuangan's enthusiasm also faded away, leaving only hesitation on his face.

Li Mi comforted him: "We can't have everything at once. It's rare to have the right time first, and the other two are up to us."

At this time, Li Jiancheng was also silently planning Yang Xuangan's path and the benefits he could gain from it. Yang Xuangan dared to rebel not because of recklessness.

His capital is indeed strong, but it's a pity that he chose to show up too early.

But he had no choice. The network of contacts that Yang Su left him was time-limited. When Yang Xuangan could no longer become the prime minister and military minister like his father, he no longer had the right to promote or demote people.

Those people will also leave quietly, and new blood will not be able to come in, and this is how the family's reputation declines.

Li Jiancheng said to Li Xiaogong: "Things are going well in Zhuo County."

"It's still okay. It can't be compared to when my brother was here, but generally speaking there's no problem."

"I will write a few letters for you to take back."

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xiaogong said, "Brother, I feel that the puppies we let out have become wild. What if they turn into wolves and want to bite back?"

Li Jiancheng said: "Then untie the neck rope and let him go first."

In most things in the world, the outcome is either progress or regression. Yang Xuangan could not give promotions to his people, so the morale of his subordinates began to wane. Li Jiancheng lost his official position and could not control food and fodder like before, so his subordinates also began to look elsewhere.

Few people are born to be mean and are willing to have another master above their heads besides the emperor.

But it is so difficult to be self-reliant. They soon realized that food from outside is not so easy to eat and may even be poisonous and fatal.

"Xiao Gong, you just need to help me keep an eye on Pharmacist Li, and don't worry about the rest."

"He shouldn't."

“Many things in the world go wrong because they should be. Remember, nothing in this world should be.”

"I've made note of it."

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Pei Yun was ill, really ill. There was no need for a doctor to see him. Anyone could tell from his complexion that he was definitely not in good health. Therefore, the emperor could not say anything. He could only allow him to resign and rest. However, no one was willing to take the vacant position of chief judge. Although it would win the favor of His Majesty, it would make enemies with the civil and military officials in the court, especially under the premise that the emperor's favor would be easily lost.

Everyone thought that this ridiculous matter was about to end, but Yuwen Shu could not tolerate it. Now it was not only a matter of old grudges, but a new grudge had been established, and more people with the surname Li were implicated.

If he can't kill them, he will be in trouble.

So Yuwen Shu took on the position of chief judge. As usual, the civil and military officials came to warn him, but were scolded back by Yuwen Shu on the spot.

"Get out of here! Your Majesty's order does not allow you to talk too much!"

"Yuwen Shu, don't forget the one who first created the clay figures for burials. Will he have no descendants?"

Yuwen Shu laughed and said, "Your Majesty knows me best. I think you also know my eldest son Yuwen Huaji. Just go and tell Your Majesty that my father and I are planning a rebellion. Do you think Your Majesty will believe it?"

Yuwen Shu, a fool who could be fooled by Yiji Wende, and Yuwen Huaji, let alone doing something earth-shattering like rebellion, they all felt that he didn't have the ability to even be a county magistrate.

Not to mention that the emperor didn't believe it, they also didn't believe that this father and son could do anything.

So they could only soften their attitude and try to make him explain the reason and the harm of letting the emperor do so. However, Yuwen Shu had made up his mind and said that they would talk about the future later. The emperor was unkind to others, but he was loyal to them and his son.

Yuwen Shu, who was freed from his duties, was taken to prison and was immediately sentenced to severe punishment. However, Li Min and Li Hun were not fools. If they admitted it, the result would be the execution of their entire family and exile, so they refused to admit it.

He admitted it temporarily because of the pain, but when he was about to pick up the pen to sign, he regretted it and refused to admit it.

These were all noble relatives with titles. The punishment that Yuwen Shu could use was already the limit. It was impossible for him to really kill them. If he really went too far, the emperor would have no choice but to execute him with tears in order to give an explanation to his ministers.

His second son Yuwen Zhiji said: "Father, you might as well try their wives and concubines. If there are more testimonies, it will be enough to prove that they are plotting a rebellion, especially Li Min's wife, Yuwen Eying."

Yuwen Shu hesitated: "Yuwen Eying is your majesty's niece after all."

Yu Wenzhi, who was standing by, sneered and said, "I have served Your Majesty for many years, but I have never heard Your Majesty mention her. This shows that she is insignificant. What is father afraid of by being so cowardly at this time?"

Yuwen Shu silently walked forward and slapped Yuwen Huaji in the face: "Who told you to talk to your father like that?"

Yu Wenzhi covered his face and blushed as he said, "Who told you to humiliate me in public?"

"When?" Yuwen Shu asked Yuwen Zhiji, "When did I say that about him?"

Then he suddenly remembered, "Am I not telling the truth?"

"You are humiliating me!"

"Do you really want to rebel? Okay, okay, you are awesome. You are more awesome than your father."

Yuwen Shu was too lazy to pay attention to this son. After careful thought, he found that Yuwen Eying was indeed a good candidate. As Li Min's wife and the emperor's niece, it was reasonable for her to accuse her husband of plotting to usurp the throne.

After all, what he wanted was not any real evidence. Li Min and Li Hun were nobles of the current dynasty and did not enjoy the wealth and glory, so how could they rebel? He knew better than anyone how clean these two people were.

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(End of this chapter)