The reason why the Shandong Gaomen has been passed down continuously is that their noble identities have been recognized by most of the gentry in society. Over the past hundreds of years, the Wei, Qi, Zhou and Sui have been separated and merged many times, but their identities have not been damaged. Instead, due to the invasion of some other tribes, the social reputation of these families has been invisibly increased.

If we mention the Li family in Longxi now, we will naturally think that they are represented by the Grand Master Li Mu. In fact, the Li Mu and Li Xian brothers have nothing to do with the Li family in Longxi. The Li Xian brothers were born in Guanlong and only then did they pretend to recognize the identity of the Li family in Longxi after they became famous. They are like Li Yuan, and have nothing to do with the authentic Li family in Longxi. They just to prove that their ancestors are prominent, and later fabricated a genealogy of the Li family in Longxi.

Although the Shandong Gaomen has suffered a certain blow due to the demise of Qi, they have also quickly transformed. For example, the Li family in Longxi has now become the number one clan of the Sui Dynasty because of Li Mu's impersonation. The Cui family of Boling has also regained its foothold by taking advantage of the marriage with the third prince, Qin Wang Yang Jun. Although the Lu family involved rebellion, because of Lu Sidao's reputation all over the world, many children of the side families still have the opportunity to become officials. Lu Kai, a son of the Lu family, is the current Minister of Personnel.

If you want to talk about the most awesome deeds of the Shandong Gaomen, the fact that after the Sui Dynasty, the refusal to marry the Li Tang royal family many times, only marrying each other between the high families. As a result, the prime minister Xue Yuanchao of Tang Dynasty said that he was extremely rich and honored, but he had three hatreds in his life. One was that he did not as a Jinshi, the second was that he would not marry a daughter of five surnames, and the third was that he could not compile the history of the country.

These high-ranking clans are far longer than any dynasty. They did not die due to the change of dynasties, but became stronger and stronger. It was not until later Emperor Gaozong of Tang, who refused to marry the royal family many times, sighed: Our family is the emperor, and it is not as good as the sons of the five surnames. He issued a bold order to not allow the five surnames to marry each other, and the Shandong Gaomen slowly disappeared.

Even as Prince Yang Yong, he still felt it was difficult to hear Wei Yi say that this assassination was related to Shandong Gaomen. Now the Sui Dynasty suppressed Shandong Gaomen on the one hand and pulled cages on the other hand. In fact, it was in a state of fighting and pulling. It was nothing more. Most of the talents in the world came from Gaomen. Without the support of these high sects, the local government in the court would be paralyzed unless military management was carried out.

"No matter who it is or which high sect comes from, Wei Qing will continue to investigate and I will take care of it if I have any problems." Although it is difficult, Yang Yong has no reason to retreat.

"I obey the order." Wei Yi nodded.

"By the way, what kind of high-ranking family is there in Qingzhou? How can I determine that it was done by Shandong's high-ranking family?"

"When you go back to Your Highness, Qingzhou has excellent geography and developed trade. There are many high-ranking gates in the city, including the Lu family, Huangfu family, Feng family, Fang family, Wang family, Gao family, Yan family... There are dozens of people in the city with more than a hundred slaves." Wei Yi replied respectfully, with a slightly bitter tone in his tone. After pausing for a moment, Wei Yi continued: "As for the fact that Wei Chen speculated that this matter could not escape these high-ranking gates, it is because all their bows were iron-body bows. Without the high-ranking gate, it was impossible for them to hide such iron bows that were better than military ones."

Yang Yong took a breath slightly when he heard this. There were dozens of slaves in Qingzhou City. What a great force, Wei Yi, the governor, probably did not make it easy: "You said they used iron-tied bows, but there are some things."

Wei Yi quickly shouted outside the door: "Release the bow."

A personal soldier from the governor's house responded to the sound, holding a large bow in his hand. Qu Tutong took it forward and took the large bow from the personal soldier and took it in front of Yang Yong. Yang Yong reached out to take it, feeling that his hand sank. This bow was indeed a real iron-tied bow.

"Please look at your highness. This is the iron-wound bow that the assassin abandoned in the forest. I guess the assassin used a total of three large bows, all of which were these iron-wound bows. The remaining two large bows have been taken away by the assassin."

Yang Yong carefully stroked the iron bow. This kind of iron-tied bow requires at least three stones to be opened. Even if it is built in the court, it will probably cost 100% of the money. Generally, low-level officers in the army are not qualified to use it. As expected, only those high-gate valves are qualified to build it.

"Well, why did the assassins leave an iron-tied bow in the forest? Since they can take two, then this bow can be taken away," Lu Mulin asked from the side.

Wei Yi and Lu Mulin had a conversation and knew that Lu Mulin was only a fifth-rank prince's servant, and it was very different from him, a third-rank official, but he did not dare to neglect Lu Mulin's question: "Sir, I guess they were staying on purpose and intending to establish authority on Your Highness and the weak minister."

"It's good to establish your authority, it's possible." Yang Yong couldn't help but nod. These people held iron-tied bows and mingled into the crowd. Even the arrows were poisonous, but it was more like a kind of intimidation. In fact, if they really wanted to assassinate themselves, the assassins would never shoot arrows randomly before seeing them.

But why did the other party establish his authority? Is it because he doesn't want to come to Qingzhou by himself, or is there another reason? Yang Yong looked at Wei Yi in confusion.

"Your Highness, this is probably related to a court document received by the Wei minister a few days ago. The emperor's edict said that the former officials who are still in the local area must join the capital with their families, and some famous local scholars are also recruiting the ranks. According to this edict, more than ten major households in Qingzhou need to join the capital with their families."

Yang Yong said "Ah." He knew that he could not stay in a place for several days these days. Although he still received various court orders, he would delay his time. This time the news actually came after Wei Yi.

This kind of recruitment is not the first time. Each recruitment will cause some rebound in the local area. For the court, scattered officials in the former place will make the local area unstable. The recruitment will have many benefits. It can not only increase the prosperity of the capital, but also select a group of useful talents from it, and also reduce obstacles for local officials to govern.

On the surface, it is also beneficial for these people to recruit them into the court in Beijing to grant them official positions, but in fact it is not that simple. Except for a small number of people who will be valued, most people will only grant some idle positions. They can only eat, drink and die in the capital, so how can they be more comfortable to be king in the local area?

"Did you say that someone is unwilling to enter Beijing and deliberately assassinate me?"

"That's right, please give me some time, and I will definitely find the assassin." Wei Yi was a little panicked. What a crime to assassinate the prince. If he could not solve the case in a short time, once the prince was angry, he would likely report to the court to remove him from his post and investigate him. Moreover, the prince was rebelled a few months ago, and he was a little worried about local officials. If the prince suspected him, it would be even worse. It was probably not a matter of dismissal investigation. Once Wei Yi was dismissed or sent to prison, the edict of the former officials and scholars of Qi would be delayed in Qingzhou, and it might become a piece of paper.

"I'm so brave, I'm planning to the cusp of this cusp." Yang Yong was furious. If he didn't trust Wei Yi, he would have the possibility of asking Wei Yi to be punished. I think these high-ranking sects did not have the courage to hurt the prince of the dynasty, but wanted to use his own hands to get rid of Wei Yi. Maybe Wei Yi would offend them a lot.

"Wei Aiqing, please let go and check it. Ten days are not enough. I will give you a month. If you still can't find it out within one month, all the suspicious high sects in Qingzhou will be moved to Anzhou, Yingzhou and other places in Rongbian." Humph, three lives are not so cheap. Since you don't want to go to the capital, then go to the border.

Wei Yi was stunned for a while and moved these people to the border. It would be even more sad than killing them: "I thank you for your trust."

"You don't thank me. If the case cannot be solved in one month, you, the governor of Qingzhou, don't need to be the governor of Qingzhou, and you should also guard the border for the court."

"Yes, I obey the order." Although Wei Yi was shocked, he quickly came to his senses. If the case could not be solved in a month, he would not even be able to explain it himself. No matter what, he should be punished.

Although the assassin had already run away, the assassin was still described through the descriptions of the arrested people. After all, the iron-tied bow is so big. Although the people did not notice anything because they were wrapped in cloth at the beginning, it was easy to be discovered once it was revealed. The assassin's appearance was drawn. These were just three ordinary young people. Each of them shot an arrow at the prince's guard, and then immediately shouted to cause chaos, and ran into the woods among the people and disappeared.

Soon, the documents that searched for these three people were posted all over the streets and alleys of Qingzhou, including the county towns below Qingzhou. The officers and soldiers set up checkpoints on various roads. Wei Yi estimated that these three people could not have walked out of the Qingzhou Prefecture so quickly.

Three days of searching have passed, Yang Yong's three guards have been buried, and the shadow of the assassin has not been found. Except for the day of the assassination, none of the three people said they had seen them before. Wei Yi was extremely anxious every day. Although His Royal Highness gave a month's deadline, the longer the time passed, the more difficult it was to find clues.

"Look for me, you all go out to find them. Even if you dig three feet of the ground, you have to find them for me. I don't believe that these three people can go to heaven and earth, but they can't fly." Wei Yi's roar came from the front yard of the governor's mansion, and his back yard was now given to Yang Yong and his guards.

The governor was furious, almost every official who reported to him was in disgrace.

"Sir, the Sima of Qingzhou is asking for a visit." Another personal soldier came up to report.

"Qingzhou Sima, what did he do? I didn't see you." Wei Yi refused almost without thinking. If it were usual, Wei Yi valued this Qingzhou Sima Fang Yanqian, but the assassination of the prince involved the high party in Qingzhou. Fang Yanqian was from the direct line of the Fang family. He and his brother Fang Yanxun had both served as officials in the old Qi family. This edict also involved the Fang family. Who knows whether the Fang family participated.

"Yes." The personal soldiers hurried down, and he understood that at this time, they must not be embarrassed by the governor's bad intentions.

But after a while, the personal soldier just now came up with a frown again: "Report, sir, the Sima of Qingzhou must meet him. He said that there was a major discovery to report to the sir." The personal soldier was nervous after saying that. If it weren't for Fang Yanqian's threat, he wouldn't be willing to report it for Fang Yanqian for the second time.

Wei Yi was about to get angry, but his heart suddenly moved: "That's it, let him come in."

"yes."

Outside the front hall, Fang Yanqian was walking anxiously when he saw his personal soldiers coming out and asked, "How is it?"

"Go in quickly, Lord Taoist has agreed to see you."

Fang Yanqian breathed a sigh of relief and patted the personal soldier on the shoulder: "Thank you, brother." He stepped into the inner hall.

"Master Fang, if you don't treat the injured people, why are you here to do?" Wei Yi stabbed Fang Yanqian a little. Everyone was busy chasing the assassin. Only Fang Yanqian was busy saving the ordinary people who fell to the ground. Afterwards, it fell into the eyes of the prince and was commended by the prince. In the past few days, I don't know how many officials jealous of Fang Yanqian said bad things about him in front of Wei Yi, and they talked loudly. Wei Yi couldn't help feeling uncomfortable: OK, you, Fang Yanqian is kind and righteous, and know how to save people, but which is more important than the safety of the people and His Highness of the Prince?

Sima is located in the prefectures and counties, and is under the chief of the governor. If he is in the army, he will be in charge of military discipline and law enforcement. The matter is complicated, and the power depends on whether the boss attaches importance to it. In the past few days, because Wei Yi specifically ordered everyone to avoid Fang Yanqian, Fang Yanqian suddenly became an idle person and had to treat the dozen people who were trampled and injured.

"Sir, Bei Zhi discovered an important clue of the assassination, and then rushed to report to the Sir."

"Oh, what clues are you going to tell me quickly." Wei Yi immediately threw away the unhappiness he had just now and hurriedly asked.

"Sir, that's right. Isn't I responsible for treating more than ten people who were trampled on the scene of the assassination that day? It's thanks to the mercy of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. These people were rescued in time to escape from danger. Although they still need treatment, no one is in danger of life."

Fang Yanqian, Luo Luo, said a lot, but he didn't mention the key points. Fortunately, Wei Yi was used to the way of speaking in this subordinate, otherwise he would be anxious to death if he changed to someone else.

"Well, these people heard that the Crown Prince ordered them to save them and asked the government to pay for medical expenses for them. They were very grateful to the Crown Prince and hated the assassin who assassinated the Crown Prince that day. One of them remembered that he had seen these three people."

"Oh, just this clue, I know, you go down." Wei Yi was a little disappointed. There were more people who had seen the assassin that day. If it was a clue on the first day, the image of the assassin has been drawn out now. What's the use of someone who has seen it before? The key is to find people now.

"Sir, the official has a good relationship." Fang Yanqian quickly argued when he heard Wei Yi drive him away.

"What kind of love is wrong, then tell me."

"Yes, this person also said that it was not the first time he had seen these three people. Just the day before the assassination, he seemed to have seen these three people appear in Mr. Lu's backyard."

"You're serious?" Wei Yi was immediately overjoyed. Although he guessed that these three assassins were sected by the Qingzhou High Sect, there were only so many high Sects in Qingzhou. If he could hide from any one of his troops, it would be useless if he sent out. Now that he had a specific goal, it would be much easier to deal with.

"Everything that the lower official said is true, and I will never dare to deceive the Lord." Fang Yanqian said seriously.

"Okay, okay, I've been wronged these days. Let's go to see His Royal Highness with me." Wei Yi was very happy. It was just that she was sleepy and encountered a pillow.

"Don't dare, don't dare, doing things for the court is the only thing for the subordinates." Fang Yanqian was still chattering, and Wei Yi had already taken Fang Yanqian's hand and walked backwards.

"See Your Highness the Crown Prince." The two of them arrived at the backyard and saw Yang Yong, and quickly worshiped him.

"Get up, Wei Qing, Fang Qing, you two come together, but what progress is there?" Yang Yong asked anxiously. The assassin has not been eliminated. Yang Yong has lived in the governor's mansion these days and has not gone out. On the one hand, he has to pay attention to the progress of the case at all times. On the other hand, although it is speculated that the assassin was just a demonstration and had no intention of assassinating the prince, no one dared to take the risk of the prince's life and let Yang Yong walk out of the governor's mansion. Yang Yong was quite frustrated.

"Go back to Your Highness, that's exactly what happened. Did Lord Fang discover this? Please ask Lord Fang to tell me." Wei Yi pointed to Fang Yanqian and said.

Fang Yanqian didn't expect that the prince had only seen him once, and actually remembered him seriously. He was a little moved and said what he had just said to Wei Yi.

Yang Yong touched his chin. His chin was still naked now. This action seemed a bit funny, but no one dared to joke: "So, the assassin is likely from the Lu Mansion. What is the origin of this Lu Mansion? Does it have anything to do with the Lu family in Fanyang?"

"When you go back to your highness, the Lu Mansion in Qingzhou is a relative of the Lu family in Fanyang. The owner of the Lu Mansion was named Lu, and he is the cousin of Lu Kai, the current assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel." Wei Yi looked a little embarrassed. As long as the children of Lu who are like Lu in the world will definitely climb up to the Lu family in Fanyang as a relative. It is not difficult to deal with a Lu family. The one who is in trouble is that this Lu family is a close relative of the Minister of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel commands all officials in the world. The Minister of the Minister is only one level worse than the Minister of the Shangshu, so he is naturally very powerful. Wei Yi dared not take his own initiative and wants to report to Yang Yong.

"Don't worry about him, immediately send someone to closely monitor all the courtyards of Lu's mansions. Once three people are found, arrest them immediately." Yang Yong naturally did not have to worry about a minister. If he really found that the assassin came from Lu's mansion, the minister would be pulled down.

"Yes, the subordinates will go down and arrange the matter immediately." Wei Yi was immediately relieved when he received the order. Relying on the power of the Minister of Personnel, the Lu Mansion caused him a lot of trouble. Now it seems that this trouble will soon be gone.

After Wei Yi went down, he immediately made a detailed arrangement. If an ordinary person was an ordinary person, he could naturally send troops to search. However, such a high-ranking sect was reckless and could not be punished based on the words of a commoner. If no evidence was found and even the crown prince would not be so reckless.

The Lu family has a great business and a lot of land. There are no less than seven or eight places in the courtyards alone. For a moment, spies sent by Qingzhou Prefecture were everywhere in the Lu family. The Lu family seemed to have found out that their daily behavior suddenly became restrained and looked cautious. For a moment, even the children of the Lu family became much more kind when they went out, just like an honest and honest good citizen.

Several more days passed, and Wei Yi even sent someone to risk stolen into various houses of the Lu family to check, but the shadow of the three assassins was not found, which made Wei Yi very frustrated and was also shaken by the information that claimed that he had seen the assassin appear in the Lu family.

The arrest of the assassin has not made any progress, and Yang Yong was extremely bored when he stayed in the governor's mansion, so he simply asked someone to go out to purchase some Shandong's specialty products for research.

Shandong is an important source of the Han Silk Road. Among the five hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi's industry and textile industry were the most developed, and it is known as "the crown, wear clothes and walk around the world". The fairy-patterned silk in Qingzhou and the mirror flower silk in Yanzhou are both well-known fabrics in the Central Plains. Now the Sui Dynasty has just invented a new loom. It is the time to vigorously develop textiles. Yang Yong, a famous fabric from all over the country, had to collect several pieces of the famous fabrics from all over the country to see if they could be woven with new looms.

Now the ones placed in front of Yang Yong are each of the fairy-patterned silk and the mirror flower silk. These two fabrics are undoubtedly very beautiful. The so-called mirror flowers are like illusions and fairys are ethereal. Fabrics with these two names are just held in the hand and make people feel a dreamy feeling.

"Come on, Xing'er, Mei'er, you put on this fabric and take a look."

"Yes." Both women smiled and picked up a piece of fabric and draped it on their bodies. In the sun, the fabrics on both women were emitting dreamy brilliance. With their bright smiles, it seemed as if the fairies in the sky were coming down to earth, and the guards around them were watching with their eyes wide open.

"Okay, if it is made into clothes, it will definitely look better. These two pieces of fabric will be given to you."

"Thank you, young master." The two women jumped up. The last time they were assassinated, they were both a little scared. People have been a little depressed these days. Yang Yong deliberately asked someone to buy these two fabrics to make them happy.

Both women are at the age of a variety of styles, so of course they like beautiful clothes. But Yun Meier was happy and immediately asked worriedly: "Young Master, if you wear this clothes and are seen by someone, someone will definitely impeach you for luxury."

"Silly girl, I'm at least several months away from returning to Beijing now, so I'll just not wear it when I go back." The emperor advocates frugality, and Yang Yong, as the crown prince, must also abide by it, otherwise Yang Yong will not be able to bear it if he is reported to him.

"Yes." Knowing that they couldn't wear it when they went back, the two of them cherished the time in front of them. They couldn't wait to go back to their room and took out scissors to cut it. They would all be female and didn't need anyone else's help.

Yang Yong smiled and felt inexplicably better. At this moment, Wei Yi came hurriedly and after seeing the gift to Yang Yong, he took out a red post from his sleeve: "Your Highness, the Wang family has sent me an invitation. Three days later will be the 50th birthday of the head of the Wang family. The Wang family specially held a banquet to invite His Highness to have fun with the people. I hope that Your Highness will be able to attend the banquet at the Wang family in three days."

Yang Yong took the post and asked in confusion: "Wang Family, my dear, tell me who is the Wang family? Is it related to the Wang family in Taiyuan?"

"Yes, when you go back to Your Highness, the Wang family in Qingzhou has nothing to do with the Wang family in Taiyuan. According to the Wang family's genealogy, the head of the Wang family who founded the Wang family was named Wang Xiang, who was still the sixth-generation grandson of the Qin general Wang Jian. He has been through several generations of Han, Jin, and Wei, and the people called it the Wang family of Langya."

"Langya Wang Family." Yang Yong was slightly moved when he heard this. It is said that Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi and his son were born in the Langya Wang Family. If it had been hundreds of years, the Taiyuan Wang Family would not be worthy of carrying shoes with the Langya Wang Family. If their ancestors were really Wang Jian's sixth generation grandson, wouldn't this family have been passed down for seven or eight hundred years?

"It is the Wang family in Langya. The Wang family has fewer officials in our dynasty. However, there are still many people in the local area who hold official positions. Wang Zijin, Wang Zhongxuan and others are all outstanding people of the Wang family and have now become the governor of Yizhou." Wei Yi replied respectfully. Although the Wei family is also a big family, they can't help but feel respect for the family that has been passed down for seven hundred years and has been through countless dynasties.

"In the old days, the swallows in front of Wang Xie Hall flew into the homes of ordinary people." Yang Yong thought of this poem in his heart. This poem by later generations refers to the Wang family in Langya. Although the Wang family has not fallen for seven hundred years, it has never fallen forever. He was immediately interested in what a thousand-year-old family looks like.

"Okay, Wei Aiqing, you reply to the Wang family. I will arrive on time in three days."

"Your Highness, but... but the assassin has no sign yet." Wei Yi didn't want Yang Yong to attend any banquet. If something happened to the prince, he would definitely be in trouble. However, he had to hand over the invitation from the Wang family.

"Don't worry, I will bring enough guards, let alone you don't have to worry that such a family will do something unfavorable to me, otherwise they will not have passed on for so long." Yang Yong said lightly.

Indeed, such a family should be traitors and would not do risky things at all. Otherwise, just one failure would be enough to make them fall into a desperate situation. The Sui Dynasty is booming, and the Wang family may be more worried about the safety of the prince. Wei Yi thought about it and said helplessly: "I am leaving."
Chapter completed!