Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 1063 Unable to calm the night

  This night, no one is destined to sleep peacefully.

  Yang Biao had just fallen asleep, but was alarmed by Liu Xie's news. He couldn't help being furious, and rushed from the back hall to the front hall angrily. Seeing Yang Biao's expression so heavy that water was about to drip, the surrounding servants and servants did not dare to vent their breath, and hurriedly retreated to the side.

Yang Biao was able to hold Chang'an just now with the joint efforts of several aspects. Seeing that he only needs to besieged for a few more days, when the soldiers in the palace are hungry and weak, he can naturally enter the palace easily and clean up the old road. A dog, but he never thought that he would be jumped over the wall by that old dog tonight!

   Living in Chang'an is not easy.

  This is not only a sigh that can only be uttered by later generations of the Tang Dynasty, Yang Biao also felt the same way these two days.

  It is of course comfortable to be in power and govern the court, to order the world is naturally comfortable, and to speak the law is natural to be comfortable, but all of these require a primary condition, that is, to be able to eat enough...

  Even if you can't feed everyone, you must feed your subordinates.

  This point, from later generations, no matter which country or political system is doing this, they first feed the iron fist of the country before considering other things.

   But the number of "iron fists" is a bit huge, which makes Yang Biao very headache. In the past two days, almost all of my energy has been put on this, so I am a little slack about Zhong Shao.

Interest groups related to Zhongzhong in Guanzhong, officials from Luoyang also need to take care of them, plus the Hongnong soldiers brought by themselves, these three aspects need to be taken into account and allocated well, plus inside and outside Chang'an City, The people around Lingyi, among other things, consume a huge amount of food and grass every day.

  Chang’an Forbidden Army has 21,400 people on the list, which is actually not enough, but there are more than 11,700, 1,200 mules and horses, some artisans in the army, and some handymen...

  Changan officials, there are 673 people on the register, there are also some small officials in the hall, and some officials' family members...

  Changan laborers, more than 2,800 people, and the canals, city defenses, etc. that need to be repaired urgently...

   All these various files were piled up on Yang Biao's desk for a while, almost drowning Yang Biao!

   To pay the army, to give rewards, to make clothes, to buy salt and vegetables, to do office work, to do shopping, to use craftsmen, to purchase materials, to transfer materials, to deploy personnel...

  In the chaotic and incomplete structure of the court, when Yang Biao's administrative system has not been fully established, these things and these matters must be reviewed, reviewed, approved, and issued by Yang Biao.

It's not that there are no other personnel to assist, it's just that Yang Biao needs to re-identify the officials originally appointed by Zhong Shao, check them one by one, and then either retain them or dismiss them and let other personnel replace them. In this way, it will inevitably lead to a backlog of political affairs , running out of balance.

But normally speaking, as long as you survive the initial period of time, after Yang Biao's personnel gradually get used to it, it will not be so cumbersome and requires Yang Biao to do everything by himself, but at this juncture, Chong Shao Take the opportunity to escape.

   On the ground in the front hall, a group of generals and school officers fell down.

   "Changle Gongnan, who is in charge?" Yang Biao's voice came first before he arrived.

   "...The lowly position...the humble position is guilty! It is the lowly position in charge..." The person who knelt in the front turned his head and kowtowed to Yang Biao.

   "Where were you when Your Majesty was carried?" Yang Biao approached and asked.

   "Humble, humble in...in the camp..."

   "Since we are in the camp, how can we fail to notice the difference in the Fu'an sect?!"

   "...humble...humble...humble momentary negligence..."

  The army is extremely boring. I have been doing nothing for the past few days. It is inevitable that I will be a little slack. It just happened that someone brought some good wine. At that time, I actually drank two glasses, but this matter cannot be said...

  Yang Biao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then waved his hand and said, "...Pull it out, military law is in charge!"

"Ah?! Yang Gong!" The captain of the Nanying Kneeled and climbed two steps, begging, "... I am negligent, but I have sent people to chase after me, and I have killed all the traitors who stopped me... Humble, Humble has followed Yang Gong since Hongnong... I hope that Mr Yang will make amends, Humble will definitely bring His Majesty back!"

  Yang Biao turned around and looked at the captain of the Southern Camp, and said, "...you know, you...you are from Xin'an, and you have been with me for a while. You fought bravely and accumulated a lot of military merit..."

   "Yes, yes, Mr. Yang..." The school captain named Nanying kowtowed.

"You made military exploits, and you don't hesitate to spend money or rank!" Yang Biao pointed to the captain of Nanying and said, "...Qu Chang, a military lord, a thief under the door, a captain, and even the post of a captain today! Let me tell you In other words, is there a single cent short of you?"

   "Mr. Yang... humble rank..." Nanying Xiaowei burst into tears.

   "...reward for meritorious deeds, and punishment for demerit..." Yang Biao said slowly, "Your wife, someone treats her kindly... get up, and go! Don't fall into the reputation of our Hongnong!"

   "...only..." Captain Nanying was stunned for a while, then kowtowed heavily to Yang Biao, "...bye to Yang Gong..."

   Not long after, the executioner came up with a wooden tray, and on the wooden tray was the **** head of Captain Nanying.

  The front hall was filled with a strong smell of blood for a while.

   "You! Let's lead someone to chase after you!" Yang Biao pointed to another captain and said, "Even if you chase it to the end of the sky, you have to catch up with it! Go!"

  As if they were pardoned, all the people retreated quickly, picked up their men and horses, and chased them all night.

  Yang Biao sat in the hall, watching these generals retreat obediently, his anger still lingering.

In this matter, Yang Biao was indeed careless, but he was also helpless. After all, Chang'an has been in chaos for a while, and Yang Biao has just taken over the relevant government affairs of the court not long ago, so it is reasonable to be unable to handle some things . However, even though it was justifiable, the basket that appeared was quite deadly.

  Although it is said that Yang Biao did not value the Han emperor Liu Xie much, leaving Liu Xie now will inevitably bring about a series of chain reactions, and these are naturally issues that Yang Biao has to consider.

  The attendants outside the hall cautiously lowered their hands to report: "...To Yang Gong, Zhao Guanglu begs to see..."

   Zhao Guanglu is Zhao Wen. Following Yang Biao, now he is temporarily conferred the position of Doctor Guanglu.

"I've seen Mr. Ming... Mr. Ming looks worried, but he is worried about what happened tonight?" Zhao Wen saw that Yang Biao was still serious, so he didn't make any excuses, and said straight to the point, "It's certainly hateful to plant a minister. However, it can also turn disadvantages into advantages, and turn the world around..."

   "Oh?" Yang Biao looked up at Zhao Wen, slowly calmed down, and said, "... I would like to hear more about it."

  Zhao Wengong cupped his hands, as if he was sorting out his thoughts, and said slowly: "Reporting to Minggong... Originally, Zhong Shangshu occupied Miyagi, and we are not attacking, nor are we not attacking..."

   What Zhao Wen said is true.

  Although it was said that Yang Biao had gained the upper hand, it was still difficult to attack Liu Xie's palace. After all, Yang Biao is not a Xiliang thief, so he can't ignore his reputation. Of course, if Yang Biao is pushed into a hurry, he will not be able to control so many other people's tongues. At that time, it will be the lesser of two evils, and he will do it first. But it's better not to act recklessly so as not to fall into the trap of others. Yang Biao still has such a little patience.

  But Chong Shao took advantage of Yang Biao's point and escaped. This is what annoyed Yang Biao the most. Who wouldn't be angry when the cooked duck flew away in a blink of an eye?

Zhao Wen sneaked a glimpse of Yang Biao's silence, and he didn't appear to be agitated by it. He knew that it was not good to entangle this issue, so he said instead: "... Now Zhong Shangshu is fleeing with His Majesty, breaking the deadlock. You can be nimble...Where the bandits in Xiliang are located, you can send troops to wipe them out, and you can also win the heart of Guanzhong...As for Emperor Han, if there is a mistake...of course it is because of Zhong Shangshu's recklessness..."

   "Ridiculous!" Yang Biao frowned and shouted in a low voice. Of course Yang Biao understood what Zhao Wen meant, but even if he understood such a thing, he couldn't put it on the table in front of his face.

Zhao Wen was not confused at all, just as if Yang Biao's angry shout was not aimed at him, and continued: "Ming Gong has great insight, Zhong Shangshu's move is really absurd... It's just that the way of governing is slightly different, how can you take advantage of the emperor's private interests Escape? Where does this action put the face of the Han family? And where does it set the Han dynasty? The Duke of Ming should issue a call for the world to hear..."

   "Huh?" Yang Biao lowered his eyelids slightly, "Hmm..." This Zhao Wen is quite interesting.

  As Zhao Wen said, he took out a piece of wooden tablet from his sleeve, and said, "This is the original draft by a certain draft... Please also ask Ming Gong to take a look at it..."

  Yang Biao took it with a smile, and said: "I have a heart..."

  On the wooden tablet, I saw that the pen was running like a dragon and snake, and it was written:

   "...Shang Shu Zhong Shao often claimed to be a nobleman, but in fact he was not. It was after Zhong Shanfu, who was originally a county official, and later promoted Xiaolian..."

  "...Chong Shao first glimpsed power, because of his vain virtue, he thought it was loyal; he also coordinated against rebellion to cover up his ambition. Therefore, Li Guofu punished him, and he was appointed to the capital, led the position of minister, and rotated the authority..."

"...The current state affairs are difficult, the gangs are disturbing, the emperor is uneasy, he does not care about defending the country, but he is greedy and ambitious, including greedy schemes, disrespecting the royal family, and breaking the law. Appreciate the nobles with your heart, disobey the orders, and the ministers will fill in..."

"...Because of the lack of power in the court, disasters from heaven, starvation in Guanzhong, and massacres of the people. Now the Marquis of Jin, Yang, is worried about the country, and fights angrily. hand also..."

  Yang Biao nodded while watching, and then smiled slightly: "Zirou is really good at writing... I can't match it..."

  Zhao Wen lowered his head implicitly, and said: "Writing is a small way, and governing the country is a way... Minggong is good at the way, and if someone is not talented, he can only dance with words and ink, which is ridiculous..."

   "Hehe, Zirou is too modest, too modest..." Yang Biao put the wooden tablet on the table, and obviously his mood improved a lot. Obviously, such a proclamation is of great benefit to Yang Biao anyway. The so-called preconceived ideas, regardless of what other species are, let's define them first.

What's more, since the court struggle this time has been defeated, he will obediently hand over his power, and then maybe Yang Biao will allow Zhong Shao to retire and return to his hometown according to the usual practice. This outrageous behavior really made Yang Biao angry.

  Since eating on the same table, the table will be lifted at every turn, what is the meaning?

  Why are people like this now? It’s really a declining world...

  Although Yang Biao felt emotional in his heart, he still didn't want to just send out an appeal to Chong Shao's actions, and then let it go lightly, so he pressed his hand on the wooden tablet, stroked his beard, and remained silent.

   "Duke Ming is worried about the officials... This, if there is a change, the officials will have different opinions, so it is difficult to clarify?" Zhao Wen observed Yang Biao's expression and said.

  Yang Biao nodded unobtrusively.

  Emperor Han, of course it’s good to be alive, if you die, it’s not a big deal, but you can’t have anything to do with yourself. Hongnong Yang's reputation for hundreds of years does not want to be attached to the reputation of killing Emperor Han.

But Chong Shao is like this, he can’t do without chasing, and during the pursuit, if there is something like "reckless" as Zhao Wen said, then he will inevitably be stained with fishy smell. Maybe no one will mention it now. But in the future, there is no guarantee that someone will use this to make trouble.

  Zhao Wen tilted his body slightly, and said to Yang Biao: "Duke Ming, why don't you bring all the officials to chase after him?"

   "How is this... hiss..." Yang Biao just subconsciously wanted to veto this absurd suggestion, but immediately thought of something, took a breath, and thought deeply.

It's not that Yang Biao couldn't think of what Zhao Wen said, maybe it's because the onlookers can't understand, or maybe Zhao Wen can concentrate on thinking about such a problem, but Yang Biao has to deal with many aspects, so in digging out the incident, maybe Zhao Wen would not have gone so far.

  Zhao Wen's strategy is very simple, and it even feels a little silly, but at the moment, it is still a good strategy.

   Didn’t Zhong Shao run away with Emperor Han?

  Then go after it, and take all the officials to go after it. As for whether you can catch up, or to what extent, it is everyone's business, and it has nothing to do with Yang Biao.

   After all, the law does not blame the public.

   "...Duke Ming," Zhao Wen continued, "...Most of the high officials in the imperial court are coerced by Dong Thief... Now, taking this opportunity, can you pay them back all the way..."

  Yang Biao finally smiled, looked at Zhao Wen and said: "...Zirou is indeed a real national scholar...In this way, Guan Zhong Jingzhao will have to trouble Zirou..."

  Zhao Wen immediately prostrated himself on the ground when he heard the words: "I am willing to do my best for Ming Gong!"

  If Yang Biao leaves and takes all the officials with him, then Guanzhong will naturally leave a suitable candidate, and Zhao Wen will be the natural number one candidate.

Zhao Wen was originally from Guanzhong, and he also served as Jing Zhaoyin for a period of time. No matter from which aspect, it was the most appropriate, so Yang Biao didn't pretend to be condescending, so he directly promised the position to him. Zhao Wen, because Yang Biao also knew that Zhao Wen made such a plan, while solving Yang Biao's problem, he was also paving the way for Zhao Wen himself...

  (end of this chapter)