Yuan Shao had already made the decision to expand his army and prepare for war, and his men naturally carried it out without hesitation. Zhao Yun and other generals on the expedition were busy arranging their troops and preparing for the expedition. Xun Yu and others were busy preparing food, grass and equipment for an army of more than 300,000 people.
Even Yuan Shao, who had always had nothing to do, became busy. He and Liu Ye analyzed the situation in Qingzhou so as to serve as a good adviser to the army. When the army set off, Liu Ye was asked to follow the army and serve as its military advisor.
In short, Yuan Shao's subordinates have begun to get busy. The war machine is already in operation. No one can reverse the trend of unifying the four states.
The news that the Prime Minister was preparing to mobilize troops again slowly spread following the actions of his subordinates. The ministers throughout Yecheng also had different expressions. I will not explain them one by one here. However, after Taifu Yang Biao found out, he made the most noise, and it can be said that he had the most enthusiastic response!
Yang Biao was probably one of the first people to know about it. Why did he say that? Not because he was well-informed, but because of one person, a person in the Montenegrin Army.
On this day, Yang Biao had just received a letter from his son Yang Xiu. Before he could read it carefully, he heard a code signal and knew that his confidant, the dead man of the family, was back to report the news.
Therefore, Yang Biao did not read the contents of the letter immediately and waited for the arrival of the family dead man. After a while, this man came out of the secret passage in the room where Yang Biao was. Seeing his lord here, he quickly knelt down to greet him.
"The dead man of the family, please see my lord!"
"No need to be polite, get up quickly." Yang Biao nodded, and then asked, "If you don't lurk in the camp in Montenegro, what's the point of taking the risk to come here?"
A closer look reveals that this person is none other than Bai Rao's confidant and the culprit who instigated Sigu's betrayal. Seeing his lord asking questions, although he didn't mean to blame, he had to ask for forgiveness.
"My subordinates do not think things through well and do things poorly. Please punish me, Lord!" Updated the fastest Qiqi /
"Haha, it doesn't have to be like this. It's not your fault. It's just that Bai Rao is so rubbish. Fortunately, you haven't been exposed yet. There's a lot to do in the future!" Yang Biao said indifferently.
Seeing that his lord didn't mean to blame him, but instead comforted himself, he was a little relieved. Then he thought of something and explained his purpose.
"My lord, my subordinates are here to report something important." Seeing Yang Biao nodding, indicating for him to continue, he said, "Yuan Shao is preparing to raise an army of 300,000 to engulf Qingzhou, and his subordinates are also accompanying the army. So I came here to report, sir." Announce it!"
After listening to what he said, I knew without guessing that they must be using Montenegrin troops and horses. Not to mention their large numbers, they had just surrendered and were going to train troops and recover Qingzhou by the way.
After Yang Biao found out, he sighed helplessly and said, "I have nothing to explain. You should serve Yuan Shao well. When Xiu'er needs you, come out!"
Hearing what Yang Biao meant, it was clear that he was planning to explain his future affairs. He said anxiously, "Master, why did you say this? My subordinates are still waiting for you to lead us back to the glory of our Yang family!"
"Haha, don't be stupid. I am already dying. From now on, it will be your young people who rule the world." Yang Biao smiled and said, "From today on, you will be called Yang Chou. This is the last time I will call you Yang Chou in the name of the clan leader." I order you to follow Xiu'er from now on!"
"Thank you, lord, Yang Chou accepts the order." When he heard Yang Biao using the patriarch's order to suppress him, this confidant, Yang Chou, responded.
"If nothing happens, you should go back quickly, so as not to be noticed by others," Yang Biao finally reminded.
"It's my lord, I will obey your orders!" So, Yang Chou accepted the order, said goodbye to his lord, and left.
After Yang Chou left, Yang Biao took out his son's letter and read it carefully.
Yang Xiu didn't say anything in his letter. He just mentioned that he had established a firm foothold with Cao Cao. When the time came, he would encourage Cao Cao to attack Yuan Shao. At that time, he would lead his army to Yecheng and rescue him. Father's.
Haha, what a silly boy, a little naive! If Yuan Shao was so easy to deal with, I wouldn't have been dormant until now. Especially since he now controls the three states, not the four states. In Yang Biao's view, Qingzhou is just Yuan Shao's bag!
As for asking Cao Cao to attack Yuan Shao, Yang Biao even scorned this. Although Cao Cao was very good, he pales in comparison with Yuan Shao. The back-up I have left is not like this, and it seems that I will use it in the future.
Alas, I still don’t want to. I should be able to make a decision myself, so I should resign early and go into seclusion. The current imperial court is like Yuan Shao's one-note hall, and it doesn't make much sense for him to occupy the position of Sangong Taifu. Rather than letting Yuan Shao drive him down, it would be better to retreat bravely and come in style.
Thinking of this, Yang Biao made a decision and wrote two letters himself. One was a reply to Yang Xiu, which made him do this and explained to him. The content is written in the form of a secret family letter, which is incomprehensible to ordinary people. So I felt relieved and asked my reliable subordinates to pass it on to Yang Xiu immediately.
The other thing is his memorial, which can be regarded as a resignation report. There is not much else to say in it, just because I am old and sick, and am not qualified for the position of Taifu, please allow me to resign, and let the Prime Minister choose another capable person!
After the memorial was written, Yang Biao walked toward the palace step by step on crutches to submit his resignation report in person. After Yuan Shao's men heard the news, they immediately passed it on to Yuan Shao.
After Yuan Shao found out about it, he discussed it with Liu Ye and both felt that this was a good thing. Since our Tutor understands the righteousness, we should come and send him off!
So Yuan Shao brought Dian Wei over to see Yang Biao off and see what was going on. By the time Yuan Shao arrived at the gate of the palace, Yang Biao had already seen Emperor Xian. It looks like he has successfully resigned, but he is not very happy!
At this time, his subordinates also reported on Yang Biao's meeting with Liu Xie. It was said that it was an interview. In fact, Yang Biao did not meet Emperor Xian. It should be said that Liu Xie refused to meet Yang Biao. Maybe he was angry after Fu's visit and Yang Biao did not give any advice. Qiqi's first release on the entire network
It seems that Yuan Shao knows all these things clearly, and now he suddenly feels a little sympathy for Yang Biao. You said that you have worked hard all your life, but you ended up like this. It is really sad!
Thinking of this, he went up to Yang Biao, arched his head and smiled and said, "Master Taifu is such a rare visitor. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing recently?"
"Haha, I'm sorry, Prime Minister, I'm thinking about you. I'm in good health." Seeing Yuan Shao coming, Yang Biao hurriedly returned the greeting, a little forced to smile, and finally said, "And, Prime Minister, don't call yourself Taifu anymore in the future, I have resigned. , is no longer a court official."
After saying that, he turned around and left, not wanting to talk to Yuan Shao at all. This made Dian Wei very angry, so he immediately stepped forward to grab him and teach him a lesson. In the end, Yuan Shao held him back. Just forget about his bad mood and don't worry about it.
Looking at Yang Biao's stumbling back, Yuan Shao sighed with emotion. A generation of elders from three dynasties who had been powerful in the imperial court came to an end like this. It is such a pity, pitiful, and deplorable! ! !
