Yang Biao left the Yulin Army station, got on the carriage with both hands and feet, and said urgently: "Quick, quick, quick, go back."
Yang Biao didn't bother to wipe the sweat from his head. Instead, his whole body was cold, his little eyes were wide open, and his heart was filled with panic.
Soon he returned to the mansion. He got off the carriage and went straight to Xiyuan. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "Jingxing, Jingxing..."
At this time, a middle-aged man with a broad face and a long beard, who was about the same age as Yang Biao, came out and said with a smile: "It's still early, do you want to drink?"
Yang Biao came over with a big belly, took his hand and walked inside, saying anxiously: "I said Mr. Wang, what time is it, what are you drinking..."
Mr. Wang, whose name is Wang Lang and Jingxing is his given name, is a disciple of Yang Ci, the father of Yang Biao.
Wang Lang was pulled by him and asked doubtfully: "Didn't you go to see His Majesty? Why are you so alarmed?"
Yang Biao looked back, pulled him in, and quickly closed the door. Then he sat down with him and conveyed a few words of Huangfu Song's words in an incoherent manner.
Wang Lang was so shocked that he couldn't speak. After a long while, he looked at Yang Biao and said: "Mr. Wen, you are saying that the palace coup, the massacre that night, Dong Zhuo and Chen Bing Hedong... these are, they were done by the Yuan family. of?"
Yang Biao took a sip of water, but his expression was still hard to calm down, and he said: "Apart from the Yuan family, which other family has such ability?"
Wang Lang was startled. He never expected that the Yuan family, the most famous family in the world, could actually do such a thing!
Seeing that he was in a trance, Yang Biao couldn't help but said: "I'm talking about Mr. Jingxing, could you please say something?"
Wang Lang straightened his face and said seriously: "The Yuan family may not have the intention to usurp, but what they have done is a treasonous act! Your Majesty must have some conspiracy to hold back. The key question now is, why did your Majesty tell You these."
Yang Biao was still thirsty, but he held it back. Just as he was about to speak, he glanced outside the door again, stretched his head and whispered: "That's what I'm worried about. I'm still Yuan Wei's brother-in-law. Will Your Majesty doubt that we two The Yang family conspired? Then, the Yang family...the Yi clan?"
If the emperor knew what the Yuan family was doing and told him openly, it means that the emperor had made arrangements for the Yuan family. Was the Yang family included in this 'arrangement'?
Yang Biao felt chills in his heart when he thought of this.
Wang Lang thought for a while and said to himself: "The current situation of the court is unclear. Someone needs to stabilize the situation, stabilize the government and the public, and stabilize the hearts of the scholars. If this period of time passes..."
Yang Biao became anxious and said, "Just tell me, what should I do to save my Yang family?!"
After Wang Lang abandoned his official position, he devoted himself to studying books. If Yang Biao had not written to him, he would not have come to the capital. The situation in the court was also foggy and unclear.
He couldn't think clearly, so he could only say: "Don't panic yet. Since His Majesty asked you to record the minister's affairs, it means that he still trusts you. You just need to work with peace of mind and stay away from the Yuan family."
Knowing that there were many problems with Wang Lang's words, Yang Biao felt more relaxed and said: "We really need to break away from the Yuan family. I will write a memorial later to support your majesty's new system. Jingxing, do you intend to become an official?"
Wang Lang immediately shook his head and said, "I haven't finished writing the book yet."
He originally had the intention of becoming an official, otherwise he would not have come to Luoyang. When a new emperor ascends the throne, he will definitely have to replace old ministers with new ministers. There are many opportunities. But after hearing Yang Biao's words, he immediately gave up the idea and wanted to go back and wait and see for a while.
"That's fine."
Yang Biao sighed and said: "It is indeed impossible to advance in the current court situation. Then, can you help me polish this memorial?"
Wang Lang smiled and said: "What's so difficult about this? You tell me and I'll write it."
Yang Biao stood up and went to pick up the pen and ink himself. After sitting down, he wiped his sweat and said, "You go back tomorrow and take my son away."
Wang Lang took a deep look at Yang Biao. How could he be deceived by his timid appearance? He picked up his pen and said, "Okay."
Yang Biao calmed down and began to speak.
The two of them talked and wrote, and jointly stated the imperial government's bad policies and strived for reform. The memorial was soon released.
…
At this time, Liu Bian and Huangfu Song left the Yulin Army station and strolled towards the palace.
Liu Biandao said: "In addition to the three Qing families of Liu, Zhu and Lu, aside from the three auxiliary places, I hope that the Qing family can recruit at least one hundred thousand more soldiers and horses, which will be affiliated to the imperial court and stationed in the capital. They can be called upon at any time."
Huangfu Song followed Liu Bian and muttered: "Your Majesty, recruiting young people is actually not difficult. The key lies in money and food."
The Han Dynasty had no shortage of young men and generals who could lead troops. The only constraint was that the treasury was empty and could not afford an additional 100,000 troops.
Liu Bian estimated the money in the internal treasury and felt a lot of pressure. He said: "I will handle this matter. The Qing family does not need to worry. They will just recruit and train."
Huangfu Song looked solemn and bowed: "I accept the decree."
Liu Bian nodded, thinking about ways to raise money.
The Han Dynasty is now experiencing constant natural and man-made disasters, and the place is basically controlled by powerful families. Only the poor people can collect taxes.
When Huangfu Song saw that Liu Bian was silent, he said, "Your Majesty, do you need me to respond to Dong Zhuo's matter?"
Liu Bian shook his head and said: "I will deal with this matter myself. By the way, the Taiwei Mansion is empty, and I will join the Chief Sima of the Qing family to take charge of military affairs."
Huangfu Song's expression remained as usual, he raised his hand and said, "I accept the order."
Just as Liu Bian was about to speak, he saw Pan Yin coming up from behind and whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother invites your Majesty to have lunch with you."
Liu Bian paused. Since the quarrel between Queen Mother He and He Jin that day, they had not seen each other much, let alone had meals together.
He thought for a while and thought to himself: Well, He Jin should have an ending.
Liu Bian turned to Huangfu Song and said, "Qing family, we are here today. I will go back to the palace to deal with some things first."
Huangfu Song saluted and said, "I respectfully send you off to Your Majesty!"
Liu Bian said yes, got on the carriage and went straight back to the palace.
Returning to the palace, Liu Bian went straight to Changle Palace.
Queen Mother He was busy on the small table, and when she saw Liu Bian, she said, "Bian'er, come quickly, these are your favorites."
Liu Bian walked in with a smile. After sitting down, he looked at the table full of dishes, picked up his chopsticks and took a few bites.
After Queen Mother He sat down, she kept looking at Liu Bian and said with a smile: "I heard that you haven't slept much these days. Eat well and go back to sleep. Don't work so hard. What's the matter? , just leave it to the foreign ministers, there is no need to stay up all night, you are the emperor..."
"What the Queen Mother said is,"
Liu Bian smiled, then looked at Queen Mother He and said, "Queen Mother, uncle..."
Before he finished speaking, Queen Mother He brought him some food and said, "Don't mention him, let's eat."
Liu Bian was startled, observing Queen Mother He's face, and said thoughtfully: "Mother, are you..."
"Eat quickly, and don't talk while eating." Queen Mother He served him another dish, with a hint of boredom on her expression.
'She got it. '
Liu Bian understood in his heart. Thinking about it, Queen Mother He must have noticed it after so many days.
However, Liu Bian still didn't know what the Empress Dowager He and He Jin had argued about that day, causing He Jin to commit suicide without leaving any last words.
