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Yang Biao's eyes flickered and he nodded. "Yes, Jia Xu has always been cautious. At the beginning, Li Jue wanted to make him a Marquis, but he rejected him. He wanted to worship him as a minister, but he also declined. This time, as soon as His Majesty left Chang'an, he immediately resigned and took his wife to stay. Duan Yan. Even if His Majesty is willing to entrust his heart, I am afraid that he will not dare to accept it. After thinking about it, maybe His Majesty knows it well, but just wants to show his sincerity and comfort Duan Yan and Yang Dingzhi."

Yang Xiu pouted. "The generals in Xiliang are aggressive, aggressive, rude, and difficult to achieve great things. Although this Jia Xu is a scholar and has read some books, he can't get rid of the cunning of the Qiang and barbarians. After all, he can't be a minister. But this Zhong Yao, deeply His Majesty has to rely heavily on it, and it is likely to be a late bloomer."

Yang Biao looked at Yang Xiu. "It's not a matter of these few days that Zhong Yao can be trusted by His Majesty, it's just that his opportunity has arrived. Be patient and do your own thing well, and you will naturally have your own opportunity."

Yang Xiu nodded again and again, and added another glass of wine to Yang Biao.

"Father, tell me about your majesty's Bingzhou policy. After much deliberation, I still find it difficult. Although Bingzhou is not as powerful as Guandong Prefecture, it has been occupied by barbarians for a long time, and its registered permanent residence is more than that of Han people. Your Majesty wants to gain a foothold in Bingzhou, We must face these barbarians. When Huan Ling was here, the Three Ming Dynasty came one after another, and there were more defeats than victories. Now that the court is as precarious as duckweed, how can we drive out the barbarians and restore our Chinese clothes?"

Yang Biao took a sip of his wine, a trace of seriousness appeared in his eyes.

"Boy, this is also what I don't understand. I really can't think of any clever plan for His Majesty to pacify Bingzhou, and then use Bingzhou to fight for the world. It's just that in the current situation, it's rare for him to have aspirations. As a captain, I have to support it. As for the future, we can only wait until Bingzhou."

He looked at Yang Xiu. "If you can think of these things, it's considered hard work. You might as well think about it more. If His Majesty asks you in the future, you are also prepared."

"Here."

Yang Biao added: "There are Hu captives in all counties of Bingzhou, but Taiyuan and Shangdang are slightly less. His Majesty appointed Zhong Yao as the prefect of Shangdang. Perhaps it is for the future. Geographically, Shangdang is not as good as Taiyuan. I don't know in His Majesty's heart , who is the candidate for Taiyuan prefect, I am really curious."

As he spoke, he gave Yang Xiu a meaningful look.

Yang Xiu suddenly felt a lot of pressure, and quickly shook his hand. "Father, I... just entered the official position, so I dare not think about it."

Yang Biao hesitated to speak, and after a while, he quietly said: "You have self-knowledge. Kid, you have finally made some progress."

Chapter 21

Yang Xiu was in a complicated mood.

If it were half a month ago, he must have felt that the prefect of Taiyuan must be him.

If not, there is only one possibility, he is not willing.

It is unrealistic to start as a prefect, but it is not without workarounds, such as being released from the servant.

His father, Yang Biao, is a ready-made example.

Yang Biao's entry into an official was not released from the Lang Guan like ordinary officials. He first served as the county magistrate and then gradually promoted. Instead, he was recruited as a Yilang because of his erudition. .

He is now the servant of the Huangmen, and he may be transferred to the servant at any time. In the future, he will be released from the servant to serve as the prefect of Taiyuan—if the emperor really sets his capital in Taiyuan, he will be Taiyuan Yin—it is logical, at least there is no obstacle in the process.

But now he doesn't dare to think about it, and his father also thinks that this is a self-aware choice.

It's just... so shocking.

Yang Xiu lowered his head, not wanting his father Yang Biao to see his depression.

The father and son were silent to each other, drinking alone, unconsciously feeling a little tipsy.Yang Biao's expression gradually relaxed, he squinted at the dejected Yang Xiu, and chuckled.

"Boy, Nai Gong will show you a clear way."

Yang Xiu raised his head, sized up Yang Biao's eyes, cupped his hands and said, "Please teach me, father."

"Among the famous ministers of ZTE, who has the most legendary experience?"

Yang Xiu blinked, not knowing how to answer.There are too many famous ZTE ministers, each with their own legends, who knows who Yang Biao is asking.

"Deng Yu." Yang Biao said the answer himself.

Suddenly, Yang Xiu smiled knowingly. "Father wants me to be a classmate with His Majesty?"

"Student, I'm afraid you are not worthy."

The smile on Yang Xiu's face suddenly froze, and his face turned red and white.

Yang Biao saw it, and still said unhurriedly: "Being a companion reader, there should still be a chance."

"Father……"

Yang Biao raised his hand, signaling Yang Xiu not to worry. "You have passed down your family studies since you were young, and you have read a lot of books. Naturally, you have a good foundation in learning. It's just that since Dong Zhongshu's "Three Strategies of Heaven and Man" has been more than [-] years, Confucianism first fought with Huang Laodao, and then there was a dispute between modern and ancient prose. It seems to rule the world, but in fact there are many disadvantages. People of insight have all thought of good strategies to revive the vitality of Confucianism, there are those who emphasize exegesis, such as Zheng Kangcheng, and those who divert the yellow old, such as Cai Bojie."

Yang Xiu was thoughtful. "Father, Your Majesty asked Yang Feng, do you want to lead Taoism into Confucianism?"

Yang Biao nodded slightly. "Your Majesty's questioning of Yang Feng is of course intended to appease him, but the possibility of studying the "Taiping Jing" cannot be ruled out. Thinking about it carefully, Zhang Jiao is just a fallen Confucian scholar. He can use the "Taiping Jing" to confuse the eight states and shake the world. For ten years, the Yellow Turbans still fought hard and did not surrender, there must be a reason. To understand the reason, studying the "Taiping Jing" is the only way to pass."

He took a sip of his wine and said again: "I am middle-aged, and I have already formed a habit, so it is difficult to change my studies. Besides, I am busy with work, and I don't have time to study. You are young, and you are with His Majesty. You have a lot of leisure, so you can be a companion." Read it, it's perfect."

As if waking up from a dream, Yang Xiu raised his wine glass and saluted respectfully.

"A word from a father is better than a bag of scriptures. The son has been educated."

The corner of Yang Biao's mouth twitched slightly, he turned around and took out a scroll, and pushed it in front of Yang Xiu. "When the Yellow Turban was suppressed, I saw some of the confiscated "Taiping Jing" fragments, and I still vaguely remember some of them. I took the time to write them out these days. You can take a look, maybe it will be useful."

Yang Xiu was overjoyed, knowing that his father had worked hard, he quickly took it.

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After two rounds of discussions with Gongqing, Liu Xie walked out of the imperial camp for the first time and visited the camp of the three generals.

According to etiquette, the emperor has a special caravan on tour, with strict rules and complicated guards of honor.According to that set, it is estimated that the leading team in front has arrived at Yang Ding's camp, and Liu Xie has not yet left the imperial camp.

Moreover, given the current situation, Liu Xie cannot tolerate such extravagance.

After discussing with the ministers, Liu Xie decided to do special things and simplify the ceremonial guards. He himself did not ride in court clothes, but put on armor and rode on horseback, to show the world the greatness of his lectures on martial arts and military exercises, and rebuild peace. ambition.

This decision inevitably aroused opposition from many people, but with the strong support of Taiwei Yang Biao, it was finally decided.

On a sunny morning, Liu Xie rode a large Xiliang horse and walked out of the imperial camp under the guard of Wang Yue, Shi A and others.

After more than ten days of practice, Liu Xie's physical strength and riding skills have improved significantly. Even wearing heavy armor and sitting on the back of a horse without stirrups, he is still tall and straight, as stable as Mount Tai.

It's just that Yang Xiu's servants and servants have suffered.

Most of these people are scholars. They are used to riding a car and don’t know how to ride a horse. They even look down on those who ride a horse. Today, they dare not ride a car. They have to choose between riding a horse and walking. It’s really miserable.

Yang Xiu doesn't know how to ride a horse, so he can only choose to walk.

If they are walking with their sleeves swayed, that’s fine, but the servants and ministers are not so comfortable traveling with the emperor. They not only have to maintain the same posture to show solemnity, but often hold things in their hands.It doesn't seem heavy, but after walking a few hundred steps, the feeling gradually changes.

Yang Xiu followed the emperor's horse, sweating profusely, and then applied a layer of soil, even his mouth smelled of earth.

It would be a lie to say that I have no regrets.

Yang Xiu gritted his teeth and tried hard, comforting himself as he walked, it was only about ten miles away, he gritted his teeth and persisted for a while.

However, blessings never come together, and misfortunes never come singly. The reality is more cruel than Yang Xiu imagined.

Lang Guan, who passed the edict first, came back and said that after Yang Ding received the edict, not only did he not go out to pick him up, but the camp was closed tightly, and the soldiers in the camp were fully armed and heavily guarded, as if facing an enemy.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and countless people looked at each other and whispered.

Yang Ding can't be against it, right?

For Xiliang people, this is a routine operation.Guo Bang had done this before in Xinfeng, sending people to burn down the school palace where the emperor lived in the middle of the night.

Liu Xie held the reins of the horse and sat on the horse's back, his palms and back were sweaty.

Yang Ding of the dog day, this is my first time to go on tour, what do you want to do for me to play such a game?

At this moment, Liu Xie wished so much that he was Li Shimin in history, and he ordered Qin Qiong to take the head of anyone who didn't like him.

Liu Xie quietly took two deep breaths, forced himself to calm down, and turned his head to look around. Everyone avoided his eyes, fearing being called by him, and sent them to Yang Ding's camp to check.

Liu Xie was shocked when he finally saw the disgraced Yang Xiu.

Who is this mud monkey?

Yang Xiu was confident. Seeing the Son of Heaven looking over, he immediately took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, if Yang Ding had any objections, he would not be so ostentatious, but he closed his camp. I'm afraid he heard the rumors and felt suspicious."

Liu Xie thought about it and understood what Yang Xiu meant.Zhong Ji and Zuo Ling probably got the news from Yang Ding. Yang Ding was a guilty conscience, afraid that he would take advantage of the situation to seize the camp, so he felt like he was facing a big enemy.

If he really has any disobedience, he should be killed after rectifying the troops, there is no reason to stick to the camp.

"Why?"

"I would like to go and explain the situation to Yang Ding."

Liu Xie sized Yang Xiu up, feeling relieved.It is commendable for Yang Xiu to take the initiative to ask for his life under such circumstances.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Dezu be careful, play by ear, don't force yourself."

"only!"

Yang Xiu turned to leave, but was stopped by Liu Xie.Liu Xie took out a handkerchief and handed it to Yang Xiu. "Wipe your face."

Yang Xiu froze for a moment, then blushed, not knowing whether it was embarrassment or excitement.Fortunately, the loess covers the face, so others can't see it.He took the handkerchief with both hands, bowed and bowed again, turned around and left.

Chapter 22 The General Wants to Be Zhou Yafu?

Yang Ding, who refurbished his characters, was originally a master of Liangzhou, and later became Dong Zhuo's subordinate.

After Dong Zhuo's death, he joined forces with Li Jue, Guo Si and others to attack Chang'an. He first paid homage to General Zhennan, then moved to General Xi'an.

His strength is not as good as Li Jue and Guo Si, and he has had no sense of presence these years.Some time ago, Li Jue and Guo Si attacked each other, and both sides were hurt. Yang Ding had a greater right to speak, and his ambitions swelled after the official worshiped the general.

But the first target he chose was Duan Yan, who was also from Liangzhou.

The reason is also very simple, he and Duan Yao have personal grievances and have always been at odds.

Moreover, Duan Yan has guarded Huayin for many years, cultivated fields and planted wheat, and there is sufficient food.If he can annex his subordinates and seize his food, Yang Ding's strength can be doubled, and Dong Cheng and Yang Feng will have to bow their heads and obey orders.

At that time, he might be able to follow the example of Li Jue and Guo Si, and be promoted to a third rank, becoming a real Sangong once again.

But he never expected that the emperor would not issue an edict to attack Duan Yao for a long time, and sent Zuo Ling and Zhong Ji to Jingzhou and Yanzhou as envoys to call for troops to serve the king.

He panicked all of a sudden.

Sitting in the built hall of Xiyue Temple, which served as the big tent for the Chinese army, he was distracted. For a while, he wanted to lead his troops out of the camp, defeat the emperor's guard of honor, and capture the emperor and return to Chang'an. Make peace with Li Jue and Guo Si, and then make a fuss.

Between Yiwei, half an hour passed, and someone came to report that Yang Xiu, the envoy of the emperor and the servant of the Huangmen, asked to see him outside the camp.

Yang Ding stood up suddenly. "how many people?"

"Just him."

"Alone?" Yang Ding breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down again.He knew who Yang Xiu was. Although he came from a noble background, he was just a young Confucian scholar with no power to restrain himself, and he couldn't turn the world around.

He waved. "Let him in."

Not long after, Yang Xiu arched his hands and walked into Jiantang.

With a smile on his face, he stood at the door for a moment, looked Yang Ding up and down, and cupped his hands. "The general's surname is Zhouhu and Yanghu?"

Yang Ding was stunned, his eyes widened.

I heard that Yang Biao's son is a genius, but he looks like an idiot.

Of course my surname is Yang, how could my surname be Zhou?

Yang Xiu looked around, nodded again, and said solemnly: "Although there are some changes, it is still Xiyue Temple after all, not Xiliu Camp."

Yang Ding was at a loss. "Young master... why did you say that?"

"The gate of the general's camp is closed, and the camp is heavily guarded. I thought it was Zhou Yafu's Xiliu camp." Yang Xiu pointed at the statue in the building. "But I still recognize this statue, it is undoubtedly the God of Xishan."

Only then did Yang Ding react, and he couldn't help laughing.Although he didn't read much, he still knew the story of Zhou Yafu Xiliuying.Seeing that Yang Xiu compared his big camp to the Xiliu camp, he felt somewhat proud.

Although it wasn't his intention.

"My lord is joking, how dare I stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Yafu."

"The general doesn't need to be humble. To be honest, the general's contribution is more than Zhou Yafu's."

"Oh?" Yang Ding became interested, and quickly invited Yang Xiu to take a seat, and ordered people to prepare food.

Yang Xiu sat down, took a sip of wine, moistened his throat, and smiled brighter. "Zhou Yafu's contribution is only to quell the chaos of Wu and Chu, but the general is responsible for saving him. The chaos of Wu and Chu is not peaceful, but the world is uneasy. Xiaojing is far away in Chang'an, and there is no danger of his life. If the general did not rescue him, the emperor may be killed by Guo Si. The Son of Heaven is the last bloodline of the late emperor, if there is any mistake in him, the great man will perish."

After hearing this, Yang Ding felt complacent and couldn't help laughing.He raised his wine glass and toasted Yang Xiu.

"The young master is too famous, dare not be, dare not be."

Yang Xiu and Yang Ding drank a glass of wine, and then said: "Of course, it is not appropriate to compare Zhou Yafu with the general."

Yang Ding looked at Yang Xiu in puzzlement.

Yang Xiu smiled slightly. "The general should know that Zhou Yafu died of a hunger strike in prison."

The smile on Yang Ding's face suddenly froze, the corners of his mouth twitched, but he didn't know what to say.

Suddenly, he felt that Yang Xiu's smile was very hateful, even scary.

This scholar's heart is really bad, he seems to praise me, but he is actually cursing me.

Yang Xiu put down his wine glass, and then said: "Of course, Zhou Yafu was wronged when he was imprisoned." He raised his eyelids and looked at Yang Ding. "General, the mistakes of the past and the lessons of the future, you must not be misled by others."