Chapter 1064 An Uncalm Night

This night is destined to be a sleepless one.

Yang Biao had just fallen asleep, but was alarmed by Liu Xie's news. He couldn't help but become furious and rushed from the back hall to the front hall angrily. When the attendants and maids around him saw Yang Biao's expression, which was so gloomy that he was about to drip with water, they didn't even dare to express their anger and quickly retreated to the side.

Yang Biao had just managed to hold Chang'an in his hands through the combined efforts of several parties. He saw that as long as the siege lasted for a few more days, when the soldiers in the palace were so hungry that their hands and feet were weak, he would naturally be able to easily enter the palace and clean up the old man. Dog, but I never thought that that old dog would jump over the wall tonight!

Living in Chang'an is not easy.

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

Of course it feels comfortable to be in charge of the government, to command the world, and to speak and speak the law naturally feels comfortable, but all of this requires a primary condition, which is to be able to eat enough...

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

In this regard, no matter which country or political system it is in later generations, it has been done in this way. It has fed the country's iron fist before considering other things.

But the number of these "iron fists" was a bit huge, giving Yang Biao a headache. In the past two days, almost all my energy has been focused on this, so I have been a little relaxed about breeding.

The interest groups related to Guanzhong and the officials from Luoyang must also be taken care of, plus the Hongnong soldiers they brought with them. These three aspects need to be taken into account and distributed well. In addition, both inside and outside Chang'an City, The people around Lingyi, among other things, consume an extremely huge amount of food and grass every day.

The Chang'an Forbidden Army has 21,400 registered men, which is actually less than the quota, but there are still more than 11,700, 1,200 mules and horses, a number of craftsmen in the army, and a number of handymen...

There are 673 officials in Chang'an on the list, as well as a number of minor officials and several family members of the officials...

There are more than 2,800 workers in Chang'an, and there are also water canals, city defenses, etc. that are in urgent need of repair...

These various files were piled on Yang Biao's desk for a while, almost overwhelming Yang Biao!

We need to pay the military, we need to give rewards, we need to make robes, we need to buy salt and vegetables, we need to work, we need to do business, we need to hire craftsmen, we need to purchase materials, we need to transport materials, we need to deploy personnel...

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

It's not that there are no other personnel to assist, but Yang Biao needs to re-identify the officials originally assigned by the clan, check them one by one, and then either retain them or remove them and let other personnel take their place. This will inevitably lead to a backlog of political affairs. , running out of balance.

But normally speaking, as long as the game survives the initial period and Yang Biao's personnel gradually get the hang of it, it won't be so cumbersome and requires Yang Biao to do everything. However, at this juncture, Zhong Shao failed. He took the opportunity to escape.

On the ground in the front hall, the generals were kneeling.

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

"...Humble job... Humble job is guilty! It's the boss of Humble job..." The person kneeling at the front turned to kowtow to Yang Biao.

"Where were you when His Majesty was being carried away?" Yang Biao came closer and asked.

"A humble position, a humble position is...in the camp..."

"Since we are inside the camp, how could we not notice anything strange about Fu'anmen?!"

"...humble duty...humble duty...humble duty and temporary negligence..."

The army is extremely boring. There has been nothing to do in the past few days, so it is inevitable that I will be a little slack. Someone happened to bring some good wine. I actually drank two more glasses at that time, but I can't talk about this...

Yang Biao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then waved his hand and said: "...Pull him out and engage in military law!"

"Ah?! Mr. Yang!" the captain of Nanying knelt down and begged, "...Bizhi, Bizhi was negligent, but Bizhi had sent people to chase after him and killed all the traitors who tried to stop him. ...Bizhang, Bizhang has been following Duke Yang since Hongnong... I hope that Gong Yang will make atonement for his sins, Bizhang will definitely find His Majesty back!"

Yang Biao turned to look at the captain of the Nanying camp and said: "... I know, you... you are from Xin'an, and you have been with me for some time. You have fought bravely and accumulated many military exploits..."

"Yes, yes, Mr. Yang..." The captain of Nanying kowtowed.

"For your military exploits, you have spared no expense in gold, silk, or title!" Yang Biao pointed at the Nanying school captain and said, "...Qu Chang, a military marquis, a thief in his sect, a captain, and even today he is a school captain! What are you doing? In other words, could someone be a little short of you?"

"Mr. Yang...this is a humble position..." the Nanying captain burst into tears.

"...If you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you make mistakes, you will be punished..." Yang Biao said slowly, "Your wife, please treat her kindly... Get up and go! Don't ruin the reputation of our Hongnong!"

"...Only..." The captain of Nanying was stunned for a while, and then he kowtowed to Yang Biao, "...I humbled myself and bid farewell to Duke Yang..."

Not long after, the executioner came up with a wooden tray, and on the wooden tray was the bloody head of the Nanying school captain.

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

"You! Let's lead someone to chase after him!" Yang Biao pointed at another captain and said, "Even if I chase him to the edge of the sky, I have to catch him! Go quickly!"

As if they had been pardoned, everyone quickly retreated, ignited their men and horses, and pursued them all night long.

Yang Biao sat in the hall, watching these generals and commanders reluctantly retreat, still feeling angry.

In this matter, it is true that Yang Biao was a little careless, but he was 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. It is reasonable that he cannot handle some things. . However, although it was excusable, the basket that appeared was quite fatal.

Although Yang Biao didn't think much of Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty, leaving Liu Xie now would inevitably bring about a series of chain reactions, and these were naturally issues that Yang Biao had to consider.

The attendant outside the hall cautiously lowered his hand and reported: "... Report to Mr. Yang, Zhao Guanglu asks for an audience..."

Zhao Guanglu is Zhao Wen. Following Yang Biao, he was temporarily granted the position of Doctor Guanglu.

"I've seen Mr. Ming... Mr. Ming looks worried, but are you worried about tonight?" Zhao Wen saw that Yang Biao still had a serious face, so he didn't show any concern and said straight to the point, "Shang Shu Zhong's move is certainly hateful. , but it can also turn disadvantages into advantages and turn things around..."

"Oh?" Yang Biao raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Wen, then slowly calmed down and said, "...I would like to hear the details."

Zhao Wenggong cupped his hands, seemed to be sorting out his thoughts, and said slowly: "Reporting to Duke Ming...Originally, Zhong Shangshu occupied the palace city, and we can't attack it, nor can we attack it..."

What Zhao Wen said is true.

Although Yang Biao had gained an advantage before, it was still difficult to make a move against Liu Xie's palace. After all, Yang Biao was not a Xiliang thief, so he had to take his reputation into consideration. Of course, if Yang Biao is forced into a hurry, he won't be able to control so many other people's opinions. At that time, it will definitely be the lesser of two evils, and he will do it first. However, it is best not to act recklessly if you want to avoid being taken advantage of. Yang Biao still has such a little patience.

However, Zhong Shao took advantage of Yang Biao and escaped. This was what made Yang Biao most angry. Who wouldn't be angry if the cooked duck flew away in a blink of an eye?

Zhao Wen secretly saw that Yang Biao was silent and did not look angry because of it. He knew that it was not good to dwell on this issue, so he turned to say: "... Now Zhong Shangshu has taken His Majesty and fled, breaking the deadlock, so The whole situation can be mobilized... where the Xiliang thieves are located, they can be sent to wipe out the troops, and they can also win the heart of Guanzhong... As for the Han Emperor, if there is any mistake... it will naturally be due to Zhong Shangshu's recklessness..."

"Absurd!" 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, as if Yang Biao's angry shouting was not directed at him, and continued: "Ming Gong is really knowledgeable, Zhong Shangshu's move is really ridiculous... It's just a slightly different way of governing, how can you threaten the emperor?" Escape privately? Where will this put the face of the Han family? Where will it put the Han Dynasty's court order? Duke Ming should issue a proclamation and let the world hear about it..."

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

As Zhao Wen spoke, he took out a piece of wooden tablet from his sleeve and said, "This is originally written by someone... Please give me a review..."

Yang Biao took it with a smile and said, "I'm interested..."

I saw a dragon and a snake written on the wooden tablet, which read:

"... Shangshu Zhongshao often claims to be a high-ranking scholar, but this is not the case. He is the successor of Zhongshanfu. He was originally a county official, and he was promoted to be filial and honest..."

"...Zhongshao first glimpsed power because of his false virtues and thought he was loyal; he also coordinated to fight against rebellion to cover up his ambition. Therefore, Li Guo was executed, and he traveled to the capital county, took the position of minister, and wielded power and authority..."

"...Today, the country's affairs are difficult, the gangs are causing chaos, and the emperor is restless. He is a traitor and does not want to defend the country. However, he is greedy and ambitious, including greedy plots. He disrespects the royal family and does not follow the law. Although he leads the three powers, he is domineering and does not regulate the government. , Rewards are based on one’s heart, disobeying orders, the ministers are exchanging troops..."

"...Because of the weakening of the government, misfortunes from heaven, starvation in Guanzhong, and massacres of the people. Now, Yang, the Marquis of Jin, is worried about the country, and resists angrily, hoeing out traitors, bringing order to the chaos, and without him, he does not want to destroy the bright and prosperous world. The hands of deceitful people..."

Yang Biao nodded while reading, and then said with a slight smile: "Zirou is indeed very talented in literature... I can't do it..."

Zhao Wen lowered his head implicitly and said: "Writing is a small way, and governing a country is a big way... Ming Gong is good at the big way, but if someone is not talented, he can only write and write, which makes people laugh..."

"Haha, Zirou is too modest, too modest..." Yang Biao put the wooden slip on the table, obviously his mood improved a lot. Obviously, such an appeal would be of great benefit to Yang Biao no matter what. The so-called preconceptions, regardless of what kind of shaoyao he is, let's characterize it first.

What's more, since this court battle has been defeated, he obediently handed over power, and then maybe Yang Biao would allow Zhong Shao to retire and return to his hometown as usual. In the end, Zhong Shao had to fight to the end and abducted the Han Emperor. This outrageous behavior really made Yang Biao angry.

Since we are eating on the same table and flipping the table over at every turn, what does it mean?

Why are people like this now? The world is really in decline...

Although Yang Biao was feeling emotional in his heart, he still didn't want to just post a message about what Zhong Shao had done and then let it go in an understatement, so he put his hand on the wooden tablet, stroking his beard, and remained silent.

"Ming Gong is worried about the officials... If something happens, the officials will have different opinions and it will be difficult to clarify?" Zhao Wen observed Yang Biao's expression and said.

Yang Biao nodded imperceptibly.

Emperor Han, of course it's good to be alive. If he died, it wouldn't be a big deal, but he couldn't have anything to do with him. The Hongnong Yang family's hundreds of years of good reputation did not want to be linked to the reputation that drove the Han Emperor to death.

But like Zhong Shao, it would be impossible if he didn't chase him. And during the chase, if there was anything "reckless" as Zhao Wen said, then he would inevitably be stained with a fishy smell. Maybe no one would mention it now. But there is no guarantee that someone will use this to make trouble in the future.

Zhao Wen tilted his body slightly and said to Yang Biao: "Ming Gong, why don't you lead hundreds of officials to chase after him?"

"How about this... hiss..." Yang Biao just subconsciously wanted to reject this slightly ridiculous suggestion, but then he thought of something, took a breath, and thought deeply.

It’s not that Yang Biao didn’t expect what Zhao Wen said. Maybe it’s because of the clarity of bystanders. Maybe Zhao Wen can concentrate on thinking about such a problem, but Yang Biao has to deal with many aspects of matters. Therefore, in the excavation of the incident, it may be Zhao Wen has not gone as far as Zhao Wen.

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

Didn't Zhong Shao run away with Emperor Han?

Then go after him and lead all the officials to pursue him. Whether he can catch up or not, or to what extent he pursues him, is everyone's business and has nothing to do with Yang Biao.

After all, the law does not blame the public.

"...Ming Gong," Zhao Wen continued, "...most of the high-ranking officials in the court were coerced by Dong's thieves... Now, if we take this opportunity, we can pay them back all the way..."

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

When Zhao Wen heard this, he immediately fell to the ground and said, "I am willing to serve the Lord Ming with the power of dogs and horses!"

If Yang Biao leaves and takes all the officials with him, then Guanzhong will naturally have to leave a suitable candidate, and Zhao Wen becomes the natural first candidate.

Zhao Wen was originally from Guanzhong and had served as Jing Zhaoyin for a period of time. No matter from every aspect, he was the most appropriate, so Yang Biao did not pretend to be coy and directly promised this position to him. Zhao Wen, because Yang Biao also knew that Zhao Wen actually made such a plan. While solving Yang Biao's problem, it also paved the way for Zhao Wen himself...