Happiness came so suddenly, Zhong Yao sighed for a moment, and was grateful for his hard work these days.
After more than 20 years in the official career, his talent finally appeared.
Liu Xie poured a glass of water and handed it to Zhong Yao.
Zhong Yao took it with both hands, bowed again, and said with a strong nasal voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"The Shangdang looks at Jizhou on the left, controls Hedong on the right, and looks at Hanoi with an eagle. We can attack when we advance, and we can defend when we retreat. I don't need to explain how important the terrain is." Liu Xie said unhurriedly: "I only have one thing to explain.
you."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Get in touch with the Black Mountain Army."
"Black Mountain... army?" Zhong Yao was stunned and looked at Liu Xie blankly.
Liu Xie had been mentally prepared for a long time. "The people are the foundation of a country, and the foundation is solid and the country is peaceful. The Shangdang household registration is rare. After years of famine, there are probably even fewer now. The Black Mountain Army is said to be one million. If it can be recruited and settled, it may be used by the imperial court."
, is the foundation of ZTE.”
Liu Xie sighed softly. "The so-called Yellow Turbans were originally the subjects of the imperial court. For one reason or another, they turned into bandits and gathered in the mountains and forests. I was very sad. If I can guide them to do good and live in peace and contentment, maybe peace can be achieved.
Expect."
Zhong Yao was filled with emotion. He lost his father in his early years and was raised by his uncle Zhong Yu. Later he served as a Yangling order. He knew that it was not easy for the people to survive, and many people were forced to embark on the road of rebellion. If they could live and work in peace and contentment, how many people could live in peace and contentment?
I personally am willing to rebel.
"Your Majesty has a benevolent heart, and I will definitely keep it in mind and not dare to forget it for even a moment."
Liu Xie slightly nodded his head. "If you gain the right way, you will get many help, but if you lose the right way, you will get little help. Although I am not sensitive, I am willing to be a wise king and hope that I will always help you."
"I am willing to serve as a walking horse and ride for Your Majesty."
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Zhong Yao returned to his tent, feeling unable to calm down for a long time.
Ding Chong pushed the tent in, glanced at Zhong Yao, and couldn't help but smile. "Yuan Chang, your Majesty has summoned you for so long. What important matters have been discussed?"
Zhong Yao took out the ribbon of the Shangdang eunuch from his arms and held it up in front of Ding Chong.
The smile on Ding Chong's face froze. He looked at Zhong Yao and then at the ribbon. He still didn't believe it. He stretched out his hand to take it, looked at it carefully, and was speechless. His breathing became heavier.
"Yuan Chang, what are you doing..." Ding Chong licked his lips, not knowing what to say.
It is the dream of many people to have an official position of two thousand dan, and it is also a gap that many people cannot reach in their lifetime.
Even though he was born in the Ding family of Pei State, he did not dare to say that he would definitely be able to reach two thousand shi in his lifetime.
Not to mention the Zhong family of Yingchuan Changshe.
Zhong Yao took back the seal ribbon and carefully put it into his arms. Two thousand stones are rare, but your majesty's trust is worth thousands of gold.
"Youyang, your majesty has agreed to pay homage to General Cao Mengde of Zhendong and lead the herdsman of Yanzhou. The edict will be issued soon and will be taken to Yanzhou by Zhongji."
Ding Chong withdrew his nostalgic gaze and said happily: "In this way, we have lived up to Meng De's trust. Yuan Chang, you are a meritorious minister, and Meng De will definitely repay you generously in the future."
Zhong Yao smiled and said nothing.
The emperor's agreement to make Cao Cao the shepherd of Yanzhou actually had nothing to do with him, but if Ding Gong thought so, he would not object.
"Your Majesty had high hopes for Cao Yanzhou, but considering that Zhang Yang was in Hanoi, he probably wouldn't let Cao Yanzhou pass, so he had to settle for the next best thing and order me to go to the party. If Zhang Yang is loyal to the court and stays with Cao Yanzhou, naturally
It's best. If Zhang Yang has different ambitions, he must join forces with Cao Yanzhou to attack Zhang Yang. I hope You Yang can tell Cao Yanzhou about this."
Ding Chong raised his eyebrows lightly, looked at Zhong Yao for a moment, and nodded slightly.
"Dare to disobey orders."
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Yang Biao, Yang Xiu and his son sat across from each other.
Yang Biao held the wine glass and looked at Yang Xiu with twinkling eyes.
Yang Xiu felt a little depressed when he learned that Zhong Yao had been assigned an important task by the emperor and was about to take office as the governor of Shangdang.
The scene of his first meeting with Zhong Yao kept popping up in front of his eyes, making him feel more and more uncomfortable the more he thought about it.
"Boy, don't be discouraged." Yang Biao said slowly: "You are still young. A few falls may not be a bad thing."
"My father taught me well, and my son has remembered it." Yang Xiu lowered his head.
"Zhong Yao's appointment to join the party may be an opportunity for you. Your Majesty wants to face Li Jue and Guo Si in Huayin, and it is not easy to revive his morale. You should work hard to share His Majesty's worries. But there are merits.
, Your Majesty will naturally change your mind."
"Here." Yang Xiuqiang laughed twice, raised his glass, and expressed his gratitude to Yang Biao.
With his father guiding him, he doesn't have to worry too much about his future. As long as he works hard enough, he will definitely get what he wants.
The father and son chatted for a while, and Yang Biao asked softly: "Dezu, tell me, what kind of excuses will your Majesty have when he meets Jia Xu?"
Yang Xiu tilted his head and pondered for a long time. "My son is stupid and I really can't understand. Jia Xu may have some wisdom, but after all, he is a member of the Xiliang Party and the initiator of the chaos in Chang'an. Why does Your Majesty think so highly of him? Such things
What can a person do even if he joins the imperial court? Does he dare to aspire to the position of public minister?"
Yang Biao's eyes flashed and he nodded. "Yes, Jia Xu has always been cautious. When Li Jue wanted to make him a marquis, he turned him down. He also wanted to make him a servant of the minister, but he also declined. This time, His Majesty just left Chang'an.
He immediately resigned and took his wife to live with Duan Yan. Even if His Majesty was willing to show his sincerity, he would not dare to accept her. I thought about it, and perhaps His Majesty knew it well, and just wanted to show his sincerity and comfort Duan Yan.
It’s just a matter of concentration.”
Yang Xiu curled his lips. "The generals of Xiliang are brave, ruthless, and rude, so it is difficult for them to achieve great things. Even though Jia Xu is a scholar and has read some books, he cannot escape the cunning spirit of the Qiang Yi, and he will not be able to be a minister after all."
On the other hand, this Zhong Yao is highly relied upon by His Majesty, so he is probably a late bloomer."
Yang Biao looked at Yang Xiu. "It's not just a matter of the past few days that Zhong Yao has gained your Majesty's trust. 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 repeatedly and gave Yang Biao another glass of wine.
"Father, please tell me about His Majesty's Bingzhou policy. After thinking about it, I still find it difficult. Although Bingzhou is not as powerful as the Guandong prefectures, it has been invaded by the barbarians for a long time, and its household registration is actually more than that of the Han people. Your Majesty wants to establish a foothold in Bingzhou.
We must face these barbarians. When Huan Ling was there, the Three Ming Dynasties followed one after another, with more defeats and fewer victories. Now the court is as shaky as duckweeds, how can we drive out the barbarians and restore our Chinese clothes?"
Yang Biao took a sip of wine, and there was a trace of solemnity in his eyes.
"Boy, this is what I am puzzled about. I really can't think of any clever plan that your Majesty has to pacify Bingzhou and then use it to conquer the world. But in the current situation, it is rare for him to have ambitions to revive the country. As a Taiwei, I can't help but support it.
As for the future, we can only wait until Bingzhou is reached."
He looked at Yang Xiu. "If you can think of this, it can be considered as your sincerity. You might as well think about it more so that you can be prepared when His Majesty asks about it in the future."
"Here."
Yang Biao added: "There are barbarians in all the counties in Bingzhou, but in Taiyuan, there are slightly less in Shangdang. Your Majesty appointed Zhong Yao as the prefect of Shangdang, perhaps for the future. In terms of geography, Shangdang is not as good as Taiyuan. I don't know what your Majesty thinks about it."
, I am really curious about who is the candidate for Taiyuan Governor."
As he said that, he gave Yang Xiu a meaningful look.
Yang Xiu suddenly felt a lot of pressure and hurriedly waved his hand. "Father, I... have just joined the officialdom, so I don't dare to think about it."
Yang Biao hesitated to speak. After a while, he said quietly: "It is important for people to know themselves. Boy, you have finally made some progress."