I, Liu Bian, the hero

Chapter 71 Wang Fen Liu Yanyang continued ([-])

When Yang Xu hurried out of the mansion, Yang Biao was already standing outside the mansion, looking at the Yang Mansion.

This made Yang Xu feel even more ashamed. When meeting Yang Biao, he laughed at himself and said: "The eunuch gave it to me, I made my virtuous brother laugh at me."

Yang Biao shook his head and said: "I hope brother Xian never reprimanded my three good nephews, this was ordered by Marquis Shi, and should not be regarded as a gift from Zhao Yan and Zhao Zhong."

Yang Xu secretly marveled, and invited Yang Biao into the mansion. On the way, Yang Biao told him with a smile: "... not only the Yang family, but also the doctor Cai Bojie's current residence is also arranged by Zhao Yan. The court criticizes the regular servants."

Yang Xu couldn't laugh or cry: "Cai Langzhong is proud now."

"Yes." Yang Biao nodded with emotion.

Nowadays, in the court, there are only a few who can speak freely and criticize the eunuchs of the harem but are still safe, and Cai Yong is the most special among them. People like Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and others are not afraid to be scolded. No offense at all.

It's a pity that Cai Yong's criticism is not very meaningful except to cheer up the scholars in the court. As far as Yang Biao knows, there is that Shihou who supported Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and others, and now those people even If you have the courage to listen to the ministers criticizing and criticizing them with a smile in front of the emperor, you will no longer be panicked at the beginning. On the contrary, Cai Yong was severely reprimanded by Emperor Ling for schooling the book before he could scold him. Honestly studying in Dongguan, he has no time to care about the struggle between scholars and eunuchs.

Although it is clear from this look that it was caused by the eunuch's slander in front of the emperor, is there any instruction from that Shihou?
Just like Lu Zhi, who used to be one of the leaders of the court sergeants, is now drifting away from the court sergeants surrounding the general's mansion, and no longer participates in the struggle between scholars and eunuchs.

These, Yang Biao did not dare to delve into.

After a while, Yang Xu invited Yang Biao to the side hall of the main house in the front yard, Yang Biao sat down and explained the purpose of his visit: "...I came here today on the order of the General, to invite Brother Xian to come to the house for a banquet. The General learned that Brother Xian was going to Beijing to take up his post, so he specially organized a banquet."

Yang Xu suddenly realized, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, General, for your kindness, and Yang Xu is very grateful."

Yang Biao nodded, then suddenly asked Yang Xu: "Brother Xian, do you know why the General wants to entertain you?"

Is it necessary to be so blunt?

Yang Xu looked at Yang Biao suspiciously.

Both of them are adults, of course he knows that the general wants to win him over.

Seeing this, Yang Biao asked seriously again: "Then, brother Xian, have you really thought about it?"

"..."

Yang Xu looked at Yang Biao suspiciously, frowned for a long time and said, "My dear brother... I'm afraid you didn't come here for the general's envoy this time?"

"Yes and no."

Yang Biao nodded and shook his head again, then said to Yang Xu in a low voice: "Of course I am here today to invite Brother Xian under the order of the General, but based on the friendship between your family and my family for many years, I want to persuade Brother Xian, don't ask for help." Participate in the fact that the General's Mansion wants to deal with eunuchs now."

Yang Xuhu questioned: "The general is at odds with Shihou? I thought the general was Shihou's uncle?"

"No, no, Brother Xian misunderstood." Yang Biao shook his head and explained: "The general and Shi Hounai's nephew are not at odds, and what I said does not involve the general, but some people around the general who have intentions. Those who eradicate eunuchs..."

Yang Xu nodded in relief, then frowned and asked, "Does Shi Hou really favor eunuchs?"

"Yes and no."

Yang Biao nodded and shook his head, and then continued in a low voice to Yang: "Brother Xian has not been in Luoyang for a long time, and he doesn't know about the changes in the harem, otherwise Brother Xian will understand that it was not Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others who deceived Shi Hou, but Shi Hou. Standing up for them now..."

"Why?"

"Probably Shihou is also a little bit dissatisfied with the courtiers." Yang Biao said in a low voice, "Just like His Majesty in the past."

"..." Yang Xu's complexion changed slightly. After all, it is not a confrontation between scholars and eunuchs, but a confrontation between scholars and imperial power.

Seeing the serious expression on Yang Xu's face, Yang Biao guessed that the former had thought of that level, and said in a low voice: "I dare not comment on Your Majesty, but as far as I can see, although Shihou is younger than His Majesty at that time, he is still a little bit older than His Majesty at that time. More scheming, and... well, a little grudge..."

Sure enough, he took the case of Dong Zhuo, the former governor of Hedong, as an example: because he framed Guan Yu, Shihou's favorite general, he was retaliated by Shihou, and Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou, was appointed as the governor of Hedong in place of Dong Zhuo.

Not to mention, this incident had a great influence in the court, and many scholars did not dare to offend that Marquis because of it.

Of course, this incident alone could not change Yang Xu's mind. What Yang Biao really convinced him was that Lu Zhi, Huangfusong, Zhang Wen, Zhu Jun and others had gradually faded out from the ranks of eunuchs.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Xu asked Yang Biao, "What should I do?"

Yang Biao shook his head and said: "I just want to persuade Brother Xian not to go the wrong way. As for other things, brother can judge for himself.... With the relationship between the Yang family and Shi Hou, Shi Hou will definitely summon Brother Xian. Brother Jie Shixian might as well Take a look with your own eyes to see if Shi Hou is deceived by the eunuchs. Before that, don't be fooled by some people around the general."

At the end, he sighed again: "The situation is different."

The situation is different?

Yang Xu pondered Yang Biao's words, thoughtful in his heart.

On that day, Yang Xu took his three sons and went to the General's Mansion with Yang Biao for a banquet.

Sure enough, during the banquet, Yuan Shao, He Yong, Zhang Jin and others repeatedly hinted at Yang Xu, talking about eunuchs dominating the court, and hoped that Yang Xu would assist them in eradicating eunuchs after he took office as Executive Jinwu.

Yang Xu kept Yang Biao's advice in mind, and saw Yang Biao staring at him silently, so he pretended to be drunk and vaguely covered it up.

After the banquet, Yang Xu returned home, summoned his three sons, and asked them about their previous positions in Hongdu School. The three brothers did not dare to hide anything, but told the truth, and at the request of Yang Xu, they told them A positive view of Hongdumenology.

That's right, the three Yang brothers bear the label of Marquis Shi on their heads, who dares to embarrass them?

Even if Sun Zhang and others make trouble, people from Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong will stop them for them, and naturally no one will criticize them.

After hearing this, Yang continued to be silent.

The next day, Yang Xu entered the palace to face the saint, and met Emperor Ling in Yutang Hall.

Emperor Ling was obviously not as patient as he was with Liu Bian when dealing with ministers like Yang Xu, and sent Yang Xu away after a few words of consolation, but Zhang Rang said a few good words for Yang Xu.

Of course, Yang Xu wouldn't change his attitude toward Zhang Rang just because Zhang Rang said good things about him, and he still looked at him coldly, but Zhang Rang didn't care, and even sent Yang Xu out of Yutang Hall himself.

After returning home, the wife, son, and daughter-in-law had already prepared a family banquet to celebrate Yang Xu's appointment as the executive king.

Unlike Yang Xu who is preoccupied, his wife is very happy.

The husband is the executive Jinwu, and the three sons are all serving as servants at Hongdumen School. The key point is that they have a relationship with Shi Hou, who is of the same status as the prince. .

As for the position, Yang would not care about the position unless her husband insisted on it. In her opinion, whether her family is doing well or not is the most important thing.

Just when the whole family was happily celebrating the sheep, an uninvited guest came.

Xiyuan sent Zuo Zou, that is, knights who demanded gift money from the previous officials, and they just opened their mouths and asked for 500 million.

Yang Xu was furious, but he didn't dare to offend the envoy from the West Garden. Unexpectedly, the eldest son Yang Mi said disapprovingly, "This must be the envoy sent by Sun Zhang. This person is at odds with Shi Hou. Seeing my family and Shi Hou I am close, so I intentionally embarrass my family, my father does not need to care about it, and leave Zuo Zou to sit in the hall, and someone will come to rescue my father."

Yang Xu is skeptical.

Not long after, Zhao Yan, the school captain of the city gate, came in a hurry, scolded the Zuo Nu in a few words, and then continued to Yang with a smile: "Master Yang's family was frightened, Shihou had already ordered, Mr. Yang is a clean and honest official with no savings, so he ordered Xiyuan to waive the gift money, unexpectedly, Sun Zhang and others dared to disobey Shihou's order, I will definitely impeach them severely when I go back!"

"..."

Even Yang Xu, who has always been honest with eunuchs and gangsters, is not good at facing Zhao Yan at this moment with a cold face, and he barely smiles, thanking Zhao Yan for coming to rescue him.

"Master Yang said these are all his own people." Zhao Yan licked his face to please, and almost angrily said: "Who are your own people?" !

But calm down and think about it carefully, he, Yang Shi, Zhao Yan, and Zhao Zhong, are not his own people now, and they all have the label of Marquis Shi on their heads.

Unless he didn't hesitate to be hated by Shihou, tear off the label himself, join the general He Jin, and plan together with Yuan Shao, He Yong, Zhang Jin and others to eradicate the eunuch.

"The situation...is really different."

Watching his son Yang Mi send Zhao Yan out of the house, Yang Xu expressed the same emotion as Yang Biao yesterday.

In his memory, in the past, there was a clear distinction between right and wrong in the imperial court. The court officials were the righteous side, and the harem eunuchs were the villainous side. But now, the harem eunuchs are divided internally, and the court officials are also divided. From the previous two poles to four poles, to be honest, Yangxu can't understand it.

After much deliberation, Yang Xu decided to follow Yang Biao's suggestion and go to meet that Marquis Shi with his own eyes first.

The problem is, even if he is Zhi Jinwu now, he can't just meet that Marquis Shi casually.

He discussed this matter with the eldest son Yang Mi, and Yang Mi replied: "You can let the younger brothers and sisters enter the palace and tell Shi Hou."

Only then did Yang Xu know that Cai Zhenji, the wife of his second son Yang Qin, could enter the palace to see her sister at any time, even though it was against court rules.

Yang Xu was naturally embarrassed to mention this to his wife, so he went to see his in-law Cai Yong, but he didn't expect Cai Yong's breasts to slap loudly, and after he agreed, he remembered that he was ordered by Emperor Ling to confine him to school in Dongguan, so he embarrassed Wrote a letter of recommendation for Yang.

Although the process was a bit tortuous and ironic, but with Cai Yong's recommendation letter, Yang Xu got his wish to meet Shi Hou Liu Bian.

And Liu Bian probably also guessed why Yang Xu came, and deliberately invited Yang Xu to meet in the small garden in front of Chongde Hall in order to invite Lu Zhi out.

After some chatting, Yang Xu's doubts disappeared. The young but intelligent Shi Hou in front of him did not look like he was deceived by the eunuch. It can be seen that what Yang Biao said to him was true. It is no longer a simple confrontation between scholars and eunuchs, but a deeper confrontation between nobles and...

Yang Xu naturally didn't dare to be involved in this kind of confrontation.

So far, although Yang Xu still went to General He Jin's invitation, but Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others' individual invitations, he would push back as much as he could. As for the mentioned matter of eradicating eunuchs, he also repeatedly declined.

So after Lu Zhi, there were also rumors unfavorable to Yangxu from Luoyang's government and public, saying that he was also bought by eunuchs.

Yang Xu didn't argue, just like Lu Zhi, he focused on doing what he should do.

During this period, Zhao Qian, the prefect of Runan, went to the court many times, saying that the Gepi Yellow Turban became more and more violent.

Liu Bian felt that the time was right, so he summoned Qu Mu, the official minister, and said: "...Runan is Yuan's hometown, and Yuan will not be worried if his hometown is attacked by thieves. You go to offer advice to Sun Zhang and ask Dong Zhong to deliberately attack him." Delay this matter, force Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu to ask for orders and lead the army to conquer, and take the opportunity to transfer them away from Luoyang!"

Qu Mu understood, and immediately went to see Sun Zhang to explain Liu Bian's strategy.

Sun Zhang was overjoyed, so he secretly contacted the hussar general Dong Zhong and conspired with him.

(End of this chapter)