Chapter 272
Hearing Zhao Qian's words, Yang Biao was so frightened that he quickly bowed to Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister is a minister of the great man, but he has an order, so he dare not refuse."

Liu Bian nodded and said, "Since the Tai Tuo said so, then follow the general's suggestion."

"This..." After hesitating for a moment, Yang Biao bowed his hands and said, "The old minister obeys the order."

"Yang Taifu can think about the country, he is really a role model for our courtiers." Zhao Qian praised Yang Biao calmly.

Yang Biao smiled wryly in his heart, this was not only an offending matter, but because of Yang Qi's matter, it seemed more like a slap in the face.

However, the other ministers breathed a sigh of relief, at least Yang Biao was still a member of the aristocratic family, which made them feel better.

"Just say what the general has to say." Yang Biao saw that he couldn't evade, so he had to agree.

"Don't dare." Zhao Qian said, "It's just some thoughts."

Liu Bian was a little impatient, and said, "It's okay to say, General."

Zhao Qian asked a little bit, and said: "I would like to ask Taifu Yang to take the post of Jinyang Order, responsible for the people's livelihood in Jinyang, and review the officials of all sizes in Jinyang, especially the county officials, including the county magistrate, county lieutenant, and county magistrate. Those who can go up, those who are mediocre go down, and those who violate the law, get rid of them!"

"It's just some small county officials, is the general making a big fuss?" Sikong Huangwan finally said.

Zhao Qian snorted coldly, and said: "In the eyes of Lord Sikong, they are indeed petty officials; but in the eyes of the common people, they are high officials, and their words and deeds represent our Han court!"

"If something like Yang Qi happens again, and the officials in the county don't care about it, what will the people think? They will only think that the court is dim, and they hate the Han court!" Zhao Qian said sharply.

Beads of sweat formed on Huang Wan's forehead, and he forced himself to laugh: "Is the general serious?"

"Heavy words?" Zhao Qian sneered, "Ministers, have you forgotten the Yellow Turban riots?"

"A little Yang Qi committed many crimes in Hongnong. I really don't know how many county magistrates still do nothing about this phenomenon. Such actions will only chill the hearts of the people!" Zhao Qian continued, " The country is based on the people, and their actions are shaking the foundation of the country! Does Huang Sikong think that he is making a fuss out of a molehill? Do he think this general is serious?"

Huang Wan had nothing to say, and retreated into the train in embarrassment.

Yang Biao cupped his hands and said: "I will definitely do my best to rectify the administration of Jinyang, and live up to the entrustment of Your Majesty and the General."

"Then there will be Mrs. Lao." Liu Bian was very polite.

Zhao Qian went on to say: "I will set up a team to cooperate with Yang Taifu's open and unannounced visits to listen to the people's sentiments."

Yang Biao paused, and quickly asked, "Who does the general want to send?"

Zhao Qian thought for a while and said, "Let General Zhao Feng cooperate with the Taifu. General Zhao is upright and just right to take on this role."

"It's so good." Yang Biao said quickly.

However, Yang Biao knew that Zhao Feng was Zhao Yun's elder brother, and Zhao Yun and Zhao Qian were sworn brothers. It is estimated that his team might have a supervisory role in addition to cooperating with him.

Yang Biao raised his eyes and glanced at Zhao Qian secretly, and he knew that although he was asked to be responsible for rectifying the officials, he was still worried about him.

Zhao Qian nodded. In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he didn't want to use someone from the aristocratic family to do this.

Among the aristocratic families, the network of contacts is really complicated, it is easy for officials to protect each other, and it cannot play the role of rectification.

However, Zhao Qian had no choice but to appoint people from the aristocratic family. Just by looking at the expressions of those people just now, Zhao Qian knew that if he didn't use Yang Biao, these people must be behind the scenes.

Now, facing Yuan Shao's direct pressure, Zhao Qian really didn't dare to be careless. If the backyard caught fire, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Your Majesty, the arrangements for the minister's affairs have been completed." Zhao Qian turned around and said to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian nodded and said, "Since all the gentlemen are fine, let's leave today's court meeting here."

Zhao Qian returned to the mansion, and Guo Jia also followed, and said with a smile: "My lord is suppressing the family in the court today. It really makes people feel relieved."

Guo Jia didn't come from a noble family, and he didn't like the way of the noble family either.

Zhao Qian laughed and said, "This time, I'm afraid I offended those so-called aristocratic families, hmph."

Guo Jia shook his head and said: "My lord, taking advantage of Yang Qi's affairs, set up an injustice drum and rectified the officials, all of which are a kind of deterrent to the family; and the lord let Yang Biao take charge of this matter, which is equivalent to giving the family a step up, giving Their face. This is the combination of hardness and softness, it is really a good strategy."

"It seems that my method is not bad to be affirmed by Feng Xiao." Zhao Qian was very happy.

Unexpectedly, Guo Jia chuckled and said: "Although this plan is good, it is not perfect. If Yang Biao finds out that there are still people like Yang Qi among them later, does my lord think that Yang Biao will report the truth?"

"No?" Zhao Qian asked back.

Guo Jia raised his mouth and said, "This is the work of offending people. Even if Yang Biao really wants to rectify the administration of officials, he will also estimate the feelings of the other families."

"I sent General Zhao Feng to assist him and supervise him," Zhao Qian said.

Guo Jia laughed, and said: "Zihu is loyal and brave, there is no doubt about it, but it is too easy for someone like Yang Biao to deceive Zihu."

After hearing Guo Jia's words, Zhao Qian couldn't help but nodded, but he still couldn't think of this. It seems that his strategy is still not as good as Guo Jia's first-class counselor.

"Feng Xiao, hurry up, I can't guess." Zhao Qian said directly.

Guo Jia nodded, and said, "To put it simply, we need to win over the ministers, so that even if we find the children of their families, there won't be too many problems."

"Win? How to win?" Zhao Qian asked, "It seems that they don't lack money, beauty, and power."

Guo Jia laughed, and said: "My lord, the greatest interest of the family is the family's interests. How to ensure that the family's interests last forever? That is inheritance. If the lord wins over these people, you can start with their family members."

"That's right!" Zhao Qian nodded and said, "I heard that Yang Biao's son Yang Xiu, Huang Wan's son Huang Kui, Ding Chong's son Ding Yi, and Sima Fang's sons Sima Yi and Sima Fu are all talented and famous. Your Majesty, if you call them into the palace as officials, you can make them servants of the Yellow Gate."

"Your Majesty is wise, although the servant of the Yellow Gate is not a high-ranking official, he is close to His Majesty, which is what these aristocratic families need." Guo Jia laughed.

Zhao Qian also laughed, and said, "Thanks to Feng Xiao's reminder, otherwise, it would be half the effort to rectify the officials."

"It's Jia's duty to share the Lord's worries." Guo Jia said very modestly.

Zhao Qian nodded and said with a smile: "I have to be filial, and everything is worry-free!"

 Thanks to book friend Mu Zhiqi for the reward of 1000 book coins~Thanks to book friend Tan Jiangsheng for the reward of 100 book coins~
  
 
(End of this chapter)

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