Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 65: Different Families

"go!"

Liu Bian couldn't wait any longer, so he put down his pen and started talking.

"Yes." Pan Yin responded and hurried to make arrangements.

Liu Bian, dressed in simple clothes, walked out of the palace gate. As soon as he sat in the carriage, he opened the curtain and said to Pan Yin, "Send Yang Biao to the martial arts training ground."

"Yes." Pan Yin responded.

The carriage started slowly and soon arrived at the Yulin Army’s base.

Huangfu Song had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Liu Bian getting off the car, he stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty..."

Liu Bian grabbed him and said, "Forget it. Don't let others know that I am here."

Huangfu Song understood, stood up, followed Liu Bian, and whispered: "Your Majesty, originally many people were recommended from various places, but because of the Sanfu incident, they changed their route to Chang'an."

Liu Bian nodded, thinking of Lu Zhi and his famous disciples, and couldn't help but wonder: I wonder if Liu, Guan, and Zhang went?

As they were talking, they walked into the military camp and saw from afar two people fighting on the field.

Huangfu Song saw that Liu Bian was in high spirits, so he led him to a high platform and pointed at the two men on horseback, galloping back and forth, shouting and fighting on the field, and said, "Your Majesty, that man is called Zhang Liao. Not long ago, he was ordered by the general to go out of the capital to recruit soldiers. I have found him and he has recruited more than a thousand men."

Liu Bian leaned down and saw Zhang Liao wearing black armor, a helmet, and holding a long sword. He held a rein in one hand and the sword in the other. While running, he swung the sword at the person opposite him with a domineering and fierce momentum.

Huangfu Song said, "Your Majesty, that man's name is Zhang Yang, he is a military commander, he is extremely brave and made great contributions in repelling the Qiang people the year before last."

Liu Bian followed Huangfu Song's gaze and saw that Zhang Yang was much thinner than Zhang Liao. He was riding a white horse and wielding his spear with great force. He repelled Zhang Liao several times. The two men galloped on their horses and fought for more than ten rounds, but there was still no winner.

Liu Bian did not hide his joy and said with a smile: "Qing Jia, let them come up, I want to see them."

Huangfu Song turned his head and ordered a guard.

After a cup of tea, Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang came up. Seeing Huangfu Song standing and Liu Bian sitting, they were a little surprised, but they still greeted him, "Your humble servant greets you, Your Excellency."

Huangfu Song remained calm and said, "Your Majesty."

Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang were startled and immediately knelt on one knee, saying, "Your Majesty, I, Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang, pay my respects to you."

"No need to be so polite." Liu Bian said with a smile, his eyes always on the two of them.

Zhang Liao was tall and strong, with a rough face, big eyebrows and small eyes, which gave him a calm and steady look. Zhang Yang was thinner, with sharp features and bright eyes, and he looked like a veteran of many battles.

Neither of them had expected that the current emperor would appear here quietly, and they felt somewhat frightened.

Because they are all General He Jin's men, and now He Jin is "taking sick leave" but is in the palace, everyone knows what this means, and there are countless rumors outside.

The most terrifying rumor is that the court will exterminate the foreign relatives' party just as it exterminated the eunuch party. Even if the current emperor burns the evidence of He Jin's crimes in public, there will definitely be a lot of retribution later!

Liu Bian had no idea what the two were thinking, so he smiled and said, "I have read your resumes. You are brave and loyal to the emperor, and you should not be buried. The court is in need of talents. Zhang Yang, I will appoint you as Yulin Lang, and you will be in charge of the Yulin Army to guard Luoyang."

Zhang Yang was overjoyed and shouted, "I accept your command and thank you!"

Liu Bian looked at Zhang Liao again and said, "Zhang Liao, I will promote you to the rank of Cavalry Commander and command the Nangong Imperial Guards."

Zhang Liao was shocked. He had never dared to imagine such a promotion and appointment. He immediately said in a deep voice, "I accept your order and thank you."

Liu Bian smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, the two ministers should go and prepare to take up their posts."

Is this gone?

The two were surprised. They thought His Majesty would have other instructions. They could only say, "I'll take my leave."

Liu Bian watched them leave and said to Huangfu Song, "Please take a seat."

Huangfu Song knew that Liu Bian did not come here just to see Zhang Liao and Zhang Yang, so he knelt aside, still with that expression of "no strangers allowed", and a cold look all over his body.

As soon as Huangfu Song sat down, Pan Yin came up and said, "Your Majesty, the Grand Secretary Yang Biao has arrived."

Liu Bian nodded.

Pan Yin turned sideways and Yang Biao came up. He was wearing casual clothes, had a big belly, a round face, a pair of small eyes, and looked very wealthy.

Yang Biao saw Huangfu Song was also there, his eyes blinked, and he quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am Yang Biao, here to see you."

Liu Bian smiled and said, "No need to be polite, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Biao sat down opposite Huangfu Song stiffly.

Liu Bian glanced at Huangfu Song.

Huangfu Song understood and said to Yang Biao, "Doctor Yang, after the coup that took place when your Majesty ascended the throne, someone forged a letter from the general ordering Dong Zhuo to enter the capital. Dong Zhuo's troops are stationed in Hedong, which is separated from Luoyang by a river."

Yang Biao's face changed immediately, full of fear.

Huangfu Song continued, "This time it was not the Qiang people invading at all. Someone was leading the troops and pretending to be the Qiang people."

Yang Biao's round face was covered with cold sweat. He quickly raised his hand to wipe it off and said awkwardly, "It's really hot."

Pan Yin instructed the eunuch to place a small table and a pot of tea between the three of them.

Liu Bian reached out to pick up the teapot and pour tea, then casually said, "Mr. Yang, who do you think would be so bold as to forge a letter to Dong Zhuo and order him to lead his troops into the capital? And who would allow the troops to endanger the three prefectures? What is their purpose?"

Yang Biao bent over, looking at the teacup in front of him, his mouth felt dry and his expression was panic. He said, "Your Majesty, I don't know."

Liu Bian reached out and picked up the teacup, without even looking at him, and asked, "Do you think Yuan Shao should be pardoned?"

Yang Biao bowed his body and lowered his head, the corners of his fat face trembled, and he said: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate to lead troops into the palace. It is a serious crime."

Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Yang Biao. He would not be fooled by his superficial efforts. He took a sip of tea and said, "Last night, I discussed with the various secretaries and decided to dismiss the Shaofu, promote the Shangshutai and the six ministers, and abolish the North and South armies. What do you think?"

Yang Biao wiped the sweat off his face with his arms. Listening to Liu Bian's words, his eyes widened and he said quickly, "Your Majesty, I agree."

Liu Bian was a little surprised. Is Yang Biao so easy to talk to?

He paused, and said, "Your family is indeed very sensible. From today on, your family will be appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat and participate in the review of the new system of the court."

Yang Biao's forehead was covered with cold sweat. He didn't bother to wipe it off, and hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "I accept your command and thank you."

No conditions at all?

Liu Bian was a little confused about this Taizhong doctor, and asked, "What do you think?"

Yang Biao fell to the ground, frowning, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he said in a short breath, "Your Majesty, when I return, I will write a letter to the emperor, stating the bad government policies and requesting reforms."

Liu Bian subconsciously touched his chin, looked at Yang Biao with a strange look, and thought to himself: Is it because my life was too difficult before, so now that things are going smoothly, I am not used to it?

Seeing him like this, Liu Bian said, "Are you feeling a little unwell? Then go and rest early."

"I'll take my leave." Yang Biao got up, wiped the sweat off his face, and retreated.

Liu Bian watched him leave, still feeling strange, and looked at Huangfu Song, saying, "My Lord, what do you think of this Grand Master?"

Huangfu Song knew something about Yang Biao, and said, "Your Majesty, Doctor Yang, perhaps you are not feeling well today."

Liu Bian did not comment.

As a prominent family with three generations of officials, the Yuan family has been showing its strength recently. The actions of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are more dramatic than each other and are simply earth-shaking.

In contrast, the Yang family was silent and motionless, like complete outsiders.

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