Liu Qing's words made Geng Zhi so angry that he vomited blood in the hall.

All the officials at the Yushitai were so shocked that they did not dare to speak, including Yushi Zhongcheng. When they looked at Liu Qing's cold eyes again, they actually dodge a little.

The court hall was silent, Liu Qing glanced over, very satisfied.

"That's it, it's settled." Liu Qing said and sat back in his seat.

"I have thanked your majesty, I have thanked you, the king!" Tian Feng thanked him.

Poor Geng Zhi was supported by two chamberlains and went straight down to the court.

Compared with Dong Zhuo, who easily kills ministers with a stick and subdues the court with thunderous means, Liu Qing's methods seem too gentle. This difference is not only the benevolence, etiquette and justice that Liu Qing wants, but also the fact that Liu Qing has

The ability to truly dominate the court.

Dong Zhuo only had soldiers and horses in his hands, but Liu Qing had not only soldiers and horses, but also money, food and people.

Now that his authority had been established and his official position had been promoted, Liu Qing sat back down and stopped talking. As for the war, Liu Qing had no intention of discussing the war with them.

The court fell into silence for a while. There was no problem in the turmoil for several months, and it is even less likely to happen now. However, Liu Qing did not take the lead in any treacherous actions, but under the auspices of Wang Yun, it ended smoothly

Court meeting.

As soon as he returned to the general's mansion, Li Shui immediately greeted him and reported: "My Lord, General Xu Huang's military report!"

News finally comes!

In total, more than ten days have passed since Xu Huang pursued Yuan Shu's army. Calculating the itinerary, Yuan Shu should have returned to Nanyang.

Liu Qing stood there and read the letter. He looked at it and suddenly smiled.

"Haha, this loser Yuan Shu fought against Niu Fu's army and lost. The whole army fled in panic and a lot of supplies were intercepted. Then... Niu Fu ran into Xu Huang. Guess what?"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Of course I will donate supplies and surrender to my lord. Li Ru is not a fool. This battle is for my lord."

"Li Ru is indeed good, but I don't dare to use him. Perhaps it would be better to return him to Dong Zhuo."

In Bingzhou, although Liu Qing personally pacified the Dong Qiang, the situation in that area was complicated and a lot of work was needed to completely stabilize it. Dong Zhuo's configuration happened to lack a counselor.

"Tell General Xu Huang that there is no need to pursue Yuan Shu anymore. The army is stationed in Luyang, waiting for orders. As for food and grass, filial father, supplies will be provided by Yingchuan. You will leave for Yingchuan today to prevent Yuan Shao."

"Here!" Gao Shun took the order.

Just when Liu Qing was about to go back to the house, a guard trotted forward and said, "My lord, Taiwei Yang Biao wants to see you."

"As soon as my front legs came back, Yang Biao came to ask for an audience. This is very urgent." Liu Qing said jokingly.

Gao Shun replied: "My lord, after the city of Luoyang was defeated, Yang Biao's soldiers welcomed our army to Yuan Shu's residence. By that time, Yuan Shu had already left the city."

Liu Qing sneered, "It's just a show. Yang Biao was originally a loyal and upright person, but since Yang Biao took over the Yang family, he has behaved like a clown. It's a pity."

"Lord, are you missing? I'll send him away!" Dian Wei said, waving his halberd.

"That's all, for the sake of him exposing Wang Fu, let's meet him!"

Liu Qing went back to his house and planned to change his outfit.

Wang Fu framed his father's hatred, and Liu Qing could not take it personally. It could be said that Yang Biao solved Wang Fu for him. Moreover, when Liu Qing had not yet gained power, Yang Biao had given him a helping hand in Yingchuan.

If you have a chance, give Yang a hand.

Yang Biao was led to the front of the hall. This place was no stranger to him. When Dong Zhuo was in power, he would often summon officials here to discuss matters. Now, this place belongs to King Bohai, who has risen from the bottom in just a few years.

"Lieutenant Yang, I've been waiting for a long time."

The voice came, and Liu Qing walked up to the throne in regular clothes.

"I have met the king." Yang Biao sat upright on his knees, bowing his hands.

Liu Qing also returned the greeting and said at the same time: "I heard that during the battle of Luoyang, Taiwei Yang actively ran around the city and personally killed Yuan Jun. I would like to thank you!"

What Liu Qing said was just for the occasion. It was true that he was active and had killed Yuan Jun with his own hands. Although it was Yuan Jun who was subdued, it was also true.

Being praised by Liu Qing in this way, Yang Biao felt embarrassed and licked his face without saying a word.

"I don't know what the matter is when the Taiwei comes here?"

"The king has already secured his seat in the court, and dominates the three counties of Hanoi, Henan, and Hedong. However, among the three counties of Sili, Hongnong and Guanzhong are not among them yet. Biao is here for this reason."

Liu Qing's interest arose when he mentioned Hongnong.

The Yang family is a real powerful force in Hongnong. It is equivalent to what the Yuan family did to Runan and the Battle of Luoyang. When Zhang Ning marched into Hongnong, he only briefly occupied Shaanxian County and several counties in Zhichi, so Liu Qing's influence on Hongnong was

It can be said that the impact is still nil.

"If you have anything to say, Taiwei, feel free to speak out. I am all ears."

"There are frequent wars at present. To be honest with you, the King, the Yang family still has some ability to protect themselves in Hongnong, regardless of money, food or troops."

"What does the Taiwei mean by these words? Does it mean that if I want to take Hongnong, I need to pass the Yang family first?"

"No, no, no, the king has misunderstood!" Yang Biao quickly explained that he did have power, but he could not compete with the King of Bohai from time to time. "What Biao means is that the Yang family can help the king and take over the entire county of Hongnong without any bloodshed.

"

"In exchange, I need to guarantee Yang Hong's property and interests in Hongnong, right?" Liu Qing also got straight to the point and asked directly.

Yang Biao indeed thought so, but King Bohai's directness made him speechless, and he didn't know how to express his demands.

Liu Qing smiled and said, "There is no need to be nervous, Taiwei. I do have a question. Does Taiwei come here to represent only the Yang family? Or does he represent the entire Hongnong noble clan?"

The key question was finally asked. Yang Biao's hand holding the tea trembled when he heard it. Fortunately, he didn't spill the tea.

Verbally, he represents the Yang family.

In fact, all the noble families in Hongnong followed the Yang family and naturally could not break away from it.

So this question directly stopped Yang Biao.

Seeing Yang Biao hesitate to speak and not knowing where to start, Liu Qing already knew the answer.

It's the latter.

"The gentry clan was so powerful that it was difficult for them to return, and the people's lives became more and more difficult. In the end, they had no choice but to become refugees and thieves, or they simply revolted. The Taiwei thought, where did Zhang Jiao's army of 500,000 people come from? Qingzhou's million yellow turbans are

Where did it come from?"

Yang Biao looked troubled, speechless, and his face was full of unwillingness.

It seems to be saying: I said I would stand by your side, why didn’t you readily agree?

"The Taiwei must be thinking that what the nobles support is the government and the imperial power. Indeed, this statement is true, but how do they support it? Squeezing the people and leaving them with no way to survive is not support. This is not support.

It’s called destroying the foundation of the country, the foundation of imperial power, because the foundation of the country is the people, the people!”

The foundation of Sheji is people!

Yang Biao repeated these words in his mind.

"I am determined to win Hongnong County. Just like Runan County, there is nothing that can stop me. Taiwei, if you follow the trend, you can go further. If you don't, you will fail completely. About this

For a moment, let’s take a look at Yuan Shu’s fate.”

At this point, Liu Qing had already done his best to be benevolent and righteous. If Yang Biao still couldn't understand, then there was nothing he could do.

If it were in the past, Hongnong Yang might have become his key target, but now, Liu Qing, who is full-fledged, no longer needs to look at anyone's face, it's anyone!

Following the trend, this word echoed in Yang Biao's mind for a long time. Looking at the kind eyes of King Bohai, showing such incomparable calmness and confidence, Yang Biao suddenly remembered that day.

That day, outside Yangzhai City, a young man mounted his horse and personally led a dozen cavalrymen to kill thousands of troops.

On that day, in front of the gate of Yangzhai, enemy chieftains were killed, and various tribes were vying to win over each other. It was also that time that the Xun family placed heavy bets on Liu Qing.

After that, the Xun family, which had been dormant for a long time after the Eight Dragons, rose again. Xun Yu became the governor of Jizhou, Xun Chen became the prime minister of Bohai, and Xun Cai became the princess of Bohai. And Yang Biao knew that they would never stop here.

, Xun Yu was in charge of the entire rear area for Liu Qing, otherwise, Tian Feng's position as the three Dukes would definitely belong to Xun Yu.

The positions of the Three Dukes were given and accepted at will. Obviously, Xun Yu's position in Liu Qing's heart was higher than that of the Three Dukes.

I didn’t seize the opportunity that time, so what about this time?

Yang Biao fell into deep thought.

Follow Xun's example and suppress everything?

Or is it like the Yuan family, a stepping stone for the King of Bohai?

Yang Biao's eyes suddenly lit up, and his heart became clear.

Yang Biao immediately stood up, took a few steps forward, and bowed directly to Liu Qing.

"Hongnong Yang Biao, I am willing to lead the Hongnong Yang family to join the king. From now on, everything that belongs to the Yang family belongs to the king!" After saying that, Yang Biao knelt down and pressed his forehead tightly against the bluestone.

Pious.

Seeing Yang Biao's posture, Liu Qing smiled slightly.

For today's Liu Qing, Yang's joining is at best the icing on the cake, but for Yang, he has chosen a bright future.

Liu Qing stood up and stepped forward to help Yang Biao up.

"If Lieutenant Yang has this intention, I will not let you down."

Congratulations to the lord for subduing the civil servant [Yang Biao]
To be continued...