Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty appointed Yang Qi and other 39 people as the Taishou and county commanders of Qingzhou, which made these parties stunned. After the dispersal of the dynasty, they all gathered in Yang Qi's mansion to discuss countermeasures.

Yang Qi set up a banquet hall to greet the courtiers who were close to him. There was a new Penglai Ling, and when he saw that the courtiers sitting in the hall were all degraded officials, he asked Yang Qi tentatively: "Waiter, should you invite the Taiwei to the banquet?" ”

Hearing Penglai Ling's words, Yang Qi waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "The old man had already invited his younger brother when he was in the dynasty, but he said that he was unable to attend the banquet because of the cold. It seems that he is also worried that the old man will implicate him, and he is deliberately avoiding suspicion. ”

"What then?" Knowing that Yang Biao was not coming to the banquet, Penglai Ling, who was still trying to stay calm, was a little panicked. Although he was demoted to a county order in the court, he was not panicked, feeling that as long as he stayed in Qingshan without worrying about no firewood, as long as Yang Biao continued to be a lieutenant, or a year or two, after the rumors passed, he would be able to transfer his group back to the court. But at this time, seeing that the other party obviously didn't want to wade into this troubled water, he suddenly panicked: "Yang Shizhong, if we have no one to help us in the court, then I am afraid that we will not want to leave the poor countryside of Qingzhou in this life." ”

"Since the Holy Lord has appointed us as officials in Qingzhou, then we will take office as soon as possible." Yang Biao said helplessly: "As long as you gain a firm foothold in Qingzhou, and then contact other assassins and state pastors, you may not be able to deal with Anyang Hou." As long as the Marquis of Anyang is eliminated, it is not a trivial matter to return to the court. ”

Penglai Ling was obviously not as optimistic as Yang Qi in this matter, and after he waited for the other party to finish speaking, he shook his head with a wry smile and said: "I don't know anything in the waiter, Penglai County, where the next official is the county commander, has an original population of 11,347 households and 56,421 households. But after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, there were only more than 4,600 households left in the county, and there were only more than 15,000 people. With this bit of manpower, how can you confront Anyang Hou? ”

After saying this, Peng Lai Ling felt disheartened and unwilling to continue to stay here, so he surrendered his hand to Yang Qi and said: "Waiting, the lower officials have to go back to pack their luggage, so they won't participate in the banquet, and say goodbye!" ”

Seeing Penglai Ling leaving, several county commanders who were close to him couldn't sit still, and they also got up to confess to Yang Qi, and followed Penglai Ling out of Shizhong Mansion.

With the departure of Penglai Ling and others, the back hall, which was originally full, suddenly became much empty. The rest of the guests did not get up to leave, but they also became distracted. Especially after learning that Taiwei Yang Biao refused to participate in this banquet because he wanted to avoid suspicion, everyone couldn't help but feel sad that the rabbit died and the fox died.

Everyone gathered in Shizhong Mansion to consider the kinship between Yang Qi and Yang Biao, hoping to get a promise from Yang Biao, so that everyone could leave Beijing without scruples. At the same time, he also hoped to discuss a proper way to continue to deal with Han Zhan, and once the time was ripe, he would be eliminated.

But now everything has come to naught, where do you still have anything to worry about to continue eating. The atmosphere of the whole banquet was extremely silent, and even if there were singing and dancing in the hall, everyone looked like they were lacking in interest.

Finally, after three rounds of wine and five flavors, a Huang County commander in a remote area got up and asked Yang Qi: "In the waiting, everyone has been relegated to Donglai County, I don't know when to leave?" Do you want to go together, or go separately? ”

Huang County's words finally resonated with everyone, and they also asked Yang Qi one after another: "Yes, Yang Shizhong, when will we go on the road, should we go on the road separately or set off together?" ”

"Everyone, please be quiet." Seeing that the back hall was in the same chaos as the vegetable market, Yang Qi hurriedly got up, raised his hands and pressed downward, and said to everyone: "We are inseparable from the Marquis of Anyang, don't look at him today he is just an official who let the saint degrade us, who knows what conspiracy he has behind him." If he takes office separately, as long as he sends a sentry, he can eradicate us one by one on the way. Therefore, we must leave Beijing at the same time to take office, so that even if he has any intentions, in order to block the mouths of the people, he will not dare to act rashly. ”

"What Yang Shi said is extremely true." As soon as Yang Qi's words were finished, someone below chimed in: "Let's leave Beijing together when we arrive, and see how dare the Marquis of Anyang dare to attack so many of us at the same time." ”

After the back hall was quiet again, Yang Qi twisted his beard and said to everyone: "It's not early today, everyone go back and pack their bags early, we agreed to meet in the east in two days, and go to Donglai County together." ”

The officials in the hall agreed in unison: "Wow! Afterwards, they said goodbye to Yang Qi one after another, returned to their respective mansions, and began to pack their bags and prepare to go to Donglai County to take up their posts.

Soon after the officials left, the spies who were hiding in the Shizhong Mansion reported the news of the party's meeting that night to Fu Zhi. When he heard that Yang Biao didn't go to the banquet that night, he couldn't help but bow slightly, feeling that it was a very wise choice for Yang Taiwei to keep his distance from these people.

Fu Zhu raised his head and said to the secret agent: "Next, Yang Qi is going to Donglai County to take up his post. The official asked you to think about it, should you continue to follow Yang Qi to Donglai County to take office, or stay in Beijing? If you are willing to stay in Beijing, the official will definitely arrange a good errand for you. ”

After listening to the words of the frustrated professor, the spy couldn't help but be moved. But after thinking about it, although he had not been undercover in the Shizhong Mansion for a long time, he had already gained Yang Qi's trust, and if he stayed in Beijing at this time, then his previous efforts would be wasted. Therefore, he pondered it again and again, and finally replied stubbornly: "Lord Qiqi Supervisor, the little one is ordered to stay by Yang Shizhong's side, as long as he doesn't die for a day, the small task will not be completed." The little one has already made a decision and is willing to follow him to Donglai County to take office, and send his information back to Beijing at any time. ”

The choice of the secret agent made Fu Zhi feel a little surprised, but he also felt very relieved. Because if this spy chooses to stay in Jingshi, he still needs to send someone to lurk beside Yang Qi again, as for when he can gain the trust of the other party, it is unknown. And this spy is deeply trusted by Yang Qi, if he follows him to Donglai County, he will definitely be relied on by Yang Qi, and he will continue to pass on all kinds of news back at that time.

Thinking of this, Fu Zhi got up and walked in front of the other party, raised his hand and patted the other party's shoulder twice, and said with a smile: "Since you are willing to go to Donglai County with you, this official will not treat you badly." For the family members in Beijing, the official will send people to send money and food on time to ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing. ”

"Thank you, Lord Overseer." The spy hurriedly thanked Fu Zhu: "The little one must serve the Hou Ye wholeheartedly and serve the prison army, and send all the news of Yang Shizhong back to Beijing in a timely manner." ”