Zhang Ji, the Changqiu Kaizhong attendant, took several dozen kilograms of garlic from the chef of Luoyi Palace, loaded it on a diesel truck, and went to Baijun Mansion to find Chen Deng and Wei Yue.
The so-called Baijun Residence is actually a large government-run hotel that occupies the original Yushitai building. It is managed by Empress Fu's brother Fu De and is responsible for entertaining officials who come to Luoyang from the local area for business. It is also open to the public.
Anyone who comes to Luoyang to do business, seek an official position, visit relatives or visit friends can all live in Baijun Mansion as long as they pay a small sum of money. Since Luoyang is now full of waste and waiting for development, private businesses have not yet opened in large numbers, and there are still many people flocking to Luoyang to look for opportunities and inquire about information, so the business of Baijun Residence is very prosperous.
Although the master Chen Deng is currently serving, Lu Bu, is a poor man, Chen Deng's family is extremely rich. Of course, he is also a person who is used to enjoying himself. He must enjoy himself wherever he goes, and Luoyang is no exception this time. There were hundreds of bodyguards and messengers who followed, and they rented half a hundred official residences. They also sent special personnel to catch carp in the Luo River every day to make fish dumplings for Chen Deng to enjoy.
When Zhang Ji came to visit with several sacks of garlic, Chen Deng was preparing to start dinner. When he heard the "Zhongchangshi" was coming, he quickly took Wei Yue out to greet him, not forgetting to bring a small bag of Xuzhou's specialty - Xuzhou gold!
Then he saw a middle-aged man with a long beard and two sacks of garlic... Is this really a middle-aged man? You're not here to sell garlic, are you?
However, Zhang Ji recognized Chen Deng at a glance - he was also in the hall when he was summoned today. Moreover, Chen Deng's face, which showed that he would not live long at a glance, left a deep impression on people.
After sizing up Chen Deng, Zhang Ji showed off the air that a Shangguan angel should have and said in a majestic tone: "Chen Deng from Xuzhou, when the emperor summoned you today, he looked haggard and looked like a glutton for fish meat. I have an incurable worm disease, so I sent you some garlic to relieve your condition."
What? Incurable worm disease? After hearing this, Chen Deng felt bad.
Why can't this be cured? It must be cured! In fact, he also knew that he was sick. He went to many famous doctors in Xuzhou, but they couldn't cure him. This time, Shang Luo also wanted to find an imperial doctor to take a look. Unexpectedly, he heard that the emperor had the ability to bring the dead back to life in Luoyang! So I was wondering if I could spend a little more money to let the emperor take action? Now why did the emperor send someone to tell him that he had an incurable disease?
When Chen Deng was stunned, Wei Yue beside him had already bowed to Zhang Ji: "Wei Yue, Sima of Pingdong General Mansion, pays homage to the angel."
He did know that the official in front of him was a scholar. He stayed with Lu Bu for many days in Luoyang and Chang'an, and often went in and out of the palace. Of course, he knew that the official positions in the palace that were originally held by eunuchs were now owned by scholars. And the title of Zhongchangshi is "two thousand stones", so the family background of the person who can be this official must be the same.
Zhang Ji also returned the bow and introduced himself with a smile: "Wei Sima, I am Nanyang Bowang Zhang Ji."
"It turns out it's Nanyang Miracle Doctor Zhang, disrespectful, disrespectful!" When Chen Deng heard that the person coming was Zhang Zhongjing, he also reacted and immediately stepped forward and bowed in obeisance. Then he presented Xuzhou's local specialty gold, and very respectfully invited Zhang Ji into the Baijun Mansion, welcoming him all the way into the hall where he and Wei Yue dined together, and called on the servants to serve Zhang Ji food, wine, and fish.
After sitting down, Zhang Ji saw a large plate of crystal-clear fish breasts in front of him. He smiled bitterly and said to Chen Deng: "Chen Farewell, the emperor just told me that your illness was caused by eating fish breasts..." ....The disease enters through the mouth!”
"What... can you get sick from eating fish? Is it true? This emperor's medical skills..."
Chen Deng actually knew that if he ate too much fish and crab meat, he would get sick. A famous doctor in Xuzhou had told him about it. But that's all he likes...Besides, if you're sick, just treat it. How can you not eat fish and shells?
But his health is indeed deteriorating...
Zhang Ji glanced at Chen Deng and said to him with a solemn expression: "The emperor is indeed proficient in medical skills. He can not only heal people, but also cattle, horses, dogs and cats! Since Lu Yang went north, he has treated many people and animals. The technique is quite clever.”
"Is the medicine curing the disease?" Chen Deng asked quickly.
Zhang Ji shook his head: "How can it be that easy? It's easy to catch a disease, hard to cure it, and even harder to get rid of it... But the emperor's medical skills are much better than mine. By the way, the emperor asked me to bring Dozens of kilograms of garlic, I ask you to eat a kilogram every day to drive away the poisonous insects in the body. Although it cannot be driven away completely, it can always be relieved. In addition, you must not eat this fish meat again. "
After listening to Zhang Ji's words, Chen Deng finally understood that this "incurable insect disease" means "cannot be cured" or "difficult to cure", and does not mean that it will disappear soon...
"Take it quickly, take it away, take it all away..." Chen Deng has heard a lot of "legends" about the little emperor. Although it is impossible to believe them all, when it comes to his own life, he would rather believe it. There is.
After letting people take away the fish skin, Chen Deng asked people to bring garlic, and then gnawed the garlic while eating and drinking with Zhang Ji. When the guests and the host were almost enjoying themselves, Chen Deng heard Zhang Ji cough and hurriedly He put down the garlic in his hand and looked up at the bearded Changshi Zhang.
"Yuanlong," Zhang Ji asked with a smile, "You were originally Liu Xuande's companion, right?"
Chen Deng nodded: "Xiaoguan is Xuzhou Mu's special agent."
"Biejiazhi" and "Zhizhongzhi" are one of the two big officials under the Zhou Mu. According to convention, they are all held by the leaders of the big gentry in the state. Chen Deng had served as Tao Qian's farewell chariot before, and later he and Mi Zhu welcomed Liu Bei into Xuzhou, and then served as Liu Bei's farewell chariot. Now that Liu Bei was beaten away by Lu Bu, he continued to be Lu Bu's valet.
It can be said that the state animal husbandry is running smoothly, and it is hard to drive!
As long as the power of the Chen family in Xiapi is still there, no matter how many Xuzhou shepherds are replaced, their family will still be able to firmly hold important local positions. They will be the "Master Huang" of Xuzhou and Xiapi!
"Yuanlong is not satisfied with the position of Biejia and Zhizhong now. Does he want to be the county guard?" Chang Shi Zhang Ji asked again.
According to the provisions of the "Three Mutual Laws", people from the Xiapi Chen family cannot theoretically hold the three positions of Xuzhou Mu, Xuzhou Governor, and Xiapi Prime Minister. Moreover, there is not only the aristocratic family Xiapi Chen in Xuzhou and Xiapi, but also Pengcheng Liu, Donghai Liu, Langya Wang, Lanling Xiao, etc. If Xiapi Chen breaks the restrictions of the "Three Mutual Laws", Other aristocratic families must follow suit, and a civil war will inevitably break out among the noble families in Xuzhou.
But without the state pastor, state governor and county guard, Xiapi Chen could not legitimately have a large number of troops, let alone occupy large cities such as the county seat. If Liu Bei can stabilize the situation in Xuzhou, that's okay. But now it is Lu Bu who occupies most of Xuzhou... and Lu Bu is unable to control the situation in Xuzhou. The surrounding forces, such as Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, are coveting Xuzhou's land, population, and wealth.
And Xuzhou was ravaged so cruelly by Cao Cao... The lesson was profound!
Therefore, for the Chen family in Xiapi, if they want to protect themselves, it is best to seek a county guard position within Xuzhou and outside Xiapi. If possible, support Liu Bei as a state shepherd...
Chen Deng nodded: "Deng is just to protect himself and his family, and at the same time, he also wants to preserve a little more vitality for Xuzhou."
Zhang Ji sighed. His hometown of Nanyang was originally the number one county in the Han Dynasty, but how has it been ravaged now?
Seeing that Zhang Ji was silent, Chen Deng knew that Zhang Ji was waiting for him to express his "loyalty", so he asked a maid next to him to pass a piece of paper.
Zhang Ji took the piece of paper and looked at it, good guy, Chen Deng has a lot of "loyalty", not only five baht, but also food and supplies! According to the price of the items and five baht given by Chen Deng, the total price on Yin's site in Henan is 30 million, which is unstoppable!
"Yuanlong, the emperor has always known your loyalty!" Zhang Ji said with a smile, "The edict appointing you as the prefect of Guangling has been prepared by the Chancellor. In addition, the emperor also wants to send Kong Wen, who just entered Luo a few days ago, to hold the festival. I issued an edict to Xuzhou to mediate the conflict between Liu Zhendong and Lu Pingdong, made you the prefect of Guangling, and welcomed Lu Fengxian's daughter into the palace... What does Yuanlong think?"
Not long ago, Kong Rong and Kong Wenju were defeated by Yuan Shao's eldest son Yuan Tan and lost Beihai Kingdom. He also heard that the young emperor Liu Xie had established a foothold in Luoyang, so he came to seek refuge.
Liu Xie did not hold him responsible for the defeat and loss of territory, and gave him the idle position of Yilang. He also knew that he had a relationship with Liu Bei, so he wanted him to go to Xuzhou to be a peacemaker - he didn't want both Lu Bu and Liu Bei to suffer. The most ideal situation is for Lu Bu, Liu Bei, and the Taishan bandits headed by Zang Ba, and perhaps Chen Deng to coexist in Xuzhou.
When Chen Deng heard what Zhang Ji said, he understood that the emperor wanted him to be with Kong Rong in Xuzhou. But this mud is not easy to reconcile... maybe Liu Bei and Lu Bu will start a fight in Xuzhou! When the time comes, Cao Cao and Yuan Shu will take advantage of the chaos to intervene, and Xuzhou will be in chaos.
Thinking of this, Chen Deng just shook his head slightly.
Zhang Ji smiled: "Isn't it better to have Lu Fengxian's daughter as a concubine than to be the governor of a state? According to the custom of the Han Dynasty, relatives can serve as assistants in the court! Moreover, the emperor did not say not to let Lu Fengxian be the governor, but this million You can’t give away too much money by selling your official position.”
Chen Deng frowned: "What if Liu Shijun can't spend 20 million to buy Prime Minister Peng Cheng?"
Zhang Ji smiled and said, "Then let someone pay for it!"
"Helping someone? Liu Shijun doesn't have a daughter who can enter the palace, and Liu Shijun's surname is Liu!"
Zhang Ji waved his hand and said, "The Emperor does not want Liu Xuande's daughter."
"Who does the day want?"
"Zhang Fei!" Zhang Ji said with a smile, "The emperor heard that Zhang Zhiyong was under Liu Xuande's command, and the emperor lacked warriors who could charge into battle, so he wanted to ask Liu Xuande to send Zhang Fei to escort Lu Fengxian's daughter and Yuan Longqin's contribution. Enter Luoyang, and then leave Zhang Fei to serve as an official in Luoyang."
When Chen Deng heard this condition, he immediately felt that the emperor's arrangement was quite clever... Lu Bu's daughter entered the palace and was escorted by Zhang Fei! Liu Bei can't send Guan Yu to rob the road anymore, right?
Moreover, if Liu Bei sends Zhang Fei to escort Lu Bu's daughter into Luo, can Lu Bu rest assured? You must be worried! What if Zhang Fei is the one stealing? Therefore, generals will definitely be sent to escort him. The only men under Lu Bu who can rival Zhang Fei are Zhang Liao and Gao Shun.
If Zhang Fei, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shunzhong all led troops to escort Lu Bu's daughter to Luo, Liu Bei and Lu Bu would not have enough helpers to fight, so they would have to wait for a year or two, right? Slow things down...then things will be round! Maybe after a while, Lu Bu will become the prince's grandfather. When the time comes, he can legitimately join the government and help Liu Bei, and he will no longer compete with Liu Bei for Xuzhou!
