Zang Ren looked at Zang Jie and said, "Father, take good care of yourself after arriving at the Free Territory. As for Shun'er..."
Zang Jie took Zang Shun's hand and said: "Shun'er is a descendant of the Zang family and cannot return to the gangster's den! Well! Lord! As the saying goes, good things come in pairs. My Shun'er is about the same age as this little brother. Why don't you take him in as well? Adopted son, let Shun'er grow up with you, and I will be able to meet my ancestors a hundred years later!" Zang Jie's brain circuit kept Qin Ge offline.
Looking at this young man with a tiger body and leopard eyes, Zang Shun is also a future historical general and the son of Zang Ba. If he can get married, the relationship between him and Zang Ba will be strengthened.
"The matter of worshiping an adopted son is a major event in Zang Shun's life. He must have the consent of his parents, and then he can offer sacrifices to his ancestors and choose a good time and an auspicious day to pray to heaven! I believe that I must first seek the opinion of Master Zang Ba on this matter!" Mao Jie came out. Xiang Qin Ge said, this is a critical period for Qin Ge to enter the court. It is best not to have too deep involvement with the Taishan bandits, especially the Taishan bandit leader Zang Ba, so Mao Jie came out to stop him in disguise.
Zang Ren also said quickly: "Father! You must not disrespect the etiquette. Even if the eldest brother is unfilial, he is still Shun'er's father. This matter must be approved by him!" After everyone's persuasion, Zang Jie, accompanied by Zang Shun, arrived. Guest room rested.
Zang Ren smiled bitterly and said, "Did my father cause trouble for you?"
Qin Ge smiled and said: "Uncle is the pillar of Taishan County. With him assisting me in taking charge of civil affairs, I will wake up with a smile even in my dreams!"
Zang Ren told Zang Ba's invitation, and Qin Ge said happily: "Now the situation in Mount Tai is like a dead egg. We Taishan men should work together to protect Mount Tai! I will definitely go to the banquet at the General Pavilion in seven days!"
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In Yanzhou Mansion, in the small garden full of rockery pavilions and pavilions, the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard faintly. Outside the door of the mansion, a white-faced scholar stood bowed, and several young men stood in front of the door, squinting at the scholar.
"Who are you? It would be difficult for us to do this without an invitation from an adult?" A boy said slowly, squinting at the white-faced scholar.
The white-faced scholar clasped his fists and said: "I am in Chen Palace, Gongtai! I am here to see you on the order of the prefect. Please tell me!"
"If you say report it, report it! All the people who come in and out of my mansion are children of famous families..." As he spoke, the boy rubbed his fingers and asked for benefits from Chen Gong.
Anger flashed in Chen Gong's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and bowed again: "This little brother, I am here at the invitation of the Governor. I am short of money at this time and I really don't have any money!"
When the boy heard that he had no money, he immediately got angry and said: "You poor, sick man! I have seen too many people like you begging for food, get out of here!" After saying that, he pushed hard. This boy was a gold-grade military general. When he pushed, After using his true strength, Chen Gong didn't notice and was thrown out, rolling around in the rain and mud! All the boys suddenly burst into laughter.
Chen Gong got up from the ground without any difficulty, his face was covered with mud and water, he stared at the boy angrily and said: "A dog looks down on others! You..."
"Bastard! What did you say!" The boy was furious. He pulled out a sharp blade from his waist and rushed towards Chen Gong with the knife in his hand. It looked like he was going to kill him. Chen Gong was shocked.
"Stop!" At this time, the door of the mansion opened, and an old man in silk clothes came out and shouted: "How unbecoming is it to be noisy in front of the governor's mansion!"
The boys quickly sheathed their knives and bowed to the old man: "I've seen the old housekeeper, there are brothers begging for food and I'm about to send them away!"
The old man glanced at Chen Gong and said, "I heard about someone named Chen Gong, why hasn't he come yet?"
Chen Gong wiped the water stain on his face and said, "That's it!"
The old housekeeper didn't even raise his eyelids and said: "Why are you so late to invite me? The wild people in the countryside have no rules at all!"
Chen Gong's heart was full of frustration. He had been suffering here for more than an hour. If these evil servants were not in the way, Chen Gong said angrily: "I have been here a long time ago, and they are all these boys..."
"Hurry up! There are no rules!" The old housekeeper urged impatiently, then ignored Chen Gong and walked straight to the mansion.
Chen Gong was indignant, and several servants sneered disdainfully. Chen Gong clenched his fists, feeling extremely humiliated at this time.
"Beggar! It's a blessing you've spent many lifetimes cultivating to invite the old housekeeper in person, but you still haven't followed! Look how stupid you are!"
Chen Gong's chest heaved violently, but he finally lowered his head and walked into the Governor's Mansion. Behind him came the disdainful ridicule of the servants.
Chen Gong stepped into the Lord's Mansion. The whole mansion was filled with the smell of wine, meat, rouge and gouache. In the corridor, the noble men wearing the clothes of the Washington Mansion were drunk and had become unconscious. They hugged the dancers and leaned on the railings or There are some indescribable things being done in the rockery, and there are even some boys. The scene is extremely extravagant and lewd.
Palace Chief Chen had never seen such a scene before. He was dumbfounded and looked at all this. The old housekeeper said calmly: "As a feudal official, the governor, the life of a prince and aristocrat is not something you can understand! As a newcomer, learn with humility! You talented people from a humble family think that you have some knowledge and your tail is raised to the sky. There are many talented people in this world. If you want to enter this door, you must know the rules!"
The old housekeeper led Chen Gong through the corridors and finally came to a venue. At this time, the prefect Liu Daitan was chasing and playing with a group of singers with his chest exposed. The old housekeeper stood aside quietly without saying a word. Chen Gong took a step forward and clasped his fists, saying, "Chen Gong pays homage to Mr. Liu!"
Liu Dai stopped and glanced at Chen Gong and said: "Why is the public platform like this? How can it be like a bereaved dog!" Everyone in the venue laughed.
Chen Gong looked sad and angry, with clenched fists. His dignity made him want to leave, but he spent a long time in Yanzhou Mansion before becoming Liu Dai's staff. This was his only chance to get ahead. As a descendant of a declining nobleman, he wanted to He could only endure this humiliation for his glory.
Seeing Chen Gong's expression, Liu Dai smiled and said: "Don't be angry, Mr. Gongtai, you just made a joke! Take Gongtai down to have a rest, eat some food, warm up some wine, and ward off the cold!" The old housekeeper took Chen Gong with him. Get back.
Chen Gong stayed in the side room for a long time. Liu Dai came in faintly under the service of several maids. Liu Dai sat upright. After several people served him and drank the sobering tea, he looked at Chen Gong sideways and said, "I often hear that Chen Gongtai is Great Sage of Qingzhou, I summoned you today to hear your opinion. The fierce bandit Jiang Qiansheng of Qingzhou has entangled millions of troops, and the battle is supervised by the god general Tai Shici. The soldiers invaded Mount Tai, and the whole Yanzhou was shocked. I will hold a military meeting in Yanzhou tomorrow. I have summoned the military chiefs from various states to discuss matters, so I want to hear your opinion?"
Chen Gong had already made a plan in his mind, and quickly organized a serious speech: "Jizhou is the birthplace of the Yellow Turban bandits, and Qingzhou is the place where the Yellow Turban bandits rioted. Now the Yellow Turban forces in the two states are gradually integrating and beginning to expand to neighboring counties. Taishan County It is located at the junction of Qingzhou, Hebei and Yanzhou. If the Yellow Turban Army breaks through Taishan County and Yanzhou loses its barrier, the Yellow Turban bandits from Jizhou and Qingzhou will flood into Yanzhou, and the consequences will be disastrous!"
A trace of panic flashed deep in Liu Dai's eyes, because the imperial court had issued him an ultimatum, asking him to defend Yanzhou, otherwise he would be executed! Liu Dai looked unhappy and said: "How could I not know about this, so I convened an emergency military meeting! I called you here to discuss how we should defend now!"
Chen Gong already knew the current situation well and said: "Taishan County is located at the foothills of the Taishan Mountains. It has many steep mountains and dangerous terrain. It is the natural gateway barrier to Yanzhou. Therefore, we should keep the enemy outside Taishan County. If the Yellow Turban bandits are allowed to attack Mount Tai, County, when the time comes to invade Yanzhou, Yanzhou will be in danger!"
Liu Dai's eyes lit up and he said: "Sir, what you said makes sense, but..." Liu Dai said with a worried look in his eyes: "But in Taishan County, "the poor mountains and rivers are full of unruly people." There are bandits like Zang Ba and Qin Ge. The tyrants are rampant in the countryside. If they march into Taishan County at this time, the tragedy of the Yunjia soldiers will happen again. What's more, the most feared thing is that if Zang Ba and Qin Ge fall to the Yellow Turban bandits, then the Taishan bandits and the Yellow Turbans will make the situation in Yanzhou even worse. ah!"
Chen Gong frowned and said: "Zang Ba's ferocity is well known to everyone in Yanzhou, but Taishan people have always been known for their unity. They adhere to righteousness and can die generously for righteousness. Most of them are desperadoes in battle, and Qin Ge It’s not as bad as the adults said. He responded to the court’s call and rectified the banditry in Taishan County. Now his name is resounding throughout Yanzhou..."
"Short-sighted!" Liu Dai interrupted Chen Gong rudely and said: "Qin Ge is a stranger. A stranger has no king, no father, and is lawless. Will they be loyal to the imperial court? What a joke! This Qin Ge is originally from Taishan County. The local power is strong and roams the countryside on weekdays. He just wants to enter the court through Ying Shao and sing along with Zang Ba. They are the same as each other. And Ying Shao, that nerd, doesn't understand people's hearts and is just being used. Now my messenger When I came back from Mount Tai, I was told that Ying Shao would bring Qin Ge to hold a military meeting tomorrow, and someone suggested that I put this beast under house arrest!"
"Absolutely not! The collusion between Qin Ge and Zang Ba is just a rumor, but Qin Ge's prestige in Taishan County is at its peak, and he has made great military exploits for the imperial court. Even his Majesty personally granted him a title. If he is put under house arrest at this time, , will completely push the court to the opposite side of the Taishan bandits. If Qin Ge is placed under house arrest today, tomorrow all Taishan County will inevitably defect, and Yanzhou will be destroyed by then! Moreover, by imprisoning meritorious men of the Han Dynasty for no reason, I am afraid that the people of the world will be lost. Yanzhou will have people Disaster of destruction!" Chen Gong was shocked. He didn't expect that Liu Dai was going to attack Qin Ge. Everyone in Yanzhou knew what happened between Liu Dai and Qin Ge. He didn't expect that Liu Dai would be so open-minded when Yanzhou was destroyed. Narrow, still thinking about public revenge and private revenge.
Liu Dai's face became extremely ugly, and he broke into a cold sweat. If the Taishan people really changed sides, Yanzhou would be over!
Chen Gong looked at Liu Dai, and his previous respect gradually gave way to contempt. This dignified provincial governor was nothing but a straw bag! But he, Chen Gongkong, has a lot of knowledge, but he has to succumb to such mediocre people. Chen Gong continued to clasp his fists and said: "Qin Ge is exactly the opposite to what you think for the governor, but it is the strongest force in resisting Jizhou and Qingzhou." Zhu, Qin Ge has brought order to the chaos in Taishan County. He has a very solid foundation of popularity and has a deep friendship with the Taishan bandits. He is the only one who can unite the Taishan bandits to resist the Yellow Turban Dao. Since Qin Ge wants to enter the court, and the Lord is For his support, you can win over this person and make him work for you wholeheartedly!"
Liu Dai's eyes flashed and he said: "Why don't we sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and let him fight fiercely with the Yellow Turban bandits, just so that both these powerful people and the Yellow Turban bandits will suffer losses, it is best if they all die!"
Chen Gong shook his head and said: "My lord has also said that foreigners are only interested in profit, and powerful people also put the interests of their own clan first. If they cannot fight against the Yellow Turban bandits, I am afraid they will fall to the Yellow Turban bandits. What will be the consequences? Your Excellency should know better than anyone else." clear!"
"I can't let Qin Ge, a powerful and ambitious person like him, grow bigger! When the Yellow Turban Road is eliminated, Mount Tai will cultivate another King of Mount Tai. It won't be worth the loss!" Liu Dai saw Chen Gong's face sinking and said: "Do you have any countermeasures? , please tell me!"
Chen Gongdao: "This matter is very simple, sir! Qin Ge was born in a local clan. He wanted to develop into the government and the public. What he lacked most was the recognition of scholars. In the early spring of this year, the imperial court allocated three filial piety quotas for Yanzhou. If Recommending Qin Ge as Xiaolian will definitely tie him firmly to the court!"
Liu Dai said angrily: "No! There are only three quotas a year in Yanzhou for promoting filial piety and integrity. The children of major clans and aristocratic families are vying for this quota. How can you imagine how valuable this quota is? There is only one quota outside. You can buy ten thousand taels of gold! There is no market for this, I can’t take advantage of the man named Qin! If he becomes Xiaolian, his power will be greater, and it will be harder for me to control him!"
Chen Gong said calmly: "The reason why Haoqiang is powerful is that he has strong influence on the clans in the villages and towns. If you recommend Qin Ge as Xiaolian, you can win over his heart when the world is in chaos. With the help of his bravery, You protect Yanzhou, and in the peaceful and prosperous times, you can transfer him to the capital in the name of Xiaolian. Your Excellency was born in the court, and with your connections, you can manage a small Xiaolian in the court. Isn’t it easy to catch him?"
Liu Dai raised his brows, put his hands on his hands, and said with a smile, "Okay! This is a great plan! Haha! Chen Gongtai, you really have some skills!"
