Chapter 30 Prefect Chen Long
There are close friends in the sea, and there are neighbors in the world. -------Wang Bo's "Sending Du Shaofu to Shuzhou"
In the side courtyard of the Huang Mansion, beside the blooming peonies, a pair of lovers stood like a couple of gods and goddesses. In this beautiful spring time, they are not talking about love, but they are talking about gambling in today's world. Who knows that they are about to separate for their own ideals, and they are far apart.
Zhang Ning mentioned the gambling situation in this world, and Chen Long couldn't help but take a deep breath. For the ideal of seeking happiness for the people, Zhang Ning was willing to endure the pain of lovesickness, how could he shrink back because of fear of driving. Although neither of them express their love for each other, who in the world can say clearly about love. The roots of love have been planted and will take root and sprout, no matter how far apart they are.
Zhang Ning's beautiful eyes were deeply focused on Chen Long, and he said slowly: "This time we withdraw from Lingling, we will cross the Yangtze River, and follow the strategy formulated by my father to advance into Runan. The area north of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River Basin will become our territory in the next few years. The key point of the economic strategy is to concentrate efforts and end the situation where the Yellow Turban Army in various places fight independently. Brother Chen can strengthen his troops south of the Yangtze River and display his grand ambitions." Chen Long said: "In this case, it would be hypocritical for me to refuse any more. Although I I have not surrendered to the Yellow Turbans, but I hereby promise that if the Yellow Turbans win the world, as long as we treat the people well, we will definitely be able to resolve the issue peacefully. I still say the same thing, I hope Mei Niang will go back and restrain the Yellow Turbans from all parties, not to plunder the people for no reason. Killing." Mei Niang nodded slightly and continued: "Mei Niang, I have a few words, I don't know whether I should say them or not."
Zhang Ning smiled like a peony in full bloom, outshining all the beautiful peonies around him, and said, "Brother Chen, we are good friends, right? You can tell me anything." Chen Long saw her. The smile was bright and moving, and he also smiled, showing his big white teeth and said: "Then I will be your best friend from now on." Zhang Ning couldn't help but smile even more brightly and brightly when he heard what Chen Long said was fresh and interesting.
"What I want to say, Mei Niang must keep it in mind." Chen Long had already known the history of the Yellow Turban Uprising in detail in his mind. Although the Yellow Turban Army now looks like a spark of fire igniting a prairie fire, due to their own affairs, the imperial court will soon send troops to fight against each other. Defeated, and Zhang Jiao will also die of illness this year. I wonder if his arrival in this troubled world will change the history of the Yellow Turbans' rapid defeat. Even if the wheel of history does not change, for the beauty around him, he must let her come back alive. Thinking of this, he slowly said: "If the Yellow Turban Army can unite, it will definitely exert greater power. Your father's strategy must be correct. But there are still many troops in the Han Dynasty who are capable of fighting, such as Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, you must be careful when you meet them." Thinking of another thing, he continued: "Also, your father has a disciple named Tang Zhou. You must be careful about this person and don't let him participate in any secrets."
Unbelievable ripples appeared in Zhang Ning's beautiful eyes, and her pure eyes became confusing: "Brother Chen, how do you know these things? Can you predict the future?" Chen Long knew that it was difficult to explain, so he could only prevaricate: "Mei Niang, I Aren't you from Chang'an? I naturally have my own information channels and know everything about the northern capital. I will share some secrets with you when I meet Mei Niang again in the future." Mei Niang couldn't help but be happy when she heard the words "meet again" He stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, this is what you said. When we meet again, you must tell me all your secrets." Chen Long quickly said: "It must be true." He couldn't help feeling sad, if everything goes according to history As the future develops, Zhang Jiao's defeat is inevitable, and Mei Niang's fate is also unpredictable. I don't know if my little leak of secrets can help Mei Niang tide over the difficulties.
Zhang Ning thought of the transfer of rights in Lingling and said: "Brother Chen, the official seal of the prefect has been handed over to you. How to do the rest? You and Liu Xian will discuss the operation yourself, and Liu Du will naturally help. The granaries and weapons in the city I asked them to sort out and seal the treasury. It will be enough for you to build an army. And Liu Min, I will find a way to let him return to your account silently." Chen Long said: "From now on, Mei Niang's affairs will be mine. Thank you Mei Niang for your kindness. I will certainly keep the promise between us." After saying that, he taught Zhang Ning how to hook up, and Zhang Ning hooked Yushou and Chen Long together with a smile. Chen Long pulled out the Green Dragon Dagger from his leggings and said to Zhang Ning: "I accepted your gift, but I can't repay it for the time being. This dagger cuts iron like clay. Don't refuse. Keep it with you for self-defense." Zhang Ning accepted it with great care. Inside the boot, he asked with a half-truth and half-false smile: "Is this a token of love given to me by Brother Chen?" Chen Long blushed and was very embarrassed.
The two were about to separate, and it was rare for them to be alone together, and they talked in conversation. It was not until someone came to pass the meal that they reluctantly returned to the bedroom from the peonies and woke up Peach Blossom. During lunch, when it was mentioned that Zhang Ning was leaving tomorrow, Mrs. Wang started to cry reluctantly. After dinner, she packed up for Zhang Ning. The women chatted all afternoon, each expressing their feelings of farewell. Chen Long knew that there were men in black protecting Zhang Ning's safety, and that there would probably be a large army accompanying him after leaving the city, so he was not worried about Zhang Ning's safety. While several women were chatting, he made an appointment with Liu Xian and talked in the back garden. Liu Xian knew that Liu Du was being guarded in the suburbs, and Liu Yong successfully escaped from the city. He put his worries aside for the time being and said, "What to do next depends entirely on brother's instructions. If you want to escape from the city, you need to act according to the situation."
Chen Long thought about what to say. After thinking for a long time, he simply took out the prefect's seal and put it in Liu Xian's hand. Liu Xian recognized his father's official seal at a glance and said in surprise: "Brother, how did this official seal come into your hands?" Chen Long said: "Your father surrendered to the Yellow Turban, do you want to surrender together?" Liu Xian frowned and said, "I I have told eldest brother a long time ago that I am me and my father is my father. Now, I only listen to eldest brother. If eldest brother asks me to surrender, I will have no objection." Chen Long nodded and said: "In that case, it will be easy to handle. It is obvious to all that you led the Lingling soldiers to fight the Yellow Turbans, and the imperial court cannot ignore this fact. This official seal was dedicated to the Yellow Turbans by your father, but although the Yellow Turbans captured Lingling, they would inevitably be besieged by the nearby imperial troops. , they don’t want to be trapped in the isolated city. I have reached an agreement with them. We will secretly hide your father in a suburban county. We will only tell the outside world that the Yellow Turbans robbed your father and evacuated it. I was officially elected as the prefect of Lingling and I will continue to be loyal to the Han Dynasty in name. This is the room. In the future, we can use Lingling as our base to fight for world domination." Liu Xian heard this and was overjoyed: "This is the best, eldest brother is finally willing to lead us to conquer the world." He forgot to ask how Chen Long ended up fighting with the Yellow Turbans. It's agreed.
Not to mention that Liu Xian happily returned to his room to recuperate, but Chen Long was just about to go back to his room to see Tao Hua and Zhang Ning, when he saw Huang Gai stepping into the back garden and calling his eldest brother to stay. Chen Long happened to also want to find Huang Gai, and the two of them sat in the pavilion and talked. Chen Long asked Huang Gai: "Third brother, I heard that you have always wanted to defect to Sun Jian and Sun Wentai?" Huang Gai said in surprise: "How did the eldest brother know?" Chen Long said with a smile: "It was the adoptive father who said that." Huang Gai said: "Then Sun Wentai and Sun Wentai were friends in the past. I have some friendship with him, and he is indeed a temporary choice in both civil and martial arts. I really admire him. But compared to his eldest brother, Sun Wentai is still inferior. I came to my eldest brother to discuss. Since Lingling has fallen into the hands of the Yellow Turbans, should we Are you going to join Sun Wentai with your whole family? He will definitely take us in and treat me well." Chen Long looked at the fish swimming in the water without looking at Huang Gai and said: "Third brother, look at the fish swimming in the water, how free they are. If I were right The third brother said that we don’t have to leave Lingling and can control the power of Lingling. Does the third brother still want to defect to Sun Wentai?"
Huang Gai's big eyes couldn't help but narrowed and said: "How is this possible? Brother, are you kidding me?" Chen Long took out the prefect's seal and gave it to Huang Gai, and said sternly: "I just talked with my second brother, the Yellow Turban Army is about to withdraw, Ling The power of Lingling is already in my hands. We only say to the outside world that the Yellow Turbans robbed Liu Du and evacuated. I was officially elected as the new governor of Lingling. On the surface, I continued to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, but in fact, I developed my own military and political affairs. The second brother has already You just expressed your willingness to help me, third brother, are you willing to help me conquer the world together?" After saying this, he turned his head and stared into Huang Gai's eyes.
Huang Gai stared at the seal of the prefect in his hand in disbelief and asked in disbelief: "Brother, how did you do it?" Chen Long smiled and said: "The leader of the Yellow Turban is not a scourge. I have been in contact with them and they did abandon the city. It means. They strategically want to abandon the south of the Yangtze River and fight in the north, so I can grasp their psychology and win the opportunity for our brothers to regain control of Lingling and create new forces on our own."
Huang Gai just started to believe that everything Chen Long said was true, and he couldn't help laughing: "In that case, let Sun Wentai go to hell!" After saying that, he turned over and knelt down, and said loudly to Chen Long: "If you can help Big brother helps the world and relieves the suffering of the people. Huang Gai is willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses! From now on, I, Huang Gongfu, will be the vanguard of big brother!" Chen Long felt a sense of absurdity in his heart. Huang Gai was attracted by him, and he didn't know Zhou Yu's cruel plan in the future. Who will be found to implement it? Anyway, this period of history in this time and space has been changed by myself. Maybe in another time and space, history will not change?
Seeing that Huang Gai was still kneeling, he quickly pulled him up, gave him a big hug, and said, "Good brother!" Huang Gai was also filled with excitement, as if he saw his own blood-stained uniform, fighting bloody battles for the new Lingling army. scene. Chen Long knew that Huang Gai was well versed in the art of war, so he asked Huang Gai to think about how to form a new army first, and Huang Gai agreed.
Chen Long was in a good mood when he saw that both Liu Xian and Huang Gai had returned to their hearts. He couldn't help humming a little tune and went back to the bedroom to see Tao Hua and Zhang Ning, thinking about the name and team of the new army. When Zhang Ning heard Chen Long humming a little tune, he jumped out of the room and said loudly: "Brother Chen, you can actually sing? The tune is a bit weird, but it's pretty good. Come in and sing for me and Taohua." Chen Long was so frightened that he backed away quickly, not even daring to scream. He was dragged into the room by Zhang Ning. Taohua also shouted in agreement. Chen Long had no choice but to do it and hummed a song "Blue and White Porcelain" by Jay Chou. Zhang Ning listened well and entangled Chen Long didn't give up until he learned the lesson. That night, the Huang family gathered together to hold a farewell party for Zhang Ning, which was lively all night long.
Early the next morning, a neat carriage stopped in front of the Huang Mansion. All the Huang Mansion family members were sent to the door. Chen Long agreed to send Zhang Ning out of the city and had a horse tied to the door. Taohua was very reluctant to leave and wanted to send her out of the city together. Zhang Ning agreed and said goodbye to Wang. He said hello to Huang An and others, and got into the carriage with Taohua. The driver was the man in black disguise. Chen Long felt at ease knowing that this master was accompanying him all the way.
The carriage grunted out of the north gate and headed towards the Yangtze River. There was no Yellow Turban soldier on the street, and the door was unguarded. After asking around, I found out that the Yellow Turban troops had withdrawn overnight and Lingling had become an empty city. The battlefield outside the north gate has been cleared, the grass is growing in the suburbs, the sky is blue and the clouds are white, and the weather is very sunny. After walking a few miles away, Zhang Ning refused to let her go. He pulled Taohua out of the car and talked about himself there. Chen Long took the opportunity to say to the coachman: "The safety of the saint is all on your body. I don't want to let it go." Do you understand that she was hurt at all?" Ma Yuanyi said: "That's natural." Chen Long said again: "We are thousands of miles away, and the information is difficult to deliver. I would like to ask you to help me send news about the saint regularly? As long as I know that she is always safe, I will be satisfied." Ma Yuanyi nodded slightly and said: "I have this wish, and it is worthy of my lady's deep love for you. I agree to your request." Chen Long thanked him: "Thank you here. However, I don’t know how to properly address you." Ma Yuanyi said softly: "My name is Ma Yuanyi, and I am the captain of the saint's guard." Chen Long saluted and couldn't help but think of the Yellow Turban history. Ma Yuanyi was the Yellow Turban spy who was framed by Tang Zhou. The imperial carriage crashed in the market, and he couldn't bear to say: "Brother Ma, be careful about a man named Tang Zhou." Ma Yuanyi was slightly startled when he heard this, and was about to ask, when Taohua and Zhang Ning came over hand in hand, Taohua was laughing and spreading her flowers, When Chen Long asked, he found out that it was Zhang Ning who told Taohua that he wanted to be her best friend, which made Chen Long blush.
Fortunately, he was thick-skinned. Chen Long laughed, took out a scroll of bamboo slips from his arms, and said to Zhang Ning: "Mei Niang, you have a long way to go, so you must be careful on the way. I have a Qinggong secret book, and there are also some peach blossoms." There is a small achievement that is suitable for you to use. I will give it to you as a reward for taking care of Taohua these days." Zhang Ning took it and said: "I have sent you a thousand miles, but you must say goodbye eventually. Brother Chen, Taohua, I will do it next time. Come back and see you again." Tears flashed uncontrollably in his eyes. He quickly turned around and got into the carriage, waving goodbye. Ma Yuanyi waved his whip and the carriage started slowly. Chen Long couldn't calm down and couldn't help shouting: "Hai A close friend in the world is like a neighbor! Mei Niang has a safe journey!" In the carriage, Zhang Ning's face was already full of tears, and he followed the carriage all the way with the famous saying "A close friend in the world is like a neighbor."
Chen Long returned to Huang Mansion with Taohua. Liu Xian had prepared the carriage and horses and was waiting for Chen Long to come back. Chen Long immediately called Huang Gai, and the three of them took the carriage straight outside the city and met Liu Du in a small courtyard. . Liu Du had been very haggard these days. When he met Liu Xian, the father and son hugged each other and cried. Until Liu Xian mentioned the withdrawal of the Yellow Turbans and recommended Chen Long as the new Lingling Prefect. Although Liu Du was very surprised, he saw Liu Xian's attitude. Determined, he couldn't help but said to Chen Long: "Wen Long, you are a dragon among men. I treated you the same way in the past. Isn't it because I was jealous of the virtuous and capable? I was afraid that you would surpass my son and take his place in the future. I don't think there is God's will in the dark. , this position is still yours." He said to Liu Xian: "Since Xian'er you have decided, just follow Wenlong and work hard. I was greedy for life and feared death and surrendered to the Yellow Turban. From now on, I can only live incognito and find a place to live my life. , I will be satisfied if I can see you from time to time."
After solving Liu Du's problem and everyone returned to the city, Liu Xian wrote a call-out order in his own name, stating that the Yellow Turban army had withdrawn. After receiving the letter, officials and generals at all levels gathered at the Prefect's Mansion to listen to the order. , the soldiers who were killed and dispersed can return to each military camp to wait for orders; and a notice of peace of the people was written to allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment. After it was written, many copies were made, and they were posted everywhere in the city. They also had gongs played in the city to spread the word. He also asked people to go outside Nancheng to search for Liu Yong's whereabouts.
Chen Long and his brothers were waiting for officials at all levels to gather in the lobby of the Prefect's Mansion, chatting about how to form an army. Suddenly, a little kid poked his head in the hall. Chen Long was overjoyed when he caught a glimpse of it, and shouted: "Zhou Buji, come up quickly!" It turned out to be a child. Zhou Buji has arrived. Zhou Buyi's eyes were as blurry as if he were in a dream, and he asked Chen Long, "Brother, am I not dreaming? How come you have become the prefect of Lingling in just a few days?" Chen Long rubbed the young genius's forehead and told him about his experience. Once again, Zhou Buyi just woke up from a dream. At this time, more and more officials at all levels gathered to pay homage to Liu Xian. They were all surprised and confused when they saw Chen Long sitting on the main seat. Liu Xian cleared his throat and said loudly: "Although my father was forced to surrender to the Yellow Turbans, his whereabouts are unknown. How can I know if he was killed by the Yellow Turbans? I fought with the Yellow Turbans at the top of the city. You all saw it. How many of my brothers died? In the hands of the Yellow Turbans, this hatred is irreconcilable! Now the Yellow Turbans have withdrawn overnight without knowing what happened in the rear. I summoned everyone to re-establish the Lingling regime and elect a new Lingling prefect." As he said this, Pointing to Chen Long behind the table, he said to everyone: "It is reasonable to say that father's inheritance is inherited by sons, but since my father has lost his integrity, I am willing to resign as the prefect and recommend my eldest brother Chen Wenlong to be the prefect. Wenlong has the talent of the world and the earth. He is the prefect." An unparalleled hero, only with his leadership can we have hope in Lingling. Everyone welcomes Governor Chen!" As he said that, he took the lead in applauding. Huang Gai and Zhou Buyi next to him also applauded and cheered. Everyone originally applauded sparsely, but under the leadership of There was cheering at the end.
Liu Xian nodded with satisfaction and said loudly: "Since everyone has no objection, the seal will be sent to the governor of Jingzhou immediately. Everyone will come with me to pay homage to the prefect." After saying that, the leader knelt down and kowtowed, Huang Gai and Liu Xian also He quickly knelt down and kowtowed. Seeing Liu Xian kowtow, everyone knelt down and filled the hall, saying in unison: "My subordinates pay homage to the new Governor Chen!"
Chen Long knew that the government was in chaos at that time, and as long as he sent his seal to be the Lingling Prefect, there was no one who would not approve it. As the Lingling Prefect of the Han Dynasty, he was firmly established. At that moment, he went down to the hall to help everyone up and said that they should not kneel down again in the future. Civil servants could only bow and military officers could only perform military salutes. When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but cheer. Everyone said that Governor Chen's move was indeed unusual, and the flattering voices were heard. This made Chen Long, who was not used to flattery, feel a little elated.
Chen Long returned to the chair of the prefect, pressed his hands down, and the hall gradually became quiet. Chen Long said: "Thank you for not disapproving of me and recognizing me as the Lord of Lingling. I now announce that everyone will return to their duties from now on. Calculate the remaining materials, money and food in the city, and re-register. A temporary leadership group for the emergency period was established, with me as the leader and Liu Xian as the deputy leader. The members of the leadership group include Huang Gai, Liu Xian, and Zhou Buyi to discuss new personnel. Appointment and dismissal plan and responsible for the security of the city. In addition, Huang Gai and I will take the lead to organize and reorganize the remaining troops and form a new army, which will be called... Qinglong Army!"
