I, Chen Qun, have practiced martial arts since I was a child. I used to travel as a knight, looking for teachers and friends.
He has killed many vicious people and possesses great martial arts skills, making him a rare opponent in the countryside.
Regarding strength, I also ask myself if I have extraordinary abilities. Two or three ordinary strong men cannot shake my strength.
The Confucian scholars of today do more than just study at home and talk about Taoism.
Who is not a person who can wield a sword to the end of the world?
However, I wanted to lift the case, but I couldn't lift it at all. It seemed to be nailed to the ground, as heavy as a mountain.
Chen Qun tried hard again, and at the same time raised his head and glared at Zhang Han. His face was visibly reddened, and the outline of his meridians appeared on his neck.
The case almost lifted off the ground, and then was pushed to the ground again. Chen Qun refused to accept it, and tried his best to lift the case.
You are playing with people's minds, so no one can think about it!
"drink!"
"ha!"
"Hey!"
Chen Qun struggled in a low voice, and each time he suddenly lifted the desk legs off the ground, only to be pushed down again with greater force.
It turned into a funny scene. Chen Qun seemed to be distorted. He even stood up while maintaining a kneeling posture. Without blushing, he moved up to the pupa.
Not long after, Zhang Han sighed: "You should take a rest, let me take a rest on this case."
Zhang Han let go of the document, and Chen Qun stopped panting, staring at Zhang Han as if looking at a ghost, and gasped: "Who are you!?"
"I am the chief secretary of Cao Ying, Zhang Bochang."
Zhang Bochang... Chen Qun felt a chill in his heart, vaguely remembering this man's reputation as being greedy for money and fond of wine. I don't really admire him very much, I just feel that he is the same as the so-called "wonder" Xi Zhicai whom Xun Yu praised at the beginning. There is no need to doubt his talent, but his unruly behavior and lack of etiquette may not catch the eye of his teacher.
Of course, Chen Qun also understands that those who appreciate such a person will appreciate him very much, and those who don't agree will stay away from him.
To put it bluntly, he has a personality that makes him unable to pee in a pot.
As for his achievements, it seems that he solved the Tuntian Order. He was born in Baiding. Although his reputation is not great, his proposal of the Tuntian Order can be regarded as solving the internal governance plan of Yanzhou and Xuzhou in the past two years, and even arranged for the soldiers to be demoted that year.
Considered a character.
In this era, information was blocked and intelligence was difficult to obtain. Chen Qun did not get much information, and most of the people sent out to inquire about the information were focused on celebrities and the beginning and end of the war.
However, Zhang Han's strategy was not a complete stratagem, or in other words, in a battle, whether it was martial arts or martial arts, he was only responsible for an inconspicuous but indispensable part.
In this way, the intelligence collectors were unable to obtain complete information, and it was difficult to pay attention to Zhang Han's performance during the war.
If we were to prioritize, collecting intelligence on Zhang Han should only be considered above average.
Chen Qun didn't know Zhang Han well enough, but now he understood a little bit. This boy was surprisingly strong.
"Zhang Bochang, we have no grievances, why are you secretly plotting against me, the Chen family?!" Chen Qun's demeanor is still there, but his words are full of edge, and he does have the intention of calling for an attack.
He didn't think that Cao Cao could get rid of the nobles in Yingchuan and govern this place easily. After all, for hundreds of years, the entire Yingchuan was almost a prosperous place with many nobles, and the people even trusted them more.
Because at least 80% of the local officials were promoted by their families and represented the interests of the gentry.
Their reputation is indeed very good, and a century-old reputation is not a boast, but it is a reputation that is displayed on the surface.
Few people would know about the secret entanglements of interests, and the overt and covert conflicts over some matters would naturally not be made public.
If some things cannot be seen in the light, then the part exposed on the ground can only be made as beautiful as possible.
So regardless of Chen's reputation, the four tribes are known as Renyi teachers, but they also have swords. Once Yingchuan is out of control, they will try their best to get it back. The methods are not limited to holding back, assassination, Conspiracy and conspiracy...etc.
Of course, there are also conspiracies that make people have to make choices, but for so many years, they have never bowed to non-class officials.
The person who takes up the post of Yingchuan Governor must be a respected celebrity among the gentry. Such a person will get along well with the local gentry and be deeply loved.
If you have Ren, who belongs to Bai Ding and comes from a poor family, you will be won over quickly, and you will get along very harmoniously and be deeply loved.
When Zhang Bochang came today, he made trouble for them. This is because the person who came here is not evil.
Perhaps, the advance troops sent by Cao Cao were just to give the major families a show of strength.
"How could this plan harm the Chen family?" Zhang Han blinked, his face full of surprise, and then said with a hearty smile: "Wherever our army goes, they always open warehouses to release grain, and the people all over the world are displaced and helpless. It follows that although Yingchuan is a large county, there are still people dying of hunger all over the place. The bandits who are out there rob people’s houses and rob passing caravans, causing the local public security to be poor and chaotic."
"So, after Wen Yuan led the army, he first eliminated the thieves and cleared up the chaos. Is it a meritorious service?"
Chen Qun was noncommittal and looked at Zhang Han quietly.
He could not refute this, because Zhang Liao did drive away thousands of bandits, killed thousands more, and surrendered thousands more.
This is indeed an achievement, not only shocking but also inspiring.
At least, it can improve the security near Changshe.
"Then let's ask the Chen family and the major families in Changshe if they want a share of military rations and money?" Zhang Han said with a smile.
"No." Chen Qun replied. Of course, if there was only one thing, five hoards of food at home would be used to deal with major changes in the clan and to save lives in the future. They would never be used casually.
In addition to food, there are thousands of privately raised warriors in the Chen family's residence and in the mountains. They are the "private soldiers" of the family. They also need food. After disobeying the imperial court's orders, various places use armed forces to defend themselves. , it’s not just talk, the biggest change is that the matter of building armaments and purchasing war horses at will can be directly claimed to be reasonable.
If they did this in the prosperous times, they would be regarded as rebellion. But now in troubled times, who can control them?
Zhang Han asked again: "After achieving great achievements, with the benevolence and righteousness of our army, we will naturally resettle the surrendered and displaced people, open warehouses and store food. In the process, can we ask for a share of food from your nobles?"
"No." Chen Qun sighed, having nothing to say.
"Now the army is short of food, and half of the people are still without food and grass supplies. The hope of survival has been cut off, and there is nothing we can do. Even so, do you want to ask for food again?"
Chen Qun: "..."
But you have fed up the appetite of the refugees!
Originally, they were satisfied with just one day's worth of food and were grateful. But now that their daily bread was suddenly cut off, is this kindness? Isn't this a sin? !
"If the Chen family supplies food at this moment, the people will immediately sing their praises. Then if we open up the road to resettle the people, we will be able to stabilize the people's hearts in the long run and allow the refugees to survive in the farming."
"Of course, if Chen has no intention of settling the people, that's fine."
Chen Qun smiled, raised his hands, but stood up straight. He looked at Zhang Han deeply and said, "I, Chen Qun, have learned a lesson."
He said goodbye to many people in the hall, but he didn't have a good look towards anyone. At most he just bowed to Cheng Yu, and finally walked up to Zhang Liao and said: "The general has a kind heart. Cao Jun is doing great good. He is really a hero." "Master, I, the Chen family, are a famous local clan and have a good reputation for many generations. I cannot sit back and watch the people being displaced. I should give the general two hoards of grain to relieve the people."
"As for the order to resettle the people, please implement it as soon as possible."
After saying that, he left the government office without looking back.
Zhang Liao, Zhang Han and others looked at each other and smiled without saying a word.
…
In the Chen family's ancestral home, Chen Qun reported today's events to his father.
Chen Ji was old but energetic. He was lying on the bed wearing bright yellow inner clothes. After listening, he stood up. Chen Qun immediately found a robe to put on him. Both father and son looked solemn.
But after thinking for a long time, Chen Ji was the first to laugh and said cheerfully: "This young man is quite interesting."
"He is still willing to come to see you, and by saying these things, he is trying to recruit me, Mrs. Chen."
"Although this method is a trick, like many things over the years, the trick is secretly known and only one thing will be seen in the eyes of the people."
Chen Qun thought for a while and immediately replied: "Father is right, the people will only see that our Chen family generously donates money, accepts and loves Cao Jun."
"Yes," Chen Ji nodded slightly and looked up at his son approvingly: "Changwen, you are right. These five hoards of grain are of great significance. If you use them casually, it will be a waste. It is just right to provide help at a critical time."
"Alas..." Chen Ji sighed with a thick voice, and his eyes shot out a bright light, and then said: "Long-term peace and stability is not to deter the outside with military force, but also to cultivate within, to resettle the people inward, and to settle the people outward. If you have troops to guard the territory, you will adhere to the law, promote filial piety, integrity, and promote benevolence and righteousness, you will be loved by everyone, and there will be no chaos in the territory."
"If this is the case, wealth does not lie in money, but in people's hearts. If people are united, wealth will come from them."
Chen Qun immediately raised his hands and bowed, with a look of shame on his face, and said, "Father, my son has learned a lesson."
Chen Ji took his hand, held it in the palm of his hand, and said with sincerity: "You often discuss Taoism and criticize influential figures together. You should know that Cao Cao is not only getting stronger and stronger now, but also has great achievements all over the world. He is not weak." In Er Yuan, there are not a few capable people and strangers under his command."
"If a person can balance the art of war and benevolence, we can call him a hero of the world, and Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are obviously the best."
"What is commendable is that Cao Mengde started his career as an eunuch, while Yuan Benchu came from a family of four generations and three princes. The two paths are slightly different. However, it is more valuable to rise against the current, or to make good use of its power to sweep the mountains and rivers. The pride is left to the world to tell... We are all players in the game and should not judge ourselves because nothing has been finalized yet."
"I think Chen can be on good terms with Cao Cao. If he wants to conquer you, he can make suggestions for you."
Cao Cao was the general of Yanzhou Mu and Dejian. Although he could not appoint officials, he could recruit subordinate officials. Once he arrived at Changshe, he would definitely come to recruit local celebrities. If it had been in the past, according to the relationship between the Cao family and the noble clan, most of them would have fled. , and he can only practice meritocracy here.
But now, his father's words have dispelled Chen Qun's worries.
"My son, please follow your instructions."
Forget it, in that case, just follow the rope that Uncle Zhang often gives and climb up.
While he was thinking, Chen Ji remembered something again, laughed "hehe", then laughed loudly, stroked his beard, ran one hand along the white beard to the end, and laughed very happily.
Chen Qun next to him didn't understand, so he waited for his father to finish laughing before explaining.
After a while, Chen Ji opened his mouth and said happily: "Chang Wen, you will find out tomorrow when Duke Cao's army will arrive at our Changshe."
"Take the elders of the village and the wise men of the clan, prepare soup and wine, play drums and pipes, and greet Duke Cao's troops ten miles outside the city. Tell the world that our chief minister has been waiting for this Duke Ming for a long time to welcome the benevolent and righteous man. Enter the city."
Chen Qun's eyes suddenly lit up, and it was only then that he suddenly realized.
It turns out that times have changed.
They only know how to criticize people at home and taste the victory or defeat of wars. Although they have the style of giving advice and making impassioned speeches, they have forgotten that whether they admire or hate him, he is no longer the eunuch who was not accepted by the nobles. After that.
He is the lord Cao Cao. He is now Fei Tinghou, Yanzhou Mu and Dejian General.
The Ming Lord, who has an army of 100,000 and has fertile fields thousands of miles away, is an army of benevolence and righteousness, and should be greeted in this way, otherwise it will be displeasing and bring disaster upon himself.
It is not Cao Cao who needs to take the initiative to be friendly, but the local nobles like them.
The situation has changed!
…
Chen donated food and made a big announcement.
At the same time, the government office issued an order to adopt the extremely famous farming orders of Yanzhou and Xuzhou to collect those homeless people and unemployed men as farmers.
Supported by the common people and advocated by the nobles.
In an instant, the situation of tens of thousands of homeless people and troubled by thieves around Changsha was wiped out.
All the mountain bandits who were outside came to surrender, volunteering to become villagers, or joining the army and joining the camp, and served Cao's army and gained promotion.
The people were full of joy, and within a short period of time there were rumors spreading, praising Chen's virtue.
At the same time, the army stationed in Changshe obtained military rations and continuously transported military rations from Chenliu, using this place as a basis for a foothold.
Three days later.
Cao Cao, who was on the march, learned of this report and was very happy in the carriage. He said to Guo Jiaqi who was traveling with him: "Bo Chang's first battle was quite beautiful."
"Mr. Chen wants to eat the slurry in the pot to welcome my master."
When Guo Jia heard this, he looked at Cao Cao and smiled, enjoying the situation.
Two more days later.
When Cao Cao's army arrived, he saw people lining up ten miles outside the Changshe, with the elders at the head.
The local aristocratic families of Changshe greeted us with wine, and they played the harp and sheng in the distance, creating a happy and auspicious atmosphere.
Cao Cao dismounted and walked, spilling wine on the ground to pay homage to the heroic souls of the time and pity the people in the troubled times.
The elder of the Chen family, Chen Ji, was unable to see him because he was ill in bed. Cao Cao personally visited the clan, presented him with precious medicinal materials, and sent his own medical officer to diagnose him. The two had a long and peaceful talk.
After that day, Cao Cao told Chen Qun that he was a farewell person in Yuzhou and asked him to follow him.
This letter was immediately sent to the Emperor of Chang'an, and when Chang'an knew about it, it was equivalent to notifying the news of Cao's army stationed in Yingchuan in advance.
After that, Chen Yingdejian's story became a good story and gradually spread in Yingchuan. Scholars, common people, and traveling traders all knew about it.
This beautiful story may even become an allusion in the future and spread throughout the world.
Therefore, Ying Yin, who is also a first-class person, can also know about this matter.
Chen Qun volunteered and went to Yingyin with Zhang Han. They took a boat down the Yingshui River and reached Yingyin. While drinking on the boat, Zhang Han took out a letter written by Xun Yu and handed it to him with a smile. Chen Qun.
Then he said: "Brother Changwen's talent and character are among the best in the world. I have long wanted to make friends with you, but I understand that if I want to make friends with him, I must first recruit you into my group."
"Ha..." Chen Qun laughed dumbly, still feeling a little depressed.
It's a good sentence to "draw you into the gang". Although the method is frustrating, the result is impeccable. There is no better result than this.
There are allusions about Chen Yingde's construction, and the Chen family can have the name of "righteousness", which stands out above other clans and is clear.
Serve the country with great righteousness, regardless of trivial matters. As long as they are helping the Han people, no matter what happened in the past, they can now welcome them and help them wholeheartedly. Only in this way can they be Confucian and Taoist and not fall into the trap of convention.
(End of chapter)
