Lu Xuan did not hide anything about Chen Deng and said directly: "I have made arrangements regarding Chen Deng. Chen Deng will work for me, but the Chen family will all move to Shu County. Now, you have to add the Ma family, Zhao family and The Li family is fine too, there’s no problem.”
"It's just that if it were Chen Deng's family alone, the Chen family might not dare to act rashly. Now, with the addition of the Ma family, Zhao family and Li family, the situation has changed and it is easy to become bolder."
"Do you think they will rebel?"
A smile appeared in Lu Xuan's eyes.
Lu Xuan is not worried about the situation in Xiapi in Xuzhou at all. With the army led by Huang Zhong and Gan Ning, the wealthy people in Xiapi cannot afford to cause trouble.
Kuai Liang's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "My lord, if the four major families cooperate, that's it. If they want to resist, I will kill them all in one fell swoop. If it were the local wealthy families in Yangzhou, they would support my lord and they couldn't do things like hide birds and hide them." .”
"However, the big families in Xuzhou, such as the Chen family, the Ma family, and the Li family, are already enemies of the lord. We are confident in dealing with them and no one can say anything. Therefore, we humble ourselves and give them a chance to see how brave they are."
Kuai Liang looked very relaxed and said forcefully: "From the perspective of my humble position, I actually hope that they will rebel. Only when they rebel can I kill them all, which will make it easier to govern. If they don't rebel, it will be difficult to arrange. "
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "We'll see, Mr. Kuai, you have full authority to make arrangements."
Kuai Liang saluted Lu Xuan and said, "I'll make arrangements for you now."
"Go ahead."
Lu Xuan nodded.
Kuai Liang stepped back first. Lu Xuan and Lu Su discussed other matters before Lu Su went to work. Lu Xuan is still staying in the camp. He will not leave Xiapi for the time being. He will stay for a few days to complete the arrangements.
Kuai Liang went to the Prefectural Mufu and changed the Prefectural Mufu to the Governor's Prefecture.
Then, Kuai Liang summoned a group of officials in Xuzhou and announced his intention to take charge of Xuzhou. Kuai Liang did not adjust officials for the time being, but only announced an order. In view of the Ma family, Zhao family and Li family helping Liu Bei, the three major families must move to Shu County, Lujiang County.
The news spread instantly, and it spread even more in Xiapi City.
When the news broke out, Chen Deng had already returned to the Chen family and was discussing the family's relocation with his father Chen.
Chen Gui had no objection to the relocation and agreed directly.
Chen Deng was very ashamed and said: "This time I supported Liu Bei and Lu Xuan to fight, which caused huge losses to the Chen family. This is because my son is incompetent, dragging down his father's age, and having to follow me around."
Chen Gui is nearly sixty years old and already very old.
When he was young, he served as the Prime Minister of Pei State and was also very famous. Because he was old and not in good health, Chen Gui resigned from his job and spent his days at home.
When Chen Gui heard Chen Deng's words, he stroked his gray beard and said slowly: "Actually, it's not a big deal for the Chen family to go live in Lujiang County. Today's Han Dynasty has undergone major changes that have not happened in a century."
"Your support of Liu Bei to govern Xuzhou is a temporary move, not a long-term solution."
"Looking at the world, the people with potential are Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and Lu Xuan. However, Cao Cao is currently trapped in Yanzhou. Whether he can truly rise remains to be considered. So the current situation is actually very clear, one in the south and one in the north. .”
"Yuan Shao in the north, Lu Xuan in the south."
"Lu Xuan is not very old, but he has already established himself in Yangzhou. It is easy for him to dominate Yangzhou. Lu Xuan can help Cao Cao destroy Lu Bu, easily annihilate Yuan Shu, and defeat Liu Bei. For such a person, it is fine for you to submit to him and go to Shu County to serve for him. a chance."
"Misfortune lies on the back of good fortune, and good fortune lies on the back of misfortune. In the current situation, the Chen family seems to have encountered disaster. However, from another perspective, this is also your opportunity and the Chen family's opportunity."
Chen Gui's back was a little rickety when he was sitting, but his face was full of wisdom. He said slowly: "Although everything at the moment is helpless, in fact, there is no need to consider the bad situation, just I can think better of it.”
Chen Deng said respectfully: "My son is incompetent and has put his father in a difficult position."
"It's not difficult."
Chen Gui twisted his butt, changed his posture, and continued: "You are more decisive and courageous in doing things than your brother Chen Ying. You dare to think and do. Your brother is suitable for running the house and is responsible for the affairs of the Chen family. . You dare to do it and you have the ability, so you are suitable to fight outside. The future of the Chen family needs your hard work."
Chen Deng said: "My son understands."
"Boom! Boom!"
A knock on the door came from outside the room, and the butler's voice came in, "Master of the house."
"Come in."
Chen Gui gave an order.
The steward entered, walked up to Chen Gui, bowed, and quickly reported: "The head of the family, Lu Xuan, appointed Kuai Liang as the governor of Xuzhou to preside over Xuzhou's political affairs. In addition, Huang Zhong led fifteen thousand elites. Guard Xiapi."
"The first thing Kuai Liang did after taking office was to pass down an order to notify the four major families of Chen, Ma, Zhao and Li to move to Shu County, Lujiang County and live in Shu County. The reason why In this way, the four major families helped Liu Bei and must be punished."
A flash of light flashed across Chen Gui's turbid eyes, and he soon regained his composure. He waved his hand, the housekeeper stepped back, Chen Gui looked at Chen Deng, and said in a deep voice: "Yuanlong, what do you think of this matter?"
Chen Deng thought for a while.
The expression on his face changed from calm to cold and serious, and gradually became fierce.
Chen Deng's eyes were bright and he said: "Father, I know the people of the Ma family, Zhao family and Li family. The lifeblood of the three major families is in Xiapi. Without father's foresight and wisdom, they will never leave Xiapi. "
"So the three major families are bound to rebel and will resist Lu Xuan and Kuai Liang."
"However, I have fought against Lu Xuan, and I know Lu Xuan."
"This person is extremely scheming. He has already arranged for the relocation of my Chen family. Now, Kuai Liang has arranged for the relocation of the Li family, Ma family and Zhao family. It can be concluded that Lu Xuan definitely has a back-up plan."
Chen Deng said firmly: "Allying with them will only ruin the Chen family. I even think that Lu Xuan used this to test the Chen family, as well as the Ma family, Chen family and Zhao family. Or maybe he deliberately set up a trap to provoke Start our resistance and catch us all in one fell swoop.”
Chen Gui's expression remained calm, and he asked with expectant eyes: "What do you think we should do?"
Chen Deng did not answer directly. He said slowly: "I am different from Lu Xuan's other advisers. For example, Kuai Liang was invited by Lu Xuan to Jingzhou. For example, Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong and others, these people are all like Lu Xuan. It’s a very close relationship.”
"If I had nothing to do with helping Liu Bei and defected to Lu Xuan, there would be no problem and I would be respected."
"The problem is, I serve Liu Bei first."
"It's a stain."
"So now, if I want to work for Lu Xuan and gain Lu Xuan's trust, I have to take a different path. My plan is to follow the path of a cool official, be Lu Xuan's eagle dog, and be a knife in Lu Xuan's hand. "
Chen Deng revealed a strong murderous intention and said: "The Ma family, Zhao family and Li family want to deal with Lu Xuan, so I will use their heads to serve Lu Xuan as capital for promotion. When I arrived under Lu Xuan's command, Just target cruel officials."
Chen Gui's expression did not change at all, he looked very calm, and said: "You know that once you become Lu Xuan's cruel staff, you will be criticized by countless people, and even scolded and targeted by countless people, and even look down upon you. "
"I do not mind."
Chen Deng said loudly: "As long as the Chen family can prosper and let my Chen family gain a foothold, it will be worth it. This time Liu Bei and I went out to fight. I was moved by him and sincerely surrendered to him and worked for him. Unfortunately, Liu Bei couldn't gain a foothold. So now, my son, he doesn’t think about his allegiance or the past, he just wants to be Lu Xuan’s sword, the sharpest sword, for fame and wealth, for the Chen family.”
Chen Gui nodded and said: "You have to do it, and my father will support you. In short, if you choose to do it, you will have no regrets. Even if the Chen family moves to Shu County, it is not something ordinary people can compare with."
Chen Deng said respectfully: "Son, please remember your father's teachings."
"Boom! Boom!"
The knock on the door came again, and the butler came in and said: "Eldest Young Master, the heads of the Li family, Li Mian, Ma Xi, and Zhao Ta, are outside asking for an audience. They have important matters to discuss with the Eldest Young Master."
Chen Deng's eyes lit up and he ordered: "Please go to the hall, I will come later."
The butler turned around and made arrangements.
Chen Deng stood up, bowed respectfully to Chen Gui, and said, "Father, my son will make arrangements right now."
"Go ahead."
Chen Gui nodded.
Chen Deng looked serious, shook his sleeves and robe, and strode towards the hall.
If he works for Lu Xuan and is Lu Xuan's cruel staff, he will definitely kill countless people. But Chen Deng didn't have any fear. As his father said, if you choose, don't have any regrets.
Being Lu Xuan's eagle dog and being a cool official for Lu Xuan is not necessarily a bad thing.
In the past, the cruel officials Zhidu and Zhang Tang of the Han Dynasty were not afraid of the powerful and were willing to be the sword in the hands of the emperor. They were powerful and respected by the people of the world. Although the old days of these cruel officials are not good, Chen Deng will definitely do better than them and go further.
