When Chen Gong saw Zhou Yuanfu asking such questions, Chen Gong couldn't help but change his face slightly, and then said with a smile, "Haha, don't worry about it, General Zhou, I'm just about to make it clear. It is said that times make heroes. General Zhou has analyzed the current situation thoroughly, and so have I.
I feel the same way. The bitter parties in the world have been imprisoned for a long time! Ever since Master Dong read "Gongyang Chunqiu" and created a unified theory, "deposing hundreds of schools of thought to only respect Confucianism", thousands of Confucian scholars have studied Confucianism and taught the world. As a result, the kings have not rebelled.
The people of the people are at peace. This has stabilized the Han Dynasty for three hundred years. Even though Wang Mang caused chaos in the period, it was just a flash in the pan."
"But since the Party's incarceration, the Confucian scholars in the world have been silent and dare not speak out. Some have died in prison, some have fled outside the Great Wall, some have been displaced, or some have died in a foreign land. This is the man digging his own grave! From this etiquette and enlightenment, demons and monsters are rampant, and their wisdom is far-reaching.
Some have hidden themselves in the mountains, and those with strong military skills have been relying on the powerful for more than twenty years. Looking at today's world, although the shackles of the party have been removed, the hearts of the people in the world have become uncontrollable. Party members and powerful powerful people recruit local braves in the name of suppressing rebellion. If
If you compare party members to hungry wolves, then these wolves already have fangs and sharp claws."
"In that case, why don't Gongtai look for a strong wolf to take refuge with? Why should he join me, a homeless dog?"
"A strong wolf? Huangfu Song is one of them, but he has no intention of rebellion and only knows how to be foolish and loyal. If he offends eunuch leaders like Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, he is probably going to die in the end. All the big families are currently here.
Wait and see, now that the meat and bones have been thrown out, the first one to eat will definitely be killed by other hungry wolves. In contrast, the Yellow Turban Army can shake the eight states. Although the imperial court seems to be victorious, in fact, its strength is still there, so currently
The general is the most suitable person for me to take refuge in."
"Oh, now? What about in the future?"
Zhou Yuanfu sensitively heard what Chen Gong was saying, and his originally cheerful mood was like a bucket of cold water being poured on him.
"Currently, I am the most suitable person. Then if Brother Wentai finds that other heroes are stronger than me, won't he have to join someone else?!"
When the air stagnated, the room became so quiet that you could hear a needle drop.
Chen Gong knew that he had made a mistake and was sweating heavily on his head. He also knew that talking too much would lead to mistakes, but if he didn't say a few words to show his talent at this time, how could Zhou Yuanfu entrust him with such an important matter.
After a pause, Chen Gong suddenly moved and knelt down with a bang. Guan Yu was so frightened that he thought Chen Gong was about to make a violent attack, so he almost drew his sword and killed him.
"General, calm down. If there were peace and prosperity, I would also like to be a Confucian scholar, reading and studying. But troubled times have arisen. The life of Chen Gong is not the life of one person. The life of Chen Gong is the life of the entire Chen family in Dongjun. Dongjun
The Chen family has declined, unlike those aristocratic families with numerous talented people who can make ends meet. Therefore, Chen Gong has delusional ideas. Please forgive me, General!"
After saying this, Chen Gong kowtowed and could not stand.
"Hahaha, public stations don't have to be like this, get up quickly."
Zhou Yuanfu stepped forward to help Chen Gong up.
Chen Gong's face was already full of tears, which made people feel unbearable. It seemed that what he just said was truly from the bottom of his heart.
"As the saying goes, the master of troubled times recruits talented people, and talented people also choose their masters. It is not strange to choose in both directions. Just now, I tried with words, so don't be surprised. If I can establish a solid foundation in the future, I will definitely reward you based on my merits.
, it’s just normal to worship the prime minister and become a marquis. If the business fails, I also hope that Gongtai will have a good future."
Seeing how sincere Zhou Yuanfu was, Chen Gong quickly knelt down and said he didn't dare.
"Get up, get up, don't bow and kneel between us. There is gold under the man's knees, so don't bow down easily in the future. What I said just now is true. Everyone is seeking refuge with me because they want to find a good future and be able to make money in the future.
I am a wife and a shadow. If Huang Tian doesn’t bless me, I also hope that all brothers can find a promising backer. However, when we are still brothers, we must work together. Is this clear? "
Zhou Yuan emphasized his tone for the next two sentences.
Chen Gong nodded heavily after hearing this, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
Cui Niupi and Guan Yu looked at each other and curled their lips, expressing disdain for Chen Gong's character. Only his eldest brother could tolerate such a speculative person.
Zhou Yuanfu raised his glass again and said: "Come, come, let's have a drink together. We welcome Gongtai to join us."
Several people raised their glasses to Cui Niubi, but Guan Yu only made a gesture to Zhou Yuanfu and drank. Chen Gong was very embarrassed.
Before the banquet was over, Chen Gong was on pins and needles. On the one hand, he was moved by Zhou Yuanfu's big heart, but on the other hand, he was frustrated that he was a despicable person.
Zhou Yuanfu also noticed Chen Gong's embarrassment, "There is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever. Now that the matter has been decided, Gongtai will go and handle it."
"I have one more thing to ask for, general, please grant me your permission!"
Hearing that Chen Gong wanted to ask for something, Cui Niubi was unhappy, "Brother Chen has quite a lot of demands. What else do you want? Can't you ask me to be your little brother?"
There was quite a bit of disdain in his words, and Chen Gong looked even more embarrassed upon hearing this.
"Brother Cui, please don't make any sarcastic remarks. If you have anything to say to the public, please speak to me. I will accept whatever I can do."
Chen Gong had suppressed a blush at this time. He was speechless for a moment when Cui Niubi snatched him away. After a while, he said: "Chen Gong is not asking for an official position. Since the general has asked someone to contact various parties, can you give Chen Gong an appointment?"
"I was negligent in this matter. Don't blame me. There is no reason to let the horse run but also prevent the horse from eating grass. Come here, get pen, ink, paper and inkstone."
After a while, the shop assistant brought it, and he was very attentive. "This ink is ready-made in the shop, but this paper is not available. I have brought some bamboo slips. You can use them. In addition, I also bought them before."
A piece of plain white brocade handkerchief, I originally wanted to give it to...if I thought it was useful, I took it."
Cui Niubi took it all and handed over a piece of silver, "This is enough for you to buy ten brocade handkerchiefs. You can take it to please the little lady."
The shopkeeper jumped up to three feet with joy, and went there saying that he was a generous man and thanking him profusely.
Zhou Yuanfu took the brocade handkerchief, spread it on the table, glanced around, and finally said to Chen Gong: "Please go to the public platform to write for me, and I will dictate."
Chen Gong did not dare to neglect and quickly sharpened his ink and brush.
"I hereby appoint Chen Gong of Dongjun County, also known as Gongtai, as the pacification envoy to inspect and appease the Yellow Turban Army in all directions on behalf of General Lei Gong. Wherever he goes, it will be as if General Lei Gong is personally present."
After saying this, Chen Gong wanted to bow before finishing writing, but Zhou Yuanfu quickly supported him.
Chen Gong bowed his hands and said with tears in his eyes, "The general does not despise Chen Gong for being despicable, but actually trusts him so much. Chen Gong is willing to be loyal to the general with all his heart, follow him to the death, and never leave him."
Upon hearing this, Cui Niubi and Guan Yu became less hostile.
After finishing writing, Zhou Yuanfu took up his pen and wrote the word "Zhou Cang" on the bottom. This was specially taught to him by Tian Feng. Then he took the Jiujie Zhan, and on the handle was the word "Ruyi" in regular script and Yin script. Zhou Yuanfu Quan
It was regarded as an official seal and was stamped after the name. Zhou Yuanfu also stamped a thumbprint. After examining it, he was very satisfied with the effect.
Zhou Yuanfu handed the brocade handkerchief to Chen Gong, who took it as if receiving an imperial edict, with an extremely solemn expression.
Zhou Yuanfu felt the magical effect of fame and power for the first time.
"There is a small town on the north side of Jingxing called Heiniuzhai. There are two of my brothers here. Gongtai can go there with this letter of appointment and ask Brother Xu Huangxian to dispatch ten sergeants to you. It will be easier for you. In addition, I will stay in the stronghold.
I have purchased some gold and silver. Based on the seal I left on this letter of appointment, I can transfer up to one hundred thousand taels of silver at your disposal. Brother Zhang Niujiao will assist you in detail."
Chen Gong didn't say much at this time. He held the letter of appointment and bowed and said: "Chen Gong accepts the order." He then raised his head and said, "The general came to Bingzhou this time to recruit talents? From what I can see below, Zhang Liao is easy to say.
People have great ambitions but cannot carry them out. In fact, Lu Bu is similar to him. Although the Yan family is not a wealthy family, it is still considered a large family in Jinyang, and Lu Bu listens to his wife's opinions very much. You must pay attention to it when recruiting generals."
Zhou Yuanfu nodded and wrote down everything. Chen Gong bowed again and left.
When Cui Niupi saw Chen Gong leaving, he complained: "This scholar is so frivolous. Why should I entrust him with such an important matter?"
"Brother Cui, in your opinion, which one do you choose between a true villain and a hypocrite?"