The distance from Dongcheng to Guangling is similar to that from Xiapi to Dongcheng, both are more than 400 miles, except that Xiapi is to the north of Dongcheng, while Guangling is to the east of Dongcheng.
Because Chen Jiao took the woman and child with him, he walked more slowly and arrived at Guangling eight days later.
Chen Deng was quite surprised by Zhou Ping's arrival.
At this time, Zhou Wen'an should stay with Liu Shijun to help him stabilize Xuzhou, but why did he come to Guangling so far away?
Chen Deng hosted a banquet for Zhou Ping, and they were the only two people sitting across from each other in the room.
"Brother Yuanlong, I went to look for Lu Zijing but couldn't see him. When I met Chen Jibi, you beat me to it. Fortunately, brother Jibi mentioned Zhuge Ziyu. I came here to cross the river to find him. Otherwise, I would be empty-handed.
How do you treat the master when you go back?"
Zhou Ping spread his hands as he spoke, making a helpless gesture.
"Hahaha... I didn't expect that Zhou Wen'an, who knows the affairs of the world and knows the people of the world, would be so helpless. He is so urgent in seeking talents. It seems that he will have to run around non-stop." Chen Deng said with a smile.
"Haha, if I can find talented people, I can go to the ends of the earth and break my legs. But in today's chaotic world, many wise people have to stay away from home, so it's not easy to ask for help!"
Zhou Ping couldn't help but think of Lu Su again.
Chen Deng also said with emotion: "Yes, although the emperor has his subordinates and Guorang and others to assist him, there are still too few talents. The emperor has the ambition to calm the chaos and calm the people. If he does not gather the talents from all over the world, it may be difficult to achieve it. It is a pity.
The envoy recognizes talents, but the talents do not recognize the envoy!"
Zhou Ping was deeply convinced. He picked up his wine glass, paid homage to Chen Deng, drank it down, and said: "Brother Yuan Long's words are very true. There are very few people who always think of the people as their lord! Those who are mediocre and seeking glory are just
Those who know how to cling to power and attach themselves to nobles do not know the true king and lord, but those who are wise and benevolent should know who in the world can be equal!"
"And if a leader wants to achieve something, he must have talents, territory, reputation, and ambition. All of them are indispensable."
Chen Deng's words made Zhou Ping suddenly feel like he had met a close friend. As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he seemed to be unable to stop himself.
"Talents have both the talent to govern the people and the talent to govern the army. The talent to govern the people can make the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the talent to govern the army can scare the enemy. Talents must first value virtue and then talent. If you have virtue without talent, even if you have no merit,
But it is also harmless. If you have talent but no virtue, you can become a great evil. Only if you have virtue and talent can you be a good minister."
"The land must first have people, and then there must be fields. If there are people to farm, they can support the army, and if there are soldiers, they can protect the people."
"Now that my lord has a reputation of benevolence and justice and loves the people, he also has the ambition to calm the chaos and calm the people, and he has the land of Xuzhou. The only thing he lacks is talents! If more talents gather under the lord's command, the one who will bring peace to the world and bring peace to the people will definitely be
Lord!"
Chen Deng listened quietly to Zhou Ping's words and nodded frequently, thinking that Liu Xuande was lucky to have Zhou Wen'an as his assistant!
After Zhou Ping finished speaking, Chen Dengcai said: "If you have a reputation, territory, ambition, and support, it will not be difficult to gather talents. Chen Deng will also try his best to assist you so that the world can be stable!"
The two of them raised their glasses and smiled at each other.
At this time, a servant served fish meat, which is also sashimi.
Chen Deng said happily: "Wen'an, when you come to Guangling, you must try fresh fish and meat. Such delicacy is difficult to enjoy elsewhere!"
Seeing fresh fish dumplings and Chen Deng coming together, Zhou Ping suddenly thought of Hua Tuo and asked hurriedly: "Brother Yuanlong, do you often eat this food?"
"Haha...I'm so happy now!"
Chen Deng replied with a smile, picked up a piece of fish breast, added seasonings to it, put it in his mouth, chewed it carefully and called it delicious.
"Wen An, you should try it too."
"Haha, I don't like eating this food. Hua Tuo, a famous doctor in Pei State, does Brother Yuanlong know?"
Zhou Ping had eaten sashimi in his previous life, but now that he was sitting with Chen Deng, he didn't dare to eat it.
"Hua Tuo of Qiao County previously studied in Xuzhou and later often practiced medicine in Xuzhou. He is very famous. I naturally know it." Chen Deng said and ate another piece of fish meat.
"I once visited Hua Tuo in Qiao County. At that time, a man came to seek medical advice. The man said that he lived by the sea and often ate fishy things such as fish and meat. After diagnosing his pulse, Hua Tuo said that there were several liters of worms in his stomach.
I made a medicinal decoction for him to take. What did you think after the man took the medicinal decoction?"
"how?"
"The man immediately vomited out three liters of tiny worms. His red head was moving, and half of his body was still full of raw fish and meat. Hua Tuo said to the man that if he came later, he would not be able to be cured."
"Is this really happening?"
Chen Deng's expression changed slightly, he stopped holding the fish meat to his mouth, and asked hesitantly.
Zhou Ping said seriously: "This is the truth, what's the point of lying to you?"
"Then..." Chen Deng put the fish meat back on the plate, not knowing whether he should eat it or not.
But Zhou Ping smiled and said: "Hua Tuo told the man at that time that fish and meat are edible, but they should not be eaten regularly. If eaten regularly, worms will grow in the body."
"Hua Tuo, can you tell me how often we can eat it?"
Chen Deng asked again, it seems that it is impossible for him not to eat fish meat!
Zhou Ping smiled again and said: "Hua Tuo didn't say how often you can eat it, but I think if you eat it once in two or three months, you'll be fine."
"Come here, take away the fish meat and bring up the mutton." Chen Deng shouted to the door.
The servant hurriedly came to take the sashimi away.
"Haha...I am lucky enough to meet you today. If I see Hua Tuo someday, I will personally ask him if he can eclipse once a month."
Chen Deng looked at the fish being taken away with a reluctant expression.
Zhou Ping was speechless for a moment, this foodie.
Soon, the servant served the mutton, and Zhou Ping paired the meat with wine and ate it.
Zhou Ping asked about recruiting troops again, and said that he would recruit enough troops and horses as soon as possible and train them into an army. When the time comes, he can resist Yuan Shu and the enemies from Jiangdong.
However, Zhou Ping did not tell Chen Deng about the ambush plan, not because he could not trust him. After all, Chen Deng was far away in Guangling and everything was unpredictable. He could wait until Yuan Shu led his troops to attack before it was too late.
Otherwise, if he writes a letter to his father and Chen Gui accidentally leaks it, all his efforts will be wasted.
Zhou Ping only spent one night in Guangling, and then he took Zhang Wu by boat across the river to Dantu, and then went directly from Dantu to Qu'a.
At this time, Liu Yao was still in Qu'a, and Sun Ce had led his troops across the river and was fighting Fan Neng, Zhang Ying and others in Danyang.
Taishi Ci is currently being sent as a scout by Liu Yao.
Zhou Ping had no intention of meeting Liu Yao. After all, he came to Jiangdong privately to recruit talents, not for Liu Yao.
Without Liu Bei's knowledge and permission, it would be inappropriate for Zhou Ping to go to see Liu Yao privately.
There is nothing to say after meeting Liu Yao. He cannot make decisions on behalf of Liu Bei now. It is even a question whether Liu Yao will meet him.
Zhou Ping is only slightly famous in Yuzhou and Xuzhou, but in Yangzhou, no one may know him.
Besides, because Liu Yao was afraid that Xu Zijiang would make fun of him, he did not use Tai Shici as a general, but only as a reconnaissance lord. This kind of person who cares too much about his origin will never be able to defend Jiangdong.
Sun Ce was not limited to this. He could use all talents. Knowing how to employ people was the key to success or failure. Sun Ce's death was due to relying on his own courage, being too tough and killing indiscriminately. His level of indiscriminate killing was second only to Cao Cao at the time.
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Zhou Ping's so-called support for Liu Yao was just to bring him a little hope, to let him hold on longer and delay Sun Ce's capture of Jiangdong. He never thought about actually helping him, and Liu Bei was unable to help.
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Following Chen Jiao's instructions, Zhou Ping quickly found Zhuge Jin's residence.
When he saw Zhuge Jin, Zhou Ping was stunned. This was a person similar to himself in age, but he made people feel very comfortable and friendly.