When it was time to hold the lantern, young Shen Chiqian came to Fenghuang Mountain and asked Chen Caozhi for advice on classics and history. Shen Chiqian was not interested in Zhengshi metaphysics. He loved reading historical treatises and military books. Xie Daoyun and Xie Xuan both liked the young man's eagerness to learn.
Chen Caozhi opened a volume of "Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals" and was about to talk about the battle of Qi and Lu Changshao in the tenth year of Lu Zhuanggong. Suddenly he remembered something and closed the volume and said: "Chiqian, I have been ordered by Duke Huan to go out next month. As a messenger to Di Qin, your father is now in Luoyang, which is where I must pass through. Do you have any letters from home that you would like me to take with me?"
Shen Chiqian was stunned, then overjoyed, he knelt down and said, "Master Chen, please take Chiqian with you. Chiqian has been separated from his father for more than a year, and I miss him very much."
Chen Caozhi shook his head and said: "You are still young. The road to Chang'an is far away from the mountains and there are disputes between enemy countries and the journey is difficult. I cannot take you there."
Shen Chiqian pleaded: "Master Chen, Chiqian is sixteen years old and already a strong man. Master Chen has also seen that Chiqian has a strong body and is skilled in bow and horse. He will never drag Master Chen down. Moreover, Chiqian There are eight private soldiers, all of whom are against hundreds of enemies. They can lend a helping hand to Master Chen if necessary. Master Chen, please take pity on Chi Qian and take him northward."
Chen Caozhi looked at the heroic Shen Chiqian in front of him, thought for a moment, and said: "That's fine, I will report to Sima Huan tomorrow, and then you can go with me."
Shen Chiqian was overjoyed and bowed his head to the ground, expressing his deep gratitude to Master Chen.
Zuo Lang brought a junior official from the General's Mansion to see Chen Caozhi and said that Grand Sima had invited Chen Canjun to come to the mansion to discuss matters. Chen Caozhi followed the junior official to the General's Mansion in the west of the city and met Huan Wen in the plain curtain room. , after the ceremony, Huan Wen immediately said: "I wish to join the army as deputy envoy to accompany you on your mission to Di Qin. What do you think?"
Chen Caozhi frowned slightly and asked, "Did Zhu join the army to ask for orders from Da Sima?"
Huan Wen said: "Thank you Sima for recommending Zhu Canjun. I think Zhu Canjun can be a great help to you."
Chen Cao said in his heart: "Xie Daoyun is indeed a great talent, and Tuduan in Kuaiji has helped me a lot. It is really a pleasure to get along with her, she is witty and eloquent, and she is always sharpening. But I am going to Chang'an, and the war is in chaos. How can a woman like her commit such a crime?" This risk is high, and she sometimes cannot ride a horse." He said: "It is commendable that I wish to join the army to serve the country, but I think that I wish to join the army because of my weak constitution. I went to Chang'an as an envoy and traveled thousands of miles deep into the enemy's country. It was difficult and dangerous and could not be broken off by Kuaiji. As far as I can compare, I foolishly wish to join the army and not be sent as an envoy, and I hope that the Grand Sima will make a decision."
When Huan Wen heard what Chen Caozhi said, he thought to himself: "Chen Caozhi is determined. It seems that he still wants to marry Lu's daughter. Moreover, it is not appropriate for a woman to go on a mission. Cao Zhi has a general understanding." He nodded and asked: " Then who should Cao Zhi wish to serve as his assistant?"
Chen Cao said: "There is no need for a deputy envoy, as long as my brother Chen Yu leads three hundred people to accompany him."
Huan Wen asked: "Does your brother hold any military position?"
Chen Cao's way: "For a hundred people to be the commander of a camp."
Huan Wen said: "My nephew Huan Shiqian said several times that your brother Chen Yu has the potential to be a general. If so, let Chen Yu go with you as an envoy to get some experience." He also said: "The military position of the commander is too low, and it is not convenient for him to command. Three hundred people. Tomorrow I order Huan Shiqian to promote Chen Yu to the rank of Governor of the Thousand-Man Department, and select three hundred Xifu elites to accompany Cao to the north."
Chen Caozhi was very happy. The Governor of Buqu was regarded as an intermediate rank in the army, and the next higher up was a military commander with high rank. Ran Sheng had not been in the army for a full year, so he was already promoted beyond the rank.
Chen Caozhi also talked about Shen Shiqian's trip to Guizhou, and Huan Wen agreed.
At the beginning of Haishi, Chen Caozhi said goodbye to Huan Wen. Huan Wen ordered his third son Huan Xin to escort Chen Cao Zhi out of the house on his behalf. However, Huan Xin reported: "Dad, my mother heard that Chen Canjun was here and wanted to see Chen Canjun.
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When he went to see Princess Nankang that night, Chen Caozhi felt quite embarrassed and looked at Huan Wen.
Huan Wen laughed loudly and said: "My old wife Nankang saw Cao Zhi's murals of Buddha statues in Waguan Temple, and she suddenly became a convert. When she returned to Gushu, she set up a Buddhist temple and chanted sutras every day. Cao Zhi was very good at it.
In Shi Dian, for Zhi Daolin, the two eminent monks Zhu Fa Tai praised it highly, so my old wife must have asked Cao Zhi for Buddhist teachings."
Huan Wen knew that his old wife, Princess Nankang, wanted to marry his daughter Huan You'e to Chen Caozhi. Last time in Jiankang, he asked Xi Chao to test Chen Caozhi's intentions. Chen Caozhi declined, but Princess Nankang did not give up. Anyway, she
His daughter Huan You'e was only eleven years old in the New Year. Chen Caozhi couldn't marry a girl from the Lu family if he waited for another two years, so he would naturally marry someone else. By then, Huan You'e would be thirteen or fourteen years old and ready for marriage.
It's nothing if a woman is ten years older.
In Huan Wen's view, although Chen Caozhi's family background is low, his talents are really outstanding. If Chen Caozhi is willing to give up the Lu family's daughter to become the good son-in-law of his Longkang Huan family, Huan Wen will be happy to see it happen, regardless of whether Chen Cao Zhi
Huan Wen was not at ease about marrying the Lu family or the Xie family.
At this time, Princess Nankang came over with her young daughter Huan You'e and several servants and maids. Li Jingshu also followed and sat down in the quiet room. Princess Nankang looked at Chen Caozhi with a smile and said to Huan Wen: "Old slave, you
Recruiting Chen Langjun to join Xifu is a wise move."
The so-called old slaves are old guys, and they are also called old things. During the Jin Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, the etiquette and laws were abolished, and many people regarded it as noble and noble. Ge Hong's "Baopuzi Waipian" contains: "When they meet, they will not talk about separation anymore."
Kuo, greetings or greetings, the guest will enter the door and call the slave, the master will look at the guest and call the dog. If the guest is not there, the marriage will not come, and he will abandon it and not join the party; if the meeting is good, the fox will squat down and the cow will drink, and compete for food and harvest.
, I have no sense of shame, I regard those who agree with me as a good person, and I regard those who do not agree with me as a bad person. I have no words of justice all day long, and I have no benefit of rules and regulations all night long. I falsely accuse Lao Zhuang. I am more valuable than taking charge of my duties. I am doing great things.
A person who ignores fine etiquette, is careless about the rules and regulations, is arrogant and carefree, this is called the way of ethics."
Princess Sima Xingnan of Nankang called Huan Wen as an old slave since Huan Wen favored Li Jingshu. It was both a nickname and a complaint. Huan Wen had no choice but to stay away. At this time, he heard Princess Nankang call him another slave in front of Chen Caozhi.
The old slave was a little unhappy and said: "Chen Canjun is a man who respects Confucianism and observes etiquette. His reputation for purity and filial piety is known all over the world. What's so strange about me recruiting him to the Western Mansion?" He stood up and said, "Don't sit down, I'll go."
." He walked away with a puff of sleeves.
Princess Nankang sneered, looked at Li Jingshu, and said, "You can go too."
The extremely beautiful Li Jingshu smiled and said: "I am here to accompany Her Highness the Princess to see Jiangzuo Weijie. You can go if you want!"
Princess Nankang was straightforward. Li Jingshu said this. She had nothing to say. She turned to look at Chen Caozhi, her expression became friendly, and asked Chen Caozhi some trivial matters. The twilight girl sitting next to her was staring at Chen Cao intently.
In short, this girl is Huan You'e, with narrow eyes, wide mouth, and tall nose. She is quite similar to her mother, Princess Nankang. Huan You'e is the same age as Run'er, but compared with the pretty and lovely Run'er, Huan You'e
It just seems too rough.
Princess Nankang asked a lot about Chen Jiawu, and also asked about Chen Caozhi and the Lu girl. Although Chen Caozhi felt embarrassed, she still expressed her attitude that she would not marry anyone other than Lu Weirui, lest the Nankang princess would try to marry her.
His eleven-year-old daughter was betrothed to her.
Princess Nankang didn't feel dissatisfied, and after chatting for a while, she ordered Huan Xin to escort Chen Caozhi out of the palace.
After Chen Caozhi left, Princess Nankang ordered her servant to take Huan You'e inside to rest first, but she asked Li Jingshu, "Jingshu, do you think this Chen Caozhi can marry Lu Na's daughter?"
Although Princess Nankang did not like Li Jingshu, Li Jingshu was good at figuring things out and was very witty. Princess Nankang would sometimes discuss some matters with Li Jingshu.
Li Jingshu said politely: "I heard that Gengxu ended last year, and Chen Caozhi and Lu Shi's eldest son had a grudge again. How can they get married?"
Princess Nankang nodded and asked: "If Chen Caozhi cannot marry Lu's daughter, I want to betroth You'e to him. I wonder if it can be done?"
Li Jingshu said of course: "The princess is so condescending to her beloved daughter, Chen Caozhi should be overjoyed."
Princess Nankang was quite self-aware and said: "I heard that the Lu girl is extremely beautiful. My daughter You'e should not be as beautiful as that Lu girl."
Li Jingshu saw Chen Caozhi and the Lu girl traveling hand in hand at the Jiangling Lake last year. The Lu girl was as pure and beautiful as a fairy, which made Li Jingshu, who was conceited and beautiful, jealous. She thought to herself: "Old thief Huan and Sima Xingnan.
They are all ugly, how can they give birth to any handsome children? Chen Caozhi cannot marry a daughter of the Lu family, but he can marry a daughter of the Xie family. How can he wait for that yellow-haired girl Huan You'e!" He said: "The general often praises Chen Caozhi.
A virtuous gentleman, since he is virtuous, will not pay attention to appearance. Although Mrs. You'e is not very beautiful and enchanting, she is still upright and solemn. How can she not be worthy of Chen Caozhi!"
Princess Nankang nodded repeatedly and returned to the inner courtyard to rest.
Li Jingshu was meditating alone under the lamp, thinking: "Since the old thief Huan knew that Zhu Yingtai was dressed as a girl from the Xie family, why did he recruit her into the army? This is really puzzling! But this Xie Daoyun is really bold, in order to pursue Chen
Cao Zhi actually followed him to Xifu. The old thief Huan summoned Chen Cao Zhi tonight, and he must have asked Chen Cao Zhi if he would like to use Xie Daoyun as his deputy. Well, I wonder how Chen Cao Zhi answered? We will know about this in a few days.
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He also thought: "Since I know the secret of Miss Xie, how should I use it? Moreover, the old thief Huan also knows this secret well. If Xie Daoyun's identity is exposed, the reputation of Xie in Chen County will definitely be damaged, but for Chen Caozhi, it seems that
The impact is not big, but Miss Lu will definitely be sad when she learns about this. Can she use this to blackmail Chen Caozhi? This matter cannot be rushed, I will make Chen Caozhi sink deeper and deeper, and eventually he will be unable to extricate himself. "
At the end of Haishi, Chen Caozhi returned to his apartment and heard his neighbor Xie Daoyun playing the harp, which was the song "Flowing Water". He stood in front of the door and listened quietly. When the harp music ended, he knocked on the door and went in. He told Xie Daoyun that Huan Wen asked for help.
When asked about his opinion, Xie Daoyun said: "A'li is troubled." But he felt unhappy in his heart, and after a while he said: "I may be able to govern a county or a county, but military matters are beyond my ability.
, I entered Xifu just for experience. Next year I will return to Jiankang to take up a post, so I will be my third uncle’s subordinate."
For some reason, both Xie Daoyun and Chen Caozhi felt a little reserved when they faced each other on a quiet night. Is it because the friendship is no longer pure? The confidant emotions between men and women will inevitably breed the feeling of love and attraction, and the other party is like this
