The Yingchuan family occupied an extremely important position during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
But if we talk about the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the most outstanding figures in Yingchuan are none other than the four chiefs of Yingchuan: Zhong Hao, Xun Shu, Han Shao and Chen Shi.
Zhong Hao's great-grandson is Zhong Yao.
Xun Shu had eight sons, named Balong. His grandson was Xun Yu.
Han Shao was also famous, but his descendants did not become famous. Chen Shi, the last of the four chiefs, was Chen Qun's grandfather.
Chen Qun's father, Chen Ji, was also a distinguished member of the Yingchuan family.
According to historical records, Chen Qun was a man of good manners, elegant, good at making friends, and good at knowing people.
Being able to get such an evaluation in the history books is enough to show that Chen Qun is outstanding. However, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Qun's role is not very full. He only appeared on the stage to advise Cao Cao to send troops when Liu Bei entered Sichuan.
Attack Sun Quan. However, due to Zhuge Liang's plan, he persuaded Ma Chao to raise troops, which forced Cao Cao to abandon Chen Qun's plan. But after that, Chen Qun has been highly valued.
In real history, Chen Qun was first used by Liu Bei.
In the first year of Xingping, Liu Bei was the governor of Yuzhou and conquered Chen Qun as his farewell commander.
At that time, Tao Qian died of illness, so Liu Bei was preparing to take control of Xuzhou, but Chen Qun thought it was inappropriate and said that Liu Bei would be attacked by Lu Bu sooner or later. Liu Bei refused to listen and insisted on going. In the end, it turned out to be what Chen Qun said. Liu Bei felt very sad about this.
Regretful, but helpless.
After that, Chen Qun was promoted as a talented person, and then he followed his father Chen Ji and took refuge in Xuzhou.
Although the Yingchuan Chen family and the Guangling Chen family are not related, Chen Gui and Chen Qun's father, Chen Ji, have a close relationship.
Chen Qun lived in Xiapi, but Lu Bu was unwilling to use him.
As for Chen Qun himself, it seemed that he had no intention of assisting Lu Bu, so he got a casual job and wandered around, making friends happily.
Cao Peng knew Chen Qun, but he didn't know him very well.
What little he knew about the late Eastern Han Dynasty was mainly derived from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Qun is just a supporting role. In addition, Cao Peng also knows a little more about Chen Qun...
That is the very famous Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System in later generations, which was created by Chen Qun.
But if you ask Cao Peng: What is the content of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System?
He really wasn't sure he could answer it.
In fact, the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System was born out of the Nine-Rank Officials' Law and was founded by Cao Cao. Then Chen Qun made changes based on this foundation and turned it into the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System. It can be said that the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System came into being later.
Over the past hundreds of years, it has had a profound impact on China.
That night, Cao Peng held a small family dinner at home.
However, unlike the most commonly used meal-sharing system in this era, he had a round table prepared, and then placed a copper pot in the center of the round table.
Beiji Market does not have lamb from the Hetao area, but it does have lambs raised locally.
After the slaughter, Cao Peng had the lamb sliced into thin slices, then served on a large plate and placed on a round table.
Fresh and tender lamb, various vegetables, and special condiments made by Cao Peng.
Of course, there will be no condiments such as sesame paste and MSG, because in this era, such things have not yet appeared. Cao Peng just asked people to make simple preparations with existing condiments, and then served them with a unique flavor.
Chen Deng is also a gourmet, even more so than Chen Qun.
He had heard Chen Qun talk about this fresh way of eating a long time ago, and now that he had the opportunity to taste it, he would not miss it.
After boiling the water with only green onions and ginger, the tender mutton was rinsed back and forth in it, and it was cooked quickly... Cao Peng invited everyone to eat, and Chen Deng and Chen Qun were not polite, putting the tender cooked meat on the plate.
Dip it in, put it in your mouth, chew it, and nod your head.
"Although this recipe is simple, it has a unique flavor."
"Well, I think it's definitely a pleasure to have this kind of weather and such delicious food."
The two gourmets praised Cao Peng endlessly, but Deng Ji couldn't help blaming Cao Peng.
Now that we know there is such a way to eat it, why didn't we tell it earlier?
Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh, "Even if I say so, brother-in-law, do you have the appetite to eat it?"
"this……"
Deng Ji couldn't help but be speechless.
Cao Peng is telling the truth. Before today, Deng Ji could be regarded as spinning his wheels and never being able to find time to spare.
He helped Dian Wei train troops in Xudu, and then when he arrived at Haixi, he faced many difficulties and dangers. If he hadn't eliminated the pirates last night, maybe he would still be worried now. Think about it, after coming to Haixi, it seems that
Today is the most relaxing day.
"Uncle Sun, if you plan to implement farming, I will not object.
But there are two things you must promise me. First, you cannot force the land to be settled, and the villagers must volunteer. Haixi County has been plagued by disasters over the years, and now it has finally calmed down. I really don’t want this Haixi County to be settled.
No matter what hardships and troubles there are in Xi County... Moreover, this will also be good for you. Although Haixi is not a big place, those villagers in Guangling are intertwined after all, and it is difficult to tell the connection between them clearly. If you force
Promotion will ruin your reputation, which will not be good for you in the future."
Chen Deng's words were for Deng Ji's sake.
Deng Ji is not the kind of person who doesn't know what's interesting. How could he not hear Chen Deng's good intentions?
"Please rest assured, Governor Chen, I will definitely act with caution."
"This second thing..."
Before Chen Deng could finish speaking, Chen Qun interrupted him.
"Brother Yuanlong, it's best for you to discuss matters such as this in private.
With such delicacies in front of you, you still have the mood to talk about official business. It is really a disgrace to the scenery, a disgrace to the scenery... Come, come, uncle and grandson, please drink."
Chen Deng couldn't help but smile bitterly and glared at Chen Qun.
Cao Peng said: "Prefect Chen is worried. Is Haixi in danger?"
"this……"
Chen Deng sighed and nodded.
"Actually, you all know some things, so I won't go into details.
But I must remind you that setting up a salt guide to legalize private salt is indeed a good idea for Haixi at present. But in this way, you are bound to arouse the hatred of some people. You have taken Haixi’s salt
I’m afraid that Lu Controller will…”
"Donghai Mijia?"
"this……"
Chen Deng did not expect that Cao Peng would speak so straightforwardly.
Alas, after all, he is young and energetic.
"After all, the Donghai Mi family has been in business for many years, and Mi Zhu is not a simple character.
Although he is no longer involved in family affairs, in fact, the Donghai Mi family has always been an extremely powerful force in Mi Zhu's hands. At the beginning, it was not that Donghai County did not want to clean up the Mi family, but in the end, it was miserable.
After leaving Donghai County...the Mi family not only has private salt, but also has connections. If you attack Haixi Salt Road, you will inevitably suffer revenge from the Mi family."
Chen Deng's words actually have a hidden meaning.
If Mi Zhu takes revenge, even though he is the governor of Guangling County, he probably won't help him.
The link in this is actually very simple if you think about it.
The Mi family has been selling private salt for generations and has firmly held the private salt of the Lianghuai River for many years. There must be a reason. Guangling is located in the land of the Lianghuai River, so how could there be no people from the Mi family? If Deng Ji really controls the salt
I am afraid that the road will touch the interests of many people. At that time, Chen Deng may not be able to give Deng Ji much help. Although in private, Chen Deng also agrees to control the salt road.
"Well... I already have a plan."
"oh?"
"Before I left Xudu, I heard someone say that Duke Cao wanted to set up a military garrison."
"Bingtun?"
Deng Ji nodded, "I want to follow Cao Gong's method and set up the Haixi merchant camp in parallel with the military camp. Farming during the busy season and training soldiers during the slack season... As the saying goes, integrating soldiers with farmers and integrating soldiers and farmers. As long as we can survive the next autumn,
Even if the Mi family is powerful, I will not be afraid of him."
"Integrating soldiers with farmers, integrating soldiers and farmers?"
Chen Qun put down his chopsticks, looked at Deng Ji and said softly: "Could it be that my uncle is a descendant of the Legalist family?"
"ah?"
"This method of integrating soldiers with farmers is quite similar to that of the Qin Dynasty.
Cao Gong's military garrison may not be attacked by others; but if unclesun and your uncle and grandson were to march troops and spread the word, it would definitely cause controversy.
In my opinion, you can implement this method of military garrison, but you should focus on the merchant garrison and hide the military garrison in it.
At the same time, you must use this strategy to clear Xudu as soon as possible and seek Duke Cao's approval. Otherwise, it may bring you trouble."
Chen Qun's words suddenly awakened Deng Ji.
He turned to look at Cao Peng and saw Cao Peng nodded slightly.
Deng Ji was a man who practiced law, so how could he know this? The method of hiding military garrison in Shang garrison was actually a suggestion given to him by Cao Peng.
During the Three Kingdoms period, military camps did appear, and they were written by Cao Cao.
However, because the civilian settlements have just started, only two years ago, the military settlements have not yet appeared.
As for whether Cao Cao really proposed the concept of military garrison, Cao Peng was not very clear. But he knew that if he wanted to persuade Deng Ji to establish military garrison, he had to do it under the guise of Cao Cao. Chen Qun was right. If he rashly implements it,
The military camp might be suspected by Cao Cao... After all, Cao Cao was famous for being suspicious in history. The integration of soldiers with farmers and the integration of soldiers and farmers might really cause trouble.
Cao ***’s paranoia.
I seem to have considered it simpler, and I should indeed go to Shuxu City.
Deng Ji picked up the wine glass and said, "Thank you very much, Changwen!"
"Then you studied in Guangling..."
Chen Deng suddenly brought up old matters again.
Cao Peng rubbed his nose and asked doubtfully: "But I don't know why Governor Chen sent me to go?"
"This...to be honest, this is not my idea, but my father's."
"What does Chen Gong and Han Yu mean?"
"Exactly."
Cao Peng was a little confused!
One thing he can be sure of is that he has nothing to do with Chen Gui.
How come Duan Duan is so good that Chen Gui wants to conquer him?
"For what purpose does Mr. Chen conquer me?"
"This... my father didn't say that. He just said that he would try his best to recruit friends and go to Guangling."
Cao Peng was really confused at this moment.
"Prefect Chen, I don't know how to praise others. How about you allow me to think twice about this matter?"
"Of course you can, but you'd better make a decision earlier."
The conversation between Cao Peng and Chen Deng ended here.
Everyone changed glasses again, and the four of them consumed nearly six kilograms of lamb before the banquet ended with satisfaction.
Among them, Cao Peng ate nearly two kilograms alone.
As he made another breakthrough in Xiapi, his bones grew more vigorously, and his food intake became more and more astonishing.
Not only him, but Wang Mai and others are also facing this situation. According to Wang Mai himself, he can now eat at least ten noodles in one meal, which is almost two or three kilograms. Such an astonishing amount of food motivated them even more
His Qi and blood were further strengthened. After Cao Peng had eaten his fill, he did some activities in the yard, then took two of his followers and went to the North Market to discuss matters with Wang Mai, Deng Fan and others.
The next day, Chen Deng went back!
Just like he came to Haixi quietly, now he left Haixi quietly.
However, Chen Qun did not leave.
He stayed in Haixi and stated that he would eat all the delicacies Cao Peng mentioned.
Naturally, Cao Peng would not refuse this.
Cao Peng understands very well the principle of one more friend and one more path.
In his previous life, because his circle of friends was too narrow, he could only do things alone at critical moments, and in the end he was so tired that his family was ruined. In this life, Cao Peng deliberately changed his personality and worked hard to interact with the people around him.
Trying to further integrate into this era.
Chen Qun is also a good person to make friends.
Moreover, he is not the kind of playboy who is a child of aristocratic family. Although he has a sense of arrogance in his bones, he still depends on who he befriends.
For example, when facing people like Huang Zheng and Pan Yong, Chen Qun often looked down upon them.
But when he turned around and chatted with people like Puyang Kai Buzhao, he seemed extremely elegant and polite. As for being with Cao Peng, Chen Qun was more like a gourmet and very lively. To make friends with Chen Qun, use
In later generations' words, it was a very 'exhilarating' thing.
Chen Qun is extremely knowledgeable and knowledgeable.
He is easy to talk, but very measured...
Cao Peng rarely heard comments from him commenting on the current situation, and rarely talked about the rights and wrongs of today's world.
Chen Qun would use a very tactful way to deal with all matters involving the court. Moreover, he would not talk about Liu Bei or Lu Bu, but only some customs and customs. But if you think deeply, you will find that Chen Qun's
There are very clear opinions in the words.
He supports Cao!
Cao Peng knew this very well, but would not point it out to his face.
Mai Ren's sudden death aroused the worries of many Jin gentry in Haixi.
In just a few days, the old Jin gentry in Haixi Township divided into two factions. One faction was determined not to transfer the land and population, and the other faction slowly began to support Deng Ji. In the middle of the month of Gu, Deng Ji ordered the land survey to begin.
Counting the population. The opposition still stood firm, while the supporters actively cooperated. By the end of August, the leaders of the nine major groups in Haixi had handed over the land in their hands...
Nearly 3,000 bankers were identified from the homes of the nine major banks.
These people were uniformly registered and officially became the people of Haixi.
In early December, the first batch of sea dwellers from Yuzhou Mountain, totaling 8,000 people, arrived in Duigouji, Haixi by boat.
Deng Ji ordered Bu Zhao to personally preside over the resettlement. Soon afterwards, 8,000 Haimin settled in the villages and became the first batch of participants in Haixi Mintun.
For a time, the small Haixi County attracted the attention of countless people.
Not only Chen Gui and Chen Deng and his son began to pay attention to the developments in Haixi, but many people, including Xiapi, Donghai, and even Peixian County, which is separated from Haixi by Xiapi, also focused their attention on the small projectile of Haixi.
This place, Haixi County, suddenly became the focus of the entire Lianghuai region.
Deng Ji, a name that is extremely unfamiliar to many people, has begun to attract people's attention.
This man's rise seems quite dramatic.
He was originally just a minor official in Jiyang County, Nanyang County. Later, he ended up in Xudu for unknown reasons and interacted with many people.
The prefect of Runan was full of favors, the military advisor offered wine to Guo Jia, the minister Xun You, the minister Xun Yu...
These people seem to be closely related to Deng Ji.
Moreover, the fact that Deng Ji had assisted Dian Wei in training soldiers in Xudu was also revealed. So the name of joining the army with one arm and supervising postal services gradually became louder. After that, Deng Ji was still a hidden man.
Now the son-in-law of Cao Ji, the governor of the Shaofu Prefecture, has also been found out. A year ago, Deng Ji's reputation was not great, but a year later, he had begun to take charge of the government and achieved remarkable results.
However, it is precisely because of Deng Ji's aura that the name Cao Peng has not spread except for a few people...
In the Pei County government office, a middle-aged man was frowning with a worried look on his face.
He is dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes and is tall.
He has a very handsome appearance and gives people a kind and generous look.
However, when it comes to the most striking feature, it is those persuasive ears.
The earlobes are large and thick.
If you follow the sayings in the fortune-telling of later generations, this is a blessing for both ears.
There are a few people in the flower hall.
A man in rich attire sat in the center, and behind him, on one left and one on his right, were two burly men.
One, wearing a parrot green shirt, with a beautiful beard hanging down his chest. His maroon face, silkworm eyebrows, and red-phoenix eyes gave him a terrifying aura.
The other one was dressed in black robes, with a leopard head and eyes, and a beard like a steel needle, which gave him a secretly fierce aura.
He had a dark face and crossed his chest with his hands.
He and the red-faced man stood quietly behind the man in fine clothes, just like two generals humming.
"Gongyou, what's going on?
Haven't the arrangements been made? How could something like this happen suddenly...Mai Ren died suddenly, Haixi Salt Road suddenly died?"
"Lord, this matter is really strange, and I can't blame Gongyou."
A man sitting at the bottom of the flower hall stood up and bowed.
"None of us thought that Haixi Ling would be so difficult. When Gongyou told me about it, I didn't pay too much attention.
But in order to ensure the timely delivery of military supplies and weapons, I even contacted the Yuzhou Mountain pirates. Who would have known... Three thousand pirates disappeared in Haixi, and Guan Hai of Xuezhou also died in battle. Haixi died almost overnight.
, quickly became stronger, and also blocked our salt road. I have sent people to the East China Sea and sent three batches of goods in a row, but they were either confiscated by Haixi County, or their whereabouts were mysteriously unknown...
There is already some commotion among the Lianghuai salt merchants, and if the Haixi affairs cannot be resolved as soon as possible, I am afraid it will have a huge impact on the lord."
"This Deng Ji is quite a talented person."
The man in rich clothes suddenly spoke, but no one expected that he would say such words.
"The Lord's intention..."
"How about sending someone to contact him and do some spying?"
Sun Qian tried and said, "I once had a relationship with Deng Ji's brother-in-law.
only……"
"Just what?"
"At that time, I wanted to teach Deng Ji a lesson, so I teamed up with Lu Bu's pretender Lu Ji to frame him. But somehow, that kid escaped. I felt that this person seemed to be quite hostile to the lord, so I Discuss with Zifang to deal with Deng Ji."
"Gongyou, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Sun Qian lowered his head and did not answer.
The man in black robe suddenly said: "My arm is broken, why should I worry about it?
My younger brother is willing to lead a group of troops to Haixi, take the head of the dog with the broken arm, and offer it to my brother. Once the broken arm is dead, the salt road will be opened."
