Chapter 268 The enemy doesn't move, I don't move; the enemy moves, I move!
Chapter 268 If the enemy doesn’t move, I won’t move; if the enemy moves, I will move!
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
It’s already the beginning of autumn, but the autumn tiger is still wreaking havoc.
Chen Qun was sitting in the garden reading a book, but he seemed uneasy. Chen Shi, an old family member, couldn't help but worry a little. He looked at Chen Qun quietly, but didn't know what to do. Chen Shi was a third-generation retainer of the Chen family.
Since his grandfather's generation, he has been working for the Chen family, serving Chen Shi and Chen Ji successively. He also watched Chen Qun grow up, so when he saw Chen Qun like this, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
In Chen Shen's impression, Chen Qun has an elegant nature and rarely behaves inappropriately.
Children of aristocratic families must learn etiquette from birth. Keeping emotions and anger hidden? That is a must! The most important thing is to have demeanor in every gesture... Chen Qun's behavior at this time is obviously not in line with the demeanor of a descendant of aristocratic families.
, also shows the anxiety in his heart.
But the problem is that Chen Chen doesn't know how to comfort Chen Qun.
"Please come, madam."
Chen Chen finally came up with a good idea and ordered his servants.
Chen Qun got married three years ago. The woman is the daughter of the Xun family in Yingchuan, that is, the daughter of Xun Yu, one of the eight dragons of the Xun family. Xun Yu is the youngest among the eight dragons and is also Xun Yu's uncle.
.So to a certain extent, Chen Qun and Xun Yu can be considered relatives.
This is also in line with the marital status of aristocratic families.
The marriages between each other are intertwined. Even though the Chen family has been somewhat weakened in recent years, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, but its foundation is still there.
The relationship between Chen Qun and Xun's daughter is very good, and they can be regarded as equals.
On weekdays, if Chen Qun has something on his mind, he will definitely discuss it with Xun's daughter, and Xun's daughter may not be able to give any advice, but it can make Chen Qun feel at ease. At this time, Xun's daughter needs to come forward to persuade him.
Maybe it can help Chen Qun calm down his anxious mood.
Chen Qun closed his eyes and tapped the railing with his fingers.
There were sudden footsteps behind him. He frowned and turned around to see a dignified and gentle woman coming to his side.
"Madam, why are you here?"
That woman is none other than Xun's daughter.
"My husband seems to have something on his mind?"
"Well……"
Chen Qun subconsciously turned around and saw Chen Su standing in the distance with his hands in his hands.
He sighed softly, pulled Xun's daughter's catkins and sat down, "I'm wondering, it's been the fourth day since Cao Youxue took office, but he hasn't done anything yet. Before, his treasury was burned, and he had vowed to give people
It looks good. But so far, there has been no movement at all, and I can’t help but feel a little anxious. What exactly does Cao Youxue think about? What is he planning to do? Or, has he always ignored it? "
Xun's daughter couldn't help but remain silent.
She heard Chen Qun mention the 'Cao Babai' more than once, but to be honest, she didn't know anything about Cao Peng.
I only know that my cousin paid great attention to the young man and once praised Cao Peng that he would become a great person in the future. Chen Qun and Cao Peng also had a good relationship. They had been in contact with each other when they were in Xiapi. It is said that when Xiapi city was destroyed, it was still
Cao Peng saved Chen Qun, which can be regarded as a life-long friendship. This time Chen Qun came to Luoyang to take up his post and specifically mentioned Cao Peng's name. However, Cao Peng did nothing, and it is reasonable for Chen Qun to be impatient.
"Why did my husband recommend Cao Beibu in the first place?"
"This... I can't tell you, but when he was in Haixi, he solved a major case.
Most outsiders thought that his brother-in-law solved the case, but I saw with my own eyes how he peeled off the cocoon and found the truth.
In addition, he has good skills and can save my life, so when I came here this time, he was the first thing I thought of."
"In that case, can your husband trust him?"
Chen Qun was stunned for a moment, "What does the word 'faith' mean by Madam?"
Xun's daughter smiled slightly and said softly: "I mean, since my husband believes in him, why should he be anxious? If you recommend him, you must believe in his talents. There must be a reason why he is dormant. When the time comes, he will naturally
Take action. If your husband is still worried, then simply ask him. There is no point in sitting here and being restless. If you don't ask him, how can he tell you?"
Chen Qun's heart was moved, and he suddenly put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "What Madam said is absolutely true. I can't understand it, so I just go to him."
After saying that, he stood up and said, "Chen Xian, prepare your carriage and horses and go to Tongtuo Street."
Weifu Yamen in the north of Luoyang is located on Tongtuo Street.
Cao Peng was looking through the documents in the flower hall, trying to find clues. In front of him, there was a piece of hemp paper with densely written words and sketches in charcoal, which looked a bit messy. Hearing from Chen Qun
When he came to visit, Cao Peng quickly welcomed him in.
"Brother, why are you here?"
Chen Qun smiled and said: "Today is sunny and windy, and it is also the time when the chrysanthemums are blooming.
I heard that there is a good place at the foot of Beimang Mountain, which is also the best place to enjoy chrysanthemums. I have nothing to do, so I just asked my dear brother to go with me."
Beimang Mountain, viewing chrysanthemums?
Cao Peng was startled and blurted out: "What the eldest brother is talking about is the Juhua Temple?"
"Hey, my dear brother also knows?"
Cao Peng nodded, "The last time I passed through Luoyang, I had a chance meeting with the owner of Juhua Nunnery."
"oh?"
Chen Qun perked up and sat up straight, "The Chrysanthemum Immortal lives in Juhua Temple... Hehe, when I came to Luoyang, I heard people singing that the Chrysanthemum Immortal is quite beautiful and very charming. There are also unknown people.
The poet wrote a poem for her, which praised her very highly.
His poems are peaceful and his words are not very beautiful, but they contain profound meanings.
I love the connotation of his poems, so I wrote them down carefully: In the Chrysanthemum Temple in Juhuawu, the Chrysanthemum Fairy lives in the Chrysanthemum Temple. The Chrysanthemum Fairy plants chrysanthemum branches and offers chrysanthemums as wine money..."
Chen Qun was reciting the song "Chrysanthemum Temple Song" and suddenly noticed that Cao Peng's expression looked a little strange.
He stopped, looked at Cao Peng, and remained silent for a long time.
"Well, this poem is written by me."
Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh.
This poem was originally a prank by him, but unexpectedly it was sung by others.
I just hope that Brother Bohu will not blame himself in the future and try to write a better poem.
Chen Qun pointed at Cao Peng and laughed and said: "Let me just say, the wording of this poem is quite familiar to me. Among the people I know, you seem to be the only one who can use such peaceful words to convey hidden meanings...
...By the way, that chrysanthemum fairy fruit is so beautiful? Are you..."
"No!"
Cao Peng immediately denied it.
"Then let's go."
"Going right now?"
"Why, is it possible that we still need to inform the Chrysanthemum Immortal?"
It seems that Chen Qun has determined that Cao Peng and the owner of Juhua Temple have some unclear relationship.
Think about it, if there is no connection, how could Cao Peng compose a poem for a monk? The key is that the monk is quite famous in Luoyang, and Cao Peng is young, romantic and talented, so even if the two of them are different,
The unclear relationship seems to be reasonable.
I guess it's not just Chen Qun who thinks so.
Many people who don’t know the truth would think so...
Cao Peng felt that it was necessary for him to write a letter to Huang Yueying and explain the situation to Huang Yueying, otherwise misunderstandings would easily arise.
To be honest, Cao Peng didn't really want to go to Juhua Temple.
On the one hand, it was because he wanted to look through the documents and search for clues; on the other hand, it was because the bhikshuni was charming and charming. Especially the sultry style of Yue Guan impressed Cao Peng deeply. He was not Liu Xia either.
Hui, what if... wouldn't I feel sorry for Yueying?
But now that Chen Qun had spoken, Cao Peng couldn't refuse.
In my heart, there was still some hope, wanting to see the 'Chrysanthemum Fairy' again.
Of course, this thought was not caused by desire, but more by the prank song that made him feel somewhat guilty.
Because in Cao Peng’s previous life, ‘chrysanthemum’ had a different connotation!
"Since the eldest brother invites you kindly, the younger brother is disrespectful."
So Cao Peng changed into a white shirt, but then he thought about it and took it off again, wearing a green shirt instead.
According to the rules, it is a custom to wear white clothes in autumn. For example, Chen Qun is wearing a white shirt with a wide collar, and his clothes are flying when he walks, which makes him look like an immortal. However, Cao Peng changed into a green shirt, revealing his
A dignified air. In the past two years, his body has become stronger and stronger, so he wears green clothes and looks even more heroic. The two of them left the official office, and Cao Peng boarded Chen Qun's carriage and slowly walked out of the city.
"Brother, do you have something to say?"
"Um?"
"Don't hide it from me. I can feel it. You have something to ask me."
On the carriage, Cao Peng suddenly spoke.
Chen Qun was startled, then smiled bitterly.
"You're a really powerful guy."
Chen Qun thought for a while and asked, "You have been here for three or four days. What are your plans?"
"Intend?"
"Yeah, didn't you say you want to give people color?"
Cao Peng was silent!
He glanced outside the car through the car curtain.
Chen Qun understood immediately and said softly: "Zifang is my confidant, you can rest assured."
Zifang, whose name is Chen Ju, is a driver and is driving a carriage for Chen Qun.
He is Chen Shen's great-grandson, one generation younger than Chen Qun. But he is about the same age as Chen Qun, and he looks like he is in his mid-twenties this year.
Now that Chen Qun has spoken, it means that there is no need to avoid Chen Ju.
Cao Peng sighed, "I can't trust the people in Beiya."
"ah?"
"I don't really believe those slaves.
Let’s not talk too far, just take the fire in the warehouse as an example. I think it was the work of internal thieves. The Bei Yamen were on duty at that time, but so many people did not see the thieves who started the fire. Almost everyone thought that it was accidental.
The water leak...but anyone with a discerning eye can tell that it was done on purpose.
Nowadays, I don’t believe in any of these patrol soldiers in Beiya.
Including the cooks and cooks in the inner house... I can't trust them all. These days, Xiaoluan is responsible for all my meals, and no one is allowed to interfere. Brother, think about it, the entire Beiya is not allowed to do so.
I trust you, so what can I do?"
When Chen Qun heard this, his expression suddenly changed.
From Bei Yamen, he thought of his own county government.
Since taking office, he has not changed his staff on a large scale, and many of his staff have been left behind by his predecessor.
So, are these slaves trustworthy?
But one good thing is that after Chen Qun came to Luoyang, all the servants and servants in the inner house were replaced. It was not because Chen Qun was cautious, but because he brought his retainers and servants with him. Yingchuan Xun family, Yingchuan Chen family
, who is not a famous family? How can a family lack domestic slaves! Chen Qun's appointment as the Luoyang Order is also a big official position. It is impossible for the Chen family to neglect Chen Changwen.
Not to mention, the family background of the Xun family is even better than that of the Chen family.
Cao Peng saw Chen Qun deep in thought, so he comforted him and said: "The Master said: If you want to be good at your work, you must first sharpen your tools.
Brother, you and I have heavy responsibilities when we come to Luoyang this time, so we need to be more careful. Luoyang is not Haixi. Where there are no rules, I will follow the rules; but in Luoyang, everything has rules, and you and I want to change
You must first learn to understand this situation.
The fire in the warehouse was a test.
Some people want to know exactly how I will act.
The less anxious I am, the more anxious they become; the less aggressive I am, the more suspicious they become. Now that the enemy is hidden and we are clear, there is no need to be anxious. However, the eldest brother can take this opportunity to sort out Luoyang a little.
For example, before, brother strengthened the inspection at the city gate, but the efficiency was too slow. I have a way to increase the efficiency. Brother, you can set up a number plate system to enter and exit Luoyang and issue number plates. If there is no number plate, entry is allowed but no exit is allowed.
...In this way, you can have a clear understanding of the situation in Luoyang..."
"Number plate system?"
Chen Qun couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
“This is just an idea, but I don’t have a specific plan yet.
At the same time, brother can reorganize the market. Luoyang market is a bit chaotic now, but it is a group of merchants after all. Even if it has energy, how much energy does it have? Brother, first reorganize the market and stabilize the people's livelihood in Luoyang. And the attention of those people is
Focus on me, and the elder brother can do whatever he wants without much hindrance. Once the people's livelihood is stable and the people of Luoyang return to their hearts, then the elder brother can take control of the entire Luoyang... Brother, you are Luoyang now.
Order, what we have to consider is the stability of Luoyang, rather than focusing on trivial matters."
Chen Qun felt suddenly enlightened.
He had been in Luoyang for a week. Speaking of which, his attention had always been focused on the case of Zhu Zan's death and the subsequent warehouse fire. He did not pay attention to people's livelihood. Little did he know that with Chen Qun's background, rectifying people's livelihood,
It's not too difficult.
Behind the great merchants of Luoyang, there are many wealthy families who support them.
Chen Qun himself is a member of a noble family, so naturally he will not be hindered...
"A wise brother's words will enlighten my brother."
Chen Qun couldn't help but smile and patted Cao Peng's shoulder gently, "It seems that I didn't choose the wrong person when I recommended the good brother."
Unknowingly, the carriage and horses had arrived at the city gate.
A group of chariots passed by Chen Qun's carriage. Cao Peng glanced at it accidentally, but seemed to see a familiar figure.
He couldn't help being startled, and quickly stopped the carriage and walked out to watch.
But I saw the motorcade slowly walking away along the street, and the familiar figure just now had long disappeared.
"Brother Xian, what's wrong?"
Chen Qun stuck his head out and asked curiously.
Cao Peng shook his head, "Nothing... By the way, where did that car fight just now come from?"
Chen Qun naturally didn't know either, but it didn't matter. He immediately asked Chen Ju to get out of the car, ran to the gate of the city, and asked the doorman on duty.
After a while, Chen Ju came back and said, "Sir, the caravan just now was the caravan of the Su family, a wealthy family in Zhongshan.
According to the uncle, the Su family brings a large number of furs to Luoyang for sale every year during this season, and they also have shops in Luoyang City."
Zhongshan Su family?
never heard of that……
Cao Peng scratched his head and said to himself that it was impossible.
How could that person have any contact with the Su family in Zhongshan? And he was also involved in the caravan?
Maybe you saw the wrong person!
Cao Peng thought of this and boarded the carriage.
Chen Qun didn't ask any more questions, and just ordered Chen Ju to drive... Just like that, the group of carriages and horses drove out of Luoyang City and headed towards Beimang.
