After get off work, Chen Mu went to Wang Jun's house for a drink.
He and Wang Jun have been friends for a long time, and they are now old friends for many years, and they can talk very well.
Thanks to his blessing, Wang Jun became a regular attendant and gradually became rich.
Not only did he have the power, he also helped the clan, occupied land in his hometown, and helped arrange official positions for the clan's children.
For example, in Qingzhou, there are currently two of Wang Jun's younger brothers serving as county magistrates. They are fairly honest people, but they don't have the talent to govern the place. They have county magistrates, county lieutenants and other assistants to help them manage, and they will not let them go wrong.
Wang Jun's home is outside Qinglong Gate, just two streets away from Zhang Rang's home. When he heard that Chen Mu was coming, Wang Jun went out to greet him in person. He laughed and said, "Zi Gui, I haven't been here for a long time. Things are very busy at the Shangshu desk. I'm afraid I forgot."
I have this old friend."
Chen Mu held hands with him and chuckled as he walked in: "What did Brother Xiang Heng say? I have always treated him as an elder brother. How could I forget about him? I just returned to Jinan last year and only came back recently."
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"Oh? How's Brother Xuande?"
Wang Jun also has a very good relationship with Liu Bei, and they treat each other as brothers.
"Same as usual, I might come to Luoyang soon."
The two entered the vestibule, walked through the garden, and walked into the hall. Wang Jun's family was definitely not as big as Zhang Rang's family.
But as a permanent servant, with a high position and authority, naturally he would not live in a small place.
Entering the front hall, the two of them sat on a mat.
Wang Jun had a lot of spices on him, and there was no weird smell that was unique to eunuchs mentioned in the book.
This is the habit of eunuchs, or not just eunuchs, many people in the Eastern Han Dynasty also like to do this, such as Xun Yu, who was particularly coquettish and filled the room with fragrance.
Hearing Chen Mu say that Liu Bei was coming to Luoyang, Wang Jun was a little surprised and said: "Xuande is going to be promoted again."
Except for the time when a county magistrate is on vacation or asking for leave, he can go to other places. He must stay in the place at ordinary times, and asking for leave does not mean that he can just ask for it. There must be something special.
Such as wedding and funeral leave, otherwise without the emperor's edict, coming to Luoyang rashly would be leaving one's post without permission, which was considered a serious crime at that time.
Chen Mu nodded and said: "Yes, the emperor plans to transfer the eldest brother to Luoyang, it should be this year."
Wang Jun put his hands on his hands and laughed and said: "It seems that Xuande is going to have a great career. At his age, he was transferred to the capital as a capital official. He will work in a certain position for two more years and become the assistant governor of the capital at the age of thirty. He is very lucky.
I will become the ninth minister before I am ten years old, and I will be a very popular minister, just around the corner."
"The eldest brother is not a filial or talented person. This is a flaw, and the promotion speed may not be too fast."
Chen Mu said slowly: "But my eldest brother has done a lot of credit. He followed Lu Shangshu to quell the Yellow Turbans, and captured the Taishan bandits in Jinan. Last year, he also wiped out Zhang Chun, Zhang Ju, and Wuhuan rebellion. He has many military exploits, so he should have a chance."
Liu Bei is also twenty-eight years old this year. Being a governor at such a young age is actually a considerable promotion. If he hadn't had clan status and military exploits, there would have been countless criticisms in the court.
However, it is not uncommon for people to become feudal officials at a young age. For example, Yang Biao, Yang Ci’s son, is only 46 years old this year, but he became the prefect of Yingchuan at the age of 30, the prefect of Nanyang at the age of 46, and already served as the eunuch at the age of 46.
Wei Wei waited for the nine ministers to go through a circle, and next year he became Sikong Situ at the age of 47.
There is also an example of Cao Cao. He became the prime minister of Jinan at the age of 29. Yuan Shu is even more outrageous. You must know that he is Yuan Shao's younger brother. Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and Xu You are related to each other, which means that the three of them are close in age. Yuan Shu should be older than Cao Cao.
Small or similar.
Cao Cao did not become the Prime Minister of Jinan until he was 29 years old, while Yuan Shu had already served as the Yin of Henan during the Guanghe period, and later as the general of the Tiger Guard. At that time, it was estimated that he was only in his 20s as he was about the same age as Cao Cao.
It can be seen that as long as your background is strong enough, it is not difficult to become a high official at a young age.
It's just that Liu Bei is not like Yang Biao Yuan Shu and Cao Cao. Both Yang Biao and Yuan Shu are the fourth generation and the third prince. Although the Cao family cannot compare with them in terms of background, they still have a father who ranks among the third princes. No matter what, they are better than Liu Bei, a wild man.
Too strong.
Therefore, if he had not helped Zhang Rang and obtained so much money for Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, no matter how much Liu Beili had contributed, he would have been given away to a county captain just like in history.
Don't upgrade.
Now Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty wants to bring Liu Bei to Luoyang, and he doesn't know what position he will be assigned. He might as well just get him to be dismissed as a casual general. Who knows what Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty thinks.
"When you come back today, you should do more than just drink and chat with me."
Wang Jun greeted his servants to serve wine and food.
Chen Mu smiled calmly: "It's true that I haven't come to see my brother for a while, and I miss him very much. In addition, there is something I want to talk to my brother about."
"What's the matter?"
Wang Jun was curious. Usually, the two of them just drank and chatted, but this was the first time that Chen Mu took the initiative to come to him to talk about business.
"This matter must not be heard by outsiders."
Chen Mu glanced at the maids serving next to him. Each of these eunuchs' families had countless young and beautiful maids. They could only look at them but not eat them. He didn't know why they liked young women so much. Wouldn't it be better to find some old ladies to serve them?
"Go down."
Wang Jun waved his hand and asked the surrounding maids and attendants to leave the hall.
It was only at this moment that Chen Mu looked solemn and said seriously: "Brother, I would like to ask, does your Majesty take Shenshijiao every day?"
Wang Jun was confused and said: "Zi Gui asked what he was doing. This is a palace secret. Don't pry."
"Oh, brother, it is precisely because this matter is so important that I came to discuss it with you."
Chen Mu sighed and said: "Your Majesty indulges in lust every day, and your dragon body will inevitably become worse day by day. If you don't control it, I'm afraid... I also care about your majesty's dragon body."
"That's it."
Wang Jun thought about it: "Your Majesty only started taking it last year. It was originally one pill every three days, now it is one pill a day, and recently it is said that it has reached two pills a day. The dosage is indeed increasing, but Emperor Cheng has no restraint. It is said that every day
He died suddenly after taking seven pills. His Majesty took a smaller dose, so it should be fine."
"If that's the case, then that's okay."
Chen Mu nodded, as if he breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Jun wondered: "Why is Zigui suddenly so concerned about your majesty's body?"
Chen Mu said with a smile: "Brother, you don't know that if your Majesty is in good health, the country will be stable. If you are not in good health, disaster will be imminent."
"That's true. I know this without you having to tell me."
Wang Jun rolled his eyes.
These eunuchs are based on the emperor's trust. If the emperor disappears, it will indeed be a disaster.
Chen Mu smiled, didn't say anything to him, and talked about other things.
After staying with Wang Jun for a while, he went back drunk when it got dark.
After leaving the gate of Wang Jun's house, Wang Jun sent him outside. After he got on the carriage, he reluctantly said goodbye.
Sitting on the carriage, Chen Mu seemed to suddenly wake up from alcohol and began to think quickly in his mind.
The harvest from this trip was not small.
Last year, I took one pill every three days, and this year, I took one pill a day. With Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty being as unrestrained as he is, I'm afraid it's not far off to increase the dose.
No wonder he will suddenly die suddenly next year. It seems that there is no reason.
If this continues, if nothing unexpected happens, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty will probably die suddenly next year just like history did.
Once these are confirmed, there should be no problems.
During the next period of time, it is almost time to go to Zhang Rang to contact Zhang Rang and pave the way for the next step.
General, I have wronged you. Even if Zhang Rang is of the same mind as you, you will still have to die.