It was already mid-July when Huangfusong received the order to go north.
By this time, the Yellow Turbans in Yanzhou, Yuzhou had been almost wiped out. Although there were still minor disturbances in other places, including Yangzhou, Jingzhou and other places, the scale of the Yellow Turbans was much smaller.
Zhu Jun led Sun Jian all the way and defeated Zhao Hong at Wancheng in the north of Jingzhou. Sun Jian defeated the enemy generals and was recognized as a Sima of another department.
At this time, Huangfu Song was finishing the work for Chen Guo and Liang Guo. He heard the order and was ready to go north.
Chen and Liang are located below Chenliu. Although Chenliu's Yellow Turban forces have been almost wiped out, there are still Yellow Turban commanders remaining in Dongjun above, so Huangfusong plans to go directly from Chenliu's border to Dongjun. Jizhou.
It was already dark when Chen stayed with Jiwu, and the army was stationed in Jiwu. Chen Mu's camp was outside Jiwu City. From that day on, he became wary of Huangfu Song and was used to camping alone.
At night, a convoy slowly entered Chen Mu's military camp.
Chen Mu had known the news a long time ago and came out to greet him. After Wang Jun got off the carriage, he said to him with a calm face: "Brother, go in and talk."
"Um."
Chen Mu understood this and quickly walked into his general's tent with Wang Jun.
There is a table in the tent, and the two of them are sitting opposite each other.
After Wang Jun sat down, he couldn't wait to say: "What my dear brother said is true. Wang Yun indeed submitted the memorial, and he even added your Puyin Chen family at the end."
Added Puyin Chen family?
Chen Mu was shocked, what happened to Wang Yun? It was obviously a trap set by Huangfu Song, so why did he really get into it?
"What did the emperor say?"
Chen Mu asked calmly.
Wang Jun shook his head: "Fortunately, Duke Zhang listened to my advice and did not destroy this memorial. Instead, he presented it to the emperor in person. The emperor only punished some of the aristocratic families on the list, deposed them from their official positions, and ordered the virtuous brother to enter Luoyang as soon as possible. After entering the Hongdu sect to study, the only thing left to do is to ask Duke Zhang to arrest the person who wrote the letter and bring him back, so that the emperor can interrogate him personally."
Chen Mu chuckled lightly: "Chang Shi Zhang still listens to the advice."
Wang Jun smiled bitterly and said: "Wouldn't destroying it on the spot be a cover-up? When they present the memorial next time, the emperor will definitely be angry and ask Duke Zhang whether he is destroying evidence. Duke Zhang still understands this."
"Um."
Chen Mu nodded.
Historical records record that Zhang Rang was indeed scolded by Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty this time. Although I don’t know how he settled it in the end, he even made Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty rely on him even more. He even called Zhang Rang my father. statement.
But at least the situation in front of him must be very embarrassing for Zhang Rang.
Wang Jun said with a bitter face: "Brother Xian, you helped us in this matter. Logically speaking, we should not trouble you anymore. But the emperor seems to be really angry this time. Not only did he order the dismissal of the officials on the list, The aristocratic family asked Mr. Zhang to take that man back as soon as possible, but now I can only come to you to ask for advice."
"Wang Yun must be famous all over the world now."
Chen Mu asked, seemingly meaningfully.
There was a trace of hatred in Wang Jun's eyes: "Not only is he famous all over the world, the memorials of the government and the public to impeach Duke Zhang flew to the Mingguang Palace like snowflakes. Although they were all suppressed by the emperor, if this continues, Duke Zhang may not be able to hold on for long. .”
The eunuch group is headed by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong. If any one of these two falls, it will be a huge blow to them.
Although it's not yet to the point where everyone is pushing against the wall, it's not far off.
"I have a question I want to ask."
Chen Mu carefully considered his words and asked, "Did Chang Shi Zhang... have colluded with Zhang Jiao?"
Wang Jun's face changed slightly.
Now everyone in the government and the public is saying that Zhang Rang colluded with Zhang Jiao, and the memorial submitted by Wang Yun is the evidence. Even the emperor almost believes it.
But what about actually?
They really colluded...
Zhang Jiao started preaching more than 20 years ago. After more than ten years of development, his followers have grown step by step and become hugely influential.
In the past few years, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty summoned Liu Tao, a well-known clan member in both the government and the public, many times. Liu Tao once said that the Julu man spread his horns to deceive the people and had evil intentions and should be punished.
Lieutenant Le Chuan, the captain of Fengche, and Shi Hansi, the chief strategist, all wrote to Zhang Jue that he might be plotting a rebellion. In addition to conferring Xu Feng to protect him, there were many officials and eunuchs in the court who were also trying to excuse Zhang Jue, including
Including Zhang Rang.
The main reason is that many officials in the government and the public are believers in the Yellow Turban Way, and there are also many eunuchs in the palace who also believe in the Yellow Turban Way.
Although Zhang Jiao has no faith, he accepts bribes.
How could Ma Yuanyi not give money to the two greedy eunuchs Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong when he was paying bribes in Luoyang?
A large part of it was transferred through Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong's guests.
Therefore, when the Yellow Turban Rebellion was investigated, Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong were Zhang Jiao's facilitator even if he was not a participant.
If Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty really got the evidence, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty would probably kill Zhang and Zhao Zhong to subvert his power, let alone the two eunuchs who helped him make money, even if they were his biological fathers.
Therefore, Wang Jun kept secret about this matter, shaking his head repeatedly: "How is it possible? Of course Mr. Zhang did not collude with Zhang Jiao."
Chen Mu whispered: "Since there is no collusion, Changshi Zhang doesn't need to be afraid, and you won't come to me."
Wang Jun: "......"
It's really hard to deal with smart people.
Wang Jun could only smile bitterly and said: "Okay, I admit that Mr. Zhang did receive a lot of money from Zhang Jiao."
"Let me guess, you can't find the person who wrote the letter."
Chen Mu touched his chin.
He is seventeen years old this year and has a green beard growing on his chin, which is quite prickly to the touch.
Wang Jun sighed and said, "I can't hide anything from my dear brother. That Hou Xu is from Wei County. After Zhang Gong came out from the emperor, he immediately sent people to search for him in his hometown. In the end, they all came to nothing. His whole family had already gone upstairs."
Kong. That’s why I came to see my dear brother, firstly to convey the emperor’s order, and secondly, to ask for your help to see if I can find that person.”
Chen Mu asked strangely: "Why must we find him? What the emperor wants is just evidence of whether Zhang Changshi colluded with the Yellow Turbans. He can reward a dead soldier with money and pretend to be this person, so he can fool him. There is no need to do this.
Make a big splash, unless..."
Unless that person has conclusive evidence that Zhang Jiao bribed Zhang Rang.
Wang Jun said strangely: "Brother Xian, we didn't expect this method, but brother Xian made a good guess. Hou Xu has many receipts in his hand, all of which are stamped with the seal of Duke Zhang..."
Good guy.
Zhang Rang is really fastidious. He accepts bribes and returns them with receipts and stamps with his official seal. He is really a good and trustworthy businessman.
Chen Mu said speechlessly: "Changshi Zhang is really an honest person in his work."
Wang Jun laughed and said: "Mr. Zhang was also deceived..."
What else could Chen Mu say.
Strictly speaking, he was also cheated by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong.
The most he wanted to find Wang Jun was to help Liu Bei get a clan status.
As a result, Zhang let Zhao Zhong see that he was a talent, so he wanted to study at Hongdu School and vigorously cultivate him.
Perhaps in the eyes of Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, this is a great gift.
After all, for ordinary students at that time, entering the Hongdu School was a matter of one step. Even if they were ostracized by aristocratic families, there were countless people who wanted to get in.
Just look at the current Shangshu Ling Liang Hu. He was born in a poor family. After graduating from Hongdu School at the age of twenty, Zhang Rang directly made him a governor, then a prefect, and then moved to the central government to serve as a powerful Shangshu Ling.
, I am only thirty years old this year, and I am already a high-ranking official with a generous salary, power and wealth.
If Chen Mu takes this path, his promotion rate will be as fast as a rocket.
But Chen Mu understood their good intentions, but he knew that this road would not last long. In a few years, everyone would have to finish it. Everyone would know how miserable the eunuch faction would be by then, so Chen Mu didn't do anything at all.
I thought about trying to curry favor with the eunuch.
But it's fine now.
I asked you to help, but I didn’t ask you to go beyond.
If you do this, Huangfu Song, Wang Yun and others will think that Chen Mu has colluded with the eunuchs and has become a member of the eunuch faction, and they will target him.
As a result, Chen Mu himself was inexplicably trapped in the whirlpool of this political struggle.
If Wang Yun had not written the Puyin Chen family on the list, then Chen Mu could completely ignore Wang Jun now, because he had not yet had too many entanglements with the eunuch factions, so he could just sell some favors, but forget about selling his life.
But now that Wang Yun has done something like this, even if Chen Mu is forced to board the pirate ship, after all, once Zhang Rang is defeated and the list is confirmed, he will still be implicated.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Mu said slowly: "You can let me help you find someone, but now is not the time."
"How long will it take?"
Wang Jun asked anxiously.
Chen Mu said: "I'm waiting for two people."
"Who are you waiting for?"
Boom.
There was a loud noise outside the camp.
"Hoo ho ho ho ho ho!"
Cheers from the soldiers came one after another, disturbing the peace in the tent.
"what happened?"
Chen Mu shouted outside.
The guard at the door entered the tent and said: "Sima, Zhang Sima has found a man. The two of them are fighting hard. They said they want to raise the front tooth flag in the army. They are now competing."
Chen Mu laughed and said to Wang Jun: "It seems that I have already waited for one of them. Brother, why don't you go out with me to have a look?"
"Okay, then go and see who you are waiting for."
Wang Jun stood up and went out with him.
Huangfusong was supplemented by strong men from all over Yuzhou and Yanzhou. Now he had an army of forty to fifty thousand, so powerful that it was naturally impossible to live in the city. When he rested at night, he could only camp in the wild.
Chen Mu was stationed in the military camp, where he learned from Lu Zhi. The tents were placed in an orderly manner, surrounded by fences, and an open space was left in front as a school ground.
The soldiers formed a circle on the school field, clapped their hands and made noise, shouting: "Compete again, compete again."
Chen Mu and Wang Jun approached.
Then they saw Zhang Fei and another man lying on the ground, panting like cows, with two broken incisor flags lying next to them.
"Chen Sima is here."
"See Sima."
"what happened?"
Chen Mu asked with a smile.
Hu Ping smiled and said: "Sima, Zhang Sima brought back a man. He said that he had fought before, and there was no winner or loser. When they got to the army, they had to compete again. The two of them first raised the incisor flag, which was easy, and then they fought for the flagpole.
The front tooth flag was broken into two pieces."
Seeing Chen Mu coming over, Zhang Fei was lying on the ground, wearing rough clothes and laughing loudly: "Hahahaha, fourth brother, this man named Dian Wei you are talking about is really awesome. In addition to obeying the eldest brother and the second brother in my life, now I also
I surrendered to him."
"oh?"
Chen Mu smiled and said, "You won't obey me?"
Zhang Fei said confidently: "You are the fourth child. If you want to obey, you must obey me as the elder brother. How can an elder brother obey his younger brother?"
Chen Mu: "..."
Every time I quarrel with Zhang Fei, I feel like I'm at a disadvantage. He talks nonsense, and I get very angry when he can't say anything.