The wind rises in the east of Luoyang, and the fragrance passes through the west of Luoyang. ------Tang Dynasty. Cao Ye "Four Watchtowers"

said that Guo's father spoke, and Chen Long, who listened, was speechless, and said in his heart that this uncle bundled Chen Qun and Guo Jia for sale, buy one and get one free; This task of convincing the patriarch Chen Yu has become an obstacle that he must overcome. Chen Qun wanted to say more, but Chen Long pulled his sleeve and said to Father Guo: "Uncle Shi's mood is understandable. Feng Xiao is not only Changwen's younger brother, but also my younger brother, I will go to meet the old patriarch tomorrow and ask him for instructions in person. ”

Before parting, Guo Jiafei wanted to leave Zhou Budo at home for the night, and asked Yuan Zhi to draw him military maps of various places. Chen Long thought about it and agreed, and only told Zhou Budo to gather at the inn at noon tomorrow. Back at the inn, Chen Qun said goodbye, Chen Long made an appointment with him, and went to Chen's house early tomorrow morning to visit the old patriarch.

Chen Long returned to the guest room, pushed open the back window, and the breeze on the water slowly blew into the window lattice, which was refreshing. Chen Long looked at the Guo family's mansion on the other side, thinking of a countermeasure to persuade Chen Yu tomorrow. There has been some progress in the recruitment of Guo Jia, and the results are still gratifying, and I hope that Zhou Budo can seize the opportunity to become friends with Fengxiao, one of the best strategists in the world. Thinking about competing for the world, accompanied by two prodigies by his side, Chen Long was slightly proud.

In the light brain, Chen Yu's materials were carefully listed, and Chen Long read them carefully, and slowly had a plan in his heart. Drinking and talking with Chen Yong at night is not lonely. Chen Yong talked about the Yingchuan Xun family, Chen Long shook his head slightly, although Xun Yu Xun is good, but he is a diehard loyalist of the Han family, he is really not sure, and he has no time to recruit now. Chen Long asked about Xi Zhicai again, but Chen Yong was at a loss. Chen Long knew that Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu were friends, and it seemed that this trip to Luoyang had nothing to do with Xi Zhicai.

The next morning, Chen Long took Zu Lang alone, took off his brocade robe, put on a Confucian robe, and rode to the door of the Chen family. The maid guarding the door had already been informed by Chen Qun and asked Chen Long to wait in the Xuan Hall. As soon as Long Chen sat down, Chen Qun had already hurried over, and there was a hint of worry between his eyebrows. Chen Long inquired, and Chen Qun said: "When I came back yesterday, my father and I told the old patriarch about Wenlong's desire to invite a certain official. The old patriarch was resolutely opposed, and his father talked about Wenlong's benevolent political ideas and political consultations with his grandfather. In the end, I only said that I would talk about it after seeing Long Chen today. When Chen Long heard this, he was also worried in his heart, and he didn't know if his remarks about working for the benefit of the people could impress the old patriarch.

The two waited patiently, and the red sun slowly turned from east to south, and the weather gradually became hotter. Finally, someone reported: "The old man and the old man are here." Chen Long and Chen Qun hurriedly stood up, bowed and waited. After a while, I saw Chen Ji helping an old man to slowly enter the Xuan Hall, the old man had goosebumps, a tall figure, a snow-white eyebrows, a righteous face, a calm bearing, majestic eyes, a cane, wearing a gray Confucian robe, trembling and walking in front of the two, the spirit was very strong. The two hurriedly bowed to the ground to say goodbye.

Chen Yu looked Chen Long up and down, and saw that Chen Long had a long body, a handsome face, straight eyes, and a calm bearing, so he actually nodded, and it seemed that the first impression was good. Chen Ji helped the old man to sit down, the old man's waist was straight, he didn't lean on the back of the chair, his right hand was on crutches, just as the so-called right seat was dangerous, and nodded and said: "Wenlong is far away, the old man has never been far away, and where it is rude, he still looks at Haihan." Sit down and talk. ”

Chen Long didn't dare to sit, so he stood in front of the hall with Chen Qun, and the old man cleared his throat and said, "Yesterday, I heard that Wenlong is now the Taishou of Lingling, and he wants to recruit my grandson to serve. I am very relieved to practice benevolent government and be considerate of the people. However, our clan has never been out of the limelight, and Wenlong is afraid that he will be disappointed. ”

Chen Long arched his hand and said: "The words of the ancestor, I know. Dare to ask the ancestor, may tell me the reason why you don't want the children of the family to become famous? Chen Yu said: "My young man is an official, and he is happy when he hears it, and he has won the merit, and the world respects him." The middle-aged people pay attention to moral education, quiet and inaction, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. However, he was imprisoned by the party and became a prisoner of the ranks, although he was pardoned and spared, but he was unexpectedly punished by the party and his family was involved. It is the old retreat to the countryside, calming the heart, teaching and learning, and being a master from far and near. As for fame, it is not what you want, and the same is true for your children. ”

Chen Long smiled and arched his hand: "The virtue of the ancestor is famous in the world, which is enough to protect himself in troubled times. I heard that the gentleman on the beam, because of the ancestor's education, can also change the evil to the good. However, what is the cause of the disaster of the party? What are the causes of those who advocate rebellion? Why are slanderers favored? Why are traitors promoted? This generation is in a high position, and the people are displaced, so there is today's Yellow Turban Rebellion. I was lucky to be in a high position, not for the desire of the court, but to kill the ministers, punish the villain, and set things right. Today's ambition is the same as me, with both ability and political integrity, and in the prime of life, it is my natural arm to help. ”

Chen Long paused, seeing that Chen Yu was silent, as if he was recalling his life of being bullied by eunuchs and villains, he continued: "When there are virtuous people today, they all know the suffering of the people being displaced. The ancestors are highly respected, their reputation is spread in the countryside, the people are working hard and hopeless, they are looking forward to the ancestors who want to wear it, but the ancestors are in the field, and the villain is in the court, who can save them? Now I am the lord of Lingling, implementing benevolent government, and the people of Lingling have been well-being, and in time, I will be the best in the world. However, the poor people in the world, how can they not stop in Lingling County? After speaking, he bowed to the ground and looked up at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu was silent, and only after a while did he say: "What Wenlong said should be the truth. However, I have heard that you have the concept of political consultation, but do you want to oppose the big man? Chen Long said: "The Son of Heaven is immoral, and only then will the villain be in charge." The relatives of the eunuchs and the Son of Heaven are swayed, so that the virtuous ministers are not allowed to admonish, and the benevolent government cannot be implemented, and the people have no way to live. I want to dominate the world, not to oppose the Son of Heaven, but to interfere in politics for my relatives who are anti-eunuchs. Political consultation, in which the people of the world elect the ancestor as the representative, to jointly study the internal affairs program, instead of the government of the Son of Heaven alone, can benefit the people. ”

Chen Yu said: "The political consultation also touched me deeply. When you think about it, it's very meaningful. Nevertheless, the Son of Heaven is the king of a country, and my Chen family has been blessed by Heaven and has been loyal for generations, and my sons must not have anyone who opposes the Han or helps you usurp the throne. Now I want to ask Wenlong, if you have the will and kill all the traitors, will you abolish the Son of Heaven or protect the Son of Heaven? If you protect the Son of Heaven, I will promise that Changwen will go with you, so that he will be unswervingly committed to you. ”

When Chen Long heard this, his heart was unhappy. However, these big families in the late Eastern Han Dynasty were all royalists. Xun Yu died depressed in the official history, isn't it because he can't get used to Cao Cao's flying and domineering and does not protect the imperial power of the Han Dynasty? Chen Long pondered for a long time, remembering Japan's policy towards the emperor, nominally retaining the symbol of imperial power, which was a way out. So he saluted again: "I have never had the heart of usurpation, every day can be expressed, today in front of the ancestors, I am willing to make a heavy oath, if I am the emperor in the future, I am willing to die with five thunders." However, the Son of Heaven can retain the throne, and the Han can retain the title, but the power must be returned to the Political Consultative Conference, and the people of the world will rule the world. Does the ancestor think so? ”

Hearing this, Chen Yu nodded slightly, and his originally serious face actually squeezed out a smile and said, "Since this is the case, the long text is the master!" Don't waste the drive! Chen Long and Chen Qun were overjoyed, and they both knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Thank you for your compassion!" ”

The old ancestor smiled, a chrysanthemum bloomed on his face, he stood up and took a cane, and said to Chen Ji: "In the future, Wenlong's affairs will be our business." I intend to take out 500,000 taels of materials at home and let Wenlong bring them back to Lingling, which is also the well-being of the people in the world. With that, he got up and floated away.

In Chen Long's heart, a deep admiration for the old man's high wind and bright festival swelled up. Thinking of Mi Zhu scattering all his family wealth to fund Liu Bei, Wei Zi did his best to support Cao Cao, and this Chen Yu contributed money, I am afraid that he also took a fancy to his political potential. While pondering, Chen Qun said happily on the side: "The lord is above, Chen Qun is polite." Chen Long slapped Chen Qun's broad shoulders and said, "Big brother, you have to make fun of me." Don't forget, take my little Guo Jia with you when you leave! ”

Chen Long repaired another letter and asked Chen Qun to bring it to Huang Gai, appointing Chen Qun as the main secretary, Huang Anqian as the assistant to the county guard, Guo Jia as the left army division, and Zhou Budo as the right army division, all of which reported directly to Chen Long and the leading group. Chen Qun wanted to follow Chen Long to Luoyang, but Chen Long did not allow it, leaving Zulang to protect Chen Qun, and when Chen Qun was ready, he went back to Lingling directly to resume his life.

Bidding farewell to the Chen family's mansion, Chen Long hurried back to the inn, joined Zhou Budo, and drove straight to Luoyang in a carriage. It was passing by Songshan at night, and the mountain scenery was dark and dark, so Chen Long and the others stayed in the car. Early the next morning, I saw that the south of the road is a large area of mountains and forests, and a peak behind is towering, which is Songshan Mountain.

Luoyang is surrounded by mountains, eight clear waters, and the world is strong. To the east is the plain and Songshan Mountain, and there is a tiger prison to block the Yellow Turban Army in Hebei; To the south is the Yumai Funiu Mountain of the Qinling Mountains, to the north is between Luoyang and the Yellow River is the Pi Mountain, and to the north is the famous Taihang Mountains. To the west is the endless Qinling Mountains, with the famous Tongguan and Hangu Pass blocking the soldiers and horses in the direction of Xiliang. Along the way, Zhou Budo, a young painter, continued to make local maps, and Chen Long's light brain also recorded the scenery along the road one by one.

Chen Long waited and rested, saw that there was a big river in front of him, and asked the locals to know that it was Yishui. Crossing Yishui, climbing over some rolling hills, I came to another big river, which was Luoshui. Along Luoshui to the north, a tall city wall slowly comes into view, and there are two big characters on the head of the city. When I arrived at the city wall, I saw that the outer Guo city wall reached 40 meters up and down, and the wide and deep Luo River outside the city wall changed to the east-west direction, becoming a natural moat, it was indeed a strong city in the world, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Chen Long and others escorted the carriage and horses, crossed the long Tianjin Bridge on the Luoshui, and led the way into the heavily guarded Pingcheng Gate. Entering the city, seeing another weather, looking at the red wall of the palace city in the distance, the avenue is full of huge mansions, the door is heavily guarded, obviously it is the court nobles, the home of the eunuchs. The main street was full of people, Chen Long was about to ask Zhou Budo Luoyang's contact person's address, and suddenly a person stood up in the small teahouse on the side of the road, and ran over to greet him, and when he looked carefully, it was Lu Chang.

Lu Chang bowed and saluted: "Master, I am specially here to greet you, please come with me." Chen Long followed Lu Chang and walked along the avenue to the depths, and when he arrived at a small market, he suddenly saw a group of people, surrounding a big wall, talking to each other. Lu Chang said: "Master, this is exactly what you are worried about. Chen Long was panicked in his heart, walked over to separate the people, and saw a piece of yellow paper pasted on the wall, when he looked carefully, he couldn't help but be surprised, only to see that it was written with a red pen: "Check Chen Liu's merchant Ma Yuanyi, it is really a fine work in the city, a giant yellow turban bandit." His servants deeply remembered the emperor's grace and were loyal to the Han, and they took this giant bandit out of the nucleus, which shows the hearts of the people. Three days later, the huge gangster car was torn apart in the downtown area to set an example. "Below is a big red official seal.

Chen Long was flustered, so he grabbed Lu Chang's collar on the street, glared at Lu Chang angrily, and wanted to inquire. All the people noticed something was wrong, and came over to watch, Lu Chang hugged Chen Long, and shouted in his mouth: "Master, master, I don't dare anymore!" Chen Long woke up to the suspicious gazes of the people around him, pulled Lu Chang into the carriage, and hurried towards his destination.