Luoyang, outside the Imperial Palace.

Leaving the imperial study, the servant Chen Yong was walking with tired steps, rubbing his temples as he walked.

Ahead was the ox cart waiting for him, and the servant of the house stood beside the cart, waiting patiently.

Just then, a voice came from behind him.

"Taifu, the situation in Shu is not very good, your son does not know whether he is alive or dead, I know your mood, but when the current dynasty is in difficulty, you should also be considerate of King Guanghan, he didn't mean to embarrass you."

When Chao Shangshu ordered Zhang Ying to laugh, he walked over, and there were a few people beside him, looking at the style of the official robe, they were all high-ranking officials.

"Thank you Zhang Shangshu for your concern," Chen Yong glanced back, arched his hand, and didn't stop at all, talking to him, "How about dogs, they have their own lives, don't bother!" When the words are finished, you must continue to move on, board the carriage and leave here.

It's a pity that Chen Yong has the heart to leave, but Zhang Ying is unwilling to let go.

Important ministers like them, each holding a field, under the authority, tens of millions of interests, usually visit each other in private, they have to be on the roster and reported to the above, so many times, they are taking advantage of the upper court and the lower court, or when the emperor is convened, they communicate on the road outside the palace gate, so the guards around here have long been surprised.

At this time, Zhang Ying took two steps forward, walked side by side with Chen Yong, and said in a low voice: "Gong Chen, your Chen family is now a big family, you should know that it is powerful, some things are too much, this wood is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it, why do you have to spread the stall so big?" The matter of Shu is actually a warning. ”

Hearing this, Chen Yong stopped suddenly, looked at Zhang Ying coldly, and said after a while: "Shudi is for the dog to go to on his own, this stall is spread out by my Chen family, but the northern land is not Shouyi to go, and it is not because Shangshu Ling you are promoted!" ”

He focused on the word "promotion" and raised the tone.

"Why should Chen Gong be polite, this ability to promote the juniors, Shouyi has great talents, let him guard the frontier, and I also have expectations for him," Zhang Ying didn't seem to hear the sarcasm in his words, but looked like he didn't take credit, and then the conversation changed, "But this time he was a little reckless, he started the war lightly, and he also confronted Wang Jun, you know about Wang Jun, this person is powerful, and many people in the court are dissatisfied with him, but they have to endure it, just to prevent him from being stimulated, the court can't withstand another turmoil now." ”

As he spoke, he lowered his voice a few points as if he was counting the situation: "The chaos in Shu has not subsided, and there is still a trend of getting more and more intense; Although the Xiongnu have recently recuperated, they are also restless; There was suddenly more Shile and a group of people in Jizhou, making waves, and even the Jiangdu Wangdu with a lot of soldiers and horses was defeated and retreated, and at the same time, there were a few small clans in the south of the Yangtze River, which could be described as an eventful season, and the stability of the northern land was even more important, for this purpose, even if Wang Jun had any excessive requests, the imperial court would also allow it, where would it stimulate him? It's better for Chen Gong to repair a book and persuade him to keep a ......"

"Don't mention this matter!" Chen Yongyi flicked his sleeves and sneered: "Do you think the old man doesn't know? The rumors that made Shouyi an assassin in the past were rumored to be assassinated by you, and you were already fueling this conflict, if it weren't for this provocative strategy, how could Wang Jun send troops? In the end, there was a hint of hatred in his words.

Zhang Ying waved his hand and said with a smile: "How can this matter be so simple? If it is really a rumor, it can provoke a border fight, then what else is the court to worry about? In a few words, wouldn't you just sit and watch the thieves fight? ”

Chen Yong shook his head and said expressionlessly: "In the final analysis, Jizhou is suddenly in danger because of that Shile, so the imperial court needs Wang Jun's strength again, so he suppressed the previous rumors and reprimanded Shouyi, otherwise, the edict appointing the assassin of Youzhou may have been delivered." The last sentence is full of irony.

"Things are always changing, of course Chen Gong understands this truth," Zhang Ying didn't care at all, "But I really don't have any malice towards the Chen family, the initial unhappiness is just a dispute between juniors, as long as the Chen family is willing, our Zhang family is your friend." ”

Chen Yong listened, noncommittal, just glanced at the other party deeply, and then left.

When he arrived at the ox cart, he sneered: "Junior dispute? If it's really a junior dispute, that's good! In the final analysis, it's still Ma Zheng, or interests! For this, even my son will not be spared! Can I be expected to reconcile with you? I'm afraid you don't know yet, Shouichi has won a big victory! ”

Thinking of the news that had recently been transmitted through special channels, Chen Yong's sneer had a hint of ruthlessness.

"Since you want to harm my Chen family, you don't know that there is already a figure in the next generation of my Chen family!"

Now the situation of the Chen family is really very unfavorable, just now, in the imperial study, the ruling king of Guanghan, took the war of Daijun, and counted Chen Yong very much, saying that Chen Zhi was a little disregarded of the overall situation, and there was a faint intention to dismiss a few Chen family members in his words, and even Chen Yong seemed to be very dangerous.

In the face of that situation, Chen Yong didn't tell the news in public, so naturally there were many considerations, in addition to winning by surprise, but also because the record was too amazing, so Chen Yong suspected that Chen Zhi had also learned the bad habits of the frontier and falsely reported his achievements.

He also lamented this for a few days, saying that the environment really affects people.

However, because the news came through the family channel, although he didn't believe the actual number of enemies destroyed reported by Chen Zhi, he still believed that Chen Zhi had won a big victory and even forced Ruan Bao back-

As for the statement that he almost caught Ruan Bao, it was also attributed to a false report of his military exploits, after all, it was impossible to verify it at all because it was separated by several states.

Of course, there is another major problem, that is, on the formal channels of the imperial court, the news has not yet been transmitted, and his Chen family got it first, and if others ask, it will be a trouble.

"Just wait for the court to get the news, and then I will come forward to build momentum and see if I can really get a sufficient seat for him, at least ......"

His eyes flashed with hope.

"At the very least, he defeated Ruan Bao's soldiers and horses, at least at the level of soldiers, he is qualified to wrestle with Wang Jun, as long as he does it properly, even if he actually kills the enemy and captures a small number of people, he can publicize it and make a small number of people."

With this thought, Chen Yong returned to the house.

"Father, you're back."

Upon him, a man rushed over, his face full of anxiety and worry.

"I heard that the king of Guanghan rebuked you because of the matter in the north?"

This person, Chen Yong's son, Chen Xuan, has also served in the court recently, is a member of the Yushitai, can be regarded as a helper of Chen Yong, and has recently begun to contact some major things of the Chen family.

"It's not a big deal," Chen Yong waved his hand, "and when Shouyi's results are announced, these people will have to shut up. ”

The news has spread to all places, and the collection is almost complete, because of the previous war, it was not able to be sent over, and now the first batch should be on the way.

"Which line are you taking?" Chen Yong suddenly asked.

Chen Xuan sighed, and then said: "Take the trade route of the Xiongnu side of Bingzhou, now Jizhou is too dangerous, whether it is the king of Jiangdu, or Nashile is too heavy to exploit the caravan along the way, it is really impossible to go, and there are many people, there is no guarantee at all, as for the sea and land, it is necessary to dock in Youzhou, and the people over there are now very strict with our Chen family's caravan." ”

"Yes, it's the right path." Chen Yong nodded, and then sighed, "I really didn't expect that now in the land of the Han Dynasty, it is not safe for our own convoy to walk, but the territory of the Hun barbarians can still have tranquility, this is not a good sign, if it is placed in ancient times, someone will shout out to control the chaos and turn it upside down!" ”

Chen Xuan listened beside him, not daring to disturb his father, and when Chen Yong finished sighing, he said carefully: "Recently, fewer and fewer people have come to visit the house, which is not a good sign. ”

"It's just a normal reaction, you'll get used to it later," Chen Yong scoffed, "It's just some people who are afraid of things, worried about their involvement, and they should come to the door again in a few days." ”

After a few words, Chen Xuan's mood stabilized a lot.

At this time, Chen Yong suddenly lowered his voice and asked in a low voice, "Isn't there any news from Chen Die?" ”

As soon as he heard this, Chen Xuan's mood also fell, and he shook his head.

Immediately, Chen Yong sighed, looking a little older.

His son Chen Die, because he liked the soldiers, took the initiative to join the army, and the soldiers and horses of the imperial court quelled the rebellion in Shu, and there was a bunch of soldiers and horses led by Chen Die, but because of a battle, the rescue was not effective, and there has been no news since then, and it has been a while.

………………

"That old guy, his son died in Shudi, but he still didn't accept his fate, and he still refused to give in!"

At the same time, in the capital Zhang Mansion, Zhang Yang, the son of the Zhang family, greeted his father Zhang Ying, and the father and son sat down in the hall and listened to Zhang Yang complain.

This Zhang Yang is the one who was sorry for the Chen family before, because of Chen Zhi's reputation, he finally lost his face, and was angry with the Chen family and Chen Zhi, which was an opportunity for Zhang Ying to target Chen Zhi later.

However, it is impossible for the two families to be hostile to each other by a simple junior fight, and the real contradiction between the two sides is actually interests.

"It's normal for him to be reluctant to hand it over," Zhang Ying laughed, "After all, in the past few years, the four sides have been quiet, and there is a great demand for horses. If it is really well controlled, it is the foundation of the prosperous family, Chen Yong is so old, he will not have a few years to live, and he will definitely think about a strong family. ”

"What then?" Zhang Yang frowned, "Didn't you say that Chen Zhi won in the Northland?" That Wang Jun is really useless, he is so famous, he can't take a Chen Zhi! ”

"What's this?" Zhang Ying laughed instead, "He Chen Zhi has already dug his own grave without knowing it, even Chen Yong, the old guy, doesn't know that today in front of the emperor and King Guanghan, he missed the best opportunity!" ”