Zhao Fu committed suicide, Cheng Huan was killed by random arrows, and once the rebels outside the city were exterminated and surrendered, Jizhou and outside were temporarily stabilized. Chen Nuo also asked people to persuade Han Fu's eldest son to take the seal ribbon to Liyang, and asked Yuan Shao to bring troops to Ye County to take over Jizhou.

In the days before Yuan Shao arrived, although Chen Nuo's duties were humble, as Yuan Shao's envoy, he also made the greatest contribution to Jizhou's affairs, such as Yan Liang and Gao Ran, all admired, and were willing to obey Chen Nuo's orders, abstain from inside and outside, and unite as one, so that Jizhou was able to quickly return to its original state.

On the second day, Sun Qing, Lei Gong and others came to say goodbye to Chen Nuo, saying that Jizhou was the first decision, and they were relieved to return to Montenegro.

Chen Nuo still wanted to keep the two of them, but the two of them insisted on leaving, so Chen Nuo couldn't say anything more, and personally sent them out of Jizhou City.

Sun Qing said goodbye to Chen Nuo: "Brother Chen, there will be a place for the younger brother in the future, even if you send someone to inform you, even if the younger brother goes to the soup, he will definitely go all out!" ”

Chen Nuo supported his elbows with his hands, and hurriedly said: "The matter in Jizhou is thanks to your help, Brother Sun, next time I must invite Brother Sun to have a drink." When I went back this time, I also asked Brother Sun to thank Zhang Dashuai on my behalf. ”

Sun nodded lightly and said, "Brother Chen, don't worry!" ”

Chen Nuo walked up to Lei Gong again and thanked him as well. After sending Sun Qing and Lei Gong away, Chen Nuo also returned to the city. I saw Han Fu first, and saw that although Han Fu was still unable to move, he was out of danger, so he was at ease. After coming out of Han Fu's place, he also went back to his accommodation.

It's just that Chen Nuo's ass hasn't been hot yet, and someone outside the door has come to ask to see him.

When the word came, he didn't know him, and looked at him suspiciously.

The man smiled and took two steps forward: "The contemptible person came to congratulate Lord Chen on behalf of Lord Jifeng!" ”

"Fengji?"

Chen Nuo frowned slightly, how could Feng Ji suddenly send someone to see him and congratulate him? Isn't this a weasel giving a New Year's greeting to a chicken, what kind heart can he have? But the so-called reaching out and not hitting the smiling person, not to mention that Feng Ji is a celebrity around Yuan Shao, he can't be easily offended.

As soon as he heard what he said, he hurriedly invited him to the seat, asked his name, and said, "Just now you said that Lord Feng sent you to congratulate me?" I don't know where this joy comes from? Forgive the contemptible people for being confused for a while, and please make it clear. ”

The man smiled: "Lord Chen said he was laughing!" I think that General Yuan sent five lobbyists failed to persuade Han Fu, and in the end, Han Fu was kicked out of Jizhou in disgrace. And Lord Chen, you have only been in Jizhou for more than ten days, not only did you move Han Fu, but also helped him calm down the civil strife in Jizhou, this kind of credit is not something that ordinary people can establish!

Speaking of which, isn't it gratifying that Lord Chen has such a great contribution? Therefore, Master Feng Ji sent the small one to congratulate Lord Chen first, because he was afraid that in the future, Lord Chen would be promoted, and the court would be too high, and he would not be able to line up if he wanted to congratulate him. ”

Although it was 'congratulations', it was quite ironic to hear him speak. Feng Ji he is knowledgeable, before leaving, he was 'taken care of' by Feng Ji, so he resigned from the high-ranking official and was willing to be a small official. Now he sent an envoy to say such a thing, and although it was a congratulatory message, he could not hear the slightest taste of 'joy'.

Chen Nuo smiled, said two words of humility, and took the credit to Feng Ji.

"No!"

The man shook his head and smiled: "Lord Feng Ji heard that when Lord Chen first entered Jizhou, Jizhou City was still in chaos, but Lord Chen, you know how to attract people's hearts and make a list to reassure the people, so that Jizhou has not been seriously damaged, this is Lord Chen, your first merit."

Moreover, in the rebellion of Zhao Fu and Cheng Huan, Lord Chen, you were able to judge the situation and not force yourself with the thief, and made a surprise move to make the thief confess his guilt and ambush him, so that Jizhou did not suffer other hidden dangers, this is Lord Chen, your second achievement.

This third credit, of course, is that Lord Chen, you preserved Han Fu and asked his eldest son to send a ribbon to Liyang to persuade General Yuan to take over Jizhou, so that Jizhou will be justified, and it will not arouse the suspicion of outsiders, let alone give people a handle.

Lord Chen, you owe these three credits to one point, that is, Lord Chen, you persuaded Han Fu and made Han Fu willingly give up Jizhou. In this way, although General Yuan's Jizhou is in his hands, it is actually made by you Lord Chen, and the real master of Jizhou is you, Lord Chen! ”

Chen Nuo was taken aback, the taboo in officialdom is nothing more than high merit, and when he said this, even if he didn't want to, it would be intentional.

Chen Nuo hurriedly smiled and said: "Lord Feng's words are too serious, and I really don't dare to be contemptible!" I think the reason why I was able to move Han Envoy Jun smoothly was actually because Han Envoy Jun was originally intimidated by General Yuan's prestige, I just analyzed the current situation for him, so that he suddenly woke up, so he was willing to give up Jizhou, and I just picked up a cheap one. If you want to talk about merit, how can I, a newcomer, have one-ten-thousandth of the credit that the adults have always followed General Yuan's saddle before and after the horse? ”

The man ignored him and continued to bring Feng Ji's words: "Actually, Master Chen, you don't have to be too humble, whatever merit is a heavy responsibility." Lord Feng said, he really admires you, Lord Chen, and thinks that Lord not only persuaded Han Fu to sell Jizhou, but also knew the truth of self-preservation. You get the credit yourself, and you don't leave a little infamy, and leave all the thorny problems to General Yuan, this is your cleverness, Lord Chen. ”

Looking at the flattering smile of the envoy of Fengji, Chen Nuo's heart jumped, what is he talking about?

Although his words were really ugly, he also had to answer seriously: "I said it just now, I just said that I am just a newcomer and I don't know anything. ”

The man smiled: "Don't you understand this truth, Lord Chen?" The sky cannot be two, and Jizhou cannot be two. Although General Yuan took over Jizhou, Han Fu is still there, how can you tell him to face the two of them all day in the future? ”

Chen Nuo thought for a while and said: "I was negligent on this point, although Han Envoy Jun sent the eldest son to Liyang, he is still recuperating in the General's Mansion. Please rest assured, I will send someone to persuade him in the past two days to move out of the General's Mansion and wait for General Yuan to take over Jizhou. ”

The man shook his head and smiled, "I'm afraid the problem is not here, right?" ”

Looking at the man's weird smile, Chen Nuo's heart jumped.

The fundamental problem is indeed not here, if Han Fu dies, then all the problems will be solved.

Chen Nuo was slightly stunned and didn't answer for a while.

The man smiled: "Lord Chen, Lord Feng asked me to tell you." In fact, sometimes a person's credit really doesn't have to be too complete, which is not only not a good thing for himself, but also easy to arouse the jealousy of others. I won't say much else, I've already brought the words, Lord Chen, you think about it, I'll go back to my life, Lord Chen stays. ”

As he spoke, the man stood up, bowed and withdrew.

Chen Nuo watched the man leave and slowly sat down.

Feng Ji's words are not unreasonable, if he gets the credit of Jizhou alone, Yuan Shao will not be happy. The so-called water is too clear, there are no fish, and sometimes a little flaw in a perfect thing is not necessarily a bad thing.

The good guys he did, but what about the bad guys?

Sure enough, two days before Yuan Shao entered Jizhou, Han Fu finally died because of the sudden deterioration of his condition.

And Yuan Shao, when he came all the way before, he kept asking people to send him rewards, which were quite rich. Sometimes, even three solstices a day, make others envious.

Even if it was Yan Liang, his eyes were red with envy, he pulled Chen Nuo's sleeve, and told Chen Nuo in private that he had saved General Yuan's life from the thief back then, and General Yuan only rewarded him with some gold and silver, and he never had such a courtesy as today.

Chen Nuo was uneasy, went to Guo Jia for a drink, and inadvertently mentioned it. Guo Jia just smiled and said, "This is very good, it shows that General Yuan looks up to you." ”

But seeing that Chen Nuo still had a sad face, he deliberately nodded at him: "General Yuan is worried that he will not be rewarded because the merit of the adults is too great, but I am afraid that only by letting Jizhou out can you be satisfied." It's just that in this way, it goes against his original intention, so what should I do? Hehe, if it's me, if it's me, I'll kill it. How good this is, it is simple and trouble-free. ”

Chen Nuo was secretly frightened, he was not joking, maybe Yuan Shao could really do it, he immediately asked Guo Jia for advice on how to save himself. Guo Jia then told him about Han Gaozu and Xiao He.

If you want Gaozu to be able to win the world, it is all thanks to Xiao He Zhen guarding Guanzhong. But when he was out on the expedition, he was afraid that Xiao He would have two hearts, so he sent people to constantly deliver rewards to him, and asked for warmth, but in fact, he was secretly spying on him. Xiao He didn't know at the time, he was intoxicated, if it wasn't for his subordinates reminding him, saying that he was too honest and popular, Gao Zu would not be worried about him. Xiao He deliberately occupied the people's land to defile himself, and Gao Zu was relieved that Xiao He could escape this catastrophe.

Chen Nuo has heard this story, and when he hears Guo Jia say this at this moment, it is even more strange.

It was also because of Guo Jia that Chen Nuo made up his mind, as he wished.

Since you can't be a good person, then be a bad person.

As a result, there was an accident in Jizhou City where Han Fu died suddenly.

When Yuan Shao entered the city, he officially took over Jizhou and immediately began to deal with the matter. executed several slaves and maids who usually served by Han Fu's side, and then sent someone to arrest Chen Nuo and interrogate the matter in public.

Chen Nuo didn't have anything to say, let Yuan Shao fall. If it weren't for the persuasion of Lu Yi, Yan Liang and others next to him, Yuan Shao would have killed Chen Nuo to thank the world. In the end, under the effect of Feng Ji, Chen Nuo's merits and demerits were offset, and he didn't do anything at all, and he still returned to his titular Duber.

Afterwards, Chen Nuo personally went to Feng Ji's mansion to thank him, Feng Ji smiled proudly, and comforted Chen Nuo with a few words: "Don't worry, I have known Yuan Gong for so many years, and I understand his temperament." He shouted at you to kill you, and that was a last resort for outsiders to see. thinks that even if Han Fu does have trauma in his body, and it is normal for him to die from trauma, but if he tells the people of the world like this, the people of the world may not be able to understand.

Now that Yuan Gong has such an explanation to the world, he will not embarrass you anymore. I don't think it won't be long before he finds an excuse to reactivate you. Young people, like you, are still young, and there are opportunities for meritorious service, so why worry about being in a hurry? ”

Out of Feng Ji Mansion, Chen Nuo really sighed, should he be grateful to him or hate him for these things that Feng Ji did to him?

It's not wrong to say that Feng Ji is jealous and suppresses him, he did it, and he blatantly threatened him. But if you are killed with this stick, it doesn't seem to be like this.

If it weren't for him, maybe he really accidentally touched Yuan Shao's sensitive nerves in some aspects, otherwise Yuan Shao would not have made those abnormal moves before taking over Jizhou. Perhaps, with Feng Ji's understanding of Yuan Shao, he is suppressing him while saving him and preventing him from being in the limelight too early.

And Yuan Shao, since he won Jizhou, in order to gain a firm foothold, he has indeed made a lot of efforts.

As we all know, since the end of the Han Dynasty, the power of the local clans has swelled dramatically, and the main components of the local scholar group in the prefectures and counties are the famous people who were born in the big families. Yuan Shao was originally born as a son-in-law, and of course he knew that if he wanted to gain a firm foothold in the local area, he had to have a good relationship with the local doctor. And the most important thing to do well is to give them special preferential treatment politically.

Therefore, after he took over Jizhou, he not only hired well-known people to fill important positions with a thirsty attitude, but also paid special attention to those who had been depressed under Han Fu, such as Tian Feng and Fu Zhu. Tian Feng is the other driver, Fu Zhi is the supervising army, and Gao Ran is the captain. There are also people such as Guo Jia and Xun Yu, who were also promoted and appointed. In addition, for other celebrities living in Jizhou, he also recruited all the celebrities in Jizhou.

It's a pity that although Yuan Shao wanted to emulate Corporal Zhou Gonglixian, he only learned some skins and did not learn the essence. Although many celebrities in Jizhou have been recruited by him to his house, he will not distinguish the good and the bad, and appoint all of them, which naturally makes it difficult for some outstanding talents to show their ambitions, and they are even more depressed than in the hands of Han Fu.

Xun Yu is one of them.

Soon after Yuan Shaogang took over Jizhou, he sighed helplessly, ran out of him, and went straight to Yanzhou to join Cao Cao.

Of course, in order to show the world the legitimacy of his position as a state minister, Yuan Shao worshiped Han Fu's eldest son Han Qi as the general of Fenwei, and threw him a nominal vacant title.

Yuan Shao is busy with this, and although Chen Nuo is at home, he has always been concerned about the situation in Jizhou. When they all added officials like Gao Ran, but they never heard the news of Zhang He, he was a little anxious.

He then wrote to Yuan Shao, hoping that Yuan Shao would not forget Zhang He.

After waiting for two days, I didn't wait for Yuan Shao, but waited for Fengji.

As soon as Feng Ji came in, he said to Chen Nuo: "I already know about Zhang He, and I am here on behalf of General Yuan this time." General Yuan said that the reason why he did not appoint Zhang He was not because he forgot him. But Zhang Heqi was very stubborn, and he had already sent two groups of people to persuade him, but they didn't persuade him.

For the first time, Yuan Gong sent his nephew Gao Gan, thinking that this was enough to give Zhang He face, right? But what do you do? Zhang He is directly closed and disappeared! The second time, Yuan Gong sent General Gao Ran again, thinking that the two of them had worked together in Han Fu's hands for many years, and the relationship was good, so they should be able to move him, right? But guess what? Who knew that Zhang He heard that General Gao was coming, and directly sent troops out to confront General Gao outside the city. If it weren't for General Gao's fast running, he would have been shot by Zhang He. ”

Chen Nuo was stunned, he didn't expect Zhang He to be so decisive.

That Feng Ji glanced at Chen Nuo: "Originally, Yuan Gong was already indifferent to the matter of recruiting Zhang He. A few days ago, General Yan Liang also said to Yuan Gong that if Zhang He did not surrender again, he would invite troops to attack him and capture him alive to see Yuan Gong. If it weren't for your timely arrival in this letter, I'm afraid that General Yan would have already set out to conquer Zhang He at this moment. ”

Chen Nuo hurriedly said: "This is absolutely impossible! Zhang He can only be reasonable, not fighting, if he is tough, he is afraid that Zhang He would rather die than surrender. ”

Feng Ji sighed: "Yuan Gong also had this idea, so he didn't adopt Yan Liang's opinion for a while. However, he heard that you are on good terms with Zhang He, and it just so happens that you are also concerned about this matter, so Yuan Gong also wants to ask you to talk about Zhang He in person. ”

Feng Ji said, and whispered to Chen Nuo: "I think if Zhang He surrenders, you will also make a contribution." ”

Chen Nuo hurriedly smiled: "Don't dare to take credit, I'll do my best." ”

Seeing Feng Ji away, Chen Nuo didn't want to delay, he made some preparations, and the next day he set off for Wucheng.

It's strange to say, when Chen Nuo came to the outside of Wucheng City, he hadn't reported it yet, the gate of Wucheng suddenly opened, and the infantry cavalry in the city lined up, and Zhang He was already fully armored, at the head of everyone.

Chen Nuo thought of Gao Ran's matter, his heart tightened, could it be that Zhang He had heard that he was going to persuade him, so he made preparations in advance and wanted to give him a meeting gift?

Chen Nuo was uneasy, but after Zhang He came out of the city, he glanced at Chen Nuo and asked, "Why did Brother Ran come?" ”

Chen Nuo immediately accosted: "General Zhang, don't come unharmed!" I won't say the purpose of my visit, I think General Zhang, you can also understand that now the Jizhou Mu Yin Ribbon is in the hands of General Yuan, and he is the new master of Jizhou. But General, you have been guarding Wucheng and disobeying General Yuan's orders, which is probably not in line with etiquette. Since ancient times, those who know the times are Junjie, and please General Zhang think twice, and return to Jizhou and General Yuan as soon as possible! ”

Zhang He laughed, and suddenly asked Chen Nuo: "Brother Ran really wants me to surrender to Yuan Shao?" ”

Chen Nuo was stunned for a moment and nodded.

"Okay!"

With a snap, Zhang He threw the spear to the ground, closed his eyes, and looked up to the sky and sighed lightly: "If it is really what you mean, Brother Ran, I, Zhang He, am willing to surrender!" ”

Chen Nuo didn't expect Zhang He to be persuaded so easily, and he couldn't believe it for a while. But when he saw him abandon his weapon, all the infantry behind him threw their weapons on the ground. When Zhang He dismounted, they never hesitated, dismounted, and bowed down.

Chen Nuo hurriedly jumped off the horse, ran to Zhang He with an arrow step, stretched out his hand to help him up, and said with a smile: "General Yuan said that General Zhang is willing to surrender, and immediately worship as the captain of Wucheng." General Zhang, congratulations! ”