After reading the edict, Zhao Ye and Xiahoudun did not leave directly.

Before Chen Qi could say anything, they naturally followed Chen Qi back to the house.

Everyone had already entered the door, and it was naturally impossible for Chen Qi to drive them out again.

He was just a little awkward and a little apprehensive in his heart.

He always felt that the greater purpose of these two people seemed to be coming for him.

In the past, it was definitely a big deal except for the vassal states, but now, it can be very simple to say simple.

Like Chen Wangzhong, there are very few people with hundreds of thousands of troops in his hands.

Even many princes and kings were exiled because of the turmoil in the world, and they couldn't even take care of their own food and clothing.

Chen Qi, who had just set up a banquet in the morning, had to do it again.

After three rounds of drinking, Chen Jue asked Zhao Ye on the side, "Lieutenant Zhao is here this time, but he is going to stay in Peiguo for some time?" ”

Zhao Ye asked rhetorically: "Prime Minister Pei, are you worried that I have been carrying it for a long time?" Or is it less? ”

"Naturally, I am less worried, and Xia Guan really wants Zhao Zhongguan to stay in Peiguo for more time, so that I can do my best to be a landlord." Chen Qi snorted and said.

Zhao Ye laughed silently.

It wasn't until Chen Qi couldn't help but muttered something else in his heart that he said: "You have to ask General Xiahou about this matter, I will leave tomorrow." ”

"I heard that Prime Minister Pei Guo has a good relationship with Yuan Shu, are you worried about something?"

Chen Qi realized that his worries seemed to be becoming a reality step by step.

Moreover, the actions of the imperial court were far faster than he imagined.

He knew that this kind of thing couldn't be hidden, so he said generously: "When I was young, I did have a good relationship with Yuan Shu, but now he is gathering troops in the area of Luyang and Nanyang to openly confront the imperial court. Even if there was a deep relationship before, it would be impossible for the lower officials to have a relationship with him again. ”

"I have long seen that you are a person who knows the times. Who left your mansion before we arrived? Zhao Ye spoke like a wandering spirit.

Chen Qi listened to Zhao Ye's praise, and his mind had just relaxed, when he suddenly heard Zhao Ye throw out a fatal topic.

He thought about it left and right, and felt that there seemed to be no need to hide this matter, so he said: "It's Changsha Taishou Sun Jian." ”

He led his army to aid Dongyang City, preparing to borrow from Peiguo. Peiguo was weak, and the lower officials couldn't come up with anything more to help in this battle, so they agreed to prepare a grain and grass for General Sun Jian to go to Dongyang City this time. ”

Zhao Ye nodded, "I see." ”

"It seems that I need to meet Sun Jian." In the seat, Xiahoudun suddenly said.

In order to rescue Cao Hong, the imperial court dispatched several soldiers and horses this time.

And he's a wonder soldier all the way.

With only a thousand men and horses, they first went south in the name of the messenger guard, and then turned to Peiguo, waiting for an opportunity to attack Dongyang City.

Zhao Ye glanced at Xiahou Xuan, just shook his head, but did not elaborate.

Chen Qi is not an elm head, on the contrary, he is also a famous man who is good at strategy.

As soon as he saw the eye contact between Zhao Ye and Xiahoudun, he realized that there might be a court soldier and horse who had already entered Peiguo. Xiahoudun's words just now were obvious, he was also preparing to go to Peiguo and raid Dongyang City.

But Zhao Ye and Xiahou didn't say anything more, and Chen Jue pretended not to know, and there was no uninteresting deliberate mention.

After the banquet dispersed, Chen Qi settled Zhao Ye, Xiahoudun and others, and immediately hurried back to the back house.

He sent someone to call his eldest son Chen Deng, and ordered with a solemn face: "Peiguo is no longer a place to live for a long time, you and I can't all be here, for the sake of family incense, you must leave Peiguo as soon as possible and find another future." ”

"Why did you say that all of a sudden?" Chen Deng was frightened by the old father's serious attitude, and hurriedly asked, "But what happened?" ”

Chen Qi's tone was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "The change in Dongyang City has made Peiguo unable to stay out of the matter. Whoever helps, I have to make a choice now, and I didn't let you show up, but you should see it. ”

"Yes." Chen Deng naturally noticed what was happening in the mansion for a long time, "Those armor soldiers are all elite soldiers in a hundred battles, with complete armor and excellent weapons, and they are the imperial court guards at a glance. ”

Chen Jue bowed, "Yes, the person who came is Huangmen Ling and a general named Xiahoudun." ”

"Xiahou family in Qiaoxian County, I know this person, he also has a clan brother named Xiahou Yuan, who was famous for his bravery when he was young. I never thought that he would become a general in the DPRK. As soon as Chen Deng heard this, he told Xiahoudun's origin.

"It turned out to be a native of Peiguo, no wonder the emperor would take this as his general." Chen Jue suddenly understood in his heart.

"But now is not the time to talk about this, if you don't want to go out, just find a place to live for the time being, and then make plans when the situation is clear."

Chen Deng's face was entangled, and after thinking for a moment, he said to Chen Qi: "My lord, I want to make a contribution and take the opportunity to assist the emperor." ”

Chen Jue didn't stop him, but said, "Why do you have this choice?" ”

Chen Deng said: "My lord, I have known the specific situation of the summer solstice examination of the imperial court through my friends. There are 10 subjects, 6 arts, and civil, government, law, and the art of war, all of which are very practical things according to several of my friends. ”

Chen Jue's face was a little complicated, "Do you want to say that the current emperor wants to make great efforts?" ”

Chen Deng nodded, "My lord, isn't that so?" Moreover, the imperial court is vigorously fighting and is quelling the rebellious ministers one by one, which is also a sign of hard work. The son never thought that His Majesty would be a cruel and unkind emperor, and the things he did were too different from his reputation. ”

"Then why do you think there is such a big difference?" Chen Qi asked.

Chen Deng pondered for a moment and said: "Even if the squire who is enthusiastic about the ancient road and likes to build bridges and repair roads and help his neighbors, he rarely has a good reputation. For even if they were by reasonable means, in the eyes of the common people they became poor only because of the oppression of the squire. ”

Chen Jue sighed softly, "I can see that you have also thought it through, but you really have to think it through." ”

"I don't think that His Majesty is a cruel and unkind emperor today, he has a benevolent government and a strong army, this is actually a wise emperor. But he was too ruthless to the world clan and those families that stretched for hundreds or even hundreds of years. ”

"You should be clear, and you must be clear, that this world belongs to the emperor, but it is also these people's."

Chen Deng stood tall and proudly said: "My son thinks that what Sun Jian said is correct, they are all evil animals!" ”

陈珪气的眼睛瞬间立了起来，“你这个数典忘祖的混账，你说这话的时候，知不知道你也是孽畜，你爹我更是大孽畜！ ”

Seeing that Chen Jue was about to find something to beat him, Chen Deng hurriedly persuaded, "Adults are angry, angry, our Chen family doesn't count." ”

"Evil animals are those who ignore their family and country and do not have an emperor in their hearts, how can they include you and me?"

Chen Jue finally found a weapon to take advantage of, which was a classic book he had crossed in his spare time.

picked up the bamboo slip and beat Chen Deng's head and face, and scolded while beating back: "You unscrupulous descendant, you are still a bad animal, I will let you be a bad animal!" ”

While hiding, Chen Deng shouted: "It is not a good thing for them to continue to entrench in the locality, the people, the world, and the whole country." But we are only a family of eunuchs, but we did not build a dock fort and act as a private army like those people. ”

"My lord, these are really two different things. I believe that although there are so many people who criticize the emperor, there must still be people of insight like me who can see the real situation clearly, so as to choose Ru Dynasty as an official and assist the emperor to achieve hegemony. ”

After all, Chen Qi is old, and he can't move after chasing two laps.

He said to Chen Deng: "Since you have already thought about it, then go for it." Okay, now that you even have your father, you are ready to make contributions to the emperor, it seems that if I don't do something, I will definitely not be able to. ”

"I want to go and see Liu Dai first in the name of your father." Chen Deng said.

When Chen Qi heard this, the bamboo slip he had just put down instantly picked it up again, "You ungrateful bastard, labor and management just let you live in seclusion to continue the family incense." It's better for you to be sent to death as soon as you think about it? ”

Chen Deng hurriedly dodged and explained: "My lord, you have a lot of friends with Yuan Shu, and Liu Dai and others are Yuan Shao's supporters. In any case, these two Yuan brothers are brothers, and they will definitely not suspect you. ”

"When I find out the situation in Dongyang City, and then use the imperial court soldiers and horses to disguise the Peiguo tribe, blend into Liu Dai's camp, and kill them by surprise, the danger of Dongyang will be solved, and I will also take the first credit."

Chen Qi was glared at by the angry blowing beard, "How can things in the world be as simple as you think?" Although Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are half-brothers, their relationship is not good. Because Yuan Shao was born by a servant girl, he has always been looked down upon by Yuan Shu. ”

Chen Deng retorted: "But they are brothers after all, and they are suddenly excluded when they are rich and rich, but they will definitely join hands in times of trouble." ”

"Ignorant fools." Chen Qi scolded angrily, "It's okay for you to go to see Liu Dai, but you can't mention Yuan Shu." You just have to tell them that Yuan Shu has the intention of being the emperor, and they will be convinced. But if Yuan Shu is mentioned, this matter will be bad. ”

Chen Deng nodded thoughtfully, "How else to say that ginger is still old and spicy, my lord is smart." ”

"Get out of here and arrange your business, I'll go see the Yellow Gate Order." Chen Qi threw down the bamboo slip angrily and scolded angrily.

Hearing about his son's adventurous plan, he was naturally reluctant in his heart.

But what if you don't give up?

My son is older, and he wants to make a career of his own.

In troubled times, this is his misfortune, but it is also his opportunity.

Chen Jue went to see Zhao Ye, and Chen Deng also knocked on the door of Xiahoudun's courtyard afterwards.

When he entered, the five big and three thick generals were shirtless, holding a big black pot in the courtyard to fry things.

"Why did the general boil medicinal herbs, but he was not feeling well?"

Chen Deng glanced at the somewhat chic black cauldron and asked when he saw that it was full of all kinds of herbs.

"Stir-frying, do you see this lump of butter inside? The essence of the broth that has been boiled several times, supplemented by these ingredients and stir-fried, the boiled meat is really amazing. Just right, help me fill the firewood. Xiahoudun introduced with a little arrogant face, and when he raised his head, he found that he didn't know the person standing in front of him, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, "Who are you?!" ”

Chen Deng: ......