Shuhan

Chen Qun's heart trembled when he heard this.

Chen Tai, his son, the pride of his heart.

He hasn't seen Chen Tai for a long time since he was imprisoned here.

At this moment, when he heard his son's name, his heart was filled with indescribable excitement and anticipation.

He stood up slowly, placed the letter on the table, straightened his clothes, and then strode towards the door.

Although his steps were a little unsteady, each step seemed firm and powerful.

The guards outside the door were slightly stunned when they saw this.

He didn't expect that this seemingly old minister of the Wei State had such agile skills.

He quickly made way for Chen Qun to go out.

Chen Qun walked out of the house and saw a young man in fancy clothes walking hurriedly in the distance. The young man had a handsome face and a heroic look between his eyebrows. It was his son Chen Tai.

When Chen Tai saw his father, a flash of excitement flashed in his eyes. He quickly walked to Chen Qun, knelt on the ground, and choked up and said, "Father, your son is here to see you!"

Chen Qun felt sad when he saw this.

He quickly helped Chen Tai up, looked him over carefully, and then said with emotion: "Tai'er, you have lost weight. Are you doing well in Han?"

Chen Tai heard this and shook his head, "Father, I'm fine. I'm just worried about your safety, so I came to visit you."

Chen Qun felt warm at heart when he heard this.

He patted Chen Tai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Father is fine, you don't have to worry. But you should be careful in Han State and don't get into trouble."

Chen Tai nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He said, "Don't worry, father. I understand. I will work hard to get you back to freedom as soon as possible."

Chen Qun felt relieved when he heard this.

He knew that his son had extraordinary ambitions and talents.

As long as he is given enough time and space, he will definitely be able to achieve something.

However, Chen Qun also understood that the current situation was not optimistic.

Although the Han Kingdom did not have too many restrictions on them, it would not let them leave easily.

It would be almost impossible for them to regain their freedom unless there were drastic changes in the Han Dynasty.

As for completing the study of "Records of Words and Deeds of the Emperor of Han Dynasty" and passing the examination, can one really become an official?
Chen Qun didn't believe it.

Thinking of this, Chen Qun couldn't help but sigh.

He looked at Chen Tai and said earnestly, "Tai'er, I know you have ambitions. But the current situation is not clear, so you must be careful. Remember, as long as you have the green mountains, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood."

Chen Tai nodded and said, "Don't worry, father. I understand. I will act cautiously and will not let you down."

"Don't stand here, go to the quiet room." The guard beside him urged.

The two then went to the quiet room.

There is no one in the quiet room.

Chen Tai stood in the center of the quiet room, his figure elongated by the candlelight, appearing somewhat lonely and determined.

He hesitated for a moment, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and finally he whispered: "Father, I want to join forces with the various noble families, starting with Cao Zhen in Xuzhou, and disrupt the imperial examinations of the Han Kingdom, so that the emperor of the Han Kingdom will not dare to despise the nobles. What do you think, father?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qun's face changed instantly, as if he was blown by an invisible cold wind, and deep wrinkles appeared between his brows.

He suddenly raised his head, staring at Chen Tai with a sharp gaze, and his voice was filled with astonishment and anger that could not be concealed: "Are you crazy? This is absolutely not allowed! This is to commit suicide! Do you know the danger of this?"

Chen Tai shook his head, his eyes revealing a kind of indomitable spirit and stubbornness.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from exertion, and said firmly, "How can we have wealth and power without fighting hard? Father, are you willing to watch our Yingchuan Chen family fall into decline? Our Chen family has been officials for generations, and when have we ever felt so aggrieved?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qun's expression was complicated, with a trace of pain and helplessness flashing in his eyes.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, looked out, and was silent for a moment before turning around and saying in a heavy tone, "Tai'er, do you know the stakes involved? If we fail, our Chen family will face a catastrophe, and you and I, father and son, will be beheaded."

Seeing this, Chen Tai's heart tightened, but he did not back down.

He walked to Chen Qun's side, looked at his father firmly, and said, "Father, I know the seriousness of this matter, but I know even more that if we don't take the initiative, we will be slaughtered. Instead of waiting to die, we might as well fight hard. Moreover, if we want to do this, we have to take the lead. Only when our Chen family takes the lead can we show our determination and strength."

As he spoke, Chen Tai straightened his back, his eyes flashing with determination and courage.

He knew very well that there would be no turning back once he took this step, but he was willing to take the risk for the glory and future of the Chen family.

Chen Qun looked at his son in front of him with mixed feelings.

He had never seen Chen Tai so firm and resolute. This courage and determination made him both proud and worried.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and then slowly said, "Tai'er, do you know that your action will push our Chen family to the forefront? Once the situation becomes unmanageable, our Chen family will be doomed."

Chen Tai looked calm when he heard this. He looked at his father and said firmly, "Father, I have already prepared myself mentally. If the situation is hopeless, you can just sacrifice your own family for the sake of justice and hand me over to save the Chen family. This way, you can leave a spark for the Yingchuan Chen family and prevent the Chen family from being exterminated because of me."

At this point, a gleam of determination and sacrifice flashed in Chen Tai's eyes.

His decision might put his father in a dilemma, but he would rather believe that his father would understand his intentions.

Chen Qun was shocked when he heard this. He looked at his son in front of him with a hint of astonishment in his eyes.

He never thought that his son would make such a great sacrifice for the future of the Chen family.

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but his throat seemed to be choked by something and he couldn't utter a word.

After a moment, Chen Qun sighed deeply, his eyes revealing a sense of helplessness and compromise.

He slowly walked to the desk, picked up a pen, wrote a few words on the paper, and then handed it to Chen Tai, saying, "Tai'er, since you have made up your mind, your father will no longer stop you. But you must remember that you must be careful and cautious in this matter, and you must not act rashly. Here are some suggestions from your father, take a good look at them."

Chen Tai took the note and saw some strategies and precautions densely written on it.

He felt warm in his heart, knowing that this was his father's care and love for him.

He nodded and said firmly: "Don't worry, father. I will be careful and will never let the Chen family fall into danger."

After saying that, Chen Tai turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped, looked back at Chen Qun, and said, "Father, you must take care of yourself. Wait for my good news."

Chen Qun looked at his son's back, with a trace of reluctance and worry in his eyes.

But he knew that his son had grown up and had his own decisions and pursuits. He could only silently wish his son a safe journey and hope that he could successfully complete the mission and bring honor to the Chen family.

With Chen Tai's departure, silence returned to the quiet room again.

Chen Qun stood alone in front of the window, looking at the deep night sky outside, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

He knew very well that his son's action would change the fate of the Chen family.

No matter what the outcome, he will always support his son because he is the pride and hope of the Yingchuan Chen family.

At this time, Chen Tai had already walked out of Gongdelin and embarked on the road to contact various families.

The road ahead will be full of thorns and obstacles, but he is willing to meet every challenge for the glory and future of the Chen family.

He firmly believes that as long as he has faith and courage in his heart, he will be able to overcome all difficulties and realize his dreams.

Chen Tai walked alone on the quiet street, his figure appearing particularly determined and lonely under the light.

But his heart is full of passion and determination. He knows that he is fighting for the future of the Chen family. This sense of responsibility and mission makes him feel extremely proud and honored.

As he walked, Chen Tai arrived at the mansion of the first aristocratic family.

If it’s not the Zhong Mansion, then where else could it be?

He took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and walked in with his head held high.

He knew that this would be an important turning point in his life and the first step for him to achieve the glory of the Chen family.

The furnishings in the Zhong Mansion were so luxurious that they were beyond the reach of ordinary officials' homes.

The pavilions and towers in the palace are well-arranged, with carved beams and painted rafters, and are magnificent.

Because of his meritorious service in rebelling against the Han Dynasty and surrendering to the Wei Dynasty, Zhong Hui was deeply appreciated by the emperor and received many commendations. Now in Luoyang City, he was a popular figure around the emperor. As a result, the Zhong family of Yingchuan also became a powerful family, with frequent visitors.

On this day, Zhong Hui invited Chen Tai to his study for a secret talk.

In the study, there are many bookshelves and ancient rare books piled up like mountains. A faint scent of books permeates the air.

In the middle of the room, there are two dining couches facing each other, on which are placed all kinds of delicacies, which are delicious and mouth-watering.

Next to the dining couch, several jars of fine wine were quietly displayed, with the aroma of wine filling the air. The wine was specially collected by Zhong Hui from various places, and each jar was worth a thousand gold coins, which showed how much he valued this meeting.

Zhong Hui dismissed the servants, leaving only him and Chen Tai in the room.

The two men sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was a little solemn.

Zhong Hui was dressed in gorgeous clothes, his face was as handsome as jade, his eyes were as bright as stars, and there was a heroic air between his brows. He gently stroked the short beard on his chin, and his eyes flashed with cunning and depth.

Chen Tai was dressed in casual clothes, with a resolute face, sharp eyes, and an unruly air all over his body.

Chen Tai seemed to have no interest in the delicious food and wine in front of him; his mind was not on that at all.

Three days ago, he had conspired with Zhong Hui, proposing to unite the forces of all the aristocratic families, disobey the emperor, disrupt Xuzhou, and make the so-called imperial examination a complete failure.

During these three days, Zhong Hui did not do anything to inform on others, which made Chen Tai feel relieved. He knew that Zhong Hui was a trustworthy person.

Chen Tai picked up the wine glass, took a sip, then put it down and said straight to the point: "Brother Zhong, the Han army around Xuzhou is all arrogant. Those soldiers think they are so powerful that they look down on others and their military discipline is corrupt. But I have an insider among the noble families. I can send the military's defense map to Xuzhou City. Once we get the defense map, we will have the upper hand to win."

At this point, Chen Tai's eyes flashed with a sly look, and he continued, "Besides, General Cao Zhen and I have always been friends. If I write a letter to persuade him to raise an army to attack, he will definitely respond. At that time, the 'bandits' in various parts of Xuzhou will respond in unison, and with the help of both inside and outside forces, the Qingxu area will be completely out of the control of the Han State. In this way, the world will be in chaos, and our aristocratic families will have the opportunity to rise up."

Zhong Hui was shocked when he heard this. Although he had seen big scenes before, Chen Tai's words still made him feel frightened.

This is truly a daring act. If it fails, not only will the two of them be beheaded, but the entire Yingchuan Zhong and Chen families will also face a devastating disaster.

Zhong Hui's expression changed slightly, but then he regained his composure.

He knew very well that since Chen Tai dared to propose such a plan, he must have thought it over carefully.

Moreover, he also had a glimmer of expectation in his heart, looking forward to the arrival of this storm, looking forward to their aristocratic family taking the opportunity to control the world.

Zhong Hui pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Brother Chen, this plan is brilliant, but it is also very risky. If it fails, we will be doomed. Are you sure?"

Chen Tai laughed loudly upon hearing this, and said with a firm look: "Brother Zhong, since ancient times, those who have accomplished great things have not been fussy about trivial matters. Our aristocratic family has been suppressed by the Han Dynasty for a long time, and now is the time to turn things around. I have a foolproof plan, and we can act together as long as Brother Zhong nods."

As he spoke, Chen Tai took out a secret letter from his arms and handed it to Zhong Hui.

Zhong Hui took the secret letter, read it carefully, and his expression became more solemn.

The secret letter described their plan in detail, as well as the difficulties and countermeasures that might be encountered at each step.

After reading the secret letter, Zhong Hui raised his head and looked at Chen Tai, with a look of determination in his eyes.

He knew very well that once he took this step, there would be no turning back.

But he also understood that this was their aristocratic family's only chance to rise.

Zhong Hui took a deep breath and said slowly: "Brother Chen, I will join hands with you to plan a great cause. But we must act with caution and not make any mistakes. If we fail, we will be infamous forever."

Chen Tai was overjoyed when he heard this.

Zhong Hui has agreed to join forces with him, which means that their plan has taken the first step towards success.

He raised his wine glass and toasted Zhong Hui, saying, "Brother Zhong, if we join forces, we can conquer the world. Come, let's drink this cup and plan great things together!"

Zhong Hui also picked up the wine glass and drank it all with Chen Tai.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with anticipation and longing for the future.

The storm is coming, and they will be the masters of it.

Then, the two began to discuss every detail of the plan in detail.

Chen Tai told Zhong Hui everything he knew about the Han army's deployment, the contact information of the aristocratic family's accomplices, and Cao Zhen's personality and preferences.

Based on this information, Zhong Hui put forward many valuable suggestions and improvement plans.

The two of them talked and got along better and better, and before they knew it, it was getting dark.

In the study, the flickering candlelight illuminated their determined faces.

They knew that this plan would change their fate and the world's situation. (End of this chapter)