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On the seventeenth day of the twelfth lunar month, King Chen Chu of the Jin Dynasty of the Great Zhou Dynasty, together with Minister Pei Weishu, General Zuo Qianniuwei Zhang Duofu and other civil and military officials went out of the city for ten miles to welcome Chen Jingan, Han Fang and Lu Yanzhong who came to take up their new posts.

Chen Jing'an never served as an official in Qi because he said, "I don't want to be a second minister". Now that he is a minister of Zhou, at least on the surface, he has not insulted this promise.

The two have known each other for many years. Needless to say, when Chen Chu faced Han Fang, he bowed deeply and said, "Mr. Han is suffering."

Han Fang became associated with Huaibei because of the establishment of Huaibei Literary College. In Chen Chu's heart, he had always been Huaibei's funded mouthpiece.

But over the years, the relationship between Han Fang and Chen Chu has not been too harmonious. The old man likes to criticize Chen Chu in the newspaper every now and then. Although it has never involved issues of principle, the more times he does it, the more he will make people unhappy.

Therefore, in the hearts of the direct descendants of the King of Chu, this person could not help but be suspected of being both responsible and established.

However, the incident in Luoyang changed Chen Chu's view of Han Fang greatly. After all, the latter had a bottom line and would rather go to jail than be coerced by Qu Yixian, Lu Yingxian and others to surrender to the enemy first.

After all, the Jinxia army was at its peak at that time, and no one knew whether Qi could survive this.

Chen Chu behaved respectfully, and Han Fang, who had been promoted to the post of Censor Zhongcheng, also had eyes this time, and the two chatted happily.

On the other hand, Lu Yanzhong, a great scholar of the Zhou Kingdom, perhaps wanted to show that he did not go to Huaibei from the Zhou Kingdom to seek an official position, or perhaps he had such a temper, and looked a little arrogant when facing Chen Chu.
This made Erlang Xiaoyi frown, but Chen Chu just smiled and smiled.

The significance of using Lu Yanzhong is the same as the reason why Huaibei tolerated Han Fang's nonsense in the newspapers. It was to show Huaibei's magnanimity and to win over the hearts of scholars all over the world.

After Ding Wei, scholars accounted for at least half of the population migrating south from the Central Plains.

Nowadays, the population of Qi State is not as good as that of Zhou State, and the proportion of scholars is far lower than that of Zhou State. The large number of scholars living in the south is a major reason for the legitimacy of Zhou State's regime.

Inviting a big troll like Lu Yanzhong into the court was similar to the opposition in some later countries. It was a showcase of democracy for the scholars of the Zhou Dynasty.

On the same day, the three of them entered Anfeng City to meet Chai Ji.

In the third hall of the government office, which was temporarily renamed "Yanhe Hall", Chen Chu introduced the current situation to the newly established grass-stage team and the court.

"On the 16th, General Han Shizhong of Youxiao Guard led his deputy general Jiao Tu, and in accordance with His Majesty's imperial decree, they captured Luzhou City on the 14th. On that day, there were rebels in the city who resisted stubbornly and were quickly put down."

Then, Chen Chu pointed out one by one on the map, "As of today, more than 30 counties in the five prefectures of Huangzhou, Guangzhou, Anfeng, Luzhou, and Chuzhou on the Huainan Road have been restored to your majesty. The strong military general Xu Lu is in Huaibei." With the cooperation of the navy, we are moving down the river, with our troops pointing at Yangzhou."

Chai Ji showed a satisfied smile and nodded: "With the King of Jin here, the restoration of the state capital north of the Yangtze River will be just around the corner."

"Haha, it's all thanks to His Majesty's divine power. After seeing the imperial edict, all the officials in the various states understood the righteousness and brought order back to the Emperor's command." Chen Chu said modestly.

Chen Jingan, Han Fang, Lu Yanzhong and others present all looked surprised.

After careful planning, the Huaibei army had captured five cities in less than ten days after entering Huainan. This was too fast!
The reason is that Chen Chu's words "It all depends on His Majesty's divine power" are not pure horses. It is the same as the reason why Anfeng Prefecture and County officials surrendered smoothly. Other state capitals were unable to produce any resistance in the face of the Huaibei Army, which had just defeated the Jinxia Army. In order to get off the donkey, he followed the imperial edict of the Supreme Emperor and got off the donkey along the slope.

Even if there are a few chief officials like Tao Chunlai, the magistrate of Shouchun County, who want to defend, they are mostly controlled and subdued by their subordinates or merchants in the city.

The penetration of Huaibei into Huainan did not happen overnight.
Chai Ji had just heard that Xu Lu and the Huaibei Navy had arrived in Yangzhou, and he couldn't help but have other thoughts, "Prince Jin, if you want to come to Yangzhou City, can you do it within three or two days?"

Chen Chu had a glimpse of Chai Ji's thoughts, but said: "Yangzhou is an important town in the north of the Yangtze River, and it may not be as smooth as before."

Chai Ji nodded and said: "Now Luzhou has fallen into the hands of our army, alas."

As he spoke, Chai Ji looked around at the fake 'Yanhe Hall', which was much smaller than the imperial city, and sighed: "This Anfeng area is small and far away from the front line. Can we move to Luzhou?"

Luzhou is the administrative center of Huainan Road, so it is naturally much more prosperous than Anfeng. Chai Ji dislikes Anfeng's boringness and wants to go to a more prosperous Dayi.

From the moment he opened his mouth, Chen Chu guessed what Chai Ji was thinking. If Yangzhou could be successfully captured, the Supreme Emperor might want to move to Yangzhou.

But Chen Chu had no intention of letting Chai Ji move to his home. Although Luzhou City was large, it was a bit far away from Huaibei. First of all, there were more old people from the Zhou Kingdom in the area. If Chai Ji came in person, he would quickly gather a group of old Zhou officials around him, which would not be conducive. Chen Chu controls.

Secondly, if the war situation changes, Luzhou is far away from Huaibei, which is not conducive to a quick retreat to Huaibei, nor is it convenient for Huaibei to send support from the south.

So Chen Chu said directly: "Your Majesty, although Anfeng is small, it has Huaibei at its back, so it can advance or retreat. And the main force of the rebel army is still stationed on Jinghu Road at this time, so our army must guard against it."

One sentence stopped Chai Ji's thoughts. Just when he was disappointed, Chen Chu suddenly pointed his right hand and brought all the ministers who were in the Yanhe Hall with him, saying: "Now that the king has returned to the throne, Zhong Zhong With the gathering of wise men, it is time for your majesty to reorganize the country and plan for rejuvenation. However, the king of the country cannot abolish his etiquette. Your majesty, please take a look."

After saying that, Chen Chu, who was standing in the hall with a smile, suddenly clapped his hands, and two beautiful women in their 20s walked out carrying a cross wooden beam.
What is supported on the wooden truss is a black-backed gold embroidered five-clawed dragon and a crown with seals all over it!

Erlang and Xiao Yi, who were following behind, each carried a tray with Qimian and Jade Wat on them.
This set is exactly what the emperor would wear during major events such as worshiping heaven and ancestors, enthroning the throne, and major court gatherings!
Since Chai Ji returned to the south, although he usually wears a crimson gauze robe to show his royal status, the crimson gauze robe is still a daily attire.
It is completely different from what this Gun Mian represents.

It’s been more than ten years!
Since Ding Wei, Chai Ji has experienced all kinds of humiliation. At this moment, he suddenly saw this solemn crown, and scenes of sad or happy scenes from the past flashed before his eyes.

Chai Ji was so excited that he walked down from the throne tremblingly, his eyes filled with tears.

It seems that by focusing on Gun Mian, he can return to his prime years when he was always talkative and high-spirited.
"Your Majesty, please dress." Chen Chu said promptly.

Chai Ji, who was caressing Gun Mian carefully, came back to his senses. He quickly wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, and then grabbed Chen Chu's hand, his lips trembling, "Prince Jin, Prince Jin! You are my loyal minister of Zhou Da Da" ah!"

"Long live your Majesty for generations to come"

Chen Chu was talking for a while, and somehow he added such a sentence after "Long Live Your Majesty". At first listen, it seemed a little inconsistent.

But this is what King Jin said, so there is no problem.
As soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, all the officials in the hall congratulated him: "Long live your Majesty for generations to come."

Chai Ji couldn't help but feel excited when he saw everyone in the room, from King Jin to below, prostrating themselves on the ground.

It's back, it's all back!

The feeling of being a nine-five-year-old is all back!
Among the ministers, only Chen Jing'an muttered to himself: The craftsmanship of this gun mian is complicated and cannot be made in ten days and a half. How come this Yuan Zhang exists?
He quietly raised his head and took a closer look. Chai Ji's height was slightly different from Brother Chu's, but he was a little fatter than Brother Chu. The crown worn on him had a slightly longer hem, but his stomach was a little tighter. .

If it were Yuan Zhang, it would definitely be more suitable!
From this, Chen Jing'an naturally guessed the origin of Gun Mian. I am afraid that some people in Huaibei couldn't wait any longer and secretly made a bunch of clothes in advance, but Yuan Zhang used them to borrow flowers and offer them to the Buddha!
After thinking about this, Chen Jing'an found it funny and looked at Chen Chu involuntarily.

Coincidentally, Chen Chu also looked at him.

When their eyes met, Brother Chu actually winked mischievously.

Oh, King Jin, please be steady!
On that day, Chai Ji not only received the crown of honor, but the king of Jin also prepared the ceremonial guard.

There are all kinds of jade chariots, twelve dragon flags, Luan flag chariots, Pie evil chariots, compass chariots and Jili drum chariots.

Chai Ji was made to cry several times.

At night, Chen Jing'an came to visit late at night, and was led by Erlang to meet in the study of Chen Chu's temporary residence.

Unexpectedly, Chen Chu was not the only one in the study. Tiedan was sitting upright at the desk, being guided by Chen Chu in calligraphy practice.

Chen Jing'an couldn't help but laugh. Yuan Zhang was good at everything, but he was really not qualified to teach others about handwriting. How far could Mrs. Shen practice calligraphy with him? However, the fact that Shen Zaixing entrusted Tie Dan to the King of Chu before his death outside Tokyo was no longer a secret among the top leaders in Huaibei.

Chen Jing'an just used this matter to find the starting point of the topic, "Yuan Zhang, when are you going to do something?"

When he said 'doing business', Chen Jing'an glanced at Tiedan as if unintentionally.

Chen Chu also turned to look at Tiedan, who didn't realize that the two of them were talking about him. He was still copying the copybook a little clumsily but extremely seriously.

"Sir, it's not like you don't know the current situation. I'm also worried about it." Chen Chu rubbed his forehead.

In order not to mention Tie Dan's sad story, Chen Chu said something cryptic: Uncle Shen had just been killed in battle, and according to the rules, Tie Dan had to abide by the rules for another three years. After three years, she would really be dragged into an old girl.

Chen Jing'an said, "Isn't it Yuan Zhang's fault?"

"Blame me?"

"Well, when we first went to Daling River, Yuan Zhang once said that when things happen in the north, he will do big things. What a good opportunity it is outside Tokyo at the beginning of the month? With the power of a great victory over Jin Xia, Yuan Zhang can pass through Who dares to say anything about those clothes inside and outside the Qi court?"

Chen Jingan was obviously dissatisfied. It was indeed a good opportunity outside Tokyo at that time, but when Chen Chu went to the Kingdom of Jin, he clearly said, 'It's a matter in the North, let's discuss it later.'

Why did it come to Chen Jing'an's mouth that it became, 'If something happens in the North, we will do something big'?
However, Tokyo City's victory did make the Huaibei Department a little unable to hold back.

Chen Chu understands the mood of the entire group. If he himself improves, everyone will have a wider space for improvement.
Therefore, he did not defend the matter, but asked: "What does this matter have to do with my work?"

The 'service' here refers to getting married to Tiedan.

But Chen Jing'an said confidently: "If you do something big, you and her will be the emperor and the minister. The emperor and the minister can fall in love and get back together!"

"." Chen Chu was stunned for a long time before he understood Chen Jingan's logic.

To put it coldly, the king's family has no relatives, and his wife and children can be regarded as his subjects. If Chen Chu becomes the emperor, he can give Tiedan an order to win his love.

Entering the palace as a concubine, having children is also serving the royal family, and seizing love can be barely applicable.

Tie Dan seemed to realize that the topic between the two was related to him, and he raised his head and looked at Chen Chu in confusion.

Chen Chu smiled at her, and then said to Chen Jing'an: "Sir, you can say whatever you want. Why did you go in such a big circle?"

Chen Jing'an smiled casually, and then got to the point, "Yuan Zhang, Qi Guo, you still have an explanation for not accepting it for the time being, but today you have elevated the Supreme Emperor's hand, but why?"

"Although Chai Ji is annoyed that Chai Chong has not tried to save him from prison for so many years, Chai Chong is his son after all. If Chai Ji's ambitions that have been wiped out by the Jin people are not aroused, Chai Ji may not be willing to take him out at the critical moment. Chai Chong was put to death."

Chen Jing'an didn't quite agree with Chen Chu's explanation. He just said: "When Liu Qi was in trouble in Tokyo, Yuan Zhang couldn't see it? How can there be any family affection in the Tian family? Besides, with my power in Huaibei, I don't need the Supreme Emperor. Even if you are a puppet, you may one day engulf the Kingdom of Zhou."

"The generals of Qi and Zhou are all sons of our Han family, so it would be better if fewer people die! Furthermore, the gentry class of Zhou State is more deeply rooted than the gentry of Qi State, which has experienced the Ding Wei Rebellion. In the future, the land reform will be more difficult. A lot of heads fell to the ground, and with Chai Ji in front of us, we can get away with less infamy."

Chen Jing'an believes that seeking hegemony inevitably involves death.

But the second half of Chen Chu's words was recognized by Chen Jingan, and he even figured out the next process in a short time. After Huaibei swallowed up the Zhou Kingdom, all land reform orders would come from Zhou Juns such as Chai Ji and Pei Weishu. minister.

The civil gentry resisted, and then used Chai Ji's name to quell the rebellion. Once all the fertile land of Zhou was returned to the state, Chen Chu could jump out and force Chai Ji to abdicate in the name of upholding justice for the world's gentry.
Once the reputation is lost, the fertile land will naturally not be returned.

The two spent half an hour discussing how to digest Zhou's long-term strategy. Chen Jing'an calmed down and stood up to leave.

However, just as he reached the door, Chen Jing'an suddenly turned around, showing a rare cautious look, and reminded: "Yuan Zhang, the affairs of Qi State cannot be delayed for too long. If the brothers below can't wait, I'm afraid Your Highness will be in trouble."

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Chen Chu, who originally had a slight smile on his face, gradually turned cold and said, "Underneath? Who is under there?"

"I mean just in case"

"Hahaha" Chen Chu laughed loudly and then said seriously: "Without the encouragement of someone who is willing to do it, my brothers would not be able to do such a thing!"

The so-called "I'm afraid His Highness will be in trouble" means that if Chen Chu refuses to take his place, some of the impatient brothers may take risks and harm Jia Rou. If Jia Rou dies, Chen Chu's yellow robe will no longer hinder her.

After all, no one but him could control the current situation in Qi.

It seems that some people within the Huaibei Clique are really anxious. Maybe Chen Jingan has heard some rumors, or maybe this is a test he made on behalf of the civil servants.

"Yes, the Forbidden Army is under the control of Commander Liu, so His Highness should be fine."

Chen Jingan looked back and added something, but Chen Chu stared at Chen Jingan and said with a faint smile: "Sir, you are not included in the 'brothers who can't wait', right?"

"Haha, Yuan Zhang is overly worried. Since our whole Chen family made a desperate bet on Huaibei in the eighth year of Fuchang, have we ever done anything that harmed the interests of Huaibei? Now, the situation in the world has become very clear, let alone taking risks."

Chen Jingan's expression was soft and his tone was calm, but very convincing.

He did not talk about the relationship between the two of them that has been tacitly understood for many years, but from the perspective of interests. My Chen family has fully supported you before you became a prince. The current situation has greatly benefited Huaibei, and I will not go behind your back. Something that goes against the will of King Chu.

Chen Chu nodded and replied: "My husband and I are both teachers and friends. We are one husband and wife with Ayu. We have known Weiting and Yinglang for many years. I hope that our two families will have a good relationship for a hundred years. My husband should have noticed that Jia and I have known each other for many years." Rou is not a simple monarch and minister, we already have a daughter, you don’t have to help me cover it up, if sir hears any news, just inform those who are interested."

After saying that, Chen Chu paused and said in a calm voice: "I will handle the affairs of Qi State myself. But Jiarou is already a member of my royal family. If anyone touches my family, don't blame me for bringing trouble to my wife and children."

On the side, Tie Dan had already noticed that something was wrong in the atmosphere. He had abandoned his brush at some point, and his hand hidden under the desk tightly held a dagger.

It seemed that as soon as Chen Chu gave the order, he was about to rush forward and kill Chen Jingan.
After Chen Chu noticed it, he quickly pressed Tie Dan's hand with his hand and said: "It won't happen, it won't happen."

The next day.

Wearing Gun Mian Chaiji, he held the first court meeting in the "Cui Gong Hall" of the Second Hall of the Anfeng Mansion.

Because the second hall is narrow, the newly appointed officials at all levels stand with their chests touching their backs, which looks a bit funny.
Although the venue is cramped, the entire imperial framework is still intact.

Except for officials from the north such as Chen Jingan and Han Fang, almost all the Huainan Zhou officials who had returned to the new imperial court had been promoted.

In short, on the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month in the third year of Xuanqing of Qi Dynasty and the fifteenth year of Shaoxing Zhou Dynasty, the Huainan court of the Great Zhou Dynasty went into exile and was officially established in Anfeng City.

On that day, Chai Ji issued an edict, ordering Lin'an Chai Chong to come to Anfeng to meet his father.

He would not dare to come, but his will must be made.
The king of heaven and earth and his master, Chai Ji occupies the dual identities of king and brother. Let’s see how the Lin’an court responds. (End of chapter)