Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 10 Bet and words
Although there were some twists and turns on the way, under the command of Chen Zhi, the group arrived at the Chen Mansion without any danger. The moment they walked into the backyard, Chen Ting, Aunt Liu, and the servants were all excited. Breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's so dangerous. If Master Zhi hadn't anticipated those people in advance, he would have been caught just now."

Although this incident was caused by Chen Zhi, the servant, as a subordinate, had a different education since he was a child, and his way of thinking was also very different from that of an independent free person. Although he had the thought of causing harm to Chi Yu, it was not strong in the end. In addition, Chen Zhi directed everyone along the way. Ruoding, no matter when he was choosing a path or when he was almost found, his expression was as usual. This kind of demeanor also made several servants feel inexplicable awe.

If it wasn't for "Chen Zhi"'s bad reputation in the past, these servants would have been heartbroken.

Even so, under the leadership of the servant named Chen Jue, several servants respectfully bid farewell to Chen Zhi before returning to their homes. This was different from the previous attitude of the servants and maids towards Chen Zhi like the god of plague. There is a big difference.

"Master Zhi, I'm going to go to the master's house to recover, so I'll take my leave first."

Here, after Chen Jue and others resigned from Chen Zhi, they went back to the backyard and told the manager that they wanted to describe the whole process.

There was a general steward in the ancestral house of Chen Mansion, and there were three junior stewards below him. This person was one of them, named Chen Yue. Before Chen Jue could finish speaking, he frowned: "Is Chen Zhi causing trouble again? I really don’t stop. I don’t know how such a person is valued by the three elders. Could he have used some shameful means? Okay, I know everything. I will go to restore the old man’s life. Chen Jue , you take the people to have a rest, and you will have to entertain the guests later."

Chen Jue heard Chen Yue's complaint and hesitated to speak. He wanted to help Chen Zhi with a word or two, but in the end he couldn't say it because the reputation of this "Master Zhi" was really bad in the entire Chen family. There is no need to offend others because of him.

"However, the young master's demeanor just now is definitely not fake. No wonder he is valued by the three elders. He may be able to do something in the future. When I am free in the future, should I flatter you?" The servant also has his own way of dealing with the world, and has his own Under the pressure of survival and facing a lot of competition, servants with ideals will struggle. One way is to bet on the future.

Chen Jue discovered Chen Zhi's potential. Of course he would have ideas, but how to do it was also a matter of knowledge. He was going to make a plan to ensure that he could flatter Chen Zhi without letting himself fall into too deep. What if someone The wind and grass can get out in time.

Not to mention Chen Jue's plan, but after saying goodbye to a few family members, Chen Zhi asked Chen Ting to contact Chen's elders, because he had just been released from confinement, and Chen Chi hadn't let go to see him yet, so he couldn't just walk around.

The remaining people found a room to rest. With such a big incident happening at home, the Chen family would not force them to go to the mourning hall. However, Chen Xi and Chen Fu were uneasy and didn't know what Chen Chi would do.

Chen Zhi, on the other hand, was still the old god, seeming to be concentrating with his eyes closed.

Seeing him like this, Chen Xi, Chen Fu, Chen Man and Aunt Liu all felt a little calmer. This was also the result of Chen Zhi's command during the transfer just now.

Invisibly, he became the backbone of the group.

However, it was impossible for Chen Xi and the others to know that at this moment, Chen Zhi was silently observing the lotus tube in his heart.

"Two points of Fame Gold Liquid have been added. It was probably because Chen Fu publicized it when he sent the money and let many people know about it. With the Fame Gold Liquid coming in, but the color is turbid, I'm afraid it's not a good reputation. This kind of reputation has relatively poor effectiveness. , often achieve twice the result with half the effort.”

Regarding these, Chen Zhi was unable to change things for the time being and could only adjust slowly in the future.

After a moment of burning incense, there were footsteps outside the door, and Chen Ting opened the door and walked in.

"Second brother, how are you?" Chen Xi couldn't sit still immediately.

Chen Ting smiled bitterly: "Uncle didn't say how to deal with it, nor did he mention rebuilding the house. He just asked the eldest brother to see him."

"Didn't you tell us where to settle down?" Chen Fu was a little disappointed, but then he became energetic and said, "It's a good thing that you are willing to see the young master. Young Master, please don't talk nonsense again later. Why don't you let the two of us settle down?" Young Master..." He said a few words of caution as a habit, but then he thought of Chen Zhi's recent behavior and hesitated.

On the other side, Chen Ting took the lead and said, "Uncle, let me go by myself. No one else can follow."

"This..." Chen Fu became worried again, "Is it because the debt collector's matter has made the elder unhappy and he wants to punish the young master again? This punishment was lifted not long ago..."

"Uncle, there is no need to worry too much. Since the uncle can see me, there will be no problem," Chen Zhi smiled slightly and waved his hands, "Besides, the uncle is the head of the family. Who can object to the decision he makes? It's okay to think too much. It’s useless. Dingye, you take care of it here, I’ll go over first.”

"Dingye" is Chen Ting's surname. He was not yet old enough to choose the surname, but he left it in advance when his father Chen Mai passed away. In private, Chen Zhi and others often called him by the surname.

"Brother, don't worry." Chen Ting nodded, and everyone in the room watched Chen Zhi leave, each with their own thoughts, but generally they were still worried.

Chen Zhi, led by a servant, came to a side courtyard in the backyard.

Chen Chi, the eldest son of the Chen family, is resting inside. He has been busy both inside and outside these days, so he specially chose such a secluded place to rest.

When Chen Zhi walked into the room in the courtyard, he saw Chen Chi with a Chinese character face holding a cup of tea and drinking lightly.

Chen Chi was wearing mourning clothes and still had a calm and authoritative demeanor. He was not sitting on his knees, but sitting on a chair - also called a Hu chair at this time. It was generally not used in formal occasions, but it had long been popular among aristocratic families. It became popular, and in private people mostly sit on chairs.

"I've met uncle." Chen Zhi looked away and bowed.

"Here you go, sit down first." Chen Chi put down his cup and pointed to the side.

Chen Zhi pondered for a moment, then sat down without being polite.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Chi stopped talking and began to look at Chen Zhi as if he were seeing him for the first time.

Chen Chi's gaze was not aggressive, rather peaceful, but it also carried a sense of scrutiny, which made people feel stressed. However, his reaction surprised Chen Zhi. After all, it was not a small matter. He should be furious, but Chen Chi couldn't show his anger.

"It's not easy." He commented in his mind. After all, Chen Zhi had a lot of experience and had died, so he naturally took it calmly.

After a few breaths, Chen Chi nodded and said, "It's different."

These words made Chen Zhi feel a chill in his heart. He realized that his performance might make Chen Chi see that something was wrong. He was thinking about imitating the reaction that his predecessor Chen Zhi should have. Unexpectedly, Chen Chi said again: " When you were young, you had some amazing words that surprised me. Unfortunately, you have become more and more stubborn over the years. I had given up all hope, but Mr. Xu was very optimistic about you. I understood what you said in reply to Mr. Xu. It was very appropriate. If a person who has worked hard can change his evil ways and return to righteousness, it will be a good story, but there is a rule in everything. The farce in the mourning hall cannot be easily overcome, but for the sake of the selection of the recipients, you can postpone it first. If you can Only by bringing honor to the family can I make the decision and put the blame behind me, otherwise I won’t be able to convince the public.”

After a few words, Chen Chi changed the topic: "However, you really don't make people worry. Now you have caused new troubles. Tell me your plan. I will make a scandal first, and the clan will punish you." The postponement is already widening the net, so don’t expect too much.”

"Ok?"

Chen Zhi was stunned when he heard this. Chen Chi's words didn't mean much blame, which was different from what he expected. But after thinking about it for a moment, he knew the reason.

Social atmosphere.

These words of Chen Chi reflect the social atmosphere at this time.

At this time, how a person's behavior is evaluated is often not based on the results, but on the person's reputation, identity, background, and some celebrities' "prophecies" about the person. This trend has already begun to emerge at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. , and now it is growing stronger.

Xu Zhi's optimism had a much greater impact on Chen Zhi than he originally expected.

"Isn't the shocking statement made by my predecessor Chen Zhi when he was young just because he liked to talk big words when he was a child? Unfortunately, he later became uneducated and unskilled, and these became dark history. But if he can correct his evil ways and return to the right path, wouldn't it be a 'good talk'?"

Such things are not uncommon. For example, Liu Bei, the founder of the New Han Dynasty, pointed to the mulberry tree in front of his house when he was a child and said that when he grew up, he would ride in a carriage covered with feathers. If he spent his whole life knitting straw sandals, this would become a common saying. It was a joke, but it turned out that this imperial uncle later became a hegemon, and others would think that he was extraordinary since he was a child.

Understanding this, Chen Zhi stood up and said, "Uncle, after my nephew has settled down with his family, he will go to the bookstore to study frequently to consolidate his knowledge, and then find time to consult Mr. Xu for future selection."

"Well, that's what it should be." Chen Chi nodded, then shook his head, "It's not easy to settle down your family. The people below have also mentioned your matter. It will cost a lot of money to burn down the house and rebuild the building. Add to that After all those ridiculous things, I'm afraid you won't even dare to go back to the house in a short time. How can you settle down? I've already said that the clan has given you a wide berth, so don't ask for help no matter how much you do."

Chen Zhi already had a plan on how to settle down, but it was a bit troublesome and would take time. When he thought about it, if the Chen family could provide some help, it would undoubtedly save a lot of troubles, but he also knew that the Chen family was willing to do this. Helping is a matter of affection, there is nothing to blame if you don't want to, just follow the original plan.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Zhi asked tentatively: "Can several members of my family live temporarily in the mansion or in another courtyard? Of course, my grandfather's business is important now and everything is complicated. If there is any inconvenience, my nephew will find another place." Other methods.”

"It's definitely not possible to live in the mansion temporarily. This involves a lot. You can understand even if you don't tell me. As for the other courtyard, other distant relatives are coming one after another these days. There must be some space left for emergencies," Chen Chi seemed to refuse, But before Chen Zhi could say anything else, he changed the topic, "But there is still a place at home that I can use for you to stay temporarily. That place is located in a busy city. If you use it properly, you can even make some money to supplement your family." It’s urgent.”

"A temporary residence in a busy city? Is there such a place?"

Chen Zhi thought about it and understood. He knew that the place Chen Chi was talking about was not a house but a shop, which was a place where business was done.

"My second brother and I made a bet," Chen Chi said suddenly, then took out a piece of paper from his side and handed it over, "After the news of the debt collector came, many tribesmen found him and asked him to He came out to warn you, but the second brother found me first and expressed his attitude. He said that it is best for the family not to interfere with your matter, so as not to involve too much, outsiders will misunderstand, and ruin the reputation of the Chen family. But after discussion, I decided Give you another chance."

Chen Zhi took the piece of paper, frowned slightly, and thought to himself: "Could it be that the news that the house was on fire and the creditor came to the door made Chen Bian think again? If so, then it is not a cause for concern that this person is vacillating towards Qin Muchu. . But according to Chen Chi, it is possible that Chen Bian wants to give an explanation to his nephew. He is also a powerful force in the clan and represents the interests of many people. Even if he wants to ease the conflict with me, he must have an explanation, otherwise If the people below are dissatisfied, the power base will be unstable. Of course, this may be an assessment, and only if you pass it can you be recognized."

In the final analysis, power and power are still the control over people. Only by constantly leading people's hearts can we secure our position.

After the thought fell, Chen Zhi glanced at the words on the paper and immediately understood the bet.

Making a bet and being willing to admit defeat is very popular among celebrities and wealthy families nowadays, and it is not uncommon.

"It says here that I am allowed to run my own shop without relying on my family and pay the rent on time every month? If not, it will be taken back."

"Don't think that being a merchant has ruined your status. Being a merchant is certainly looked down upon, but you are doing it temporarily, and the business is not a place with a bad reputation. In the past, you sold calligraphy and painting, which is not an out of bounds. Maybe you will still be able to do it in the future. It can become an anecdote." Chen Chi misunderstood Chen Zhi's expression, "You have indeed caused a lot of trouble recently, and several branches have opinions. The family cannot help you for no reason. That will only harm you. Since Xu My father-in-law values ​​you, so you must at least show some ability."

The atmosphere of this era is loose, and there is also tolerance for specific commodity economies.

Seeing Chen Zhi's calm expression, Chen Chi added: "This is also a test for you. Although the place to participate in the selection of recipients is not precious, it is also rare. Because Xu Gong gave it to you with just one sentence, it is inevitable that some people will be dissatisfied and say There may be troubles, but if you agree to this bet, you can save a lot of trouble, and it won't last long. If you can enter Guijing, you will be worry-free from now on. If you are willing, just sign your name." He After waving his hand, a servant presented him with pen and ink.

Chen Chi knew something about his nephew's temperament, and he knew that it was easy to change one's nature but not to change one's nature. He saw that there was a change, but he still felt uneasy.This bet was also his plan to temper Chen Zhi's temper, hoping that Chen Zhi would really turn around and become the second best in Zhou Chu.

Seeing that Chen Zhi didn't reply, Chen Chi was waiting to persuade him again. Unexpectedly, Chen Zhi laughed, grabbed the brush, and wrote his name smoothly, with the pen moving like a dragon and a snake, and the ink like mountains and rivers.

Chen Chi looked down and saw the word "Chen Zhi", and his eyes suddenly lit up.

These two characters are short and long, and have an eclectic mix of thickness and thickness, giving them a vague sense of being out of the world.

"Good word!"

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