Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 445
Soon, amid the noise of rejection, Kong Wu's powerful military generals forcibly took out many elegant young men.

It is inappropriate to say that it was force, because this group of people were accompanied by servants they had brought with them. The servants who could follow them north were very skilled, so they were on their side to protect them at the first opportunity.

However, as Wang Quan's men came over, there was a sense of confrontation with everyone, and both sides were deadlocked for a while.

At this time, Wu Jie said something: "Everyone, the news about your coming has definitely been known to Governor Chen. Whether you think it or not, he must have become suspicious. In this case, do you still want to refuse?" General Wang's good intentions? General Wang's idea of ​​building a city is based on some of the general's instructions. Even if you don't give us two face, you must always consider the general's mood. "

It was such a half-threat, half-analysis words that made all the children of the aristocratic families look uncertain. They knew that these words were trying to convince themselves, but they had to admit that they made sense.

It is already possible to offend Chen Zhi, so is it necessary to offend the frontier army and make the general dissatisfied?
But the problem is, as the border troops go back together, maybe Chen Zhi will start to care after he didn't care at first.

"Actually, you don't need to be so worried. General Wang is not hostile to Governor Chen. On the contrary, consolidating Daijun's border defense will do no harm to Governor Chen. The general will arrange for people to go over and explain these matters clearly to the Governor. How can you offend the prefect? ​​Don't worry in vain."

Now that the matter has come to this point, the children of those aristocratic families can only sigh and accept their fate, because they realize that even if they do not accept the escort of the border army, the other party will still have a way to show the situation, not to mention that there are so many people, one person The two of them did not go with the border troops, which would not help the situation at all. They would also offend Wang Quan, which was not worth the loss.

"I really shouldn't have come here today, but who would have thought that the army here would use such a direct method?"

This group of people left with regret, but after they left, Wang Quan also put away his smile, looked at Wu Jie solemnly, and said, "Wu Sima, I did everything you ordered, This matter is also very risky for me. Forcing several families in this way and digging a trap for them will undoubtedly leave a bad impression on me in the hearts of the Daijun family, and may also offend them. Although a frontier general like me has food under his command and a general to back him up, he doesn’t need to worry too much about it, but there may be hidden dangers in the future.”

"Don't worry, general." Wu Jie smiled slightly and said: "This matter is all relative. In fact, it is a game. Before the game, each of them takes action. One party is pressing forward step by step. In the heart of the other party, perhaps There are grievances, but when we really cooperate, it will be another way of thinking, and we will contribute to the common goal, at least we will not hold grudges against the general."

"Even so, I don't think it's a good decision to offend Chen Zhi. I've heard of Chen Zhi before. He's not a bastard like Lu Chu. He only got a little bit of success with the support of the general. The authority, the Yang family behind Chen Zhi, his uncle who is the servant, and his own reputation are not easy to get along with. I have a good relationship with him. Now after listening to your words, from Daijun If the aristocratic family recruits wealthy and talented people, there will definitely be conflicts with him, and there is no guarantee that there will be no mistakes."

At the end of the sentence, the tone was slightly serious.

Wu Jie asked calmly: "Then why did General Wang act according to the plan?"

Wang Quan's expression couldn't help but suffocate.

In fact, Wang Quan's recent situation has not been good. When the Xiongnu went south, although it did not cause much damage to people's livelihood and property losses, it directly killed a governor, the governor of Guangning County. It was also his dereliction of duty.

Because the troops stationed by Wang Quan were in Daijun and Guangning. As a result, the Huns entered Koudai and killed the prefect of Guangning. Afterwards, he, the lieutenant general, could not escape the investigation. Place to shirk.

Fortunately, the Xiongnu were defeated by Xianbei and finally saved their face. However, Wang Quan still felt uneasy, so he wrote a letter to Wang Jun, confessing his crime and begging for mercy. On the other hand, he sent several troops to Daijun. Cruise around, make gestures, make up for lost time.

But even so, he still felt unsettled. At this time, Wu Jie came to the door and proposed the idea of ​​building a city, asking him to use this as an excuse to integrate the power of the Daijun family to show his ability.

But Wang Quan also knew that if this was the case, once he became powerful, he would be scrupulous about Wang Jun, so he settled for the next best thing, as long as the family provided financial, material and manpower to gather strength and develop troops.

It is for this reason that today's meeting was possible.

However, before the banquet, Wang Quan was also worried. Although he was anxious to get out of the crisis, he was not dizzy yet. He knew that Chen Zhi also had a background, and had heard of Chen Zhi's reputation. He knew that this was not a simple person, and he I don't want to really break up with Chen Zhi.

"Whether you offend the noble family or Chen Zhi, it's all a matter of the future." Wu Jie saw that Wang Quan's expression was a little stiff, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "But if you can't survive this hurdle, General, you I’m afraid I will lose my position as a guard in these two counties.”

Yes, this is Wang Quan's real thinking. Don't worry about the future matters later. The immediate difficulties must be overcome first and you have to pay a price for it. As long as you can ensure that you don't lose your official position, then you can tolerate it.

"The general wants to use this statement now to get some promises from Wu. Unfortunately, he is destined to disappoint you." Wu Jie shook his head and changed the subject, "But general, don't worry, Wu What I said before was not made up to comfort you. On the contrary, as long as the family is willing to cooperate, you will not need to maintain the relationship between the two parties afterwards. They will find a way to maintain it themselves. As for Chen Zhi..."

Wang Quan simply took advantage of the situation and asked: "What should we do if Chen Zhi is investigated? Don't worry?" Wu Jie nodded and said bluntly: "General, don't worry, being an official is not about making a fuss. General, please recall, Chen Zhi What is Zhi's reputation? But his two articles? But his calligraphy? Or, the commentaries in Luoyang? Whether it's articles, calligraphy, or even the commentaries in Luoyang, they are just chess, calligraphy and painting. I wonder if these can be Do you see his political ability?"

Wang Quan frowned, thought to himself, then shook his head and said: "Indeed, from these news, we can't see Chen Zhi's political ability, but I heard that he was in Luoyang and first entered the Taile Department. He was quickly led up and down. At that time, there was a noble son who was in trouble with him, but in the end this son was sent to the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, there were several other wealthy families who also made moves against Chen Zhi, but they were all killed by him. Take it one step at a time.”

After all, he was a frontier general with real power. Even though he was under Wang Jun's command, he also had interests in the court, and he had slightly more information than Daijun's aristocratic family.

Wu Jie shook his head and said with a smile: "If he really broke through, he wouldn't come to the border to be the governor."

Wang Quan was stunned for a moment, then nodded, feeling that what he said made sense.

"What he did in Luoyang has something to do with his ability to govern, but he doesn't show much ability to govern the place. Moreover, whether it is the Taile Department or the Secretary Department, he suppressed it with his personal prestige and talent. In reality, it’s not the same thing at all.”

Wu Jie said, paying attention to Wang Quan's expression, seeing his brows softening, he couldn't help but smile: "Before coming here, I lived in Dai County for a few days, and met Chen Zhi, and had some contact with him. He is a well-organized person in dealing with people, but he seems to be only interested in power and strategy. However, his political methods are lacking, and there seems to be signs of valuing the people and despising the officials. Otherwise, how could these many families be willing to send people here?"

"Then you mean...?"

"In a short period of time, Chen Zhi still needs to learn how to govern in the local area, and this time is the best opportunity for you, General, to win over the aristocratic family." Wu Jie's eyes were shining with the light of wisdom, "As long as you win over the aristocratic family, All the strength has been brought to this frontier military formation, which will naturally improve the situation, and the general's reward for the general will come soon!"

As he finished speaking, a person suddenly came outside to summon him, saying that it was the Zheng brothers who wanted to see him.

When Wu Jie heard this, he smiled at Wang Quan and said, "General, this breaking point is coming to your door. Do you want it or not?"

Wang Quan was also stunned, but then he smiled and said: "It seems that Chen Zhi pushed a Daijun family to our side. I really believe what you said. Maybe this person doesn't know how to manage the people. To be honest, I am very curious about what Governor Chen is busy with right now."

Wu Jie deliberately made an expression as if he was peeking out of the tent, and then smiled in harmony: "It's getting late, so I've probably gone to bed."

………………

"It's so late and you guys came here."

At the same time, in Dai County, Chen Zhi was meeting a dusty man in his government office.

The man looked to be in his early forties, with an ordinary face. There was a lot of mud and dust on his feet and hem. It was obvious that he had arrived in a hurry and had not had time to rest.

When he heard Chen Zhi's question, he bowed and replied respectfully: "As soon as the old man's order came, the family took action quickly and selected various capable people in Xiapi County and the surrounding areas, a total of one hundred people." , send it to Mr. Zhi."

This person's name is Chen Duo, a servant of the Chen family in Xiapi, and a relatively powerful steward of the Chen family in Xiapi. This time Chen Zhi went north, and under Chen Yong's will, the Chen family in Xiapi wanted to send someone to assist him. In addition to disciples like Chen Zi, there are also many servants and servants, and they also need to lead some other people to supplement them.

They traveled all the way, and tonight, the first few people finally arrived at Dai County.

Chen Zhi nodded and said, "There are more than a hundred capable people? Well, if they arrive, it will indeed ease the situation on my side, but what kind of attachment relationship do these people have?"

Chen Duo said: "Among the more than [-] people, nearly half are members of my Chen family, and the rest are also from tenant farmers of the Chen family, and a few are recruits. Besides, there are also a few prisoners. There are two people who were specifically told by Mr. Chen Qian to be Mo Mo, saying that they would be useful to you, Mr. Chen Qian!"

(End of this chapter)