Chapter 840 Chen Deng is also here

When he first entered the Mi Mansion, Ma Chao was shocked by the luxury and extravagance of the Mi Mansion.

It is true to say that although Ma Chao was a great general in the Han Dynasty, and his status was unparalleled, but in his daily life, he never had any ostentatious behavior.It's not that he doesn't have that ability, it's just that he feels that it makes him feel ashamed of a local rich man who got rich overnight.

However, it doesn't mean that Ma Chao hasn't seen Kuo Kuo before.At least Ma Chao saw Weiyang Palace, the most expansive place in the Han Dynasty, and Dong Zhuo Lane’s Dongwu, and he demolished Weiyang Palace with his own hands.However, at the end of the Han Dynasty, when merchants were generally regarded as cheap jobs, Ma Chao was really shocked that the Mi family could build such a luxurious villa in Xiapi City, where every inch of land was expensive.

As soon as he entered the Mi's residence, Ma Chao was overwhelmed by the Mi's parking lot, which was as big as a football field in his previous life.Not to mention the cleanness of the paving stones, but also the thoughtful service of children guiding horses to take care of them and maids welcoming and leading the way. Such a subtle atmosphere makes Ma Chao feel the profound accumulation of the centuries-old heritage of the Mi family industry.

"General, there are only you and me at this time, and since Gongda is under the general's command, Chen has something to say."

Along the way, I don't know how many pavilions I passed, and how many beautiful corridors of houses I turned around.And when Ma Chao was still feeling the magnificence of the Mi Mansion, Xun Chen, who was walking together, swept away the exaggerated and false expression before, and spoke to Ma Chao with a serious face.

But Ma Chao still didn't care, he just glanced at Xun Chen in amazement, and said teasingly: "Mr. Xun, don't be so serious, Gongda is indeed under my command, but Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo are the pillars of Cao Cao's subordinates, but Mr. Xun Isn't it also advocating alliance with Liu to destroy Cao?"

After saying this, Xun Chen looked at Ma Chao in shock again, and then sighed helplessly: "So the general already knows everything, so Chen will not say more. It's just that Chen wants to tell the general, My lord seems to be undecided about Cao Cao's matter, but he seems to have made up his mind, sending me and Guo Tu to Xuzhou seems to be just to find out Liu Bei's thoughts!"

"Oh?" Hearing this, Ma Chao couldn't help pondering seriously: If it was as Xun Chen said, then there seemed to be some changes in his coming to Xuzhou?

At the beginning, when Ma Chao met Xun Chen, he thought that Yuan Shao had sent an envoy to Xuzhou to tell Liu Bei that he wanted to attack Cao Cao.After all, after the investigation of Zhenjia Liangcao and Gao Lan, Yuan Shao must have hated Liu Xie and Cao Cao for treating him like a monkey, and he would probably help another agent to take control of Yanzhou.And Liu Bei, the protagonist who turned to the past, is undoubtedly the best candidate.

In history, Xun Chen once urged Yuan Shao to eradicate Cao Cao as soon as possible, and then explored both openly and secretly along the way. Ma Chao also found that Xun Chen, like himself, came to Xuzhou to join Liu and destroy Cao.Unexpectedly, this time not only Xun Chen came here alone, but also came with Guo Tu, who had an old friendship with Cao Cao. In addition, Xun Chen had always had political disagreements with Guo Tu, so Ma Chao guessed right away that Yuan Shao was there. , probably because of the issue of dealing with Cao Cao, there have been endless disputes between the two factions.Perhaps for the sake of clear ears, or perhaps because he wanted to know Liu Bei's thoughts, Yuan Shao simply threw the two schools of thought to Xuzhou.

But now, hearing what Xun Chen said, Ma Chao had to carefully consider Yuan Shao's thoughts.Although it is said that Yuan Shao will fight Cao Cao, Ma Chao will unite with Liu Bei, but no matter how you say it, Yuan Shao is closer to Xuzhou after all, and Liu Bei's attitude towards Yuan Shao must be considered.Moreover, it is still the kind of careful consideration.

However, in the current situation, Yuan Shao sent one master, one master, and two masterminds to Xuzhou, which undoubtedly gave Liu Bei the appearance of 'Yuan Shao was hesitant and neutral'.This situation, for me, can only be neither beneficial nor harmful.The only consideration is how big Liu Bei's ambition is, and how much the Ma family's face is worth.

With his thoughts set, Ma Chao also had a plan in his mind.Therefore, Ma Chao said, "I wonder if Mr. Xun and Guo Tu have met Liu Bei?"

"I've seen it before," Xun Chen answered every question. He seemed to be very persistent in the belief that 'the enemy of an enemy is a friend', and continued to Ma Chao without concealment: "Liu Bei seems gentle and obedient, but he is very scheming. Deep. After some analysis with Guo Tuju and Liu Bei, Liu Bei's words were ambiguous, as if he didn't see a rabbit or a hawk. That's why I will participate in this conference today. Naturally, I want to get acquainted with Mi Zhu. People, further persuading Liu Bei."

"That means Guo Tu will certainly be present today?"

"Since that's the case, I don't know the general..."

Ma Chao sneered twice, seeing Xun Chen's expression of understanding, he couldn't help but asked, "Then how about helping Mr. Chao today?"

"Since the general has come to Xuzhou, Chen knows that the alliance with Liu is over!" Looking at Ma Chao's humble smile, Xun Chen couldn't help but be infected by it, and replied with the same wicked smile: "However, if you can let Guo Gong be here If you make a fool of yourself in public, Chen is also happy to see it succeed..."

Talking and laughing, the two of them came to a hall led by the maid. At this moment, the hall was full of guests.Xun Chen is a celebrity in the north, so he naturally sat in the most conspicuous first row.However, Ma Chao, who made up his mind to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger, pretended to be Xun Chen's entourage and stood behind Xun Chen.

However, as soon as he took his seat, Xun Chen changed his expression and looked slightly at Ma Chao.Ma Chao knew what he meant, and leaned forward with his ear, only to hear Xun Chen say, "It's strange, why did Chen Deng and Chen Yuanlong, a prominent family in Guangling, come here today?"

Chen Deng?

Ma Chao's eyes also widened immediately, and following Xun Chen's gaze, he looked towards the opposite side.

Sure enough, there was a young man in Chen Deng's 27 or [-] years old sitting opposite him. His appearance could be considered handsome and heroic, but judging from his figure, he was not too tall, and his body was thin and emaciated.With a blue long gown covering his body, he looked even more handsome.

Of course, Ma Chao doesn't judge people by their appearance. When he looks at Chen Deng, he looks more at his inner spirit and temperament.

Sure enough, this legendary strategist who died young in history really has the demeanor of a "national strategist", and his whole temperament is free and easy.When talking with other guests, the voice was sonorous and heroic, and it seemed hearty and bold, which was convincing.But at the same time, Ma Chao also vaguely felt that when Chen Deng was talking to those people, he was more concerned about greetings.It was as if he was restraining a bit of arrogance all the time, secretly isolating himself from others.

That person is Chen Deng?

Is it Chen Deng who slandered others and used his fame and ambition to persuade Liu Bei to take over Xuzhou?
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Deng didn't have many roles, and he didn't have too many wonderful performances.He is a descendant of the famous Chen family in Guangling, and his father, Chen Gui, is a famous scholar in Guangling.And Chen Deng himself is also well-known. He became an official at the age of 25 as the head of Dongyang, and later worshiped as the lieutenant of Diannong.

These are not very important. What is important is that Ma Chao remembers historical records that Chen Deng's political stance is very vague, and it is even difficult to define where he belongs.

When Liu Bei was in Xuzhou, he admired Liu Bei quite a lot, and even said that he only admired three people in his life, and Liu Bei was one of them.But later Lu Bu expelled Liu Bei, and Chen Deng quickly defected to Cao Cao and took the post of Guangling prefect. However, he sometimes assisted Liu Bei to fight against Lu Bu, and at the same time secretly colluded with Lu Bu to seek more benefits.Such a person is hard to distinguish between loyal and evil, making it impossible to figure out...

But now, a person like him who is already famous, why did he come to the Mi Mansion, a banquet where his daughter was asked to comment on her talent, so why did she come to fame?
Could it be that? ...

Ma Chao glanced at Chen Deng on the opposite side again. After seeing Chen Deng noticing his gaze and making a gesture of toasting with a smile, Ma Chao also laughed sincerely: It seems that his own shadow has long been Many princes followed suit!

(End of this chapter)

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