Conquest

The Yingchuan family occupied an extremely important position during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

But if we talk about the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the most outstanding figures in Yingchuan are none other than the four chiefs of Yingchuan: Zhong Hao, Xun Shu, Han Shao and Chen Shi.

Zhong Hao's great-grandson is Zhong Yao.

Xun Shu had eight sons, named Balong. His grandson was Xun Yu.

Han Shao was also famous, but his descendants did not become famous. Chen Shi, the last of the four chiefs, was Chen Qun's grandfather.

Chen Qun's father, Chen Ji, was also a distinguished member of the Yingchuan family.

According to historical records, Chen Qun was a man of good manners, elegant, good at making friends, and good at knowing people.

Being able to get such an evaluation in the history books is enough to show that Chen Qun is outstanding. However, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Qun's role is not very full. He only appeared on the stage to advise Cao Cao to send troops when Liu Bei entered Sichuan.

Attack Sun Quan. However, due to Zhuge Liang's plan, he persuaded Ma Chao to raise troops, which forced Cao Cao to abandon Chen Qun's plan. But after that, Chen Qun has been highly valued.

In real history, Chen Qun was first used by Liu Bei.

In the first year of Xingping, Liu Bei was the governor of Yuzhou and conquered Chen Qun as his farewell commander.

At that time, Tao Qian died of illness, so Liu Bei was preparing to take control of Xuzhou, but Chen Qun thought it was inappropriate and said that Liu Bei would be attacked by Lu Bu sooner or later. Liu Bei refused to listen and insisted on going. In the end, it turned out to be what Chen Qun said. Liu Bei felt very sad about this.

Regretful, but helpless.

After that, Chen Qun was promoted as a talented person, and then he followed his father Chen Ji and took refuge in Xuzhou.

Although the Yingchuan Chen family and the Guangling Chen family are not related, Chen Gui and Chen Qun's father, Chen Ji, have a close relationship.

Chen Qun lived in Xiapi, but Lu Bu was unwilling to use him.

As for Chen Qun himself, it seemed that he had no intention of assisting Lu Bu, so he got a casual job and wandered around, making friends happily.

Cao Peng knew Chen Qun, but he didn't know him very well.

What little he knew about the late Eastern Han Dynasty was mainly derived from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Qun is just a supporting role. In addition, Cao Peng also knows a little more about Chen Qun...

That is the very famous Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System in later generations, which was created by Chen Qun.

But if you ask Cao Peng: What is the content of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System?

He really wasn't sure he could answer it.

In fact, the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System was born out of the Nine-Rank Officials' Law and was founded by Cao Cao. Then Chen Qun made changes based on this foundation and turned it into the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System. It can be said that the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System came into being later.

Over the past hundreds of years, it has had a profound impact on China.

That night, Cao Peng held a small family dinner at home.

However, unlike the most commonly used meal-sharing system in this era, he had a round table prepared, and then placed a copper pot in the center of the round table.

Beiji Market does not have lamb from the Hetao area, but it does have lambs raised locally.

After the slaughter, Cao Peng had the lamb sliced ​​into thin slices, then served on a large plate and placed on a round table.

Fresh and tender lamb, various vegetables, and special condiments made by Cao Peng.

Of course, there will be no condiments such as sesame paste and MSG, because in this era, such things have not yet appeared. Cao Peng just asked people to make simple preparations with existing condiments, and then served them with a unique flavor.

Chen Deng is also a gourmet, even more so than Chen Qun.

He had heard Chen Qun talk about this fresh way of eating a long time ago, and now that he had the opportunity to taste it, he would not miss it.

After boiling the water with only green onions and ginger, the tender mutton was rinsed back and forth in it, and it was cooked quickly... Cao Peng invited everyone to eat, and Chen Deng and Chen Qun were not polite, putting the tender cooked meat on the plate.

Dip it in, put it in your mouth, chew it, and nod your head.

"Although this recipe is simple, it has a unique flavor."

"Well, I think it's definitely a pleasure to have this kind of weather and such delicious food."

The two gourmets praised Cao Peng endlessly, but Deng Ji couldn't help blaming Cao Peng.

Now that we know there is such a way to eat it, why didn't we tell it earlier?

Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh, "Even if I say so, brother-in-law, do you have the appetite to eat it?"

"this……"

Deng Ji couldn't help but be speechless.

Cao Peng is telling the truth. Before today, Deng Ji could be regarded as spinning his wheels and never being able to find time to spare.

He helped Dian Wei train troops in Xudu, and then when he arrived at Haixi, he faced many difficulties and dangers. If he hadn't eliminated the pirates last night, maybe he would still be worried now. Think about it, after coming to Haixi, it seems that

Today is the most relaxing day.

"Uncle Sun, if you plan to implement farming, I will not object.

But there are two things you must promise me. First, you cannot force the land to be settled, and the villagers must volunteer. Haixi County has been plagued by disasters over the years, and now it has finally calmed down. I really don’t want this Haixi County to be settled.

No matter what hardships and troubles there are in Xi County... Moreover, this will also be good for you. Although Haixi is not a big place, those villagers in Guangling are intertwined after all, and it is difficult to tell the connection between them clearly. If you force

Promotion will ruin your reputation, which will not be good for you in the future."

Chen Deng's words were for Deng Ji's sake.

Deng Ji is not the kind of person who doesn't know what's interesting. How could he not hear Chen Deng's good intentions?

"Please rest assured, Governor Chen, I will definitely act with caution."

"This second thing..."

Before Chen Deng could finish speaking, Chen Qun interrupted him.

"Brother Yuanlong, it's best for you to discuss matters such as this in private.

With such delicacies in front of you, you still have the mood to talk about official business. It is really a disgrace to the scenery, a disgrace to the scenery... Come, come, uncle and grandson, please drink."

Chen Deng couldn't help but smile bitterly and glared at Chen Qun.

Cao Peng said: "Prefect Chen is worried. Is Haixi in danger?"

"this……"

Chen Deng sighed and nodded.

"Actually, you all know some things, so I won't go into details.

But I must remind you that setting up a salt guide to legalize private salt is indeed a good idea for Haixi at present. But in this way, you are bound to arouse the hatred of some people. You have taken Haixi’s salt

I’m afraid that Lu Controller will…”

"Donghai Mijia?"

"this……"

Chen Deng did not expect that Cao Peng would speak so straightforwardly.

Alas, after all, he is young and energetic.

"After all, the Donghai Mi family has been in business for many years, and Mi Zhu is not a simple character.

Although he is no longer involved in family affairs, in fact, the Donghai Mi family has always been an extremely powerful force in Mi Zhu's hands. At the beginning, it was not that Donghai County did not want to clean up the Mi family, but in the end, it was miserable.

After leaving Donghai County...the Mi family not only has private salt, but also has connections. If you attack Haixi Salt Road, you will inevitably suffer revenge from the Mi family."

Chen Deng's words actually have a hidden meaning.

If Mi Zhu takes revenge, even though he is the governor of Guangling County, he probably won't help him.

The link in this is actually very simple if you think about it.

The Mi family has been selling private salt for generations and has firmly held the private salt of the Lianghuai River for many years. There must be a reason. Guangling is located in the land of the Lianghuai River, so how could there be no people from the Mi family? If Deng Ji really controls the salt

I am afraid that the road will touch the interests of many people. At that time, Chen Deng may not be able to give Deng Ji much help. Although in private, Chen Deng also agrees to control the salt road.

"Well... I already have a plan."

"oh?"

"Before I left Xudu, I heard someone say that Duke Cao wanted to set up a military garrison."

"Bingtun?"

Deng Ji nodded, "I want to follow Cao Gong's method and set up the Haixi merchant camp in parallel with the military camp. Farming during the busy season and training soldiers during the slack season... As the saying goes, integrating soldiers with farmers and integrating soldiers and farmers. As long as we can survive the next autumn,

Even if the Mi family is powerful, I will not be afraid of him."

"Integrating soldiers with farmers, integrating soldiers and farmers?"

Chen Qun put down his chopsticks, looked at Deng Ji and said softly: "Could it be that my uncle is a descendant of the Legalist family?"

"ah?"

"This method of integrating soldiers with farmers is quite similar to that of the Qin Dynasty.

Cao Gong's military garrison may not be attacked by others; but if unclesun and your uncle and grandson were to march troops and spread the word, it would definitely cause controversy.

In my opinion, you can implement this method of military garrison, but you should focus on the merchant garrison and hide the military garrison in it.
To be continued...