Compared with Zheng Xie, the He family settled in Shanyin relatively short. However, before the He family moved to Shanyin, they were already a large family, with strong strength, and their family rituals were not comparable to those of the local natives of Kuaiji. Because of their high Confucianism, the He family's career was relatively smooth, especially in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He Chun was at 2,000 shi as early as Emperor An, and was friends with Li Gu, Yang Hou and others, and had a very good relationship with Li Ying. (Note*)

He Chun was not at home, and Yu Fan did not go to He Chun's son, but went to He Chun's younger brother He Fu's house. He Fu was in his sixties, but he was in good health, not deaf, his eyes were blurry, his waist was straight, and his voice was loud. Compared to He Chun, he had a short time in the officialdom and had never been a high-ranking official, and his personality was more easy-going. When he saw Yu Fan, he laughed and said, "I heard that Zhongxiang wanted to compete with General Sun to discuss the situation. How was the battle situation? Seeing Zhongxiang's solemnity, could he meet a strong enemy? Fuchun Sun's family has such a child, and it is really a family to be prosperous."

Yu Fan shook his head. "Thank you for your concern. Although I have encountered a strong enemy, I don't need to be solemn. The reason why I am so embarrassed is for the He family."

The smile on He Fu's face gradually dissipated. He knew that He Chun was in Guling. "Zhongxiang, what happened?"

Yu Fan didn't hide it and told the situation roughly. He heard that He Chun was sent to Chang'an by a chariot, so He Fu changed his face at that time. "My brother is over 70 years old, how can he stand the journey of thousands of miles? Zhongxiang, after they walked for a few days, they can still catch up with him?"

Yu Fan glanced at He Fu and said slowly: "Although Mr. He is old, he is very strong. Otherwise, why wouldn't he be at home to support himself? He would still have to wear armor to fight with Guo Yuanping, fight with him, and prevent Sun Fu from entering the county. Now he is defeated and is in a position to be punished. Even if you chase him, you can't save him. I have a plan, but I don't know if you dare to do it."

He Fu looked at Yu Fan. Yu Fan mentioned Guo Yishi and said his words bluntly. When he mentioned Sun Ce, he called him the lord of the mansion. He was not evenly slight and was clearly biased towards Sun Ce, but he also offered advice to the He family. This sounded quite strange. "Has Zhongxiang joined the prefect's office? I don't know any position?"

"I dare to teach Mr. He to learn that he will be appointed as Gongcao for a temporary appointment."

He Fu raised his eyebrows lightly, showing a polite smile. "Then I have to congratulate Zhongxiang, and it will soar into the sky from now on." Gongcao is a high-ranking official, in charge of the personnel affairs of a county and is of great importance. Sun Ce was able to assign Gongcao to Yu Fan, which shows that he valued Yu Fan very much. He Fu sat upright and became a little more vigilant. "I wonder what Gongcao has to teach me?"

Yu Fan pretended not to hear He Fu's vigilance and said slowly: "Guo Yuanping raised troops to prevent Sun Fujun from entering the country. He was suspected of resisting the imperial edict. Sun Fujun did not dare to deal with it without authorization. He was conquered by the chariot to send Chang'an, and soldiers were protected along the way. Resisting the imperial edict was a serious crime, and pleading for love was probably useless. Nowadays, if you want to save your brother, you can only rob and imprison him. Kuaiji is full of mountains. Although Sun Fujun is good at fighting, he cannot search thousands of mountains. I believe the He family can escape. Moreover, Gong Miao is good at military affairs. Even if General Sun has many talents, there are only a handful of people who can defeat Gong Miao. If you raise it properly, you will still have a chance."

He Fu laughed in anger. Although he was not very employed, he could understand Yu Fan's meaning. He robbed prisoners and hid in the mountains. What is the difference between the He family and the deceased clan? Guo Yi raised an army to prevent Sun Ce from entering the country. He Chun was only an accomplice. Even if the crime of resisting the imperial edict was proved, he was the only one who was killed. The He family would not be affected too much, and he would not be affected. He and He Chun had already separated.

Besides, Yu Fan also said that Sun Ce is good at fighting and has a lot of talents under his command. Even if his son He Qi is good at military affairs, how likely is he to win? For He Chun, who may not die, it is definitely not a wise move to take advantage of his son's future.

Obviously, Yu Fan was not here to offer advice, but to persuade him to make peace. When He Chun was arrested by Sun Ce and was sentenced to a crime of rebellion, how could the He family cooperate with Sun Ce? If there was no sufficient reason, he could not explain to the clan and could not stand in the world.

He Fu thought about it for a long time. Yu Fan was not in a hurry and waited patiently. The reason why he came to He Fu first was naturally because He Fu had a unique son. The He family had a profound Confucianism and was the authenticity of the Qing family's studies. He Qi, who was good at martial arts, was the right way to enter the officialdom in peacetime, so He Qi's career was not very smooth. He had been in office for several years, and had been working around the county magistrate. Wherever there was a rebellion, he was sent wherever he made contributions and promotion, but it had nothing to do with him.

He Fu has limited connections and has stopped at Yongning Chang, but He Chun has a wide connection. If He Chun is willing to help He Qi, He Qi is at least the county magistrate of a large county, and may even be the prefect of a county. Anyway, he cannot be the county magistrate of three or four hundred stones. Although he is a brother, he can't see his son's career is not going well and his brother is capable but does not help. He Fu cannot have any knots in his heart.

No matter how strong a brotherly relationship is, can you surpass your father and son?

As Yu Fan expected, He Fu did not mention He Chun again, but asked about Sun Ce's defeat of Guo Yi. Yu Fan then explained Sun Ce's surprise attack on Guling from Chadu, fought against Taishici, and forced Guo Yi to surrender in detail, focusing on Sun Ce's respect and trust in Taishici, Dong Xi, Ling Cao and others.

He Fu understood what Yu Fan meant. Taishi Ci was a surrendered general, Dong Xi and Ling Cao Xin Affiliated, but they were all valued by Sun Ce. If the He family could support Sun Ce, with He Qi's ability, Sun Ce would definitely not treat him badly and his future would be bright. Of course, if He Qi chose to fight against Sun Ce, with Taishi Ci and others helping him, Sun Ce would have enough strength to defeat He Qi.

He Fu's idea was settled and he sighed. "My brother was confused for a moment. How can I bear this big mistake? Since Zhongxiang is trusted by Sun Fujun, please relax and provide help."

Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. He, respect your brother, the famous minister, and he was misled by others for a while. The court would not be unconscientious about him. When you go to Chang'an, you may have a chance to assist the emperor. All you have to worry about is the hard work of boats and rides, so don't let him suffer too much."

He Fu understood and immediately asked someone to invite He Chun's son. He Chun suffered, so how could his son sit at home? Of course, he should be with him. If Yu Fan went to talk about this, I don't know how much verbal would be spent. Now that He Fu came forward, He Chun's sons dared not have any objections. They immediately packed up, brought their belongings, and chased He Chun.

After dealing with the He family, Yu Fan continued to work hard and asked He Fu for help. He persuaded the Zheng family, Xie family and other families to send representatives to Guling to welcome Sun Ce. The new prefect entered the country, and all the families with surnames in the county had to come forward to greet him. This is a custom in the officialdom and involves face-saving issues. The reason why Sun Ce is still in Guling and has not taken office in Shanyin is waiting for someone to welcome him.
Chapter completed!