When Chen Fei was eating hot pot in Yangdi to celebrate the New Year, another hero in troubled times had to eat braised vegetables in other people's territory.

Cao Cao, who had raised troops to attack Tao Qian last fall, burned and killed and looted in northern Xuzhou for nearly half a year, but stopped attacking under Tao Qian's tenacious defense.

Until the first month of the year, the military rations came to the bottom and the soldiers were thinking about returning. Cao Cao had to give up the siege and return to the court.

Tao Qian, who survived and saved his life and territory, breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately expressed his gratitude to the only ally who extended a rescue hand. He sent a memorial to the court without blushing, proposing that Liu Bei, the Prime Minister of Pingyuan, serve as the governor of Yuzhou, and stationed in Pei County, near Xuzhou.

Judging from the qualifications and levels, it is reasonable for Liu Bei to serve as the governor, but Yuzhou is currently in a very delicate situation:

1. Yingchuan, the most western part, belongs to Chen Fei, with 17 counties and more than 700,000 people.

2. In the southern Runan, Pei State still belongs to Yuan Shu's sphere of influence, with a total population of fifty-eight cities exceeding two million.

3. The Chen State in the northeast of Yingchuan is controlled by King Chen Liu Chong and Prime Minister Luo Jun. It has nine cities and one million people. The overall power cannot be underestimated.

Fourth, the Liang State on the east side was managed by King Liu Mi of Liang and Prime Minister Yang Ping, and there were nine cities and more than 300,000 people.

5. The northeastern Lu State was controlled by Liu Bei, the governor of Yuzhou appointed by Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou. It has six cities and more than 300,000 people.

6. Guo Gong, the governor of Yuzhou, appointed by the imperial court, led his troops to garrison at the junction between Pei, Chen, Liang and Runan.

7. There are also a large number of Yellow Turban troops entrenched among the counties.

There are only six counties and states in Yuzhou, but seven independent forces, which can definitely be called a mess.

But these seven forces are not strictly divided according to the borders of counties and states. For example, Guo Gong, the No. 1 governor, also occupied the territory of five forces, while Liu Bei, the No. 2 governor, was under the jurisdiction of Pei State, so the territorial dispute between Liu Bei and Yuan Shu had long been formed due to territorial disputes...

"This Guo Gong..."

Chen Fei took the enemy's resume and glanced at Guo Jia who was eating meat:

"After all, you are a famous sect in the Central Plains. Can you pay attention to some etiquette? Don't be like a starving ghost!"

Guo Jia, who had been resting for two months, had no intention of repentance. He shrugged while gnawing on the chicken's butt:

"I haven't seen each other for two months, and Fujun's cook's skills have improved greatly! In contrast, I'm afraid the food at my house will never taste the taste anymore."

Chen Fei glared at him:

"If you want to eat and drink with me, I'll welcome you at any time, but can you do some serious things now?"

Guo Jia, who got the long-term meal ticket, immediately put down his butt:

"Guo Gong has nothing to do with me. He is a member of Zuo Fengyi and can be regarded as an old official of the Yuan family. He was already attached to Yuan Shu when he was debating Dong."

Chen Qunze added:

"The brother Guo Dian of his clan was once the prefect of Julu. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he led his troops to kill the enemy chief Zhang Bao, and cooperated with Lu Zhonglang (Lu Zhi) to pacify the Hebei rebellion. He was also a capable minister."

Guo Jia shook his mouth:

"Guo Gong is just a mediocre talent. Although he has the name of a governor, he has never been able to open an office to govern. Instead, he has to rely on the power of Yuan Shu and the Yellow Turban to barely gain a foothold in Yuzhou. In contrast, the prefecture king was able to govern the entire Yingchuan county within three months with his position as a county magistrate, which is obviously a hundred times higher than Guo Gong!"

Chen Fei looked at him sideways and led the topic to the right place:

"Longwen, Liu Xuande was recruited as the governor. What do you think?"

Chen Qun bowed slightly:

"Report to the Lord of the House, I have no old friendship with Liu Xuande, and I have no kindness. My father asked me to assist the Lord of the House and do my best. Unless the Lord of the House abandons me, how dare Chen Qun turn his back on his master and throw himself into others?"

Regardless of whether what he said was the truth or not, Chen Fei was still a little moved:

"I will never let my long article down when I treat you like this!"

In fact, Chen Fei was not worried that Chen Qun would leave him. As early as two months ago, he recommended Chen Qun, Guo Jia and Chu Liang as filial piety in Yingchuan in the fourth year of Chuping. Chen Qun, who had just received great kindness, could not betray him in terms of emotion or reason.

This is a good show of knowing each other between the king and the ministers, while on the other side, Guo Jia silently mentioned the leftover chicken butt and bit it again.

After Chen Fei and Chen Qun finished their "fond confession", Guo Jia finally ate half of his chicken butt.

He waved, and Yang Lian hurriedly filled him with drinks, drank it all in one go, and even burped with great pleasure:

"What a good chicken!"

Chen Qun's face looked a little bad, and he couldn't help but remind him:

"Fengxiao, after all, this place is the county magistrate's office, so please respect yourself."

Chen Fei wanted to protect his shortcomings, but Guo Jia spoke first:

"Actually... I also got Liu Xuande's recommendation letter, and as far as I know, although the governor Liu has not been in office for a long time, he has made great plans. Since we are all in the western world, the scholars of various military and nationalities in Chen, Liang, and Runan have probably received his enthronement long ago."

Chen Fei's expression became a little serious:

"You have considered it right. Liu Xuan is virtuous, wise and wise, and has always used people's hearts well. I can't do it."

Chen Qun looked at Guo Jia and suddenly said:

"Mr., actually... Guo Gong also wanted to recruit me."

Guo Jia was a little weird when he saw him, and finally coughed and looked away:

"He... didn't look for me."

Chen Qun's face seemed to have become a little rosy, and his whole body became radiant, as if he had an advantage in the competition between the two children...

Chen Fei felt a little funny, but immediately became angry:

Neither Liu Bei nor Guo Gong took him seriously!

How could the talents I, Chen Fei, snatched, be poached so easily by you?!

"Chu Tong, prepare your pen and ink!"

He waved to his follower:

"I want to write a letter to Liu Bei and Guo Gong to let them know what a toad wants to eat swan meat!"

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Although Chen Fei was still able to fight with Guo Jia leisurely, he was actually very nervous all the time.

After all, he killed the younger brother of the Yellow Turban leader in Runan, and He Yi could take revenge at any time!

Look at Cao Cao, in order to avenge his father, he has killed countless casualties in Xuzhou. He Yi's moral qualities are even less bottom line than Cao Cao!

When the farming season passed and the weather completely warmed up, Chen Fei immediately took Guo Jia to Dingling, building fortifications and training troops, preparing to resist the Yellow Turban Army that could come to take revenge at any time.

At the same time, Chen Qun, the Gongcao of Yingchuan County, who was carrying Chen Fei's handwritten letter, had quietly arrived at the capital of Chen State, Chen County.

As an outstanding representative of the famous Yingchuan family, he only needed to show his family identity and received a warm welcome and cordial meeting from King Chen, Liu Chong and Prime Minister Luo Jun.

Luo Jun first made a polite trick:

"Chen Gongcao is a famous scholar in the Central Plains. He is not as famous as meeting him. He is honest and elegant, and is definitely not a talent for a county."

Of course, Chen Qun also wants to give him face:

"In recent years, the world has been in chaos and the people are exhausted. Only the State of Chen has not declined, but has become more and more peaceful. The people of the surrounding counties have been attached to each other, and it is all Luo Xiang's contribution to assisting King Chen."

Liu Chong smiled and listened to their business hype, then he spoke:

"I guess Chen Gongcao has any advice for coming this time? I heard that the new Yingchuan prefect is young, but he can defeat the more with less and attack the Yellow Turbans. I wonder how true or false it is?"

Liu Chong is nearly fifty years old, but he has been practicing martial arts since childhood. He is still strong in physical condition, loud voice, and does not look at all old.

Chen Qunyili bowed to him:

"Reported to King Chen, there may be rumors, but the prefect Chen is indeed a young hero. I came here this time to respect the orders of the Chen family and form an alliance with the Chen State. From then on, I will fight each other. Once I encounter an enemy attack, I can help each other. King Chen is a noble family member, wise and powerful, far beyond others, and I am willing to think deeply about it."

Liu Chong waved his hand heroically and said with a smile:

"I don't need to think deeply. Yingchuan and I are close to each other. If I can be an alliance with each other, it is my wish!"

He glanced at Luo Jun again:
Chapter completed!