After reading these two letters, Chen Xu was silent for a long time and did not speak. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

It is undeniable that Deng Ai's actions are indeed a bit excessive, but he has indeed done a lot of great things in Liaodong.

Moreover, according to Deng Ai's plan, if these policies can be thoroughly implemented, the hidden dangers in Liaodong can definitely be completely solved.

"Where Ai is, the wilderness is opened, the army and the people are abundant, and the aliens and the people are in their hearts."

After savoring the secret letter sent back by Zhao Huang, Chen Xu suddenly smiled, smiling very happily.

Putting the letter on the desk, Chen Xu came to the courtyard, looking at the leafy locust tree, and his mood was much better.

"Come on, invite a few gentlemen!"

Chen Xu gave the order, and some guards went to inform several important strategists, but Chen Xu came to the lobby and stroked his beard slightly.

"Deng Ai can be a handsome talent, but he can't become a prince."

At this moment, Chen Xu had such a glimmer of realization in his heart.

It didn't take long for Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Tian Feng, Li Ru, Sima Yi, Chen Qun and others to come to King Qin's mansion.

"I've seen the lord!"

Everyone stepped forward to salute, but Chen Xu waved his hand, signaling everyone to be casual.

"There are just two letters from Liaodong, you can take a look."

After speaking, Chen Xu distributed the two letters and let everyone circulate them to watch, but he himself sat on the main seat and waited quietly.

After everyone finished circulating the letter, Chen Xu asked: "What do you think should be done with Deng Ai?" ”

Tian Feng was the first to speak, and said: "As a courtier, he can't act without the order of the lord, I look at what he does, it is inevitable that he is a little too arrogant, if he doesn't plan early, he may become a disaster." ”

Jia Xu and the others were silent when they heard this, but they didn't speak, and Chen Xu's brows furrowed tightly.

It is not surprising that Tian Feng has this kind of reaction, he is an upright person, and he naturally can't rub sand in his eyes.

Although Tian Feng can also see that Deng Ai has indeed done great things in Liaodong, and every strategy has the possibility of being realized.

If Deng Ai is allowed to operate in Liaodong for ten years, maybe the entire Liaodong will really become a granary of the Han Dynasty.

"Ahem!"

Everyone was silent for a long time, and Cheng Yu finally broke the peace in the room, only to see him cough lightly twice, and his gray beard shook up and down several times.

At this time, Cheng Yu's face was full of wrinkles, and his tall figure also looked a little rickety, if he didn't consider the momentum of his non-angry and self-threatening body, I am afraid that he would be an old man in his last years.

"Zhongde, your health is getting worse and worse, let's pay more attention."

Seeing Cheng Yu's appearance, Chen Xu's eyes couldn't help but show a trace of melancholy, even if Cheng Yu is both civil and military, he is a rare talent, and he can't resist the erosion of time after all.

Among the several strategists in Guanzhong, only Cheng Yu was the oldest.

And over the years, although Chen Xu has not brought Cheng Yu with him almost every time he goes on the expedition, this does not mean that Chen Xu does not value him.

On the contrary, Chen Xu kept Cheng Yu in the rear every time and asked him to stabilize the situation in the rear, but he regarded Cheng Yu as a confidant.

Moreover, although there are many strategists in Guanzhong, only Cheng Yu can be civil and martial, and his prestige is very high, and he can control the scene, so that the ministers of the DPRK and China do not dare to act arbitrarily.

The reason why Chen Xu can rest assured that he can fight in the Quartet without any worries is that Cheng Yu has an indelible contribution to it.

Now seeing that Cheng Yu is already old, and due to hard work during this time, he has become ill and his health is getting worse and worse, Chen Xu feels a little guilty.

Looking at Chen Xu's concerned appearance, Cheng Yu couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and said with a smile: "It's just that I'm older, it's okay." ”

Then he said: "In fact, with the strength of the lord, even if Deng Ai really overstepped, presumably the lord will not punish him for this." ”

"Isn't it true that you don't know what you say?"

Looking at Cheng Yu's smiling appearance, Chen Xu said: "Those who know me, Zhongde is also." ”

The smile on Cheng Yu's face became brighter and brighter, and he said: "Since this is the case, we can now focus on whether Deng Ai is loyal to the lord." ”

"If Deng Ai is still loyal to the lord, then what he did before him doesn't matter, not only is he not guilty, but he has merit."

Cheng Yu paused, and a fierce color flashed in his eyes: "If Deng Ai really has the intention of separating one side, how can the lord tolerate him, he should take advantage of the fact that he has not yet established a foothold in Liaodong and quickly send a large army to exterminate him." ”

Although Deng Ai already has some reputation in Liaodong, there are still many soldiers under his command who are loyal to Chen Xu, even Zhao Huang and Tang Chen.

Now if Chen Xu raises an army to fight, it will be easy to break.

Jia Xu and Li Ru glanced at each other, and they both bowed slightly, but Sima Yi remained silent.

Chen Xu stroked his beard and said, "Zhongde's words are very good, but how should Deng Ai be tested?" ”

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "This matter is easy to hear, the lord can send the second son to move to Liaodong and order Deng Ai to assist the second son." ”

"If Deng Ai is loyal to his lord, there will be no objections; If he wants to seize Liaodong, he will prevent the second prince from seizing power. ”

When Tian Feng heard this, he stopped him and said: "This plan is not appropriate, if Deng Ai really has a rebellion and sends the second son to Liaodong, wouldn't it be dangerous for his life?" ”

Cheng Yu said: "The second son bravely crowned the three armies, and Zhao Huang and Tang Chen secretly protected each other, even if it is a little dangerous to go here, there will definitely be no accidents." ”

"What's more, Liaodong is just a corner of the land, even if Deng Ai has a heart of separation, he doesn't dare to harm the second son and provoke the lord, this is the way to die."

Cheng Yu still didn't say a word, that is, although sending Chen Jun to Liaodong would not be in danger of his life, if Deng Ai really had a bad heart, he would detain Chen Jun as a hostage.

After pondering for a long time, Chen Xu said: "Since this is the case, then I will send Ah Jun to Liaodong to take up a post." ”

Chen Xu didn't think of this, but he was born recklessly, and he fell into danger several times along the way, but he rose in adversity every time, and naturally developed a kind of courage.

Chen Xu firmly believes that his son Chen Jun will not be far behind, and he will definitely be able to sort out the situation in Liaodong.

However, he said that Deng Ai was vigorously developing Liaodong, and suddenly received an edict from Chang'an.

The envoy informed Deng Ai that the second son, Chen Jun, was appointed by the imperial court as the Marquis of Liaodong and the general of Zhengbei, and was about to arrive in Liaodong to take up his post in the near future, hoping that Deng Ai could assist the second son.

After Deng Ai received the edict, he pondered for a long time and secretly thought: "Although I am brave and loyal, there must be people in the court who have a lot of complaints about me, so the lord sent the second son to Liaodong." ”

"Well, as long as Liaodong can be stabilized, what if you can assist the second son? What's more, the second son is brave and crowns the three armies, and he is the heir of the main son, so it will also be beneficial for him to fight with foreign races in the future. ”

During this time, Deng Ai's actions were indeed a bit excessive, but Deng Ai asked himself, he had never had the intention of rebelling.

In fact, for Chen Xu, Deng Ai's heart is full of gratitude, and he will never rebel.

It is undeniable that Deng Ai does have some ambitions to be so radical, but this ambition is not his ambition, Deng Ai's ambition is to establish immortal merits and become a capable minister and a famous general who will remain in history, rather than betraying Chen Xu to divide one side.

The gentleman is frank and open, Deng Ai has a clear conscience in doing things, so naturally there is nothing to be afraid of.

Of course, this is also Deng Ai's character, as mentioned earlier, Deng Ai can do things but can't be a person.

If it weren't for this, Deng Ai would not have ended so tragically in history.

In fact, with Deng Ai's character, it is extremely difficult to die well, unless the monarch he is loyal to is eloquent and broad-minded.

Otherwise, with Deng Ai's character, sooner or later the corpse will be separated, and it will be difficult to die well.

When Chen Jun led more than 1,000 cavalry to Liaodong, it was already winter, and Liaodong had become extremely cold, and those soldiers and horses who followed Chen Jun were a little unbearable.

"Childe, you should be cautious when you go to Liaodong."

The commander of the pro-soldiers came to Chen Jun's side, lowered his voice, and his face was a little solemn.

Chen Jun looked into the distance, a smile hung on the corner of his mouth, and said, "Liaodong, it's actually not bad." ”

The group rushed away, just crossed the Liao River, heard a loud rumbling sound in the east, Chen Jun hurriedly looked up, but saw the big flag of the word 'Deng' fluttering in the wind.

"Stomp, stomp!"

Deng Ai led the Liaodong elite cavalry and quickly came to the position in front of Chen Jun and the others, and then the army stopped.

Chen Jun slapped his horse forward and shouted, "Is it General Deng?" ”

After Deng Ai saw Chen Jun, he hurriedly rolled the saddle and dismounted, bowed to the ground and said: "The last general, Deng Ai, I have seen the second son, and I have seen the Marquis of Liaodong!" ”

"I've seen the second son, and I've seen the Marquis of Liaodong!"

The rest of the soldiers also shouted in unison, giving Chen Jun enough face.

Chen Jun was not shocked, jumped off the war horse and walked to Deng Ai's side, helped him up with both hands, and said with a smile: "I heard that the general is crisscrossing Liaodong, and I admire it in my heart. ”

Chen Jun has now passed the age of establishment, and after so many years of polishing, he is no longer the hairy boy he was back then.

Between his gestures now, he naturally has the bearing of the son of a prince, and he also has some of Chen Xu's demeanor back then, and even because he received higher education since he was a child, compared with Chen Xu when he was young, he is especially better in some aspects.

After Deng Ai saw Chen Jun, he also felt very cordial, you must know that Chen Jun is Zhao Yun's nephew, and Zhao Yun has the grace to support Deng Ai.

From this point of view, the relationship between the two is naturally extraordinary.

What's more, because Chen Xu treats Deng Ai very well, Deng Ai is naturally very familiar with Chen Jun, and the two have intersected as friends before.

Seeing each other again after nearly a year apart, both of them have a lot to say.

Perhaps everyone didn't expect that when Chen Jun came to Liaodong to see Deng Ai, not only was he not suppressed in the slightest, but the two had a very happy conversation.

Chen Jun has an extremely strong interest in Deng Ai's Liaodong strategy, and the two of them sleep every day to discuss follow-up matters.

The crisis from Deng Ai disappeared so easily, and Deng Ai also used his own behavior to show his loyalty to Chen Xu.

In Chang'an City, when Chen Xu received the news from Liaodong, it was already the spring of 219 AD.

After reading the contents of the letter in detail a few times, the smile on Chen Xu's face became thicker and thicker, and he muttered to himself: "Ah Ai really no longer has my hope." ”

"As for Ah Jun, I hope he can make some name for himself on the frontier."

In Chang'an City, after more than half a year of washing, the traces of war have gradually disappeared.

In the early morning, the sun shines all over the earth, Chang'an City is bustling, the traffic is busy, there are many people in and out of the city gate, and it is extremely prosperous.

At the west gate of Chang'an City, a seventeen-year-old boy galloped on horseback.

"Phew!"

The young man knew the rules, and before he reached the gate of the city, he reined in his horse and jumped off the horse.

The young man stopped to watch, and saw that people came and went at the gate of the city, many of them were wearing luxurious silk, and the faces of the people who came in and out were also full of smiles.

At the gate of the west gate of Chang'an City, the people who came in and out formed a long line.

"Is this Chang'an?"

When the young man saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel his heart vibrate, and his eyes also showed a hint of yearning.

"It seems that I said goodbye to my family and came to Chang'an from Liangzhou, which is really worth the trip."

Although Chen Xu sent a lot of immigrants to Liangzhou, many places in Liangzhou still seem a little deserted, even if it is the capital of a county, there is no such crowded scene.

It was only the first time the teenager had seen such a scene, and it was not surprising that he was a little shocked.

The boy led his horse and walked towards the city, but fortunately there were many people who left the city in the early morning, but few people entered the city, so the boy did not wait long before entering the city.

Entering the city, the young man felt a vigorous vitality, and occasionally he could see the early risers talking in the wine shop.

"I heard that there is a liquor store in Chang'an City, but I don't know where it is?"

The boy came to Chang'an this time to increase his knowledge, and by the way, he also prepared for this year's Taixue exam.

And the young man is talented and intelligent, and he naturally has a kind of arrogance in his heart, hoping to try his luck in Chang'an City to see if there is a shortcut.

"For the sake of today, it is better to find a place to stand, settle the horses, and take a rest."

The young man walked in Chang'an City, only to feel that the place where he fell was prosperous, and he was actually a little dizzy, and he couldn't find the inn after looking for a long time.

In desperation, the young man had to hold a pedestrian, saluted respectfully, and then asked him for the direction of the inn.

The pedestrians who were pulled in saw that the young man was dusty, and very polite, and was willing to lead the way for the young man, and after the young man thanked him, he rushed to the direction of the inn.

Staying in the inn, the teenager took a bath and felt refreshed.

He changed into a clean scholar's shirt, put his changed samurai clothes in the house, ordered a table of wine and food, and began to feast.

"Ah Weng originally wanted to use his prestige to recommend me as filial piety, and then become a local official."

"It's just that a manly man stands in the world, and he should rely on his own talents to break through, and now it is in troubled times, and it is the time to win fame and worship the prime minister, how can he succumb to his hometown?"

While eating, the boy thought secretly in his heart.

When he had had his fill, the boy went to the city to find a liquor store, ready to see the legendary place where talent gathered and speech was free.

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