Tao Qian thought for a moment, sighed lightly, and then replied: "Since so many people jointly support Zhang Yan as the minister of Xiapi, then let them get their wish......

Sun Qian didn't speak again, but in his heart he really wanted to see this person named Zhang Yan.

Time flies like a white horse, and in a blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

Since Zhang Yan took over Xiapi as Xia Pi Xiang, Xia Pi has become more and more stable.

On this day, the goose feather snow that had been falling for three days finally stopped, and Zhang Yan called Chen Qun, Chen Ying, Zhou Kui, Xu Sheng, Lu Dai, Deng Yi, Wang Bo, and all the subordinate officials to the hall of the Taishou Mansion, set up a banquet, and prepared to say goodbye to everyone and return to Pengcheng temporarily.

Pengcheng is in ruins, and Chen Deng is the only one who has been in ruins, and he can't rest assured in the past month and a half.

In the hall, Zhang Yan and everyone were happy, and after three rounds of drinking, Zhang Yan took the lead in saying: "I gathered you here today because I want to announce something to everyone......

Everyone put down the wine lord in their hands, looked at Zhang Yan with expectant eyes, and pricked up their ears one after another, listening attentively.

"I have been here for a month and a half, and now Xiapi has become more and more stable, thanks to your great assistance, Zhang Yan is very grateful." Zhang Yan stood up and bowed deeply to everyone.

Seeing this, everyone was taken aback, stood up one after another, and said in unison: "The lord is such a big gift, I really can't afford it!" ”

After speaking, they bowed to Zhang Yan again.

Zhang Yan saw that the whole scene was made by his bow, and suddenly became serious, and hurriedly said: "You don't have to be so restrained, sit down, sit down!" ”

Everyone sat down one after another, Zhang Yan raised the wine lord, and said loudly: "Come, let's drink this cup full, and you still need to worry a lot about the next Pi in the future!" Dry! ”

"!"

Zhang Yan first raised the wine jue and drank it all, and the rest of the people followed suit.

After putting down the wine jue, Zhang Yan said again: "Now there is nothing to do in Xiapi, I also want to take advantage of this time to return to Pengcheng, Pengcheng has already become a ruin after a big battle with Cao Cao, now is the time to be in ruins, and it is also the time when people are most needed, now there is only Yuanlong alone, I am worried that he will be powerless." Therefore, I decided that early tomorrow morning, I would take a battalion of soldiers and horses under Xu Sheng's jurisdiction back to Pengcheng. ”

As soon as these words fell, everyone looked at each other, and everyone's eyes were full of reluctance.

Zhou Kui hurriedly asked, "If the adults want to leave, what should I do about Xiapi?" ”

"I have already thought about it, after I leave, Chen Qun will replace me to exercise the power of the prime minister, and Chen Qun will be responsible for all government affairs. Zhang Yan said with a smile.

Zhou Kui didn't like it in his heart, glanced at Chen Qun who was sitting opposite, and thought secretly: "The reason why Zhang Yan was able to take over Xiapi smoothly is all due to me, and it has nothing to do with this kid, he is not as old as me, and his qualifications are not as deep as mine, weishenme Zhang Yan chooses him and not me every time?" ”

Although he was unhappy in his heart, he didn't show it, for fear that he would provoke Zhang Yan's disgust. After all, he had seen Zhang Yan's ruthlessness.

After hearing this, Chen Qun hurriedly excused himself and said: "Lord, this matter must not be allowed, Changwen has just arrived, and he doesn't know anything, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to do it, so please find someone else." ”

Zhang Yan was well aware of Chen Qun's abilities, but he did not know Weishenme, and Chen Qun had been rejecting his appointment. He was a little displeased, and immediately asked: "Since Mr. Chen is not willing to temporarily take the post of Minister of State, then ask Mr. Chen to recommend someone who can take up this position!" ”

Chen Qun didn't think about it, and immediately said: "Lord Qiqi, my subordinates think that Lord Zhou Kui Zhou is very suitable!" ”

As soon as these words came out, not only Zhang Yan was surprised, but even Zhou Kui himself was surprised.

"Me?" Zhou Kui pointed at himself in disbelief and asked in disbelief.

Chen Qun nodded and said slowly: "Yes, it's Lord Zhou." Zhou is a native of Xiapi, and has been in the position of Xiapi for several years, it can be said that Zhou Daren already knows Xiapi well, if Zhou Daren temporarily takes the position of national minister, it will definitely be much better than me, a descendant. What's more, the reason why the lord was able to take over Xiapi smoothly was mostly due to the credit of Lord Zhou. With Lord Zhou presiding over the government affairs for the lord, the lord can sit back and relax. ”

Zhang Yan glanced at Zhou Kui, and saw Zhou Kui holding his head high and looking proud, and he felt like he was giving up on me.

He turned his face and said to Chen Qun seriously: "Mr. Chen, what I said is serious, it's not funny at all, are you really unwilling to temporarily manage Xiapi instead of me?" ”

Chen Qun arched his hand and said: "Lord, it's not that his subordinates are unwilling, but that his subordinates really don't have this ability." The subordinates feel that Lord Zhou is the most suitable candidate. ”

"In that case, after I leave Xiapi tomorrow, let Zhou Kui temporarily manage Xiapi instead of me." Zhang Yan said a little angrily.

He took a sullen sip of wine, then suddenly stood up, walked straight to Zhou Kui, and said very respectfully: "Lord Zhou, from tomorrow onwards, you will temporarily replace me in exercising the power of the next pi, I hope you are good haode to govern the next pi, don't let me down." ”

"Your Excellency, rest assured, your subordinates will do their best to live up to your high expectations." Zhou Kui said happily.

Zhang Yan immediately said to everyone: "From tomorrow onwards, I hope that you will do your best to assist Lord Zhou, jointly revitalize Xiapi, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment." ”

"Please rest assured, I will definitely do our best to assist Lord Zhou in governing Xiapi!" The rest of the people replied in unison.

"Good." Zhang Yan turned his face and glanced at Chen Qun, seeing Chen Qun sitting there carelessly, he said coldly: "I have to go tomorrow, so I won't drink with you, you can drink happily, I will leave first." ”

"Congratulations to my lord!"

Zhang Yan left, with an unhappy face, and the rest of the people drank a few glasses one after another, and they all dispersed.

A good feast, but it was not happy.

When Chen Qun got up and left the hall, Zhou Kui hurriedly followed, and said arrogantly: "Lord Chen, don't think that if you recommended me in front of the lord today, I will be grateful to you." Even if you don't recommend me, the lord will still hand over Xiapi to me to manage it temporarily. However, you are very self-aware, and you know that you can't rob me, so you made a favor and pushed it to me, right? Hmph, don't think I can't guess what you're thinking! ”

After Zhou Kui said this for no reason, he left without looking back, but Chen Qun smiled slightly and didn't say anything.

"Brother Changwen, please stay!"

As soon as Chen Qun walked out of the gate of the Taishou Mansion, he heard someone calling him.

He stopped and looked back, but saw that the person who called him was Chen Ying. He hurriedly arched his hand and said, "It turned out to be Brother Zhonghu, I don't know what Brother Zhonghu called me?" ”

Chen Ying walked up to Chen Qun and whispered, "This is not the place to speak, can you take a step to speak?" ”

Chen Qun nodded, walked out of the Taishou Mansion side by side with Chen Ying, and when they arrived in an alley, Chen Qun asked, "Brother Zhonghu, there is no one here, can you say it?" ”

Chen Yingdao: "Brother Changwen, the lord values you so much, and has repeatedly asked you to serve as the next prime minister, but you have refused, this time in front of everyone, even the temporary next minister refused, but recommended Zhou Kui to temporarily replace the next prime minister, which made the lord unhappy and left the hall early, what do you think?" ”

Chen Qun smiled and said, "It turns out that Brother Zhonghu is here for this matter?" Did the lord ask you to come, or did you come to me yourself? ”

"It has nothing to do with the lord, it's up to me to ask for clarification."

Chen Qun said: "Since this is the case, then I don't have any worries......

After a pause, he asked again, "Really didn't the lord send you?" ”

Chen Ying immediately stretched out his hand, pointed to the sky and said, "Brother Changwen is too suspicious, if you don't believe it, I can swear to ......the heavens."

"Okay, good, I believe in you." Chen Qun hurriedly pulled Chen Ying's arm down, "Actually, the reason why I refused the appointment of the lord is more or less because of Zhou Kui. ”

"Zhou Kui? What does it have to do with him? Chen Ying asked puzzled.

Chen Qun said slowly: "This person was originally Zhenrong's henchman, and when Zhenrong was in charge of Xiapi, many bad ideas were Zhou Kui. Later, when he saw that Zhenrong was dead and the general trend had gone, he returned to the lord. Subsequently, he tried his best to help the lord eradicate Shili. But when eradicating Zheng Rong Shili, Zhou Kui borrowed a knife to kill people, skillfully used the lord, and helped him get rid of many enemies. It can be seen that this person is very deep in the city. ”

After a pause, Chen Qun continued: "When the lord announced in public just now that I would temporarily replace the next minister, I noticed that Zhou Kui looked at me with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I had to refuse the appointment of the lord again. ”

"In that case, then you want to recommend Zhou Kui to temporarily replace the next minister?" Chen Ying asked again.

Chen Qun said: "Don't you understand this? First, Zhou Kui has been Pi Cheng for several years, and he knows Xia Pi well, and he is also handy when he wants to do anything. Second, Zhou Kui does have this ability, which is not difficult to see from the fact that he borrowed a knife to kill people and eradicate dissidents. Third, if Zhou Kui temporarily replaces the lord and exercises the power of the next minister, then he will not trouble me. Why not? ”

"You're running away!" Chen Ying said sharply.

Chen Qun smiled: "Say whatever you want!" ”

"Brother Changwen, I thought you were ...... Alas! In short, you let me down so much! Chen Ying sighed heavily and walked away.

Chen Qun hurriedly reminded in the back: "Brother Zhonghu, today's matter, out of my mouth, into your ears, I don't want a third person to know, and please Brother Zhonghu don't leak it, otherwise I will be in big trouble!" ”

Chen Yingtou didn't look back and said: "This matter will definitely rot in my stomach, please let Brother Changwen put ten thousand hearts!" ”

Chen Qun looked at Chen Ying's distant back, which gradually disappeared from his eyes, he sighed and said to himself: "When the time comes, all of you will understand my good intentions......"