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Chapter 304
Chen Chu could read the Lin'an official newspaper, and naturally Liu Lin and Qian Yinian could also read it.

According to subsequent news, after the Lin'an official newspaper published the birth experience of Aunt Chen, the pseudo-Qilu Anhou, the government came to the door that day, first inspected the newspaper office, and then urgently recycled the newspaper that had been issued to the market on "April [-]rd". .
I did a full set of acting.

For example, if this confidential information accidentally leaked out from within the Zhou Kingdom, the "emergency recovery" was to prevent the spread of the information and to make up for it before it was too late.

In this way, the authenticity of the content published in the newspaper is highlighted.

But the more you try to cover it up, the easier it becomes for people to talk about it after dinner.

"Marquis Lu An has already secretly returned to the Great Zhou Dynasty. When the time comes, he will take the life of the puppet Qi Emperor to help the Great Zhou Dynasty regain the land thousands of miles north of the Huai River."

In Zhou Dynasty, such gossips are rampant.

As time went by, this "secret news" gradually spread in Caizhou, a city with frequent personnel movements.
Chen Chu didn't have any good solutions for this. If he asked people to arrest those who spread the news privately, he would feel guilty.

If he does not stop the spread of the news, he may be regarded as acquiescing that the matter is true.

The three become tigers, and they all talk about gold.

I have to say that although the trick of 'stoking dissension' is simple, it is still practical.

For a time, there was a lot of discussion among the people in Huaibei, but the Daqi court kept silent about it, and even the censor sent to Henan Road stopped investigating the case.

Under the strange calm, it seemed to be waiting for something.

On April [-]th, another group of eunuchs arrived in Tokyo to deliver the edict, but even Chen Chu did not expect the content of the edict.

".The second day of the fifth lunar month coincides with the Queen's birthday. I am celebrating with the noble ladies of the world. I heard that the Huaibei Jiedu Envoy and the Marquis of Lu An, Chen's wife, Zhao Shi Shuhui, were specially summoned to the capital to celebrate, and gave the Chen family and Cai family to go with her. "

The Queen summons Mao'er, Cai Hua, and Yu Nong to Beijing to celebrate her birthday?
Such a sensitive time.
That night, in the study room of the front house of the Hou Mansion, five golden flowers gathered together, plus Chen Jing'an.

Speaking of today's imperial decree, there was a silence in the study.

The so-called Queen's birthday is just for the sake of dignity for both parties. To put it bluntly, it is to ask Chen Chu to send his family members to the capital as hostages.

Sent to Tokyo, Mao'er and the others may not be in danger, provided that Chen Chu is obedient
But based on what the other four golden flowers knew about Chen Chu, he probably wouldn't agree. If he obeyed the order, his family would become the dog leash tied around Chen Chu's neck by King Lu.

More importantly, Chen Chu couldn't accept the life and death of his family being held in the hands of others.

"Yuan Zhang, what are you going to do about this matter?"

In the end, it was the eldest brother Cai Yuan who took the lead in asking.

Chen Chu, who had already made up his mind, shook his head, "They are not going anywhere."

Cai Yuan was not surprised by Chen Chu's answer. He just asked: "Resisting an imperial edict is not a trivial matter. How do you want to reply to the court?"

"My daughter is still young and can't live without my mother's care. Naturally, Yunong can't leave. Mao'er and Hua'er are both pregnant and can't bear the fatigue of traveling and traveling."

As soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, Cai Yuan, who was usually not easily moody or angry, couldn't help but smile in surprise, "Hua'er is pregnant? How long has it been?"

"Ahem. I mean, I'm going to use this as an excuse to reply to the court. I'm pregnant. Not yet."

Chen Chu explained, and the smile on Cai Yuan's face gradually disappeared, and then he said: "This is a serious crime of bullying the emperor."

"I can't control that much now. I need time to make some arrangements so that Hua'er and the others cannot go to Tokyo."

After Chen Chu made his attitude clear, Chen Jingyan, who had been silent, said: "Yuanzhang, you have to think clearly about this matter. Although asking them to go to Tokyo is not the best choice, if you refuse directly, when King Lu ascends the throne, I’m afraid it will be detrimental to you.”

At this time, Houdang controlled the government, and this decree came from the queen. No matter what reason Chen Chu used to refuse, he would offend Houdang and King Lu's family, and be labeled as "unwilling to get closer to King Lu".

Chen Jingyan's words were also considered from Chen Chu's standpoint. After all, there were a lot of rumors from the outside world.

It is human nature for the court to worry about Chen Chu.

Summoning the female members of the Chen family to Beijing this time was not only a test by the imperial court, but also the only opportunity for Chen Chu to reconnect with the imperial court.

But there was a faint hint in his words to persuade Chen Chu to obey for the time being and send his family members as hostages. This immediately angered Cai Yuan, but he heard him scold: "Then according to the wishes of the third brother, send all the female family members to Tokyo, let Yuan Zhang Is it the best policy to just settle down for the sake of wealth?"

"Brother, that's not what I meant."

Chen Jingyan was about to explain, but was interrupted by Cai Yuan, "Today King Lu dares to ask Yuan Zhang for his female relatives as hostages, and tomorrow he will dare to ask Yuan Zhang for your and my heads! I hope that my third brother will also be able to see it in this way haha, The third brother is still in Caizhou, but he has already started to work as a lobbyist for King Lu. It seems that the chief minister of the palace is more charming and knowledgeable than his peers!"

These words were so heart-wrenching that they almost pointed at Chen Jingyan's nose and scolded him for being two-faced.

The submissive Ximen Gong looked at his eldest brother and then his third brother, pretending to be deaf and mute. He also knew that Chen Jingyan's concerns were reasonable, but Cai Hua was among the female relatives of the fifth family!
You vaguely persuaded the fifth brother to cooperate first. Doesn't that mean sending the eldest brother's daughter as a hostage?
It would be strange if big brother doesn’t hurry up with you!
Chen Jingyan was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. Before he could open his mouth to argue, Chen Jing'an stood up first, bowed to Cai Yuan, and said, "Don't be upset, Mr. Cai. My brother is not trying to persuade Yuan Zhang to give up his family as hostage. He is just worried about Yuan Zhang." Zhang's clear refusal will cause the already frightened Qi State to jump over the wall and send troops to attack my Huaibei family without being able to send them away, but we must also find a way to stabilize the Qi State court and buy time to make preparations in case of unexpected events."

Chen Jingan's words were reasonable and well-founded, but Cai Yuan, who was full of fire today, sneered and said: "Mr. Yanagawa, your two brothers are really talented. One is an official of Qi, and the other has sworn not to be a minister of Qi! From now on, regardless of Qi, Whoever wants to unify the Zhou Dynasty will have to rely on you, the Chen family, to be rich and powerful, haha, the so-called aristocratic family is just a long-term bet!"

"." Chen Jing'an frowned.

Why did Lao Cai, who was usually sleepy all day, suddenly become so sharp?

Then, Cai Yuan's words finally let everyone know the source of his anger.

"Mr. Yanagawa, don't pretend to know anything! As far as I know, the 'Chen Bokang, the father of Chen Ruren' reported in the Lin'an official newspaper must be your Yingchuan Chen family branch!"

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"I'm only asking you two brothers, yes or no?"

"Yes, but Chen Gong's family moved to Jiangnan as early as the late Tang Dynasty."

"Mr. Yanagawa, what you want to say is that Chen Bokang has no private contact with you? Then Lin'an Official News, you didn't know about it in advance?"

"exactly!"

"Sir, do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

"Mr. Cai, I have always respected you! Why are you making false accusations against my brother for no reason? Although I, Chen Jing'an, am not a great person, I am not a villain! If I had known about this matter in advance, both humans and gods would be disgusted!"

You can doubt my knowledge, but you can't doubt my character!
Chen Jingan was angry and anxious, and was almost forced to swear by Cai Yuan.

Chen Chu, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke up and advised: "Don't be angry with Uncle Cai. I believe Mr. Yanagawa didn't know about this beforehand. Mr. Yanagawa, Mr. Cai will be confused if he cares about it, but he will be forgiven if he asks for forgiveness."

With Chen Chu in the middle making peace, the two of them bowed their hands to each other and tilted their heads like angry children.

Chen Chu smiled and suddenly became serious, "Sir, brothers. Since the winter of the eighth year of Fuchang, the five of us have been sworn brothers, we have advanced and retreated together, and we have shared the honor and disgrace. Now, in this troubled autumn, it is the time for us to work together. Now, don’t hurt your harmony anymore!”

None of them were children. They knew that the current situation was dangerous, but if they made a mistake, they would be in danger of catastrophe. They all nodded in agreement.

"Lao Wu, just tell me what to do! It doesn't matter if it's the new emperor in the future. At worst, we retreat eight hundred miles to Tongbai Mountain to wait for the right time!"

The "five-person sworn bond" is not only the basis for several people to share interests, but also a shackle on everyone's neck.

Xu Bang, who knew that if Chen Chu lost, everyone would lose, simply felt relieved and expressed his attitude.

Chen Chu nodded, and suddenly said something that shocked the hearts of those sitting here, "Future new emperor? I don't think so. He is not the only son of the Emperor of Da Qi!"

Everyone was shocked and looked over, but Chen Chu glanced at everyone and said slowly: "Now I have something to do, and I need my brother to secretly go to Tokyo City."

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There was silence in the study room, several people had different thoughts.

Although Chen Chu didn't say clearly why he went to Tokyo, under the current situation, going to Tokyo 'secretly' sounded like a dangerous job.

In Tokyo City, there is no domineering fifth brother to protect them.

Chen Jingyan, who is sitting here, has a particularly important position as co-president. If he is absent from the government office for a long time, it will definitely arouse people's suspicion, so he cannot leave him.

Chen Jing'an thought for a while, stood up and was about to accept the assignment, but Chen Chu waved his hand first and said: "Mr. Yanagawa needs to be in charge of Caizhou, and I have something important to ask of you."

Hearing this, Chen Jingan had no choice but to sit back in his seat.

Ximen Gong, on the other hand, looked at Chen Chu eagerly, as if he wanted to recommend himself.Chen Chu hesitated for a moment. There was no need to say too much about the loyalty of the fourth brother, but he acted relatively recklessly. The errands in Tokyo City were very dangerous and dangerous. Chen Chu was a little worried about leaving them to him.

While he was thinking about it, he saw Cai Yuan slowly standing up and said, "Yuan Zhang, I'd like to take a trip."

That night, several people had dinner together at the Hou Mansion before going home.

When Yu Nong saw Chen Chu in Wangxiang Garden, her fleshy mouth flattened and she almost cried.

Recently, rumors from the outside world have been vaguely spread into the Hou Mansion, and Yunong is both scared and aggrieved.

She didn't know much about the major events in the world, but she was inexplicably involved in the national affairs of the two countries.

Even if she doesn't understand politics, Yu Nong also knows that if a woman like her accidentally falls into the millstone of the world's current situation, she will be turned into ashes in an instant.

So she is afraid.

What is aggrieved is that people have survived through hard times.

Why didn't Yunong see her so-called father to protect her when she was starved, beaten, and sold around?
Now, she has her own little baby, and she is protected by the young master who loves her. This cheap dad shows up again!

That night, Yunong was extremely gentle.

Afterwards, while nestling in Chen Chu's arms, he asked aggrievedly, "Master, do you think Nunu has brought you trouble?"

"Yunong didn't cause this trouble, it was someone else who wanted to cause trouble for our family."

"Will the young master still protect Nunu like before?"

"You are just talking nonsense. You are my family member and my daughter's mother. If I don't protect you, who will I protect?"

"Gee, Nunu knows, I just want to hear it from the young master himself."

"Stupid."

"Chuckles."

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Gee, Nunu is happy and wants the young master to be happy too. The young master doesn't need to move!"

That same night, in the house Cai Yuan had just purchased, the second son Cai Kun had a few glasses of wine with his father.

At first, Cai Yuan remained silent until late at night, when he suddenly mentioned his upcoming trip to Tokyo, "Yuan Zhang means to encourage the third prince not to give up."

"Dad! There are more than 1 people like Dan Ninggui and Li Qiong stationed outside Tokyo. The third prince Liu Chi is not stupid. He doesn't have any soldiers in his hands. How dare he want to covet the unification? "

Cai Kun looked worried, and even complained a little about his brother-in-law for arranging such an errand for his father.

"Coming with me this time are the sergeants from the First Battalion of the Armed Guards disguised as merchants, and the taciturn man with a sword who always accompanies Yuan Zhang."

Cai Yuan pointed to the empty cup and motioned for his son to add more wine. He looked indifferent, as if he was talking about something insignificant.

Cai Kun hurriedly replaced his father, and then said anxiously: "Dad! What can a few hundred sergeants be used for? That is the capital of Qi State! There are tens of thousands of soldiers guarding it. If something goes wrong, dad will not be able to escape."

Cai Yuan finished his wine and said, "Yuan Zhang has already made other arrangements in the capital. There are some things that I can't tell you, but there's no need to worry."

He said there was no need to worry, but Cai Yuan then explained the matters at home, such as which of the family properties were left to Cai Yun, Cai Kun, and Cai Hua.
As if explaining the funeral arrangements, Cai Kun couldn't help but blush.

Seeing this, Cai Yuan gave his son a rare gentle smile and said, "I'm just saying this just in case, don't think too much about it."

"Dad!" Cai Kun was agitated for a moment and said passionately: "Our family has reached this point because of my father's vision and talent. Even if he meets his ancestors a hundred years later, he can boast that he is the lintel of the family. Why still? I want to risk my life to gain wealth!"

Hearing what his son said, Cai Yuan suddenly looked out the west window in the dark night. After being in a daze for a long time, he said, "Do you still remember that Tan Ning Gui?"

"Naturally remember!"

This military commander and general of the Hussars of the Great Qi Jingnan Army had once brought shame to the Cai family, and was also the culprit of his sister's dramatic change in temperament.

"Before"

After saying this, Cai Yuan was silent for a long time, as if he was caught in a distant memory, "The world is in chaos. In the past, my father was unable to avenge Hua'er, which made her unhappy for many years. This time, if something big can happen, I will do it." They tied him up and handed him over to Hua'er to deal with him, so that my daughter could vent her bad breath."

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Cai Kun was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that his father would risk going to Tokyo for such a trivial reason after so many years. He couldn't help but urge him more urgently: "Dad! Now that Hua'er is living so happily, I'm afraid this matter would have been solved long ago." Forget it, it’s not worth it!”

"It doesn't matter whether Hua'er forgets me or not! But as a father, I remember!"

Cai Yuan suddenly became excited, and a few streaks of blood shot out of his cloudy eyes.
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This old incident has always been a taboo in the Cai family, and no one dared to mention it. Cai Kun originally thought that his father had forgotten it long ago.

But it wasn't until today that I realized that my father was probably even more angry than my sister.

It's just that there was no possibility of revenge before, so dad kept this matter deep in his heart.

For a moment, Cai Kun was speechless.

Seeing this, Cai Yuan sighed quietly, and his tone became gentle again, "Your eldest brother is old-fashioned, and his future is unpredictable. You are stuck in the business at home and it is not easy to become an official. How can our family's wealth be supported by Hua'er alone? While dad is here, Now that I can still do things, let me do it for our family and for you three brothers and sisters. Yuan Zhang cherishes the past and cherishes the past. If dad succeeds this time, it will ensure that the three generations of my Cai family will be prosperous."

"Dad" Cai Kun burst into tears when he heard this.

In the past, Cai Yuan was arrogant and indulgent to his sister, but he was strict with the two brothers, and he usually didn't even smile.

But today's words broke Cai Kun's defense. Compared with his gentle mother, his father was never a loving father. Cai Kun even felt depressed when facing his father.

But after having children of his own, Cai Kun understood that this harshness came from expectations.

Once he had the opportunity to help his children fly, he risked his life, but the father never looked back.
A father's love is as profound as a mountain, and it's hard to describe.

Seeing his son in tears, Cai Yuan smiled calmly and said: "It's not about separation between life and death, so don't act like a girl! Now that our family has boarded Yuan Zhang's boat, we can only go to the dark side in one way. If it goes through, we, a small county official, will The family will become famous in Daqi and even in the world."

Some people are helpless, and some people are regretful.

At Xu Bang's house in the city, Ximen Gong was drinking gloomily because he failed to receive a secret errand to Beijing.

Xu Bang, who knew Chen Chu's plan, comforted him: "Fourth brother, although Yuan Zhang has made careful arrangements, the risk of this matter is still high. It's hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse for my brother's trip."

"How can there be no risk in participating in the seizure of the heir? But thinking about this matter makes people excited! The third prince is now abandoned as a worn-out shoe. If we succeed, he can only rely on us in the future! By then, our family will He will definitely become the top nobleman of Qi! It is a pity to miss such an important event and not be able to personally participate in it!"

Ximen Gong felt this and sighed sadly.

"Hey, brother, I don't have such big ambitions. If I can follow Yuan Zhang and find a good future for Zhiyuan and Zhisheng, my life will be worth it." Xu Bang took one proudly. After eating peanuts, he remembered what happened today and said, "By the way, my eldest brother and Mr. Yanagawa were quarreling today. Is it possible that Chen Bokang from Zhou Guo really has a private contact with the Chen brothers?"

Ximen Gong shook his head and said uncertainly: "I don't quite believe that Mr. Yanagawa would be like this. But it is not impossible for their family to make long bets. After all, the third brother was ambiguous about the Wu family."

After several years of experience, Ximen Gong, who has initially acquired political sensitivity, continued: "However, our three families are different from the Chen family. You, me, and the eldest brother can't get off Yuan Zhang's boat. I think, eldest brother I want to use this to slap the Chen brothers, and also to remind Yuan Zhang in a subtle way."

Xu Bang, suddenly enlightened, sighed: "I see, our eldest brother really does everything for his son-in-law. By the way, what is the relationship between brothers Chen Bokang and Chen Jingyan?"

"I remember the third brother mentioned that in terms of seniority, he seems to be Wengsun."

After learning part of Chen Chu's plan, Ximen Gong was still immersed in the excitement of participating in the general trend of the world.

But Xu Bang's brain circuit was different. He laughed suddenly and said jokingly: "Lao San and Chen Bokang are grandsons, and Chen Bokang also said that Chen Ruren is his daughter. How can brothers Chen Jingyan and Chen Jingan It’s not that I want to call Aunt Chen my aunt or my fifth uncle, hahaha.”

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After hearing what Xu Bang said, Ximen Gongya couldn't help laughing and said: "The seniority in the Lao Wu family is really messy."

(End of this chapter)