Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 386 Brother Murong
"What do you mean? Could it be that he is the descendant of some official family?" Zhang Ying couldn't help but become curious when he saw that Wang Bu said something solemn.

But Wang Bu shook his head and said: "That's not the case. According to the informant's report, those two people have beards on their faces, their behavior is quite rough, and they have a Yanzhao accent when they speak, but their words and deeds are quite strange. Before entering the city, the two of them went around the city of Luoyang despite their hard work, so our spies caught our attention and followed them all the way, and saw them enter the hundred teahouses."

"It's not a strange thing to enter a hundred teahouses," Zhang Ying didn't think it was strange. "Although the people in the hundred teahouses don't know the status and advance or retreat, they are all well-informed. After arriving in Luoyang City, all the children of aristocratic families who know something about it will choose this place to rest and learn about the situation."

As he spoke, he suddenly frowned: "However, this tea shop also has some requirements. If there is no aristocratic bearing or tokens, the waiter of the tea shop will not let people in. Even if they go in, they will be beaten by the scholars inside. If the disciples know it, they will probably use words to drive people away. If you say these two people can get in, they must have some background, but what do they mean by walking around? This is not something that the disciples of the aristocratic family would do. On the contrary, it's a bit like a spy would do it."

"My benefactor is wise, this is what is strange. Moreover, after the two people entered the tea shop, they were silent at first, just found a table in the corner to sit down, and then listened to others talking, but in the end they Because of Chen Zhi's matter, I asked a few questions. At that time, the tea shop was talking about the news about Chen Zhi being sent abroad, so the two people asked emphatically whether Chen Zhi would be sent abroad as a county guard. Faintly touching the Northland.”

"Are the officials in the imperial court appointed as prefects or transferred to the position of governor, are those who are in the opposition able to discuss them?" Zhang Ying immediately seemed a little unhappy, "This group of children from aristocratic families are becoming more and more unruly. He is not diligent and does not distinguish between grains and grains. He usually talks about the affairs of the court without any scruples, but now he even dares to say anything about the transfer of employees? "

He is about to officially take charge of the Shangshu Ling, and personnel appointments are an important expression of power. However, when he thinks about his various orders in the future, and being criticized by these newcomers who, in his eyes, know nothing and are still young, he feels angry in his heart. .

"Benefactor, calm down. Those scholars still know how to measure. They only dare to talk about corners, and they don't dare to say too much, and they don't talk about it anymore when they leave the tea shop." Wang Bu persuaded, although he is Zhang Ying. He is a staff member, and loyal, but when it comes to dealing with a hundred teahouses, his lord has a completely different attitude. In the final analysis, it is caused by the difference in status and background between the two.

Wang Bu was well aware of this, so he didn't say much, and continued the topic after a word of advice: "Those two people were very concerned about Chen Zhi's whereabouts, so after a while, he asked again. There were quite knowledgeable people in the tea shop. The man then analyzed it and said that Chen Zhi might be in the north. After the two people looked at each other, they calmed down."

"It is also a capable person who can figure out that Chen Zhi will fall to the North. Send someone over to ask if he is willing to serve as my assistant." Zhang Ying restrained his temper, and then sneered, "As for those two people, I probably know their origins." I figured it out, don't ask any more questions, just let them do what they want, it's not something I should worry about, but Chen Zhi wants to be the prefect, so many people already know?"

Wang Bu asked for instructions at the right time: "Do you want someone to stop the rumors?"

Zhang Ying pondered for a moment, shook his head and sneered: "It doesn't matter, Youdao is to protect people's mouths more than to protect Sichuan. Why do you have to do such a thankless thing? Why not just let the news spread and let those few people know about it?" Let them know that some things cannot be stopped."

Wang Bu nodded and asked, "Do those two people still want to monitor them? Or should they withdraw the spying people?"

"There is no need to withdraw, just keep it," Zhang Ying still sneered, "However, it is not convenient for me to meet them, so I will wait and see what happens. When the time is right, you can go over and negotiate with them. I think And the two of them are probably happy to make friends with me and others.”

Wang Bu nodded in agreement, but he also vaguely guessed the origins of the two people.

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At the same time, the discussions in the hundreds of tea shops had dispersed, and many people left. Among them were the two foreigners from before. These two people were already tall. When they left, they moved at a very fast pace. Many scholars who wanted to come and make friends couldn't keep up, and were left behind in a blink of an eye.

After leaving the tea shop and walking a few steps, the man who had been silent in the tea shop asked: "My brother, what did those Central Plains people say before? That Chen Zhi really wants to go Are we the county guards over there?" His voice was raspy, and it was not Chinese Mandarin.

The other person was the one who kept asking questions in the tea shop. When he heard his brother's question, he shook his head and whispered: "This is not the place to talk. We will go into details when we get back to the inn."

His brother was stunned when he heard this, then nodded.

The two people immediately quickened their pace and hurried along, and soon arrived at an inn. The elder brother walked straight into it, while the younger one looked around at the door before walking in.

Amid the greetings from the waiter at the inn, the two big men went upstairs and returned to the room. They walked into the guest room one after another and closed the door tightly.

"My brother, why are you so careful?" The elder brother complained, "People from the Central Plains can't understand our words."

The younger man shook his head and said: "The Central Plains is a vast land with vast resources and outstanding people. There are countless capable people. Maybe there are people who come and go on this road who are proficient in the languages ​​​​of various Xianbei tribes. The development of our Murong tribe in recent years has already been Known by the knowledgeable people in the Central Plains..." As he spoke, he reached out and wiped the beard around his mouth, and actually took off most of the beard, revealing a rather handsome face.These two people were actually visitors from outside the Great Wall, Murong Xianbei. The older one was named Murong Han, and the one he called "my brother" with a fake beard was named Murong Huang [huàng].

"You'd better look better with a beard." Murong Han muttered as he looked at his brother's movements.

Murong Huang said with a smile: "In a few years, I will have to grow a beard. Now I wear a fake beard, mainly to prevent people from recognizing me. I only returned to the clan five years ago. I was a student at Luoyang Academy before. , Many people recognize me, this time I come here, in order to hide Xingzang, so I have to dress up."

"I don't understand," Murong Han shook his head, "What's the point of coming here to explore the reality of the Central Plains? We don't know how to break in, and if we really want to come, we can just come with the envoy a year ago. ? Why go to such trouble? Besides, even if we come now, as you and I, you can come and visit as Murong Xianbei's envoy. Why should you hide your head and tail like this? If you don't know, you will think you are doing something shameful. "

Murong Huang said, "One moment and another, our original intention of coming here this time is to know the changes in the Central Plains. If we come here as envoys, not only will we not be able to see the reality, but we will also not be able to enjoy the prosperity along the way."

Murong Han shook his head and said: "It's not necessarily true. Even though I have obtained some documents and directions, I have been checking everywhere and have been exposed three times. If it is really exposed, it will not be worth the gain. Instead, it will give rise to misunderstandings..." Seeing that Murong Huang was still waiting to speak, he added: "I know what you are thinking. During the alliance half a year ago, you saw Tuoba Yulu bragging about something, so you had an idea in your mind and asked for this errand. In fact, I also want to know what the outstanding figures in the Central Plains are like."

"This is one reason, but on the other hand, Wang Jun is becoming more and more greedy, and Duan Bu is colluding with him and is becoming more and more arrogant. How can I, Murong Bu, be exploited all the time?" Murong Huang said seriously, "That's why, We have to find out clearly what Wang Jun's status is in the Han court. Furthermore, Chen Zhi, whom Tuoba Yulu admired, has long been reported to be going to the north to serve as the governor, and the governor of the northern border is also in charge. If the person with military power is really as talented as Tuoba said, then once this person leaves and assists Wang Jun, I am afraid our life will be even worse."

"That's why you asked about Chen Zhi in that tea shop just now?" Murong Han thought for a while, then nodded, "That's right, his father-in-law really liked his "On the Six Kingdoms". He also explained it to me, and it seems to make sense."

"Not only does it make sense, it clearly hits the point," Murong Huang's expression became serious, "Moreover, after our inquiries over the past few days, we have been able to confirm that this Chen Zhi is not just a talker, but a man of real talent. Those who are practical and learned have made great achievements in the Taile Department and the Secretariat Department. If he is a border governor, he must not be taken lightly!"

"I also understand this truth," Murong Han suddenly changed the subject, "However, Wang Jun is quite domineering. I heard that he often expels prefects. I think Chen Zhi may not be able to secure his position."

"Yes, but we have to meet him first." Murong Huang narrowed his eyes, "I have already contacted a friend. He is a loyal person and will definitely not reveal our secrets. Moreover, this person has friendship with Chen Zhi, so it's OK Arrange for me to meet you later.”

"Even if it's a meeting, what's the use?" Murong Han shook his head, "No matter what the secretary-supervisor says, he is still an official of the Han court. How can he still think highly of you and me?"

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"It is really difficult to write about farm affairs based on fantasy. If you want to write "Essentials for Elevating the People" into a book, you have to travel to other places. Otherwise, it will be difficult to understand clearly while living in Luoyang."

In the spacious house, Chen Zhi put down his pen, looked at the lines of words on the paper in front of him, and thought in his heart.

Next to him, there was a guard. Seeing Chen Zhi stop writing, he came forward and reminded him: "Jian Zheng, Grandmaster Guo is coming, so we should go and prepare first."

Chen Zhi glanced at him and said with a smile: "The wise man is coming, so I have to give him a good welcome. First, I'll tell you to go down and make tea."

Compared with a year ago, Chen Zhi's face had almost no change, but his eyes were much deeper and his body seemed to be much stronger. When he gave instructions, he stood up and walked past the rows of bookshelves.

There are books and slips on the bookshelf, with labels affixed to the edges, layer upon layer, seemingly endless, forming an ocean of books.

　The matter is not finished yet, so there is no time to change these two pictures today!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)