Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chen Qun said helplessly: "In that case, I'll take my leave."

Chen Qun stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not." Chen Deng suddenly stopped Chen Qun.

Chen Qun stopped and turned to look at Chen Deng.

Chen Deng hesitated for a while before speaking: "Wen Ju, I know what you are thinking. But Cao Sikong has countless beauties around him, why are you so stubborn?"

Chen Qun didn't expect Chen Deng to say this. His expression changed unpredictably. After a while, Chen Qun took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Boda. I'm leaving first."

After Chen Qun left, Chen Deng stood alone in a daze for a long time.

"Oh~" Chen Deng let out a long sigh, turned around and went back to the house, lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

After Chen Gong received Cao Cao's letter, he fell into deep thought.

After reading the letter, Chen Qun asked, "Brother Gongtai, what should we do?"

Chen Gong thought for a while and said, "Since Cao Sikong has this intention, let's go."

Chen Gong was a smart man. He knew that Cao Cao must have been driven crazy by Yuan Shao, which was why he was so eager to find allies and stabilize Yanzhou.

Chen Gong also knew that Cao Cao had great ambitions. Once he took control of Xuzhou, Yanzhou would be able to dominate the south and become a bridgehead for the Northern Expedition.

Chen Gong was very satisfied with Cao Cao's goals and was willing to support Cao Cao.

Chen Qun nodded: "In that case, let's set off tomorrow."

"Yes." Chen Gong agreed.

The next day, Chen Gong and Chen Qun left Xiangyang City with their entourage.

When Cao Cao heard that Chen Gong and Chen Qun had left Xiangyang, he breathed a sigh of relief and summoned his subordinates to discuss the matter.

"My two brothers Gongda and Gongtai have agreed, so I don't have to worry anymore." Cao Cao said happily.

Everyone congratulated Cao Cao.

"But I dare not let my guard down." Cao Cao said solemnly: "Yuan Shu's rebellion is imminent, you must not slack off."

"We obey your orders!" everyone said in unison.

As soon as Chen Qun and Chen Qun entered the territory of Xuzhou, they were greeted by Cao Ang's scouts.

After Cao Ang learned of Chen Qun and Chen Qun's whereabouts, he immediately ordered the Jinyiwei to attack and intercept Chen Qun and Chen Qun.

Chen Qun and Chen Qun were intercepted by the Jinyiwei.

The two were brought in front of Cao Ang. Looking at the majestic Cao Ang, their hearts were pounding.

Cao Ang sat on a chair, stared at the two men and said, "You must be the governors Chen Qun and Chen Qun who were jointly nominated by the Xuzhou nobles."

Chen Qun and Chen Qun knelt down and said, "I pay my respects to you, my lord."

Cao Ang waved his hand to signal the two to get up.

"Sikong Cao asked me to set up three counties in Xuzhou, and I plan to appoint you two as new governors. Do you have any objection to this?" Cao Ang asked.

Chen Qun and Chen Qun looked at each other, and then Chen Qun said: "My lord, Xuzhou is a rich place.

I do not think the court can appoint three county magistrates to make the people of Xuzhou unemployed or in dire straits. "

Chen Qun and Cao Cao agreed to set up three county magistrates in Xuzhou, two of which would be occupied by Cao Cao's people, and the remaining one would be governed by Chen Qun.

"You have a lot of ideas." Cao Ang said with a smile: "I like smart people like you. As long as you are loyal to the court, I will not treat you unfairly."

Chen Qun quickly said with tears of gratitude: "Thank you, my lord, for your grace."

Chen Qun secretly cursed Cao Ang in his heart, calling him an old fox for not fighting for more benefits for himself.

Cao Ang looked at Chen Qun and asked, "Who is the chief officer between you two?"

Chen Qun looked at Chen Qun next to him and said, "I am the deputy chief officer." Cao Ang said, "Then you will be responsible for governing the three newly established counties. As for you, Chen Yuanlong, I will appoint you as the governor of Xuzhou, concurrently as the deputy governor of Xuzhou, and the governor of Xuzhou's political affairs. You two will perform your duties and make no mistakes."

Neither Chen Qun nor Chen Qun said anything. They knew that Cao Ang must have some doubts about them because of what he did.

"You guys go down and prepare. We will leave for Yangzhou tomorrow." Cao Ang waved his hand and asked the two to leave.

After Chen Qun and Chen Qun left, Cao Ang snorted coldly.

Chen Gong appeared in front of Cao Ang and said with a smile: "My Lord, I have checked and there is nothing wrong with both of them."

Cao Ang shook his head and said, "I'm not worried that they will do something tricky, I'm worried that someone is behind them.

They were deliberately made to appear loyal, but they actually had other plans."

"My lord is wise!" Chen Gong said admiringly.

Cao Ang continued to analyze: "I have investigated Chen Qun. He is Cao Cao's most valued counselor and the only think tank Cao Cao can rely on.

He would not risk doing anything against the will of the court unless he wanted to die.

As for Chen Qun himself, it is even simpler. He is from Xuzhou and has a special feeling for this land.

I believe he will not betray the court for his own benefit."

"I am stupid." Chen Gong lowered his head in shame.

"Gongtai, you are a few years older than me, and you have been my loyal minister for many years.

It's normal that you don't know some things. You don't need to know too much.

I know you are a man who is dedicated to his duties. I will not treat you unfairly. "

Cao Ang smiled and patted Chen Gong on the shoulder, saying encouragingly.

"I will obey your majesty's command." Chen Gong said with relief. Cao Ang really loved him.

Cao Ang ordered: "Send a message to Zhang Liao, asking him to send troops to garrison the counties of Xuzhou to prevent Chen Qun and Chen Qun from rebelling."

"Yes!" Chen Gong bowed and accepted the order.

Cao Ang and Chen Gong's guesses were similar, Chen Qun and Chen Qun would indeed not betray the Han Dynasty.

But they would not help Cao Cao because it was their principle, even for their own sake.

After resting in Xuzhou for a few days, Chen Qun and Chen Qun set out on the journey to Yangzhou.

This time, Chen Qun did not take a boat to cross the river, but rode his horse directly at an extremely fast speed.

Chen Qun was born into a cavalry family and had superb martial arts and riding skills, so he was very fast and most people could not catch up with him at all.

A day later, Chen Qun finally arrived in Jiangxia County.

Chen Qun and Chen Qun came to the outskirts of Jiangling City, the capital of Jiangxia County, to seek an audience.

Liu Zhang personally went out to greet the two: "Gongtai, Yuanlong, you are here."

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Prime Minister." Chen Qun and Chen Qun bowed respectfully.

"Please come into the city quickly!" Liu Zhang led Chen Qun and Chen Qun into the city.

Chen Qun entered the Jiangling government office and asked, "I wonder why the Prime Minister summoned me and Yuanlong here today?"

"Do you still remember the teachings left by our ancestors?" Liu Zhang asked.

Chen Qun was stunned. He didn't understand why Liu Zhang suddenly mentioned the Chen family's ancestral teachings.

Liu Zhang continued, "Our ancestors once said that all descendants of the Liu family must take protecting the country as their responsibility.

If we encounter treacherous and reckless people who are harming the imperial court and people's livelihood, we should rise up to suppress the strong and support the weak, support the country, and drive out the thieves. (End of this chapter)