I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 382 Yangxia Chen’s support

The ancestor worship ceremony lasted for three days.

There are a total of activities such as worship, tomb sweeping, and genealogy editing.

Chen Luo reported his name and that of his elders, and when the genealogy was completed, he became a member of the Yangxia Chen family in name, and officially recognized his ancestor.

But he didn't pay much attention to such a false reputation.

The meaning behind it deserves attention.

After all, it is impossible for the Chen family of Yangxia to mobilize all the family's strength and connections to support an outsider in doing something, unless Chen Luo had committed all the resources of the family thirty years ago.

Now the Chen family, not even Chen Zhi, has such authority.

After the ancestor worship ceremony was over, Chen Luo rested for half a day.

There is no way, even if there is someone to guide the whole process of the ancestor worship ceremony, there will be various transitions one after another. Every day when the sky is dark, you need to get up. Occasionally you can find a place to relax for a while at noon, but you can't rest for long. , I can only regain my energy a little, so I need to turn to the evening.

Just like "there is no filial son before a long-term illness", long-term care is often the most energy-consuming. Although various trivial matters are not troublesome to deal with, they add up when the mood is low, which makes people maintain a good attitude and pay attention to details. It is rarely possible to speak softly.

Who can ensure that they will not encounter a few bad things in more than ten or twenty years?

Even if the ancestor worship ceremony does not reach the level of "prolonged illness of the family", it still consumes a lot of energy and energy.

After continuous consumption, Chen Luo chose to recuperate enough before going to meet his two sons and discuss matters with them according to the previous agreement.

"Mr. Chen, the Lord and Marquis Taikang are waiting for you in the hall." When Chen Luo went to the Marquis' Mansion early the next morning, as soon as he walked to the door, a middle-aged man who looked like a butler came to greet him.

"May I ask what the manager's name is?" Chen Luo saw that the other person looked familiar, but felt that he had never seen him before, so he asked.

The steward raised his hand and answered, "My surname is Zhang. The master calls me Xiao Zhang according to custom. Mr. Chen can just call me steward Zhang."

"Then Steward Lao Zhang will lead the way." Chen Luo smiled and then agreed.

After listening to the other party's self-introduction, he suddenly understood where the familiar feeling he just felt came from.

Aren’t these the descendants of Ah Zhang and Xiao Zhang?

Judging from his appearance, he must be a third-generation person. If he is a fourth-generation person, he does look a bit anxious.

However, the other party was bound to the Chen family for several generations and was loyal, so he was no longer limited to the position of coachman and became the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion.

Of course, he said he wanted Manager Zhang to lead the way, but in fact he knew the structure of the mansion very well.

The scenery along the way has not changed much, but the peach trees that were planted by myself have grown much stronger.

The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and Chen Luo felt peaceful inside.

Even though I have traveled all over Mingchuan Mountains and set foot in dangerous areas rarely visited by people, I am extremely free, but when I stay in Yangxia and in the Hou Mansion, I will feel the indifference originating from my heart.

Sometimes when walking in the wind and waves, I miss this little pure land very much.

Even though Chen Luo knows that Yang Xia's family members have passed away in their memories, he still feels warm in his heart every time he thinks of Yang Xia's existence.

Maybe this is the specialness of home.

Looking away from the small pool in the courtyard, Chen Luo walked through the cloister and courtyard door and stopped outside the house.

"Master, I have brought you here." Manager Zhang knocked on the door and shouted inside.

"Let Boyu come in."

Hearing this, Manager Zhang looked at Chen Luo.

Chen Luo nodded to him, indicating that he understood, then opened the door and walked in.

"Creak." The wooden door made a sound.

Inside the room, Chen Zhi and Chen Lu were sitting upright.

Seeing Chen Luo come in, Chen Lu took the lead in saying hello, and then after completing the ritual, he turned to his brother and said, "Look, this kid looks very much like my father. I was right." Bar."

After looking up and down, Chen Zhi responded: "Don't mention it, Boyu's appearance is 70% or 80% similar to my father's back then, but his body and temperament give me the feeling that my father's demeanor was back then.

No wonder you have been talking about this to me these past few days, and no wonder Uncle Weng thinks he is a descendant of our Yangxia Chen family living abroad. "

Chen Zhi was several years older than his younger brother, so he retained a more complete impression of Chen Luo in Chang'an. In addition, his eyesight was still good. After careful inspection, the analysis he made was basically correct.

But these words were just a joke before getting down to business.

They had business to discuss today, so Chen Zhi quickly returned to the topic, "Boyu, since you recognize your ancestors and return to the clan, you have now become a descendant of my Yangxia Chen family. When you work as an official outside, you also bring the Yangxia Chen family with you." labels and names.

In the past twenty years, the late emperor issued at least ten edicts to recruit my brother and I to serve as officials in Chang'an. He even wanted me to serve as prime minister in the spring of the twenty-first year of the emperor's 20th year.

But I declined all these invitations.

Because I know very well that whether it is me or my brother, as long as a descendant of the Yangxia Chen family enters the central power center, comparison with my father will be unavoidable.

How can my father’s various achievements in those years be compared to those of us who are younger?

If I do something bad, it will be an insult to my father and the Chen family in Yangxia. Then I would rather stay in Yangxia than go out, otherwise it will consume too much of the holy family.

When the Yangxia Chen family really produces a handsome man, then he can take the name of the Yangxia Chen family and have more opportunities to do more things.

It's just that in these years, although there are a few good people among the Chen family, they are only suitable for doing one thing well, but it is difficult for them to make groundbreaking innovations like their father.

Although several people have served as governors of two thousand stones, I have never allowed them to go to Chang'an or hold official positions such as Jiuqing.

Not long ago, Renyue told me about your idea, and Dongsheng also praised your ability and character in my ears. In the past two days, even Ruoyu began to think that you are very good.

So I decided to meet you today.

Then do you think you are the candidate I expected, someone comparable to my father? "

After saying this, Chen Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly and observed the reaction of the young man in front of him.

None of the situations he originally expected occurred.

If the other party excitedly wants to express a position or defend himself, he will veto it without hesitation. People with an overly impetuous temperament will easily find their weaknesses and defeat them in the officialdom.

If the other party starts to flatter him and wants to impress him with sweet words, then Chen Zhi will not choose to support him. Such a person may reach a very high position in the officialdom, but in the end he will lose some of his character. Even if he does things, he cannot It was done completely and thoroughly, and it was not worthy of Yangxia Chen’s full investment.

And if the other party is nervous and frightened, then Chen Zhi doesn't want to talk more. If he, an elder, can bring so much pressure, and cold arrows from all sides in the court, wouldn't it make it even more difficult for him?

But Chen Luo's eyes were calm, apparently not affected in any way.

This made Chen Zhi confused.

"Can I say a few words?" Chen Luo spoke slowly, breaking the silence, with a steady but powerful tone. Chen Zhi responded, "Okay, you tell me."

His own temptation was over, and the other party took it perfectly.

Now let's see what this young man wants to express.

Chen Zhi was actually quite curious about this.

You must know that at this age, apart from being a bit brave, he knew nothing about worldly affairs and politics. After all, he learned martial arts from Xiang Yu when he was a boy, and he could not learn to be smart at all.

It wasn't until his father came over from Dai, and he followed and observed and imitated the way of life, and began to be responsible for handling affairs in Yangxia, that he gradually accumulated a lot of experience.

But the young man in front of me came up with the idea of ​​​​relief work during the disaster relief, and implemented it perfectly. When he encountered obstacles that were difficult to overcome, such as the eunuch's obstruction, he also knew how to use the power of his family to overcome them.

Even many political veterans may not be able to conceive of such an innovative move in a single round, which is enough to stand out from their peers. As for the "experienced" performance behind it, there is no difference between it and political veterans.

Comparing people to each other is really infuriating.

Facing the gazes of his two sons, Chen Luofe did not feel any nervousness, but instead had a hint of kindness in his eyes.

Pursing his lips, he suppressed his desire to speak in a teaching tone and said: "Yangxia Chen family is burdened with pressure, but they stopped moving forward because of them. Is that what Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia wants?

Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia dedicated himself to the people of the world, but his descendants are burdened by his reputation and dare not step into the court again, fearing failure in the struggle. Is this common sense?

You are afraid that the Chen family's children will do bad things and ruin the reputation of the Yangxia Chen family. However, the Yangxia Chen family is so alone in the world. It seems that it does not participate in the disputes between all parties, but its influence is actually slowly passing away with time. .

The late emperor was grateful for the contribution of Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia and valued the Chen family of Yangxia.

Under the influence of the late emperor, today's emperor also has a good impression of the Yangxia Chen family.

But as the next emperor ascended the throne, there were no children of the Yangxia Chen family in the court to show their ability and sincerity.

For him, Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia has become a relatively long history, and he no longer has personal feelings.

If by that time, the Yangxia Chen family has not yet found your ideal candidate, what should you do?

In order to maintain their reputation, they have no choice but to become an official, or will they quietly disappear under the tide of the times, just like the Xiao and Zhang families? "

Answer Chen Zhi's question by asking a question yourself.

And point directly to the other party's core point of view.

Chen Luo understood the character of his eldest son and regarded Yangxia Chen as the most important.

His rhetorical question just now exposed the loopholes in Chen Zhi's long-term plan.

The Yangxia Chen family has not been in official positions for twenty or thirty years, and there is no problem at all in maintaining a clean flow. The people of the world will not change too fast, and they will still respect the Yangxia Chen family.

But will the human heart be like the mountains, never changing?

Of course not.

The human heart is like sand, gathering and dispersing is unpredictable.

Fifty years, hundreds of years later, if the outstanding disciple that Chen Zhi expected still hasn't appeared, what will happen to the Yangxia Chen family?

The answer is obvious.

The Yangxia Chen family is gradually declining, and there is a high probability that it will become a prominent local family. But looking at the whole world, except for the glorious history of its ancestors, other aspects are insignificant. As for wanting to influence the court's decision-making, it is simply nonsense and will attract people. Belly laugh.

"The views are novel, and the eloquence is equally good." Chen Zhi thought for a moment, laughed, and then turned his head, "Brother, I think you are right. If this kid can't make the Yangxia Chen family prosper again, then what will happen to the family? The other juniors are even less capable."

Chen Lum nodded numbly.

This guy was very convincing, but when he tried to convince himself a few days ago, he didn't seem to be using this trick.

It's just like serving food to others.

But he didn't say much.

Although he has never officially entered the officialdom, my father revealed a lot of things in the officialdom during casual conversations.

Those who can make it to the middle and upper levels are all good people, with emotional intelligence, means and abilities.

If he wanted to fight with these people, if the Chen Boyu in front of him was honest and passionate, then he would persuade him to give up this idea.

But after listening to his words of persuasion to his brother, Chen Lu felt much at ease.

This boy has a lot of cleverness. When he reaches the court, he will not be reckless until he accomplishes something big.

Chen Zhi, who was on the side, pondered for a moment and suggested: "Then when you go to Chang'an this time, just take my handwritten letter with you. But before going to Chang'an, you can go to another place along the way."

Since it has been decided that the other party will serve as an official and represent the family's hope for the future, full support is naturally inevitable.

As the Marquis of Yangxia, Chen Zhi's autograph letter carries considerable weight.

However, Chen Luo was more concerned about the latter topic.

Being able to compare with a handwritten letter proves that it is as important as Chen Zhi's letter, not to mention the fact that it was sold out, which aroused Chen Luo's curiosity.

So he asked, "Where should I go next?"

"Huaiyin." Chen Zhi said slowly.

Chen Lu on the side immediately explained, "My father-in-law's 100th birthday will be held at the beginning of next month. The Chen family in Yangxia needs to send his children to celebrate his birthday. My brother and I cannot withstand the bumps of a long journey, so we can only let You young people went on my behalf."

"That's right." Chen Zhi nodded, "And by going to Huaiyin this time, you can also make friends with a few Han family members, which will also be good for the future."

He didn't use any hints, but directly gave Chen Luo instructions on what to do when he went to Huaiyin Han Family this time.

Although the current Taiwei is a subordinate who was once promoted by Zhou Yafu, there are countless generals in the middle and high-level ranks of the Han military who are inextricably linked to the children of the Han family. If they can make friends with the children of the Han family, then in the camp of military generals You can win a lot of support.

This is an area beyond the influence of the Chen family in Yangxia.

"I understand." Chen Luo agreed.

What Chen Zhi said himself was from the bottom of his heart, and he made it clear that he wanted to support his junior.

Otherwise, if it had been anyone else, it would have been a simple friendship.

It's just that Chen Zhi said that he wanted to hook up with the Han family in Huaiyin, and Chen Luo planned to double the task.

Make friends with Han’s children?

Wouldn’t it be nice for me to go directly to Han Xin?

(End of this chapter)