Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 174: All the nobles and dignitaries are here but not my power

Amidst everyone's farewells, Zhuge Yan waved his hand gracefully, boarded the carriage, and slowly set off on the road under the protection of more than a hundred guards.

Looking at the armored figures and feeling the chilling atmosphere of these people walking around, Chen Zhi couldn't help but sigh at the power of the Zhuge family. These guards who came on horseback were in the name of the Zhuge family's servants, but just looking at the lineup, The momentum makes it clear that he is an elite soldier!
"The servants of a wealthy family are indeed extraordinary. They can form an army. How can they be like the Chen family, who have to practice before gathering their children in the face of threats."

Because of Wang Mi's threat, the Chen family also mobilized their children and assembled a group of people to practice. However, the number was not enough and the personnel were scattered. It took many days of training before it became somewhat effective.

"Even if it is a year of peace, it is not an information society after all. There are many thieves and bandits. If something unexpected happens, just relying on children with the same surname will definitely not be enough. It is time to recruit a group of servants. How can a big family not have armed servants?"

Chen Zhi looked at the team of people and thought of the Chen family's servants, but the others couldn't help but sigh at the Zhuge family's background. At the same time, they also understood that when the servants arrived, they had to protect Zhuge Yan on the one hand, and on the other hand, they also wanted to protect Zhuge Yan from all forces. Show attitude.

At least the hearts of Xu Hui and others are heavy. After Zhuge Yan leaves like this, there will be questioning and investigation by the court. If it is handled well, the credit of exterminating the thieves will be gained, and the county will benefit. But if it is not handled well, it will be officialdom. earthquake.

When officials from the governor's office and other counties arrived, they also had this consideration in mind.

"After all, Wang Mi's incident happened unexpectedly. No one expected that he would target Zhuge Yan, so everyone in Pengcheng was caught off guard. If it weren't for Chen Zhi, the consequences would have been disastrous. Even so, this situation is still difficult, but there are also opportunities!"

Thinking like this, Xu Hui looked at Chen Zhi.

That day, Chen Zhi refuted Wang Mi and ordered the latter to commit suicide, which shocked everyone present. No matter the officials or the aristocratic families, they were all incredulous. Afterwards, they tried their best to verify the matter. After confirming the matter, they also knew what Chen Zhi said in his rebuttal, and they immediately It was difficult because it involved criticism of the government and the aristocratic family.

Strictly speaking, the criticism was raised by Wang Mi, but Chen Zhi's subsequent words were somewhat taboo.

In the new Han Dynasty, the children of the gentry were unrestrained and would not be punished for their words. However, there were disadvantages to the family in what they said that day, so it was inconvenient to publicize it immediately, so as not to cause trouble when the imperial envoy came. Based on various considerations, the government and the family practiced their hands, making The news that Chen Zhi scolded Wang Mi to commit suicide did not spread on a large scale in Pengcheng.

Xu Hui originally planned to talk to Chen Zhi about this matter. At that time, he was happy that Chen Zhi had given up the credit and was eager to set the tone. After learning about it afterwards, he realized that something was wrong. Unfortunately, he had already boarded the pirate ship. Now Zhuge Yan presented Chen Zhi with a horse and promoted Chen Zhi to make him Not even a knock is enough.

Xu Hui had a headache, while Chen Zhi was watching the horses.

The tall horse Zhuge Yan gave him as a gift has a light yellow body, a high head, and bulging and tight muscles all over the body. It contains strong explosive power and is very powerful.

"It really is a good horse!"

While he was watching, Zhao Xing came from the side.

Zhuge Yan left, but his good friend was still there. When the imperial envoy arrived, Zhao Xing still had tasks to do, but now he was free and took the initiative to talk to Chen Zhi.

Zhao Xing looked at the rushing horse and said with a smile: "This horse is loved by Gongju. It is cooked very finely. It is the descendant of Emperor Zhaolie's Lu horse. This time it was given to Brother Chen, which shows that his Pay attention to."

When Chen Zhi heard this, his eyelids couldn't help but twitch, and his expression became stiff.

Liu Bei's Luma is a famous horse. Except for Liu Bei, whoever rides it will be unlucky. Chen Zhi learned this lesson personally in his previous life. He still has lingering fears. He didn't expect that the first good horse he got in this life was actually that broomstick. The descendant of Xing, his eyes suddenly changed.

But Zhao Xing misunderstood and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, don't worry, the groom and the fodder you need have been prepared for you. Since you are sending the horse, the groom must also hand it over to you." He thought Chen Zhi was I'm worried that I won't be able to take good care of this horse in the future.

Scholars pay a lot of attention to raising horses. There are strict regulations on the daily mix of forage, dryness and wetness, the time to let the horses go out, how long to walk, how long to walk, how long to stop, how to wash them, etc. High-skilled horse breeders can Developing different feeding plans based on the situation and conditions of the horses is a highly technical profession that ordinary people simply cannot afford.

Hearing what Zhao Xing said, Chen Zhi could only express his thanks, but he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

This horse followed Zhuge Yan, causing him to encounter this crisis. If it follows him from now on, I wonder if it will also bring bad luck.

His worries were quickly dispelled by the news revealed by Zhao Xing——

"Brother Chen, I have some news for you," Zhao Xing took a few steps closer and whispered, "The special envoy sent by the imperial court was led by a censor, and more than one person came. In order to prevent extraneous matters, if they want If you want to ask something, you just need to explain the process clearly, without getting into it in depth.”

Chen Zhi heard some off-screen voice: "What, is there something wrong with this person?"

"I'm not hiding anything from Brother Chen," Zhao Xing said with a smile, "The imperial censor is the most boring, and he will cause trouble no matter what. In short, there is nothing wrong with being careful, but you don't have to worry. Zhuge's behavior today is even more... Thanks to your work, no matter who comes, they will be scrupulous about it."

The identity of Zhuge Yan and Chen Zhi's friends has been announced to the whole city today, so people will naturally regard them as Zhuge's faction. Zhao Xing also feels that he is much closer to Chen Zhi, so he has less scruples when speaking.

Chen Zhi nodded to express his understanding, then with a thought in his heart, he asked seemingly casually, "Brother Zhuge left in a hurry this time, did all his servants follow him back?"

"No," Zhao Xing shook his head, "Only Zhuge and Uncle Meng left, and the others stayed. We still have a group of people who need servants to serve. Besides, the thief killed and wounded many servants. Say, but these servants are also witnesses." Chen Zhi nodded, and then said: "Speaking of which, I also have some research on the interrogation, so let me go and see those thieves, maybe I can gain something."

"Do you want to see the captured thief?" Zhao Xing looked suspicious. He was about to say that he shouldn't interfere too much in this matter, but then he thought of Chen Zhi's ability and Zhuge Yan's instructions, so he nodded and said, "Since Brother Chen is serious, this Leave it to me to arrange things."

"Thank you Brother Zhao." Chen Zhi expressed his thanks.

Zhao Xing waved his hand and said: "It's nothing, it's just a little effort, why be polite." While talking, he remembered something, and asked with a smile: "By the way, Brother Chen is not married yet, is there a marriage?"

"..."

The question came suddenly and was completely illogical with the previous words. Chen Zhi was stunned for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "Not yet."

"That's it, I understand." Zhao Xing laughed, said nothing, and cupped his hands, "Brother Chen has not recovered yet. Go back and recuperate. Leave the matter of visiting the thief to me." With that, he greeted He left with Tao Ya and others.

Looking at the departing figures of these people, Chen Zhi suddenly felt something in his heart.

"I haven't seen Guan Xian in the past few days. His hundred-mile sword is still with me. I have to find an opportunity to return it."

After thinking about it, Xu Hui came over again, encouraged him, and then also mentioned the matter of the imperial envoy.

"Shou Yi, the imperial court sent a special envoy down. In order not to cause trouble, please don't spread your words about Wang Mi for the time being." Xu Hui carefully worded his words, fearing that Chen Zhi would misunderstand him, and added, "It's just for the time being, so that the special envoy can convey the message." Concentrate your energy on the thief's matter, and when the storm is over, you will still have to publicize it, so you can't be wronged."

"Don't worry, Sheriff, juniors all understand." Chen Zhi nodded.

Xu Hui felt relieved, from the matter of Chen Zhi's resignation, he could see that this young man was very upright, so he only nodded a little at this time, since Chen Zhi had expressed it, there was no need to say any more.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet. Go back and take a good rest."

After saying a few more words, Xu Hui said goodbye to Chen Zhi and left in a hurry with several staff and assistant officers. As a prefect of a county, he had too many things to be busy with. Although Zhuge Yan left, the storm had just begun. It's going to last a long time.

Not far away, Chen Luo was in an agitated mood. He had restrained himself just now when the county magistrate was present. Now that they were gone, he wanted to come over. But as soon as he made a move, he stopped because he saw the county magistrate Yang Yong approaching first. Talk to Chen Zhi.

The two chatted and laughed, and Yang Yong said goodbye and left. Later, the captain Zhao Shu, the county magistrate, the county captain, and dignitaries from all ethnic groups came one after another to talk to Chen Zhi.

This made Chen Luo stunned for a while. He had seen these people in the past. Which one of them didn't have official power?When has he ever been so amiable as before?
Even with Chen Luo's knowledge, he could see that these people who held positions and held power were interested in getting close to Chen Zhitao.

"Good boy! This is incredible! My seventh brother is really going to become a big shot! Look at this situation, once his status is finalized, as long as he becomes an official, he will be a high official. His future is bright!"

It is no longer a secret in the Chen family that Chen Zhi was consecrated by Zhongzheng and the petition was submitted to the court. According to the rules, the county Zhongzheng consecrated him, submitted it to Dazhongzheng for inclusion, and then returned. It would take up to one month before and after, even if he was old. There was a slight delay due to the Spring Festival, the imperial court's holiday and other reasons, but it should be coming soon.

After everyone greeted and left one after another, Chen Luo finally came to Chen Zhi and smiled: "Brother Qi, you are so majestic today! Congratulations to Brother Qi!"

Chen Zhi shook his head and said, "Don't be fooled by the illusion. These people don't respect me, so you can't be swayed by it, otherwise you will be blinded. When I really become powerful, you can congratulate me."

Chen Ting and Chen Xi also rushed over and asked with concern: "Brother, are you still going back to Wobing Tower to recuperate?"

Chen Zhi shook his head and said, "No, I will go home today and make an announcement to ask the tenants under our name if any of them are willing to apply as servants." This was something Chen Zhi had planned for a long time. Today there are After making the decision, I happened to need to take a break, so we decided to do it together.

"Recruiting servants?" Chen Ting was quite surprised when he heard this, but he still nodded and took note.

Chen Luo asked with great interest: "Seventh brother, you want to recruit servants? Then why bother seeking distant servants? Why not choose from the servants of my Chen family? If this news gets out, I don't know how many people will come to the rescue. !”

Chen Zhi said: "The servants I want to choose are not servants. They are not suitable to be drawn from various houses."

Chen Luo grinned: "What's the matter? Just choose from the tenants of the clan."

　Thanks to "Li Xiaoxianxian" and "Zhang Xiaobai Yaya" for the rewards!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)