The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 284 Chen Deng joins
The Chen family's foundation is in Xuzhou. The land, shops, and reputation are all in Xuzhou. If you leave Xuzhou and go to Jiangdong, who will know you, the Chen family? You only have money. Can you buy land from the Jiangdong family?

More importantly, who would take over the land and shops in Xuzhou? They were just lying there empty. These were all money, the century-old foundation of the Chen family. When they followed Cao Cao to Jiangdong, these things were left to Qin Shou.

This is different from the original Mi family. After the Mi brothers left, the land and shops were bought by others. Although they suffered some losses, it was better than themselves.

Now the reputation of the Cavalry Army has spread far and wide, and Xuzhou may belong to them in the future. When the Mi family returns, they will be able to get more.

This is also the reason why Chen did not want to leave Xuzhou.

"We must not leave Xuzhou. Once we leave, it will be the time for our Chen family to fall."

There was a hint of anger on Chen Gui's old face.

Although both Cao Cao's behavior and Qin Shou's approach involved relocating the people, there was a world of difference between them.

One is to deal with it properly, and the other is to move forward and migrate. Chen Gui will definitely choose Qin Shou.

"Yuanlong, go to Puyang secretly to meet the Prime Minister. Ask him to send troops. Tell him that my Chen family is willing to give up half of our property to welcome the Prime Minister to Xuzhou. I believe that the noble families in Xuzhou will also make the same choice."

Chen Gui said quietly.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, who would be willing to abandon their ancestral property? Who would be willing to leave their hometown?
"Xuzhou is empty. This is the best time for the Prime Minister to seize Xuzhou."

Chen Deng's eyes lit up.

He was a man of wisdom and strategy, and the local boss of Xuzhou. He could see through Xuzhou's strengths and weaknesses at a glance.

In order to gain the Jiangdong base, Cao Cao drew troops from Xuzhou to attack Jiangdong together. He was betting that the Cavalry Army did not have any extra troops.

People speculated that the Cavalry did not have enough troops to attack Xuzhou. After all, they were facing Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao, who had many soldiers and generals, was overwhelming from the beginning. The Cavalry had to gather all its troops to have a chance of winning.

"I'm afraid the Prime Minister doesn't have enough troops." Chen Gui hesitated.

"There are 30,000 elite soldiers of Yuan Shao in Puyang, and now they are surrounded by the prime minister. If I go into the city to persuade them to surrender, I can get 30,000 elite soldiers, which are enough to occupy the whole Xuzhou." Chen Deng quickly found a solution.

Chen Deng was very confident in himself. He believed that he could definitely persuade Yuan Tan to surrender.

"Okay, go and come back quickly."

Chen Gui also believed in his son's ability and believed that he would definitely be able to gain a foothold in the Cavalry Army.

"If we had followed Mi Zhu to Chang'an, perhaps the situation would have been the same."

Chen Deng felt sorry.

"The Mi family has its own role, and my Chen family has its own role. The two are different. In the end, who can go further depends on personal luck." Chen Gui shook his head and said.

He did not think that he would gain any benefit if he followed Mi and surrendered to the Cavalry Army.

It is not a bad idea to surrender now. I can take Xuzhou and gain greater credit.

"I'm going to Puyang now."

Chen Deng did not dare to delay. After packing up, he quietly left Xia Pi and headed towards Puyang.

This kind of thing may be very difficult for other people, but it is very easy for Chen Deng.

In just three days, they reached Yanzhou.

"In troubled times, there is no one living within a hundred miles!"

Chen Deng rode on his horse, looked at the situation in front of him, and sighed.

At this moment, he suddenly felt the ground shaking. Chen Deng's face changed and he quickly led the five servants around him to step aside.

Soon, a group of cavalry came roaring over. These soldiers were wearing black armor and looked murderous. It was obvious at first glance that they were elite cavalry.

"The Hu Ben Camp of the Cavalry Army." Chen Deng couldn't help but exclaimed when he saw this.

When it comes to the elite cavalry in the world, the Huben Battalion is definitely at the forefront.

"Excuse me, is the Prime Minister here in person?"

Chen Deng suddenly thought of something, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he hurried over to greet him. "Who are you?"

The cavalry suddenly stopped their horses and looked at Chen Deng with cold eyes. Chen Deng immediately felt a murderous intent coming towards him, which made him turn pale and couldn't help swallowing.

"Chen Deng of Xuzhou has requested to see the Prime Minister regarding an important matter. Please inform the General."

Chen Deng suppressed the fear and joy in his heart.

"Follow me."

The cavalryman looked at Chen Deng seriously, and finally nodded, leading Chen Deng and others to the west.

Seeing more and more cavalry along the way, Chen Deng became more and more nervous.

If it was as Chen Deng expected, the Cavalry Army was already preparing to attack Xuzhou. The funny thing is that Xuzhou didn't know about it yet.

"Chen Deng, Chen Yuanlong, I have finally waited for you."

Qin Shou looked at Chen Deng in front of him with a smile on his face.

"The Prime Minister also knows me?"

Chen Deng was surprised.

"Of course I know you. When I recruited everyone, I wanted to bring you to Chang'an, but later I thought about it and decided to keep you in Xuzhou. Only in this way can you play a role. Now that you are here, it means that my arrangement is correct."

Qin Shou seemed very proud.

"My subordinates pay their respects to my lord."

Chen Deng was deeply moved and immediately expressed his gratitude.

Qin Shou's recognition made him happier than being recruited. This was because he valued his own talents.

"Yuanlong, are you inviting me to Xuzhou?"

Qin Shou laughed.

"My lord, you are right. Xuzhou is weak right now. There are only 3,000 soldiers in Xiapi City. The entire Xuzhou has no more than 20,000 soldiers, all of whom are distributed in various counties in Xuzhou. This is the best time for my lord to take over Xuzhou."

"Cao Cao is preparing to relocate the people of Xuzhou. Most of the people in Guangling and other places have already been relocated. Now the whole Xuzhou is in a state of panic, and the people are all in a state of panic."

"If you can enter Xuzhou at this time, you will definitely win the hearts of the people of Xuzhou."

Chen Deng said quickly.

Qin Shou nodded. This was consistent with the character of Chen Deng and his son. If Xun Yu's matter had not involved the interests of the Chen family, Chen Deng would probably not have come to see him. With the interests of the Chen family damaged, Chen Deng and his son realized that things were not good, and hurried to see Qin Shou, wanting to welcome Qin Shou to Xuzhou.

"I thought so too. That's why as soon as Yuan Tan surrendered, I led the army to recapture Xuzhou." Qin Shou did not point out what Chen Deng was thinking. He still wanted to use Chen Deng.

But with just a few words, I can get Xuzhou. What's there to be unwilling about?

"The Prime Minister is wise."

Chen Deng hurriedly thanked him.

"Are Zang Ba and the others still in Langya County?"

Qin Shou thought of Zang Ba.

This person is also a strange one. As a Yellow Turban bandit, he surrendered to Tao Qian and Liu Bei, and finally became Cao Cao's subordinate. When he was under the command of these three people, Zang Ba lived very well and was deeply trusted by Cao Cao.

"He is still in Langya County, with 3,000 soldiers and horses, most of whom are supporting Cao Cao."

Chen Deng nodded.

"After we have dealt with Xia Pi, we will go and persuade this man to surrender."

Qin Shou has already reserved Zang Ba.

(End of this chapter)