The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 45 Chapter 045
When Chen Jiao said these words, it happened that Zhang Yan had already come out from the back hall, and just heard Chen Jiao's words.

He stopped immediately, didn't go out in time, but observed Chen Jiao secretly.

Chen Jiao was very young, about 20 years old, with a sallow complexion and a thin body. He looked like he was just recovering from a serious illness, and he looked very weak.But in his pair of eyes, there was a piercing look, and even more shrewdness.

Zhang Yan hid in the dark and deliberately did not come out to meet Chen Jiao, just to see Chen Jiao's patience again.

A quarter of an hour passed, and then two quarters of an hour passed. Chen Jiao was sitting in the hall but Zhang Yan never appeared, and gradually began to fidget.

After another quarter of an hour, Chen Jiao couldn't sit still any longer, so he simply stood up and paced up and down the hall like ants on a hot pot.

"If it wasn't for Chen Yuanlong's face, I wouldn't have come. It's the first time I've met a magi who neglected him so much. If I had known this, I shouldn't have come!" Chen Jiao was annoyed as he paced back and forth. Said.

After a while, Chen Jiao still didn't see Zhang Yan, and became a little annoyed. He kept shaking his head and said to himself: "Chen Yuanlong, Chen Yuanlong, you have made me suffer..."

He stopped suddenly, and after thinking for a moment, he walked straight out of the hall, but he stopped after taking two steps, and said to himself: "No, since I'm here, I have to meet you." On the other hand, if he leaves without saying goodbye, it will appear that I am too uneducated..."

Chen Jiao turned around, returned to his seat and sat down.

"Master, this man seems to be going crazy. Are you really not going to meet him?" Xu Sheng, who had been standing beside Zhang Yan, said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Zhang Yan said softly: "I'm testing his patience. Such a young person, even if he is very talented, but if he is too impatient, he will definitely not be too reliable in his work. Don't worry, I have my own measure."

Xu Sheng stopped talking, and hid there together with Zhang Yan, watching Chen Jiao's every move secretly.

After about a cup of tea, Chen Jiao's restless expression appeared again, and he said to himself: "No, what if I see him and he won't let me go and trap me here?" Forget it, I’d better take a step first, if you are not educated, you will be uneducated, it’s better than being stuck here, right?”

As soon as the words fell, Chen Jiao stood up immediately, and walked out of the hall with great strides.

Seeing this, Zhang Yan couldn't bear it any longer. If Chen Jiao was really let go, it would be difficult to invite him back in the future.

So, he hurried out from the back hall and shouted loudly: "Mr. Chen, you are leaving in such a hurry, where are you going?"

Just as Chen Jiao stepped out of the threshold of the hall, he suddenly heard a voice from behind, and his heart suddenly "thumped", thinking: "This is over, I can't leave even if I want to, why am I so unlucky!"

He had a bitter look on his face, and when he turned around, the expression on his face changed immediately, with a smile on his face.

He noticed that standing in front of him was a young man, about 23 or [-] years old, handsome and handsome.

When Chen Jiao saw Zhang Yan, he was taken aback and thought to himself: "He is Zhang Yan, Prime Minister of Pengcheng? Isn't this too young?"

"I'm really sorry. I've been delayed on some things. I've been busy until now to see my husband. I'm really sorry for making him wait for me for so long. Please forgive me." Zhang Yan apologized respectfully to Chen Jiao .

Chen Jiao hurriedly said: "Your Excellency is diligent in government affairs and takes care of everything on a daily basis. I am busy with business. It is not a big problem for me to wait here for a while. If your Excellency is not finished, you can continue to work. I will wait here for a while. Nothing happened."

"In this case, why did Mr. Chen leave?" Zhang Yan asked.

"Your Excellency misunderstood, I am not going to leave. People have three urgencies. I am going to the latrine... Oh, this is coming, and I can't stop it. My lord, where is the latrine?" Chen Jiao was anxious. , hurriedly pretending to be in a hurry to urinate.

Zhang Yan hurriedly said to Xu Sheng who was behind him: "Accompany Mr. Chen to the toilet..."

"I don't need anyone to accompany me, just tell me where the toilet is." Chen Jiao said hastily.

Zhang Yan was worried that Chen Jiao would escape by urinating, so he laughed and said: "The roads in the mansion are complicated, and the latrines are not easy to find, let him go with Mr. Chen, otherwise, I am afraid that Mr. Chen will get lost in case he disappears again. If so, then my sin would be great."

Seeing that Chen Jiao couldn't refuse, he could only ask Xu Sheng to accompany him, but he didn't know that Zhang Yan had arranged this on purpose.

Xu Sheng took a few steps forward, stood in front of Chen Jiao, and said respectfully: "Mr. Chen, please come this way!"

Chen Jiao had a helpless expression on his face, it seemed that he really wanted to leave now and couldn't leave, so he had to follow Xu Sheng to the toilet.

Xu Sheng accompanied him all the way, not only sent Chen Jiao to the latrine, but also brought Chen Jiao back, and returned to the hall.

At this moment, Zhang Yan was sitting upright in the middle of the hall, and when he saw Chen Jiao came back, he waved his hand at Xu Sheng and said, "Go and do your work first, and tell the servants to make a pot of good tea!"

"Here!"

"Mr. Chen, please sit down!"

Chen Jiao returned to his original seat, but he felt uncomfortable all over, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles, and his heart was even more disturbed.

Seeing this, Zhang Yan could almost guess what Chen Jiao was thinking.He first opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Chen's name, Mr. Zhang has heard of it for a long time, and even Yuan Long often mentioned it by my side, saying that Mr. Chen is young and promising, has read a lot of books, knows astronomy from the top, and geography from the bottom. Wizard, seeing you today, it really is better to meet you than to be famous."

Chen Jiao was so overwhelmed by Zhang Yan's praise, although he knew that it was Zhang Yan's flattery, but there was nothing he could do, he just liked to hear good things.After being said by Zhang Yan's sweet words, the unhappiness in his heart just now disappeared.

Because in his opinion, Ming Zhu, whom even Chen Yuanlong highly respects, can never be wrong.

However, Chen Jiao was still a bit self-aware, coupled with his straightforward personality, he immediately said: "Your Excellency, I'm afraid I can't bear it. I don't know how much I have? As far as geography is concerned, it’s because adults put gold on my face. My lord, I’m a straightforward person, so I won’t beat around the bush. The reason why I was invited here this time is entirely because of Chen Yuanlong. If it wasn’t for Chen Yuanlong’s letter to me, Persuade me to come and help the lord, so I won't come to this muddy water. However, since I'm here, I don't plan to leave. Let's get straight to the point, what is your lord going to let me do?"

Zhang Yan didn't expect Chen Jiao to be so forthright. He was surprised at first, and then he said with a smile: "Mr. Chen is kind-hearted, quick-talking, and I appreciate it very much. Then, let me just say it bluntly. I invite Mr. Chen to come here this time." , I want to ask Mr. to be the Minister of Xiapi, and take care of Xiapi for me."

"Prime Minister of Xiapi?" Chen Jiao was immediately surprised.

"Yes, it is the Prime Minister of Xiapi." Zhang Yan emphasized again.

Chen Jiao never expected that Zhang Yan invited him so far away to be the Prime Minister of Xiapi.He had thought about this on the way here, and thought that since he was young and new here, it would be great if Zhang Yan could make him a county magistrate, but he never thought about it.

But who would have thought that as soon as Zhang Yan opened his mouth, he would be entrusted with such a high-level official position as Xiapi Guoxiang, which made him a little flattered.

Chen Jiao hurriedly said, "I'm a young man with little knowledge, and I'm still a newcomer. I'm afraid I can't afford the position of Prime Minister."

"Mr. Chen, Yuanlong has been recommending you to me, saying how capable you are, and I invited you here from a long distance. Why don't you want to be the Prime Minister of this country?" Zhang Yan asked.

Chen Jiao also looked embarrassed, and said: "My lord, it's not that I don't want to be, but that I don't have the ability at all. The post of Prime Minister of the country is equivalent to being a prefect. I am young and energetic, and I am not calm enough. In case Taking over hastily, I'm afraid I won't be able to manage Xiapi well, and I won't be able to explain to the adults. With my current ability, I can be a county magistrate at best, and I'm afraid I won't be suitable if I am any higher."

In fact, Zhang Yan also understood very well that although Chen Jiao was talented, with his current experience, if he wanted to be a good Prime Minister, he might face great difficulties.It's just that at this stage, he is short of talents for a while, and Xiapi must be stabilized as soon as possible. He is eager to seek talents, so he will say these words.

However, Chen Jiao was a self-aware person, so he directly rejected the post of Prime Minister.

Zhang Yan thought for a while, and then said: "Since Mr. Chen is not willing to be the Minister of the State, then I will not force it. If the Master does not want to be the Minister of the State, what about the county magistrate?"

"It's perfect for me."

"Since this is the case, please choose one of the seventeen counties under the Xiapi Kingdom to serve as the county magistrate!"

Chen Jiao didn't even think about it, so he said loudly, "Just Xutai County."

"Xutai County?" Zhang Yan was not very familiar with the map of Xiapi. He immediately opened the map on the table and took a quick look. Only then did he know that Xutai was located in the south of Xiapi, bordering Dongyang County in Guangling County.

Zhang Yan thought that the reason why Chen Jiao chose this place might be because it was closer to home, so he didn't say much, and immediately agreed, and said to Chen Jiao: "Well, from today onwards, you are Xutai County The magistrate of the county. You rest in the mansion for the next two days, and I will send someone to send you to take office after I have dealt with everything."

"Well then, if your lord has no other orders, then I'll go to rest first."

"Ok."

Chen Jiao retired slowly, and after leaving the hall, he followed a yamen servant to the guest room.As soon as he left, a Danyang soldier stepped into the hall, clasped his fists towards Zhang Yan and said, "My lord, Chen Qun's wife and son have already left home and are currently at the market."

After Zhang Yan heard the news, he immediately had someone call Xu Sheng over.

"What is the master's order?" Xu Sheng clasped his fists as soon as he came.

Zhang Yan walked up to Xu Sheng's ear and whispered something to Xu Sheng. After hearing this, Xu Sheng showed a strange smile on his face.

"Master, don't worry, this matter is on me, and I will definitely do it well!"

"Okay, go get busy! But remember, don't let their mother and son get hurt a little bit, otherwise, come and see me!"

"Here!" Xu Sheng responded, turned around and walked out of the hall.

Zhang Yan looked at Xu Shengyuan's back, with a faint smile on his face, and said confidently: "Chen Qun, Chen Qun, you can't escape my palm this time!"

(End of this chapter)