Big Joe, Little Joe loves me

Chapter 209
Xiapi, Xiaxiang, on the bustling long street.

Zhang Yulan was dressed in white clothes, she was walking lightly among the crowd.

She stared at one place far away, and what her eyes touched was a middle-aged man dressed like an alchemist.

This middle-aged man has a goatee, eyes like stars, thick eyebrows, and a half-smile that seems to be on his face all the time.

"Heavenly, Earthly, I am the best at fortune-telling. I know astronomy at the top, geography at the bottom, and reasoning in the middle. I know everything about past and present lives! Come and tell your fortune!"

The man with the goatee yelled, but the passers-by didn't pay any attention to it, at most they only glanced at it a few times.

The man with the goatee was not discouraged, and continued to enjoy himself and yell loudly. He had a calm smile on his face, and his facial features obviously did not fluctuate, but it was a smile that was not a smile, as if he was born with a smile.

Until Zhang Yulan, who was dressed in white and snowy, stood in front of him. When she saw Zhang Yulan, his smile froze suddenly.

"Past life, present life, know everything? Let me tell you."

Zhang Yulan stared at the man with the goatee expressionlessly, and said calmly.

The man with the goatee was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "Well, Pindao suddenly remembered that today is a very fierce day, so it is not appropriate to tell a fortune."

Zhang Yulan said: "It doesn't count, what kind of stall are you setting up?"

"No more, Pindao will close the stall now." The goatee man's booth was just a picture, he grabbed the drawing, put it away, and ran away in a desperate manner.

After turning a street, the man with the goatee looked left and right, leaned his back against the wall and let out a long breath.

At this time, Zhang Yulan's voice suddenly came: "I haven't seen you for many years, and my legs are getting stronger."

The man with the goatee was startled, and ran away, but before he could take two steps, a man suddenly appeared in front of him blocking the road.

He knew this man.

"I said Zhong Liquan, why are you here?"

The man with the goatee smiled wryly. Even if he didn't look back, he knew that there were people blocking him at this moment, and he had no way to escape.

Zhong Liquan spread his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Ge, it's true that we never meet in life, I didn't expect that we would meet here."

"Ge Xuan, why don't you run away?" Zhang Yulan came slowly, and stood in front of Zhong Liquan, blocking Ge Xuan in the middle.

Ge Xuan smiled wryly: "I'm already like this, can you still recognize me?"

Zhong Liquan stepped forward in two steps, and casually tore off Ge Xuan's fake goatee, and then wanted to rip off the beard on Ge Xuan's mouth.

Ge Xuan quickly stopped: "Don't, don't, this is true!"

Zhong Liquan waved his hand and said with a smile, "Interesting and interesting, when did Brother Ge start growing a beard?"

"It's good to grow a beard, don't you realize that I'm much more handsome than before?" Ge Xuan stroked his beard with a smile.

Zhong Liquan smiled slightly, noncommittal.

Zhang Yulan said lightly: "Ge Xuan, do you still remember what you promised me that day?"

"Of course I remember." Ge Xuan made a bitter face, and sighed: "Whatever order does Zhang Tianshi have, even if it comes to him."

There was a flash of light in Zhang Yulan's blue eyes, and she said: "Okay, you are indeed a descendant of the 'Southern Dao', you really keep your word, follow me."

Zhang Yulan turned around and started walking, Ge Xuan followed helplessly.

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Surabaya Riverside.

A large sailboat docked slowly on the shore, and after a while, a group of people got off the boat, many of whom were dressed in brocade clothes and looked quite luxurious.

On the shore, there have been people waiting for a long time.

Those people in brocade clothes got off the boat and immediately received a warm welcome. Everyone respectfully followed a person and walked slowly.

"Yuanlong, I heard that you were the head of Dongyang, and you were respected by the local people."

Yuanlong is Chen Deng's nickname. At this time, Chen Deng was following behind Liu Gan. The latter stalked without haste, looking at the beautiful scenery around him, and said casually.

Chen Deng bowed slightly, and said cautiously: "Don't dare to take the position. I was too young at the time. Thinking about many decisions at that time, it is inevitable that I will be a little rash."

"It's good to be young. Young people are full of vigor, young people dare to fight hard, and they will not be timid in doing things. This king likes young people." Liu Gan glanced at Chen Deng calmly, and said lightly: "This king is just as good as you are!" He is very young and sometimes rash, but I have never regretted what I have done."

Chen Dengdao: "How dare a lowly position be compared with the king."

Liu Gan said: "I dare not, or can't?"

Chen Dengdao: "If you don't dare, you can't. The great king's achievements are all over the world, just like the brightness of a bright moon. A lowly job is nothing but the light of a firefly. It's not worth mentioning!"

"Someone flatters always on the horse's leg, but Yuan Long's flattering is accurate without losing a single centimeter. This king has no choice but to accept it!" Liu Gan smiled slightly, stopped, looked at Chen Deng squarely, and stared at Chen Deng. Embarrassed smile.

"Your Majesty, I don't want to film..." Chen Deng wanted to explain, but was interrupted.

Liu Gan said indifferently: "There is no need to explain, everyone loves to listen to the scene, and this king is no exception, but if you hear this kind of talk too much, the effect will naturally fade."

Liu Gan didn't know Chen Deng well, and he didn't like or dislike him when he met him suddenly.

The Chen family held a very important position in Xuzhou. If Liu Gan wanted to control Xuzhou, he had to use Chen Deng again. Fortunately, Chen Deng was not bad in the opinion of Xuzhou people.

Therefore, Liu Gan planned to reuse Chen Deng early in the morning, even if he was slightly disappointed after seeing Chen Deng.

"I heard that when Tao Gongzu was in office, Yuan Long also served as a lieutenant of Diannong. I think you know a lot about farming. How do you feel about the military and civilian garrison implemented by this king?"

Liu Gan continued to walk forward and asked lightly.

Chen Deng followed closely, and respectfully said: "Your Majesty's method is very good, but there are many flaws."

Liu Gan frowned: "What's wrong? Tell me."

Chen Deng eloquently stated and summarized his experience in managing Xuzhou's farming and wasteland for many years. Many of the key points pointed out the pros and cons, analyzed the pros and cons, and some of his thoughts were even more forward-thinking, which refreshed Liu Gan, as if Suddenly a new window opens.

Later, Liu Gan asked many important military and political matters, and Chen Deng answered them fluently, drawing inferences from one instance, especially with his own unique insights on military strategy.

So far, Liu Gan understands that Chen Deng is a talented person, and he is a rare child of a great family. Liu Gan is very relieved to have this person governing one side in Xuzhou.

It's just that there is no gold, and no one is perfect. This person has the habit of flattering him with three words. Liu Gan is on the verge of being flattered by Chen Deng along the way.

Of course, these small shortcomings in human nature will not negate Chen Deng's talent. After thinking about it again and again, Liu Gan still decides to reuse Chen Deng.

"Yuanlong, this king intends to appoint you as the prefect, but I haven't decided which one to be the prefect. Now there are two places for you to choose, one is Guangling County, and the other is Donghai County. You can consider Reply to me in two days."

Liu Gan threw out two pieces of cake, stared at Chen Deng meaningfully and said.

Although both Guangling County and Donghai County are under the rule of Xuzhou, the former prefers governance and development, while the latter prefers important places for war. It can be described as two completely different choices.

In comparison, Guangling County is more comfortable and peaceful, and Donghai County is more dangerous, but there are more opportunities for meritorious deeds.

Chen Deng, which one would you choose?

(End of this chapter)