The Strongest Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

Today, Yangzhou is full of talents, and everyone is staring at this position.

Because, as long as you pass the exam, you can reach the sky in one step, which is what all students dream of.

Moreover, both Xu Shu and Liu Ji had studied in Taixue for a period of time, so Taixue has always been a holy place for studying, attracting many young people from aristocratic families.

Among them is Chen Deng.

Chen Deng was born in the Chen family in Xuzhou. When Liu Ke was attacking Liu Bei, the Chen family actively joined him.

However, the proud Chen Deng did not choose to be an official, but entered Taixue to study.Because Yangzhou has changed so much, Chen Deng entered Taixue to learn new knowledge.

This study cannot be stopped.

It made Chen Deng realize how difficult it is to get ahead in Yangzhou.

"Father, are you feeling better?"

In the past few days, Chen Deng did not go to Taixue Dianmao, but returned home to take care of his sick father.

In this era, filial piety is very important, so it is not difficult for Chen Deng to ask for leave.

Chen Gui was already very old, and the burden of developing the Chen family fell on Chen Deng.

"As a father, I just feel cold occasionally, it's nothing serious, Yuan Long, the imperial examination is coming soon, you shouldn't come back." Chen Gui said weakly.

"Father, don't say that, my child has been studying well for a few days." Chen Deng said.

"Okay, then stay with me, an old guy, for a few days." Chen Gui said, and added, "Don't miss your homework!"

"Father is worrying too much. The children have already learned these homework by heart." Chen Deng said.

Chen Gui nodded in relief. Chen Deng has always made him feel at ease, and he is a well-behaved child.

In order to fulfill his promise to take care of his father, Chen Deng boiled the medicine himself, fed it to Chen Gui, and then gave him a simple massage to exercise his muscles and bones.

"My son is really filial." Chen Gui said happily.

After the massage, Chen Deng discussed with Chen Gui the current affairs in Yangzhou, such as the establishment of the newspaper this time.

"The Marquis of Dongyang is going to compete with the aristocratic family for the right to speak." Chen Gui was scheming and guessed Liu Ke's intentions at once.

"Father, this matter won't affect our Chen family, right?" Chen Deng said cautiously.

"Hmph, why didn't it matter? Didn't you realize that in Yangzhou, except for the Liu family, it's very difficult for a family to come out?" Chen Gui said.

"This...the Mi family and the Zhao family are developing very well." Chen Deng said.

"Well, it's good, but it's still far away from the great family. Needless to say, the Zhao family is just Zhao Zilong. What about the Mi family? Mi Zhu is high above, but Mi Fang was knocked down into the dust." Chen Yu said.

Chen Deng thought about it carefully, and it was indeed the case. He was also from an aristocratic family in Xuzhou, and Chen Deng often went to Mi's house to make friends. Mi Fang had always received him.

"It stands to reason that Mi Fang has had it, but the punishment has already been endured. She should have come back all these years ago, but the Marquis of Dongyang has never nodded...cough cough..." Chen Gui suddenly coughed while talking, and Chen Deng kept complaining. He stroked his back.

After Chen Gui felt better, he continued:

"In Yangzhou, the Marquis of Dongyang has separated the general from the government, and the prefects in various places will be rotated at any time. There is no place for the aristocratic family to speak. You see, when the newspapers are prosperous and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the aristocratic family can't even complain."

Chen Deng was dumbfounded, then took a deep breath and said:

"What should our Chen family do?"

"In Yangzhou, apart from the Marquis of Dongyang, there is no possibility of a separatist force. It is already the limit to reach the position of the Six Ministry." Chen Gui said pessimistically.

Chen Gui has ambitions, if given time, he might not be able to protect the Chen family from wind and rain, but unfortunately he is already old.

All the burden fell on Chen Deng's head.

Of the four major families in Xuzhou, the Cao family has completely declined. There is no outstanding head of the family and has become a rich man.

The situation of the Chen family is better, but far inferior to that of the Mi family.

"When you make friends with Mi Fang, you should use this as a capital for promotion. Don't get too close to him, because the Marquis of Dongyang doesn't like him. Mi Zhu is a modest gentleman, worthy of deep friendship." Chen Gui warned.

Chen Deng sat upright and wrote it down.Three days later, Chen Gui's condition gradually improved, and Chen Deng also returned to Taixue.

Although Taixue is a place for learning, there is never a shortage of gossip.

"Oh, isn't this Chen Zhuangyuan?" A strange voice sounded.

Chen Deng glanced back. This person's name was Gu Tong, a member of Gu Yong's clan. Relying on Gu Yong's relationship, he was unscrupulous in the Taixue. He made no big mistakes, but kept making minor mistakes. He was a deadly enemy with Chen Deng.

"Good dogs don't block the way." Chen Deng said, trying to leave from the side, but was stopped again.

"Chen Zhuangyuan, don't worry, he is here to discuss with you." Gu Tongdao, with a very charming voice, made the onlookers roar with laughter.

"Aren't you afraid of losing face to the Gu family?" Chen Deng said.

"You Chen Yuanlong is shameless, what do I want from a dude?" Gu Tong sneered.

"Hmph!" Chen Deng snorted coldly and did not speak.

"Look, when this imperial examination is over, you, Chen Yuanlong, will become the biggest joke in Taixue! Wouldn't it be nice to be able to become an official directly? If you insist on taking the imperial examination to prove your ability and prove yourself in the end, it's just a joke!" Gu Tong laughed out loud.

In Taixue, many people admired Chen Deng's perseverance. Of course, there were also people who were displeased, and Gu Tong was the representative.

In their view, Chen Deng was just a poor fellow who brought Xiapi to join him. They dare not say that Chen Deng is a traitor, but they look down on him from the bottom of their hearts.

In an argument, Gu Tong criticized Chen Deng for not being a literati, and was taught by Gu Yong for a long time when he went back, which made Gu Tong hate Chen Deng even more.