Three Kingdoms: Stealing the Tiger Talisman and forcing Yuan Shao to become a monk

Chapter 215 Sword and official seal, the Chen family belongs!

Gao Lan had always been afraid of the Chen family before, but to put it bluntly, he was still worried that if Yuan Tan persecuted him too much, the Chen family would come to his death.

But when Yuan Tan made his words clear, Gao Lan's thinking was able to break through the barriers, and he immediately figured out what the major general had always relied on.

That's right, they did win Xuzhou right now.

But there is a huge difference between them and any previous Xuzhou Mu.

That is, whether it is Yuan Tan or Gao Lan, even the three thousand young soldiers they brought with them are not based in Xuzhou.

Why were the previous Xuzhou Mu so jealous of the Chen family? Whether it was the earliest Tao Qian and Tao Gongzu, or the later Liu Bei and Lu Bu, they all sought to cooperate with the Chen family?
It's because they don't have a second choice other than Xuzhou's territory!
If you want to gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou, you must rely on the Chen family.

Otherwise, they would not even have a foothold!
But Yuan Tan is different!
If the Chen family doesn't obey the order, he, Yuan Tan, can just flip the table directly!

……

"Yuanlong really feels ashamed to have Laozhou Mu waiting for a long time."

About half an hour later, Chen Deng came to the main hall again, and he bowed to the bottom as soon as he met him, with a look of sincerity and fear.

Yuan Tan looked at Chen Deng with playful eyes, and said lightly:

"Chen Taishou is too polite. Yuan is not a state shepherd right now. This official position is only temporary. The imperial court has not yet issued a decree. Chen Taishou should call me General Yuan."

Hearing Yuan Tan's words, Chen Deng's expression changed slightly.

The meaning in Yuan Tan's words is not just as simple as changing the last name.

Yuan Zhoumu and General Yuan, the former means that Yuan Tan is ready to develop in Xuzhou for a long time.

As for the latter, Yuan Tan was hinting to Chen Deng that he would throw the table and leave at any time.

Immediately, Chen Deng gritted his teeth and bowed down again:

"Why did you say that, general? General Yuan sent cavalry from Hebei to destroy Xuzhou, defeat Cao's bandits, and liberate Xuzhou's people from the upside down. This has made great achievements in the world and in Xuzhou. He is famous for the general's prestige. Not to mention Xuzhou Mu acting as an agent, so what's the difference if you lead Xuzhou yourself!"

"Oh?"

Hearing Chen Deng's words, Yuan Tan said:
"Although I am a martial artist, I also know that if you want to rule a state, you must win the hearts of the people and form a noble family. It's just that Yuan is new here. He doesn't know how the people of Xuzhou are, and he doesn't bring any good manners. He made friends with the nobles and took office abruptly Xuzhou Mu, I'm afraid it will make you laugh."

A look of helplessness flashed in Chen Deng's eyes.

Although he had already made up his mind, he wanted to bring the Chen family under Yuan Shao's command in Hebei.

But he didn't expect that Yuan Tan would be so direct that he wouldn't give the Chen family a chance to negotiate.

Right here, I want Chen Deng to give him an answer.

Chen Deng could even foresee if he dared to say no, or hesitated.

Yuan Tan would leave the Chen residence on the spot, and when he came again, it would not be as simple as just bringing Gao Lan with him.

"stop."

Chen Deng sighed in his heart, bowed and said:

"This is the aspiration of the Xuzhou people and the hope of the scholars. I invite General Yuan to take over the position of Xuzhou Mu, and please don't refuse!"

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing that Chen Deng finally bowed his head, Yuan Tan laughed out loud, patted Chen Deng on the shoulder and said:
"Okay, okay, since Yuan Long said so, then I will be unfair. Brother Gao, please write a letter to my father after you return to the prefect's mansion, asking him to present me as Xuzhou Mu."

"in addition……"

After Yuan Tan ordered Yuan Tan, his eyes fell back on Chen Deng:
"Now that I am in charge of Xuzhou, Yuanlong has to come to help me, so I ask Yuanlong to temporarily stay in Xuzhou as a different driver. I wonder if Yuanlong is willing to give in?"

Don't drive in Xuzhou!

This official position, in terms of its salary level, is only six hundred shi.

Compared with the prefect of Guangling on Chen Deng's body now, it is more than a step lower!
But when Yuan Tan mentioned this official position, Chen Deng's breathing suddenly became short of breath.

Although the prefect of Guangling is good, it also depends on whether it is a prefect with real power or a prefect with virtual power.

Just like Chen Deng is like now, although he is the prefect of Guangling in name, but in reality?

To be honest, after three years as the prefect of Guangling, Chen Deng has not even been to Guangling for a single day!

What authority are you talking about?
But Xuzhou Biejia is different!
When the state shepherd is away, Biejia can act as the state shepherd temporarily to handle various affairs in Xuzhou.

It is a real position with real power, and, in Xuzhou, this unique position can be regarded as being under one person and above ten thousand people!

However, Chen Deng's temperament is not bad after all, he quickly calmed down from Bie Jia's temptation, bowed and said:
"Yuanlong dare not refuse the request of the state pastor, but I would like to ask the state pastor to show you how to govern after Yuanlong's new appointment, and where should he focus?"

Hearing Chen Deng's question, Yuan Tan smiled slightly, and said with confidence:
"Since we want to be in charge of the government, the first task is naturally to stabilize the people. After I came to Xuzhou, I found out in a few days that there are many wealthy people in Xuzhou who have done illegal things. All their actions are recorded here."

At the same time as the words fell, Gao Lan who was beside Yuan Tan already took a step forward knowingly, and took over a thick stack of crime records from Yuan Tan.

Handed over to Chen Deng.

Yuan Tan looked at the shocked Chen Deng with a calm expression and said in a calm tone:

"Before I came to Yuanlong's mansion, I had already sent people to go door-to-door according to the records on these lists, and guarded their doors. I wanted to arrest these sinners by myself, but I didn't want to get Yuanlong. I don't need you." I'm off to run."

Yuan Tan looked at Chen Deng whose expression became increasingly ugly, with the same smile on his face:

"Just ask Yuanlong to help me bring these criminals to justice."

After speaking, Yuan Tan patted Chen Deng on the shoulder, turned around and left without giving Chen Deng another chance to speak.

Gao Lan followed Yuan Tan closely, leaving only Chen Deng standing in the lobby, speechless for a long time.

It wasn't until the servants standing outside the lobby came to report that Yuan Tan and Gao Lan had left the Chen family that Chen Deng seemed to wake up from a dream.

Looking at the stack of crimes in his hand, he gave a wry smile helplessly.

However, before Chen Deng could speak, outside the lobby, Chen Shan's hasty footsteps sounded again.

"What's the panic?"

Chen Deng glanced at Chen Shan dissatisfied, Chen Shan was startled, and hurriedly bowed and said:

"Go home, after Yuan Zhoumu returned to the mansion, he sent someone to deliver something, saying it was a congratulatory gift for the Patriarch!"

"Congratulations?"

Chen Deng raised his eyebrows, his heart moved, and he hurried out, only to see that Gao Lan had already arrived outside the lobby door.

It's just that it's different from before, Gao Lan at this moment is wearing heavy armor, dressed for a battle on the battlefield, and a fierce aura of a titan comes over his face.

Chen Deng was stunned, before he could open his mouth to ask questions.

Gao Lan gestured to the two guards behind him with his eyes, and they immediately stepped forward, each holding a plate covered with brocade cloth, and did not remove the brocade cloth until Chen Deng was in front of it!

Under the bright sunshine, on the two plates, an official seal, and a steel knife all shone faintly.

"Don't wear the official seal, it's because Zhou Mu promised Mr. Chen before. As for this steel knife, it was given to Mr. Zhou for self-defense. Please accept it. I will take my leave first."

(End of this chapter)