There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

After rewarding the army, the pottery merchant had a detailed discussion with Chen Dengbo in the commander's tent.

Although the potters are in charge here, Chen Deng brought the fine wine for the feast in the tent from Dongyang County, so in theory, Chen Deng is the host of the meal.

The potter had a strange feeling that during his expedition, besides fighting, the most frequent thing he did was drinking.

After Chen Deng entered the table, he directly praised the potters, saying: "Master Chang has been on the expedition for more than a year. The three battles of Yangren, Hulao, and Bianshui made Xuzhou famous, and he also went deep into the land of Sanhe to fight against Baibo bandits. Returning to 10 people, such a record, after returning to Pengcheng, Tao Shijun must feel very relieved, the son has contributed a lot."

The pottery merchant waved his hand modestly, and sighed: "Chen Xianzun is absurdly praised, and Tao is ashamed, but other things are easy to talk about, but the 11 Baibo army left, and the pottery merchant didn't discuss it with his father beforehand. Moving back to Xuzhou, what did my father think about this, to be honest, Tao is still a little nervous."

Chen Deng's tone was gentle: "It seems that the young master is really ignorant of this matter. You know, according to your current status, Tao Shijun is the governor, but it is not impossible for you to arrange the Baibo army by yourself. , depends on how the young master discusses with Tao Shijun."

There was something in Chen Deng's words, and the potter immediately recognized it.

It seemed that he was no longer in vain. Guo Jia's vision was really vicious.

That piece of Linzhi golden flower is really worth it.

"Chen Xianzun, Tao is away on an expedition. I really don't know what happened in Xuzhou. I hope Chen Xianzun can tell me first. Don't worry, I will pretend to be stupid when I go back. Know."

Chen Deng couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, he shook his head and said, "What did you say, my lord? It's just a trivial matter, Deng just doesn't want to go overboard and tell the envoy to tell you, since you want to know, it doesn't hurt to say it."

After a pause, Chen Deng explained to the potter: "Young Master, do you know that you have already participated in the Yuedan Review?"

The potter's face darkened suddenly, and he nodded.

Seeing this, Chen Deng continued: "Xu Zi from Runan commented on the son with ten golden words, which attracted the attention of the world. Another former minister, Xu Jing, was recommended by Kong Ni, the governor of Yuzhou, and named the son Xiaolian in Yingchuan. The son's household registration is not in Yingchuan. This move was originally illegal, but I never expected that the imperial court would approve it, and even directly confer the official position on the son."

The pottery merchant was shocked when he heard the words, Ju Xiaolian couldn't take the local exam and was allowed?This must be something tricked by that crazy old man Dong Zhuo.

"The imperial court, what kind of official will you seal me?"

Chen Dengchang sighed: "Anyone who promotes filial piety and honesty is a noble family. At the beginning of the expropriation, he was only a county magistrate or a lieutenant envoy. He was elected at the age of 25 and has been appointed as the head of a county in Dongyang County. , but among people of the same age, it is already rare! But the imperial court conferred the post of son, unexpectedly to be Danyang County Governor, and the township is worth two thousand stones!"

"Danyang county guard?" The pottery merchant was taken aback: "The imperial court actually gave me a county directly!?"

Seeing the surprised look of the potter, Chen Deng nodded and said: "Those who promote filial piety and honesty, some of them serve the court all their lives. If they can lead a county, it is rare. Even bigger, how can you not be eyeballed by the world?"

Tao Shang now understands why Chen Deng has been hiding and shrinking his head all the time, why he suddenly wants to get close to him.

Obviously, Chen Deng was very interested in a boy who could become the head of a county at the age of 17.

"Oh, that's right." Chen Deng seemed to have thought of something, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he said: "The court not only granted the young master the title of Danyang prefect, but also gave the young master the nickname of Mr. Taiping. From now on, the title of Mr. Taiping is likely to follow you, Mr. Eldest, for the rest of your life."

When the potter heard this, his face turned green.

Dong Zhuo's old thief, dare to be so deliberately disgusting? !

Chapter 167

To be honest, the nickname of Mr. Taiping is not too unpleasant, but the potter always has trouble getting over this hurdle in his heart, and more or less feels that the name used on him is a bit embarrassing.

In all honesty, potters prefer the nicknames of the four sons of the Warring States Period: Lord Chunshen, Lord Xinling, Lord Pingyuan, and Lord Mengchang. Although their names are all named after fiefdoms, they may not be very pleasant, but at least they are low-key and restrained. , in line with the temperament that a modest gentleman should have.

However, the name of Mr. Taiping is too direct, not to mention vulgar, and he also directly stated his character attributes without any sense of mystery. Know what kind of material you are.

Such a self-righteous secondary school pretends to be famous. Throughout the 5000 years of China, potters only know two.

One is the name of the Overlord of Western Chu. Needless to say, one can tell from the first hearing that he is a cheeky person who dares to claim himself.

One is Mr. Taiping.

Seeing the pottery merchant staring blankly ahead, Chen Deng was obviously wrong.

"Although the eldest son's name is famous, he can't be so happy?"

The potter had the urge to slap him across the face.

After regaining his senses, the pottery merchant explained to Chen Deng: "Mr. Chen misunderstood. Tao is not happy, but just doesn't like this edict, and it can even be said that he is really panicking."

Now that he has been confirmed as the prefect of Yibi [-] Stones, it would be inappropriate to continue calling Chen Deng the county magistrate, and a different title is appropriate.

When Chen Deng heard this, his eyes lit up.

The Tao merchant's words meant that he didn't like the vulgar name of Mr. Taiping, but Chen Deng obviously misunderstood it.He mistakenly thought that what the pottery merchant said was that he didn't like being appointed as the prefect of Danyang.

It seems that this time I rewarded the army with a hundred miles, it was right to test this kid out of an excuse. If it was an ordinary young man who got the post of county guard granted by the imperial court, he would fart happily.

But this Mr. Tao is obviously different from ordinary young people. Not only is he unhappy, but he is "in a panic". In this way, he should also have seen the sinister intention behind this imperial edict. .

Chen Deng touched his well-groomed thin beard and nodded in appreciation: "Okay, very good."

The potter had another urge to slap him in the face.

It’s true that you like to say “yes” with an optimistic personality, but it’s a bit embarrassing to say “yes” when you say “yes” to others. If you say “yes” when people panic , such a person is indeed a bit incompetent.

"Tao is in a bad mood, but Mr. Chen still says he's fine? It's not a matter of righteousness."

Chen Deng laughed: "My lord, don't blame me. I feel that you are young and suddenly gain power, but you can still calmly see the pros and cons and sinister plots. I was admired by you for a while, and couldn't help but applaud. It’s because you misunderstood, Young Master.”

The potter was speechless.

It was indeed a misunderstanding, but it was clear that the misunderstanding between the two of them was not on one issue. The potter's focus was on the ugly name, and Chen Deng obviously looked farther than the pottery.

What he saw was a conspiracy hidden in the background, and he also mistook the potter for seeing it.

Then let this beautiful misunderstanding continue.

"I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be able to see this conspiracy?" The pottery merchant coughed and began to fool around.

Chen Deng's self-cultivation is very good, he just smiled: "Although Deng is only a county magistrate, he still has some measure of the general trend of the world. You must not underestimate me, my lord."

"Then let me test you, where is this conspiracy?"

Chen Deng was taken aback when he heard the words, and then he couldn't help saying hello to himself.

Originally, I used the opportunity to test you, but now you are also using this matter to test me?

This kid is really extraordinary, yes, it's only interesting when there is coming and going.

Chen Deng cleared his throat and said to the pottery merchant: "After the alliance of princes was disbanded, Yuan Shao returned to Hebei and replaced Han Fu to take over Jizhou. Now Yuan Shaozhuo's vassal Jiujiang prefect Zhou Ang is the governor of Yuzhou, but after Yuan Shu returned to Nanyang, he expressed Sun Jian is the governor of Yuzhou, and it is obvious that the Yuan brothers, from the south to the north, have already begun to use various means to compete for supremacy, and hostilities are imminent."

The potter nodded and did not express any surprise. In history, the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu did have a short-term battle for supremacy after the disintegration of the vassal alliance.

But what makes the potter feel a little sad at the moment is: Yuan Shao wants Jiujiang prefect Zhou Ang to be the governor of Yuzhou, and Yuan Shu wants Sun Jian to be the governor of Yuzhou for him. What about Kong Ni?

Although the cheap uncle is timid, he is the first prince he knows after all, and he is not bad to himself, but according to the current development of the situation, Kong Ni is bound to become a victim in the struggle between the two Yuans.

Thinking of this, the pottery merchant sighed with regret on his face.