"Chen Qun? You're Chen Qun?"

Liu Wei looked at him with great interest.

Upon his return, he received an imperial edict to arrange his return to the capital, and did not notice Chen Qun, who had already been taken back by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Liu Wei once gave Shen Lian a list and asked him to find people in various parts of the Central Plains.

Chen Qun was not on the list.

It was because of his father, Chen Ji, that Liu Wei ordered the Imperial Guards to carry out the attack.

As for what underhanded methods the Embroidered Uniform Guard used to kidnap Chen Qun, who was studying in his hometown of Yingchuan, and bring him to Hetao, that remains unknown.

However, they euphemistically called it a father-son reunion.

Chen Qun was invited to Hetao, where Yao Guangxiao and Cai Yong worked on his mindset and showed him the handwritten letter left by Chen Ji.

Only then did Chen Qun accept the fact that he and his son would have to work for Liu Wei.

However, Liu Wei did not return, and Yao Guangxiao did not give Chen Qun any specific work assignments, treating him as a subordinate.

Yao Guangxiao originally intended to push Chen Qun in front of Liu Wei after Liu Wei received the imperial edict and ask for instructions on how to arrange things.

Unexpectedly, Liu Wei suddenly beat up the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree, and then directly wanted to discuss returning to the capital.

Chen Qun's involvement at this time would surely anger Liu Wei.

"My lord, please calm down. Chen Changwen has been in Wuyuan for many days and has been longing to see you."

"I guess he saw it now and got excited, so he stepped forward to let the lord know."

Under Yao Guangxiao, Cai Yong was in charge of education and Wei Ji was in charge of criminal justice, which relieved Yao Guangxiao, Liu Wei's political affairs premier, of a lot of burden.

After talking with Chen Qun, Yao Guangxiao felt as if he had found a treasure.

Chen Qun had unique insights into officialdom and the system of rites, especially his idea of ​​the Nine-Rank System, which perfectly aligned with Yao Guangxiao's ideas.

Yao Guangxiao already regarded Chen Qun as if he were the Minister of Personnel.

Under the jurisdiction of his Yunzhong King's Chief Secretary's Office, Chen Qun was to be used to govern officials in the Hetao region, Hexi Corridor, Mobei, and Western Regions.

This will ensure that these officials serve Liu Wei wholeheartedly.

Now, seeing Liu Wei questioning Chen Qun in public, Yao Guangxiao stood up and spoke up for Chen Qun.

Upon hearing that Yao Guangxiao had misunderstood him, Liu Wei waved his hand and said, "Strategist, I did not mean to blame Changwen."

"Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, I called him over."

"Changwen, am I right?"

Chen Qun immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right! Changwen does indeed have something to say."

"Please speak!"

"Although Your Highness's journey to the capital is ostensibly to attend to His Majesty's illness, it is fraught with peril!"

"I have heard in Yingchuan that the current Empress and the General dislike the Prince. There are also rumors in the streets and alleys of Luoyang that Empress He even sent assassins to Hetao to kill the Prince."

"Once the prince returns to Luoyang, they become even more unscrupulous, using all sorts of methods to openly and secretly harm him."

"Now that the prince has also beaten the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree, it gives them even more ammunition to criticize him."

Chen Qun said with a worried expression, "For the sake of Your Highness, please think twice before returning to the capital."

Liu Wei was in high spirits, not expecting Chen Qun to be concerned for his safety, and asked with great interest:

"What is Ziwen's purpose in advising me not to go to the capital?"

"Our lord can only take a thousand soldiers with him on this trip. If something happens to him in Luoyang, the Hetao, Hexi, Mobei, and Western Regions cannot be without our lord! Hundreds of thousands of people cannot be without our lord!"

"My son and I had just joined the lord's camp, hoping to make great achievements, but we did not expect it to come to an abrupt end because of this."

Chen Qun spoke in a serious and methodical manner, without any reservations.

When Chen Qun was studying in the Central Plains, he talked about the Nine-Rank System, but no one listened to him.

However, once they arrived in Hetao, the second-in-command of the Yunzhong Prince's Mansion treated it as a treasure, and said that as long as Liu Wei agreed, it could be implemented.

However, if something happens to Liu Wei, his men will probably scatter.

At that time, his Nine-Rank System will be shelved.

His long-cherished wish also fell through.

Yao Guangxiao was worried for him, which meant that Liu Wei might lose his life on this trip.

"Ziwen, stop talking nonsense! I observed the celestial phenomena last night, and my lord's journey is blessed with good fortune and boundless blessings!"

Yao Guangxiao rebuked him.

However, Liu Wei just laughed it off, completely unconcerned.

"Ziwen speaks frankly and directly, which is very much to my liking. So, you shall stay here as well to discuss my trip to the capital!"

Chen Qun was taken aback, not expecting Liu Wei to be so magnanimous, not only not holding his rudeness against him, but also allowing him to participate in the discussion.

It's important to understand that those who stayed behind to discuss matters and hold small meetings with Liu Wei were core figures in Liu Wei's camp.

Chen Qun became excited, and a feeling of being valued welled up within him.

This prince appears to be very wise, approachable, open to advice, and mature and shrewd!

Contrary to the rumors circulating in the Central Plains, they were not indulging in debauchery and extravagance, only knowing how to seek pleasure.

"Alright, everyone, please be seated!"

"This time when I return to Luoyang, I will only bring a hundred cavalrymen from the Imperial Guard."

What!

Everyone was shocked: "My lord, this is absolutely not allowed!"

If Liu Wei had a thousand elite soldiers and generals, along with fierce warriors by his side, and had made proper arrangements, even if Empress He launched an attack, Liu Wei could still escape unscathed.

Now, Liu Wei is only leading a guard battalion, a mere hundred men. Isn't this child's play?

"That's right, my lord. With such a small number of people, you're bound to pass through Bingzhou."

Even if Dong Zhuo doesn't have any malicious intentions, it's hard to guarantee that his generals won't harm our lord.

"That's right. Ever since our lord was granted the title of King of Yunzhong, Dong Zhuo seems to have intended to break off the cooperation. Upon learning that General Zhang Liao had sent troops to Gulou City, he sent someone to negotiate, telling us not to cross the line!"

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