In August 195 AD, on the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains more than 30 miles south of Chang'an City, Cuihua Mountain, which was once Shanglin Garden set up by Emperor Wu.

Cuihua Mountain has beautiful mountains and clear waters, picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains and rippling blue waves. It was once a summer resort for Emperor Han to visit in the remote suburbs of summer. But now it is still designated as a forbidden garden by the imperial court. Of course, this forbidden area was set by Chen Fu.

On this day, in the Longyiqiu Pond in Cuihua Mountain, a large painting boat was on the deck. Chen Fu lay on the soft collapse with a look of relaxing expression. Next to him, Zhou Huifang, the owner of Qunfang Courtyard, was cooking tea with her.

Looking at the beautiful scenery around and feeling the unique tranquility, Chen Fu's eyes were a little confused: "Sometimes, I feel that freedom and freedom are better than the battle for imperial power, a paradise, purity and peace."

After hearing this, Zhou Huifang smiled and said, "My husband is a little tired. It's a pity that there is no paradise in the world. The real paradise requires rights, status, and money. The so-called paradise in books is just a fantasy. As long as there are people, there will be battles."

Chen Fu smiled and said, "A great sage once said that life is rare to be confused in one's life. Now it seems that it is so correct. Sometimes it's better to be confused. There are too many things in the world."

When Zhou Huifang heard this, she said, "I heard that Jiang Zhongshu and Li Shumi have had some conflict recently. My husband came out at this time. I guess he didn't want to hear them express their opinions."

Chen Fu was stunned, sat up slowly, looked at Zhou Huifang and said, "Huifang, it seems that your Qunfang Academy is doing well."

"If you ask for such a big thing, just ask for a quick question, you will know that Li Shumi suggested expanding the army again. In name, in order to unify the world, but in fact, it was to increase military expenditure. Chiang Zhongshu suggested to consolidate the foundation, but in fact, it was because he felt that the military expenditure was too large. In fact, this was not a big problem. The conflict between the two adults was really slowly aroused. It was probably that it emerged as the husband's foundation became bigger and bigger, or rather, it was not their problem, but some people below did things out of order, but Li Shumi wanted to protect him, and the Dali Department threw the matter to the Zhongshu Academy. The small matters gradually accumulated, and the people below were a little disliked, so the two adults gradually began to alienate, but" Zhou Huifang said this and smiled: "This is probably what the husband is happy to see."

Chen Fu's eyes moved, lay down again, and murmured: "It's normal to be deaf and not blind, not worthy of being in charge of the family. As long as it does not affect the overall situation and starts with great cause, that's enough. On the contrary, if they all work together in all aspects, what's the point of division between civil and military affairs?"

"But I'm afraid that it will involve the three departments and six departments, as well as other yamen." Zhou Huifang said.

"No, they are all the great sages today. They understand that things are urgent and there is a cultural harmony. Gongda and others will soon compromise. On the contrary, if they are alone, they may have to fight for a win or a loss," Chen Fu said with a smile.

When Zhou Huifang heard this, she nodded, then walked over with a cup of hot tea and said, "Husband, Bajue will arrive soon. What do you plan to arrange for? These people are not the Secretary of the Central Committee, and they all know that they are talented in military affairs and people's livelihood. If they are arranged to be officials in various places, of course, but it seems that some of them are useless and some are abandoned."

Chen Fu took the teacup and said with a smile: "They are not talents who govern the world, but people who assist the country. It is impossible to let them go to various states and counties. Each talent is extraordinary and arrogant. Not to mention whether they can manage the place well. Just the unspoken rules in the officialdom may be destroyed, which will make people headache at that time."

"What does husband mean?"

After taking a sip of tea, Chen Fu lay down again and said with a smile: "Secret"

When Zhou Huifang heard this, she immediately turned her eyes charmingly, but she did not continue to ask.

Not long after, Yibi's small boat came over. When approaching, Shen Jun boarded the painting boat, looked at Shen Fu, and Zhou Huifang, clasped his fists and said, "Brother, Master Zhou."

"The fifth young master is polite," Zhou Huifang said politely.

"They are here," Chen Fu said.

"Yes, brother, Ba Jue has arrived," Shen Jun nodded.

After hearing this, Chen Fu sat up and looked at Shen Jun and said seriously: "Fourth brother, you have to work hard."

"For the great cause of the Shen family, I will never refuse to die." After hearing this, Shen Jun immediately said with a firm expression.

"good"

....

That night, in the palace of Cuihua Mountain, Shen Jun led the eight people of chess, the emperor's life, the Zhao Da's, the dream of Song Shou, the prime minister of Zheng Shu, the star of Liu Dun, the aura of Wu Fan, and the painting of Cao Buxing, the eight people knelt in front of Chen Fu.

"You are very clear about what you have learned. In addition to the court, a dynasty needs external support. You are the most determined foreign aid of the Shen family in the future. Since ancient times, there has been a thousand-year-old clan, and it is difficult to have a thousand-year-old dynasty. One lord is incompetent, the country is destroyed, the family is destroyed, and the family is incompetent, so it is a change of the head of the family. Therefore, I decided to set up the Eighth Court of the Shen family, independent of the court's justice, to secretly accumulate power and reserve talents for the Shen family. However, the Eighth Court of the Shen family may be loyal to the Shen family in your hands, but it will not be certain in the future. Therefore, in order to ensure the loyalty of the Eighth Court, I will give you a shackle." Chen Fu said seriously.

The eight people were slightly surprised.

...

The next day, by the pond, Chen Fu held a fishing rod, and Zhou Huifang next to him said curiously: "Husband, I heard that Bajue left last night."

"Yes!" Chen Fu nodded.

"Husband, the arrangements will be completed so soon," Zhou Huifang said in surprise.

Chen Fu raised his lips, "They are all talents who are proficient in extraordinary abilities. I don't need to teach them anything, so why do you need too much time?"

"Then where did they go? Go back to Chang'an"

"Huifang, I still don't know some things for the sake of the better. As long as you know, everything they do is enough for the Shen family and for our son," said Chen Fu.

"But Yan Wu is not going to join the secretary..." Zhou Huifang's face froze and she whispered: "It turns out that my husband even knows to hide it."

"Hahaha" Chen Fu smiled loudly and blinked: "I am very greedy, and one is not enough to be filial to me."

Zhou Huifang's face was shocked and seemed to have some clarity. Then she admired her: "You must have a perfect way to plot against the world. Speaking of which, I have almost trained my twelve golden hairpins, should I send it out?"

"Of course I have to send it out. I will first choose one to go to the Central Plains and help Yang Hong. The fat meat on his mouth cannot be lost. I don't want to cause too much damage to the recovery of the Central Plains."

"I understand"

"Lord, Privy Councilor is here to report." At this time, Wang Rong hurried over.

After taking it, Chen Fu took it and said unexpectedly: "Gongsun Du"

"That is, the lord, the lord of Liaodong, Gongsun Du, sent an envoy to Chang'an from thousands of miles to go to Chang'an," Wang Rong nodded.

"Interestingly, Gongsun Du also knew that he had submitted a memorial to the emperor. Hasn't he already become the king in Liaodong and he has no scruples?" Chen Fu smiled and carefully read the memorial, then raised his lips slightly and said, "It turns out that it is because of Goguryeo. It seems that Yuan Shao is impossible to plot against the Central Plains in a short period of time, so he looks at Liaodong."

"That's right, lord"

After thinking a little, Chen Fu said, "You sent a order back. Although the Marquis of Liaodong is far away from the court, he has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. On the outside, the court's attitude has always been very clear. He told Wenyou that the court supported Gongsun Du's actions and asked him to let go. If he could turn Goguryeo and the Four Koreans into the territory of the Han Dynasty, he would let the Chinese language speak there be Chinese language and be named the king."

"promise"

"Husband, you signed a contract with Yuan Shao," Zhou Huifang said at this time.

"Gu did not go to war with him. The Marquis of Liaodong is willing to expand the territory of our great Han Dynasty. Of course, this requires encouragement. Our great Han has the most elite and largest military force in the world, but the land area is too small. Some countries will always ask you some things in the future. They will disgusting people, so just destroy them." Chen Fu said disdainfully.
Chapter completed!