Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 380 Zhang Sui: You can sacrifice the lives of your clansmen

When Zhang Sui saw that Mi Zhen had given two reasons, he stopped talking and just smiled.

Although it was the end of the Han Dynasty, there were many outstanding women in this era.

Unfortunately, they don't have the opportunity to express themselves.

Zhang Sui took the initiative to help Mi Zhen move things.

It’s not that he has a good impression of Mi Zhen, but he thought of someone: the second lady Zhen Mi.

Once Xuzhou is taken, the Zhen family's industry must be moved to Xuzhou and developed southward.

Zhen Yan, the second son of the Zhen family, has mediocre abilities and is unlikely to lead the Zhen family to Xuzhou.

The eldest daughter Zhen Jiang is already married, and it is unlikely that she will be responsible for the Zhen family's assets.

Only the second lady, Zhen Mi, who is still unmarried, has the ability to come here on behalf of the Zhen family.

Mi Zhen is very decisive and has a good handle on business.

Maybe Mi Zhen and the second lady Zhen Mi can cooperate.

Mi Zhen did not refuse Zhang Sui's help.

The two of them were busy for half a day, and it was not until it was getting dark that Zhang Sui said goodbye to Mi Zhen and returned to the Chen family residence.

At the gate of the Chen family residence, Chen Gui had already appeared, waiting for Zhang Sui to come back with Chen Deng, Zhao Yun, Tian Yu, Zhen Hao and Huang Han.

Seeing Zhang Sui, Chen Gui took the initiative to greet him, and said with a smile on his face: "Chen Gui, the head of the Chen family, greets the general!"

Zhang Sui returned the greeting with a smile.

Chen Gui made a gesture of invitation and said, "I have prepared a banquet to welcome you, General!"

Zhang Sui followed everyone into the house.

Entering the hall of the mansion, Zhang Sui and Chen Gui sat at the front seat, with Zhang Sui sitting on the left.

Although it was dark, lights were on in the hall.

Although it is still a little blurry, you can still see the face clearly.

Chen Gui first asked the dancers to come out and dance, then he poured wine for Zhang Sui and asked with a smile, "General, I wonder what the governor of Jizhou has to say about your visit this time?"

Zhang Sui did not lie and said honestly: "Let me take Xuzhou, then Huainan, and finally pacify Jiangdong."

Chen Gui's expression brightened, but he said doubtfully, "General, after you take Xuzhou, you are going to take Huainan? Didn't the governor of Jizhou already send 3,000 cavalry to Yuan Shu?"

Zhang Sui smiled and asked, "Mr. Chen, do you think those 3,000 cavalrymen can defeat Yuan Shu? Or can they face Cao Cao?"

Chen Gui: “.”

Zhang Sui seemed not to notice Chen Gui's expression. He picked up a piece of mutton with chopsticks and started eating, saying, "Cao Cao is very strong."

"In the past, he faced the coalition forces of Yuan Shu, the Xiongnu, and Xuzhou Tao Qian, and was able to chase Yuan Shu for sixty miles."

"Now, he is facing Yuan Shu alone, and with three thousand cavalry, he is no match for him?"

"Do you all think that Cao Cao was suppressed by me because he was incompetent?"

Zhang Sui smiled and looked at Chen Gui and Chen Deng and said, "Have you ever thought that it's not that Cao Cao is incompetent, but that I am too strong?"

Chen Gui and Chen Deng looked at each other and laughed.

Chen Gui raised his wine cup and said, "The general is young and promising, and full of confidence."

Zhang Sui picked up the wine cup and returned the glass, while continuing: "I was born a military general, I don't like to beat around the bush."

"Mr. Chen, I know what you are asking for. It is to ensure the status of your Chen family."

"Whether you follow Lord Tao, Liu Bei, or Lu Bu."

"Or in other words, you have contacted Cao Cao now."

Chen Gui's smile slowly faded.

Zhang Sui said: "You are just seeking protection from the strong."

"Many people mistakenly believe that your Chen family is greedy for fame and fortune, but that's not the case."

"I got the information that before Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, he actively invited the Chen family to settle in Huainan and offered Chen Lao a high position and generous salary, and even took Chen Lao's second son as a hostage. Chen Lao firmly disagreed."

Chen Deng's face darkened. Who spread this news?

Previously, Yuan Shu failed to recruit his father, so he took his second brother as a hostage and tried to force the Chen family to agree.

His father would rather his younger brother died in Huainan than to agree to be loyal to Yuan Shu.

Afterwards, Yuan Shu was forced to release his second brother under pressure.

My father repeatedly warned me not to spread this news, for fear of arousing Lu Bu's suspicion.

But I didn’t expect that Yuan Shao’s son-in-law also knew it!

In addition to this, he also knew about his connection with Cao Cao.

What did this son-in-law of Yuan Shao do? How many spies did he plant in his own Chen family?
Zhang Sui saw Chen Deng's serious expression and chuckled, "Don't be nervous, Yuanlong."

"I know this, it's not a threat, it's just a fact."

"I was ordered by my father-in-law to go to Xuzhou this time. In addition to the mission of taking Xuzhou, I also knew that the Chen family of Xiapi are all people of high moral character and integrity."

"Plus the relationship between the Yuan family and the Chen family, I just want to coexist peacefully with you."

"I need not only Xuzhou, but also Huainan and Jiangdong."

"My Yuan family wants to support the Han Dynasty and bring peace and prosperity to the people."

"Your Chen family needs stability."

“We each get what we need.”

"I can understand why you kept going back and forth before."

"Of course, you don't have to trust me."

"Then pay some price."

"The lives of my people will do the trick."

Chen Gui: “.”

Chen Deng: “.”

Zhang Sui watched the dancers dancing and said, "To be honest, this is what you are doing now if you join forces with Cao Cao."

"If you join forces with Cao Cao, you will definitely be able to defeat Lu Bu."

"But do you think Cao Cao will come here in the short term?"

“Although I don’t take the 3,000 cavalry that Yuan Shu and my father-in-law just sent seriously, I don’t think they can resist Cao Cao.”

"But there is no doubt that it delayed Cao Cao for several months."

"During this period, Lu Bu must be at a loss."

"When my army conquered Xuzhou, I won't mention how much your people had to sacrifice in life. I only know that in terms of merit and reward, you are just passers-by."

"I can't force you to take credit just because your Chen family has a good relationship with the Yuan family."

"I don't want to save face, do I?"

Zhang Sui looked at Chen Gui and Chen Deng with a smile and said, "My Yuan family is the largest vassal after all. We have won a battle and have thousands of troops. But we want to give credit and even benefits to a family that has no merit. How do you want people in the world to see us?"

"People will also say that our Yuan family is eager to serve your Chen family as dogs."

“Even if I am young and shameless, how could my father-in-law tolerate such a thing?”

Chen Deng laughed awkwardly and said, "The general likes to tell jokes."

Chen Gui stood up quickly, walked to Zhang Sui's desk, refilled Zhang Sui's cup with wine and said, "What are you talking about, General? Our Xia Pi Chen family and Yuan family have always had friendly exchanges."

"Today, the general has come alone to Xia Pi to keep his promise despite the danger. This sincerity is witnessed by heaven and earth."

"When I came back today, I discussed with my son that there is a way to help the general capture Xuzhou faster."

After saying that, Chen Gui waved at the dancer.

The dancing girls retreated one after another.

(End of this chapter)