Three Kingdoms: Intercepting Liu Bei's forces and marrying Lady Mi.

"Father, I didn't hear this from anyone else; I figured these things out myself."

Chen Ming stood ramrod straight, his eyes filled with sincerity.

Chen Xin's doubts were dispelled.

He looked closely at his son and realized that his son was already taller than him.

Chen Xin walked behind the desk and sat down, gesturing for Chen Ming to sit down as well.

"Tell me your analysis," Chen Xin said, looking at Chen Ming.

Chen Ming organized his thoughts.

This conversation will determine how much support he can gain.

This is an opportunity to earn your first money; you must seize it.

"Father, do you know when the Way of Peace began to flourish?"

Chen Ming asked.

Chen Xin thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"I've checked. The Way of Peace flourished precisely after General Dou Wu was killed, which was also the time when the Emperor ascended the throne and implemented the policy of persecuting partisans!"

Chen Ming said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin's hands, resting on his knees, trembled slightly.

"Father, you might think this is a coincidence."

"Deng Mao's confession clearly states that Zhang Jiao's plan was meticulous, and all the prefectures and counties in the country responded simultaneously."

Chen Ming stared at his father, Chen Xin: "Father, without the help of the gentry, Zhang Jiao could not have planned such an operation."

Chen Xin was deeply moved, but this was not enough to draw a conclusion, so he shook his head.

"This evidence is insufficient!" Chen Xin said.

"In that case, Father, I dare say that with Zhang Jiao's uprising and the current decline of the Han Dynasty, the world will definitely be in even greater chaos."

"Although the eunuchs in Luoyang hold power, they are incapable of quelling the rebellion!"

"When the world is in chaos, who will the emperor turn to first?"

"And who benefits from this?"

The best way to find out who is behind this is to find the ultimate beneficiary.

This is a matter of interests.

Chen Ming's words were very direct, pointing out that Zhang Jiao had the support of the gentry.

Chen Xin looked up abruptly, surprised, and asked, "These...you came up with all of this yourself?"

Chen Ming nodded and said, "The Taiping Dao must have a conspiracy. They wouldn't do this if they didn't have something to hide."

A look of satisfaction appeared in Chen Xin's eyes.

"You make me very happy. The Chen family is finally about to achieve great things."

"Wait for me here."

After saying that, Chen Xin stood up.

Chen Ming then realized that his father had high hopes for him, and he felt very satisfied with that.

The Way of Peace and the affairs of the world are none of Chen Xin's concern.

If he coveted power and wealth, why would he leave Yingchuan to become a minor county magistrate in Youzhou?

Given the Chen family's status in Yingchuan, it wouldn't be difficult for them to become one of the Three Dukes, or even one of the Nine Ministers in the future.

Chen Xin left Yingchuan entirely for Chen Ming's sake.

Chen Ming saw his father return from outside, holding a bamboo tube about the thickness of a thumb.

After Chen Xin sat down, he opened the bamboo tube and took out a piece of silk.

The silk was covered with densely packed characters.

"This is a letter from your fourth uncle. Read it first, and then we'll talk."

Chen Ming looked down at the contents of the letter.

After reading two lines, Chen Ming immediately showed a shocked expression.

In the letter, Fourth Uncle Chen Chen told them to set off immediately and return to Yingchuan before March.

The letter didn't specify the reason, but Chen Ming wasn't stupid; he understood immediately that the gentry and Zhang Jiao were secretly colluding.

When the world is in chaos, it is always the ordinary people who suffer.

These matters have nothing to do with the powerful and wealthy, or rather, with their decisions.

After reading the letter, Chen Ming understood.

The lives and deaths of ordinary people are nothing more than pawns manipulated at will by the powerful and wealthy.

The aristocratic clans instigated Zhang Jiao to rebel, raising the banner of "The Blue Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise."

In the end, those who died were all ordinary people and tools like Zhang Jiao, who were used by the gentry.

Their true aim was to force Emperor Ling to abdicate and abolish the ban on partisan strife.

The common people will surely die, but the gentry will surely prevail.

However, no one expected that Dong Zhuo would become a variable.

Chen Ming's expression turned grave after reading the letter.

"Father, even so, the Han Dynasty is already corrupt!"

"Zhang Jiao's rebellion will destroy the world, and... I have a premonition that something terrible is about to happen!"

Chen Ming stared at Chen Xin and said seriously, "The world will be in chaos within a few years. If we don't prepare now, the Chen family will be swallowed up."

He knew what the future held.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion was merely the beginning of a chaotic era.

General He Jin's stubbornness completely destroyed the Han Dynasty.

Yuan Shao and others looked down on Dong Zhuo, regarding him as an ant, but they never expected that Dong Zhuo would take such a risk.

If you don't prepare now, it will be too late in the future.

Chen Ming arrived in this world with a system, and he must secure a place for himself amidst this chaos.

Chaotic times are full of heroes, valiant men, strategists, geniuses, beauties, and power.

These elements shaped this unique and turbulent era.

From the moment Chen Ming was born into this world, he was destined to shine brightly.

"What are you planning to do?" Chen Xin asked, staring at Chen Ming.

Chen Ming pointed to Chen Chen's letter and said, "Father, returning to Yingchuan now might save us from disaster, but have you considered that opportunity may lie hidden within crisis?"

"The Taiping Dao is about to rebel, and they are very close to Ji Province."

"If one can quell the rebellion and achieve merit during Zhang Jiao's uprising, one can gain significant political capital."

Chen Xin frowned and hesitated, "This would put my son and me in danger. Aren't you afraid?"

"Afraid!"

"But the fear of merely surviving is even greater!"

"I refuse to be manipulated by others, please grant my request, Father!"

After speaking, Chen Ming stood up and bowed to his father.

He now has Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, and needs help.

Without strong backing, one would end up like Liu Bei, possessing royal blood but wandering for half his life, and would have perished long ago if not for good luck.

Chen Ming is not Liu Bei; he is a descendant of the Chen family, a prominent clan in Yingchuan.

With the support of the Chen family of Echigawa, as long as he doesn't make any major mistakes and leverages his strengths, he can steadily move forward.

He was certain that he would become one of the eighteen warlords when he attacked Dong Zhuo.

"good!"

Chen Xin stared intently at Chen Ming with a determined look in his eyes.

"You have lofty ambitions, of course I agree." Chen Xin nodded in agreement.

Chen Ming was overjoyed: "Father, we only have less than a month to prepare!"

"Um?"

Chen Xin asked in confusion, "Isn't there still two months left?"

Chen Ming shook his head and explained, "At most one month. Father, please send this message back to Yingchuan, and then have Fourth Uncle find a way to deliver it to His Majesty."

"In this way, arresting people based on Deng Mao's confession will definitely alert Zhang Jiao in advance, causing the uprising to be launched hastily, which is actually to our advantage!"

Zhang Jiao's uprising would definitely have happened sooner, even without his instigation.

If that's the case, why not take credit for it yourself?

This is indeed a great achievement.

Chen Xin nodded and said, "I understand. This is also thanks to you, Yun Qing."

Chen Ming scratched his head and said, "Father, I need to go to Zhongshan and Changshan to take care of two important matters, and I need your support."

His performance pleased his father.

As a result, things went smoothly afterward.

Chen Xin immediately stockpiled grain and secretly recruited soldiers in preparation for fighting against the Yellow Turban Army.

Deng Mao and his confession were sent to the Chen family in Yingchuan, along with a handwritten letter from Chen Xin.

After dealing with these matters, Chen Ming returned to Zhang Fei's residence.

Upon learning that the world was about to descend into chaos, the three gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

Finally, Zhang Fei decided to sell his property and hand over the money and grain to Chen Ming for disposal.

Then, the three rode their horses straight to Zhongshan Wuji.

Chen Ming was also carrying a marriage certificate in his arms.

He chose this place because the Zhen family, the wealthiest family in Ji Province, was located here.

The Zhen family has five sisters, the youngest being Zhen Mi.