The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 182 Fear

"The main purpose of this trip to Xuzhou is to appease the local gentry, especially the Chen and Tao families. Yanzhou is still in Yuan Shao's hands, and I don't want to destroy Yuan Shao so quickly."

"Let Yuan Shao temporarily negotiate with Gongsun Zan in the west and the emperor. Out of sight, out of mind. Therefore, Xuzhou naturally became an important hub for our army's southward advance. We cannot afford to lose it."

Inside the main tent, Chen Er said to Zhao Yun:

"Xuzhou and Yangzhou have been initially pacified. Although things seem fine on the surface, there are certainly still many people whose hearts are not with us. We cannot make everyone like us, so let us make everyone respect us. Zilong, do you understand?"

"My lord, I understand. You intend to use me as a weapon to intimidate others," Zhao Yun said with a smile.

"You are the most capable cavalry general in our area. Who else but you can take on such an important task?" Chen Er said with a big laugh. "There are few cavalry in the south, and cavalry is more intimidating to them, so we will have to rely on you, Zilong."

"This humble general will certainly not fail in his mission," Zhao Yun replied to Chen Er with a straight salute.

"Alright, alright," Chen Er quickly waved his hand and said to Zhao Yun, "This isn't like you're going to the battlefield, you don't need to take it so seriously."

"I'm used to it," Zhao Yun said with a chuckle.

After camping for one night on the outskirts of Licheng County, Chen Er and his party set off early the next morning. Chen Er's journey seemed to be completely silent and did not disturb anyone.

However, the officials of all ranks in Licheng County were not so relaxed. A cavalry force of over a thousand men suddenly appeared outside the city, which was very similar in size to the legendary army of the King of Wei when he marched south.

Chen Ren, the leader of Licheng County, was extremely nervous, fearing that Chen Er would suddenly appear in the city, even though he had never done anything to oppress the people.

However, when people face the arrival of superiors, they always feel that they haven't done well enough here or there, and naturally feel a sense of fear.

"They're finally gone." The next morning, Chen Ren heard that the cavalry outside the city had left, and that he had also witnessed something unusual the day before.

When the cavalry did not report that they had entered the city, Chen Ren finally felt a little relieved. He then quickly ordered the county officials to strengthen the management and rectification of the city, and also called on other officials to cooperate.

What's most interesting is that Chen Ren later actually invented a profession called "city management officer" in this world, specifically responsible for city management. When Chen Er heard this news...

I was stunned for a long time. How could he have forgotten such a great department?

Urban management is extremely important, so under Chen Er's intervention, Chen Ren directly became the director of the Urban Management Bureau of Qingzhou, and carried out pilot projects in Qingzhou in an effort to better govern the city.

Of course, at this time Chen Ren was still worried about Chen Er's southward journey. This time, the King of Wei did not enter the city for inspection. Who knew if the King of Wei would enter the city to take a look when he returned to Yuyang from the north and passed through Licheng County next time? Chen Ren dared not take it lightly.

Three days after leaving Licheng County, Chen Er and Zhao Yun finally arrived at Xiapi City. Since entering Xuzhou, the chances of Chen Er and his party encountering local regular troops have become significantly higher.

After all, Xuzhou is still under the jurisdiction of the Southern Theater Command, and Gao Shun's headquarters is in Pengcheng. At the same time, Xuzhou is a logistics transit station for Yangzhou and Yuzhou, so it is not surprising that there are more troops here.

Not to mention that Chen Er's cavalry of a thousand men would attract attention wherever they went, and the local garrison would definitely come forward to check. No one knew whether Chen Er and his men were actually the Yanzhou army in disguise.

Yanzhou and Xuzhou are separated by only a river, so it is still necessary to be vigilant. However, when they learned that the team was led by Wei King Chen Er and his cavalry general Zhao Yun, the soldiers along the way were in an uproar.

Seeing the soldiers' enthusiasm, Chen Er would occasionally choose one or two times to visit the organization, boosting morale and enhancing the army's cohesion.

On February 7th, Chen Er arrived in Pengcheng. He had already received a report from the messengers at the forward post station. Gao Shun, along with officials of all ranks in Pengcheng and key members of various aristocratic families, were waiting outside Pengcheng.

"Your subordinates pay their respects to the King of Wei!"

"Please rise quickly, please rise quickly." Chen Er quickly helped Gao Shun and the others up, jumped off his warhorse, walked to Gao Shun and said, "Gongze, you've worked hard these past few days."

"This is all I should do," Gao Shun always said, his tone devoid of any emotion. Chen Er was used to it and said to Gao Shun, "Please introduce me to the gentlemen behind you."

"This is Mr. Chen Deng." Gao Shun led Chen Er to introduce him to the dignitaries and nobles of Pengcheng around them. "Mr. Chen, I have long admired your name. It is my great honor to finally meet you today." Chen Er smiled and followed Gao Shun to introduce each of the nobles of Pengcheng.

"These two are Tao Gong's sons, Tao Shang and Tao Ying," Gao Shun introduced.

"So you are the son of Master Tao, I've heard so much about you."

Chen Er pretended to suddenly realize something and shouted at Tao Shang and Tao Ying, "This Xuzhou was taken from the hands of the two of them. Chen Er is not the kind of guy who would turn his back on someone, and the two Tao brothers are not a threat to him."

What's wrong with him being polite? It would show Chen Er's magnanimity.

Next, Chen Er got to know dozens of officials and gentry representatives from Pengcheng. Although he might not remember everyone, he at least became a familiar face, which was a very gratifying thing for those officials and gentry. They could be considered to have entered the high circle.

In such a large area, how many people have actually had a brief conversation with the King of Wei? This is their capital, and they will have something to boast about when they brag to their colleagues and friends in the future.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries at the city gate, Chen Er and his entourage, led by Gao Shun, headed into the city. As for the Dragon Cavalry Battalion, only one company remained as Chen Er's bodyguards.

The rest of the people were arranged by Gao Shun to enter an organization in the city. The orderly steps and extraordinary military bearing of the dragon cavalry battalion left a deep impression on the gentry and people of Pengcheng.

Well-equipped and well-trained, the ordinary cavalrymen of the local army that Chen Deng and his men had seen before were already impressive enough. But when they saw these dragoons, they were utterly awestruck.

"This is an invincible force." Many clan leaders thought to themselves, while also warning some restless members of their clans.