God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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For Cen Zhi at this moment, only by fully understanding these things could she have a line of thinking, a method for solving the problem, and a feasibility.

"Since the head of the family has come to our door, what does Patriarch Cen wish to say?" Deng Xian, one of the current branch families of the Deng family in Nanyang and also one of the family elders, frowned slightly as he looked at Cen Zhi, who had come to our door on the orders of the head of the family.

As descendants of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai, we are all bound to the fate of the nation. In theory, there is nothing wrong with helping each other, especially when the head of the household comes to our door.

But that's just theory.

Deng Xian was well aware of the glorious achievements of his ancestors.

Among the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai, at least 40% had been beaten by their own ancestors, which led to the Deng family's less-than-friendly relationship with these people.

Even when faced with the prospect of mutual benefit, people may be able to set aside their past opinions and disagreements, but nothing is absolute.

With so many years of inheritance, experience, and teaching, Deng Xiancai doesn't believe these families would share the real profits with them.

Given their relationship, if there's a pit in front of them, these guys wouldn't mind digging it even deeper and then covering it with dirt when they enter.

During the reign of Emperor An of Han, the Deng family declined so rapidly that almost the entire direct line was wiped out. It can be said that other aristocratic families also played a significant role in this decline.

However, this is not a big deal. After the direct line was almost completely wiped out, these branch lineages that split off actually gained more say.

However, there are too many branches that have been separated, which has prevented them from being unified. Even the so-called direct line can only command a limited number of Deng family members.
"I have come to visit today only to learn about some things. As for whether Elder Deng is willing to help, we can decide after we have learned about these things." Although he came to ask for help, Cen Zhi did not lower himself too much and spoke in an equal tone.

The reason for this is that Deng Xian is unable to represent the 14 branches of the Deng family.

Conversely, Deng Xian can only represent one of the 14 branches of the Deng family, yet he still possesses the ability and foundation to stand on equal footing with the Cen family, which is enough to demonstrate the current strength of the Deng family.

If this had happened a hundred years ago, the Deng family would have been even more terrifying than they are now.

“Interesting, Patriarch Cen, please speak freely. If it is not confidential, I am willing to answer your questions.” Since the other party brought the Patriarch’s order to his door, it was already a favor. After a little thought, Deng Xian decided to take on the matter.

In any case, everyone is staying in Nanyang, and they will run into each other all the time. Under the current circumstances of the Han Dynasty, less internal strife and attrition is a good thing.

Only when internal energy consumption is reduced can more energy be invested in external struggles, enabling the family to rise further, surpass its former peak, and stand at a new peak, surpassing its predecessor!

"I wonder if Elder Deng knows the actual situation of the Chunling Army, its effects, its power, and whether there are any flaws..." Cen Zhi quickly threw out a series of questions before Deng Xian could react, leaving Deng Xian stunned and unable to respond for a moment.

Although non-classified matters can be clarified, the questions asked are quite numerous, and all of them are about the Chunling Army. What is this all about?

“His Majesty seems to be considering reviving the Chunling Army. For the sake of our family’s future, we have no choice but to come and visit, to learn everything about the Chunling Army, and then to counter and stop them…” Seeing Deng Xian’s confusion, Cen Zhi explained his reasons for doing so. After hearing this explanation, Deng Xian looked at Cen Zhi with considerable surprise, remained silent for a moment, and, recalling some rumors about the Chunling Army, nodded thoughtfully.

Although the Deng family was not affected by the Chunling Army, it is undeniable that the other families among the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai, and even Liu Xiu's family itself, were affected.

Considering that his ancestors had commanded the Chunling Army and had a particularly good relationship with Emperor Guangwu, it seems understandable that they were spared.

Theoretically speaking, he could have chosen not to join them and not to provide any information to Cen Zhichunling's army.

“But if His Majesty were to revive the Chunling Army and utilize its power once more, I wonder whose fortune he would choose to consume?” Seeing that Deng Xian hadn’t given a reply for a long time, Cen Zhi, growing impatient, cut to the chase, “The more prosperous a family, the greater its fortune. Our family currently consists of only a few members; even with gradual changes, our fortune is but a wisp of smoke. And the Deng family now…”

"Okay, I'll tell you everything you want to know." After instantly understanding the cause and effect, Deng Xian stopped being silent and answered all the questions.

Is there anything wrong with what Cen Zhi said?

There was absolutely no problem, at least in Deng Xian's opinion.

Their ancestors had a good relationship with Emperor Guangwu, and they had also commanded the Chunling Army, which may have explained why they were spared.

But what about now?
For Liu Tong, who was sitting high on the throne at this time, was the relationship between the Deng family and the other party good?
After asking themselves honestly, they realized that, apart from those in the imperial court, there was practically no one in the family who could speak with Liu Tong.

In this situation, hoping that the other side will let go of the Deng family, which currently appears to be the most prosperous in terms of population, is rather wishful thinking.

Especially considering the past mistakes made by the Deng family, if Liu Tong were to seize this opportunity to strike ruthlessly, especially with the unseen hand of fate at play, the price the Deng family would have to pay would be far greater than the current resolution.

After Deng Xian explained things to her, Cen Zhi immediately put aside some of her inner thoughts.

When the family's survival is at stake, Cen Zhi is willing to try any method that is effective, no matter what it may be, even if the price to be paid is extremely high, or even if it is a huge gamble.

However, after learning the outcome, Cen Zhi silently gave up the idea of ​​a fight to the death.

If Liu Tong were to recreate the Chunling Army and combine it with the Imperial Guards around Chang'an, even if all of them were to unite, they would only be killed.

Faced with the choice between instantaneous death and a slow death, Cen Zhi, having no other option, naturally leaned towards a slow death, perhaps hoping that the wisdom of future generations could resolve this predicament.

However, those were unavoidable choices for the future. In the current situation, Cen Zhi could only choose non-violent methods to carry out the plan.

"First, we must contact and communicate with the descendants of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai, gather their strength, explain the pros and cons, and change His Majesty's mind!" Taking a deep breath, Cen Zhi, combining the existing intelligence information, already had a general outline and direction in mind. (End of this chapter)