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Chapter 803: Joint Law Enforcement, Aristocratic Family Powers All Disarm
Wen County, Sima’s residence.

Faced with the doubts and opposition from his clan elders, Sima Lang felt under increasing pressure, but he did not give up easily.

Because Sima Lang knew very well that his implementation of the "military restriction order" here was not only to respond to Su Yao's policy, but also for the long-term interests of the family and the long-term stability of the country.

Sima Lang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Uncle Congzu, elders, Lang understands everyone's concerns, but please think about it."

"General Su Yao is a great man of the time. He has won hundreds of battles and has great military power. Who can stop him?"

"Now that he has taken control of the Three Rivers, the authority of the imperial court is gradually being restored. If we continue to hide weapons and armor, we will not only violate the law, but may also be regarded as an act of rebellion against the imperial court."

"By then, the Sima family's hundreds of years of foundation will probably be destroyed in an instant."

——"Nonsense!"

Another old man, Sima Lang's fifth uncle, heard that Sima Lang was so unwilling to listen to the old man, so he stood up, slammed his cane into the ground, and shouted:

"What do you mean by invincibility and mighty military power?"

"You and Su Yao are just brats, what do you know about the world situation or the rise and fall of a family!"

"We have only won a few battles, and the world has not been pacified yet, yet you are so impatient to attack our loyal and good families. How can you be a ruler if you are so impetuous?"

"So is your unreliable boy!"

"Just because someone gave you a high position, you've become so carried away, right?"

"Go, get out of here! Call your father Sima Fang here. I want to ask him how he raised a bastard like you!"

Sima Lang was scolded so harshly that his face turned pale and blue.

You know, in the past he was a well-known genius in the clan. Not to mention he was the center of attention, he was praised wherever he went.

Now, at the young age of twenty, he has ascended to the position of Left Deputy Censor-in-Chief, a third-rank official equivalent to a two thousand stone official. He has returned home in glory and announced the imperial decrees. However, he was rebuked and insulted by the elders of his clan. He must have mixed feelings in his heart, full of grievance and bitterness.

However, he knew very well that this was not the time to act on impulse. It concerned the future of the family and he had to stabilize the situation.

So Sima Lang took a deep breath, bowed, and said sincerely again:
"My dear grandfather and all the elders, I have no intention of turning my back on you, and I dare not forget my own reasons."

"The general's implementation of the 'arms restriction order' is by no means arbitrary, but is for the benefit of the people of the world."

Sima Lang raised his head, looked at everyone with a firm gaze, and continued:
"Now the Han Dynasty is falling apart, local tyrants are fighting each other, wars are frequent, and the people are living in dire straits. If we don't rectify the situation and allow private soldiers to proliferate, the situation will only become more chaotic, and the people of the world will suffer in the end. How can we, the Sima family, remain immune?"

"As for the self-defense issue that Fifth Master is worried about, the general has now set up guard posts in various places to strengthen public security management and ensure the safety of the people. As long as we abide by the law and cooperate with the court's policies, why should we be afraid of threats from others?"

"Furthermore, General Su Yao has great ambitions. He suppressed the rebellion, opened the granaries to release grain, and promoted equal distribution of land. His military bravery and strategy are both top-notch in the world, and his abilities are no less than those of Emperor Taizu."

"Now, facing this military restriction order, our noble families only need to hand in our weapons within the deadline, and the court will not punish us. How tolerant and righteous is this?"

"My Sima family has been blessed by the Han Dynasty for generations. We should serve the country, follow the general trend, and assist the general in completing this great mission."

"And if we fail to hand it over on time and it is found out, we will all be charged with treason! At that time, hundreds of people in our Sima family will suffer. Is our family heritage that has been passed down for hundreds of years going to be destroyed because of these hidden weapons?"

After hearing Sima Lang's words, the expressions on the faces of the elders around began to change. Many of them looked thoughtful, and many of them started discussing.

Some people supported Sima Lang and thought what he said made sense; while others remained stubborn and thought that handing over the weapons was too risky.

The scene fell into a stalemate for a while.

Seeing this, Sima Lang quickly struck while the iron was hot: "My great ancestor, our Sima family has been officials for generations, and loyalty has always been the foundation. Now is the time for us to practice loyalty and righteousness!"

"Taking the initiative to hand over the weapons and armor can not only comply with the court's policy, but also win a bright future for the family. What's wrong with that?"

"General Su Yao has always been clear about rewards and punishments. He never mistreats those who actively cooperate with him. His extraordinary promotion of my grandson is a clear proof of this."

"And if you just keep evading responsibility, even if I help cover it up today, the general still has an omnipresent Jinyiwei. If they reveal it, not only will I be helpless, but even if my father comes back, what can I do?"

These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.

The faces of several elders who had originally been stubborn became uncertain.

Especially the Jinyiwei mentioned by Sima Lang, which made everyone feel a chill in their hearts.

Although the Jinyiwei was established not long ago, it has already shown its strength and should not be underestimated. Even in the faraway Wenxian Township, they know the Jinyiwei's vicious reputation.

"But the Jinyiwei who is in charge of the Sikong case?"

When Master Sima Lang heard the words "Jinyiwei", the anger on his face instantly dissipated a little, and was replaced by a barely perceptible fear.

"That's right!" Sima Lang saw this and knew that his words had worked, so he hurriedly continued, "My great-grandfather, the Jinyiwei acted swiftly and decisively, and their methods were ruthless. They even dared to investigate and impeach high-ranking officials in the court. They were no less than the former Sili Xiaowei."

"Why do you think I came to our house to collect the weapons and armor this time? It's because the Imperial Guards have received intelligence. General, the General ordered me to deal with it myself first. If our Sima family cannot take the initiative to cooperate, once the Imperial Guards intervene, the consequences will be disastrous!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the elders in the clan looked at each other, and no one dared to refute for a while.

After a long time, Master Sima Lang sighed and said slowly: "Forget it, Boda, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you."

"But once the battle is over, the safety of our family will depend entirely on the imperial court and General Su."

Sima Lang was delighted, knowing that the matter had been settled, and he bowed again hurriedly:
"Don't worry, as long as we abide by the law, General Su will protect our Sima family. Besides, the Han Dynasty is in a turbulent time. Only when the court is stable can the family prosper."

Under Sima Lang's insistence and persuasion, the Sima family finally decided to hand over the weapons and armor they had privately stored, and only retained ordinary swords and knives for limited self-defense.

When the news spread, other aristocratic families in Hanoi County were shocked.

They had originally been hoping for a lucky outcome, but seeing that Sima had already done as he was told, they did not dare to delay any longer and handed over the weapons and armor they had hidden one after another.

The transfer of weapons and armor by the Sima family in Henei was very smooth, and the transfer of weapons and armor by the Wei family in Hedong was also carried out without delay.

In this way, Sima Lang continued to work non-stop, riding in his carriage to travel between the mansions of various wealthy families in Sanhe every day, urging them to hand in their privately hidden weapons and armor, and to cooperate with the court's land clearing and population census work.

However, not all aristocratic families cooperate as straightforwardly as the Sima and Wei families. There are always some people who cannot see the situation clearly and attempt to go against the trend.

As for these people, after failing to educate them with words, Sima Lang decisively handed their list to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Then quickly, the Jinyiwei's Tiqi rushed out.

They followed the map and shuttled through the streets and alleys of Sanhe like ghosts, targeting those families who resisted the "arms restriction order."

"Open the door—Jinyiwei is investigating a case!"

Overnight, the entire Sanhe area was in panic.

The powerful families who usually acted tyrannically were awakened from their sleep by a rapid knock on the door.

When they opened the door sleepily, they saw a group of Jinyiwei dressed in Feiyu uniforms and embroidered spring swords on their waists. The cold swords flickered in the moonlight, reflecting their terrified faces.

"You have secretly stored weapons and defied the court's 'military restriction order', and your crime is unforgivable!" said the leading Jinyiwei officer coldly, his voice was like the north wind in winter, which made people shudder.

Those powerful families still want to argue that they are innocent and wrongly accused, and that there is no point in doing anything without evidence and so on.

However, the Jinyiwei did not give them any chance to talk nonsense. They rushed into the mansion and began a carpet search.

Soon, the weapons and armor hidden in secret rooms and cellars were searched out one by one and piled up like a mountain.

"Take them away!" With the order from the superior, all these powerful families and their families were escorted back to the government office, and what awaited them would be a trial of blood and fire.

When the news spread, the aristocratic families in the Sanhe area suddenly became silent.

Those noble families who were originally still on the sidelines no longer dared to slack off at this moment. They took the initiative to contact Sima Lang and asked him to hand over their weapons and cooperate with the court's work.

With the joint efforts of Sima Lang and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the "Military Limitation Order" was successfully implemented in Sanhe. Sima Lang's mission was a great success. In Sanhe, the private armed forces of various aristocratic families were disbanded one after another, and the court's control over the local area was unprecedentedly strengthened.

"Not bad, not bad. Sima Lang is quite capable."

Looking at the rapidly rising control data of the Three Rivers on the system, Su Yao praised with satisfaction.

Then he turned his attention to another target - Situ Yangbiao.

The Hongnong Yang family was the target of the mission he assigned to Guo Jia.

(End of this chapter)