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Chapter 855: The Aristocratic Family Kneeling and Surrendering
"Although the Su guy is a frivolous person, he has a very ruthless vision. Since he has decided to do this, he must have already made plans for Guanzhong and Central Plains. Although we will leave our homeland, as long as the family members work together, relying on your reputation and talents in the scholar circle, we may be able to gain a foothold in the new place."

"Mr. Cui is right."

Ju Su quickly responded:

"This split and migration will not uproot us. Although the family foundation will be shaken, as long as people's hearts are not scattered and the heritage is not broken, there will always be a day of revival."

"Without the blood and tears of the past, how could there be the bright clothes and gallant horses of the young men of Wuling and the lofty ambitions and passions of the heroes of Wuling in later generations?"

Ju Su's words made everyone fall into silence, and many famous families in the Five Tombs, such as the Tian family, the Dou family, and the Wang family, came to mind.

It cannot be denied that the great migration during the Western Han Dynasty destroyed the foundations of many aristocratic and powerful families.

But at the same time, their proximity to the capital gave them a natural opportunity to get in touch with the core of the imperial court and participate in political changes.

Wasn't it because Wang's daughter was chosen to serve in the palace and gave birth to the prince Liu Che that the fate of the family was completely changed? From being an ordinary aristocratic family struggling to survive in the local area, they suddenly became an influential foreign relative force in the court.

"Even if what you said makes sense, we are criminal officials. Can Su Yaoan give us a chance to rise again?" Shen Pei gritted his teeth.

"No, you're overthinking this."

Ju Su explained:
"At least as far as I know, this is the only punishment the general has for us."

"It is true that we have been dismissed from office and stripped of our titles, but this is not exile. The general has not punished us like a party imprisonment."

"What do you mean?" Tian Feng asked in surprise.

"That's right. After moving there, we can still take part in the imperial examinations and have the opportunity to return to officialdom." Ju Su said with a clenched fist.

"Is this true?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately asked questions and focused their attention on Ju Shou, expecting him to give a more precise answer.

"That should be the case." Ju Su replied.

"When is???"

That was indeed the case, because Su Yao didn't mention this matter at all.

This made everyone as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

Shen Pei's face was filled with anger. He took a step forward and asked:

"Mr. Ju, how can the word 'it should be' make us feel at ease? If this is just your groundless speculation, not only will we be overjoyed, but we will also be slacking off on our current countermeasures. Isn't this a disaster?"

"That's right!"

"No matter what, we must get a definite answer!"

Seeing that everyone had changed from never accepting something to accepting it conditionally, Ju Su felt angry and amused.

So, soon, Ju Shou and Shen Pei sneaked out again and went to Su Yao to ask for advice.

The two men first frankly expressed their willingness to surrender, sent Cui Lie's handwritten confession, and then carefully inquired about the details of the migration.

As the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person.

Seeing that they decided to surrender so readily, Su Yao no longer made things difficult for them and sent Xun You to liaise with them to arrange specific trivial matters.

As for whether they could participate in the imperial examination, Su Yao personally gave an accurate statement:

"The imperial examination is a major reform of mine, which aims to select talented people from all over the world to serve the country. If the sons of Jizhou's noble families are truly knowledgeable and talented, how could I reject them?"

"But, let's be frank first. In my imperial examination hall, there will be no room for cheating. If anyone violates this rule, no matter who it is, they will be severely punished!" Upon hearing this, Ju Su and Shen Pei felt relieved and quickly knelt down to express their gratitude.

"General, rest assured. We will strictly order our family members to abide by the examination rules and take the imperial examination with real talents and knowledge. If any of our children dare to violate the rules, our Shen family is willing to accept severe punishment." Shen Pei bowed his head and said.

Su Yao nodded slightly, acknowledging their statement.

Xun You then stepped forward, holding a document in his hand, and said:
"This is the specific arrangement for the migration, including the route, itinerary, and resettlement plan after arriving at the new place. Please take a look at it first. If there are any questions later, we can discuss it in detail after we arrive in Gaoyi City."

Ju Su took the document and studied it carefully with Shen Pei.

The daily itinerary was marked in detail, with descriptions of the towns and villages along the way, and even the resting places and drinking water supplies were carefully considered.

After seeing this document, Ju Shou and Shen Pei knew that the general had probably already considered how to deal with the aristocratic families in Jizhou in this way.

Their persistence and resistance were nothing compared to Su Yao's meticulous plan.

After a few more words, Ju Shou and Shen Pei hurried back to report to the noble families in the city and prepare to surrender the city.

Following in the footsteps of the two, Su Yao's army had also arrived outside the city and began to set up camp and besiege the city.

However, the truth will eventually come out. The noble families in the city did not have control over the city’s defenses, and their secret actions were eventually leaked.

"what?!"

On the wall of Gaoyi, Min Chun, the deputy governor of Jizhou who was in charge of the city defense, exclaimed:
"You said that the noble families in the city are colluding with each other and plotting to open the city and surrender?!"

"Yes, my dear! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Early this morning, the city gate was quietly opened a little, and two people came in. One of them turned out to be Captain Ju who was supposed to be on death row!"

"Tell me, if this isn't treason, then what is it?"

The soldier who came to report was full of indignation:
"If you don't believe me, you can go to the prison and take a look. I guarantee that there is no one there now!"

Min Chun's face turned pale in an instant, and he kicked the parapet beside him, making a dull sound.

"What a bunch of bastards! They usually talk about morality and justice, but at the critical moment they do such a thing of betraying their master for glory. How hateful!"

After that, he turned around and ordered the deputy general beside him:
"Immediately summon all loyal soldiers in the city and block all important roads. We must not allow those traitors to further collude with Su Yao outside the city."

The deputy general immediately took the order and left, while Min Chun went to the prison in person to be on the safe side. After confirming that Ju Shou had disappeared, Min Chun angrily killed the jailer with a knife, and rushed to the county magistrate's mansion with his head in his hand to report the military situation to Han Fu.

Min Chun was extremely anxious along the way. While he was on the road, he also issued military orders, requiring the monitoring of all the mansions of aristocratic families in the city.

"With a powerful enemy at hand, there is no room for error!"

"No matter who he is, if he dares to betray, he must pay the price!"

Min Chun's brain raced as he made some calculations.

Fortunately, the discovery was made immediately this time. As long as these rebels are eliminated and the morale of the army is restored, they may have a chance to delay and wait for changes.

However, what he never expected was that when he finally arrived at the county magistrate's mansion, he found a scene before him that made him burst into tears.

"Thief!"

"How dare you do this!"

It turned out that Ju Shou and others had gotten there before him. Not only did they enter the county governor's mansion, they also brought more than a hundred people to surround the attic where Han Fu was.

(End of this chapter)