At the beginning, Emperor Yang of Sui was kidnapped

Chapter 177 The Counterattack from the Family

Wanmin City is in full swing, and Yangcheng, Xu Mu and Zhang Xutuo are also preparing to deploy a plan to capture the entire county of Henan.

The entire county of Henan was in the hands of Li Mi.

But since Li Mi was defeated by Wang Shichong in Yanshi and beheaded by Zhang Xutuo in Luokou Cang, the Wagang Army has become a thing of the past.

The entire county in Henan is now under the control of Wang Shichong's army.

Of course, except Yangcheng.

But in name, Yangcheng Duke surrendered to Wang Shichong, making Wang Shichong the most promising anti-king in the world after Li Mi for a while.

Originally, the world looked sideways at him.

But who would have thought that at this most glorious moment...

After Wang Shichong's serious illness, he became licentious and immoral.

He actually started to attack the family!

You must know that since the Han Dynasty, powerful families have occupied the vast majority of the right to speak in the world.

Even the ordinary people in Qianshou knew that the powerful families should not be offended.

It is absolutely impossible to fight for hegemony without the support of the aristocratic family.

After all, the army is in the hands of the family, the food is in the hands of the family, the land is in the hands of the family, and the power is in the hands of the family...

Decades ago, there was a fierce man named Yang Jian, who murdered the largest family in the world—the Yuwen family, causing the Yuwen family to be wiped out.

The Yuwen family behind, such as Yu Wenshu, Yu Wenhua and these people, were just the servants of the Yuwen family back then.

After Yang Jian, his son Yang Guang made things difficult for the family in many ways, which made the world boil...

To be honest, without Wang Shichong's backer, Xu Mu wouldn't have dared to risk the world's disgrace and attack the aristocratic family directly in the identity of Wanmin City.

Because in that way, it is tantamount to standing on the opposite side of all aristocratic families.

Lao Yang is a clear lesson from the past.

The promising emperor lost his job and became the director of the Municipal Planning Department...

But with Wang Shichong charging ahead, he only needs...at the critical moment, as the Yangcheng army, to clean up this mess.

On the upper floor of Yangcheng City, under the afterglow of the setting sun.

Xu Mu handed the written letter to Shen Guang and ordered him to take it back to Luoyang overnight.

In the letter, he told the follow-up plan for the family.

"This time, I will uproot all the aristocratic families in Henan County!"

Xu Mu took a deep breath, so that he could manage Henan with peace of mind after the Yangcheng Army captured Henan.

Under the rule of Wanmin City, there is no need for such a privileged class as aristocratic families!

……

In Luoyang City.

After receiving Xu Mu's letter, Qian Mian couldn't help but smiled wryly.

Since he called Cui Ji into the palace a few days ago, rumors have spread throughout Luoyang City.

Say anything.

He didn't pay attention to the emperor at all.

Without exception, they all said that he was licentious and immoral, from the octogenarian to the young, no matter male or female, old or young, he would not let anyone go...

Compared with him, the ancient Jie and Zhou can be regarded as wise emperors.

"My lord, my lord, the talents you want are all old men in their 70s and [-]s..."

Qian Mian smiled wryly, and then at the court meeting the next day, he glanced around at the nobles in the court hall.

Five surnames and seven hopes are all listed here.

It's just that Cui Zheng of the Boling Cui family, as a long history, seemed a little listless.

After noticing Wang Shichong's glance, he couldn't help shivering.

"I heard..."

Especially after hearing Wang Shichong's words, Cui Zheng turned pale.

Fortunately, Wang Shichong did not target him this time.

Instead, he looked at the representatives of other aristocratic families, and said in a deep voice: "I heard that there are elders in the families of your lovers, who are pedantic about heaven and man, and have unique views on world affairs, which are not inferior to Boling Cui Ji. no?"

As soon as this statement comes out...

All the seats change color.

Especially Wang Zuochuan, who came from the Wang family in Taiyuan, quickly stood up and defended: "Your Majesty, don't listen to slander, it's nothing! The minister's family is full of mediocre old people with little talent, not enough to discuss world affairs with your majesty..."

Someone from the Zheng family in Xingyang also stood up and refused one by one.

However, Wang Shichong's face turned cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Everyone who loves you is an important minister in the court and enjoys the wealth of the world. Now that the country is sinking and the world is falling apart, it is the time when the court employs people. Cui Ji had a very happy conversation with me a few days ago. It has inspired me a lot, how can you shirk it?"

After hearing this, the nobles with five surnames and seven wangs all had weird expressions on their faces.

The "inside information" they inquired about was a completely different version...

They are clearly coveting the bodies of the elders in their family, and they still speak so grandly!

"Why, are you still unwilling?"

Wang Shichong's expression turned cold. Outside the hall, Yun Dingxing led hundreds of soldiers holding long daggers, and was watching them covetously.

"It's our duty to share with His Majesty, minister... it's our duty!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will send third uncle to the palace tonight!"

"Your Majesty calm down..."

……

Under the threat of swordsmen, these aristocratic families nodded and agreed.

The corners of Wang Shichong's mouth curled up, and he nodded with satisfaction: "When I discuss with them a strategy to calm the world, I will definitely remember your credit in the future."

The corners of the ministers' mouths twitched, but they still had a smile on their faces, bowed their heads and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

……

that night.

More than ten old men were all sent to the palace.

Shen Guang had already prepared sticks and sacks.

One stick at a time, they were knocked unconscious and packed into bags, carried outside the city, and packed on a ship.

These people were all Xu Mu's nominees.

It is the leader among the great families, and some even experienced the Northern Wei Dynasty.

The youngest is also in his sixties.

The reason why they are needed is that Wanmin City lacks talents.

They have experienced the ups and downs of the world, and they have talents that they can use for themselves.

And...they are older, and they have not had a good life for a few years. They should all pass away when Wanmin City conquers the world.

In this way, Xu Mu won't have to worry about the past happenings of the aristocratic family in the future.

They... will be the last batch of aristocratic families in Wanmin City.

The future system of officials and titles in Wanmin City will not be hereditary and family-based, but will be the selection of officials through imperial examinations!

Everything depends on ability!

On the other hand, doing so can greatly stimulate the major families in Luoyang City.

The Boling Cui family could bear it, but Xu Mu didn't believe it. After this humiliation, other aristocratic families can still bear it!
……

After sending the elders of their respective families to Wang Shichong's bed, the aristocratic families headed by Wu Xing Qiwang finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Do one thing first.

Send all the old people in the family out of Luoyang City.

In order to prevent other family elders from suffering in the future.

At the same time, the Patriarchs with five surnames and Qiwang all came to Cui's house.

A few days ago, when the Cui family was targeted, they didn't feel much.

But when it was their turn, the moment the elders of the family were sent to the palace...

They just can't stand it.

"Ziji, you...you can really bear it." Wang Zuochuan, head of the Taiyuan Wang family, looked at Cui Zheng with an extremely complicated expression.

Subset is Cui Zheng's word.

Zheng Duan, the patriarch of the Zheng family in Xingyang, nodded approvingly: "Ziji first sent his daughter, then his concubine, then his second wife, and finally his third uncle..."

"It's really extraordinary to be able to endure until now!"

They just sent their elders to Wang Shichong's bed, so they couldn't bear such humiliation, and they were going to deal with Wang Shichong, but thinking about Cui Zheng...

A comparison shows the horror of Cui Zheng's patience.

Cui Zheng looked at them coldly, and said with a sneer, "This old man expected that Wang Shichong would definitely not only target my Cui family! If you don't try this, why would you come to see me tonight?"

In fact, when Wang Shichong courted him several times, he tried to organize other aristocratic families to resist.

It's a pity that other aristocratic families maintain an attitude of having nothing to do with themselves and hanging on high.

If it weren't for Wang Shichong's fire burning on them now, they would never be so active.

"The old man thought that Wang Shichong was enough to entrust important affairs. Who would have thought that this person can only share adversity, not wealth! As soon as he ascended the throne, his true colors were revealed. He waited for me to cross the river and tear down the bridge. He came when he was called, and he went when he was called. You are not the master!" Zheng Duan said in a deep voice, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

For hundreds of years, the dynasties of their family have changed, but it is not unreasonable for them to stand still.

During this period, when the dynasties changed countless times, the Zheng family chose major forces to join them. Naturally, there were times when they were wrong, but after they were wrong, they were able to correct them in time and maintain the prosperity of the family for hundreds of years.

"Since I made the wrong choice, it's not too late to repent." On the other side, Wang Zuochuan, the patriarch of the Taiyuan Wang family, stood up.

He is the patriarch of the eighth branch of the Wang family.

Wang Shichong's behavior during this period made them very disappointed.

If it's just licentiousness and immorality, to be honest, they wouldn't be like that.

But now Wang Shichong has repeatedly attacked the family, making them realize... Wang Shichong's plot is definitely not small.

The aristocratic families present talked to Wang Shichong, expressing their dissatisfaction with him to their heart's content.

In the words, Wang Shi was not regarded as the emperor at all.

But at this time... Li Yi, the Patriarch of the Li family in Zhaojun who had been silent for a long time, suddenly stood up and said with a frown: "At present, Wang Shichong has a large army, and even Sun Ying has surrendered to him. He is in full swing, to be honest , with Sun Ying here, there will be a place for him in the world in the future!"

When he said this, the Patriarchs of the aristocratic family suddenly fell silent.

Sun Ying's name, like a sharp sword, lay across their heads.

Especially Wang Shichong has more than [-] soldiers, plus the famous general Sun Ying...

Li Yuan actually didn't have the upper hand.

And... all the great families are good at investing, and the first and second houses of the big and powerful families have already selected Li Yuan as the first choice.

In Chang'an City, provide various supports to Li Yuan.

Especially the Guanlong Group has the greatest support for Li Yuan.

Money for money, food for food, people... Most of the officials and generals under Li Yuan's command are from aristocratic families.

So if they had no choice, they had to stand by Wang Shichong's side.

In case they gave up on Wang Shichong, Wang Shichong still won, and defeated Li Yuan by the way...

In this time of troubled times, their family will completely decline!
"Having said that, my five surnames and seven hopes cannot be manipulated by Wang Shichong! From today onwards, stop giving Wang Shichong military pay and financial support!"

In the end, Cui Zheng stepped forward and made a compromise proposal.

(End of this chapter)