Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

It turns out their father wasn't power-hungry.

Everything he did was for his children and family.

It turns out that she and her brother actually existed in both worlds.

No wonder I often dreamed of ancient people and street scenes when I was a child!

Gu Mingyue lowered her head, her nose stinging with tears.

Tears fell silently onto the back of my hand, spreading out as a wet patch.

Gu Mingli took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging emotions in his chest.

"Father, you've held this mission off for so many years. Besides using us as leverage, what will Heaven ultimately punish you for your failure?"

Gu Debai remained silent for a moment, then picked up the half-cold tea and drank it all in one gulp.

His tone was nonchalant, as if he had already seen through life and death.

"It's nothing serious, it's just that this body... won't live past fifty. It doesn't matter, without your mother around, your father has long since stopped caring about these short lifespans."

"What?"

Gu Mingli felt a chill run down his spine, and a certain line instantly came to mind.

Heaven also said that Xiao Ye was originally not supposed to live past thirty.

Given the age difference between his father and the emperor, could it be that these two men, both burdened with the mission of Heaven, ended up committing suicide together because they failed to achieve a united front?

Upon thinking of this, Gu Mingli could no longer sit still.

He strode forward and knelt heavily on one knee beside Gu Debai.

He grasped his father's hand firmly, his tone solemn.

"Father! Please listen to me!"

"The true culprits who killed my maternal grandparents and slaughtered the Lu family army were the four powerful clans and the deceased late emperor!"

"This debt cannot be placed on Xiao Ye now."

"If you insist on seeking revenge against Xiao Ye, the only outcome will be mutual destruction!"

"Xiao Ye is currently preparing to deal with the three major clans! The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Joining forces with him will not only allow us to use someone else to avenge our blood feud, but also give us a legitimate reason to complete our family's mission. This is the only way to achieve the best of both worlds!"

Gu Debai looked down at his son, whose face was full of anxiety.

His narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, his heart filled with both relief and jealousy.

He scoffed lightly.

"You're really worried sick about that scheming brat on the dragon throne."

"Father, what are you saying!"

Gu Mingli gripped his father's hands tightly with great anxiety, his tone sincere.

"I'm worried about you! Mingyue and I both hope you live to be a hundred years old!"

Looking at his son's reddened eyes and then at his daughter who was already in tears beside him, Gu Debai's heart finally melted into spring water.

He smiled gently and patted his son's shoulder heavily.

"Alright, alright. Since the tasks you and Yue'er are now bound to are closely related to the fate of this nation, then your father will accompany you through your ordeal for now."

"After I accompany you to deal with those three powerful clans, we'll settle the score with the Xiao family regarding the grudges between me and them."

Gu Mingli and Gu Mingyue felt slightly relieved after hearing this.

The two of them hugged their father's arms tightly, one on each side, burying their faces in his broad shoulders.

"Thank you, Dad..."

They didn't seek any dynastic conquest; they simply wanted to avenge their defeat.

They only hoped that their father could live a peaceful and healthy life.

[Ding! The world has entered its final storyline!]

A system notification suddenly exploded in the minds of the father and his two sons without warning!

[Distinguished ministers have returned to their posts! All mission personnel have assembled!]

[The ultimate joint mission has begun!]

[Mission Objective: Completely overthrow the Dayong aristocratic clan and thoroughly reform the old system! Return the 7 million taels of silver embezzled from the previous dynasty's treasury to the people, bringing them prosperity and ushering in a golden age!]

[Task duration: 12 months (countdown starts automatically)]

[Mission Reward: Upon completion of the objective, each participant will receive their ultimate wish reward.]

[Mission Failure Penalty: All personnel will be forcibly eliminated and reduced to ashes upon failure to complete the mission by the deadline; the current world will be formatted and rebooted!]

Inside the hall, the three people who had just been embracing each other with such heartwarming emotion froze instantly.

Joint mission?!

If we can't finish it within a year, will we all disappear together, hand in hand?!

Xiao Ye, who had just returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation: "???"

What's going on?

[Ding! Xiao Ye's favorability towards you +50, current favorability: -281]

Gu Mingli: "???"

Did Xiao Ye also hear about the ultimate mission?

……

The next morning, in the Imperial Study.

The first team meeting for the ultimate mission was officially held.

Attendees included: Xiao Ye, Xiao Jue, Gu Debai, Gu Mingyue, and Gu Mingli.

The meeting agenda is as follows:

Emperor Xiao Ye took the lead in summarizing and analyzing the group's objectives.

"The alliance is formed. We must completely overthrow the three powerful clans within a year, thoroughly reform the old system, return the seven hundred million taels of embezzled silver to the people, and usher in a peaceful and prosperous era."

"The most important thing right now is division of labor and cooperation."

"The three major clans hold vast amounts of land, books, technology, and military power. If they were to join forces and exert their influence simultaneously, it would be enough to shake the very foundations of the nation and its people."

As he spoke, Xiao Ye looked at Gu Mingyue.

"Mr. Gu, let me explain to everyone according to the idea we discussed before."

Gu Mingyue nodded.

He took out a plan he had written the night before and laid it out on the table.

"I worked through the night to put together a preliminary plan. There are four of us, each with our own strengths."

"I'll be in charge of managing those seven hundred million taels of silver, with His Highness Prince Qi assisting. We'll use commercial means to enrich the people while simultaneously weakening the economic foundation of the powerful clans."

"His Majesty and my brother are in charge of promoting court reforms, cooperating with my business strategy to suppress powerful clans through policy."

"Father will be responsible for the aftermath and support, using your connections in the court and your influence in the martial arts world to ensure our plan proceeds smoothly."

The three people present nodded in unison.

Only Xiao Jue looked completely bewildered.

Although he didn't understand how his elder brother could join forces with Prime Minister Gu overnight,

Why insist on bringing down powerful families within a year?

And why was Gu Debai so cooperative in handing over the previous dynasty's treasury?

But he still nodded and accepted the task.

Xiao Ye pressed on, "Where does Master Gu plan to start?"

Gu Mingyue said, "Land reform. Cut the strings that bind the people to powerful clans. Let the people be self-reliant, and the country will naturally be stable."

Gu Debai frowned slightly, stroked his little goatee, and said with unusual seriousness:

"Moon, Emperor Guangxian also tried to reform the land system, measuring the land and collecting taxes per mu. But at that time, all the nobles in the country opposed it, and it simply couldn't be implemented."

Xiao Ye pondered for a moment, then looked at Gu Mingyue.

"How do you plan to change it?"

Gu Mingyue glanced at the group of people.

"The plan needs to proceed in parallel. We need to survey the land and find out exactly how much of it is in the hands of powerful clans and nobles."

"Then, the 'land redemption' policy was introduced. The imperial court used its own money to buy back the land held by nobles and then resold it to the common people."

Xiao Ye, Xiao Jue, and Gu Debai frowned in thought, but Gu Mingli's eyes lit up.

"Land to the tiller?"

Gu Mingyue smiled.

"Yes. A tax bureau was split off from the household registration department to be in charge of national tax revenue and land ownership."

"Moreover, they also need military support."

Xiao Ye nodded.

"No problem. Mr. Gu, who do you think is suitable for the position of tax commissioner?"

Gu Mingyue took out another list.

She had already helped select the tax secretary's team.

Pei Yu, Lin Xi, Shen Miao...

Xiao Ye looked at the names of these people and raised an eyebrow slightly.

This is the list of players from Pujitang personally selected by Minister Pei during the Cuju tournament!

Then, Gu Mingyue took out a second plan.

"Surveying land is merely what the imperial court ostensibly does. In reality..."

She looked at Gu Mingli and Prince Qi, Xiao Jue.

"We also need to start planning a grand scheme in the name of Pujitang."